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Jackson leaving South Side
Clinton Police Lt. Eric Koonce and Deputy Tim Adam pose with a World War II veteran Saturday at a flag-changing ceremony at Lefler Estates in Clinton. The new flag was donated by Christian Motorcycle Association. Photos by Robert R. Gaut
Clinton isn’t the only school district in Van Buren County that is losing a superintendent. Long-serving Superintendent Billy Jackson has resigned from South Side-Bee Branch. Jackson resigned in February and the district is looking for a new one. There is no word on who is seeking to replace Jackson as e-mail and phone messages were not returned to The Voice Friday afternoon. Billy Jackson resigned in February and the School Board met Feb. 27 to discuss applications. As far as Clinton’s search to replace Andrew Vining goes, the school board met last week to discuss applicants. A representative of the administration office said applications will be accepted until a decision is made. So far, 19 people have applied. Their names and hometowns are listed right:
• Bradley Rahe Mulvane, Kansas • Paul Dee Human Mountain Home, AR • Joe Fisher Russellville, AR • James Carroll Purtle Jerusalem, AR • George Kennedy Foreman, AR • Andrew Curry Hot Springs, AR • Thomas Graves Abingdon, VA • John Parrish Charleston, AR • Tyrene Gardner Shirley, AR • Jacob Smith Jacksonville, AR • James Kevin Hancock Hermitage, AR • Stefanie Smithey Osceola, AR • Marc Sherrell Lonoke, AR • Tyler Broyles Bryant, AR • Tim Smith Greenbrier, AR • Allen Blackwell Gurdon, AR • Brian Cossey Greenbrier, AR • Tracy Webb North Little Rock, AR • Suzanne Bailey Beebe, AR
Man faces porn charges A 51-year-old Damascus man faces 20 counts of viewing child pornography. Homeland Security Investigations in Fort Smith, conducting a peer-to-peer investigation, tracked a computer to an RV park at 17442 Highway S. Damascus on Oct. 31, 2017, according to an affidavit for arrests. There investiga-
tors from Homeland Security and the Van Buren County sheriff’s office found Juan Carlos Jorge who, according to court documents, gave consent for his RV and computer to be searched. Jorge told investigators he had viewed pornography but not child pornography, the report states. He said he was the on-
No pot for county The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission named the five winning bidders Tuesday to operate the state’s first medical marijuana cultivation facilities. The winning bidders are: -Natural State Medicinals Cultivation of Jefferson County -Bold Team LLC (Woodruff County) -Natural State Wellness Enterprises (Jefferson and Jackson counties) -Osage Creek
Cultivation (Carroll County) -Delta Medical Cannabis Company Inc. (Jackson County) Each group can only operate one growing center, so Natural State Wellness Enterprises will have to choose between its two winning proposals. Two companies spoke to the Quorum Court last year asking for an endorsement. The justices of the peace and county judge supported the proposal.
ly one who used the computer and that he had not downloaded anything from a peerto-peer network. The computer was seized and a search applied for. On Dec. 14, a forensic exam report was received by the Homeland Security investigator, which stated that the laptop had 10,452 pictures and 36 videos of child
pornography on it. Jorge has been charged with 20 counts of distributing/ possessing or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child, a Class C felony for first offense. The case was filed Feb. 28, 2018. Jorge is being held in the Van Buren County Detention Center. In another child
pornography case, Michael Edward Floyd, 36, of Bee Branch also has been charged. According to the criminal information filed Feb. 28, 2018, Floyd is facing one count of pander/possess material depicting sexually explicit conducting involving a child, a Class C felony. The crime occurred around Oct. 6,
Jorge 2017, the document states.
Barnes to be speaker
Who’s got your vote?
The featured speaker at the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce banquet on March 13 will be veteran newsman Steve Barnes, it was announced Friday. Barnes began his career in 1968. He has worked at all three local affiliates, spending several years as anchor at KATV. He currently hosts AETN’s “Arkansas Week.’ The banquet will be held at the Clinton High School caf-
The filing date has passed and it’s all over but the voting. The Voice has a question for you - if today was Election Day, who would you vote for in the sheriff’s race? Call us at 745-8040, come by the office at 328 Main Street, Clinton, or e-mail voiceeditor@artelco.com. Voting ends Tuesday, March 13. The candidates, in alphabetical order, are: Kenny Dunham (R)
Barnes eteria. For more information contact the chamber at 7456500.
Lucas Emberton (R) Eric Koonce (D) Paul Rice (I) Allen Roberson (R) Max Young (R)
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Wheeler makes bid for JP job Tracen Wheeler has announced that she will be seeking the position of Quorum Court justice of the peace, District 9. Wheeler has been a business owner in Van Buren County for the past five years, and she is a lifetime resident of JP District 9. "I seek to serve my community, my neighbors, and my district, so that together we can bring a fresh perspective to the Quorum Court and ensure a bright future for the next generation of this blessed piece of Arkansas that we call
Van Buren County. Feel free to contact me personally with any questions you may have,” Wheeler states. “I have been asked several times about my choice to run as an Independent candidate for justice of the peace, District 9. I believe that doing what is best for the many is a task that requires not a political party affiliation, but a deep love for the community, an open mind, and an understanding of the people I am to represent. “I believe that as a justice of the
Todd Willey, 49, Little Rock & Ginger Lee, 46, Fairfield Bay Aaron Biggs, 39, Cleveland & Ashley Black, 30, Cleveland John Campion, 40, Hattieville & Lisa Tutt, 37, Hattieville Edward Frantz, 77, Fairfield Bay & Vera Horton, 68, Fairfield Bay James Smith, 45, Fairfield Bay & Rita Henry, 50, Fairfield Bay Dustin Whatley, 33, Enola & Shannon Boone, 43, Enola Ethan Turner, 27,
Scotland & Mariah Horowitz, 25, Damascus
Divorces
Natasha Sharp vs. Arthur Wilson Jeremiah Dennis vs. Haylee Dennis Mica Cullum vs. Darrin Cullum Jacqueline Gatlin vs. Tommy Gatlin Lacey Monroe vs. Alexander Monroe Donald Elliot vs. Elizabeth Elliot Steven Strickland vs. Brooks Strickland Haley Johnson vs. Bobby Kirkendoll Amber Leach vs.
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Dale James (R) Tony Soyani (I) County Judge Roger Hooper (D)
County clerk:
• County Clerk Pam Bradford (R)
Wheeler peace, my job would not be to make a decision for the people of my district, but to be their voice. I am to be a representative of my community, the voice of the people,” she states.
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Paul L. Rice (I) Lucas W. Emberton (R) Eric Koonce (D) Kenny Dunham (R) Max Young (R) Allen Dale Roberson (R)
Assessor:
• Ginny L. Stone (I) • Emma R. Smiley (R)
Circuit clerk:
• Circuit Clerk Debbie Gray (R)
Collector:
Mitchell Leach
Bankruptcies
Fairfield Bay - Lisa M. Glenn, 118 Whistling Pines Lane, Feb. 2, 2018, Chapter 7. Clinton - Carlie C. Hughes Jr., 157 Charity Road, Feb. 14, 2018, Chapter 13. Damascus - Terry Lynn and April Elizabeth Hensley, 370 Pine Timber Lane, Feb. 11, 2018, Chapter 7. Jerusalem - Jewel D. McCulley, 5 Rayney Lane, Feb. 13, 2018, Chapter 7.
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• Laura Shannon (R)
Treasurer:
• County Treasurer Kim Hunley (D) • Mistie Wilson (R) County Coroner Joe N. Tsosie (D) Ron Henson B.S.R.N. (I) John P. Galbraith (R)
Quorum Court: • • • • • • • • •
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Holley Mountain – DJ Thomas (D) Indian Rock – Constable Ingram Philips (R) Culpepper – Brian Merryman (R) Bradley – Jess Burris (R) Craig – Constable Glenn Griggs (D) East Griggs – Bill Eoff (I) Choctaw – Kenneth E. Lemings (R) Davis – Somer M. Yatska (R) West Griggs – Constable Sammy Ward (D) Barnett – Jonathan Stevenson (R) Cargile – Dennis Bowlin (R) Linn Creek – Bobby Churches
School Board
Coroner: • ` • •
JP 8: Virgin Lemings (R) JP Kevin Housley (D) JP 9: Tracen Wheeler (I) Ester Bass (I) Judy Wells (D) Wes Newland (R)
Constables:
Sheriff:
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2018 candidate list for Van Buren County County judge:
For the record / February Marriages
March 6, 2018
JP 1: JP James Dell Holt Jr. (D) JP 2: Nickie Brown (I) JP 3: Sarah N. Brown (R) Darla Privitt (I) JP 4: JP Mary L. Philips (R) JP 5: JP Gary Linn (D) JP 6: JP John Bradford (R) JP 7: William “Billy” Fosko (R) JP Brian Tatum (I)
Shirley • District 2/Pos. 5: • Tanya Gardner • Robert G. Lanier
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Clinton District 1/Zone 1: Jay P. Hagans Zone 2: Lacey Newland Standridge Zone 4: Angela Hargis Alexander Scott Teague
South Side • District 2/Pos. 5: • Kristen D. Smith • John Simmons
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Calendar The Van Buren County Democrat club will meet Tuesday, March 6, at Western Sizzlin Steakhouse on Highway 65 South in Clinton. Eat at 6 p.m., meeting begins at 6:30. Confirmed guests are Jared Henderson, candidate for governor, and Paul Spence, U.S. Congressional candidate. Van Buren County Judge Roger Hooper continues his “Road Show” this year at the Gravesville Fire Department at 6 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2018. There will be a slide show presentation on the present and planned road improvements and the economic developments in the county. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited.
brary will host a tree planting ceremony to honor the 71,862 Arkansans that served during World War I. Of those who served, over 2,100 soldiers did not return home. Trail of Life U.S.A. troops will plant a memorial tree in a mix of Arkansas and French soil to create a lasting monument to those who sacrificed to protect their country. The event begins at 2 p.m. The Clinton City Council is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East. The meeting is open to the public, and in fact, this will be the first council meeting where the public will be allowed to make comments and ask questions.
The Van Buren County Cattlemen meeting will be Monday, March 12, at Western Sizzlin in Clinton, Eat at 6 p.m., meeting at 7. Sponsor this week is McClung Equipment, Mountain View.
The Van Buren County Quorum Court is scheduled to hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at the Courthouse Annex on Highway 65, Clinton, The meeting is open to the public.
On Sunday, March 11, the Van Buren County Li-
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ner and Expo at the old Scotland School Grounds. Events will include a turkey-calling competition, hoot owl competition, wild game dinner, and many vendors. At 5:30 p.m. March 20, the Clinton Advertising and Promotion Commission is scheduled to holds its monthly meeting. The meeting will be at the Clinton Municipal Airport on Highway 16 East, Clinton, and is open to the public. March 31 is the sixth annual Hunger Run. This certified 5K Run/Walk is held in downtown Clinton. The Hunger Run is open to all ages and levels of experience as a fun family event with music, food and refreshments, prizes, and more. Visit www. clintonhungerrun. com to sign up. Register by March 13, 2018 to reserve your Hunger Run shirt.
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Public safety meeting set by Mary Philips JP District 4/ committee chair
On Thursday, March 8, at 5 p.m., the public is invited to the County Annex for the “Fair Cost Allocation of 911 Emergency Services” discussion. This will be the third meeting held by the Van Buren County Public Safety Review Committee (PSRC) established by the Quorum Court to review 911 and law enforcement funding for 2018-2020. Previous meetings have included the County Judge, five justices (four whose districts fall with the cities of Fairfield Bay, Clinton and Damascus and one who is a law enforcement officer), plus city mayors and members of their councils, the press and citizens. The PSRC obtains information and makes recommendations to the full Quorum Court. It has no final authority. Policy and funding of 911 Emergency Services (medical,
fire and law enforcement) has evolved over many years. The operation is highly efficient and the public has been wellserved. The Center is located in protected and restricted space provided by the City of Fairfield Bay. Equipment is regularly maintained and up-to-date. The Center conducts an “Open House” each year for interested public. In addition to annual County funds, Fairfield Bay has also provided $850,000 over a 10-year period. Clinton, Damascus and Shirley have not contributed. Committee members have obtained County historical documents and an indepth briefing from the 911 Coordinator, Taylor Fisher, and Center Supervisor, Judy Wells. That information is available to the public. Much discussion has focused on “fair share”. Data is also available that reflects call history
for the county and cities. “Fair share” for each entity is: • Van Buren County = 60% • Fairfield Bay (plus voluntarily funding Damascus and Shirley, 2%) = 21% • Clinton = 19% Translated into dollars and rounded off for 2018: • Van Buren County = $147,000. • Fairfield Bay = $49,000. • Clinton = $44,000 2018 is funded in the current County budget approved by the Quorum Court. At the last PSRC meeting, attendees discussed the possibility of (1) a millage increase of 1% and (2) a sales tax increase. It is believed the former can be levied now by the Quorum Court to cover 2019; the latter, by public vote in November for 2020. These options are being explored and information is expected at the March 8 session.
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Obituaries
Steve McKnight
Steven Thomas McKnight, 60, of Greenbrier was born April 8, 1957 to the late Jerome ''Bud'' and Ida Lavelle (Tomlinson) McKnight in Little Rock, Arkansas and passed from this life on February 23, 2018 at his home. He was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed going to the horse races with his dad. Steven retired from the International Paper Corp. after a 30-year career and was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, Arkansas Razorbacks and Neil Young. He is preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Judy (Powell) McKnight; three sons, Neil McKnight, Jonathan Goodman (Tara), Anthony Goodman (Shannon); one daughter, Anna Beth Sayan (Nick); six grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services was 2 p.m. Thursday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton.
Veda Jo Payne
Veda Jo Payne of Fairfield Bay passed away March 1, 2018. Jo was born in Shirley, Arkansas on October 7, 1923 to the late Emma Bradford and L.B. McGlathery. Following the death of Jo's father when she was very young, her mother, Emma, married W.C. "Connie" Fields who raised her as his own. Jo is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kelley and Tom Fielder as well as granddaughters Sarah Grimes (Chris) and Jaime Layne. Graduating valedictorian from Shirley High School at 16, Jo continued her studies at Arkansas Tech, Arkansas State Teachers College, and her postgraduate work at LSU. Because she so valued education, it was no surprise that she became a teacher. Jo and her husband were stationed on many bas-
es around the world where she continued teaching. Following his retirement from the Army, they came back to Arkansas and Jo returned to Shirley as a teacher until she retired in 1986. She loved golfing and the Razorbacks. In addition to her family, Jo was held dear by friends, both near and far. We were all made better by knowing her and will cherish the memories of her grace, strength, and love. Hers indeed was a life well lived. Join the friends and family at the Church of Christ in Shirley at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2018 for the visitation, followed immediately by the funeral at 2 p.m. with Geary Leason and Randy Moore leading the service. Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Park in Edgemont. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of your choice.
Jimmy Eason
Jimmy Q. Eason, age 75, of Bee Branch, Arkansas, passed away on March 1, 2018. Born on May 23, 1942 in Sparkman, Arkansas, he was the son of the late John and Myrtle Posey Eason. Jimmy was a loving son, husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Angela Lee Eason; his children, Ann Clift and her husband David, Lesia Hays and her husband John, Doug Eason and his wife Wendy and Mark Eason and his wife Angie; 10 grandchildren; and other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2018 at Olmstead Funeral Home, Weber Springs. Interment will follow in the Pearson Cemetery.
Hazel Sullivan
Hazel Sullivan, 84 of Shirley, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Born September 8, 1934 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Everette and Patsy Boone. Hazel worked for the Van Buren County Special School as a bookkeeper and was de-
voted to caring for her family. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Michael A. Sullivan of Shirley; and many other friends and family members. Hazel is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alan Sullivan; and brother, Earl Boone. Services was 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2018, at the Clinton Funeral Service Chapel.
Irene Bridges
Irene E. Hoyle Bridges was bornMarch 20, 1931, in Crabtree, Arkansas to Walter Benjamin and Kansas Melvina Hoyle. She passed away Oct. 12, 2017. She grew up working on their family farm with her six siblings. Because Irene’s help was required working on the farm she only attended school through the third grade. In 1947 she married Ray Bridges from Jerusalem, Arkansas. The family moved to Obrien, Oregon. Irene worked as a nurses’ aide and became a CNA in 1978. Irene received an adult education certificate in 1983. In 1977 Irene married Dale McCune. Upon retirement they moved to Crabtree, Arkansas. After her father’s death and separation from Dale, Irene moved to Springfield, Oregon in 1997. Survivors include her first husband, Ray Bridges; two sisters, Ruby Henderson and Edith McKnight; three sons, Steve, Hershel and Stan; two daughters; Kay and Joy; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A graveside ceremony will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, at the Zion Hill Cemetery near Alread, Arkansas. Following will be a nohost lunch at 12:30 p.m. at Western Sizzlin Restaurant, Clinton. Memorials may be made to Wiggly Tails Dog Rescue, PO Box 23152, Eugene, OR 97402.
Jewell Tomlinson
Jewell Louise Lewis Tomlinson was born October 4, 1926 in Choctaw, Arkansas, and passed away on February 27. 2018 at her home in Clinton. She was the daughter of Tony and Katherine (Katie) McCue Lewis. She was united in marriage to Billy Fred Tomlinson, October 2, 1945. Jewel is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son, James Toney ''Jimmy'' Tomlinson of Marietta, Georgia; four brothers, Cecil Lewis, Walter Lewis, Warren Lewis, Dewey Lewis, all of Clinton; and two sisters, Helen Lewis Treadway of Clinton, Edith Ann Lewis of Pangburn. Left to cherish her memory are one son, Billy Lewis Tomlinson of Pea Ridge, Arkansas; one daughter, Judy Lou Tomlinson Tallman of Pea Ridge; four granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one brother, Donald Lewis of North Little Rock; and other relatives and friends. Jewell was a 1944 graduate of Clinton State Vocational Training School (now Clinton High School). She attended Draughon Business College in Little Rock, Arkansas and TCU in Fort Worth, Texas. Jewell was a retired executive secretary of the General Dynamics Corp. of Fort Worth, Texas. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clinton since 1938. Per Jewell's wishes she will be cremated. Memorials may be made to the Methodist Church or Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Howard Grinder
Howard “Fat” Grinder, age 91 of St. Joe, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Highland
March 6, 2018 Court in Marshall, Arkansas. He was born in the Burr Oak Community of Searcy County, Arkansas on February 11, 1927 to Harvey Grinder and Myrtle DePriest Grinder. Howard was a heavy equipment operator for over 20 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Howard was an excellent gardener and spent many long hours cultivating his tomatoes. He liked to watch boxing and westerns. Survivors include his wife, Connie Ramsey Grinder; one son, Frank Grinder of Harrison; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Harold (June) Grinder of Pindall and J.D. Grinder of St. Joe. Howard is preceded in death by his parents; his children, Vicki Beard, Mike Grinder and Ann Alread; and his siblings, Earn Grinder, Marie Still, Jack Grinder, E.G. Grinder and Bob Grinder. Funeral services will be10 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial will be in Silver Hill Cemetery near St. Joe.
Shirley Ruby
Shirley Lea Ruby, 88, of Bay City, Michigan and Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, died Thursday morning of heart failure. She is survived by a slew of people who think that really sucks. She grew up in Canajoharie, New York, loved school and was head cheerleader, president of the student council, and star of the senior play. As her sister Marion McKinnon put it, "She did it all.” Shirley and her first husband, Forrest McNary, had three daughters, Carol, Barbara and Linda. They divorced in 1959. Shirley taught el-
ementary school in New York and Maryland. She worked with troubled children in Norristown, Pennsylvania. She married the school’s founder, Sheldon Rappaport, and they developed a program to train teachers on special needs students. They divorced in 1990. She is survived by her sister, three daughters, one grandson and two great-grandchildren. She is already sorely missed. A celebration of her life was held Feb. 27 in Fairfield Bay.
Ernest McKay
Ernest Kenneth McKay Sr., 89, was born February 6, 1929 to the late Charles and Maudie Lee (Stewart) McKay in Booneville, Mississippi and passed away February 27, 2018 at his home in Shirley. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Pat McKay, one daughter, Mary Phillips and one son, Gary McKay. He is survived by two sons, James McKay, Kenny McKay (Janet), one daughter, Julie McKay, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Thursday, March 1, 2018, at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Interment was at Colony Cemetery in Bee Branch, Arkansas.
Jimmy Massey
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March 6, 2018 Obituaries from page 4 Jerusalem, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018. He was born February 15, 1943 in Jerusalem, a son of the late James R. Massey and Edith Baker Massey. He was a supervisor at Purina Mills and the founder of the Jerusalem Pickers. He is survived by his wife Judy Stroud Massey; two sons, Kent (CJ) Massey of Paducah, Kentucky, and Jerry (Missy) Massey of Hattieville; grandchildren, nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty (Louis) Walters,
and Deborah (Larry) Blackwell. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda (Havis) Rackley. Funeral services was Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Harris Funeral Home Chapel, Morrilton. Burial was at Robertstown Cemetery.
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Letter to the Editor Wake up Van Buren County, school shootings can be anywhere. What is so hard to get rid of the military rifles? No one needs them except for the military that uses them.
non, age 99, of Perry, Arkansas, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018. She was born July 4, 1918 in Van Buren County, a daughter of the late Jess Kincannon and Minnie Bost Kincannon. She was a cattle farmer and a homemaker. She was of the Christian faith and a member of the Downtown Church of Christ. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Carl Kincannon. Graveside service was 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Elmwood Cemetery in Morrilton.
Seems like the egghead in D.C. can't figure out that simple problem. Who pays who up there? Irene Watts Clinton
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Senior Center menus / February Clinton/Damascus
March 6 – Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, fresh fruit. March 7 – Chicken Parmagiana/ sauce, spinach salad, corn, breadstick, spiced peaches. Marcy 8 – Fried fish, baked beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies, banana pudding. March 12 – Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit. March 13 – Swiss steak, rice, fried okra, roll, apricots. March 14 – Chicken and dumplings, green beans, stewed tomatoes, butterscotch bars. March 15 – Lemon pepper chicken, baked corn casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, chocolate pie. March 19 – Cheesy chicken and potato casserole, Brussels sprouts, roll, hot winter fruit. March 20 – Meatballs/gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, roll, fruit cocktail. March 21 – Taco soup, chips, salad, strawberries and bananas. March 22 – Smothered pork cutlet, pickled beats, broccoli, roll, cobbler.
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March 6 – Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, salad, French bread, brownie muffin. March 7 – Pinto beans w/ham, spinach-topped tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie. March 8 – Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit. March 9 – Lemon pepper chicken, baked corn casserole,
zucchini and tomatoes, chocolate pie. March 13 – Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit. March 14 – Pork loin, pickled beets, broccoli, roll, peach cobbler. March 15 – Swiss steak, rice, fried okra, roll, apricots. March 16 – Ravioli/sauce, peas and carrots, salad, garlic bread, hot cinnamon applesauce. March 20 – Chicken Paramigiana/ sauce, spinach salad, corn, breadstick, spiced peaches. March 21 – Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, bread, fresh fruit. March 22 – Sliced ham, black-eyed peas, greens, strawberry applesauce cake. March 23 – Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding.
Scotland
March 6 – Taco soup, chips, salad, strawberries and melon. March 7 – Smothered pork tips, pickled beets, broccoli, roll, peach cobbler. March 8 – Meatballs/gravy, carrots, mashed potatoes, bread, mixed fruit. March 12 – Baked chicken strips, cauliflower/cheese sauce, peas and carrots, oatmeal cookie. March 13 – Chicken Parmigiana w/sauce, spinach salad, corn, garlic bread, spiced peaches. March 14 – Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, bread, fresh fruit. March 15 – Fried catfish, quick-baked potato, pinto beans,
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hushpuppies, banana pudding. March 19 – Swiss Steak, rice, okra, roll, apricots. March 20 – Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit. March 21 – Lemon pepper chicken, baked corn casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, chocolate pie. March 22 – Pork roast, AuGratin potatoes, pickled beets, bread, apple cake.
Shirley
March 6 – Pinto beans/ham, spinach-topped tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie. March 7 – Cheeseburger pie, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, bread, pineapples. March 8 – Hashbrown ham casserole, spring salad, breadstick, strawberries, angel food cake. March 12 - Swiss steak, rice, fried okra, roll, peaches. March 13 - Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit. March 14 – Pork loin, mashed potatoes, glazed beets, bread, apple cake. March 15 – Chicken/dumplings, green beans, stewed tomatoes, butterscotch bars. March 19 – Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, California blend vegetables, bread, fruit. March 20 – Chicken Parmigiana/ sauce, spinach salad, corn, breadstick, spiced peaches. March 21 – Sliced ham, black-eyed peas, greens, cornbread, applesauce. March 22 – Fried fish, seasoned potatoes, coleslaw, hushpuppies, banana pudding. Clinton, Shirley and Scotland centers are open Monday-Thursday. Damascus is open Tuesday and Thursday. Fairfield Bay is open Tuesday-Friday.
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School menus Clinton Junior & Senior High
March 6 Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Chicken Parmesan or pizza, salad, corn, juice/fruit. March 7 Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, hot cinnamon apples. Lunch: Chicken fajita flat bread or nacho salad, pinto beans, cinnamon muffin, juice/fruit. March 8 Breakfast: Ham and biscuit, tater smile. Lunch: Pork roast or chicken strips, creamed potatoes, green beans, rolls, no bake cookie, fruit. March 9 Breakfast: Cereal, doughnut fruit. Lunch: Ham and cheese Hot Pocket or Manwich, coleslaw, fries, pears. March 12 Breakfast: Cereal, Graham crackers, fruit. Lunch: Chicken pot pie, breadstick, pizza quesadilla, salad, corn, juice/fruit. March 13 Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Mexican pie or chicken crispitos, pinto beans, cinnamon bread, juice, applesauce. March 14 Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuit, gravy, fruit. Lunch: Salisbury steak, rolls, or open-face turkey sandwich, creamed potatoes, green beans, dessert, mixed fruit. March 15 Breakfast: Pancake pups, hot cinnamon apples. Lunch: Turkey
and cheese on flat bread or barbecue pork on bun, coleslaw, fries, pears. March 16 Spring break starts
Clinton Elementary
March 6 Pancakes, bacon, strawberries. Lunch: Baked ham, creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, mixed fruit. March 7 Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit. Lunch: Chicken fajita, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, applesauce. March 8 Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, ham, biscuit, pears. Lunch: Pulled pork/bun, broccoli and cheese, northern beans, roll, strawberries. March 9 Breakfast burrito, peaches. Lunch: Pizza, salad, corn, pears. March 12 - Funnel cake, peaches. Lunch: Mini corn dogs, coleslaw, baked beans, mixed fruit. March 13 Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, pears, Lunch: Chicken nuggets, creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, peaches. March 14 Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit. Lunch: Mexican pie, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, applesauce. March 15 Breakfast: Cereal, Graham crackers, applesauce. Lunch: Hamburger, curly fries, pears. March 16 Spring break begins
Champion season - Fourth-grade Lady Jackets' basketball team finished 13-0 to win the conference championship.
Telling a story - Shelby Dawson, Junior Miss Van county, read to the kindergarten classes at Clinton elementary school.
School news Shirley School District spring break is March 19-23. A transition fair is a post-secondary preparation event that will assist students with special
needs in planning for life after high school; students will also be able to learn what services are available to them. South Side High School will host 40 vendors (colleges, vocational, trade school, apprenticeships, and more)
and special guest speakers for students Wednesday, March 14. Speakers will be in the Fine Arts Building, and vendors will be in the gym. Counter singer Pam Tillis will perform at the South
Side-Bee Branch Fine Arts Building on Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased through the high school office. For more information, call 501-654-2242, Ext 115.
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March 6, 2018
Jeff Burgess Crabtree
“Endless Gardening” is a program being presented by Alread EHC,Thursday, 1:30 p.m., in their clubhouse on 16 West. The focus will be on “making it easy” so that those with diminished physical capabilities can continue to garden. Subjects will include raised beds, tools and techniques, exercises for those with arthritis, plus much more. Printed materials will be provided. It’s free and open to the public. “Recycling Day” is Saturday, 8-10 a.m., at the Alread Cafeteria. Have you hugged your recycle bin today? Talked to Ray Berry about all the washing that had occurred on country roads due to the recent heavy rains. He said that the road up to the Crabtree Cemetery was in bad shape. He thought his son Dennis had equipment that would smooth it out, and wondered if the county could provide gravel for the project. Jim Gillam stopped to talk while I worked on the flowers in front of The Voice. He said he read the Crabtree News and particularly liked the continuing updates on Louis Jackson’s efforts to become the county’s molasses baron. Turns out it was Jim who provided
Louis with the pipe for the new irrigation system. There are a lot of us molasses lovers that would be very happy to see this project work out. Marge Koone called in an event and then mentioned the trumpeter swans staying on several ponds out near Rex Road. Thanks to Robert Gaut, The Voice had a photo of those swans in the Feb. 20 Edition. I had to drive all the way to Boxley Valley near Ponca to see my first. Early daffodils are now blooming near everywhere in the county. A neighbor called to say her trout lilies were blooming and mayapples were just starting to push up out of the ground. I saw my first dandelion of the season last Friday. Sounds like spring is rushing towards us. That’s good, right? The USGS says an early spring can bring out disease carrying ticks and mosquitos earlier than usual; can cause an earlier, longer and more vigorous pollen season; and frost can kill off baby flower buds before blooming adversely affecting birds, bees, butterflies and fruit production. Sigh. Apologies to ACCDA for mentioning here last week an Alread Calendar listed event that had been
cancelled. Note the phone number that follows can be used to call in such changes. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
Thelma Murray recently visited Marty Smith of Lost Creek Road and Jesse and Dee Bryan of Lute Mountain Road. Dee is having some health issues but she still has her sweet smile. Have you noticed spring has sprung, the grass is growing and the flowers are blooming? The Middle Fork of Little Red River that flows through Shirley got full but it didn't get out of its banks.
Thelma Murray Shirley
Jo Carol Hamilton went with Renee and Philip Carr of Rushing and his mother Charlene Carr of Fox to St . Louis, Missouri, on February 23. They traveled there to attend the Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints both Friday and Saturday. On their way home they stopped at Aldi’s in Rolla, Missouri. Jimmy and Thelma Murray attended a birthday dinner for Jimmy's oldest living cousin, Jewell Kocher of Fox. She is 89 and still in pretty good health. All of her five children and most of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were there. Jimmy got to see a lot of his family Sunday afternoon in Fox.
DENNARD WATER ASSOCIATION Clinton Water has taken over operation of our system. Should you need assistance; please call: 501.745.4320. You will need to pay your bill at: Clinton Water and Sewer; 368 Main Street Clinton, AR. Or mail to: Clinton Water and Sewer PO Box 277 Clinton, AR 72031 The Dennard Water Board would like to thank all of our members for their patience during the transition and for always allowing us to serve you. The Board and cooperation will be active until Clinton transfers our loans or acquires funding to pay off our loans. At that time, we will dissolve the corporation and dismiss the board. During the loan process; Clinton Water will make our payments to Rural Development and operate the Rural Development requirements. The Board would also like to thank the Clinton Water manager and the Clinton Mayor for working with us and the City Council for approval. We also want to thank our staff and operator for many years of service. Our system was installed in 1997 with around 150 members. We now have around 348 members and 45 miles of line. Our goal was to supply water to as much of our service area as requirements would allow and then turn the system over to a larger system. We have accomplished that goal. We have added water to Rocky Hill Road, Libby Lane, an extension on Hwy. 254, Linn Creek, Plant Church, Oyler, Flat Rock, Delta, Tracewood, and Hip Lane, all of these folks needed water. We are thankful for the original board members and for so many in our community that assisted in developing the Dennard Water System and provided all of us with quality water; making life better for all.
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Ruth and BE Webb are both doing better. I talked to her today and she sounded a lot better. Ruby and Thelma Webb came and spent the day with them and brought lunch. They had Mexican chicken, tomato soup and peach cobbler with ice cream. Ruth says it was delicious and they had a really good visit. It sure sounds good! We are having a fundraiser at the Formosa Community Center on March 10.
Page 7 We will have chili with all the fixins’, a silent auction and also a dessert auction. Heath Sanders with be there to entertain us, and some of the politician will be speaking. I hope we have a good turn out. The proceeds will go toward the upkeep of the Community Center. So everyone come out and have a good meal and fellowship and support our community. The event will start at 12 noon. Marva Ward went to the dermatologist last Friday and is going to have to have some surgery on her arm. Good luck to you on that, Marva. R G says he is “fine as the hair in a mouse’s ear”. So my conclusion is that he is doing mighty fine! JR and I and Thelma Murray went to Marshall on Thursday to an estate sale out on Bear Creek. I didn’t find anything I couldn’t live without, but if I had, I don’t think I could have afforded it! We came back to Clinton and then headed to Conway for shopping and lunch at Golden Corral. We made it home a little before 6 and we were pretty much pooped. I didn’t have much trouble sleeping that night! Have a good week and God Bless.
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week at Clinton were Bill Bonds nd Ferrell Weaver. Winners this week were Bill Roberson and Ferrell Weaver. Those guys take this game really seriously. Come watch sometime. We were treated to a beautiful birthday cake and ice cream honoring Carol Cruise. Her family went above and beyond. Mrs. Danece Bowling fell in her home and hurt her leg. She was doing OK when I went to visit her. She joined us at the center this week, looking beautiful as always. Mr. Troy is not doing well. Keep him in your prayers. Gerry Bridges shared some beautiful daffodils at the Clinton center. Spring is just around the corner, hopefully. Mr. James Payne and family are thrilled at the doctor’s report. The cancer has shrunk and for that we are all grateful. Good things happen to good people. We ate fish last week at Fairfield Bay. It was good as always. They have a great working crew in their kitchen. A trip is being planned to Wye Mountain to see the daffodils. Make sure you get your name on the go list. Think we have had enough rain for a while. Too bad we can’t get some later this summer when we need a shower or two. Get out and enjoy the beautiful sunshine and spring flowers an green grass. A friend “not” in need is a friend indeed!
Clubs
The Idlehour bridge club met Thursday the home of Danna Hensley. Winners for the evening were: high, Conie Reamey; second, Emma Hink; traveling, Jo Nell Warren; bingo, Billie Fendley.
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Birthday celebration There will be an 85th birthday party for Katie Bradford at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at the Damascus Community Center. For more information, contact Wanda Lowry at 253-0928.
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Eastern Star - Installation of officers for Damascus Chapter 515, Order of the Eastern Star, was completed at the March 1 meeting. Pictured are Worthy Matron Ellen Gentry, Worthy Patron Leonard Follmann, Elaine Theberge, Steve Trawick, Patricia Cates, Janet Trawick, Dorthy Follmann, Linda Ann Rogers, Jolinda Sue Bryant and Nita McCoy. The chapter meets the first Thursday of each month in Damascus at the Doric Lodge 471.
Master Gardeners / February Pet of the week by Cynthia Lacken
The Van Buren County Master Gardeners are already planning for the annual plant sale which will be held this year on Saturday, May 12 at Ed Leamon Park in Fairfield Bay. It will be held in conjunction with the city festivals, Bloomin’ in the Bay, Blues & BBQ and Cruisin’ the Bay. We will be offering locally grown perennials, annuals, bulbs, shrubs, native plants, herbs, and vegetables. Our Master Gardener Craft Table will delight you with handmade “Pocket Planters”, butterfly sculptures, succulent baskets and more. Great Mother’s Day gifts! Special guest speakers are Ruth Andre, the “butterfly lady”, who will give a talk on butterfly habitats at 12:30 p.m. followed by Jan-
et Carson, Arkansas’ favorite horticulturist. Of course, Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions. We are also lining up a stellar list of crafty vendors who will tempt you with indoor/outdoor items for both home and garden. The plant sale is free to the public, rain or shine and runs from 9 a.m.2 p.m. (note the new times). And of course, we’ll have the famous Kirk Men grilling up their special cuisine! Now that the weather is warming up and you find yourself out in the yard, assess your beds and see what needs to be moved, cut back, divided or removed. If you have an area
that is overgrown and could use thinning out, the Master Gardeners will be happy to divide and donate the excess plants to our annual plant sale. We call it Dig & Divide and are already scheduling requests! We are looking for
omon’s seal, quality lilies, just to name a few. Your beds are revitalized and we repot the excess with fresh soil for our plant sale. For questions about Dig & Divide, or to schedule, call Eleanor Hilsenrath at (501) 253-7272.
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quality plants that require periodic dividing such as hostas, ornamental grasses, peony, variegated liatrope, nandina, Sol-
VBC Judge Roger Hooper continues his "Road Show" this year in the Gravesville Fire Dept. Monday, March 12th, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. There will be a slide show presentation on the present and future road improvements and the economic developments of our county. Sheriff Randy Gurley will also be presenting his own slide show on the VBC Sheriff’s Department. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited.
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Demented mice Scientists want roadkill deer From the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Biologists are ramping up roadkill surveys for the next
month and are asking all Arkansans to report any dead deer they see along roads and highways. Road-killed deer offer biologists a
chance to monitor for chronic wasting disease throughout the state without the need to kill deer to obtain samples.
Here’s a news flash, not all mice are as smart as Mickey, Mighty or Speedy Gonzales. Some even get dementia. That’s right, they can get Alzheimer’s. Of course, we give it to them, but studying the little rascals can give us some information about how to avoid this terrible disease, or as my wife calls it, my normal. An interesting
study was recently published that shed some hope. They found that by subjecting mice to blinking lights, they do not get Alzheimer’s, or if they have it already it can help reverse it. Isn’t that amazing, a blinking light can keep you from getting dementia. So, since I have been pulled over by the police so many times, I should nev-
er get it. Usually, in your brain there is something called microglia cells that clean out faulty proteins. If you haven’t heard, Alzheimer’s is caused by faulty Tau Proteins. Anyway, when the scientists subjected these mice to flickering lights, the microglia cells became more active. It’s kind of like me, when my wife yells at me loud enough I will finally get up of the couch and take out the trash. If you would like to watch a video that explains it a lot better than I could, you can use the following link, https:// www.youtube. com/watch?v=O_ p4QWkE2Ls. Ron Henson BSRN
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Anglers looking for a new favorite fishing location can find their way to a good catch with the help of downloadable fish attractor locations available at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s website at www.agfc.com/ fishattractors.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission approved a minute order at its Feb. 22 meeting, granting 167 ballistic vests from AGFC inventory to Vest for Life, an organization that distributes functional body armor to law enforcement agencies that do not have the budget to purchase them.
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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 on Page 2)
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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 one-year 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, March. 2, 2018. Drawing will be at 4 p.m. Friday, March. 2.
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Quote of the week It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see - Henry David Thoreau
Van Buren County Trivia Statehood in 1836 and a financial panic in 1837 led many people to move to Van Buren County. They generally lived on small family-run farms, though by 1850 there were 103 slaves listed on the Census. (Solution on Page 3)
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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 Faith Lutheran 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 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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NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 11617 Cottonwood Circle Northport, AL DATE OF DEATH: June 22, 2017 The undersigned was appointed Administrator of the estate of the above-named decedent on February 26, 2018. A contest of the probate can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 6th day of March, 2018. BILL M. BEVERAGE By: /s/ Nathan S. Morgan NATHAN S. MORGAN, Bar No. 2009269 MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044
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CLINTON, AR 72031 DATE OF DEATH: FEBRUARY 12, 2018 Scott Grose was appointed Executor of the estate of the above-named decedent on February 15, 2018. A contest of the probate can be affected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 27th day of February, 2018.
DATE OF DEATH: June 26, 2014 The undersigned was appointed Administratrix of the estate of the abovenamed decedent on February 16, 2018. A contest of the probate can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 27th day of February, 2018. LAUREL BROWN,
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CLARENCE LEROY DAVIS AND IMOGENE DAVIS, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEES OF THE CLARENCE LEROY DAVIS AND IMOGENE DAVIS REVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST DATED APRIL 26, 2013; FIRST SERVICE BANK; PATTY DIESING; and BANK OF THE WEST DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF COMMISSIONER’S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Circuit Court of Van Buren County made and entered on the 22nd day of January, 2018, in a certain cause, No. 71CV2014-45, then pending therein between Plaintiff, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Defendants, Imogene Davis, Individually and as Trustees of The Clarence Leroy Davis And Imogene Davis Revocable Family Trust Dated April 26, 2013, First Service Bank, Patty Diesing and Bank Of The West, the undersigned, as Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public venue to the highest bidder, at the County Courthouse, in which said Court is held, in the County of Van Buren, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on the 14th day of March, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., the following described real estate, situated in Van Buren County, Arkansas, to-wit: SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (S1/2 NE1/4 SE1/4) SECTION FOUR (4), TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE FIFTEEN (15) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, CONTAINING 20 ACRES, MORE OR LESS TERMS OF SALE: On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute a surety bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with approved surety, bearing interest at the rate of ten percent per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money. Given under my hand this 22nd day of February, 2018. /s/ Debbie Gray . Commissioner of Circuit
No: 71PR-18-23 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA H. COWSERT, deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 164 Hensley Street Clinton, AR 72031 DATE OF DEATH: November 8, 2017 An Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee was on the 20th day of February, 2018, filed in the above referenced Court for the purpose of bringing down title to the following described real property in Van Buren County, Arkansas, to-wit: PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (PT. N½ SE¼) AND PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (PT. SW¼ NE¼), SECTION TEN (10), TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE FOURTEEN (14) WEST, MORE DEFINITELY DESCRIBED BEGINNING AT A POINT 217 FEET NORTH AND 347 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NW¼ SE¼ OF SAID SECTION 10, FROM WHICH POINT RUN N 07°W 245 FEET; THENCE N 75°E 161 FEET; THENCE N 15°W 1,000 FEET; THENCE EAST 335 FEET TO ARCHEY’S FORK OF LITTLE RED RIVER; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION WITH THE MEANDERING OF SAID RIVER 1300 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTH SIDE OF “OLD” RIGHT OF WAY OF U.S. HIGHWAY 65; THENCE S 80°W 347 FEET; THENCE S 67°W 175 FEET AND THENCE WEST 58 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 10 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. AND LOT TWO (2), BLOCK THIRTY-NINE (39), OF THE CITY OF CLINTON, BEING INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LANDS. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published the 27th day of February, 2018. By: /s/ Kent Tester . KENT TESTER, ID No. 89123 Attorney for the Estate 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7077 Fax 501-745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com
March 6, 2018
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Fishing Report
Heavy rains from last week have pushed lake and stream levels much higher. Many lakes have seen an uptake of 10 to 20+ feet in rise over the week and limited some fishing opportunities. Greers Ferry Lake's rise has hurt trout fishing opportunities for waders on the Little Red River. You'll need to drift-fish due to the high river.
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Little Red River
(updated 2-282018) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips.com (501-6909166) said the rain last week and Tuesday night raised the level of the lake to 468.4 feet msl. This is 6 feet above normal. It all boils down to high water on the river. Tuesday night’s rain has muddied the river and it will probably take a couple of days generation to help the water clarity. Drift-fishing will be the only option until the water recedes. Remember to be safe on the river during high water. Dripping Springs Landing at Pangburn will be closed indefinitely because of a mudslide and debris.
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 468.40 feet msl
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(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 2-282018) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-9401318) said the lake has come up over 12 feet, from 456.03 feet to 468.46 feet msl. It is currently 6.42 feet over normal pool of 462.04 feet msl and rising and will continue to come up with the rain. The black bass fishing is good if you can find them, as they have moved a lot with the rise and warmup. Run-ins and secondary points should be great and getting better every day on Rat-L-Traps, spinnerbaits, jigs and squarebilled crankbaits. When the water clears some, look for a great jerkbait bite in mid-depths and a C-rig and football headed jig to still work for the deeper fish. The crappie are on the move
as well, coming up with the water. Longer days will put them in some of the bushes, up creeks and rivers, and the lake fish suspended shallower in the water column as well. Try dipping a minnow or jig in shallow bushes, while for the lake fish look in pole timber and over buckbrush in the 5-8-feet range. Bream will be moving shallower as well. Concentrate in 10-15 feet of water, using crawlers. The walleye have gone on upriver to where the river species will spawn. When the water clears, the bite should be good. A few can be caught now by whomever wants to brave the elements. Right now use bright-colored crankbaits and bright-colored jigheads tipped with minnows or a small bream. The lake fish will be moving more toward humps, points and riprap banks to where they will try
and spawn later on. Try dragging a minnow or small bream on a jighead, catfish rigs or a dropshot. The hybrid bass and white bass feed will be off the charts when the water clears some as they do not like dirty water. Look on flats, points and bends in the river or next to it on humps, etc. for the best action. Be sure and find the shad, use spoons, inline spinners, hair jigs, swimbaits and Alabama rigs.
Brewer Lake
(updated 2-282018) Larry Walters at Bones Bait Shop (501-354-9900) said the clarity is stained and the water level is high. Bream are fair on worms and crickets. Crappie are biting fair on chartreuse jigs. No reports on bass, catfish or any other species.
Lake Maumelle
(updated 2-282018) Jolly Rogers Marina (501-8685558) said the lake is a little high and has a little color from all the rain but is starting to clear up. Black bass are good. With water temps in the low 50s and on the rise, the bass are starting to move into pre-spawn areas. Crankbaits and jerkbaits are working well in 6-10 feet of water. A few can also be caught in shallow water on spinnerbaits or chatterbaits. Kentucky bass are good. Spots for the most part are still a little deeper than the largemouth. Main lake rocky banks or
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points are best with a crankbait or jig. White bass are excellent. More reports coming in this week from anglers catching limits of white bass. They can be found on the west end of the lake and under the Highway 10 bridge. Use Rooster Tails, CC Spoons, deep-diving Bandits, and Bombers. Crappie reports are poor. The high muddy water is making for a tough crappie bite. Once the water settles down, they will start heading shallower due to the warming weather. No reports of bream, and no reports on catfish.
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White River
(updated 2-282018) Sportsman’s White River Resort (870453-2424) said the trout catches have been fair. The river level is high, as generators are running in the morning and shutting off in the afternoon.
Bull Shoals Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 660.73 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl). (updated 2-282018) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said on Monday the lake level was at 652 water and the temperature was about 46 degrees. He said it’s starting to warm up. You could find some
48-, 49-degree water Monday in the backs of some of these creeks. There’s a couple different patterns going on. It seems like the fish are in transition from winter haunts coming into spring. The shad are starting to move around and it's made the bite tough the last couple days. There's been a shad kill up the lake and there's a little bit of a shad kill on the lower end, too, depending on where you're at. The brush piles the AGFC put in are amazing. Fish are already on them – not all of them have fish on them, but a lot of them are holding a lot of little fish, which is great. Del said, “A big shout out to those guys – great job on the brush piles. We’re catching fish off them already.” Del said the deep bite has been pretty sporadic still with the shad moving around, but if you get on top of them on the secondary points or the main lake points, anywhere the channel swing comes in on a bluff, and if you see you can drop in on them – they're not there all the time – drop the drop-shot or spoon. You can video game those fish and pull a few off there. Del said that’s not really a go-to style he would rely on, but it's something he'd look for when he was out. There’s a deep bite for the jig, too.
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Other wordly - With clouds above and Archey Fork valley shrouded in dense fog the descent on 16 West into Clinton last week appeared other worldly. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
A young squirrel sits on a window sill at a home in Clinton last week. (Photo by Robert Snyder)
Grand opening - Davis Cash Lumber in downtown Clinton held a grand opening last week in downtown Clinton for its new rental center. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
Bradley enrolls in leadership program Gayla Bradley is Clinton one of 28 participants taking part in LeadAR, a statewide leadership development program sponsored by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service. Since 1984, LeadAR has sought to develop rural leaders as well as help urban residents grasp the importance of agriculture in the state. Agriculture is Arkansas’ largest industry, adding more than $21 billion to the state’s
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