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TUESDAY, November 7, 2017 / Vol. 3 Issue 45 / 75 cents The Voice salutes
Van Buren County’s veterans
Administering the oath is Deputy Secretary of State A.J. Kelly, with Mary Philips and Ingram Philips.
Philips named to post Governor Asa Hutchinson recently appointed Colonel W. Ingram Philips of Fairfield Bay to the Arkansas Veterans Commission. Commissioner Philips, United States Army (Retired), will join 14 other appointees from across the state as the governor’s advisers on all veterans’ issues. His term of office is for five years. Chaplain Philips entered the service from the University of Florida’s Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) in 1961. His initial active duty was for two years as a lieutenant in the Armor Branch. He then served six years in the Florida Army National Guard as an Ordnance officer. Following seminary, he returned to active duty as a troop and hospital chaplain. His total service was 30 years and rank at-
tained, Colonel. His awards and decorations were numerous and included the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star Medal. He achieved two campaign stars for combat service in the Persian Gulf War. He retired in 1997 from duties at U.S. Army Headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany, where he was director of chaplain operations for Europe and the Middle East. With his wife, Mary (now a Van Buren County Justice of the Peace), Philips moved to Fairfield Bay in 2005. The commissioner is a four-term constable and Fairfield Bay Police Reserve. He is a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Sons of the American Revolution and other heritage societies. His great-great-grandfather was a Georgia military surgeon during the Civil War.
Students honor veterans South Side-Bee Branch Environmental and Spatial Technology (EAST) students are hosting a local celebration to honor those men and women who have served or are currently serving stateside or abroad. This year, the celebration will be held at the South Side Bee Branch Performing Arts Center at 8:45 a.m. November 9. The Veterans Day assembly will include choral singing, guest speaker SFC Ryan Brown, and read-
Halloween celebrations Scare on the Square drew about 3,500 people to downtown Clinton on Halloween night. See more scenes from the spooky night on Page 17.
ing of winning essays submitted to the Veterans of Foreign War essay contests, The Voice of Democracy (9-12th grade) and The Patriot’s Pen (68th grade). EAST invites all veterans and their families to join them as they honor military service. A light breakfast will be served to veterans and their immediate family. EAST also invites the general public to unite with them to pay tribute to those who serve so that we may all live in freedom.
Sawing logs – Pig Eye Daze in Scotland featured many contests, including sawing logs, Saturday. Organizers say as many as 800 people attended the daylong festival and they are already starting to talk about next year’s celebration. More photos, Page 6.
Mayors, county judge gather Mayors of three of Van Buren County’s incorporated cities as well as the county judge and sheriff came together Friday for an intergovernmental meeting. County Judge Roger Hooper opened the meeting on an optimistic note, talking about progress made on the county roads, tourism and a falling unemployment rate for the county (4.9 percent in September). When it came time to talk money, Clinton Mayor Richard McCormac found himself on the short end of the stick as both the Fairfield Bay mayor and the sheriff said they need more money from Clinton. Mayor Paul Wellenberger shared the numbers from 911 Dispatch, which is headquartered in Fairfield Bay, and told
Attending the intergovernmental meeting were (from left) Fairfield Bay Mayor Paul Wellenberger, County Judge Roger Hooper, Damascus Mayor L.B. Pavatt and Clinton Mayor Richard McCormac. McCormac that statistics show that Clinton should be paying Fairfield Bay at least $20,000 more than it currently it. Sheriff Randy Gurley said the sheriff’s office used to get $25,000 a year from the city until 2005 when it was cut to $12,000. He said he was not sure why, but that figure is not sufficient to house inmates for Clinton and to transport juveniles and pay for
their stays in Faulkner County. McCormac said he would discuss both issues with the City Council and he invited Wellenberger and Gurley to attend a budget meeting and present their requests. McCormac said some good things happening in Clinton include work on the water system and growth on Highway 65. The city, he said, “is in decent shape.”
Wellenberger said Fairfield Bay is getting close on a deal for a 63-room 4-story hotel, adding that the commercial appraisal was due that day. He said sales tax receipts are up and that the community had the highest number of hotel starts in 17 years. Shirley Mayor Lisa Hackett was unable to attend the meeting, which is held a couple of times a year.
Top golfer – Ty Johnson is the most highly decorated golfer in the history of Clinton High School. See his story on Page 10.
Boo Bash This little bunny ventured out for Shirley’s Boo Bash. More photos, Page 18.
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Naturalists in Training learn about water quality monitoring during training on the Archey Fork River in Clinton City Park.
What is a Master Naturalist? By Bob Verboon
“What is a Master Naturalist anyway?” Well, the answer may depend on which one you talk to. They’re all volunteers, but their interests range widely. Some really enjoy cleaning up area hiking trails, while others have fun looking for tiny critters in local creeks. Some like identifying and mapping native plants and wildlife in state parks. Others derive satisfaction from coaxing wildflowers to bloom in a meadow or cultivating native and other plants useful to early Ozark inhabitants. However, they all love learning more about nature, while doing what they can to keep the natural state natural. And every fall they start hunting for more like-minded individuals. The newly formed chapter of Foothills of Arkansas Master Naturalists (FAMN) recently opened applications for the second year class of volunteers for 2018, according to chapter president Tom Nowlin. The chapter invites residents who are interested from Heber Springs, Conway, Clinton and surrounding areas to apply. The course for “Naturalists in Training” begins January 1
for a New Year’s Hike Meet and Greet. This event will be held at Wooly Hollow State Park and is an informal gathering. Actual classes begin on January 27, 2018 and concludes with graduation Saturday, May 19. The application form and class schedule are available on this web page: http:// wordpress.arkansasmasternaturalists.org/ how-do-i-join/. (Scroll down to “FAMN.”) “New members have a lot of fun learning about everything from rocks to plants and animals found in the Ozarks,” says Nowlin. Experts teach classes in eco-regions, geology, astronomy, mammals, Interpretation, entomology, herpetology, ornithology and botany. Lessons also include practical skills like stream monitoring and trail maintenance. Students receive their own guidebooks in many fields. “But there are no exams,” Nowlin reassures. “We learn by listening, observing and doing. We also schedule special advanced training classes in various topics for all members throughout the year.” FAMN members also organize purely recreational activities, such as hiking trips on area nature trails and float trips on the Buffalo River and other
streams in the area, he added. Ongoing projects will include monthly stream water monitoring on local streams. Stream team members evaluate local creeks by testing water chemistry and collecting and counting bugs and other critters in different creeks, including Archey Fork and the Little Red Rivers in Van Buren County and the North Cadron Creek in Faulkner County. “We will host a variety of volunteer opportunities,” Nowlin says, “and many of our members will work on more than one team.” New members’ classes begin January 27, 2018 with orientation at the Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler Street, Conway. Other classes will be held on the UCA Campus Planitarium, the Van Buren County Library, Clinton City Park, Petit Jean State Park, South Fork Nature Center, Choctaw, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Mayflower and Woolly Hollow State Park to name a few. The class is limited to 30 applicants, so Nowlin urges interested persons to apply soon. For more information, prospective volunteers may email Tom Nowlin at twnowlin@artelco.com or call him at (501) 7235122.
Getting in the spirit – The nurses and staff of Ozark Health Home Care brought smiles to patients’ faces with a little Halloween spirit last week.
How big will they get? Bobby Smith of Choctaw poses with his 7- to 9-foot tall elephant ear plants recently. They’ve grown 2 feet since last year.
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Neighbors
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Pearl Mahaney celebrated her 107th birthday Oct. 31 at the Ozark Health Nursing Center with employees, family and friends. Pearl was a regular at the Shirley Center for many years. She was known as the Domino Queen and one of the sweetest ladies ever. She was a delight and thanked everyone who attended the celebration. We think she may be the oldest living resident of Van Buren County. If you know of an older one, call the Voice and tell us, 745-8040. There were some weird-looking folks Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Clinton Senior Center. The baked ham dinner and meatloaf dinner at the Clinton Center last week were really tasty. Pool winners at Scotland were Wendell Cassell, first place, and Glendale Rogers, second place. Clinton pool winners were Bill Bonds and Gary Kirkendoll. Mr. Bonds won’t let me take his picture. If you have anything you want me to write about, just let me know. Thank you for your comments about the news. I appreciate all of you.
Clubs The Idle Hour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Emma Hink. Winners for the evening were: high, Merl Eoff; second, Helen Dobbins; traveling, Danna Hensley; bingo, Gay Whillock
Twin girls shower set
Happy birthday to my sweetie on the 5th, I’m going to have to take him out for a good dinner soon. That’s all I could dig up for this week! Have a great week and God bless all.
There will be a twin baby girl shower for Erica Murray on Saturday, November 18, 2017, from 2-4 p.m., at the Shirley Community Center. Erica is registered at Walmart and Target. All friends and relatives are invited.
Jeff Burgess Patsy Ward
Crabtree
Formosa
Condolences go out to the family of Joyce Bradley. She passed away on Nov. 1. She was a member of Formosa Church of Christ. I know she will be missed by many, she was a very sweet lady. Marva Ward and Sue Stamper made a trip to Little Rock on Monday for Marva’s doctor’s appointment. On the way home they stopped by to visit with Retha Brock at Conway Regional Hospital. She had surgery on the 1st and was doing good. Hopefully she is at home now. On Wednesday Marva and Sue made a trip through Scotland and Gulf Mountain to check out the fall colors. They reported that they aren’t as pretty as they could be. Anne Mann reports that the haunted house, sponsored by the Van Buren County Rescue Squad, was a success. That is good news! Anne also told me that Patsy Huie got to come home from the nursing home and is doing good. Thank God for answered prayers! Johnny and Joyce James hosted the Clinton Church of Christ Fall Festival. They played games, went on a hayride and had a devotional service. They also had a bounce house for the kids. I know that went over well. Joyce said they had perfect weather for a bonfire. Around 50 people attended. There hasn’t been much happening around the Ward residence. Just some yard mowing and I’ve been picking up walnuts. Nobody else seemed to want to pick them up! I’ve got a few to go and then I will take them to the huller in Marshall.
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Brenda Passmore has been busy stealing from the squirrels that live in her back yard by harvesting lots of black walnuts. Last week we finally got some relief from a very bumpy road. The country graders finally came down and graded our dirt road. I am almost certain I can predict when it will rain next because it always rains after they grade it. Our family enjoyed a fun-filled night of trick or treating. Shane and Hunter dressed up as two bots from Transformers. They were a hit at Scare on the Square. Fire trucks made their way past our house a couple days ago. Apparently a neighbor's little building caught on fire. Thankful nobody was hurt. The Highway 110 Fire Department will be having its elections on the first Thursday of December at 7 p.m. If you live in the district and pay your fire dues, you are encouraged to attend and cast your vote. If you have not paid your fire dues you can pay them the night of the elections. Fire dues are $50. Monthly meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. If you are interested in joining the Volunteer Fire Department, you must be the age 18 or older. We are in need of volunteers. Everyone come on out to the meetings, vote, and get involved. If you have any news you want to share, please call me at 745-4639 or email me at paigeberger2013@gmail.com
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Thursday, 1:302:30 p.m., the Alread EHC meets in their clubhouse. Persons interested in joining this fun group are encouraged to attend. It’s Recycling Day, Saturday, 8-10 a.m., at the Alread Cafeteria. Saturday, 5:30-8 p.m., it’s Dinner & Bingo Night at the Alread EHC Clubhouse. The public’s invited. The hills are alive with the sound of gunfire beginning Saturday as modern gun hunters look for deer. Non-hunters should, for safety’s sake, wear high visibility colors when walking in the woods at this time. Dennis Berry led the Crabtree Foursquare Church’s annual woodcutting for shut-ins and the infirm Saturday past. More than 15 people cut near 25 ricks of wood. He went on to say that the church is combining their Thanksgiving and Christmas potlucks into one Holiday Potluck to be held December 3 or 10. Also the traditional popcorn ball Christmas Program is scheduled for December 17. Dennis promises to get his persimmon seed predictions for winter weather soon. “Blooms of Note” going on now: Pansies! After the hard freezes begin it’s difficult to find much flower color anywhere but indoors. One exception is the incredible pansy. Colors and bicolors in yellow, gold, orange, purple, violet, red and white are available. Pansies are winter hardy here and can survive light freezes and short periods of snow cover. Regular deadheading can extend the blooming period through winter into spring. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community, call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
Care Cap gets $5,000 contribution AT&T is contributing $5,000 to Care Cap Connections, an Arkansas-based organization that is meeting a unique need by providing Care Caps for those who are losing or have lost hair due to chemotherapy or other cancer- related treatments. The volunteer-run charity was founded by Mary Philips, who created the first Care Cap after her sister’s stage 4 liver cancer diagnosis in 2005. In her honor, Mary and
more than 1,500 volunteers have sewn over 80,000 caps to date. Care Cap Connections was nominated to receive the funding by the AT&T Arkansas Pioneers, who have volunteered with the organization since 2010, meeting once a month with other volunteers to sew the caps. The funding received from AT&T will assist Care Cap Connections with sewing and shipping more caps to those in need.
Cuter than a bug’s ear – This is Jasper, a small 9-month-old male looking for a forever home. Jasper enjoys walks and being outside. He gets along well with other dogs, kids, and adults. Jasper is about 15 pounds and won’t get much bigger. He especially love dog treats. Will you be Jasper’s family? Call SNYP Arkansas at 501-745-7697 or drop by for a visit. The shelter is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. You can also schedule an appointment.
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Obituaries
George Lovell
Rev. George James Lovell, 75, of Clinton, Arkansas, went to be with our heavenly father Friday, October 27, 2017. He was born to Preston and Lucy Lovell of Clinton on November 26, 1941. James was a man of God for many years and pastored at Half Moon Church for the last five years. He enjoyed reading the Bible, fishing and watching boxing. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jimmy Lovell; and granddaughter, Blakaen Lovell. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Gloria Jean Tillery Lovell; three children, Terry and wife Anita Lovell of Clinton, Patsy and husband Jess Barton of Scotland, Arkansas, and Paul Lovell of Clinton; grandchildren, Brandon Lovell, Josh Barton, Darcey Lovell, James Lovell, Kimberlee and husband Steven Dean, Isaac Garner, Keyline Garner Lindsey and husband Jared Parish, Cortney Watkins, Cody Watkins and wife Tiffany; 10 great-grandchildren and a host of loved ones and friends. Visitation was Tuesday, October 31,
2017. Services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Clinton Funeral Service with Brother Gene Tanner officiating. Burial was at Pee Dee Cemetery. Pallbearers: Bob Goodnight, Michael Crowl, Jim Whisenant, Cody Watkins, Danny Jo Bramlett, Steven Dean. Honorary Pallbearers: Steve Dean and Red Macky. To sign James Lovell's Book of Memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Sylvia Cagle
Sylvia Gortney Cagle, 77, of Houston, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 2, 2017. She was born August 23, 1940, in Lake Village, Arkansas to the late William Clifford and Martha Jane (Brown), Standridge. Sylvia was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Cagle; three sisters, Ella Lamb, Goldie Vail, and Fronie Standridge; and five brothers, Roy, Utah, T.D., James and R.T. Standridge. Sylvia enjoyed fishing and camping with her children and grandchildren. She was a believer in the power of God
Senior Center Menus Clinton and Damascus
Nov. 6: Baked mushroom burger, stewed tomatoes, Au Gratin potatoes, pineapples. Nov. 7: Openface roast beef sandwich w/gravy, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, fruit. Nov. 8: Homemade chicken soup, broccoli salad, cornbread, red/white/blue Jello Cake. Nov. 9: Closed Nov. 13: Glazed chicken, green peas, creamed carrots, eggnog pound cake. Nov. 14: Beef stroganoff/noodles, spinach, corn, fresh fruit. Nov. 15: Baked pasta, squash medley, tossed salad, cobbler. Nov. 16: Fried fish, baked beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies, hot spiced peaches. Nov. 20: White beans/ham, red skin potatoes, greens, cornbread, pineapple and gelatin. Nov. 21: Baked turkey/gravy, cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green
and prayer. She was fun loving, outgoing, family oriented, and loyal. She was previously married to Robert Gortney for 32 years, with whom she had six children; Shirley Sanford (Danny) of Dennard, Arkansas, Betty Sue Corbit (Ed) of Houston, Arkansas, Lisa Lakin (Jeff) of Ringgold, Georgia, Vay Launius (David) of North Carolina, Robert Gortney, Jr. (Patty) of Mabelvale, Arkansas, and Lee Gortney (Shannon) of Redfield, Arkansas; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation was Saturday, November 4, 2017. Funeral service was 1 p.m. Monday, November 6 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, with interment at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway.
beans, pumpkin pie/ whipped topping. Nov. 22-23: Closed Clinton center is open Monday-Thursday Damascus center is open Tuesday and Thursday
Shirley
Nov. 6: Spaghetti/meat sauce, Italian vegetables, garlic biscuit, orange wedges. Nov. 7: Openfaced roast beef sand/ gravy, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, fruit. Nov. 8: Homemade chicken soup, broccoli salad, cornbread, red/white/blue Jello cake. Nov. 9: Closed Nov. 13: Glazed chicken, green peas, creamed carrots, eggnog pound cake. Nov. 14: Beef stroganoff, spinach, corn, fresh fruit. Nov. 15: Fried fish, pinto beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies, hot spiced peaches. Nov. 16: Ham & potato soup, pimento cheese sandwich, marinated cucumbers, Emerald pears. Nov. 20: Brown
ceded in death by a sister Sula Elene Bradley Guimond and stepfather Edgar Noakes. She enjoyed traveling, church, quilting, eating out and trying new recipes. Survivors are her daughter, Donna Ward and fiancé Steve Atkinson; granddaughter, Jackelyn (Allen) Farrow; great-grandson, Remington Farrow; sister, Barbara (Jerry) Robinson; brothers, Kennard Anderson, Tommy (Jean) Anderson, and Charlie Noakes, all of Center Ridge. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, extended family, church family and friends. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Saturday, November 4, at Center Ridge Church of Christ with Harold Bryant and Adam Eppes officiating. Burial was at Center Ridge Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton.
Tim McCoy
Joyce Bradley Joyce Lynn Bradley, age 69, of Center Ridge, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. She was born September 15, 1948 to the late Ardith Lynn Bradley and Sadie Marvell Bryant Bradley of Center Ridge. She was a member of the Formosa Church of Christ. Other than her parents she is prebeans/ham, steamed cabbage, garlic roasted potatoes, cornbread, strawberries and bananas. Nov. 21: Baked turkey/gravy, cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pie/ whipped topping. Nov. 22-23: Closed Shirley center is open Monday-Thursday
Scotland
Nov. 6: Open-face roast beef Sandwich/ gravy, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, fruit. Nov. 7: Baked mushroom burger, stewed tomatoes, Au Gratin potatoes, pine-
Mark “Tim” James McCoy, 79, of Clinton passed away Monday, October 30, 2017. Born June 24, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Mark Julius and Alice Hackett McCoy, Mark was of the Catholic faith. He served in the United States Marines and was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed reading westerns, motorcycles and football. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Brenda McCoy; children, Tim and wife Diane McCoy of Benton, Arkansas, Mark McCoy of Clinton, Thomas and wife Ka-
apple. Nov. 8: Homemade chicken soup, broccoli salad, cornbread, red/white/blue Jello cake. Nov. 9: Closed Nov. 13: Barbecue chicken, green peas, creamed carrots, eggnog pound cake. Nov. 14: Baked pasta, green beans, salad, peach cobbler. Nov. 15: Ham & potato soup, pimento cheese sandwich, marinated tomatoes/ cucumbers, pears. Nov. 16: Fried fish, baked beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies, peaches. Nov. 20: Chicken broccoli quiche, hash browns, apple sauce, blueberry muffin.
November 7, 2017 ra of Minnesota and Monica and husband Elliott Rolen of Clinton; siblings, Dennis McCoy and Mike McCoy; grandchildren Hannah Wright, Zach McCoy, Fidelia McCoy, Bailey Rose McCoy, E.J. Rolen, Haley Rolen, Hayden James and Destani Rolen; great-grandchild, Emerson Wright; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and other family members. Mark is proceeded in death by his parents; siblings, Tom McCoy, Terry McCoy and Mary Rust. Arrangements will be announced at a later time. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Mark McCoy's Book of Memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Anita Long
Anita Katherine Long, 88, of Leslie, Arkansas, was born September 26, 1929 in Oak Grove, Louisiana to the late Roy and Georgia (Hollingsworth) Conn and passed from this life on November 1, 2017 in Clinton, Arkansas. She is preceded in death her parents; her husband, Marion Long; two daughters, Ruth Holtz and Marion Anita Banks; and three sisters, Patty, Georgia and Lois. Left to cherish her memory are one son, Daniel Long (Brandi); seven grandchildren; numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Ware and Betty Evarb; one brother, Roy Conn; other relatives and friends.
Nov. 21: Baked turkey w/gravy, cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pie w/whipped topping. Nov. 22-23: Closed Scotland is open Monday-Thursday
Fairfield Bay
Nov. 7: Meatballs/ gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, strawberry pop cake. Nov. 8: Spaghetti/meat sauce, Italian vegetables, garlic biscuit, orange wedges. Nov. 9: Open-face roast beef Sandwich/ gravy, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, fruit. Nov. 10: Closed Nov. 14: Beef stro-
A memorial service will be held in her honor at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of Leslie, Arkansas. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.
Gustava Wozniak
Gustava Juanita (Knight) Wozniak, 86, of Marshall, Arkansas passed away on October 30, 2017. Born on June 18, 1931 to the late Johnnie E. Knight and Millie Re (Weeks) Knight in Santa Fe, New Mexico, she was born into a family of pioneers, making their way west building what we know as Route 66. She lived a very full life, raising a family of four children and pursuing many dreams and careers. She drove an 18-wheeler, sold real estate, raced sports cars and drove at West Capitol Speedway in California with a 1-year-old baby at home. Plus, Gustava was a Certified Nursing Assistant and finally a Registered Nurse. She loved people and she enjoyed life and lived hers to the fullest. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two children. Left to cherish her memory are two sons Daniel (Diana) Williams of Marshall, and Mark Williams of Shirley, Arkansas. She will be missed but she will not be forgotten. The memories will live on in our hearts and lives. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas.
ganoff, turnip greens, creamed corn, fresh fruit. Nov. 15: Ham & potato soup, pimento cheese sandwich, marinated tomatoes and cucumbers, Emerald pears. Nov. 16: Baked pasta, squash medley, salad, cobbler. Nov. 21: Baked turkey w/gravy, cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green bans, pumpkin pie w/ whipped topping. Nov. 22: Smoked sausage, sauerkraut, carrots, cornbread, mixed fruit. Nov. 23-24: Closed The Fairfield Bay center is open Tuesday-Friday.
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2017 State Fair
Top dancers - The Red River Cloggers won the Senior Division Dance Group in the finals of the Youth Talent Contest at the Arkansas State Fair. Pictured are (from left) Caitlyn Spears, Madison Spears, Gracie Lee, Abby Bone, Reese McDonald, Emma Coward, Carson Rackley and Abby Tharp.
Senior Ms. Arkansas – Corrine Weatherly of Clinton won the Senior Ms. Arkansas title at the Arkansas State Fair. She has been an active part of the Van Buren County Fair Board for 40 years, serving as fair manager for 30 of them.
Solo winner Abby Bone was announced the winner of the 2017 Regional Junior Dance Solo Competition at the Arkansas State Fair Youth Talent Contest.
Winning artwork - South Side Elementary students winning first with artwork at the Arkansas State Fair: second-graders Arianna Stortz, Jael Quattlebaum, (second row) fourth-grader Case Wall, fifth-grader Kaytlyn Lilly, and fourth-grader Jeffery Blackstock. Not pictured, second-graders Ashlyn Warner and Lawson Stacks.
First-place winners - South Side students winning first place with artwork at the Arkansas State Fair were seventh-grader Skylar Bradford, ninth-grader Blake Battles and 11th-grader Re'anon Harris.
(Photo by Wendy Gross)
(Photo by Wendy Gross)
Pumpkin day
The Clinton elementary kindergarten classes had pumpkin day where they estimated the circumference of a pumpkin, estimated and counted the seeds in a pumpkin, predicted if a pumpkin would float or sink and used their five senses to describe a pumpkin. (Photos by Cindy Bradley)
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Until next year … Saturday’s Pig Eye Daze was all about raising money to replace the roof on the old gym. An organizer said at the crowd’s peak, there were about 500 people listening to music, taking part in contests and visiting with friends and family.
Scotland
Jumping the broom
By Don Ramsey
Not many people know this, but our town of Scotland, at one time, had a husband and wife broom-making team. The ancient tradition of broom making is quickly dying away as that it is easier to go to your local all in one stop and shop store and shop a wide variety of machine made brooms that have natural and synthetic broom straws. The natural broom straw brooms take some preparing of the straws before they can be used to make the broom, and I won’t bore you on those details. Although not very common in this day and time there are still some dark colored natural brooms. For the dark colored broom, it takes lots more prepping to be able to make them as that the natural colored broom straws have to be dyed to the color the customer wants and this could take days and even weeks to obtain the desired color. In today’s time the natural broom straws usually come in the lighter blond color and very seldom do you see a dark broom straw. Brooms have many uses in many ways other than just sweeping or clearing the cobwebs out of the corner, for more than one time I have had the seat of my pants dusted with a swat or two from Mom and her broom. But one time a broom was used that I will never forget was while I was over at my Granny and Grandpa Dunham’s house that Grandpa come in from one of what Granny called his “Wild Goose chases” where he would go walking on his farm and checking the fences and the cows and the garden and all the time gathering up ticks. When Grandpa came in he changed into a clean pair of overalls and he brought the ones he
In years past, a husband and wife team made brooms in Scotland. had been wearing into the living room and laid them down. Granny was a very timid and mild-mannered country lady and she had asked him to take his dirty overalls out to the wash house. Grandpa joked with her and said, “Yes ma’am, yes ma’am, yes ma’am.” And I still to this day think that he had every intention to take them out to the wash house but he got distracted with one of his catalogs that he would order chickens from. It must have been about 45 minutes later when Granny came in the living room with her straw broom and using the handle of them gently lifted up Grandpa’s overalls and headed to the door and as she opened the screen door she tossed his overalls out into the yard and then turning to Grandpa with the broom still in her hand she in a mild but stern voice told him he had had enough time to get them out of the house before the ticks got in the house and the next time she was going
to use the broom on him. Recently I saw a Facebook Post on the Early Arkansas Reenactors page of a couple that are jumping over a broom. This made me think of things that I had heard as a child that my mother and my Granny Dunham would say. One tale was, if you let someone sweep under your feet while you are setting, then you will never get married. As a young lad I never had any intentions of getting married and I was going to live with mom and dad and take care of them for ever and ever. So I always made sure that Mom or Granny would sweep under my feet while. Brooms tend to have many wives’ tales or folklore about them from back in the day. Here are some of the ones that I found interesting: Storing Your Broom: When you put away your broom always place it with the bristles up. According to old superstition this act was a protective and good
luck symbol. It makes sense if we disregard the superstitious aspect. Placing your broom with the bristles up when you are not using it will help ensure the bristles are in good condition longer. It is bad luck to move an old broom into a new home. Always purchase a new broom for your new residence. A broomstick wedding was a common term during the 18th and 19th centuries in England. Jumping the broomstick referred to weddings that were not commonly regarded as legal weddings. When the wedding couple jumped over the broom together they were considered a married couple. The broom was a symbol of sweeping away the old and making way for new fresh beginnings. According to popular belief, brooms could ruin any chance of a future wedding for single girls if they fought using a broom, because they would remain single, and
back in the old days that was something that was forbidden. Another thing that single girls were not to do was walk around someone with a broom in their hands or sweep around them, or that person would come to hate them. If someone were to sweep around, or walk around a single girl with a broom in their hand, boys would speak ill of her and she would never marry. Single girls were to never ever jump over a broom stick or they would never marry. Step over a broom and you will break your mother's back. In the Roman culture a broom was even considered an aphrodisiac, as that in Rome it was told that if a single girl walked over a broom stick that she would have a child out of wedlock. (I have always wondered what caused that.) Anyone who desires to be married merely has to jump over a broom nine times; within a year, he or she will be married.
If you hit someone with a broom they will soon be arrested. (That could explain why I had some run-ins with the law after my britches was dusted by Mom’s broom.) It was told to be bad luck to sweep at night as that you were sweeping the day’s money made right out the door. If you went to someone’s house and had to step over a broom to get in it was a sign of a lazy woman. There are many more ole wives’ tales and folklore pertaining to the broom and I am curious of what ones you may have heard. The next time you take up your broom, no matter what kind it is or what you intend to use it for, whether it be to dance with, clean cobwebs from the corner, to run the dogs off the porch or to chase someone around as you sweep the seat of their britches, these old wives’ tales and folklore may make you think about how you sweep or use your broom.
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Entertainment The
Music Scene
Jeff Stansbery
Young talent blossoms in our area What is most refreshing for me to see is young people seriously pursuing their talents and working hard to exercise their abilities to be the best at what they do. It not only inspires me, but it encourages me to work harder. I have had the great privilege of meeting some phenomenal young musicians around this area and will share a little background on several of them who will be performing at the "Salute to Veterans Concert" at the Ozark Heritage Arts Center in Leslie coming up Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. This is a free concert that will feature some great young talented musicians around the area. Two of these musicians I have heard on several occasions and have shared ven-
ues with. They are sister and brother duo Oakley and Joshten Smith from up around the Mountain View area. They have a unique sound together and have played many venues in Mountain View and the surrounding areas. Oakley and Josh started performing together about three years ago on stage. They perform at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View and at many other places including Mountain View Meeting Place, Jimmy Driftwood Barn, Courthouse square, and other places. I've seen them perform in Marshall and Leslie as well. They just get better every time I watch them. Oakley is 17 years old and plays the fiddle. She started playing in the fourth grade as part of the Mu-
sic Roots Program at the school. She is a senior at Mountain View High School, where her mom is a teacher. When Oakley entered fourth grade, she was excited to get a chance to learn an instrument in music roots. She didn't know what to play and asked for her mother's input. Her mother suggested the fiddle because it would be easier to carry. It turns out that it was a very good decision because Oakley was a natural at the fiddle! How natural, one would ask? Well, how about the fact that Oakley is a three time Junior Arkansas State Fiddle Champion, and placed second in the adult division at age 15. Now that's quite an accomplishment! Joshten is 13 years old and is an eighth-grade student
Josten and Oakley Smith, the Lee Mountain Ramblers.
Grace Peppler at Mountain View School. Josh plays both guitar and banjo. He started playing at age 6 but bought his first guitar at age 5 and gave $5 for it. For Josh it was probably Oakley who inspired him after watching his sister play the fiddle. Josh bought his first guitar while on vacation in Colorado. His family stopped at a store that produced handmade guitars. Josh was talking to the man who made the guitars and asking him how much each guitar cost. The prices started at $15,000. Josh wasn't deterred and progressively moved down the line of guitars, which were getting less expensive. The lowest priced guitar was about $6,000 except for a small used "Walmart" guitar, which the gentleman priced at $5. Josh asked the man to wait and ran out to the car and retrieved $5 that he had saved. He was very happy, but his family had to endure listening to him try to play that guitar all the way back to Arkansas. Josh started taking private guitar lessons from Albee Talone when he was 6 years old. He also learned the banjo, which he started playing in the fourth grade in the Music Roots Program at school. Josh is the Junior Arkansas State Fiddle Champion (2017), and has
placed second in the competition for two years prior to winning. The kind of music Oakley and Josh play is Old Time, Blue Grass and Country. Oakley and Josh both received instruction through the music roots program at school, but they also received private lessons from Shay Pool at Mountain View Music Store and other local musicians. Most folks around Arkansas and even from other parts of the country recognize Mountain View as a center for very talented bluegrass and country musicians. The square in downtown Mountain View not only attracts many people who love to listen to music but also is a magnet for many talented musicians and bands to come and play in a relaxed atmosphere that might remind you of some old-fashioned get-togethers where family and friends sit around on the porch, around a campfire or picnic table and pick and grin till all hours of the night. It's a tradition in Mountain View that just seems to be gaining in popularity as time goes by. Oakley also performs with another group of young folks called Possum Juice. Josh also performs with Trouble, Border State, and George Hulsey and Friends. Oakley
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Clinton tops Mountain View The Clinton Yellow Jackets put an exclamation point on the end of a perfect season Friday night at Jim Tumlison Field. It was Senior Night and the team was ready to rumble against Mountain View. The final score was 42-22, but it wasn’t as close as that sounds. On a bad note for Clinton, sophomore running back John Riley Hinchey apparently broke his collar bone while making a touchdown run. It was most likely a season-ending injury.
Caleb Bowman scored three rushing touchdowns in the game, piling up 56 yards on 7 carries. Also scoring touchdowns for Clinton were Nate Lonnon with a 12-yard reception and Jonathan Carter. Matt Gonzalez was good on all the extra point attempts. Bowman led tacklers for the evening, making 8, 4 of them solo. Lonnon had 5 tackles, 2 of them solo; Sky Davidson had 6 tackles, 3 of them solo; Charleston Sowell notched 4 tackles, 3 solo. Also contributing to 4 tack-
Next Up: The Fouke Panthers come to town for a neutral playoff game at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. les each were Clint Bagley, Cort Bagley and Caleb Kirkpatrick. Next up for the Jackets are the Fouke Panthers in a neutral playoff game at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, in Clinton.
John Riley Hinchey heads for the end zone Friday night. He suffered an apparent broken collar bone on the play and likely will not return this season. (Photos by Robert R. Gaut)
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Junior High football
Quarterback Harley Tobin, No. 4, hands off to No. 31 Colter Davis in the Clinton 7th-graders final game of the season. The Yellow Jackets defeated the Green Forest Tigers 12-8.
The Yellow Jacket Junior High football team ended the season with a win against the Green Forest Tigers with a score of 22-15. Here No. 11 Logan Moudy runs the ball.
The Clinton Junior High cheer squad cheered their team to victory! Photos by Robin Hutto
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of Van Buren County Clinton High School’s 2017 golf team finished third in state. They are (from left) Kragen Bradley, Coach Ricky Cooper, Ty Johnson, Bruce Dodd, Kyler Hensley and Ryley McDonald.
Ty Johnson school’s most decorated golfer At the conclusion of the 2017 high school golf season, CHS golfer Ty Johnson has been recognized as the most highly decorated golfer in school history. On October 12, Ty competed at the ASGA High School Overall Championship at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock. In a competition that hosted the top three golfers from each classification in the state, Ty finished in third place. He was one of only two golfers to shoot a low score of 2-under par after 9 holes of play. Ty has been named to the AllState team all
four years of his high school career. In state tournaments, he finished as state champion and placed fourth in class 4A and, in 3A, finished as state runner – up the last two consecutive years. These performances afforded him the privilege of participating in the Overall Championship three times – a rarity among high school golfers. He was a two-time District medalist and was once runner-up. In four years of regular-season individual matches, he accumulated only two losses. Though he has had an impeccable career with opportunities and of-
fers to play college golf, he has chosen to pursue baseball at the collegiate level. He has verbally committed to play at Arkansas Tech University after graduation. Ty is the son of Chris and Melissa Johnson of Clinton. Ty and the CHS golf teams have earned a District Championship title, three District Runner-Up season titles, a State Runner-Up showing last year and a third place state ranking this year. His 2017 teammates include senior Bryce Dodd, juniors Kyler Hensley and Ryley McDonald and sophomore Kragen Bradley.
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Man charged with firing gun
A 28-year-old Fairfield Bay man was arrested a couple of days after shots were fired in the air from a vehicle at a Clinton gas station. According to an affidavit for arrest, Matthew Allen Simpson fired a weapon three times out the window of a moving vehicle on Highway 65B and the Exxon parking lot in Clinton. He was in possession of a handgun while under a protection order out of California and he gave a false name and date of birth to a police officer in order to evade arrest o an active warrant out of Fairfield Bay, the affidavit states. The Clinton Police report from Oct. 27 states that Simpson said he was just trying to act big when he fired the shots a couple of days earlier. He has been charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm in vehicle-second degree, a Class B felony, and two Class A misdemeanors, obstructing governmental operations and violation of a domestic order of protection. On October 24, 2017, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff's office re-
Dabbs sponded to a disturbance call in Higden. After a investigation into the incident, 25-yearold Joseph Dabbs of Higden was arrested. He is being charged with misdemeanor domestic battery in the third degree. Dabbs has been released on bond.
Yellville man arrested
On October 21, deputies made a traffic stop and reportedly found the driver to be in possession of illegal drugs. Arrested was Jonathan Zurcher. 54. of Yellville. Zurcher is being charged with misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, speeding, and driving on a suspended driver license. Zurcher is free on bond.
Leslie man arrested
On October 17, Van Buren County deputies responded to a disturbance call on Trace Ridge Road. At the location, deputies spoke with the victim and observed injuries to the victim. Deputies arrested 36-year-old Douglas Gonser Jr. of Leslie. Gonser is being charged with domestic battery in the third degree. Gonser has been released on bond.
School menus Clinton Elementary
Nov. 7 – Breakfast: Oatmeal, blueberries, strawberries. Lunch: Chicken wrap, fresh veggies, chips, apple. Nov. 8 – Breakfast: Sausage, biscuit, pears. Lunch: Vegetable beef soup, salad, fresh cauliflower, bread stick, peach-
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Nov. 9 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit. Lunch: Mexican pie, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, applesauce. Nov. 10 – Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, peaches. Lunch: Pizza stick, salad, corn, pears. Nov. 13 – Breakfast: Cereal, dough-
Roller McNutt Funeral Home will be hosting a Veterans Day appreciation breakfast every Wednesday in November. They will provide breakfast for veterans from 7:309:30 a.m. Arkansas Adult Education will host Arkansas’ Night In, a simultaneous open house at its 36 adult education centers across the state to raise awareness about adult education programs. UACCM Adult Education staff will be at Van Buren County’s center, 100 Success Drive, Clinton, from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 8. This event is free and the public welcome. The CALL is hosting a meeting at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 at Botkinburg Foursquare Gospel church. If you are interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent, you are invited to attend this
meeting. The CALL is also seeking volunteers. Clinton City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. November 9 at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East. Open to the public. Internationally known speaker Clay Nash will be at Kingdoms Gate Church in the Quail Creek Shopping Center, Highway 16 East, Shirley, at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 12. Everyone welcome. The Van Buren County Cattlemen meeting will be Monday, November 13, at Western Sizzlin in Clinton. Eat at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Sponsor this month will be Clinton Stockyards. The Mobile Vet Center is coming to Clinton from 10 a.m.2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.
For the Record / October Marriages
Donald Latimer, 26, Damascus and Leslie Barker, 25, Salem Tim Allen Mahan, 51, Damascus and Jan Bonds, 46, Clinton Jacob Black, 33, Clinton and Megan OConner, 23, Dover Justin Thurman, 28, Bee Branch and Amberlie Dunham, 33, Scotland David Maxey, 19, Greers Ferry and Ashley Keeton, 18, Greers Ferry Eric Morgan, 32, Scotland and Crystal Thatcher, 30, Scotland
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Rusty Barnum, 33, Bee Branch and Morgan Williamson, 25, Little Rock William Aderholt, 48, Clinton and Rebecca Steele, 41, Clinton Erick Rodgers, 26, Greenbrier and Ashley Hayes, 22, Greenbrier Jeremiah Pruitt, 36, Clinton and Robyn Willi, 35, Clinton Jason Reed, 37, Clinton and Justine Scroggins, 23, Clinton Robert Crews, 69, Quitman and Teresa Black, 53, Quitman Timothy Nichols, 50, Fairfield Bay and Sandy Jones, 50, Fairfield Bay sage, hot cinnamon apples. Lunch: Chicken nuggets or country fried steak, salad, bread stick, quick baked potatoes, green peas, peaches. Nov. 8 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Nacho salad or chicken crispitos, refried beans, muffin, juice, hot cinnamon apples. Nov. 9 – Break-
Page 11 14, at the Walmart parking lot. The intent is to provide outreach to Van Buren County veterans and to make them aware of services the Little Rock Vet Center has to offer. Van Buren County Quorum Court meets at 6 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Courthouse Annex on Highway 65, Clinton. Open to the public. Farmers and landowners in Arkansas have until Nov. 17, 2017, to submit applications to receive financial assistance to implement conservation activities through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program for the 2018 program year. Applicants can sign up at their local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service field service center. For more information, call 745-5161 Ext. 3. Clinton Advertising and Promotion meets the third TuesDwayne Medlock, 33, Clinton and Alexa Johnson, 26, Clinton Jason Verser, 39, Fairfield Bay and Amanda Davis, 28, Fairfield Bay Stephen Moudy, 36, Scotland and Serena Linkinogger, 32, Scotland Billy Rolen, 62, Shirley and Rebecca McElroy, 66, Shirley Grant Harper, 26, Shirley and Cara Holland, 23, Shirley Cole McLaughlin, 20, Quitman and Amber Lott, 20, Shirley Miles Baughman, 24, Clinton and Katherine Hernandez, 22, Clinton
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fast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, fruit. Lunch: Salisbury steak or barbecue chicken, creamed potatoes, black-eyed peas, wheat rolls, fruit. Nov. 10 – Breakfast: Cereal, parfait w/fruit, blueberries, strawberries. Lunch: Ham on sub bun or turkey on sub bun, cheese soup, chips, juice/pears.
day of the month at 6 p.m. at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East. The meetings are open to the public. VBC Friends of the Library Book Sale coming Nov. 17-19. Call the library for more information. Toy & Food Run and Christmas Parade is set for 11:30 a.m. Nov. 25 in downtown Clinton. The parade begins at Howard’s Antiques and ends at the pavilion at the city park. Activities will include a light lunch and Christmas gifts for youth 12 and under. To ride in the parade or donate a non-perishable food item or unwrapped toy ($10 cap), contact Robert Gaut at 745-2977 or the Clinton Chamber at 7456500. If you would like to include your event in the Calendar, e-mail information to voiceeditor@artelco.com. Jeffrey Ogborn Amber Brafford vs. Jason Brafford Brent Raynor vs. Amber Raynor Elia Miller vs. Jeremy Miller Billy Rolen vs. Diana Porter Pamela Bradford vs. Brandon Bradford Jeffrey Hightower vs. Amy Hightower
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Bee Branch – Clark Wayne and Geraldine Duck Hutchins Sr., 486 Pine Mountain Road, Oct. 6, 2017, Chapter 7. Clinton - William Scott and Julie Diane Koone (aka Julie D. Cox), 5785 Rex Road, Oct. 9, 2017, Chapter 13. Nov. 13 – Breakfast: Cereal, graham crackers, fruit. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, bread or mini corn dogs, baked beans, salad, fruit cup/peaches. Nov. 14 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Chili con carne, crackers, PB&J sandwich or pizza, corn, salad, juice/fruit.
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Rules 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, 260 Griggs 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, Dec. 1, 2017. Drawing will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1.
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October winners Congratulations to the October winners of the Voice contests. The winner of the Where In the County Is This contest is Ann McKim. She will receive a one-year subscription to the Voice. Winner of the Word Find puzzle is Wilburn Weaver, who will receive a gift certificate. Time now for the November contests. For your chance to win, see Rules at left.
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Fishing Report
Trout stocking will begin this month on area ponds and streams.
Central Arkansas
Little Red River
(updated 11-12017) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service said the Little Red River is receiving sporadic generation during the week. This generation pattern is creating low water conditions. With low water, remember to use fluorocarbon tippet to increase your catch numbers. In slow moving or still water, remember to put some movement on the fly or Trout Magnet to get more strikes. Sowbugs, midges, soft hackles and Woolly Buggers are working well for fly anglers. Pink and white-colored Trout Magnets are recommended for spin fishing. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information or check the Corps of Engineers website (swl-wc.usace.army.mil) for real-time water release
and the Southwestern Power Administration website (swpa. gov) to see forecasted generation schedule.
Sunset Lake
(updated 111-2017) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-7786944) said a customer had been taking the No. 12 bass minnows and catching a few nice crappie. Bream have been slow on crickets and redworms. Bass have been hitting topwater baits and brooder minnows. While a very few small catfish have been caught on chicken livers, bait shrimp and nightcrawlers.
Saline River Access in Benton
(updated 111-2017) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said had another guy take some brooders down on the spillway in hopes of catching walleye. Just hooked into a few nice Kentucky bass. A few catfish been caught down by the old river bridge off River Street using brooder minnows and goldfish. Gar are
being caught for fun also, especially off Alum Fork using minnows. No other reports on crappie or bream, though. Lisa’s customers on a few of the bigger southwest lakes such as Ouachita, DeGray and Greeson have really been doing well on the crappie. They are using No. 4 crappie minnows, pink crappie minnows and No. 6 crappie minnows. Some are reporting the fish at 1520 feet depth at the brush tops.
North Arkansas
White River
(updated 11-12017) Sportsman’s White River Resort (870-453-2424) said two generators have been running. The water is clear and at a normal level and current. The trout bite is good, particularly rainbows. Use PowerBait, Power Worms or shrimp.
Norfork Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 553.01 feet msl (normal conser-
vation pool: September-April 552.00 feet msl; April-September, 554.00 feet msl). (updated 11-12017) Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters says that right now Norfork Lake's hot spot for stripers is Robinson Point. Look for stripers starting at 30 feet and keep moving out until you find them feeding on the bottom. The schools will keep moving so you will be on the move most of the morning. The stripers, walleye, bass and crappie bite is moving to the main lake, creeks and flats. Look for them just above the Highway 101 bridge on the large flat, the flat just north of Blue Lady and both Panther and Float creeks. With colder weather and water, the stripers will start feeding at varies times of the day, so there is no bad time to be on the water. Live bait and artificial baits are working well. Stripers and walleye are hitting small to medium-size shad. Crappie are biting on minnows, small spoons and jigs. Bass are being caught on the topwater using spinners, jigs, worms and spoons. Find the shad and the fish will be nearby. The colder the water up toward Udall has moved the smaller stripers down toward Calamity Beach and south. The colder water forces the smaller shad to seek warmer water, so the stripers follow them. The upper end of Norfork Lake is still full of
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big fish, but you must use large baits and a lot of patience to catch one. The best bite begins around 10 a.m. and lasts into the afternoon. Start looking for shad and stripers at Calamity Beach and work your way up past Lick Creek. Find the bait and the stripers and walleye will be there. The best bait is a mid-size gizzard shad about 4 inches long. Both the walleye and stripers are taking them. Big Creek will also be holding fish from Reynolds Island to 1C and past. Lots of limits of crappie are being caught in all the major creeks using small jigs, minnows and spoons. As the water cools the crappie will move up the creeks into the 10- to 15-foot range feeding heavy for the winter. The hot spots for crappie are the Fout area, deep into Brushy Creek and near 1C in Big Creek.
Norfork Tailwater
(updated 111-2017) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said Norfork Lake remained steady at 0.4 feet below seasonal power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 26.6 feet below the top of flood pool. On the Norfork, we had light generation and significant wadable water. The water is stained and the lake is turning over resulting in low dissolved oxygen. It fishes well one day and poorly the next. Navigate this stream with caution as things
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have changed a bit during the recent flooding. There has been major gravel recruitment at the bottom of Mill Pond and the dock hole. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns (sizes 18, 20, 22) like ruby midges, root beer midges, zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead) and soft hackles (size 14, 16) like the Green Butt. Egg patterns have also been productive. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Try a small bead-headed nymph (zebra midge, Copper John or pheasant tail) suspended 18 inches below a brightly colored San Juan worm (hot fluorescent pink or cerise size 10). The fishing is better in the morning. My favorite rig has been a cerise San Juan worm with a pheasant tail dropper (#10).Dry Run Creek is stained but still fishing well. The brown trout have begun moving in for the spawn. The hot flies have been sowbugs (size 14), Y2Ks (size 12) and various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise size 10). While you are at the creek you should visit the Norfork National Fish Hatchery. It is fascinating. Be sure and remove your waders before entering to prevent the spread of aquatic diseases.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ISABEL MARTHA DAVIS, DECEASED 71PR-17-104 NOTICE Name of decedent: Isabel Martha Davis Last known address of decedent: 195 Yellow Jacket Lane, Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas Date of Death: April 30, 2013 On the 9th day of October, 2017, an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by distributee was filed with respect to the Estate of Isabel Martha Davis, 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, properly verified, to the distributee or his 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 of the estate. This notice first published the 24th day of October, 2017. Robert Del Castillo c/o Melanie Beltran (AR Bar# 2014144) Attorney at Law, PLLC PO Box 1155 184 Griggs St. Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-3111
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KERMIT FRANKLIN PRIVITT, deceased 71PR-2017-109 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NAME OF DECEDENT: Kermit Franklin Privitt LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 413 Second St. Shirley, AR 72153 DATE OF DEATH: February 18, 2014 On 20th day of October, 2017, an affidavit for collection of small estate by distributee was filed with respect to the estate of Kermit Franklin Privitt, 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, properly 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. THIS NOTICE first published this 31st day of October, 2017. /s/ M. Edward Morgan . M. EDWARD MORGAN Attorney for Estate Morgan Law Firm, P.A. 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044
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71PR-2017-103 NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 9407 Hickory Avenue, Hesperia, CA 72345 DATE OF DEATH: June 11, 2017
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On the 5th day of October, 2017, an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by a distributee was filed with the Circuit Clerk of Conway County, Arkansas. The following real property is listed in the affidavit: LOT NINETY-NINE (99), BLOCK ONE-B (1-B), LAKEVIEW, FAIRFIELD BAY, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 49-A, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned 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. 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 31 day of October , 2017. By: /s/ Nathan S. Morgan NATHAN S. MORGAN MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044
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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 Scotland Baptist Church. If you can identify this Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. With your help, we will!) Antioch General Baptist Church 1608 Highway 9, Fox (870)363-4509 Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-3530 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013
Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith 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 MainLine 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 745-4859 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
Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland, AR 72141 (501) 592-3787
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Clinton's Scare on the Square
O U R F A M I LY C A R I N G F O R Y O U R F A M I LY WELCOME TO CLINTON, DR. SWIFT! Shannon Swift, M.D. is board certified for Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She is here to provide quality patient care for you and your entire family. Accepting new patients & same-day appointments Open Monday-Friday | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Shirley's Boo Bash
Photos courtesy of Shirley Community Church
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Scotland's Trunk or Treat
Photos from Scotland Community Facebook page