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TUESDAY, July 25, 2017 / Vol. 3 Issue 30 / 75 cents

In ‘do-over’ vote, JPs OK ordinance

A little help when things are tight – Van Buren County Circuit Clerk Debbie Gray talks about the food pantry she had installed outside the Courthouse in downtown Clinton. She said she had been hearing about the boxes, which are designed for anyone who needs a little help to take what they need. Gray bought the supplies, Ferrell Weaver built the box and Gray’s husband Jeff installed it. Anyone wishing to leave food or hygiene items for the box can drop them off at Gray’s office in the Courthouse.

In an unusual turn of events, the Van Buren County Quorum Court failed to approve an ordinance regarding the school resource officer at Clinton, then decided to have a “do-over” and passed it. The ordinance concerned extra money that the Clinton School District plans to pay its new resource officer, Wesley Potts, beyond the $35,000 salary that was announced in June. The new salary is $23,600 for five months of work. That figure includes an extra $4,000 for classroom teaching. The total salary and benefits package for the position will now be about $56,600. Justice of the Peace Todd Burgess objected to the proposal saying it was “unfair to every other county employee we

have.” Burgess noted that the position of school resource officer is not a lateral move from the position of CID lieutenant, which was previously held by Potts, and that the pay scale is not the same. He noted that the amount would be more than the resource officers for Shirley and South Side schools make. All are county deputies. Clinton Superintendent Andrew Vining said his school is asking Potts to do more than the other schools ask of their resource officers. “A base salary employee is not what we want,” Vining said. He said Potts will be in a classroom teaching drug education. “We are not looking for just a patrolman,” he said. Though Potts is not

a certified teacher, Vining acknowledged to the Voice, he can still be a vocational instructor. When it came time to vote, Burgess was joined in a “no” vote by JPs Rick Sundelin and Kevin Housley and the ordinance failed. An emotional Dale James told his colleagues he has two children in Clinton schools and if something happened there, “I will blame you, and you, and you,” pointing at the three who voted against the ordinance. Murmuring began to “revote” the issue, and County Judge Roger Hooper called a break in the meeting. After the break, the JPs voted unanimously to approve

UACCM to handle Adult Ed in county

Open house, registration at schools Open houses and registration are about to get under way at Van Buren County Schools. All schools begin Aug. 14, 2017. At South Side, High School Registration is as follows: July 31 starting at 9 a.m. – 12th and 11th grades August 1 starting at 9 a.m. – 10th and 9th grades August 2 starting at 9 a.m. – 8th and 7th grades New students will register on August 7 between 9 a.m. and 2 pm. Seventh-grade students will need to bring their birth certificate, current shot record, and social security card when they register.

All new students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and bring the following: birth certificate, social security card, current shot record, academic records, address of previous school, current mailing address, proof of residence, and phone number. High school registration forms can be downloaded from the school’s webpage under the community tab. Students will purchase lockers and parking permits at this time. Lockers will cost $3 and parking permits are $5. All students who drive to school must register their vehicle with the office. To regis-

ter your vehicle, you must bring the following: auto registration, proof of insurance, and driver’s license. If you have any questions, call the high school office at 501-654-2242, ext. 115. At Shirley Schools this year, school starts at 8 a.m. for elementary and high school students. Dismissal will be at 3:10 for high school and 3:05 for elementary. All students will meet in their home room or first period class to begin the day on Monday. The school will again participate in CEP for lunch and See Open House on page 14

County Judge Roger Hooper proclaimed Van Buren County a Purple Heart community at last week’s Quorum Court meeting. Charles Adkins Jr. of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Arkansas said there are 42 Purple Heart recipients living in Van Buren County. Above he presents JP Dell Holt (left) and Hooper with a certificate. (Photo by Ingram Philips)

SNYP finding its feet

Music in the park – Tipsy Gypsy performs Saturday night at Archey Park in Clinton. The evening was hot and only about 40 people turned out to hear the rock-country-blues band put on a good show. One woman termed their performance “awesome.” Free music in the park continues Saturday with Lucky Rooster, a country band.

SNYP Arkansas got off to a less than stellar start as parvo struck the shelter just as the non-profit took over from the county the first of this month. The shelter reopened last week and has lots of kittens, cats and dogs ready for new homes. Currently, there is only one litter of pups and they are still a bit young for adoption, but will be ready soon, and a second dog should be having a litter soon. But the place is full with 33 dogs and 21 cats. SNYP director Lori Treat says the new shelter will take in surrenders, for a fee, but not right now. “Full means full,” she

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St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, watches over SNYP Arkansas animal shelter. New paint is only the beginning of Lori Treat’s plans to spruce up the place. said. The shelter had a “fabulous day” last Tuesday, adopting out a dog and a cat, Treat said. Treat hopes to place 17 to 25 dogs a month with a Mas-

sachusetts rescue group. Adoption fee for all is $75. The shelter has a new bright blue colSee SNYP on page 14

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton’s Adult Education program has been awarded the bid for a four-county service area comprising Van Buren, Conway, Faulkner and Perry counties. For over 30 years, adult education in Conway and Perry County has remained an integral part of UACCM’s mission, and administrators are excited to expand these services to Faulkner and Van Buren County. UACCM Adult Education services will continue to be offered free of charge. This announcement was made on March 31 after a nearly four-month period beginning Dec. 5, 2016, when the Arkansas Department of Career Education’s Adult Education Division held a competitive request for proposals process for all adult education centers in the state. The process was based on pre-determined service areas. This is a multi-year grant, having officially began on July 1, 2017, when UACCM merged with the Faulkner and Van Buren County facilities. This grant will conclude on June 30, 2019. UACCM’s Adult Education program includes courses in adult basic education, GED training, English Language Learners (ESL), and college prep.

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Calendar The Abraham Van Buren Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, at Western Sizzlin’ in Clinton. Significant others are welcome. Come early to socialize before the meeting.

able to single parents to help those ready to take steps through education to change their future. For more information visit www. aspsf.org. or contact The Van Buren County SPSF chair, Skip Davis, at (501) 884-6240.

First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf, 557 Highway 337 in Higden, is presenting Lisa Nelson in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 30. All are invited. Finger foods will follow the concert. There is no charge or love offering.

Alzheimer's Support Group Meeting are held in the following areas: second Thursday of each month, 2-3 p.m. Searcy County Senior Center, 509 Zack Road, Marshall , Arkansas; third Wednesday of each month, 2-3 p.m. Indian Rock Village, 265 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. Contact Martina Timmons or Michelle Burgess at 745-7004 Opt. 2 for more information.

Aug. 1, 2017, is the deadline to submit an application for the fall semester to receive an Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship. The scholarships are availDear Editor: Congress is always bogged down in investigations and seems to get worse every day. Until they don’t seem to know which way is up. Up is a way, starting at the bottom and going in the opposite direction. Of course, Congress would have to start an investigation before they could accept that. And I am sure that between them all they could come up with a few hundred ways to dispute everything I said there. Any group that cannot come together on anything as simple as that, but wants to get together for an investigation on any angle they can come up with is not going to produce anything but confusion and frustration. But I do not know who could tell Washington, D.C. that and get them to agree on it. Our president just said he was getting frustrated on the Russian investigation; he is not the only one. The greatest defense I can think of against confusion and frustration is the solid “truth and common sense.” I believe about anyone should come together with me on that one, but our politicians would find enough disagreement to call for another investigation; for they do not have any of either one. Somebody’s welfare check

might get cut or delayed. They would need at least until next summer to make sure. I could about fill this page with a list of investigations that they have going on now and I don’t know half of them. If one could find a way to take the self-interest out of them, there would hardly be a one of them left. But maybe they could get a few things settled instead of stirred up more and more. I really wonder about a party that can spend us under water, ten trillion dollars in eight years, and then declare war on us, trying to kill us all for voting a few of them out. Maybe someone can help me out a little on that one. Maybe we should have elected Soros in as our president. Reckon? If they could start investigating all of his dollars, how long and how much of our money could they spend on doing that? Billy G. Wilson Shirley Letters policy Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the Voice’s views, but we do welcome your opinions. All letters must be signed and include a hometown. We will consider requests for anonymity. All letters are published at the discretion of the editor.

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July 25, 2017

County Judge Newsletter

by Roger Hooper

Update on Improvements of Road Plans

Tons of gravel

2017 Road Plan 100,000 tons

Thru 2017 Actual (7-7-17) 76,292 tons

38.0 miles

25.8 miles

YTD Jan 2011- July 2017 927,000 tons 48,790 loads 288.4 miles

2.5 miles 10.5 miles 14.1 miles 65.1 miles

0 0 0 25.8 miles

72.6 70.4 miles 61.3miles 492.7 miles

Mileage of 4" gravel & Drainage Improvement Asphalt Overlay Chip & Seal New Chip & Seal Total miles of Road Improvement

I’m writing this letter to you on July 17, 2017. After a mild winter, we have had a very rainy spring and start of summer. Because of all the rain we have had to defer some planned road work and have had to fix several washouts. But compared to the counties south and north of Van Buren County, we have sustained for less monetary losses and physical damage from the rains. It appears, at this time, we are experiencing a mild summer temperature with above average precipitation. We will begin our chip & sealing operation and asphalt overlay jobs in late July, August, September and October. The price for oil for Chip & Seal is down 7% compared to 2016 prices. Total mileage of county maintained roads is 820 miles. In my last letter to you, I began a series of several articles that went over why and how county government functions. This present newsletter will cover the County Judge duties. We will use the following definition from the “Introduction to County Government” by The Association of Arkansas Counties. The chief executive officer for county government in Arkansas is the county judge. As chief executive, the judge authorizes and approves the disbursement of all appropriated county funds, operates the system of county roads, administers ordinances enacted by the quorum court, has custody of county property, accepts grants from federal, state, public and private sources, hires county employees except those persons employed by other elected officials of the county, and pre-

sides over the quorum court without a vote, but with the power of veto. (A.C.A. § 14-141101-1102) All powers not vested in the county judge as the chief executive officer of the county shall continue to be exercised and administered by the county court, over which the county judge shall preside. The county court, in fact, is the county judge sitting in a judicial role. The county court of each county has exclusive original jurisdiction in all matters relating to: 1. County Taxes: Including real and personal ad valorem taxes collected by county government. The county court’s authority in this area includes jurisdiction over the assessment of property, equalization of assessments on appeal, tax levies, tax collections, and the distribution of tax proceeds. 2. Paupers: The court’s jurisdiction includes all county administrative actions affecting the conduct of human services programs serving indigent residents of the county where such services are financed in total or in part by county funds. 3. Jurisdiction in each other case that may be necessary to the internal improvement and local concerns of the respective counties including county financial activities and works of general public utility or advantage designed to promote intercommunication, trade and commerce, transportation of persons and property, or the development of natural resources, which are not otherwise transferred to the county judges to be administered in an executive capacity. 4. The county court shall have all

other jurisdiction now vested by law in the county court except with respect to those powers formerly vested in the county court under the provisions of Section 28 of Article 7 of the Constitution which were transferred to the county judge under the provisions of Section 3 of Amendment 55 to the Arkansas Constitution, (and those powers removed by Amendment 67 as they pertain to the apprenticeship of minors. (A.C.A. §1414- 1105) In addition to the duties of the county court, the county judge is responsible for coordinating the day-today inter-governmental relations between the various state and federal agencies operating at the county level. The judge must also apply for all federal and state assistance moneys for which the county is eligible, and appoints the members to all administrative and advisory boards in the county, some of which should be confirmed by the quorum court.

Some Economic Happenings in the County

1. The Diamond Pipeline in the south part of the county is on schedule and should be in operation around the first part of2018. 2. The four (4) lane expansion on Highway 65. The eight (8) mile section from Bee Branch to Clinton: bid letting is scheduled for October 2017. 3. New retail businesses that have opened since the last report are as follows: Dollar Store- Clinton, Hibachi Express - Clinton, Cash savers - Damascus, His & Hers Tanning Tees and more, Fairfield Bay, Greyt & Tymes - Fairfield Bay, Love Lynx - Fairfield Bay 4. Real Estate

continues to sell at a reduced rate of 14% in Van Buren County, versus the second quarter of 2016, which was a high-volume quarter in 2016. The number of residential sales in 2017 was 55 vs. 64 in 2016 for the county. The average days on the market is 198 days in 2017 for county wide sales. Inventory of residential housing for sale continue to reduce. 5. Talking to building contractors, we are seeing an improvement in remodeling and renovation of residential housing. I know of 10 new residential housing that is presently in some form of construction. This isn’t a big amount but considerably more than 2-3 years ago. 6. Latest Statistics for Tourism in Van Buren County for calendar year 2016 are (excerpt from the 2016-2017 Arkansas Parks & Tourism Annual Report): Travel Generated Expenditures: $61.0million Travel Generated Payroll: $10.0 million Travel Generated Employment: 533 Travel Generated Local Taxes: $1.76 million Total number of visitors: 226,000 These numbers do not include any time -share numbers. Wyndham Resortsrentabout6,000unitsannuallyandtheyare i n t h e 2 n d y e a ro f a 3-yearplantoremodelandupdate atotalof132units. Van Buren County ranks 22nd out of 75 Arkansas Counties for Travel Generated Expenditures. This is an area of our economy that we need and can grow. Cleburne County has almost 3 times the Travel Generated Expenditures and Stone County has 1.5 times. I hope this newsletter helps keep you informed about County government. It is so important that we keep challenging ourselves and our community to grow and build a better future. Until next time, Thanks and GOD Bless!

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Police Report cused of hitting another woman with her vehicle during a dispute in Bee Branch in May. Bohannon told investigators she was in Bee Branch to retrieve a key to her house because the man she had been dating was at the other woman’s Barnett home, according to court documents. BoMan charged after hannon said she pandisturbance icked when the other On July 17, 2017, woman approached deputies from the Van her vehicle and hit the Buren County sheriff's gas to get away, strikoffice responded to a ing the other woman, disturbance in Shirley. the document states. After speaking Bohannon is curwith witnesses and rently being held at victims, deputies a ar- the Van Buren County rested 37-year-old Detention Center. Jesse Adam Barnett of Shirley after he became combative, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. A court affidavit states that Barnett rammed his vehicle into a vehicle containing his wife and five children. Price Barnett is being charged with felony Report: Drugs aggravated assault, found, charges filed misdemeanor resistAn Oklahoma ing arrest, and mis- woman faces several demeanor disorder- charges after deputies ly conduct. Barnett’s found her parked beplea and arraignment hind a shop building is set for Aug. 18, when they responded 2017. to a breaking and entering call. Jodi Grace Price, 25, was in possession of a syringe and a small bag of white crystalline substance, according to the court document. The substance later tested positive for the presBohannon ence of methamphetamine, the document states. Woman accused of leaving scene Price was charged A Shirley wom- with possession of a an was charged this controlled substance, month with leaving the a Class D felony, posscene of an accident session of drug parinvolving death or se- aphernalia, a Class rious injuries, a Class D felony, and crimiD felony. nal trespass, a misdeKindra Lee Bo- meanor. Her plea and hannon, 37, is ac- arraignment is set for

Use of skimming devices growing

Aug. 11, 2017.

Stevenson

McKnight

Pair charged in residential burglary

A man and woman were arrested July 17 inside a residence in Fairfield Bay during a burglary attempt, according to court documents. Shelley B. Stevenson, 48, of Fairfield Bay, has been charged with residential burglary, a Class B felony, attempted theft of property and public intoxication, both misdemeanors. Roger Dale McKnight, 63, of Mountain View has been charged with residential burglary, a Class B felony, and attempted theft of property, a misdemeanor. The pair were inside a house owned by a woman who lives in Clarksville, the court document states. Stevenson told the Fairfield Bay Police officer that she was going to “liberate” some pots and pans because she needed better ones, the document states. Plea and arraignment for both is set for Aug. 18, 2017, in Van Buren County Circuit Court.

A credit card skimming device was detected earlier this year at a gasoline station in Clinton. Would you know how to spot one? Experts say the devices can fit in the palm of your hand. They can be purchased online for less than $100. And the use of the devices at gas stations and ATMs is growing. Last year the devices cost consumers $2 billion. One way the devices work is for thieves to access gas pumps with master keys and secretly attach wires that lead to a computer chip. The transaction goes through as normal but all of your credit card information is captured. The criminals then return to collect the undetected device or access the information remotely. Some of the skimmers can be detected by tugging on the area where cards are inserted. On machines with a green light, the devices sometimes cover that, so if it looks different, don’t

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from page 1 the ordinance. Also at the meeting, Clinton Mayor Richard McCormac and Fairfield Bay Mayor Paul Wellenberger told the JPs that their Tourism Committee has decided that a big billboard is needed to attract more visi-

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Gas station pumps are one of the most popular targets of skimming devices. use it. Experts are urging gas stations to replace locks — and use security seals to protect their pumps. Customers should avoid pumps farthest from the attendant's view, pay inside or with cash and regularly monitor their bank accounts. An employee at a gas station in Clinton says their policy is to examine pumps every morning and before closing to make sure nothing has been tampered with. But, she told The

Voice, she personally uses cash. If you are going to use a card, experts advise using it as a credit card instead of entering a PIN number in case there is a card skimmer camera or potential mugger watching. When you use it as a credit card you usually only have to enter your billing ZIP code as verification which is much safer than putting in your PIN. Lastly, be sure to keep an eye on your credit and bank card accounts.

tors to the lake. The sign, which will be 40x12 feet, can be changed seasonally. It will be on Highway 65 just south of Choctaw. The Quorum Court transferred $7,750 into economic development budget to pay for the sign. Clinton and Fairfield Bay each chipped in $1,750. Before the vote, Burgess said he

would play the devil’s advocate and said there already were so many people at Greers Ferry Lake that they’re crowding out the locals. He said he has to park on the grass when he wants to launch his boat. Other JPs said the crowds are there only on the Fourth of July and Memorial Day. The ordinance passed unanimously.

Neighbors James & Joyce Burns Scotland

Furniture Décor Glassware Marble Tops Guitars Large Selection of Art Antiques Lots More

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November 4 will be an all day event at the Old Scotland School grounds called Pig Eye Days, this event will be to help raise money for the repairs of the old School Gym.

The new roof is estimated to cost about $20,000.There will be lots of games and competitions for everyone from the very youngest to the very not so young. There will be lots of food for people to sample. There will be lots of entertainment and demonstrations being done by the Early Arkansas Re-enac-

tors and the Mountain Man Rendezvous that will be showing how things were done back in the 1800 and early 1900's. Several people are working on the final plans for Pig Eye Days Fall festival at Scotland. Still have lots to pull together. We want to have vendors with Art and Crafts (think about it See Neighbors on page 6

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July 25, 2017

Obituaries

Joseph Bland

Joseph "Hanner" Bland, age 47, of Shirley, Arkansas passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2017. He was born on March 1, 1970 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Joe Bland and Beverly Ann Crain. He is survived by two daughters, Paige Bland of Perryville, Arkansas and Brittany Bland of Morristown, Tennessee; his mother, Beverly (Lindy) Lynch of Shirley; his father, Joe (Pam) Bland of Sherwood, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Marley and Eathan; three sisters, Wendy Amarsi of Shirley, Jodie (Chris) Bradford of Shirley, and Aimee Phillips of Conway, Arkansas; two brothers, Tyler Bland of North Little Rock, Arkansas and Jordan Bland of Ward, Arkansas; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He also leaves behind his lifelong K-9 companion Chump. A visitation was held Thursday, July 20, 2017 at A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Funeral services followed at 1 p.m. with burial at Rest Hills Memorial Park, North Little Rock, Arkansas.

ra Parham of Cleveland; granddaughter, Angela and husband Raymond Dodson of Cleveland; great-grandson, William Austin Palmer of Henderson, Nevada; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at New Liberty Church of Christ. Burial was at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Scotland, Arkansas by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Bradley Cemetery on Highway 95 West in Walnut Grove.

Leola Riddle

Leola Irene Riddle, age 95, died July 19 at her home in Springdale, Arkansas, with her children around her. Born the 23rd of May 1922 in Pine Snag, Arkansas, she married Tomie Riddle on March 15, 1947. They lived on East Mountain in Bee Branch for 50 years. Her children are Leola Lindsey (David) of Springdale and Fred Riddle (Donna) of Magazine, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Rosa Smith; husband Tomie Riddle; brother Porter Smith; and sister Reba Marsh. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt in Greenbrier.

Fritz was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Wanda ''Nita''; son Craig Crouch of Jacksonville, North Carolina, one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; two sisters; and many extended family members. The family requests memorial be given to the Wounded Warriors. A Memorial Service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2017 at the First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf in Higden, Arkansas. For online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ clinton.

of the Central Methodist Church in Fayetteville. She was a member of P.E.O and the Garden Club in Harrison. Faye is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Doyle W. Ward, and her parents. Faye is survived by her daughters, Sondra Stone of Fayetteville, and Nancy Ward of Springdale; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brothers Doyle and Darrell Odom; and other nieces, nephews, extended family and cherished friends. Visitation was Wednesday July 19, 2017 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral Service followed at 1 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial was at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway.

and his brother Gus Jemison. He is survived by a niece and nephews. Bubba enjoyed helping people. He was a founding member of the Jerusalem Fire Department, and he also had a passion for boxing, which he shared with many young men whom he called "my boys." He was a member of the Jerusalem Church of Christ. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. He was cremated and his remains combined with those of his wife to be buried at the Robertsville Cemetery. At his request, there will be no funeral service. Contributions may be made to the Jerusalem Fire Department in his honor.

Wina Ward

Letha Austin

Letha Lentz Austin, age 90, of Cleveland, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017. She was born August 24, 1926 in Cleveland, a daughter of Owen Thomas Lentz and Willie Bates Lentz. She was the widow of Marion Austin. Letha was a homemaker and a member of New Liberty Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughter, Barba-

Frederick Crouch

Frederick “Fritz” Thompson Crouch of Heber Springs was born November 3, 1934, to Arthur and Amy Belle Crouch of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. He passed away on July 14, 2017. Fritz was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the VFW and the American Legion. Fritz was an active member of First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf in Higden.

Wina Faye Ward, 90, of Springdale passed away Friday July 14, 2017. She was born July 13, 1927 in Damascus, Arkansas, to the late Arlie and Mildred Odom. Faye was a graduate of Arkansas State Teachers College (UCA) with her major in Home Economics. She worked as a school teacher but her favorite occupation was being a homemaker. Faye enjoyed traveling and was a member

ness Church in Prim. He had been an employee of McDonald Aircraft Co. and a salesman for Hipp Lumber Co. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Haskel Carlton, Vernon Carlton and Alvin Carlton. Survivors are his wife, Joyce Dean Stevens Carlton; two sons, Boyd Carlton and wife Gina of Prim and Jason Carlton of Prim; daughter Debbie Perry and husband Kenny of Fox; three brothers Austin Carlton and wife Ruth of Prim, Jerry Carlton and wife Verna of Maumelle, Arkansas and Tony Carlton and wife Velma of Prim; sister Earnestene Stubbs of Batesville, Arkansas; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Monday, July 24, at Hilltop Holiness Church in Prim. Burial was in Everett Cemetery.

Billy Halstead Johnny Carlton Thomas Jemison

Thomas Lee “Bubba” Jemison Jr. of Jerusalem passed away at his home on July 13, 2017 at the age of 90. He was born on December 27, 1926 in Port Arthur, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loreta Faye Jemison, his parents Tom and Beulah Jemison,

Johnny A. Carlton, the son of Stanley Arthur Carlton and Ila Hipp Carlton, was born in Prim, Arkansas on June 9, 1941 and passed away at his home in Prim on July 20, 2017 at the age of 76 years. He was a member of Hilltop Holi-

Billy Halstead, age 82, of Leslie, Arkansas passed away on July 19, 2017 in Clinton, Arkansas. He was born on September 20, 1934 to James and Opal Halstead. Cremation arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas.

Shirley School is seeking a lunchroom worker. Duties will include assisting with cooking, dishwashing, and light maintenance of the cafeteria.

The Family of Odis Reed would like to thank everyone for the food, flowers, calls, visits and especially the prayers during his decline and passing. Your kind acts have truly been a blessing to all of us. A special thanks to the Hospice helpers fror their loving care during this time. To Clinton Funeral Services and to our U. S. Navy for honoring him so beautifully. May God richly bless each of you. Pat Reed and family Marvin & Judy and family Rose Eldridge and family

Shirley School is seeking bus drivers. The school has a permanent route available and substitute bus driver positions. Drivers need a CDL with passenger endorsement, clean driving record, and clear pre-employment drug screening. Pick up application packet in the superintendent’s oﬃce. All school employees must also pass background checks required by the state of Arkansas.

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Religion

Church has experienced a lot in 30 years On May 29, 1977 at 7 p.m. in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Harness, seven families (a total of 22 people) met to organize and start a church. Various homes were used to begin with until Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Elliot offered their shop building for a meeting place and their home to be used for Sunday school classrooms. Rev. Dexter Rogers was called to be pastor. The first regular business meeting was held on June 15 and the name Immanuel Baptist was given to the church. A few days later, the church adopted the constitution and bylaws that had been previously printed and the trustees were given the authority to see about borrowing $15,000 to buy land and start a building for the church. In October 1977 Immanuel Baptist was accepted into the North Central Baptist Association, then known

Immanuel Baptist Church as the Van Buren County Association. The church was also granted $10,000 from the Arkansas Baptist State Convention and received grants from Oldham Little Church foundation. On November 23, 1977 the church held a Dedication Service for the new building with a weekend revival. The

dedication message was delivered by Rev. Rufus Caldwell. On December 2-3, 1982, the church building was severely damage by several feet of floodwater. One interesting thing that happened during that flood was that the Bible that sat on a table at the front of the sanctuary rose with the wa-

ter. The Bible and the top of the table went unharmed. The church was unable to hold services in the building for a couple of weeks and met for all services in the home of Rev. and Mrs. Dexter Rogers. The following churches helped Immanuel Baptist during this time: Oak Hill Baptist Church of Bastrop, Louisiana, which provided 25 new hymnals; Bellaire Baptist Church, Dermott, Arkansas, donated $2,000, which paid for a new piano; Judsonia Missionary Baptist Church, Hamburg, Arkansas, donated $53; North Central Baptist Association of Clinton donated $100; Friendship Baptist Church

of Clinton donated $50; and Dr. D.W. Langford of Conway, Arkansas donated $100. In May 1987 the church voted to buy one acre of land owned by Woodmen of the World that adjoined church property. Thurman Elliott paid $4,500 for it and the church would later reimburse him. He asked for only $3,500 back, and that is what the church paid him. By September 1987 the church had grown to 72 members. In May 1988 the church approved plans to borrow $100,000 for the construction of the new sanctuary and more Sunday school rooms. The loan only ended up hav-

ing to be $90,000, and was paid off just over 10 years later in 1999. The first service in the new building (which is still currently the one in use) was on July 30, 1989 for the funeral of Rev. James Evans. The church purchased a parsonage in February 2000. Immanuel Baptist Church has seen a lot of things in its 40 years of existence: Buildings flooded, buildings built, members passing away, new members joining, babies born, lives saved! Through it all we have seen that God is faithful and that Jesus still loves local churches. We are grateful to be a part of this wonderful community.

Pastors and interim pastors Dexter Rogers Bill Tyson Steve Williamson Al Alters Lyle Koone Victor Koone Ferrell Morgan

Paul Brewster Eugene Ryan Paul Parker Ron Ivie Gary Kirkendoll Allen Nelson IV Mack Litaker

BEE BRANCH WATER CUSTOMERS EFFECTIVE AUGUST, 2017 BILLING THE BEE BRANCH WATER BOARD VOTED TO ADD A $4 FEE PER MONTH PER METER FOR THE PURPOSE OF EMERGENCY PIPE REPAIR AND INFRASTRUCTURE UPKEEP. THIS MONEY WILL BE PUT IN A SEPARATE BANK ACCOUNT EACH MONTH TO BE USED FOR THESE PURPOSES ONLY.

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Page 6 Neighbors from page 3 being close to Christmas). People that will show how to make candles and soap and lots of things to do or buy. We will let you in on everything as we get it planned. Start thinking about being a part of all of this. Maybe we can do this every year. We still need volunteers to work and help plan. We will need vendors. If you are a craft person or artist, etc. We want to get it all together so we can get our advertising together. There will not be Gospel singing at Wolverton Mountain in the month of July, as there are only four Thursdays this month. August will have five Thursdays so that will be the month of the Gospel singing. I think I might have mislead some folks because I was mixed up. Have a great week and be safe. If you have Scotland News call James Burns at 592-3935 and he can see that it gets into the news.

Thelma Murray Shirley

Margie and Tommy Beckham spent last Tuesday and Wednesday in Little Rock taking dialysis training so Tommy can take dialysis at home. Jo Hamilton

spent eight days in Steam Boat, Colorado, visiting her sister Donna and Jeff Henderson. Belinda Murray and her grandchildren, Josh and Presley Cintron, went to Platte City, Kansas, to visit her sister Janice Odegard for a few days. They also visited the zoo while they were there. Wanda Danel and her daughter Lisa and grandson Justin of Scramento, California, are here visiting Wanda’s sister Joan Allen and family. Nova Scroggins of Morrilton spent the weekend visiting Betty Jo Williams. Nova lived in Pleasant Valley all her life and went to school at Shirley. She attended church with Betty on Sunday morning. Wanda Poynor has been sick for two weeks; she sounded like she is getting better. Jimmy Hooten spent the weekend framing up a shed on his place in Shirley. He had plenty of good help, his son John Hooten of Conway, his brother-inlaw Joey Ussery of Greenbrier and his brother Ted Hooten of Searcy. Tuesday afternoon Josh Beckham Jr. hosted a Beckham family reunion at the Shirley Community Center. Over 50 family members attended. Those from out of town were Joshua Charles Green, Carol Green, Norman Ray Green, Donna Green, of Heber Springs, Brenda (Green) Pry, Stevie Pry, W.H. Pry, of Newport, Ernestine (Hines) Gulley of Mountain View, Jack

and Sherry Lewis of Clinton, Shirley (Beckham) Bradford of Conway, Asa Bradford and Anna Bradford of Little Rock, Josh and Janise Beckham of Stafford, Virginia, Judy (Hines) Coffee of McRae, Twyla Turner of McRae, Claud and Maxine Burris of Newport, Bill Osier and Sharon (Burris) Osier of Newport, Bill and Jerrie Bonds of Clinton, David and Telisha Lowry of Clinton, Helen (Lowry) Davis of Clinton, Joby and Judy Brannon of Newport, Dickey and Pam Beckham of Heber Springs, Terry, Fran and Erica Beckham of Joliet, Illinois, Kristy Beckham and Everett, Blaise Beckham and Derek of Columbus, Ohio, Susan (Beckham) Dutram and Gary Dutram of Boston, Massachusetts, Tracy (Lowry) Sutterfield and Reagen Sutterfield of Clinton, Tamera Worthing and children Riley, Beth and Anna of Warren, and Laura Pinard Davis of Greers Ferry. Family reunions are wonderful. The Shirley Senior Center will be having a potluck meal benefit for the center on Friday, July 28. The price will be $5, so come and eat and bring a dish if you can. We want to have a lot of good

food and fellowship and make a lot of money for our center.

Patsy Ward Fermosa

Visiting Mary and B.E. Webb the past week was their grandson William and Kayleen Webb and children Blake and Jessica of Splendora, Texas. I know they had a good visit. Richard Sherrod spent one night in the hospital last week. He is having a hard time getting his AFIB under control. Donna is babysitting Cadence Valentine of Wooster. They have been swimming and enjoying spending time together. I talked with Marion Smith this week. Her twin sister, Olive

July 25, 2017 Kulhanek of McComb Township, Michigan had a stroke so Marion has been up there to spend some time with her. Olive is improving, and Marion is home now Their older sister has recently passed, so I know it is hard for Marion. Let’s keep them both in our prayers. Mary Pennington and I went to Conway on Monday. She had a dental checkup and then we went shopping. I checked out some freezers because I have locked myself out of mine and will probably have to tear it up to get it open. I’m hoping not, but that is a likely possibility. Thelma Murray and I went back to Conway on Tuesday. She had an appointment with the eye doctor. Before we went to see him, we went bowling and had lunch. While she was at the doctor’s office, I went to visit Lesley and Aaron Licon and their new baby, Grayson Michael. He is a cutie! Rylan Ward spent the weekend with grandparents, Marva and RG. They attended the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Upchurch. Michael is the grandson of Sue Stamper. She was here to attend the wedding,

but has now returned to Manchester, Tennessee. I hope everyone has a great week, until next time, God Bless.

Amanda Berger Highway 110

Wow! It sure has been one hot week up here on the mountain! I hope that everyone has been keeping cool and hydrated. I know our gardens are sure in need of a good cooling rain. The boys and I have been getting ready for the start of school next month. We have been busy buying new school clothes and supplies. Less than a month away before school starts. I am also happy to announce that I will starting my new job substitute teaching at Clinton School. I am super excited about this great opportunity. The Highway 110 Fire Department held a weekend-long See Neighbors on page 7

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Clubs The Idlehour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Emma Hink. Winners for the evening were: high, Jo Nell Warren; second high, Danna Hensley; traveling, Emma Hink; and bingo, Billie Fendley.

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Lunch plans – Ten members of Laureate Alpha Lambda of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met at the home of Mary Mills, the current chapter president, for a planning session on July 19, 2017. Enjoying the breathtaking views of Fairfield Bay and the wonderful lunch prepared by Mary were the following members: Annalee Culp, Charlene Burge, Darla Waring, Juanita Blanchard, (standing), Karen Kleman, Adele Hartig, Wendy Matthews (not pictured), Alice Chambers and Ellen Kelly.

Senior Center Menus/July

day-Thursday Damascus is open Tuesday and Thursday

Clinton & Damascus Senior Centers Shirley Senior July 24 – Mexican Center

chicken, southwestern corn, zucchini, bread stick, cookie. July 25 – Pasta with meat sauce, Italian vegetables, salad, garlic bread, pineapples. July 26 – Breaded pork cutlet, carrots, steamed cabbage, cornbread, zippy apple salad. July 27 – Meatloaf, macaroni & cheese, green peas, mixed fruit. July 31 – Submarine sandwich, macaroni salad, peaches. Clinton is open Mon-

July 24 – Meatballs w/gravy, mashed potatoes, spinach, wheat roll, lemonade pie. July 25 – Blackeyed peas/ham, okra, cornbread, strawberries. July 26 – Fried fish, oven fries, coleslaw, two hushpuppies, hot spiced applesauce. July 27 – Grilled chicken sandwich, melon,c rackers, banana nut bread. July 31 – Hamburger, seasoned potato wedges, baked

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ACCDA holds a Salad Supper Fundraiser Dinner Friday, 5-7 p.m. in the Alread cafeteria. Everyone is welcome. EH Club of Alread holds a benefit Supper & Bingo Night Saturday in their building on 16 West. Supper begins at 5:30 p.m. Bingo is from 6-8 p.m. The public is invited. Vicki Overby called to say Franklin Smith is making a fence the old fashion way out of locust trees. Sounds like an interesting piece of history so there will be more about this soon. 16 West residents want to mark their calendars on October 6 and 7 for a large conjunctive event. "Blooms of Note" going on now: Partridge pea and wild sweet potato, a member of the morning glory family with big white flowers

sale. They had a big room filled with many items. It was a fundraiser for the department. If you have any news please contact me at 745-4639 or email: paigeberger2013@gmail.com

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The Senior Potluck and Fun Night at the Crabtree Foursquare Church is Friday beginning at 5:30 p.m. A minimum of 55 years of experience is required to attend.

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July 25 – Grilled chicken salad, melon, crackers, banana nut bread. July 26 – Blackeyed peas/ham, fried okra, cornbread, strawberries and bananas. July 27 - Barbecue chicken breast, summer squash, potato salad, peach cobbler. July 28 – Fried fish, oven fries, coleslaw, two hushpuppies, hot spiced applesauce. Fairfield Bay center is open Tuesday-Friday

and a red eye. Native Americans ate the tubers that can weigh up to 20 pounds. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 7451249.

Council. Bill Cossey and Emily Johnson brought flowers for the folks at Clinton to enjoy. So nice of them to share. The milk delivery lady, Norma Scott, brings your milk to your table with a smile at the Clinton Center. We appreciate the thoughtful and kind gesture, Norma. We ate cool summer lunches at Clinton Tuesday and Thursday. Good desserts and good music, too. We ate meatloaf Wednesday at Shirley. The center at Shirley had 41 people on Monday for the spaghetti dinner. They have had several new clients added. Shirley Center will have a fundraiser on Friday, July 28; $5/plate, meat furnished. Asking for side dishes to be donated. Mark your calendars.

July 24 – Hamburger, seasoned potato wedges, baked beans, watermelon. July 25 – Red beans and rice, turkey sausage, mixed vegetables, cornbread, pudding. July 26 – Pizza w/ meat, salad, strawberries, cake. July 27 – Taco salad, refried beans, Mexican corn, frosted grapes. July 31 – Belgian waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, fresh fruit. Scotland center is

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Last week's pool winners were Bill Roberson and Gary Kirkendoll. Several folks from the centers went to the Gospel Fest at Clinton last Saturday. It was very good free entertainment for a good cause – the Van Buren County Literacy

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Clinton School District is taking bids on two concrete pads, 33 feet by 36 feet, at the Football Field. Contact Transportation and Facilities Director Paul Maddox maddoxp@clinton.k12.ar.us 765 Yellowjacket Lane, Clinton, AR 72031

(501) 592-1618

Heat stress ranges from mild heat rash to heat stroke, which claims the lives of over 600 people annually – that’s more than die from tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and lightning combined! Heat exhaustion occurs when your body gets too hot. The hypothalamus, the part of the brain that controls thirst and hunger, also controls the body's core temperature. Normally, the body cools itself by sweating, but if you are exposed to high temperatures for a long time and don't replace the fluids you lose, the body systems that regulate temperature become overwhelmed and as a result, your body produces more heat than it can release. Heat exhaustion requires immediate attention because it can progress to heat stroke, a life-threatening condition. Symptoms of heat exhaustion are sweating, headache, pale skin, clamminess, thirst, rapid pulse, dizziness, nausea and muscle cramps. Symptoms of heat stroke are confusion, loss of consciousness, hot, dry skin or profuse sweating, seizures, body temp 104 F degrees or higher. Heat stroke can quickly lead to heart attack and death if not treated. So if in doubt seek medical treatment.

Preventing heat-related illness is easier than treating it. So prevent heat stress or help others who may be suffering from heat stress. If you are working or exercising in the heat, don't wait until you get thirsty to drink fluids (avoid caffeinated drinks which are diuretics and flush the fluid out of you). Drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after the activity (drink 2 cups of water 30 minutes before exercising and drink 1 cup of water every 20 minutes). Stay in a cool environment or air conditioning when possible on hot days. Check on those vulnerable to heat exhaustion (the elderly, friends and family), exercise or work outdoors during cooler times of day, have a source of shade available, take cool baths, wear loose, lightweight clothing, acclimate to being outside in warmer weather, and rest often. The main treatment for heat exhaustion is to rest in a cool environment (a shady spot or, better, an air conditioned room) and to drink cool, but not icy fluids. Water is usually enough to reverse dehydration, or drink a sports drink that contains electrolytes. You can also cool down by spraying yourself with water and fanning. So get outside, enjoy your summer hobbies, but keep an eye out for signs of heat related stress and treat accordingly and quickly. – Geri Cabana, RN

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Jeff Stansbery

Beat of a different drum Most people have heard the expression “marching to the beat of a different drum.” Well, it is interesting that drummers are the ones who are playing the beat to march to. They are often viewed as the “ugly stepchild” of the band; but some of the best bands in the world would not be Who they are without a unique and talented drummer. Speaking of Who, just ask Pete Townsend of the rock band the Who who the all-time best drummer was, and he’ll likely tell you it was the late Keith Moon, long departed member of the Who. It was not just his quickness, but it was the quick changes of direction when he played. Inspired by Ginger Baker, another phenomenal drummer, Moon would dye his hair to look like this drum legend. Pete Townsend later described him as a “ginger vision.” The tragic story of Keith Moon is filled with ups and downs. He was highly volatile and quite moody. He drank a lot and had problems with alcoholism. In 1978, Moon had been attempting to detox himself, against the recommendation of his physician, but with powerful pills prescribed by the physician. One night, in a fit of anger, Moon went back to his flat (the same one where Cass Elliott of the Mamas and the Papas had died of a heart attack a few years before he moved in), and there he ingested 32 pills (the same number as his age). The doctors said that six were enough to kill him, and 26 of the pills were undigested in his system when they did the autopsy. Moon may have inspired the name for Led Zeppelin when he briefly considered leaving the Who in 1966. He spoke with John En-

twistle, Who’s bass guitarist, and Jimmy Page about forming a “super group.” Moon remarked that a particular suggestion had gone down like a “lead zeppelin,” a play on “lead balloon.” Although that super group was never formed, Page remembered the phrase and later adapted it as the name of his new band. Of course, Led Zeppelin would have its own iconic drummer, John Bonham, formerly of the band The Yardbirds. He is considered by many to be the greatest drummer in history for his speed, power, fast bass-drumming, distinctive sound and “feel” for the groove. Coincidentally, Bonham, like Moon, was 32 years old when he died. He had consumed four quadruple vodka Screwdrivers (the equivalent of 16 shots) and continued drinking heavily after rehearsal that same day. When he was found unresponsive the next afternoon, it was determined that he had choked to death on his own vomit after consuming a total of 40 shots of vodka in a 24-hour period. Of course, not all stories of drummers end in tragedy. Neil Ellwood Peart is a Canadian-American musician and author and is the drummer, as well as primary lyricist, for the rock band Rush. Peart drew his inspiration from Keith Moon and John Bonham. As time went on, Peart began to emulate jazz big band musicians Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. He then began incorporating these great jazz drummers’ styles in his own music. Peart has a unique style that makes his music and drum rhythms hard to duplicate. The complexity of his starts, stops and riffs rank him up there with some of the best.

Perhaps the most impressive thing anyone has said, having attended a live Rush performance, is that it is exactly the way it sounds on the record or CD. For a threepiece band that sounds more like a five- or six-piece band, Rush remains a beat ahead of most hard rock bands. There are songs that specifically highlight drums. Most people are familiar with the song “Wipe Out.” When this song first came out back in the 1960s, all the drummer “wannabes” would try to perform it. I remember a friend of mine performing that song in the local school band. Then there was a song by Kenny Rogers and the First Edition called “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town.” I always thought that the drumbeat helped make that song, but I came to have a heightened appreciation for it when a visiting high school band came with their football team. The band had no instruments other than drums. Without music or anything, they began playing the rhythm to the song (in the bleachers on the other side of the field), and they just kept going. It was mesmerizing, and most of the people in the bleachers on our side of the field began bebopping to their cool rendition of that song. The beat of a drum can often cause the listener to attempt to emulate that beat. I guess I’ve always been a “dashboard drummer.” If there was a song on the radio that had a good beat, I would play the dashboard of my car in time with that song. Such is the case of a song by a unique and talented singer/songwriter/drummer named Phil Collins. I imagine most people have already guessed what song

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I’m referring to. “In the Air Tonight” is a unique song that uses a “build” technique for impact. It starts slowly and methodically, then after an impactful second verse, it breaks out into a dynamic drum bridge where Collins then repeats the chorus with more emphasis, continuing the drive until the end of the song. This song is a favorite of my son Paul, too, who can really wail it like Collins at karaoke venues in Denton, Texas. Collins performed this song live a few months back on the “Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” and let me tell ya, the guy hasn’t lost his touch. Since his early days with Genesis, Collins could sing lead and play drums. Genesis had a slew of hits and was one of the best touring bands around. Later

on, Collins would record his solo albums, even as he played and performed with Genesis. Phil Collins has sold an estimated 150 million albums worldwide, making him one of the world’s best-selling artists. Now, I’m probably going to surprise some folks with my pick of one of my alltime favorite drummers. That would be Richard Starkey, also known as Ringo Starr. Phil Collins described Ringo as “a great musician,” and Steve Smith (drummer for the band Journey) noted, “Before Ringo, drum stars were measured by their soloing ability and virtuosity. Ringo’s popularity with the Beatles brought forth a new paradigm. ... We started to see the drummer as an equal participant in a compositional aspect. His

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and still identify the song.” To give you an example of his exceptional abilities, listen carefully to the subtle, yet powerful, changes, rolls and sudden stops just where they are needed in the Beatles’ songs “Come Together” and “Get Back.” This, I believe is an example of an extraordinary percussionist and not merely a drummer keeping a steady beat. Starr was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1998. In 2011, Rolling Stone readers named Starr the fifth greatest drummer of all time. In closing, I will add that I believe drummers are a crucial element in a band, and that their contribution rhythmically can make or break a song or even the band.

Back in the 1970s, the Clinton Quartet released an album. The quartet sang at many funerals and events around the county.

The Clinton String Band in the early 1900s included (seated) Clarkie Pate Sneed, Trot Pate, Fred Thompson, (standing) Jim Pate, Bob Pate and Lillard Pate Malone. parts are so signature to the songs that you can listen to a Ringo drum part without the rest of the music

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Fishing Report ters are not aware of this danger.”

Greers Ferry Lake

Walleye are hot in Beaver Lake, while mayflies are driving the bream crazy.

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(update 7-192017) Bates Field and Stream (501-4701846) said water is stained and the water surface temperature is 90 degrees. Water level is normal. Bream are biting well around lily pads; use worms and crickets. Crappie reports were fair. Best action was in Adams Lake or around greens, and don’t forget to work the cypress trees. Minnows or jigs will work. Bass fishing has been good. Bass also are staying around the lily pads (seeking shade, no doubt). Spinnerbaits, topwater frogs and a 10-inch plastic worm all will get a reaction. Catfish reports have been excellent. The fish are in the creek channels and are taking to goldfish and large minnows.

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ingtrips.com (501690-9166) said the generation schedule has been hard to figure the last couple of days due to one of the generators malfunctioning. It’s hoped that this has been corrected and the 12-hour generation will return on Wednesday adjusted to start at 11 a.m. (Wednesday only), then back to the 9 a.m. starting time. The lake is now 464.67feet msl, a little over 2 feet over normal. The hours of generation should decrease when the lake returns to normal. Fishing slowed during the generation Tuesday but the bite should be good now that the generation is back on schedule. Greg’s best choice of flies remains a size 16 mayfly nymph or midge pupa. Greg adds, “On a more serious note, and I think I speak for all on the Little Red, I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the families of two drowning victims in the last two months on the river.

I was personally involved with the latest, since two men working next to my home heard the daughter’s cries for help and were able to save her and retrieve her father from the water to my dock and tried their best to revive him. Both father and daughter were wearing life jackets but the father was forced under a dock by the current and was unable to free himself in time. I ask that all persons kayaking and canoeing on tailwater rivers respect and realize the danger present when the flow is exaggerated by the generation. Enjoy the rivers, but be safe by realizing that a simple mistake during strong flows can be costly. The river can be a great place to float and fish from small craft during low water but not during generation periods. Local outdoorsmen can help by politely asking persons launching small craft during high water if they are aware of the current’s danger. Many visitors to our state’s tailwa-

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 464.68 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 462.04 msl Oct. 1-April 30; 463.04 msl May 1-June 1; 462.54 msl June 1-Sept. 30). (update 7-192017) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-9401318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake has been falling. At last look it was 2.15 feet above normal pool of 462.54 feet it will continue to fall until they reach normal pool and then will go down as they generate for power needs. The water temperature has gotten hot and the lake should develop a well-defined thermocline soon. The catching overall is good all over the lake off and on throughout the day and night. The crappie are in big schools in the standing pole timer over, in and around brush piles and even sitting out suspended in open water in the guts of cuts 15-30 feet deep. Try minnows and jigs fished vertical for best results. The bream are guarding fry up shallow and out to 28 feet of water. Try using crickets and crawlers, and the shallow fish will eat the same as well as small in-line spinners and small crankbaits. The catfishing is real good on certain days and nights with a va-

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riety of baits all over the lake, with all three species being caught. The black bass are all over the place from real shallow out to 65 feet. Spinnerbaits, crankbaits and topwater baits are working shallow; jigs and jighead worms are working on the in-between fish. Te deeper fish can be caught with Texas rigged worms, C-rigs, spoons, inline spinners, hair jigs and football heads. There is some schooling going on off and on all day as well. The walleye are roaming around monster flats eating off and on during the day and night. The hybrid and white bass are eating off and on around-theclock as well from 25 out to 70 feet of water on in-line spinners, spoons, hair jigs, swimbaits and of course live bait. Some big schools are surface feeding as well, but they are up and down pretty quick. They will get better over time.

Brewer Lake

(update 7-192017) Larry Walters at Bones Bait Shop (501-354-9900) said the week has been great for fishing, it’s just hot. Water is clear and the surface temperature was 85 degrees. Level is normal. Bass are excellent, with some 8-pounders caught. Anglers are using spinnerbaits, crankbaits and buzzbaits. Bream are good on worms and crickets. Crappie are

good and are in about 12-14 feet of water around brush piles. Use minnows or jigs. Catfishing was fair, with worms or shad working best. White bass reports were poor.

Lake Maumelle

(update 7-192017) Jolly Rogers Marina (501-8685558) said black bass fishing has slowed down some. The bass that are biting are reacting to jigs, crankbaits, wacky rig worms, spinnerbaits and Sweet Beaver. Bass are about 10-15 feet off the weeks by about 10 feet. They are biting in shallow water around dusk and at dawn. Keeton Blaylock and Kyle Wise, who won Tuesday night’s Black Bass tournament, were able to reel in a stringer weight 15.82 pounds, along with the Big Bass of 5.26 pounds, so the fish are out there. Matt Hedrick and Matt France caught a winning stringer of 12.66 pounds in a Friday night tournament. Like the black bass, reports on Kentucky bass are slow. They are being caught on jigs and minnows and can be found mixed in with the black bass in shallow water. On the positive side, white bass fishing has been excellent. They are reported schooling on the east end of the lake, with some in the midwest portion.

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PERSONALS Readers, use these Personal Spots to say Happy Birthday, Wish someone Good Luck, Contact old friends, make new friends. Shout out that you are alive and well in Van Buren County. All kinds of things. The cost is $5.00 for 25 words. WANTED Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition. Call Tom 501-745-4378

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Shirley School is seeking a lunchroom worker. Duties will include assisting with cooking, dishwashing, and light maintenance of the cafeteria. Shirley School is seeking bus drivers. The school has a permanent route available and substitute bus driver positions. Drivers need a CDL with passenger endorsement, clean driving record, and clear pre-employment drug screening. Pick up application packet in the superintendent’s office. All school employees must also pass background checks required by the state of Arkansas. Shirley School is seeking a lunchroom worker. Duties will include assisting with cooking, dishwashing, and light maintenance of the cafeteria. Shirley School is seeking bus drivers. The school has a permanent route available and substitute bus driver positions. Drivers need a CDL with passenger endorsement, clean driving record, and clear pre-employment drug screening. Pick up application packet in the superintendent’s office. All school employees must also pass background checks required by the state of Arkansas.

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LEGALS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION CASE NO. 71PR-17-70 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EMMA SUE FRASER, deceased NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Last known address of decedent: 176 W James Road Clinton, AR 72031 Date of Death: April 23, 2017

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An instrument dated April 10, 2014, was on July 21, 2017, admitted to probate as the Last Will of the above named decedent, and the undersigned have been appointed Co-Executors thereunder. A contest of the probate of the Will can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. This notice first published the 25th day of July , 2017. Susan Jo Baker, Co-Executor Lisa Lamb, Co-Executor By: Chad J. Brown Attorney for the Estate 203 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-8801

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LEGALS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION NO. 71PR-17-71 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLORIA BEATRICE EDDY deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 5305 N. Walnut North Little Rock, AR 72116 DATE OF DEATH: January 29, 2015 An Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributees was, on the 11th day of July, 2017, filed in the above referenced Court for the purpose of barring claims, potential claims and any creditors that may have a claim against the decedent’s estate consisting of the following real property located in Van Buren County, Arkansas, to-wit: LOT FOURTEEN (14), BLOCK ELEVEN (11), LAKEWOOD, FAIRFIELD BAY, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, GREERS FERRY RESERVOIR. Subject to all easements and restrictive covenants of record and less and except oil, gas, and other minerals. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 18th day of July, 2017. By: /s/ Kent Tester . KENT TESTER, ID No. 89123 Tester Law Firm, P.A. Attorney at Law 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7077 Fax 501-745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com

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Sponsored by J.P. Dell Holt VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2017-22 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 #2016-52, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2017, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $12,500.00 INTO THE SAFETY/MAINTENANCE BUDGET #1000-123. WHEREAS: Van Buren County has received a 100% grant from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program requiring no match; and WHEREAS: This grant is to be used for the Courthouse Electrical System Assessment to be completed by May 01, 2018; and WHEREAS: These monies need to be appropriated into the Safety/Maintenance Budget #1000- 123; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: $12,500.00 be appropriated into #1000-123-3103 Grants In. Approved this 20th day if July, 2017

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