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TUESDAY, May 22, 2018 / Vol. 4 Issue 21 / 75 cents Memorial Day
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Fun and health
Concert
The Van Buren County Community Band will holds its annual Memorial Day concert at 6 p.m. Monday, May 28, at Archey Fork Park behind Subway. In case of rain, the concert moves to the Van Buren County Fairgrounds.
The Big Event at Ozark Health Medical Center, featuring labs, a bouncy playground, food, and more, drew a crowd Saturday. Plans are already in the making for next year’s event. (Photos from Ozark Health Facebook)
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Dreams do come true: Arthur always wanted to ride in a Ford Model T and Saturday it happened thanks to Donnie Brown.
SWAT team proposal fails Justices of the peace rejected an ordinance last week that would have created and funded a SWAT team for Van Buren County. Two main points were raised by members of the Van Buren County Quorum Court in rejecting the proposal. One, the money requested for the team, $30,000, is not there; and two, creating a SWAT team should be left to the next elected sheriff if he thinks it necessary. Current Sheriff Randy Gurley was appointed to the position last fall and cannot run for re-election. JP Mary Philips questioned the immediate need for a SWAT team and asked why Gurley didn’t ask for the money to be taken from his budget as a transfer if he felt there was a hurry. “What’s the rush?” she asked, saying that taxpayers expect good stewardship of their money. Gurley responded that he already had cut $112,000 from his budget.
JP Dale James said that the budget for the sheriff’s office and detention center for 2018 - $2.6 million - is actually more than for 2017 when it was $2.3 million. “Numbers don’t lie,” he said. James said if spending continues at this pace, the county will have a hard time making payroll by October. JP Todd Burgess pointed out that the county had a Swift Response Team and former Sheriff Scott Bradley disbanded it. There also was mention of a sheriff’s office auction of confiscate items to raise the money. Gurley said they have 108 firearms, two vehicles and some other items. The last sheriff’s auction apparently was in 2008. A motion to table the proposal failed on a 4-4 vote. The ordinance then was brought up for a vote. It failed on a 6-2 vote with JPs John Bradford and Brian Tatum voting in favor it it. Gary Linn was not at the meeting.
Hornets baseball
We’re sad to report that the South Side-Bee Branch Hornets lost Friday, May 18, to Woodlawn (from Rison) by a score of 4-2 in the Class 1A State Baseball Tournament. Congratulations on a great year.
Wrecks
Local law enforcement reports they have worked more than a dozen car accidents in the past several weeks, one of which, on May 1, caused serious injuries. Use caution while behind the wheel, that road construction and pipeline work is going to continue for quite a long time.
Watch where you step - The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission says it isn’t so but a lot of folks say they are seeing more snakes than usual this year, from rattlesnakes to copperheads. AG&F says the snakes were jarred out of their complacency because the weather has heated up recently.
Water system takeover gets closer Two arrested after agents The city of Shirley moved closer to turning its water system over to Community Water at its last City Council meeting earlier this month. John Metrailer, engineer with PMI, reported that the Water Department had been pre-approved for a 100 percent grant for a new distribution line connecting the north and south sides of town. This funding did not include water meters or water tank painting. Metrailer stated getting approval for the grant is a six
to 12 month process. The next step would be the collecting monthly billing and income and expense information. Metrailer stated that PMI was on board to take care of everything needed and Tim Shaw stated that CWS was prepared to take the project on when they take over the system. The city of Shirley would not have to borrow any money. Under a management agreement, CWS will take over the monthly reading of meters, supply a person qualified and
licensed through the Arkansas Department of Health as an operator to provide necessary oversight and operation of the system, make all emergency and non-emergency repairs/adjustments and the town will pay for the cost of parts. Mayor Lisa Hackett and Melissa Worthing, city recorder/treasurer, will take over the entry of the meter readings and printing and sending out the monthly bills. The motion passed unanimously. Deborah Kerrigan was absent.
search home in Shirley Two Shirley men were arrested during a search of their home by Department of Community Corrections agents and Drug Task Force Agents on May 10. According to an affidavit for arrest, one of the men tried to conceal a jewelry bag containing a white substance from a shelf by a bed. The report states that the suspect attempted to flee and was subdued after a brief struggle.
The second suspect turned over a sunglasses case with a larger bag and a small bag, both containing methamphetamine, according to the report. Jonathan Ramer, 33, and David Ramer, 60, each was charged with possession of methamphetamine with purpose to deliver, a Class A felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony.
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May 22, 2018 to yard sales, fishing, having lunch with my parents, and kayaking! I hope other mothers had a blessed Mother’s Day too. If you have any news to share call me at 501-745-4639.
James & Joyce Burns Scotland
Tech scholarship for grad Arkansas Tech University announces that Brittany Shannon has received a University Scholarship for the fall 2018 semester. This $4,000 scholarship is awarded on academic merit and has a total potential value of $32,000 over four years. Brittany is the daughter of Laura and Danny Shannon of Clinton. She
recently graduated from Clinton High School and plans to major in accounting. B r i t t a n y ' s achievements include attending Girls State, winning an essay contest for an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., and placed second in state in Beta Building competition, qualifying her team for Nationals.
Mariah Conley of Shirley High School received the Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont Scholarship last month. The scholarship amounted to $750 to the university of her choice. The Peace Lutheran Church hopes this award will aid Mariah in some way in reaching her goal of a degree or certification toward a fulfilling life.
Thelma Murray Shirley
Wanda Poynor had a back procedure done on Tuesday in Conway, and Wanda and Paul went to Russellville on business Wednesday. Daughter Carol Freeman of Russellville and a friend visited them on Saturday. Visiting Joan Allen Sunday was her youngest daughter, Starla Mackey of Scotland, and her granddaughter, Kayla Roberson, and daughters Emma and Kaylea of Bee Branch. Visiting , Calla Linn Friday and Saturday was her sister Glenda Keenihan of
Beebe. Sunday Calla visited Mrs. Barnum in the Ozark Health Nursing Center at Clinton and Shirlene Ward in Indian Rock Village and took them flowers for Mother’s Day from their church. Gerald Harper of Indian Rock Village was able to attend church at Pleasant Valley Sunday.
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Brenda Passmore’s grandson Hunter Passmore graduated from Clinton High School this month. Congratulations Hunter, and we wish you well as you
move forward in your adult life! The Highway 110 VFD had a clean-up day at the Half Moon Cemetery May 14. Many showed up to help clean before Half Moon’s Decoration. The fire department also had a pie auction fundraiser and raised over $800. The department is also selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a king size quilt made and donated by Wanda Holley. Tickets are one for $1 or six for $5. Call or text Wanda at 501253-5876 to buy tickets. You do not have to be present to win, and the drawing will be held in August. A coupe of weeks ago the boys and I got to see a bear on our dirt road, Oyler Road. We have been seeing lots of turkeys still and we had a black snake in our yard too. I had a wonderful Mother’s Day, we celebrated by going
I know there are a lot of seniors that had graduation this last weekend. They are excited and ready to start the next phase of their lives. I wish them the best and enough of what they need. Clinton Graduation is tonight. Congratulations to all graduates. Especially to Kristina and Katrina Huff. They are both graduating with honors and are a credit to our Scotland Community. It is exciting to see all of the horses and wagon coming to Scotland for the Trail Ride. It's nice to see all of the riders out with their horses and there will be a lot more here by morning. Jim Bailey is still in the hospital. They did his surgery this week and we wish him a very speedy recovery. He should be home early this next week. I also heard that Toni Linkinogger was in the hospital. See Neighbors page 3
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May 22, 2018 Neighbors from page 2 Prayers and better health to both of you. Have a happy and safe week and if you have Scotland News call James Burns and he will see that I get it into the paper.
Jeff Burgess Crabtree
Crabtree’s Senior Night Potluck features a stuffed potato bar. Eunice Lemings provides the potatoes and everyone else shares their favorite toppings, Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the old sanctuary kitchen of the Foursquare Church. The community 55 or greater is invited. The Annual Poker Run and Concert benefit for Alread
fireworks is Saturday. Poker Run signup is at 8 a.m. Awards at 4 p.m. Music gate opens at 5 p.m. Bring chairs. Winners of the recent Regional RallyX auto races in Crabtree are: Stock Front - Michael Ford; Prepared Front - Jim Rowland; Modified Front - James Dale; Stock Rear - Camden Pense; Modified Rear - Dakota Waters; Stock All - David Barkley; and Modified All - Nelson Santos. Regional RallyX Event 3 is set for June 2 in Crabtree. To sign up or for more info go to: arscca.org My truck broke down last Friday and while I waited for the tow truck no less than eight vehicles stopped to offer assistance. Later I told my 94-yearold friend Lalla Ostergren the story and and she smiled hugely and cried tears of joy saying, “I’ve always known people around here are some of the best anywhere!” The whippoorwill that called outside
my bedroom window for seven continuous nights a couple weeks ago is back. Or maybe it’s his brother. Anyway tonight will be the fifth if he shows up. Watering the garden has become necessary lately. Plants that drought stress grow slower in recovery, have time to harvest lengthened and productivity reduced. A little extra time spent checking moisture needs can lead to more robust plant development. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
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Visiting DeLane Story the past week were Penny Mcgee,
Teresa Wilson, Sharon Eaves and Seth McGee, all of Georgia. They were here for Winnie Williams funeral. I would like to send condolences to Winnie’s family and friends. DeLane’s son, David, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, is her visiting. He will be returning home Tuesday. He will be spending time with his grandson. We know he doesn’t want to miss that. Grandkids are so special! To celebrate Mother’s Day, Marva and RG Ward, Sindee and David Morse, Ashley and Kylah Anderson met John and Teresa Ward at Choctaw and went on their pontoon to Edgement to enjoy breakfast at Janssen’s restaurant. Afterward John took them sightseeing around the lake and up on the river. Marva said it was really beautiful. Sindee and David brought her two dogwood trees for Mother’s Day, one pink and one white. The best part was they planted them for her.
Page 3A Ann Mann had a wreck with a cow and is pretty sore with a compression fracture in her back. Not a good wind up for Mother’s Day. She went with the Senior Citizens to Dyess, Arkansas, to visit the childhood home of Johnny Cash. She said it was a nice trip. Donna and Richard Sherrod spent the night Saturday with their daughter, Tammy, in Manila. On Sunday, Donna and Richard went to Memphis to surprise their friend, Lillian Gholson, who will be 103 in August, with a Mother’s Day pizza, her favorite food. We went to Little Rock on Monday for more tests on JR and we wound up speding the night and then he had surgery Tuesday. We came home Wednesday night and is doing pretty good, just can’t do much for about six weeks. I don’t know if he is going to trust me with his lawnmower! Get well wishes go out to those who aren’t well and con-
dolences to all who have lost loved ones. God bless and have a good week.
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Jim Griffin reported that the donation from the car show was $3,050. Several domino plays are in bad health. Pray for Barney Berry and Troy Treat. Our sweet little man, Bob Ruble, died last week. It has been really hot lately and the rest of the summer will be, too, so take advantage of the cool senior centers and have a nice lunch, too, and stay in touch with your friends. It is a good habit to make, when you participate, we all win.
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Carry-out duty - Members of Trail Life USA Troop AR-0401 of Shirley were on hand to assist customers with carry-out at the Van Buren County Master Gardeners annual plant sale Saturday, May 12, at Fairfield Bay.
Calendar The regular May meeting of the Clinton School Board will be held May 24 in the administration building at 5:30 p.m.
SNYP Animal Shelter in Clinton is holding a fundraiser at Tractor Supply from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 2, 2018. For a donation, SNYP volunteers will take pictures of you and your pet in the Ca-
nine Kissing Booth. The Big Teal grill will be there with grilled treats. Donations are appreciate - the shelter has seen an increased number of homeless cats and dogs throughout this spring season.
The Abraham Van Buren Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, at the Western Sizzlin in Clinton. Come early to visit; wives are welcome.
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Family reunion On Saturday, May 26, a family reunion of descendants of Ephraim O. and Basha Rushing will start at 10 a.m. at Antioch Outreach Center at Rushing. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. The day's activities will include tours of home places, living history presentations at the Rushing Cemetery, and time to visit and view old photos as well as the 1930
Rushing quilt exhibit. E.O. Rushing was the first postmaster of Rushing, resulting in the community being named after him. He and his wife, Basha, settled at Rushing in the early 1870's. Their descendants number around 1,000 and are scattered across the country. Inquiries about the reunion should be directed to Renee Rushing Carr at 870-615-2195.
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Obituaries
May 22, 2018
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big, beautiful smile. Visitation was Wednesday, May 16, 2018 and the funeral was 11 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Interment was at Culpepper Cemetery
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Winnie Williams
Winnie Faye Williams, 93, of Clinton, Arkansas died May 11, 2018. She was born August 1, 1924 on Culpepper Mountain to Eugene and Birdia Story. Winnie was preceded in death by her brothers, France, Tom, Elmo, Virgil (Eldo), Jim (Omer), Warren G.; sisters, Minnie Moore, Jewel Thompson, Avon Crawfordl and her husband of 65 years and the love of her life, Billy Rex Williams. She was a member of Formosa Church of Christ. She is survived by her children, Roxie Williams, Bruce (Jeannie) Williams, Bridgett (Doug) Jones, Brett (Joyce) Williams; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nephews, nieces, and other family. Winnie traveled to California right out of high school to look for work. World War II was raging during this time and the U.S. Navy had a great need for war ships, so Winnie supported the war effort by going to work at the Vallejo shipyard where she welded and joined the ranks of ''Rosie the Riveters.'' After the war, she enrolled in beauty school in Vallejo and received her cosmetology license. Bill and Winnie were married January 22, 1947. She was quick-witted, laughed often and had a
Bob Ruble
Robert “Bob” Ward Ruble, 81, of Clinton (Barrens Community) passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 following a short illness resulting from a fall. Bob was born in Clinton, Arkansas on October 2, 1936 to the late William “Bill” Massey Ruble and Clemon “Peg” Doyle Ward Ruble. Bob graduated from the Clinton State Vocational Training School, which is now Clinton High School, and was a member of the FFA. Bob prided himself in a well-kept yard. He loved to play checkers, dominoes and visit with his friends at the Senior Citizen's Center. Bob is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by numerous cousins, neighbors and friends. Pallbearers: Carl Bonds, Wayne Bonds, Gary Bradley, Rod Smith, Steve Smith and Tom Whillock. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel. He will be laid to rest at Huie Cemetery in Clinton.
NOTICE In compliance with state and federal guidlines, the Shirley School District will destroy Special Education records for students who were dismissed, graduated, dropped or found ineligible for special education of speech-language therapy service prior to the 2014-2015 school year. Parents, guardians, (or former students over the age of 18) may obtain any records in the file before July 13, 2018. Please contact the Superintendent’s Office at (501) 723-8191 to make and appointment.
Randall Dwight “Rand” Gritts of Victor, California, passed away May 9, 2018, surrounded by friends, doing what made him happy, playing pool as part of the Lodi Pool League. He was born in San Francisco on November 13, 1952. He is survived by his mother, Marlene Marquetta (Lamb) Gritts; his sister, Christy Jan (Gritts) Bristow; his daughter, Lesli Carin (Gritts) Diehl; his son, Justin Randall Gritts; and two grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, John Dwight Gritts, and his brother, Mark Douglas Gritts. Randy owned and operated Resort Property Management in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas from 1980-1991. He also owned and operated Junction 659 Steakhouse and Saloon in Clinton, Arkansas from 1991 to 1998 and was voted Best Steakhouse in ’95, ’96 and ’97 by the Arkansas Gazette. He was executive director for the Three Rivers Indian Lodge, a place of recovery and new beginnings for Native Americans. He was a kind and generous soul and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. A memorial service in the Evergreen Chapel followed by a scattering ceremony at the Cascade Scattering Garden will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 25 at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, California. A celebration of life will follow at
Russell Campbell
Russell Bailey Campbell, 19, of Damascus, Arkansas, joined his grandmother Ida Mae Linam and grandfather Russell Campbell in death, on May 13, 2018. Russ was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas to his parents Todd Campbell of Conway and Cynthia Campbell of Damascus on June 25, 1998. Russell is also survived by his brother Riley Weston Campbell of Damascus, his grandparents, Robert Linam of Vilonia, Linda McDaniel of Conway, and James McDaniel of Conway; and many uncles, aunts and cousins, other family and friends. He was always larger than life and full of adventure and love. Russell was loved by all who met him. Russell loved family, friends, and being a cowboy doing rodeo. Russ was also an avid hunter, and a true lover of all things outdoors. In 2014 his high school baseball team won the state championship. In 2015, 2016 he qualified to attend the National High School Rodeo Finals in Wyoming. In 2017 Russell was awarded best Bronc Rider in Arkansas. He attended Neo University in Oklahoma after graduating from Southside High School in 2016. In the summer of 2017, Russ decided to peruse his dreams of travel and rodeo full time.
Russell was a member of the Bee Branch Baptist Church. Russell Bailey Campbell was killed the morning of May 13 in Yellville, Arkansas in a car accident as he was accompanying his friend Tyler Smith home from what would be their final ride in a rodeo. Memorial Service was 2 p.m. May 16 at Bee Branch Baptist Church with Brother Jim Brock officiating. Donations may be made to a scholarship fund for his brother Riley’s education at Arvest Bank.
Mary Gibbons
Mary E. Gibbons 82, of Shirley, Arkansas left this world to be with the Lord on May 16, 2018. She was born on June 10, 1935 in Memphis, Texas to the late William and Agnes (McEachern) Thompson. Mary cooked at several restaurants around Shirley, Greers Ferry and Fairfield Bay and she and her husband owned Quail Creek Café. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Gene, son Ronald and grandson Adam. Mary is survived by her sister, Sandy Overly of Santan Valley, Arizona; brother, Gerald Thompson of Gilbert, Arizona; and three children, daughter Pam (Jeff) Foster of Maryville, Missouri, and sons Kenneth (Mary Lou) and James, See Obituaries on page 5
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May 22, 2018 Obituaries from page 4 both of Shirley, Arkansas; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Mary requested that there would be no services, so you may remember her as she was. She will be laid to rest at Davis Special Cemetery.
Jim Schmidt
James “Jim” Schmidt, 61 of Rudolph, Wisconsin, passed into eternity with his Lord Savior on May 14, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born on September 14th, 1956 to James and Joyce (Larson) Schmidt in Milwaukee. Jim worked construction for most of his life and was owner of JLS Construction. He and his wife also owned a barbecue restaurant in Wisconsin Rapids. Jim also had a strong faith in Jesus. He will also be remembered for his love for the outdoors and for his horses. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Schmidt; his parents of Clinton, Arkansas; his sisters, Sharon of Clinton, and Annette Schmidt of Arizona; brother Paul of Sargent, Texas; and his children and grandchildren. Jim was preceded in death by two brothers. The family will be holding a celebration of life at a later date.
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Richard John Weidanz, 72, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018. Born November 28, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Erwin John and Mary Shaffer Weidanz. Richard was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, were he was awarded three Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. Richard attended Fairfield Bay Methodist Church; he also enjoyed fishing and boating. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Patsy Weidanz; children, Joseph C. and wife Adrienne Murphy of Bella Vista; one sibling, Carol and husband David Neal of Bradenton, Florida; a grandchild; many nieces, nephews, friends and other family members. Richard is preceded in death by his father. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. May 25, 2018, at the First United Methodist Church in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas with Rev. Paul Strang officiating.
kansas was born on June 25, 1929 to the late Marvin and Mary (Brantley) Byrd and went to be with her Lord on May 14, 2018. Evelyn was dearly beloved. She was a haven for all that knew her. Our shining star will surely be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Butch Byrd and one grandchild, Rachel Sandoe. Left to cherish her memory are one daughter, Sandra Lynette Sandoe (Gary) of Malabar, Florida; one son, Jerry Scott Teague of Shirley; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six siblings, Buddy Byrd, Betty Ott, Fran Batts, Robert Byrd, Dorothy Folkman and Doug Byrd; other relatives and many friends. Visitation was Friday, May 18, 2018 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. A Celebration of Life service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church near Shirley, Arkansas. Interment was at Weaver Cemetery, near Shirley.
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manager of Harps Market and then at Marshall Milling Co. until his retirement in 2013. He was a hard worker and would do anything to help anyone in need. Eddie enjoyed life and some of his favorite things were gardening, riding motorcycles with his buddies, hunting for arrowheads and deer hunting. Eddie will be sorely missed on this earth. Survivors include his wife of almost 45 years, Gail Cypert; one son, Clint Cypert and wife Tanya of Marshall; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; and one sister, Janice Linn and husband Tom of Clinton. Eddie is preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall.
Eddie Joe Cypert, 65, of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life Saturday, May 12, 2018 at his home. He was born in Marshall on August 3, 1952 to Perry Kay Cypert and Magdalene House Cypert. Eddie served in the National Guard for six years. He worked 19 years as
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William Harold ''Bill'' Kelley, age 80 of Leslie, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Bill was born in McAlmont, Arkansas on September 21, 1937 to William Leonard Kelley and Grace Grimsley Kelley. Bill was a jack of all trades: a roofer, electrician, bail bondsman, taxi driver, ect. He had a wonderful sense of humor and his favorite pastime was visiting with his family and friends. Survivors include his children, Grace Marie Dutton (Brandon), William Ernest Kelley (Sandra), Mary Kathryn Kirk (David), and Maria Ann Kelley; eight grandchildren; sisters, Rose Bearden and Grace LaVerne Williford; brother, Loyd Kelley; 11 great-grandchildren; and nine great -great -grandchildren. Bill is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jewell Dean Mitchell Kelley; his brothers, Lonnie David Kel-
Page 5A ley, Cecil Kelley, Floyd Kelley; sister, Ella Mae Kelley; and great-grandchild, Haley Delossantos. Graveside services were Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Sylvania Cemetery in Lonoke County, Sylvania, Arkansas.
Herschel Simmons
Herschel D. Simmons, age 99, was born on New Year’s Eve 1918 in Arlberg (Stone County), Arkansas and died May 14, 2018 at his home in Leslie, Arkansas. As the youngest child of Dora and Isaac Simmons, he grew up on Angora Mountain and attended school at Angora, Flag and Leslie. Herschel was a World War II veteran who served his country as an Army Combat Medic in the Pacific Theatre. He received numerous commendations and awards, including two Bronze Stars. For several years, Herschel did custom bulldozer work and distributed lime and fertilizer to area farmers. Herschel was a Deputy U.S. Marshal in 1957 during the integration of Little Rock’s Central High School. Herschel was a member of the Leslie United Methodist Church and had served on the Leslie School Board and Searcy County Democratic Committee for several years. Herschel was preceded in death by an infant son, Benny; parents; brothers, Leonard, Charlie, Roy and Grover; sisters, Elsie Simmons, Edith Long and Dessie New; and his wife, Maxine Simmons. Herschel is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Wilson and husband, Homer; sons, Steve Simmons and wife, Gay, and Mark Simmons and wife, Cathy; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; and extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were Friday, May 18, 2018 at Leslie United Methodist Church. Burial was in Sulphur Springs Cemetery near Leslie.
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Weekly Crossword
May 22, 2018
Sudoku Sudoku: The objective is to fill a 9x9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes (also called blocks or regions) contains the digits from 1 to 9. A cell is the smallest block in the game. A row, column and region consists of 9 cells and the whole game consists of 81 cells. (Solution may be found on Page 5)
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Quote of the week Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. - Martin Luther King Jr. - Jan. 15, 1929-April 4, 1968
Van Buren County Trivia No records exist of who the first white settlers were but indications are that they arrived in the area in the 1820s, settling in the area south of the Little Red River. (Solution may be found on Page 5)
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CHURCH PAGE
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Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Clinton United Methodist 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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EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
First Service Bank is now accepting applications for a full-time Universal Banker at our Clinton , Arkansas location.
ONE CARETAKER NEEDED
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.
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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
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.
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.
1988 14ft. Lowe, aluminum, carpeted, Jon Boat w/ live well. Johnson 8hp motor, Johnson trolling motor, Hummingbird fish finder, Trailer, all for $2150.
Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition. Call Tom 501-745-4378
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Reflect A Moment He said, “unless you change your whole outlook and become like little children you will never enter the kingdom of Heaven.”
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.
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.
Competitive Full Time Monthly Salary Including Free One Bedroom Apartment with Ut ilities Paid in Clinton, Arkansas Please forward resume to FAX: 501-362-0662 or Email to: tlakedev@ suddenlinkmail.com or Mail to: Timberlake P.O. Box 1135 Heber Springs, AR 72543 Equal Opportunity Employer
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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
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Apartments and mobile homes in Bee Branch area. $400-$650/month. Deposit required. Call for availability (501) 581-8640 After 2:00 pm
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Prior Teller, Customer Service Representative, loan administration, sales experience preferred, but not required.
Duties will include but not limited to: Janitorial of buildings common area, Light maintenance (experience required), Painting/cleaning of units upon vacancy and common areas as needed, various ot her tasks as assigned by Manager.
REAL ESTATE
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For 2 Rural Development Properties in Clinton and Marshall, AR (total 69 units).
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Price: $58,000. For more information call: 501-745-6339 501-253-8175
LEGALS
Sponsored by J.P. Dell Holt VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2018- 16 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2017-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2018, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE IN COUNTY GENERAL AND APPROPRIATE $1,000.00 INTO THE COURTHOUSE ANNEX BUDGET #1000-120. WHEREAS: In March of 2018 the County received a grant from Blue & You Foundation for $ I,000.00 to purchase a Treadmill; and WHEREAS: The funds were received in April of 2018 and now needs to be appropriated into County General-Courthouse Annex #1000-120-4004 Machinery & Equipment/ other than Vehicles; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: $1,000.00 be appropriated into the Courthouse Annex budget #1000-120-4004 Machinery & Equipment/other than Vehicles. Approved this 17th day of May, 2018 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford . Pam Bradford, County Clerk
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Fishing Report
With the sudden soaring of air temperatures into the 80s and even reaching 90, the cool waters of the north Arkansas trout streams, such as the Spring River (photo) are already the place to be. It doesn't hurt that the rainbows are biting nicely, as are other trout species, according to our reports. Photo by Mark Crawford.
Central Arkansas
Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir
(updated 5-162018) Hatchet Jack’s (501-758-4958) said bream are excellent. Anglers were fishing the piers and looking for the bite in 4-8 feet depth with redworms and crickets. Bass were fair. They’re active in the grass beds at a depth of 3-4 feet. Use a crankbait.
Little Red River
(updated 5-162018) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips.com (501690-9166) said the river remains clear with afternoon generation. The bite has been good with caddis hatches still going on in the upper and mid-river. The caddis activity has slowed on the lower river with mayflies starting to appear. The best choice of flies depends on the area and the hatch.
Where caddis are active, caddis pupa, red-ass flies or other caddis emergers are producing. Where the mayflies and midges are the most active, midge pupas, pheasant tails and mayfly nymphs would be a good choice. “A 20-inch brown was the last fish of the day on Saturday making my client’s day even better. As a guide, you can’t ask for a better ending to a good day. A big fish doesn’t have to be caught to have a good day on the river, but it never hurts. Congratulations, John!”
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Tuesday night, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 462.68 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 5-162018) Tommy Cauley
of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-9401318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 462.68 feet msl and falling. It is 0.64 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet and should stay around the same level for a while. The black bass are still scattered out across the field as there are fish in all phases of spring from the bank out to 40 feet. Most likely anything you like to fish with will work right now; just cover water and for the fish offshore just stay with the shad. Bream are trying to bed; use crickets and crawlers, small crankbaits and inline spinners. Crappie are scattered as well from the bank out to about 18 feet eating jigs and minnows. Walleye are getting set back up in the lake and the lake fish are trying to spawn; drag crawlers around on rocky flats in 6-18 feet of water. Catfish are eat-
ing anything you will put in front of them all over the lake. The hybrid and white bass are eating well. Tommy says he had over 100 whites Tuesday on spoons. The big hybrids are eating the same bait as well; the whites are a little shallower, about 22-30 feet, and the big hybrids are eating in 39 feet. Just stay around the shad and be patient, just use your electronics. While on the water during the upcoming boating season, wear your life jackets and be courteous whether fishing or just boating.
Lake Maumelle
(updated 5-162018) Jolly Rogers Marina (501-8685558) said that with water temperatures in the 70s, the black bass are moving out of spawning areas and are mostly done. The bite is excellent. Some are in the grass or just outside of it. Try using Trick Worms, crankbaits, jerkbaits and jigs in 4-8 feet and 10-15 feet of water. A few can also be caught in shallow water on Pop-R’s, spinnerbaits and chatterbaits. The black bass were biting more during dusk and around dawn. Tuesday night anglers had a great tournament, Roger Nesuda said, with the top four teams catching more than 9.3 pounds of bass, including 12.16 pounds for winners Rusty and Rhonda Gosvener. John Merck and
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Lee Brizzolara landed a 4.14-pound Big Bass. Sixteen of 26 boats each weighed in over 6 pounds. Kentucky bass are biting well; they are in the grass and also about 8-12 feet deep. Rocky shoreline and points are best with a crankbait or a jig. White bass are good. Fewer reports of white bass this past week. Use Rooster Tails, CC Spoons, deep-diving Bandits, and Bombers. Crappie are good. More reports have come in of crappie found near brush piles and structures anywhere from 6-8 feet deep. Some say 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. They’re coming into shallow water off the rocky points and around brush piles. Use rickets, 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 and 20 feet deep. A 44-pound catfish was caught recently.
North Arkansas
White River
(updated 5-162018) Sportsman’s White River Resort (870-4532424) said the river level is up and down. No genera-
tors were running as last check. However, the past week, the overall trout bite was poor. Anglers were using PowerBait and corn. Very good reports, though, came on rainbows using drift rigs, PowerBait and shrimp.
Norfork Lake
As of Tuesday night, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 565.38 feet msl (normal conservation pool: September-April 552.00 feet msl; April-September, 554.00 feet msl). (updated 5-162018) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort said the bite for all species on Norfork Lake has been outstanding for the last week. The lake has finally stabilized, the weather has stabilized, the threadfin shad are spawning and the surface water temperature has reached the 70s. Perfect fishing conditions. Striped bass, hybrid bass and white bass fishing has been very good over the last seven days. The best bite has been from the start of dawn until the sun gets above the tree line. The same holds true for the evening bite, which is just before sunset until it becomes dark. With the shad spawn ongoing, using live bait has been excellent. Lou says he’s mainly been using free swimming shad.
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Confessions of a Christian Homemaker by Amanda Berger
Living with Erbs Palsy You might be wondering what Erbs Palsy is, well I am about to share with you. Erbs Palsy is a birth injury. In my case, I was a really big baby at birth and my mom was (and still is) petite. So my shoulders were so broad that I became lodged in the birth canal. The doctor pulled on my head and neck to the side to try to get me to pass through. By the doctor doing that it damaged some nerves the area between my neck and left shoulder. The result was it caused my left arm to become paralyzed and after physical therapy I am
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now able to raise my left arm only halfway. I cannot stretch my left arm all the way above my head. I also do not have full motion in that shoulder unlike my right arm. Let me just say that I am very blessed because even though my case does limit me there are many other cases that are way more severe than mine. Thankfully I never had to have surgery, I do have full use of my left hand, and I can care for myself. In school nobody knew I had Erbs Palsy until one day I made the wrong decision and shared with my class. Ever since then I had been made fun of or bullied to a point. I couldn’t play volleyball, I couldn’t join the flag line, but thankfully I was able to join band. But even then it still caused problems. I remember during one marching competition a judge knocked off points because of the
way I stood, and the remarks were recorded so I had the pleasure of hearing this judges rant about it. Trust me when I say I felt about 2” tall after that. As an adult I worried that I wouldn’t find someone who loved me for me. Someone who couldn’t look past the fact that I had this disability. I worried that when I had children of my own that it would happen to them too. It is so common that every 1-2 children out of 1,000 gets this birth injury. I am so thankful that God gave my husband to me. He didn’t even think twice when I told him about my injury. He loves me and gets concerned when my shoulder starts giving me trouble. Both of our boys were born perfect. That was the very first thing I asked the nurses to check on. I am so thankful for my parents who encouraged me, and didn’t treat me any different just because of this injury. This birth injury is not who I am, it’s what I have, and it does not define me. So can I encourage you? Always be thankful for the small things in life. Never give into those negative thoughts that cross your mind.
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L to R: Top Readers: Kristen Berry -1125 pts., Mary Lopez - 368.5 pts., Mark Conroy - 377.4 pts., Gunner Brown - 459.6 pts., Brady Watson - 405.2 pts.
Read on!
The Clinton Elementary School held
its annual Accelerated Reader Awards on Wednesday, May 18 in the Auditori-
um. Over $1,000 in cash and prizes were awarded to the students.
L to R: Best Average: Maggie Gresham (99.7%), Kamryn Keith (99.2%), Alyssa Lawrence (98.5%), Nathan Hutto (97.9%), Brooklynn Collins (98%), Aliviah Johnson (97.9%).
L to R: Most Books Read: Kristen Berry (201), Mya Sigler (157), Leah Warren (163), Kamber Norton (170), Mary Lopez (174).
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Cemeteries Decoration at Huie-Hunter Hill Cemetery is set for 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 28. The program includes Boy Scouts flag-raising ceremony, singing, poetry, and a guest speaker followed by dinner on the grounds. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to anticipate. For more information call Richard McCormac at 501-253-0160. Donating to the Bradley Cemetery Fund in 2017 were: Sallie Parish, Brenda Jones, Marie Boone, Mary Lou Jennings, Sam Rhoades, Bonnie Studebaker-Tanner, Ronald D. Bonds, Tina Williams, Margaret Hatchett, Dortha Borecky, Mary J. Kessinger in memory of Sue Fraser, Joe and Sue Fraser family, Judy Horner, Billie Caldwell-Fendley, C.L. Mackey, Passmore family, and the following members of the O.P and Lydia family - Ivan Jenkins, Pat Willard, Mary Featherstone, Bob and Debbie Biagi, Dan and Gayle Nixon, Beaulah and Davis Lasater, Benjamin and Sandra Rexroad, Carol E. Watson, Michael and Nancy Barber, Debbie Simpson, Steve Nixon, Marion Nixon Hug-
gins, Lola Osburn and LaDonna Osburn. Donations may be made to Regions Bank, P.O. Box 57, Clinton. If you are unable to donate, there is work to be done at the cemetery. Donations only cover mowing. It is up to the family to take care of the graves. Memorial Day services will be held Sunday, May 27 at Rushing Cemetery in Stone County. Church services will begin 10:30 a.m. at Antioch General Baptist Church with music followed by a sermon by Associate Pastor Dylan Stewart. A potluck lunch will follow at noon. Donations for the upkeep of the cemetery may be mailed to 633 Highway 9, Fox, AR 72051. On Monday, May 28, at 10:30 a.m., the Stone County Honor Guard will provide a special presentation at Rushing Cemetery. World War I veteran Joseph Wolf is buried at the cemetery but had no marker for his grave. Through genealogical research it was determined he had no descendants. Application was made for a military bronze marker to mark his grave. The grave will be dedicated with a special military ceremony by the Honor Guard.
The
Music Scene
I had the privilege recently of sitting down with Shelby Swanson, the band director at Clinton High School, to discuss her teaching and music background. The following is her story: Shelby Swanson: I have been teaching music lessons for 6 years and formally teaching as a band director for 2 years, and have taught at Clinton for 2 years. I teach 6th-12 grade band. My primary responsibility is teaching fundamentals of instrument and ensemble technique for each level respectively. The high school ensemble performs as both a concert and marching band. We start by teaching fundamentals of marching/movement, conditioning, and then finally putting the music with the movement. My primary instrument is oboe. I started band after seeing a good friend from church marching bass
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drum in a parade. I wanted to be in percussion, but was told I had to have piano background in order to be a percussionist. So, I decided to play clarinet like Squidward from “Spongebob.” On the first day of 6th grade band, my director asked if anyone wanted to play an instrument with lots of solos and scholarship money, and so I became an oboist. Since then, I had several teachers who changed my life and inspired me to pursue a career in music education. I learned to play saxophone, baritone, and percussion as part of my pursuit. I have performed with the VBC Community Band for 2 years, playing baritone and tenor sax depending on the needs of the ensemble. Finding such a passionate and fun group of people to make music with has been a highlight of being in Clinton. The most rewarding part of teaching music is the light in a student’s eye when
May 22, 2018 they create what many musicians call “the goosebumps moment.” It is a moment of exhilaration where all parts of a piece come together, the rhythms line up, the chords ring through, and the energy of everyone in the group gets on the same wavelength: everyone giving a piece of themselves to create a moment of unbelievable beauty. I love getting to see and help my students grow as musicians and as people as they learn and improve upon their dedication to excellence and passion for beauty and art. One of the most challenging aspects of large ensemble instruction is the level of individual attention required for each instrument section and each individual within the section. Each instrument has slightly different techniques and idiosyncrasies, and each student has their own physical and educational needs. I love teaching music that has meaning and tells a story. Each piece has the potential to do so, but the pieces where the kids really enjoy playing and get in to it are the most fun. Personally, I like fast paced, high energy
pieces, but enjoy the contrast of soft lyrical pieces as well. My favorite music to play on oboe is quintet music. Performing with a small ensemble where each member is vitally important creates some unique and exciting sounds. After this school year, my husband and I will be moving to Fayetteville, where I will pursue a master’s degree in conducting as a graduate assistant at the University of Arkansas. Being from Oklahoma, and as a young teacher, coming to Clinton was a big step. It was scary, being so far away from friends, family, and my support system. The number of people who raised me up and supported me through my time here have made all the difference in the world. I appreciate the time and energy so many in the community have put in to the students, the ensemble, and even me in my time here. I have certainly not been perfect, but I have learned more than I could have imagined in my first two years of teaching, and am grateful for the blessings, lessons and experiences here in Clinton.
May 22, 2018
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Clinton High School 2018 Clinton High School Honor Graduates
Graduation date: May 18, 2018 Class Flower: Yellow Rose
Hayden Dixon
Cody Bagley
Class Song: “Five More Minutes” By Scotty McCreery
Autumn Graves
Class Colors: White and Gold Zackary Jennings
Lucas Potts
Tanner Keeling
Martin Quintero
Anna Knoerr
Brittany Shannon
Valedictorian- Khristina Huff
Jared St. Clair
Salutatorian - Savannah Lynch
Katrina Huff
2018
Congratulations Van Buren County Graduating Seniors of Clinton, Shirley, and SouthSide Schools.
CLASS OF 2018
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Clinton High School Logan Armijo
Clint Bagley
Cody Bagley
Justin Bigelow
Kaitly Blackburn
Christopher Bledsoe
Tori Bolden
Stiles Booher
Katherine Bradford
Regan Bradford
Victoria Bradford
Avery Bramlett
Baylee Breedlove
Taylor Breedlove
Hannah Burnett
Leslie Carter
Dennis Cheyenne
Samuel Cleaver
Jayla Cody
Hayden Dixon
Donald Dodd
Dakota English
John Evans
Alexis Fogle
Marc Foote
Cynthia Forrester
Elias Funston
Autumn Graves
Baylee Greffen
Alondra Guerrero
Jacob Hardy
Shon Hastings
Dylan Hayford
Donald Heiser Jr
Somer Hess
Destiny Hobbs
Congratulations! Jorden Burgess
Creativity is intelligence having fun. Have a lot of fun! We are proud of you.
Congratulations to the entire Class of 2018
“It is what you learn after you know it all that counts� - John Wooden
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Katrina Huff
Khristina Huff
Zachary Jennings
Ty Johnson
Jesse Keeling
Tanner Keeling
Taylor Kirkendoll
Anna Knoerr
Kaitlin Kirkendoll
Carlos Larios
David Lawrence
Cody Loggins
Nathaniel Lonnon
Evelyn Lopez Paz
Milton Lopez Paz
Savannah Lynch
Hanna McCulley
Samantha McJunkins
Caleb Miller
Steven Mobbs
Thomas Mobbs
Ryan Oneal
Cody Pinson
Samuel Pistole
Leandra Pledger
Lucas Potts
Justin Prince
Martin Quintero
Mackenzie Rachel
Hannah Ragdale
Brennan Robertson
Bradley Robinson
Elliott Rolen Jr
Tyler Schultz
Anakyn Schumacher Brittany Shannon
Jaci Slyton
John Smiley
Charleston Sowell
Caitlyn Speer
Kelly Speer Jr
Jared St Clair
Congratulations Savannah Lynch!! Go Confidently in the Direction of your Dreams!! Live the Life You’ve Imagined!! We are So Proud of you!! Jeff, Amy, & Jerit Crownover
to the Graduating Classes of Clinton, Shirley and South Side!
May you always dare to do great things with your life.
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Clinton High School
Bryan Stone
Callie Sullivan
Laney Swartz
Shyianne Teague
Logan Van Hoak
Andrew Ward
Grant Weaver
Jacob West
John Wisner
Teagan Young
Trenton Waller
Shirley High School Ashtyn Barker
Jaret Bradley
Jorden Burgess
Mariah Conley
Megan Cullum
Cody Decker
Tanner Duda
William Fuller
Cory Gatlin
Graddy Abbigail
Amanda Gray
Tristen Hanna
Meghan Holifield
Savannah Jones
Dustin Lott
Kristen Reeves
Landon Tyler Reitmeier Kallista Rushing
Jacob Shaver
Derrick Shull
Jessica Stempke
Josie Williams
Johnathen Worthing
2018 Graduates
NOW GO OUT AND CONQUER THE WORLD! The City of Damascus
Congratulations Savannah! We are very proud of you and the beautiful lady you have become! Remember to take pride in how far you have come and have faith in how far you will go. Excited to see what your future holds.
Love, Mom & Dad, Corbin and GiGi & Papa
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South Side-Bee Branch High School
Brianna Allen
Ricky Barnum
Devon Barr
Katelin Bramlett
Matthew Bramlett
Jasmine Burroughs Carson Bush
Tristan Coats
Ashley Copeland
Grace Crawford
Addison Freeman
Pierce Grissen
Christian Guinta
Hannah Hall
Aleigha Hazelwood
Sarah Hensley
Samantha Hobbs
Layla Holley
Breanna Huggins
Avery Keen
Bianca Lee
Eli Leonard
Levi Leonard
Aubree Linn
Destiny Mackey
Katelyn Mackey
Sarah MeGee
Makall Mosely
Aly Parish
Emily Payne
Reanna Payne
Maddie Pennington Sam Rainey
Alezandrea Rice
Richard Richards
High school movies
All right, all right, all right... There are dozens of high school-themed movies. How many of these fan favorites have you seen? • Pretty in Pink • Dazed and Confused • Ferris Bueller's Day Off • High School Musical • Grease • The Breakfast Club • Sixteen Candles • Mean Girls • Fast Times at Ridgemont High • Dead Poets Society
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South Side-Bee Branch High School
Riley Sawyer
Christopher Scott
Ashley Shepard
Griffin Smith
Macy Turner
Cassidy Waddle
Graduation date: May 6 2018 Class Flower – Peony Class Colors – Maroon and navy
Caitlyn Walthall
Shelby Wideman
Kayleigh Williams
Taylor Woodward
Class Motto – The question is, what aren’t we going to do?
Valedictorian Addison Freeman
Salutatorian Hannah Hale
Class Song – It’s Time – Imagine Dragons
Congratulations, Baylee Breedlove!
We are so proud of you.
Congratulaitons to the
2018 VBC Graduates!
Mom, Dad, Kendyl, Nanny and Grandpa
On to North Ark!
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Shirley High School
Valedictorian – Cody Decker
Mariah Elizabeth Conley
Salutatorian – Jorden Burgess
Abbigail Marie Graddy
Honor Graduates Graduation date: May 12, 2018
Congratulations
to the Senior Graduation Classes of
From Pam Bradford, Van Buren County Clerk
Tristen Jacob Hanna
Salutatorian – Tanner Duda
Kristen Lynn Reeves
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Class Flower: Blue and white rose Class Song: I’m Not Gonna Cry – Corey Smith Class Motto: We may not have it all together, but together, we have it all.