The Voice of Van Buren County - July 24, 2018

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TUESDAY, July 24, 2018 / Vol. 4 Issue 30 / 75 cents

High winds blow through county

JPs hear about Tahoes, dog bites, troubled girls

Homeowners Kristy and Michael Sowell, who live on Libby Lane in Dennard, narrowly escaped serious damage to their home last week. Kristy says some gutters were damaged but the roof was not. “We got lucky,” she said.

The damage at the Sowells’ home occurred last Thursday.

Conditions in the county got even worse early Saturday morning.

Many lost power and Petit Jean Electric crews worked through the night to get it restored. Most were back on by around 10 a.m. Saturday morning Trees and limbs were reported blocking roads on School Hill in Clinton. The story was the same on Highway 336.

There was no reports of injuries.

Weather conditions for this week is forecast to be hot and dry through Thursday with a chance of rain Friday through Monday.

Two Van Buren County deputies wrecked their Tahoes last month, Sheriff Randy Gurley told the Quorum Court last week.

Neither deputy was injured, but one of the Tahoes was a total loss.

The insurance payoff, Gurley said, was $30,254 on the 2016 vehicle. The deputy was going to Shirley on a call when he was run off the road, Gurley said.

Justice of the Peace Dell Holt asked how many wrecks this particular deputy has had. Gurley said besides colliding with deer a few times, he has had two wrecks.

“We don’t need an officer on our force who can’t control their vehicle,” Holt said.

Gurley said the deputy is no longer driving a Tahoe.

In the second wreck, Gurley said the deputy was turning around to pursue a man who was thought to have been trying to pick up a child around Highway 110 when his steering locked up. The Tahoe went off the road and turned over. Gurley said he believes the problem was a manufacturing defect but General Motors did not agree.

The sheriff also told the Quorum Court that Van Buren County has more than 100 convicted sex offenders living here, and another one who is in jail may have cancer. He said if the doctor for the detention center decides the inmate needs expensive tests, that cost will fall on the county. Medical costs for the jail had been down this year after a doctor was hired to come to the jail instead of taking the inmates to the emergency room when they need medical attention.

Animal Control Officer Tim Pike reported that he answered 40 calls last month and picked up 19 dogs and 16 cats. He said there were four dog bites and one cat bite. A woman on Magpie Lane was attacked by a pack of eight dogs, he said. Six of them were caught and tested negative for rabies. In the cat bite,

he said, a woman stopped to help a cat that had been Gurley run over and it bit her.

The justices of the peace also heard from a representative of Judge Tony Braswell’s office.

Leanne Brown said the judge has received a $1,000 grant from United Way to begin an intervention program for juvenile females who have had brushes with the law. It is a six-month program and will accept six girls. The program will help the girls with their self-esteem, provide them with exercises classes and books. Brown said the girls come from bad situations at home. She said girls are committing domestic crimes more than boys of the same age group. “We just want to break that cycle,” Brown said.

Also: * Circuit Clerk Debbie Gray said her office got rid of its postage machine for a much more cost effective way of mailing items. She said she is now using stamps.com, which costs about $16/month.

Election coordinator Jeff Hall addressed the JPs about the cost of this year’s elections, noting that the county had an unexpected election and runoff because of the death of a state representative.

County Judge Roger Hooper said the county expects to get about $80,000 back from the state for the elections and will need to reappropriate some of that back into the election commission account.

911 coordinator Tayler Fisher explained the process 911 dispatch has used to begin updating equipment.

Craig Fisher, who manages county buildings, said the county did not receive all the grant money it had applied for and could not afford all the electrical updates the history Courthouse needs at one time.

JPs approved eight ordinances last week.

Those ordinances can be found on Page 10.

Hardy

Ezell

session of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony, as well as misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

She was in the parking lot of a grocery store in Shirley when someone called the sher-

iff’s office and a deputy said she was behaving erratically, according to the report. The report states the deputy found a used syringe in her car. Her court date is Aug. 30 for plea and arraignment.

(Photo by Kristy Sowell)

This is the scene Wednesday in Alread, a day before the winds began.

(Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

Officers find drugs, guns in home Two Arkansas Department of Community Correction officers were checking up on a probationer when they found drugs and a weapon.

Jordan Patrick Hardy, 30, of Lute Mountain in Shirley, was in possession of a fully loaded .357 Magnum pistol tucked under his mattress, according to an affidavit for arrest.

During the July 12 search of his home, of-

ficers also found about 7 grams of what appeared to be methamphetamine, 10 marijuana plants and other items, the report states. The correction department officers called in the 20th Judicial Drug Task Force.

Hardy was charged with simultaneous possession of guns and firearms, a Class Y felony; possession of firearms by certain persons, a Class D felony;

possession with purpose to deliver meth/ cocaine, a Class B felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony; manufacture of a controlled substance, a Class D felony; and misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance.

Plea and arraignment are set for 9 a.m.

Aug. 30 in Van Buren County Circuit Court.

Also awaiting a day in court is Brandi Gann,

37, of Clinton, who is facing charges of possession of a controlled substance meth/cocaine, a Class D felony.

Her plea and arraignment are set for Aug. 30 in Circuit Court.

Gann and Steven O’Neill were arrested around 11 p.m. July 17 at the Johnson Hole, according to the report.

Kelly Ezell, 32, of Mountain View, has been charged with pos-

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Calendar First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf, 557 Highway 337, Higden is presenting Lisa Nelson in concert on Sunday, July 29 at 6 p.m. All are invited to come and listen. Finger foods will follow the concert. All is free; there is no charge or love offering.

The Van Buren County 911 Budget Committee will meet at the VBC Courthouse Annex in the Quorum Court Room Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 6 p.m.

The Clinton Water Department Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the water department on Main Street in Clinton. The meeting is open to the public.

The Clinton A&P Commission meets every third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Clinton Municipal Airport on Highway 16 East. The meetings are open to the public.

Math classes will be held at 100 Success Drive, Clinton on Monday evenings. You must be a UACCM Adult Education student to participate in this class. Contact 501-745-6554 to set up an appointment to register and to learn more about this class.

Movies in the Park will be held at Archey Fork Park and movies will begin at dark. This is a free event sponsored by the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department. Movies in the Park will run through the month of August with the lineup as follows: August 3 - CoCo; August 10 - Black Panther; August 17 - Avengers Infinity War; and August 24 - Jumanji.

49th Annual Greers Ferry Lake & Little Red River Cleanup Sept. 8: The lake and river clean up is always the Saturday after Labor Day. The third annual "Love the Lake & River" weekend will be held n conjunction with the clean-up. For more information or to volunteer go to visitgreersferrylake. org/cleanup.

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GoGreen program

UA Extension Agency

Cattle buyers looking for the best Arkansas livestock may need to look no further than the green ear tag awarded as part of the Natural State Preconditioned Calf Program.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture program is meant to produce calves that are better prepared – or preconditioned -- to deal with the stress that goes with leaving their birth ranch.

“Preconditioning involves vaccination, castration and calves who are weaned and understand how to find food and water in troughs,” said Shane Gadberry, professor-ruminant nutrition or the University of Arkansas System Di-

vision of Agriculture.

High-quality calves are important in Arkansas, which is ranked No. 11 in the nation for the number of beef cows.

Most of the calves raised in Arkansas are not farm-to-plate, which means they will likely be spending part of their lives in another barn by the time they are six or seven months old.

“The program’s nickname “GoGREEN,” refers to the green ear tags placed on cattle meeting the program requirements, which include delaying marketing for at least 45 days after weaning.

For more information, contact your local county Extension office at 745-7117 or visit www.uaex.edu/gogreen for additional program details.

July 24, 2018

Police Report The following arrests were made by the Van Buren County sheriff’s office from June 28 through July 12: * The deputies of the Van Buren County sheriff's office arrested 46-year-old James B. Smith of Fairfield Bay on charges of fleeing, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

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* Van Buren County sheriff's deputies arrested 47-year-old Christopher M. Adams of Shirley on charges of domestic battery-three. * The deputies of the Van Buren County sheriff's office arrested Belinda M. Drexler, 35, of Clinton on charges of public intox. * Sheriff’s deputies arrested 32-year-old Shawn M. Fulsom of Colorado on charges of public intoxication and no proof of insurance. * The deputies of the Van Buren County sheriff's department arrested Jennifer L. Scovill, 41, of Utah on a felony warrant. * The deputies of the Van Buren County Sheriff's Department arrested 42-year-old Louis Michael Ticheli of Clinton on charges of driving on a suspended license.

Drexler Veterans Commission meeting - Governor Asa Hutchinson greets Van Buren County's Col. (Ret.) Ingram Philips at the quarterly meeting of the Veterans Commission. Philips of Fairfield Bay is one of 15 appointees advising the governor of veteran issues across the state. His primary focus is on the delivery of longterm healthcare in the two Arkansas service members homes and state-contracted nursing facilities.

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Once again it is time to start planning Creative Arts Exhibits for the Van Buren County Fair. Fair Week is September 17-22, 2018. Entry for Creative Arts exhibits will

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Get the scoop on courts and crime in the county.

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July 24, 2018

Neighbors

Jeff Burgess Crabtree

“Hot Summer Favorites” is this month’s theme at Crabtree’s Senior Nite Potluck at the Foursquare Church, Friday, 5:30 p.m. The community is invited.

A Dinner & Bingo fundraiser is Saturday, 5:30-8 p.m. in the EHC Building, Alread. Public’s invited.

Talked to Eunice Lemings about the Potluck theme’s meaning.

She said, “I’m bringing ice cream! My No. 1 favorite when it’s hot.”

She was also considering something with tomatoes as husband Leon had successfully grown many varieties including some low acid orange and yellow ones she liked. And his beans, purple and wax, are prolific so she also considered a cold bean salad. She went on to say longtime Crabtree correspon-

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The Idlehour Bridge Club met at the home of Emma Hink.

High - Emma Hink Second - Jo Nell Warren Traveling - Billie Fendley Bingo - Gay Whillock

dent Opal Tester, who has moved to Conway, had planned to come a week too early and was unsure she could make the changed date.

Note: Crabtree’s Senior Night Potluck is always the last Friday of the month. Except next month when it is cancelled due to scheduling conflicts.

The moon pairs with Saturn Tuesday night and Mars Friday night, when there’ll also be a total eclipse of the moon, often called a “blood moon” due to a reddish tint. This eclipse will be a long 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Mars is closer than it’s been in 15 years and brighter than even Jupiter until September. A family telescope could show surface features if it weren’t for a planet wide dust storm raging now.

The thunderstorm front that blasted through last Friday night brought down limbs and even trees up this way. Neighbors reported a power outage that lasted several hours.

If you haven’t added extra mulch to your garden yet do it soon.

High temperatures accelerate evaporation and a thick mulch, 2” for fine or 4” for coarse, will slow that down.

More can smother, which is good if you’re only controlling weeds.

If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.

James and Joyce Burns Scotland

Can you believe it is

already July 24, 2018?

This year is already more than half gone.

I have been behind all year and now I do not think I will get caught.

My dad used to say the older you get, the faster time goes by. He certainly was correct in that department.

I heard this morning that someone is going around destroying mailboxes again.

There was several Wednesday or Thursday night and I saw some more this morning. I thought that was a federal offense and it is terrible to think the boxes that have been torn down belong to older folks that will have a hard time putting up another one or have to pay someone to do it for them. I understand that someone saw them but would not report it because they are afraid they will be vandalized or have other trouble. There should be some way to put a stop to this.

Our Dear Friend of many, many years, Sam Black passed away Thursday evening just after 5 p.m. I have not heard about the service yet. He has been a friend to this community and he will certainly be missed. I also heard that Irma Ayers passed away this week and her service was last week.

This was a fine lady and she will be missed and always remembered for for smile and gentle nature. Remember Ruby Gardner in your prayers. I tried to call and check on her before I sent this to the paper and the phone was busy so I do not think there has been any change.

April Willis has accepted a teaching position in the ABC Program at South Side School and will start to work this school year..

Congratulation April. I was supposed to have put it in last week’s pa-

per. I apologize. I had a glitch in my computer and it did not retrieve the last paragraph after I got it turned back on.

Sorry about that.

If you have Scotland news and call James Burns at 5923935 he will see that it gets into the paper so everyone can share it.

P.S. Daniel McCoy felt sorry for Gary Ingram and built him another bench. Did not get the old one back but, he does now have something to sit on while he waits for the store to open and he can get his coffee.

Now he will have to find something else to complain about.

Have a great week and stay cool.

Patsy Ward Formosa

DeLane Story has returned home after a long visit with her family in Alaska. When her daughter, Paula, returned from her trip overseas, DeLane went home with her to Fairbanks. They had a family picnic one Saturday and 23 family members came.

Her son, Reedy Story and his family and her daughter Lisa and her family, who live in Alaska, attended. Her son, David and Pinyan Story came up from Rocky Mount, Virginia.

DeLane’s brotherin-law, Tom Story, and his kids and grandkids got to be there too. So that made it extra nice having them all together.

While she was there, they went to Denali Park. DeLane said

Page 3 it was a clear day and it was showing all its glory! It was beautiful.

Paula came back home with her and spent 4 more days with her.

DeLane and Paula went to Hot Springs Village to visit her sister, JoAnn Hancock, on Sunday. She had a long stay in the hospital, but is at home and recuperating now.

DeLane says she had a great time, but is glad to be home and is trying to get back in her routine.

That sounds like a good place to go for vacation (especially in July)!

Donna and Richard Sherrod have been staying home and resting up from their week with the grandkids.

This weather don’t make me want to get out much either.

Anne Mann is doing better. She is still in therapy from her cow wreck. Hope you are feeling much better real soon, Anne.

Marva and RG Ward had company from Upland and Gas City, Indiana, last week. They were her cousins, Cindy Waggy and Debbie Dickerson.

Cindy’s granddaughter, Kady also came for the visit.

While they were here, they went to Baptist Hospital and visited their uncle, Carl Ed Dickson. Carl’s wife, Thelma and their daughter, Carla was there also. So they got to visit with them. Carl passed away on Thursday, his funeral was at Harris Funeral Home in Morrilton onTuesday.

Condolences go out to all his family.

While the cousins were here Sue Stamper and Marva took them to visit other cousins and relatives. They visited their Aunt, Voncille Martin, in Plumerville. They also visited John and Alice Spires in Adona. John

and Alice’s daughter and granddaughter and grandsons were there for the visit too.

They also visited Hazel Spires and her niece, Yolanda, in Morrilton.

Sue Stamper had dinner for them at her home one night and several relatives came to visit them there. It sounds like a good visit for everyone.

Thelma Murray and I went to Conway onTuesday. We had appointments at 9:30 and 1:30, so we filled in the middle by going bowling. We had fun and while she was at the doctor’s, I went shopping and picked up a few things. Kroger had a good sale going!

We went to town on Thursday and JR ran into his cousin, Mike Ragland from Marshall. They had a short visit. JR was glad to see him, it had been a while!

We also saw another cousin, Leon and Jessie Horton. It’s always good to see them and visit a little.

Well, it has been a hot week, so stay in and stay cool.

Have a great week and God bless.

Amanda Berger Highway 110

There is going to be a Fire Wise Appreciation Supper at the Highway 110 Volunteer Fire Department on Elba Road. The date for this event is Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. The Lucky Draw Band will be providing the music, and they will See neighbors on page 6

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Obituaries

Samuel Black

Samuel Norman Black, 91, of Scotland, Arkansas passed away on July 19, 2018, at home. He was born December 31, 1926, in Mansfield, Arkansas. Samuel was the son of the late Elmer T. and Bessie Black.

Sam was an employee of John Deere for 37 years prior to his retirement and attended the Walnut Grove Community Church. He loved dirt farming and growing vegetables, most of which he gifted to those he knew.

Sam loved to tell stories of his younger years growing up in Arkansas and rarely forgot the name of anyone he met. He proudly served in the Air Force during World War II. Survivors include two sons, Garry (wife Barbara) of Greensboro, North Carolina, and Larry (wife Karen) of Morrilton, Arkansas; one brother Francis (Bud) Black of Hampton, Illinois; one sister, Betty Randall of Rock Island, Illinois. He was a proud grandfather to 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura “Geneva” (Lowrance) Black; brothers Truman, Bill, Walter, Freeman, Roland, James, Jessie; one sister, Elizabeth (Lucy); two sons, Tommy and Donald; one granddaughter,

Fairfield Bay man killed A 50-year-old Fairfield Bay man was killed in a one-vehicle crash July 9.

William Wingate was driving a 1998 Dodge Ram east on Highway 16 in Cleburne County when he at-

Southside Baptist Church in Damascus with Brother Steve Stephens and Dr. Billy Don Crow officiating. Burial was at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Scotland.

Jennifer Jill (JJ).

Serving as pallbearers are Adam Black, Aaron Black, Sam Black, Scott Black, Matt Damewood, Darrell Black.

Services were held Monday, July 23, 2018, 10 a.m., at the Lighthouse Church in Scotland, Arkansas with Pastors Larry Black and Darrell Black officiating. Visitation was be one hour prior to service at the church. Burial was at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Scotland.

ly 30, 2018, at the First Baptist Church in Clinton. Visitation is at 10 a.m., and memorial service is at 11 a.m.

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Hazel Larch

Hazel Joyce Larch, 86, of Clinton, Arkansas, died Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Oakview Heights Continuous Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

She was born September 24, 1931, in Conway, Arkansas, the daughter of Walter Ruel Jones and Vera (Phillips) Jones. She was married to Jake Larch for 53 years, and he preceded her in death in December 2015.

For 31 years, Hazel and her husband owned Larch’s Clothing and Shoe Store in Albion, Illinois.

Survivors include daughter Belinda (Ken) Johnson of Clinton; sister Edith Everett of Mt. Carmel; one grandson; two great-grandchildren; and many friends and other family. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother; and two sisters.

In keeping with Hazel’s wishes, her remains were cremated. A visitation and memorial service will be at the Northside Baptist Church in Grayville, Illinois, on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Visitation is at 10 a.m. and memorial service is at 11 a.m. A second visitation and memorial service will be Monday, Ju-

Erma Ayers

Erma Corene Ayers, 75, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at her home. Erma was born September 25, 1942 in Alpine, Arkansas to the late Odie and Ira Buck. She was a member of the Southside Baptist Church; she was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother.

Left to cherish her memories are seven grandchildren; four step-children, Tom Ayers, Susan Humbach, Robert Ayers, John Ayers.

Erma is preceded in death by her parents, brother, husband and son.

Pallbearers: Ethan Mizell, David Mizell, Christopher Mizell, Jimmy Barnett, Shawn Riddle, Todd Lawrence.

Services were Friday, July 20, 2018, 1 p.m., at the

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tempted to negotiate a curve and crossed the westbound lane. According a report by the Arkansas State Police, the pickup went off the roadway and struck a tree. The accident occurred about 6:54 a.m. and weather conditions were clear and the roadway was dry.

The Van Buren County Water Association is accepting nominations for the following board positions: Position 4 Crabtree & Position 5 Cleveland/Scotland.

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Candidacy will only be considered if written request is received in the office by 4:00 PM, July 31st, 2018.

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July 24 – Red beans and rice, turkey sausage, mixed vegetables cornbread, pudding.

July 25 – Pizza w/meat, garden salad, strawberries, angel food cake.

July 26 – Taco salad, refried beans, Mexican corn,

Nancy Carla Fox, 61, of Fayetteville passed away July 16 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. She was born January 3, 1957 in Phoenix, Arizona to Everett and Audrey (Newman) Fox. Nancy had lived in Fayetteville for seven years after moving from Clinton. She enjoyed rock collecting, books, art, singing, her TV shows, horses, dogs, and animals in general. More than anything she loved being around family and doing things together.

Nancy was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include two sons, Peter Ryan Siegfried of Carbondale, Illinpis and Spencer Davis Siegfried of the home; her mother, Audrey Fay Fox of the home; three sisters: Carolyn Joyce Fox of the home; Lona Fay Fox of the home, and Elizabeth Cline (Barry) of Clinton, Arkansas; two grandchildren; the father of her children, Kim Ryan Siegfried; and other relatives.

Donations in her memory may be made to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, AR. Or Circle of Life Earlene Howard Hospice Home in Springdale, AR. A memorial service celebrating her life is planned at a later date. frosted grapes.

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Clinton Center is open Monday through Thursday Damascus Center is open Tuesday and Thursday

I would love to play Santa Claus at Christmas, but I can’t. I can’t slide down the chimney, I have Santaclaustraphobia. Sorry about that.

Claustrophobia (the fear of confined spaces) affects about 4 percent of the population. Many more than that have a milder case of this disorder.

It’s real interesting how it works. When you visualize a small space, an area on the left side of your brain is stimulated. When you then visualize a larger space, an area on the right lights up. So, the difference in your perception between the spaces is due to the distance between those two areas in your brain and how big of an area is stimulated.

In those who have claustrophobia, the area on the left side of the brain is smaller than in those who do not suffer from claustrophobia.

Near space is perceived in your mind as anything that is closer than the length of your arms. So, people with longer arms perceive near spaces as being larger. So, if you have claustrophobia, you can just blame your parents. Might as well, you blame them for everything else. (I’m a parent, can you tell?)

Claustrophobia has been treated in the past by something called Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). This is a lengthy process and quite expensive. However, they have recently discovered that virtual reality may be an effective treatment of this disorder. Yes, it’s those things you hook your smart phone to and it gives you 3-D vision. From what I understand, it’s rather amazing. But, before you rush out and buy one, you still need a therapist to assist you in overcoming this phobia. The good news is that it is not as terrifying as CBT and not nearly as expensive.

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Champs The Arkansas Fastbreak won first place July 14 in the Slammin Buckets Tournament in Conway.

Team members are (from left) coach Brian Hall, Harrison Hall, Daniel Cobb, Steven Walthall, Joseph Bell, Hank Pruitt, Sevan Hurt, and Kragen Bradley.

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Compliments to the chefs - Jimmie Kirkendoll has a hug for the cooks at the Shirley Senior Citizens Center, Carolyn Vittitow and Michelle Woosley, after a wonderful lunch.

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A little college aid - At their monthly meeting July 16, the Flame Riders Chapter 911 President Ralph Tester (right) presented a $500 scholarship to Charleston Sowell to help him on his way to college. Sowell, a 2018 graduate of Clinton High School, is attending nursing school in Morrilton this fall. Also pictured are his parents, Amanda and Chris Sowell.

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195 Highway 16 E, Clinton, AR (501) 745-4011

academic resources at UCA. “Both campuses are very strongly student-centered and focused on creating an environment emphasizing student success,” said Chancellor Davis. “The UCAUACCM Bear Partners program was formed to essentially treat those identified students as UCA and UACCM students concurrently with both schools working with and tracking students to graduation here and there.”

Highlights of the Bear Partners program include the following: · UCA ID card · Admission to regular season UCA athletic events · Admission to select Reynolds Performance Hall events · Access to Torreyson Library resources (in-person or online) · Apply for the Bear Partner scholarship · Application fee waiver when student transfers to UCA UCA and UACCM currently have 35 existing “2+2” transfer agreements, providing a clear pathway to both an associate degree at UACCM and a baccalaureate at UCA. These agreements allow students to seamlessly transfer to UCA with no loss of credits.

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Confessions of a Christian Homemaker

by Amanda Berger

A season of unknown That is where I have been at; in a season of unknown. It almost feels like a “dry” season. I was not even sure what to write about the past weeks.

Between family emergencies, getting our boys ready for school, getting myself ready to start college, our business and just life there

seems to be no extra time in my schedule.

This dry season spilled over into my spiritual life. I became so busy with personal stuff that I spent less and less time in the Word of God. Isn’t it wonderful when the Holy Spirit convicts us when we are not being Christ minded? I

am still in a season of unknown and this really bothers me. I am sharing this because I know I am not alone in feeling this way. I am unsure what my true spiritual gift is to glorify God ultimately. I am unsure of what my biggest purpose in life is apart from being a wife and mother. This area

Neighbors

Kimberly Lasater Aliff and her husband found out they are expecting a baby girl!

Congratulations on your bundle of joy.

If you have any news to share please call me at 745-4639 or email me at paigeberger2013@gmail.com.

Carol Cruise shared a beautiful picture made of shells. It was beautiful.

Minnie Lee brought a beautiful arrangement of flowers.

The Clinton center served a Mexican food lunch that was very good. New item on the monthly menu.

Scotland’s pool tournament is Aug. 4.

They put on a big show.

The VBCAP has two new members serving on the board.

Cheryl Williams and Mike Snowden. If you have any problems, see them.

Shirley center is having some new people sign up for the program. We are always happy to have new folks.

If you have anything you want me to write about, let me know.

God gives us kinfolk — thank God we can choose our friends.

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be serving pulled pork sandwiches with all the sides. All compliments of the Highway 110 Volunteer Fire Department. Don't forget we will have the drawing on the beautiful quilt that we have been selling raffle tickets on!

Compliments of Wanda Holley. Future updates will be posted on additional parking. You need to save the date for this fun-filled evening. See ya there!

Here in our neck of the woods we have enjoyed the rain we have received this week.

It doesn’t help with temps but nonetheless the rain was much needed.

Bill and Brenda Passmore celebrated their wedding anniversary this week. They celebrated 51 years of marriage! Congratulations Bill and Brenda!

Kay Weaver Senior Centers

Several people went on an outing to JoJo’s at Mountain View for dinner Friday.

If you have suggestions for trips, discuss it with your center director.

Day trip in the county "Day Tripping ... the road less traveled" is a new initiative of Rural Community Alliance, a statewide nonprofit organization. The purpose of the narrated tours is to share the unique and interesting sites, scenes, and stories found in Arkansas' rural communities.

Day Tripping Van Buren County will take place Saturday, July 28 in Van Buren County from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Admission is free but registration is required.

The cost of meals is paid by participants.

Call 870-615-2195 for more info. The event is limited to 24 participants. Bus service will be provided.

Each stop will have narration by a local resident, manager, or owner. The first stop will be the farm on which the Titan Missile Silo explosion occurred in 1980. The land owner will share her experience of the event. The second stop is Rabbit Ridge Farms near Bee Branch where the pigs, cows, and chickens are grass-fed in a beautiful setting, and breakfast will be served. Next stop is Eoff Ranch at Clinton to get the story from the ranch owners about the Nation-

al Chuckwagon Races.

Continuing north, will be a stop at Wade Lucas Farms, then downtown Shirley. Fairfield

Sudoku Solution

Bay Marina and lunch at Fairfield Bay will be final stops before returning to the staging site near Damascus.

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of my life I don’t have the tangible peace of Jesus that is spoken about in Isaiah. It’s so bad its keeping me up all hours of the night.

Have you ever been there? Maybe you are currently in the same situation. I promise you are not alone. My advice it to just stay rooted in the Word.Keep praying without ceasing. It is all in His timing.

I know many people have been wondering where I have been at! I appreciate all the encouragement that I have received and I just want you all to know that I am back to writing again I am excited to start writing about getting ready for the new school year!

Where to find The Voice

of Van Buren County Austin • The Austin Store (Inside sales)

Bee Branch • Snappy's (Outside Rack sales)

Choctaw • Elite Automotive (Inside sales) • Gasoline Alley (Outside Rack sales) • PEH Supply (Inside sales)

• Backyard Antiques (Inside sales) Clinton • Assessor's Office (Inside sales) • CashSaver (Outside Rack sales) • Clinton Drug (inside sales) • Exxon ~ Doublebee’s (Outside Rack sales) • Flash Market ~ Citgo (Inside sales) • Huddle House (Outside Rack sales) • June's Cafe (Inside sales) • L'Attitude Bistro (Inside sales) • McDonald's (Outside Rack sales) • Petit Jean Electric (Outside Rack sales) • Ozark Health (Outside Rack sales) • The Voice of Van Buren County (Inside sales) • The Voice of Van Buren County (Outside Rack sales) • Western Sizzlin (Inside Rack sales)

Damascus • CashSaver (Outside Rack Sales)

Fairfield Bay • Jack's (Inside sales) • Craven’s Grocery ~ Dollar General (Outside Rack sales)

Crossword Solution

Leslie • Misty's Conoco & Convenience (Outside Rack sales) • Smith's Citgo (Inside sales)

Oxley • Oxley Country Market (Inside sales)

Scotland • Lowder General Store (Inside sales)

Shirley • First Service Bank (Outside Rack sales) • Reaves Food Store, Hwy 330 S (Outside Rack sales)

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Make us your Birthday Headquarters!

Main Street Florist & Gifts Happy Birthday Wishes

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July 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James R. Berry

July 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heath Sanders

July 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maxine Florence

July 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gale Smith

July 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Hess

July 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billy Wayne Watson

July 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dylan Jones

July 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Balandran

July 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby Meadows, Jr

July 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Bowling

July 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stan Murray

July 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eva Brown

July 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lodean Reeves

July 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dylan Campbell

July 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sydney Sugg

July 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wanda Green

July 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dylan Watts

July 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary McNeese

July 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Brannen

July 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robbie Stevenson

July 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terri Hicks

July 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wanda Tester

July 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Johnson

July 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haze D. Turner

July 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Watts

July 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maxine Baker

July 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tammy Webb

July 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chrystal Barnett

July 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobbye Bennett

July 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ellie Brown

July 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doyle Blaylock

July 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cody Elliot

July 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gladis Maxwell

July 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Freeman

July 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat Morrison

July 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Hernandez

July 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joyce Smith

July 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freda Pickelsimer

July 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Smith

July 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat Pronia

July 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilma Tate

July 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dale A. Sorenson

July 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melanie Fosko

July 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fred Wilbern

We will have a Monthly Drawing from the Birthday names for a gift from one of the Birthday Page Sponsors!

Simply stop by our office and add your family and friends to our birthday list or email names and dates to us at thevoice@artelco.com or call us (501) 745-8040.

Tammie Williams, owner 374 Main Street Clinton, AR • (501)745-3569 We deliver same day.

Teleflora & FTD Wire Services Available

Sign up once and you are done.

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Happy Birthday Wishes

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Serving Van Buren County and Surrounding Areas

P.E.H. Supply Inc. Plumbing, Electrical, Hardware, Industrial.

Happy Birthday Wishes to You! Cletes "Bill" Blantz, owner MMC (SW) U.S. Navy (Ret.) 4319 Highway 65 South Clinton, Arkansas 72031 Phone: 501-745-6222 Fax: 501-745-2102

Buy yourself a Gift!!

STORE HOURS MON-SAT ...... 10AM-5PM SUNDAY ........ 1PM-5PM

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Northside Shopping Center 117 Bone St

501-745-4988

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Fun & Games

Weekly Crossword

Sudoku Sudoku: The objective is to fill a 9x9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes (also called blocks or regions) contains the digits from 1 to 9.

A cell is the smallest block in the game.

A row, column and region consists of 9 cells and the whole game consists of 81 cells.

(Solution is on Page 6)

Rules

By EuGene Smith

Here at The Voice of Van Buren County, we love puzzles and games, contests and prizes. And we want you to play along with us.

Solve our Word Find puzzle and enter for a chance to win a prize. Puzzle entry may not be a photocopy, originals from newspaper only. Let us know “Where In the County Is This?” and you become eligible for our drawing for a one-year subscription to The Voice. There will be one winner for each contest every month. To enter, mail your puzzles to The Voice / 328 Main St. / 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 August 3 - 2 p.m.

Drawing will be at 4 p.m.

Where In the County Is This?

Where can you see this in Van Buren County?

Tell us for your chance to win a one-year subscription to the Voice. See Rules at left.

Quote of the Week The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.

- Steve Jobs

Van Buren County Trivia One of the leading firms of Clinton in the 1890s was that of S.W. Simpson & Son, who, according to the Banner newspaper, "carry an unusually fine stock of general merchandise."

(Solution is on Page 6)

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CHURCH PAGE

Photo by EuGene Smith

Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Burnt Ridge Community 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 757-2069 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013

Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane, Dennard, AR 72629 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375 First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285 First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113 First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354 First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043 First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw Formosa Baptist Church 630 Highway 9 W, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 6603 Highway 9 West Clinton AR. 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500 Grace Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462 Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273 Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528 Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781

Kingdoms Gate Ministries 10973 Hwy 16E PO Box 335 Shirley, AR. 72153 Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread Lute Mountain Community Church Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 Main Line Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737 Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch

Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Settlement Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8101 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 St. Jude Catholic Church 3178 Hwy 65 S, Clinton 745-5716 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The Zoo Church 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467

Last Week's Featured Church

Burnt Ridge Community Church, 5846 Burnt Ridge Road Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-6737

Pawn • Shooting Sports

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OPEN M-F 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

SAT 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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July 24, 2018

Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Crabtree Community’s 9th annual reunion is set for Saturday, August 4th, 10am to 12noon, at Western Sizzlin in Clinton.

For info CALL:

870-307-2577

Clinton High School CLASS OF 1998 will celebrate their 20th REUNION at Western Sizzlin July 28th at 6:00 pm

PERSONALS

WANTED

Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition.

Call Tom 501-745-4378

VBS - BIBLE BOOTCAMP The Armor of GOD August 8, 9 & 10 6 pm - 9 pm Ages 4 -12 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Hwy 65 S Clinton, AR clintonaz12@ gmail.com

RESEARCH

Reflect A Moment He said, “be careful that you never despise a single one of these little ones"

MISC. FOR SALE

Shop Booth 75 at Howard's Antiques

for crocheted items, knickknacks, dishes and jewelry.

SERVICES

Chambers' Cabinets has moved to 1428 Highway 330 Shirley, AR.

Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom Cabinets, Entertainment Centers, Book Cases, Laminate Tops FREE ESTIMATES Shop: (501)884-6115 Larry: (501)253-0835

EMPLOYMENT

NEED TO HIRE DOMESTIC ASSISTANT SINGLE LADY age 30-60

Must be reliable Duties include: Housework, errands, etc.

FREE ROOM & BOARD PLUS SALARY SAFE AND RELIABLE CALL for information (501)592-3945

EMPLOYMENT

REAL ESTATE

LEGALS

LEGALS

PROPERTY SITE MANAGER

DUPLEXES FOR RENT

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS

Sponsored by J.P. Jackie Sikes VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT

Seeking Rural Development Property Site-Manager, with experience, to live on-site at a 31 unit apartment complex in Marshall, AR. Basic math. organizational and computer /internet skills also required.

Competitive monthly salary. year-end bonus and free 2 bedroom apartment with utilities provided.

Please fax your resume to: 501362-0662 or Email: tlakedev@ suddenlinkmail.com. or mail to: Timberlake, P.O. Box 1135, Heber Springs, AR 72543.

Please do not call property to inquire.

Nice 1000 sqft 2-bedroom Duplexes with appliances. No Pets. No Smoking. $600-$650/month plus deposit.

Call: 501-745-5858 or 501-412-7682

For Sale

31 acres in Alread with Cabin and 2 wells. $34,100.00.

Call (501)745-2551

LEGALS

Equal Opportunity Employer IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS

ONE CARETAKER NEEDED For 2 Rural Development Properties in Clinton and Marshall, AR (total 69 units).

Duties will include but not limited to: Janitorial of buildings common area, Light maintenance (experience required), Painting/ cleaning of units upon vacancy and common areas as needed, various ot her tasks as assigned by Manager.

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

FIRST DIVISION NO. 71CV-2018-130 DON NUNLEY, JACK COTTON, TOMMY JOLLY, BOBBY HOWARD, AND BROCK HARNESS, TRUSTEES OF FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH, DENNARD, ARKANSAS

For Rent

NEED A NEW LOCATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS? Check out 253 Court Street, Clinton AR. 2300 sq ft.

(502)592-2910 or (501)745-1593

FOR RENT Apartment for rent $400.00 plus electric bills, other utilities are included.

Deposit is required.

Call or Text (501)592-1380

FOR RENT Apartments and mobile homes in Bee Branch area. $400$650/month.

Deposit required.

Call for availability (501) 581-8640 After 2:00 pm

NO. 71PR-18-88 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ILA BELLE NEWSOM, deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 4800 White Settlement Road Fort Worth, Texas 76114 DATE OF DEATH: July 29, 2017 On July 11, 2018, an affidavit of collection of small estate by distributee was filed with respect to the estate of Ila Belle Newsom, deceased, with the clerk of the probate division of the circuit court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, under Ark. Code Ann. § 28-41-101.

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the distributee or his or her attorney within three (3) 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.

Then name, mailing address, and telephone number of the distributee or distributee’s attorney is: Chad J. Brown Attorney at Law 203 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 THIS NOTICE first published this 17 day of July. ., 2018.

CHAD J. BROWN, I.D. No. 2010085 Attorney at Law 203 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-8801 FAX 501-745-6262 chad@cjbrownattorney.com

PLAINTIFFS VS. DEFENDANTS: Any person, entity, or organization, claiming any right, Title, or interest in and to: BEING A PART OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST OF THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE AFOREMENTIONED SECTION; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 24, SOUTH 00°03’43” EAST A DISTANCE OF 240.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 74°25’24” WEST A DISTANCE OF 561.97 FEET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF ARKANSAS HIGHWAY 65; THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY WITH A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING AN ARC LENGTH OF 55.20 FEET AND A RADIUS OF 1577.00 FEET WITH A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 03°04’30” WEST AND A CHORD LENGTH OF 55.20 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10°32’02” EAST A DISTANCE OF 185.93 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°18’43” WEST A DISTANCE OF 153.29 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY AND THE NORTH LINE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED NORTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY AND ALONG SAID NORTH LINE SOUTH 89°57’59” EAST A DISTANCE OF 297.88 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTH LINE SOUTH 00°02’01” WEST A DISTANCE OF 240.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°57’59” EAST A DISTANCE OF 213.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 2.58 ACRES MORE OR LESS. WARNING ORDER

REAL ESTATE

FOURTH DIVISION

TO: Any person, entity, or organization, claiming any right, Title, or interest in and to: BEING A PART OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST OF THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE AFOREMENTIONED SECTION; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 24, SOUTH 00°03’43” EAST A DISTANCE OF 240.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 74°25’24” WEST A DISTANCE OF 561.97 FEET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF ARKANSAS HIGHWAY 65; THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY WITH A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING AN ARC LENGTH OF 55.20 FEET AND A RADIUS OF 1577.00 FEET WITH A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 03°04’30” WEST AND A CHORD LENGTH OF 55.20 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10°32’02” EAST A DISTANCE OF 185.93 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°18’43” WEST A DISTANCE OF 153.29 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY AND THE NORTH LINE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED NORTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY AND ALONG SAID NORTH LINE SOUTH 89°57’59” EAST A DISTANCE OF 297.88 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTH LINE SOUTH 00°02’01” WEST A DISTANCE OF 240.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°57’59” EAST A DISTANCE OF 213.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 2.58 ACRES MORE OR LESS. You are hereby warned to appear in the Circuit Court of Van Buren County within thirty (30) days from the first date of publication of the Warning Order and answer the petition of the Plaintiff.

Your failure to file a written answer within thirty (30) may bar you from answering or asserting any defense you have.

Given under my hand and seal this . 13th . day of . July.,. 2018.

VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK By /s/ Debbie Gray .

Circuit Clerk (SEAL)

ORDINANCE NO. 2018-25 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2017-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2018 IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE BY $102,000.00 AND APPROPRIATE SAID AMOUNT INTO THE VAN BUREN COUNTY COURTHOUSE BUDGET FUND 100-0108.

WHEREAS: The Van Buren County Courthouse has been awarded a grant of $102,000.00 from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, a division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage; and WHEREAS: There is now a need to appropriate these funds in order to complete the electrical system repairs and upgrades at the Courthouse.

THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED Section 1. That Ordinance No. 2017-39, the annual operating budget for 2018 is hereby amended; and Section 2. That the sum of $102,000.00 is hereby appropriated into 1000-0108-3103.

Approved this 19th day of July 2018 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper .

Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Sponsored by J.P. Mary Phillips Sponsored by J.P. Mary Philips VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-27 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2017-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2018, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE IN THE 911 FUND BY $8,537.04 AND APPROPRIATE MONIES INTO #3020-501 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE MONTHLY BANK NOTE FOR THE 911 SYSTEM UPGRADE. WHEREAS: A total of $7,170.12 will be appropriated into #3020-501-5003 Note Principal and $1,366.92 will be appropriated into #3020-501-5004 Note Interest, from County General, for the monthly payments of the loan for the months of July thru December of 2018.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: The projected revenue be increased for the 911 Fund #3020-501 and the monies be appropriated as stated above.

Approved this 19th day of July 2018 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper .

Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Sponsored by J.P. Mary Philips VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-26 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW FUND FOR THE 911 SYSTEM UPGRADE #3510 ‘VBC 911 UPGRADE’ AND TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2017-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2018, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE BY $133,590.00 AND APPROPRIATE MONIES INTO #3510-501 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING EQUIPMENT FOR AND MAINTENANCE. WHEREAS: A loan in the amount of $77,941.00 has been received from First Service Bank, and a Grant in the amount of $41,000.00 has been received from United States Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Services; and WHEREAS: The amounts totaling $118,941.00 need to be appropriated into line #3510-501-4004 Machinery & Equipment-other than vehicles along with $14,649.00 from County General to total the equipment cost of $133,590.00, to include tax.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: Fund #3510-501 ‘VBC 911 Upgrade’ be established and the monies be appropriated as stated above.

VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-24 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2017-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2018 IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE BY $4028.00 AND APPROPRIATE SAID AMOUNT INTO THE VAN BUREN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUDGET #1000-0300.

WHEREAS: The Van Buren County Wellness Committee has received a grant award in the amount of $4,028.00, from the Arkansas Coalition for Obesity Prevention; and WHEREAS: There is a need to appropriate the funds in order to carry out the objectives for this funding. Objective #1 is to “educate and inform” VBC residents of the many health-related resources in Van Buren County. An asset map will be displayed in information kiosks in the Clinton area. The cost of objective #1 is $3,768.00; and WHEREAS: Objective #2 seeks to revitalize the community garden located behind the Van Buren County Health Department. The cost of objective #2 is $260.00 THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED Section 1. That Ordinance No. 201739, the annual operating budget for 2018 is hereby amended; and Section 2. That the sum of $4,028.00 is hereby appropriated into the Van Buren County Health Department Budget Fund 10000300-3101 Other Misc./Grant

LEGALS Sponsored by J.P. Dell Holt VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-23 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2017-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2018 IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE BY $34,753.00 AND APPROPRIATE SAID AMOUNT INTO THE VAN BUREN COUNTY SHERIFF’S BUDGET #1000-0400-4005 –VEHICLES. WHEREAS: The Sheriff’s Department sold a 2012 Dodge Charger to the Bauxite Police Department for $4,500.00; and WHEREAS: The Department has received payment for this vehicle and there is a need to appropriate these funds; and WHEREAS: A Deputy was involved in an accident while driving a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and it was declared a total loss

by Risk Management; and WHEREAS: The Department received a check for $30,253.00 from the insurance.

THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED Section 1. That Ordinance No. 2017-39, the annual operating budget for 2018 is hereby amended; and Section 2. That the sum of $4,500.00 is hereby appropriated into the Sheriff’s Budget 1000-0400-4005 – Vehicles; and Section 3. That the sum of $30,253.00 is hereby appropriated into the Sheriff’s Budget 1000-0400-4005 – Vehicles.

TOTAL APPROPRIATION: $34,753.00 Approved this 19th day of July 2018 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper .

Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Sponsored by J.P. Gary Linn VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-22 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE REESTABLISHING THE VBC NURSING PROGRAMSIMULATION CENTER BUDGET #3509-304 AND TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2017-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2018, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $17,720.17 INTO LINE ITEM #3103 TRAINING/ EDUCATION EQUIPMENT. WHEREAS: This Delta Regional Grant money was carried over from 2017; and WHEREAS: If this money is not used, it will have to be turned back.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: The VBC Nursing ProgramSimulation Center Budget be re-established and $17,720.17 be appropriated into the budget as stated above.

Approved this 19th day of July 2018

APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper .

Roger Hooper, County Judge

APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper .

Roger Hooper, County Judge

ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Sponsored by J.P. Todd Burgess

ORDINANCE NO. 2018-21 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF 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 FOR COUNTY GENERAL AND APPROPRIATE $1,000.00 INTO JUVENILE COURT-DIVISION 2 #1000-414.

WHEREAS: A grant of $1,000.00 was received from United Way to assist with a program for girls, ages 14-18 for exercise classes and to purchase books; and WHEREAS: This money needs to be appropriated into the Juvenile Court budget #1000-414-3103 Grants-In. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: $1,000.00 be appropriated into the Juvenile Court Budget #1000-414 as stated above.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION NO. 71CV-2018-130 DON NUNLEY, JACK COTTON, TOMMY JOLLY, BOBBY HOWARD, AND BROCK HARNESS, TRUSTEES OF FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH, DENNARD, ARKANSAS PLAINTIFFS VS. DEFENDANTS Any person, entity, or organization, claiming any right, Title, or interest in and to: BEING A PART OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST OF THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE AFOREMENTIONED SECTION; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 24, SOUTH 00°03’43” EAST A DISTANCE OF 240.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 74°25’24” WEST A DISTANCE OF 561.97 FEET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF ARKANSAS HIGHWAY 65; THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY WITH A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING AN ARC LENGTH OF 55.20 FEET AND A RADIUS OF 1577.00 FEET WITH A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 03°04’30” WEST AND A CHORD LENGTH OF 55.20 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10°32’02” EAST A DISTANCE OF 185.93 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°18’43” WEST A DISTANCE OF 153.29 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY AND THE NORTH LINE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED NORTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY AND ALONG SAID NORTH LINE SOUTH 89°57’59” EAST A DISTANCE OF 297.88 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTH LINE SOUTH 00°02’01” WEST A DISTANCE OF 240.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°57’59” EAST A DISTANCE OF 213.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 2.58 ACRES MORE OR LESS. NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION

Approved this 19th day of July 2018

Sponsored by J.P. John Bradford VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT

LEGALS

VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-20 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF 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 FOR COUNTY GENERAL AND APPROPRIATE $100.00 INTO THE VETERAN’S SERVICE OFFICE BUDGET #1000-800.

Notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas, to quiet and confirm title in and to the following described property in Van Buren County, Arkansas: BEING A PART OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST OF THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE AFOREMENTIONED SECTION; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 24, SOUTH 00°03’43” EAST A DISTANCE OF 240.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 74°25’24” WEST A DISTANCE OF 561.97 FEET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF ARKANSAS HIGHWAY 65; THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY WITH A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING AN ARC LENGTH OF 55.20 FEET AND A RADIUS OF 1577.00 FEET WITH A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 03°04’30” WEST AND A CHORD LENGTH OF 55.20 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10°32’02” EAST A DISTANCE OF 185.93 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°18’43” WEST A DISTANCE OF 153.29 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY AND THE NORTH LINE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED NORTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY AND ALONG SAID NORTH LINE SOUTH 89°57’59” EAST A DISTANCE OF 297.88 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTH LINE SOUTH 00°02’01” WEST A DISTANCE OF 240.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°57’59” EAST A DISTANCE OF 213.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 2.58 ACRES MORE OR LESS. Any person claiming any title or interest of any kind to said property is hereby notified to appear on or before 30 days from the first publication of this notice to assert his/her title or interest in said property and to demonstrate why title to this property should not be quieted and confirmed in Plaintiffs.

WITNESS my hand and seal this . 13th . day of . July. ,. 2018.

VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK By /s/ Debbie Gray .

Circuit Clerk (SEAL)

WHEREAS: office supplies are needed; and WHEREAS: $100.00 needs to be appropriated into #1000800-2001 General Supplies.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: $100.00 be appropriated into the Veteran’s Service Office Budget #1000-800 as stated above.

Approved this 19th day of July 2018

Approved this 19th day of July 2018

Approved this 19th day of July 2018

APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper .

Roger Hooper, County Judge

APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper .

Roger Hooper, County Judge

APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper .

Roger Hooper, County Judge

ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

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July 24, 2018

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Fishing Report

A happy day is had with a nice trout catch on the cool Beaver Lake tailwater.

Photo by Austin Kennedy.

Central Arkansas

Little Red River

(updated 7-182018) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service said they continue see a summertime generation/water release pattern for the Little Red River of a few hours of early afternoon and evening generation. This pattern provides great wading opportunities on the upper river in mornings and lower river in afternoons.

For fly-fishing, Lowell recommends midges, hare’s ears, sowbugs and streamers. Purple and cotton-candy-colored bodies on chartreuse jigheads are recommended for Trout Magnet spin fishing.

Be safe while enjoying the Little Red River. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information or check the Corps of Engineers website (swlwc.usace.army.mil) for real-time water release and the Southwestern Power Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecasted generation schedule.

Greers Ferry Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 459.56 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 7-182018) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-9401318) said the water level at Greer’s Ferry Lake is at 459.58 feet msl as of Tuesday and falling with evaporation and generation. It is 2.96 feet below normal pool for this time of year of 462.54 feet msl.

There has been another shad spawn. It may be gizzard as there are some big gizzard shad around the bank, but nonetheless the fry are small – real small – and that one reason the bite has been tough, along with all the fronts and weeks of east wind, and some of the fish have moved as well. The black bass are eating Texas rigs, C-rigs, drop-shots, football heads, hair jigs, swimbaits and spinnerbaits deep and shallow. Try real shallow with blades and swimbaits, and out to 45 feet – just be patient. The crappie are

up to all their old tricks, just moving up and down suspended. Just drop small minnows or jigs, or a jig tipped with minnow, in 1230 feet. Bream are up shallow and out to 20 feet. Small crankbaits, crawlers and crickets will work a variety of ways. Catfish are good. There are a variety of baits and ways to catch them; bream are working good if you can keep them alive.

Fish are anywhere from 15-45 feet of water.

Some walleye are being caught again with the change of weather and some clouds, etc.

Try dragging crawlers around, and some crankbaits will work as well in 28-45 feet. The hybrid and white bass are still chewing pretty good, day and night. “I had a report of a gentleman from Texas that said he was catching them on a new heavy blade at night. A legend of sorts, Bait Shop Bob, is building them.

But just stay around the bait and you cannot go wrong if you’ll be patient and use a spoon, inline spinner, hair jig or swimbait in 20-70 feet of water.”

Arkansas River at Morrilton

(updated 7-182018) Charley’s Hidden

Harbor at Oppelo (501354-8080) said anglers are fishing early and off river to around 9:30 a.m. when the heat kicks in. Catfish are up around the jetties early in 8-15 feet of water.

Catalpa worms work best. Reports have been good. Bream are up under overhangs early. Use crickets.

White bass, both early and late in the day, are chasing shad. Use shad and pearl-colored crankbaits around the jetties. Reports have been good. Black bass are biting early in shaded overhangs.

Tiny Torpedoes and chatterbaits are working well. Later, they drop to cooler water, 15-20 feet, on wood.

No reports on crappie.

North Arkansas

White River

(updated 7-182018) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) says fishing from Cotter on the tailwater of Bull Shoals Dam produced a good quantity of fighting browns and healthy rainbows this week. All of the browns were less than legal limit but fought hard and gave the anglers a thrill. The new norm for water releases: half a generator (2,200 cfs) throughout the morning, then the rise begins in the Cotter area at about 3 p.m., falling out again around 4 a.m. Again, sculpins were the bait for browns – even an artificial sculpin tied with a jig pulled in a nice brown for a couple of pictures then back to the river. “The brown bite increased in the afternoons several days this week, which is a little uncommon; the pop-up showers and changing pressure systems can be credited for the change in the action, I think. This

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week, a mixture of baits was called for: One day we had luck with the brown trout Thomas Buoyant spoon, the next day the red/gold spoon won the bite. So keep a variety of smaller artificial baits on hand. Always be ready with some shrimp and scented egg pattern baits for a limit of nice rainbows.”

Bull Shoals Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 659.23 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl). (updated 7-182018) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said last week the lake level was at 659 feet msl; water temperature is about 90 degrees, mid-90s, depending on location. We’ve been under a heat advisory, so we're doing halfdays. If you guys want to get out, learn how to drop-shot, it's a great time to learn how to do that. Definitely sticking with the half-days,” he says. The biggest thing is to fish the conditions. It's that time of year, got the thunderstorms rolling in – it might rain, it might not rain, that's going to affect the bite. Early in the morning there's still a topwater bite.

Any walk-the-dog style baits are going to work.

If you get around the fish you’ll notice they’ll be schooling pretty much out toward the main lake, any of those long points or saddles.

If you see them busting you get in there right away, you can catch a few on it. Also started catching a few throwing a spoon at them. If they're a mile out there, if you chunk a piece of lead in there and let it sink, if you get in there right away, you'll catch a few. The top water bite, if you do get one,

the most predominant bite for Del is picking up the spinning rod and putting a drop-shot on them. Places you're going to drop-shop: main lake points, main lake bluffs, secondary points, anywhere where you've got the channel swing banks where it comes in, if you've got deep-water ledges, that's where you're going to want to key in on the dropshot. The conditions that Del will fish the drop shot: If the water is laying flat, or sunny, or the fish just aren't cooperating. “We love to power fish just like you guys. I'd love to go out and throw a Whopper Plopper and catch them.” Whopper Plopper is catching a few fish depending on the conditions. If you stick with it you'll catch a few. “A Whopper Plopper is one of my favorite ways to catch them just like a lot of you guys, so if you're gonna throw the Whopper Plopper with the lake level being where it is – we're right where we're supposed to be, 659 feet – there's a little bit of bushes left in the water, Whopper Plopper fish have been on those transition banks with bushes, points of bushes, a little bit of cover for them to get on.

“Another thing I'm doing is, if it's flat, sunny, some of the deeper docks, you can throw a Flutter Spoon in, pitching that around the docks, any of those docks that have 20 or more feet when you get around them.

Those seem to be the ones that are holding the fish. They'll get in around the shade; make sure you fish the shady side of the docks. With all the boat traffic the lake is dirty, he said.

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In full color - Rain last week brought garden phlox in this Dennard garden back from the edge of wilted.

(Photo by Jeff Burgess)

Ready for new hone - This fellow is about 14 pounds and needs a home. He is good with other small dogs and cats. He currently resides at Gary's Adoptable Pets. Call 745-7346 for more information.

Jill Bailey State Master Gardener Rookie of the Year 2018

July 24, 2018

New member of the pack - This beauty, dubbed Star, is getting her feet wet at her new home with Robert R. Gaut and Corky and the gang. She is a silver German shepherd.

(Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

4-H tours college County Agent Torrie Caston took three 4-H members on a College Tour Road Trip on Thursday, July 19.

The first stop was at Arkansas Tech University to tour the Agriculture Department.

Dr. Willy Hoefler, ATU Professor, showed the 4-H’ers and Caston around the ATU Farm before providing them with lunch.

The next stop on the road trip was at UACCM. The 4-H members were shown the new Workforce Center on the campus and were also shown the other technical programs UACCM has to offer. Shasta Nichols, Admissions Counselor, sat down with the members to discuss all the other programs UACCM has to offer be-

sides the technical programs.

The last stop on this road trip was University of Central Arkansas. Rebekah Luong, FCS Instructor, toured the students around the Family and Consumer Science Department. Luong gave a presentation to the students about the many different degrees and fields offered through the department. While the 4-H members attending were pretty young, each college pointed out that it is never too early to plan for the future.

For more information about 4-H and becoming involved in programs just like this one, contact Torrie Caston at the Extension office. Call 501-7457117 or email tcaston@uaex. edu.

Skipping stones Always highly energetic and full of enthusiasm, Master Gardener Jill Bailey was honored at the State Master Gardener Conference as the State Master Gardener Rookie of the Year.

Arkansas will host the third annual Great Southern Stone Skipping Championships on Saturday morning, September 1, 2018, at the Fairfield Bay marina on Greers Ferry Lake beginning at 9 a.m. Proceeds from the charitable event, hosted by Great Southern Stone Skipping Championships, Inc., an Arkansas-based nonprofit corporation, will go to Arkansas Foodbank to be divided equally among its member food pantries in Choctaw, Clinton, and Greers Ferry, Arkansas.

Past year’s events featured current and past stone skipping world-record holders Kurt “Mountain Man” Steiner and Russ “Rock Bottom” Byars who bested all other competitors to win the championships with 33 skips and 28 skips, re-

spectively. “Surely,all of us here in the South who spend more time throughout the year on the water possess superior talents in skipping rocks as compared to our northern brothers and sisters,” said event co-founder John Baker. Baker, added “But that did not prove true at the past two year’s Championships, so I hope we can change that at this year’s event.”

The event is free to spectators and event T-shirts will be available for purchase. Those wishing to compete pay a $10 entry fee. Cash prizes of between $50 and $150 will be awarded for the top three finishers in the men’s and women’s flights (13 and older) and the youth flight (12 and younger). Judging will be performed by volunteer military veterans with keen eyesight.

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