The Voice of Van Buren County - September 12, 2017

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TUESDAY, September 12, 2017 / Vol. 3 Issue 37 / 75 cents

Flu vaccinations offered Oct. 6 On Friday, October 6,2017, the Van Buren County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health will offer flu vaccinations at the Van Buren County Health Unit from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. People should bring their insurance cards with them to the flu vaccine clinic.

If they do not have insurance, or the insurance does not cover flu shots, the vaccine will be available at no charge.

“We want Van Buren County residents to stay healthy this flu season, and getting a yearly flu vaccination is the best line of protection,” Donna Branscum, Van Buren County Health Unit

Administrator, said.

“We encourage everyone to come to the mass clinic, if you are unable to come this day you may come another day however there will a charge.”

Even though new observations about the flu vaccine continue to be made, experts continue to recommend annual flu vaccinations for children and adults.

The flu vaccine is safe and does not cause the flu. Some people may have mild soreness and redness near the site of the shot and a low fever or slight headache.

For more information, go to www. healthy.arkansas.gov or www.flu.gov.

Early voting begins Tuesday

Road win – The Clinton Yellow Jackets won a victory in Berryville last week. See the article and more photos on Pages 8-9.

If you live in Clinton School District Zone 3, your chance to be heard begins Tuesday.

Voters will decide between Kirk Pryor and D.L. Webb.

Webb, the Clinton fire chief, is challenging Pryor for the seat he has held on the School Board for the past 10 years.

Early voting begins Sept. 12. Election Day is Sept. 19.

Remember, voting is not just a privilege, it’s a duty.

(Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

Auction time for poultry

By Danny Griffin County Extension Agent

The month of September in Van Buren County always brings one of the most anticipated events of the year for the county’s 4-H youth.

The Van Buren County Fair and Livestock Show starts, and for the 4-H youth this is the beginning of the final leg of the year-long journey where they can exhibit all their hard work and effort they have put into their projects. One such project is the Poultry Chain.

It is designed to expose youth to the adventure of rearing 1-day-old egg laying type chicks (commercial layer type) from commercial clean stock. This year the 4-Her’s are raising Hyline Browns. These are brown egg layers. The chicks are now 20-22 weeks old. Each of the 4-Hers enrolled in this project will pick their three best birds as their pen to enter into the fair. These pens will be judged Friday, Sept. 22 around 3:30 p.m. where the judge will pick the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion pen of pullets. The pens of three pullets will be offered for auction at the Poultry and Rabbits barn on the Van Buren County Fairgrounds following the Junior Livestock Premium Auction on Saturday, September 23.

The Premium Sale Auction will start at 10 a.m. with the Poultry Chain Auction starting approximately at noon.

If you are in need of quality laying pullets and brown egg layers to boot, we invite you to come and join in the fun of bidding. Remember to bring cages to take your prize home. The funds raised in the Poultry Chain auction go back to assist in buying chickens for the next Poultry Chain project.

Show stoppers – Many dazzling roadside displays of wildflowers going on now are countywide. This one is on 16 West, near Crabtree.

(Photo by Jeff Burgess)

Animal shelter sounds SOS Lori Treat is sounding an alarm, and anyone who wants Van Buren County to continue to have an animal shelter needs to pay attention.

Treat is director of SNYP Arkansas, which took over operations of the animal shelter on July 1 of this year. The shelter was above capacity when Treat took it over, and adoptions are not keeping pace with intakes. The cost to send a dog to a rescue group is about $165, and though county taxpayers previously were subsidizing those, Treat can’t afford to take that loss.

The shelter also is in need of a heating and air-conditioning unit, which will cost $8,000.

But the main expense that Treat is concerned she will soon be unable

Some cats and dogs were taken this weekend to Greers Ferry for an adoption event. A couple of the dogs found new homes. to meet, is general operating cost, as in utilities and salaries for parttime employees. Currently, four part-time employees work a total of 70

hours weekly combined.

The latest electric bill was about $660. Treat said she needs $2,500 per month to run the shelter. She was hoping for $20 per month

from 100 families, but that number has fallen far short.

She also hoped to receive some grant money, but that hasn’t happened yet, either.

There have been a few fundraisers that have helped and more are planned, including the current shoe drive, but the shelter must have a reliable income source to make ends meet each month.

A little less than a year ago, a lot of people stepped up and told the Quorum Court how they would help if the shelter doors were kept open.

Much of that help has not materialized. If Van Buren County is to continue to have an animal shelter, that help must come soon.

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James and Joyce Burns Scotland

On Tuesday the 29th of August, the city of Clinton had dinner in the park to welcome the Cowboys and Cowgirls that come to the wagon races. They have a trail ride and end up at the park for dinner. People from all over the county volunteer to help with this project to make our visitors feel that we want them to have a great time and to return year after year. A group of people from Scotland that help with many projects for our community, volunteered to help and we thank them. Our granddaughter, Sydney, was visiting us and went with us. She thought it was fun and something she had not been involved with before. She said It was great to see so many people work together and make a great thing happen and to see how it could help a city and a county. This brings a lot of revenue into our county and also lets visitors see what a great place it is to live.

Our breakfast on the first Saturday had a good turnout even with so many at the wagon races and we always look forward to seeing all of our friends.

We hurried to get everything cleaned up because a group had rented the cafeteria for the afternoon. For those of you that want to use the cafeteria, remember to call and have us reserve it for your day, as we have several events taking place there before the end of the year.

Everyone is working hard on our Pig Eye Daze festival set for the 4th of November. We are working to get the T-shirts printed. We now have the forms out to register if you want a booth space to sell your arts, crafts, food and etc.

There will be lots of contest with great priz-

es and lots to do. You will be hearing a lot about this in the next few weeks. This is to help us put a new roof on the gym.

We are still getting donations to help with the new roof, and we thank each of you. This is something that we can make happen with everyone’s help. Keep up the good work.

Fall is in the air and the deer are moving around. Drive safe and have a great week.

Don't forget to call James Burns if you have Scotland News, 592-3935.

Thelma Murray Shirley

Last week, Isaiah Long celebrated his 7th birthday on Sunday with about 10 people attending.

On Friday, Noah Cintron celebrated his 6th birthday with about 20 people attending.

Sunday morning, Corey Murray and his son Kaelyx visited Thelma and Jimmy Murray.

Several people from Shirley attended and helped with the Cowboy Catfish Supper, a benefit for Meals on Wheels. It’s a very good thing for our county and we all can be proud we have it.

Beverly Wiles and her husband of Elkins visited Thelma and Jimmy Murray Saturday evening. After the Chuckwagon races they stopped on their way home.

Monday Thelma and Jimmy Murray and Larry Duncan of Clinton visited Hazel and Sherman Murray of Greenbrier. Others visiting and enjoying a catfish supper were Darrell Watts and Rex and Lisa Murray and daughter Merideth.

Patsy Ward Formosa

Johnny and Joyce James, along with Justine went on a grand vacation recently. They traveled through 22 states and drove over 4,000 miles. They enjoyed seeing the north and northeast states.

Joyce said Vermont was one of her favorites. They saw lots of pretty country and enjoyed being together.

I talked to Ruth Webb, she said she is doing better, she has had a cough again. I know she is tired of it.

BE hasn’t been feeling too good, get well prayers go out to them.

Their son, Ronnie Webb of Houston, had his house flooded with about 3 feet of water.

Prayers and good wishes go out to all the flood victims and an extra one for the folks in Florida.

Frankie Ward was honored with a party to celebrate receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.

Erica and her mom, Lori Brock, prepared a Taco bar for him at the Scotland School Cafeteria. About 20 people attended and enjoyed the meal. Good job, Frankie, I know you will do us proud!

Marva Ward and Sue Stamper went to Conway on Thursday to shop and had lunch at Holly’s Country Cooking restaurant.

Marva said it was very good.

Donna and Richard Sherrod went to Evening Shade to attend a family reunion.

Anne Mann also attended.

Anne’s mother and Donna’s sister, Lela Beaver, of Kennett, Missouri who is 98 years old was there, along with her sister, Zela, who is 96, of Bone Terre, Missouri and a brother, Ray Goodman, 86, of Birmingham, Alabama.

Donna said around 85 people attended,

that is a good gathering of family! She says this makes about 25 years of the reunion and attendance was down from years past.

Richard’s heart is doing better and he is feeling good. Prayers that it stays in rhythm.

JR and I went to Tilly on Sunday to a family reunion at the home of Bonnie Drewry. Those who attended were, Dale Ward, Jackie and Scott Tumbleson, Joe and Melba Ward, Dewayne and Sheila Mainord, Caleb Mainord, Bailey and Breanna Calhoun of Marshall, Franklin and Mike Ward of South Carolina, Keith Blair of Ozark, Missouri, Rita Blair of St Joe, Becky and Mike Reid and Wyatt Reid and Amber Sanders of Hector, Andy and Kim Treat and Carley Treat of Welcome Home, and Lloyd and Sharon Drewry of Marshall.

I hope everyone enjoyed themselves as much as I did.

Ricky always cooks up some tasty meat, this year it was pulled pork, hamburgers, venison and coke can chicken. He also helped the children make homemade Butterfinger ice cream, they all enjoy that. We do appreciate all that he does to make it a success.

Until next time, God bless and have a great week.

Jeff Burgess Crabtree

Exercise classes for mature women are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-11 a.m., in the EH Club building. This Thursday EHC meets 1:30-2:30 p.m.

The Chimes Hog Roast is Saturday.

Archey Road is quickest route out this way, and has history as old Highway 254.

It was 48 degrees on my front porch last week, a neighbor said colder on his. Saw

NOTICE OF 2017 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION FOR SOUTH SIDE BEE BRANCH SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Whereas, there are no other ballot issues to be submitted to the District Electors for consideration, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Board of Directors of the South Side Bee Branch School District requests the County Board of Election Commissioners open no polling places on the date of the School Election scheduled to be held on September 19, 2017, so that the election can be conducted by Absentee Ballot or Early Voting pursuant to Act 1295 of 2003.

September 12, 2017 Osage orange trees bare of any leaves but plenty of big green hedge apples still hanging on. Season's change has started.

That didn't stop tomato hornworms from damaging my plants.

Found 14 worms over three days, carefully checking for parasitic wasp eggs on their sides. Those are moved some distance away and let go. The others became compost. On the sunny side I've had two meals of fried green tomatoes from the damaged fruit.

There is still time to get seed in for late fall and winter harvest.

Garden cress, lettuce, mustard, parsley and radish are good choices.

"Blooms of Note" going on now: Yellow!

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

Amanda Berger Highway 110

Bill Passmore celebrated his 74th birthday this week! Our oldest son also celebrated his 7th birthday!

Happy Birthday Mr. Bill and Shane!

Roxie Beiew's two youngest kids, Monica and Chance, will be getting baptized on Sunday! Such wonderful news to hear.

Welcome to the Grace Church family.

Those of us up here on the mountain have experienced a taste of autumn. It

has been chilly in our home of a morning that I have had to turn on the heater to knock the chill out.

On Thursday while driving my boys to school I saw a bobcat run across the road in front of us.

If you have any news contact me at 745-4639 or e-mail at paigeberger2013@ gmail.com.

Kay Weaver Senior Centers

The B&B Boys (Bill Bonds and Bill Roberson) were the Clinton Pool Tournament winners last week.

The Tuesday pool winner at Scotland last week was Glendale Rodgers.

The Cowboy Catfish Dinner fundraiser went well. I do not have numbers, but a bunch of folks turned out each night. The entertainment was top notch, all local folks.

We are so blessed to have such talent.

Thanks to all of them for sharing with us.

Thanks, too, for all the employees and board members and volunteers. The numerous homemade desserts were super delicious.

A special thanks to our VBCAP president, Phillip Ellis, for his hard work in preparing and carrying out a successful fundraiser. He is a real asset to our program.

Appreciate others, be kind, be gentle. Laugh a little more.

Whatever you are doing, do a good job at it.

NOTICE OF ELECTION AND POLLING SITE 2017 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION - CLINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS - SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. §6-14-109 and §6-14-106, notice is hereby given that the 2017 annual school election for all zones in Clinton School District No. 1 will be held September 19, 2017 with one election day polling site located in the lobby of the Clinton High School Auditorium at 115 Joe Bowling Road Clinton, Arkansas from the hours of 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM for the following purposes: Zone 3: To elect one member to the Board of Directors for a term of 5 years; Mr. Darrin (D.L.) Webb Mr. Kirk N. Pryor Zone 6: To elect one member to the Board of Directors for a term of 4 years; Mr. Brent Treadaway (Unopposed) 36.8 Mill School Tax To provide for the foregoing proposed budget of expenditures, the Board of Directors proposes a total school tax rate (state and local) of 36.8 mills on the dollar of the assessed value of taxable property located in this School District. The total tax rate proposed above includes the uniform rate of tax (the “Statewide Uniform Rate”) to be collected on all taxable property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the existing rate of tax levied by this School District and available for maintenance and operations of schools in this District. The total proposed school tax levy of 36.8 mills includes 25.0 mills specifically voted for general maintenance and operation and 11.8 mills voted for debt service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness. The surplus revenues produced each year by debt service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes.

The total proposed school tax levy of 36.8 mills represents the same rate presently being collected.

Early Voting will be conducted at the Voter Registration office located at the VBC Courthouse Annex, 1414 Highway 65 South, Suite 131, Clinton from Tuesday, September 12 through Monday, September 18. Voting hours will be 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. For absentee ballot information, please contact the office of Voter Registration at (501) 745-8683.

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September 12, 2017

Insurance rep to speak to teachers

Weaver announces bid for Circuit judgeship

Weaver Judge Susan K. Weaver has announced her candidacy for the 20th Judicial District Circuit Court, Division One, which serves Faulkner, Searcy and Van Buren counties, including courts in Clinton, Conway and Marshall.

Weaver earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Central Arkansas and received her Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She also studied international law in Cambridge, England.

Prior to her election as District Court judge in 2012 and re-election in 2016, Weaver was an assistant case coordinator for 20th Judicial District Circuit Judge David Reynolds and law clerk for the Prosecuting Attorney’s Offices. She served several years as deputy prosecuting attorney for the 20th Judicial District, and in that capacity learned the importance of incorporating rehabilitation with incarceration to reduce the

likelihood of repeat offenders. She has successfully prosecuted both criminal bench and jury trials in Faulkner and Van Buren County Circuit Courts. Prior to being elected as District Court Judge, Weaver also maintained a private law practice handling family law, civil law, criminal defense, appellate law, and trust and estate planning. In addition to her courtroom experience, she has worked at the appellate court level and as a law clerk for the Arkansas Court of Appeals, researching and writing legal opinions for cases that had been appealed from Circuit Court.

Weaver has received numerous prestigious certifications in advancement of her legal training, including certifications from and relating to: National Computer Forensics Institute; United States Secret Service: Forensics in Court and Computer Evidence Recovery; National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: Protecting Children Online; ChildFirst Arkansas in Collaboration with National Child Protection Training Center: Interviewing Children and Preparing for Court; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Training; and Death Penalty Training.

In addition to her mandatory con-

tinuing education, Weaver has consistently gone above and beyond that requirement by attending and presenting at state conferences.

She also annually attends National Highway Safety Training, in conjunction with her role on the Education Committee, and annual national training with the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. She strives to bring the most upto-date law not only to the bench, but to the rest of the Arkansas District Court Judiciary as well.

Weaver is currently a member of the following professional, civic, and charitable groups: District Judges Education Committee, which is responsible for providing continuing legal education to all the district judges statewide; District Judges Legislative Committee, which is responsible for legislative proposals that district judges feel may improve the administration of justice within Arkansas; American Bar Association; Conway Rotary; Clinton Chamber of Commerce; and HAVEN (Help for Abuse Victims in Emergency Need) volunteer (HAVEN is a residential shelter for abused young females in Conway).

She is also a former Executive Council Member to the Young Lawyers Section of the Arkansas Bar, and she previously served on the Board of Directors of the Boys and

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Girls Club of Faulkner County.

Shortly after taking office, Weaver established the first Sobriety Court in the 9th Judicial District, a program designed to provide specialized treatment options for repeat alcohol offenders to reduce the likelihood of repeat violations.

In a very short time, the program has received accolades and praise from court and law enforcement personnel as well as participants.

“It is imperative that judges have actual courtroom experience in all aspects of the law over which they will preside, as well as treat everyone with dignity and respect. A Judge should be experienced and impartial, and he or she should apply the law even-handedly,” Weaver said.

“My experience and qualifications as a former deputy prosecuting attorney, a general practice attorney, former Appellate Court Law Clerk, and as a current District Court judge give me a unique insight to the duties of this position and make me well qualified to sit as Circuit Court judge. If I am fortunate to be elected, I will work diligently to make sure everyone who comes into the courtroom is dealt with fairly, and that cases are resolved as quickly as possible.”

Matt Hughes, insurance representative with Hughes and Associates Insurance Agency of Russellville, will be the guest speaker at the September 19 meeting of the Van Buren County Retired Teachers and School Employees Association.

The meeting is at 11:30 a.m. at Western Sizzlin in Clinton.

The Hughes firm has the exclusive endorsement of the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association

Calendar The Van Buren County Republicans will hold the annual Lincoln Day Luncheon on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, from 11:30-1:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Bay VFW Post 4513, 2531 Highway 330 S., Fairfield Bay. Tickets are $55 at the door or $50 in advance and may be purchased at Island Financial on the Courthouse square in Clinton. Dress is business casual. This year’s speaker will be state Sen. Jason Rapert, who has a strong history of conservative values.

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as it relates to member benefits. All retired school employees and the public are encouraged to attend to become better informed about the projected changes in health insurance options.

Hughes’ main focus will be the health insurance plans offered to retirees and the Medicare drug plan. Other areas of interest will include long-term care insurance and dental insurance.

The Joy of Living Bible studies for all women will be held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday beginning Sept. 12 at First Baptist Church of Clinton. This year’s study is The Gospel of John. All denominations are welcome.

The Lake Area Fun Flyers Squadron holds its 12th annual fly-in Sept. 22 and 23 at the radio control flying field on The New Road just outside of Fairfield Bay. There will be food vendors, a raffle and contests.

In lieu of flags, we have added a beautiful Veterans Monument at the entrance gate on Highway 16.

We will not be putting individual flags out in the coming years.

However, if you have a family member who is a veteran and you want them to have a flag, you are welcome to place one there yourself. Otherwise the monument is there to honor all of our United States veterans buried there.

It is a beautiful Asset to our cemetery and we are most proud of it. We thank everyone for their contributions over the years and ask that you continue to help us keep our Settlement Cemetery in good condition for years to come.

Doris Brown Calla Linn And the Cemetery Board

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Obituaries

Aline Loven

Nellie Aline Loven, 83, of Clinton, Arkansas went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 8 ,2017. She was born on Friday, September 15, 1933 in England, Arkansas to the late Judge G. and Dessie A. (Watts) Jolly.

Aline loved her family and enjoyed any opportunity to get together with them, the more the merrier. She loved to travel, anytime any place! She spent 20 years feeding the children of this community while working at the Clinton Elementary School, as well making a home for her husband and children. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church for many years.

Aline was preceded in death by her loving husband Lon; parents; seven brothers; three sisters; one grandson, John David Loven; and a granddaughter, Rachael Denise Loven.

She is survived by her daughter, Teri Loven of North Little Rock; two sons, Dennis W. Loven (Sally) of Clinton, Arkansas and David Loven (Cindy) of Booneville, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Janna Ubelhor, Dylan Loven and Jarrod Loven; four great-grandchildren, Brennan Robertson,

Austin and Micah Ubelhor and Astrid Loven.

Visitation was Sunday, September 10, 2017, with funeral services at 2 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Arkansas with Brother Tommy Jolly officiating.

Burial was at Dennard Cemetery. For online guest book go to www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Lillie Smith

Lillie Ann Smith, 51, died Sept. 3, 2017.

Arrangements pending. Roller-McNutt Funeral Home.

sas, Elizabeth Lankford of Clinton, Arkansas; mother-in-law Dorothy Branscum of Clinton, Lisa Swofford and Angie Jones; along with several nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents; siblings; Danny Swofford, Larry Swofford and Sharon Swofford, and fatherin-law Sid Branscum.

Visitation was Friday, September 8, 2017 at Clinton Funeral Service. Funeral service was 10 a.m.

Saturday, September 9, 2017, at the Culpepper Community Church with Brother Alan Rolen and Brother Danny Patterson officiating. Burial was at the Culpepper Cemetery. To sign Michael's book of memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

Michael Swofford

Michael Leon Swofford, 56, of Clinton, passed away September 3, 2017.

He was born in Choctaw, Arkansas on January 13, 1961 to Dale and Virginia McQuin Swofford.

Michael was a self-employed painter, and also enjoyed visiting, fishing, hunting and playing with his grandson.

Left to cherish Michael's memory are children, Somer Cheyenne Swofford of Clinton, Arkansas and Briar Dale Swofford of Fort Campbell, Kentucky; one grandchild, Jaxxton Thomas Tuff Fowler; siblings, Donna Buckner of Conway, Arkansas, Mary Faye Wilson of Center Ridge, Arkansas, Joe Swofford of Clinton, Arkan-

Tracy Campbell

Tracy Aleshia Campbell, age 46 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born in Harrison, Arkansas on September 19, 1970 to Robert and Shirley Overstreet.

She graduated from Marshall High School in 1988. Tracy was an active member of the Leslie United Methodist Church.

After graduating high school, she attended the University of Cen-

Senior Center Menus/September Clinton & Damascus Senior Centers

Sept. 11 – Grilled chicken sandwich, crackers, melon, banana nut bread.

Sept. 12 – Blackeyed peas/ham, okra, cornbread, strawberries.

Sept. 13 – Barbecue chicken breast, summer squash, potato salad, peach cobbler.

Sept. 14 – Fried catfish, oven fried french fries, coleslaw, 2 hushpuppies, hot spiced applesauce.

Sept. 18 – Chicken strips, Montreal potatoes, green beans, jade salad.

Sept. 19 – Country fried steak/gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, hot roll, sherbet.

Clinton is open Monday-Thursday Damascus is open Tuesday and Thursday

Shirley Senior Center

Sept. 11 – Blackeyed peas/ham, okra, cornbread, strawber-

tral Arkansas where she earned her Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree in Education. Tracy taught at Scotland Public Schools in 1993 before accepting a position with Leslie Public Schools.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Douglas Campbell; daughter Hailey Campbell of Jonesboro; parents, Robert and Shirley Overstreet of Marshall; brother, Brandon Overstreet, also of Marshall; mother-in-law, Shelba Campbell of Leslie; and numerous other relatives, colleagues and former students.

Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas. The family requests memorials to the Forest Newby Space Camp Scholarship at Simmons Bank, P.O. Box 250, Marshall, AR 72650. This will help fund a scholarship to send a Searcy County child on to Space Camp.

ries, cake.

Sept. 12 – Meatballs w/gravy, mashed potatoes, spinach, wheat roll, lemonade pie.

Sept. 13 – Grilled chicken salad, melon, crackers, banana nut bread.

Sept. 14 – Fried fish, oven fries, coleslaw, 2 hushpuppies, hot spiced applesauce.

Sept. 18 – Country fried steak and gravy, mashed potatoes, 5-way blend vegetables, hot roll,

Charles Hooten Sr.

Charles G. Hooten Sr. of Conway passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017.

He was born on April 22, 1942 in Shirley, Arkansas to the late Ernest and Edith Hooten. He was also preceded in death by his son, Charles G. Hooten, Jr. Charles worked for Hendrix College for 57 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and twice resherbet.

Sept. 19 – Chicken strips, Montreal potatoes, green beans, jade salad.

Shirley Center is open Monday-Thursday

Scotland Senior Center

Sept. 11 – Chicken and dressing, broccoli, carrots, fruit cocktail cake.

Sept. 12 – Pinto beans/ham, marinated tomato/cucumbers, turnip greens, cornbread, pears.

Sept. 13 – Chicken strips, Montreal potatoes, green

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September 12, 2017 ceived a Purple Heart.

He also served as Post Commander for the VFW Post 2259.

He was a member of Cadron Ridge Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and camping and loved to garden.

He is survived by two sons, Teddy Hooten and Ernest Hooten both of Conway; two daughters, Sheila Manning (Gary) of North Little Rock and Christy Moix (Kenneth) of Conway; one step-daughter, Janet Bailey; one sister; Sue Reed (Roger) of McGintytown, Arkansas; fiancée Gail Truhe of Conway; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was Friday, September 8, 2017 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral service were 10 a.m. Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the funeral home. Interment was at Settlement Cemetery in Shirley, Arkansas.

Kevin Murray

Kevin Michael Murray, 61, of Clinton, passed away September 3, 2017 in Clinton, Arkansas. He was born in Spotswood, New Jersey on April 29, 1956 to Franklin and Eleanor Murray.

Kevin spent his career working with animals in the circus, especially elephants, and enjoyed camping and traveling.

Left to cherish Kevin's memory are his stepson Thomas Green; three brothers and two sisters; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and other family and friends.

Kevin was preceded in death by his father Franklin Murray; mother Eleanor Murray; wife Linda Faye Murray and stepson Jerry Lynn Campbell.

The family will hold a private memobeans, jade salad.

Sept. 14 – Submarine sandwich, macaroni salad, peaches.

Sept. 18 – Biscuit casserole, fruit, spring mix salad, graham crackers.

Sept. 19 – Mexican chicken, southwestern corn, stewed tomatoes, bread stick, cookie.

Scotland center is open Monday-Thursday

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Sept. 12 – Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Italian vegetable

rial service at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service.

To sign Kevin's Book of Memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

Virginia Bryant

Virginia Ann Bryant, age 86, of Center Ridge, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017. She was born September 9, 1930 in Damascus, Arkansas, a daughter of Orville Hartwick and Kleta Hood Hartwick.

She was the widow of H.V. Bryant. She retired from Conway Human Development Center and was a member of Center Ridge First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her two sons, Sheldon Bryant and Glendon (Shirley) Bryant, all of Center Ridge; two daughters, Regina (Cecil) Poteete and Donna (Gary) Hallum, all of Center Ridge; brothers, Cloyce (Jackie) Hartwick of Center Ridge and Larry (Nancy) Hartwick of Glendora, California; sister, Margie Thompson of Center Ridge; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Memorial services were 11 a.m.

Saturday, September 9, at the First Baptist Church Life Center in Center Ridge. Burial will be at a later date.

Donations may be made to FBCCR Life Center. blend, green salad, garlic bread, pineapples.

Sept. 13 – Pork loin, Brussels sprouts, steamed cabbage, cornbread, zippy apple salad.

Sept. 14 – Meatloaf, rice & cheese, peas & carrots, mixed fruit.

Sept. 15 – Baked cod, broccoli florets, baked potato, creamy strawberry pie.

Sept. 19 – Grilled chicken salad, melon, crackers, banana nut bread.

Fairfield Bay center is open Tuesday-Friday

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League hosts demonstration

By Joyce Hartmann

Joshua Sheppard and Danielle Mainord

Mainord-Sheppard shower Sharlene Sowell announces the engagement of her daughter, Danielle Mainord to Joshua Sheppard. Danielle is the granddaughter of Thomas Hill and Louise Beavers.

There will be a shower honoring

the bride on Sunday, September 17, from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Petit Jean Electric, 270 Quality Drive, Clinton, Arkansas. Hostesses will be Amber LaChance and Muriel Long.

Artist Suzanne deShazo Waggoner will present a free watercolor demonstration at 10 a.m. Monday, September 18, in Fairfield Bay at Bayside Studio on the corner of Greenwood and Highway 330.

Hosted by the North Central Arkansas Artist League, the event begins with coffee and light refreshments at 9:30. The public is invited. For further information, contact NCAAL’s President Charlotte Rierson at 884-6100.

Waggoner’s credentials are impressive. Her paintings in watercolor, oil, mixed media, ink and graphite drawings have been accepted into juried art competitions throughout the U.S., winning top awards in regional art exhibitions, including Best of Show Awards twice in the Texas and Neighbors Com-

petition and The Winsor and Newton Watercolor Excellence Award in the San Diego International Watercolor Exhibition.

She is a signature member of Mid-Southern Watercolorists and also serves on their board of directors. Her artworks are represented in the Arkansas Artist Registry and in the Archives of Women Artists of Women Artists, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C. The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented her with the Women in the Arts Recognition Award for Lifetime Achievement at the State Conference in Little Rock.

Waggoner lives on a very quiet 30-acre farm in Mount Vernon, Arkansas. She and her late husband raised five children in

the tiny rural town. “All of them are extremely successful and productive adults but none of them elected to become an artist,” she says.

About her multimedia work, she says, “Despite all of the training, despite all of the classroom work in schools and universities, despite all of the books on art and exposure to different thoughts and concepts on drawing and painting, despite all of the kind (and unkind) remarks that my instructors, peers and friends have given me ... nothing matters until your paintfilled brush touches the surface of your support. It is then that everything that you know comes together to bear the fruit of your understanding.

White paper, white canvas, white walls, it is all a challenge to be used and improved upon. When one medium does not

Suzanne Waggoner lives in Mount Vernon. satisfy, add another one. If your efforts are close to what you want but not 100 percent, add still another medium. It is a thrill to work with your own skills and open doors to experimental ideas that improve and enhance an artwork in progress. We are in a unique art world currently that allows us endless directions and expressions.”

What’s going on at Fairfield Bay If you love adventure, the outdoors and a bit of crazy fun, then Fairfield Bay is the place to be this weekend. On Saturday, Sept 16, you can take a morning kayak trip around Sugar Loaf Mountain Island, hop on your ATV and cash in on an amazing poker rally, and catch some beads from the Boati Gras parade.

The third annual

Paddle Battle at the Bay starts at 9 a.m. at the Fairfield Bay Marina. If you can paddle, you can battle. With racers for skilled paddlers, all the way to races for the kids, this festival has something for everyone. Prizes will awarded for each division (skilled paddlers, parent-child combo teams, and youth divisions).

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a.m. and continue until lunchtime, when Chow Hall BBQ will be serving up some of the most delicious BBQ on the lake.

At 11 a.m., the ATV/UTV Trails, Poker Rally begins. With over 90 miles of trails, this is the ultimate destination for your ATV weekend.

From trails with skill levels ranging from easy to advance, you're sure to find one that is just right for you.

The Poker rally kicks off at 11 a.m.

Sept. 16. Everyone will meet at Woodland Mead Park, and explore 14,000 acres with nine stops. The cost is $25 to enter, and the event will include hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and soft drinks, with a live band kicking off at 4 p.m.

At 5 p.m., it’s time for Boati Gras.

The fifth annual celebration at the marina is a family friendly festival.

The fun begins at 5 p.m. with a boat parade, led by the Fairfield Bay Marina's mini tug. Decorated boats will take a circle around the marina, throwing beads in true New Orleans fashion. Afterward, grab some authentic Cajun fare and watch as the Krewe of Jesters get the party started with fun, dancing, and just an all around, Mardi Gras good time. There will be awards of all types given out best costume, best decorated boat, best jester, Lagniappe, Piquante, Un Bijon, and so many more.

In October, it will be time for OktoberFest, StoryFest and KidsFest. Don your best lederhosen

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and dirndls, bring a hearty appetite and head for the Conference and Visitors Center on Oct. 7.

Visitors will find a traditional German OktoberFest celebration full of authentic German fare and Biergarten, a one-of-a-kind StoryFest, which is a celebration of professional storytelling, and a focus on family with the engagement of KidsFest, holding plenty of free, family fun. A day full of traditional music, food, arts and crafts, and much more.

The day's events begin at 7:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the Lion's Club Den. Beginning at 9 a.m., local arts and crafts will be displayed for show and sale until 6 p.m. The bigger and better KidsFest kicks off at 9

Bridge The Idle Hour Bridge club met at the home of Danna Hensley last Thurs-

day. Winners for the evening were: high, Coni Reamey; second high, Rita Bintliff; traveling, Gay Whillock; and bingo, Billie Fendley.

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a.m. with bounce houses, face-painting, princess carriage rides, pony rides, games and prizes, and a special appearance by Truffles the Clown. There will even be a petting zoo. Tricky the Magician's show starts at 4:30 p.m.

Live music begins at 11 a.m. Food sales begin at 11 a.m. and boasts traditional German fare such as brats, German potato salad, and more. All food sales benefit the local animal shelter.

There will be two storytelling sessions and a $10 ticket ($15 at the door) admits you to both. Storytellers will be Laura Simms and Michael Reno Harrell.

For more information visit fairfieldbay.com/Oktoberfest.

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Clinton Cardinals Baseball

The Clinton Cardinals played Mexico and lost to them 1110.

Clinton came back in the last two innings to make the score close. However, Mexico led most of the way.

The next game will be on September 10 at Union Chapel.

The season will end October 15, 2017.

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Grandparents' Day

Friday was Grandparents' Day at Clinton Elementary kindergarten classes. The students sang songs, had finger plays and ate cookies with their grandparents.

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Bullies in life Center cited for achievements Boston Mountain Rural Health Care has been awarded $76,000 for achievements in quality improvement in 2016. BMRHC is now providing Clinton with a state of the art dental facility run by Dr. Jamie

Beavers D.D.S, and is located in the Boston Mountain clinic behind the hospital.

Bringing dental and medical together under one roof will allow people with the best of insurance, to no insurance at all, receive the best

Police Report Contact leads to arrest

On August 23, 2017, deputes from the Van Buren County sheriff's office arrested 40-year-old Kenny Ray Slack of Clinton on a violation of a no contact order, according to a news release. Slack has been released on bond.

Warrants land man in jail

On August 23, 2017, deputies came into contact with Jordon Dowell, 22, of Dennard. Dowell was arrested on two felony warrants. Dowell is currently incarcer-

in dental and medical care regardless of financial situations or lack of insurance.

Pictured are Dr. David Geidl, MD, Lauren Faulker, APRN, Brianna Pate, APRN, and Dr. Jamie Beavers, D.D.S.

ated at the Van Buren County Detention Center on no bond.

Clinton Police Activity Report Aug. 29-Sept. 4 Incident reports – 15 Accidents – 2 Calls for service – 36 Property check/extra patrols – 46 Motorist assists – 1 ATM/Bank Escorts – 2 Other agency assists – 2 Alarm – 1 Warnings issued – 38 Citations issued – 76

As a mother it breaks my heart when I learn that one of my kids is being bullied in school.

And that it starts as young as pre-school age. Our youngest son loves going to school. He is usually the first one out the door and gets upset during school breaks when he can’t go to school. So of course I became concerned when out of nowhere he begins to cry and tells me “No Mommy, I don’t want to go to school.”

What should I do?

I went to his teacher of course to find out what has been happening in class. That is when I learned of him being bullied.

We had to deal with this all last year, too.

I kept thinking to myself “no, not again.”

My first thing to do is pray. Not only pray for our son but to also pray for the other student. I have no idea what that other student’s home life is like and I am not going to judge either. I am going to love that child enough to pray for them.

As adults we encounter adult bullies too. We should remember that we are to love them too and enough to pray for them.

Staying involved

and in communication with his teacher is the second important step. I am very confident in his teacher this year that she will do what she can to prevent it. Our kids have a great support system from not only the school, but from our church family as well.

Finally, I just am there for him. Encourage him, reassure him, and love him. It is also important for our boys to know that it is wrong to be mean to others. Just because someone else is doing it does not mean that it is OK. I want to encourage you parents to stay involved in your children’s lives. Just because they are not home during the day does not mean you should just assume they are doing fine.

A lot of teen suicides are from that child being bullied and almost always the parents don’t know about it until after the fact. Put your phone down, and talk to them. Get your family involved in a Bible believing, Jesus loving, supportive church. Reach out and be there. God bless and please know that I am praying for you.

IT’S TIME FOR THE 2017 ANNUAL

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AT THE VAN BUREN COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT Van Buren County Conservation District is now taking orders for Pecans and assorted nuts and chocolates through October 31, 2017. They will be available for pickup at the district office the middle of November in time for Thanksgiving baking.

They make wonderful CHRISTMAS GIFTS!!!!!!

Stop by the office at 100 Success Drive, Suite 24 (County Annex) Clinton AR or call the office at 501-745- 5161

Van Buren County Special School announced its sponsorship of the USDA Food Program.

Meals will be available at no charge or at a reduced charge to enrolled persons at the participating institution(s) listed below. In accordance with Federal law and the United States Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

To file a complaint of discrimination write to U.S Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202)720-2600 (voice or TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider.

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School Menus Shirley Schools

Sept. 12 – Breakfast: Sausage/egg/ cheese burrito or cereal, juice, mixed fruit.

Lunch: Frito pie/chili, refried beans, baby carrots, fruit.

Sept. 13 – Breakfast: Ham/egg/ cheese biscuit or cereal, juice, applesauce. Lunch: Chicken pot pie, blackeyed peas, fruit, wheat roll.

Sept. 14 – Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin and yogurt or cereal, juice, applesauce. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit, roll.

Sept. 15 – Breakfast: Sausage gravy and biscuit or cereal, juice, diced peaches.

Lunch: Beef-vegetable soup, peanut butter sandwich, salad, fruit.

Sept. 18 – Breakfast: French toast stix or cereal, juice, banana. Lunch: Deli combo on bun, baked beans, celery sticks, fruit.

Sept. 19 – Breakfast: Ham/egg/ cheese omelet or cereal, juice, banana.

Lunch: Baked chicken, quick baked potatoes, carrots, fruit, roll.

Sept. 20 – Breakfast: Sausage/egg/ cheese biscuit or cereal, juice, cinnamon toast. Lunch: Chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese sandwich, broccoli salad, carrot sticks, fruit.

Clinton Junior & Senior High

Sept. 12 – Breakfast: Breakfast burrito w/cheese, peaches.

Lunch: Baked ham or Shake-n-Bake chicken, creamed potatoes, green beans, rolls, peaches.

Sept. 13 – Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuit/gravy, pears.

Lunch: Chicken fajita or soft taco, great northern beans, muffin, applesauce/juice.

Sept. 14 – Breakfast: Cereal, graham crackers, fruit.

Lunch: Chicken Parmesan or lasagna, garlic bread sticks, salad, seasoned carrots, juice/fruit.

Sept. 15 – Breakfast: Cereal, cheese stick, fruit. Lunch: Pig-n-blanket or Manwich on bun, slaw, tater tots, pears.

Clinton Elementary

Sept. 12 – Breakfast: Pancakes, mixed fruit. Lunch: Crispito, salad, corn, raisins.

Sept. 13 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Barbecue baked chicken, coleslaw, green beans, roll, pears.

Sept. 14 – Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, pears. Lunch: Sloppy Joe, curly fries, baked beans, applesauce.

Sept. 15 – Breakfast: Cereal, toast, jelly, raisins. Lunch: Ham and cheese wrap, fresh veggies, strawberries.

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The VOICE of Van Buren County's

Football Fever Clinton Yellow Jackets 2017

Jackets defeat Berryville The Clinton Yellow Jackets went on a long road trip Friday and shut out their non-conference opponent, the Berryville Bobcats, 34-0.

The first quarter ended with no score, but the Yellow Jackets got their offense moving in the second quarter. They scored two touchdowns in the first 4 minutes, then two more touchdowns in the last 5 minutes, taking a 28-0 halftime lead.

Berryville had a couple of long drives in the third quarter, but couldn’t push it across the goal line against a strong Clinton defense.

The Jackets scored one more touchdown in the fourth quarter, but missed on the 2-point conversion. Those

points would have triggered the sportsmanship rule, which means the clock doesn’t stop except for an official time out.

The Drake twins, Austin and Ethen, each scored a touchdown and made an interception. Also scoring touchdowns were Charleston Sowell, two, and Sky Davidson.

Sowell also had an interception.

Leading tacklers for the Jackets were Caleb Bowman with 13 tackles, 8 of them solo tackles; Sowell with 7, including 2 solo tackles; Davidson with 5, 2 of them solo; and Derek Russell with 5, including 1 solo tackle.

John Riley Hinchey was the leading rusher with 46 yards, while Davidson add-

ed 38, Sowell 35, Bowman 25 and Ethen Drake 25.

It was Veterans Night at Bobcat Field and all veterans were admitted to the game free and recognized in a ceremony.

The Jackets have their first home game this week, facing off against Central Arkansas Christian at 7 p.m.

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Entertainment The

Music Scene

Jeff Stansbery

Musician crafts his own guitars Saturday, Sept.

16, at 7 p.m. there will be a "Pack the OHAC" event to help pay operating expenses for the Ozark Heritage Arts Center in Leslie, Arkansas.

This event will feature two performances – one from Nathan Eaton of Marshall, and the second from Lucky Draw of the Clinton area. All proceeds of the $10 admission per person and concession sales will go toward covering operating expenses for the Arts Center.

Children 12 and under will be admitted free of charge.

Nathan Eaton sort of slipped in under the radar in regard to people in Arkansas recognizing his ability. Although he has played a while with the Van Buren County Community Band under the leadership of Dell Holt, his guitar expertise in regard to his finger-picking ability has eluded many. Nathan has played with the Community Band since around 2005, sometimes doing a bit of percussion and sometimes playing his guitar.

In 2015, Eaton placed first in the Mountain View fingerpicking competition which enabled him to also enter the guitar competition in Kentucky of that year.

There, Nathan placed second in the thumb and fingerpicking competition.

Nathan said he will be entering another competition soon.

He said it is just a lot of fun entering those competitions and he looks forward to another one soon.

We have quite a few very talented young people in our area, and Nathan is a prime example of one who has real guitar-playing talent. He is very low-key when you talk to him, but when he starts playing, all you can do is sit back and enjoy the ride as he picks his guitar. He'll saddle you up for a ride on the "Tennessee Stud" and then wow you with a classic favorite like "All of Me." He performs fairly regularly at the Veteran's Memorial Building in Marshall on the first and third Thursday of every month.

Admission is free, and the music starts about 6:30 p.m. and goes on for about three hours. It's very infor-

mal with folks coming and going all evening, so if you would like to come out and enjoy some good music, be sure to check it out.

When asked when he started playing guitar, Nathan said his dad got him a guitar when he was just 4 years old and he began playing then, but got quite serious about it when he reached 13. He said his biggest guitar-style influence musically was Doc Watson. Nathan enjoys thumb picking, finger picking and flat picking rhythm and lead.

He also likes just kicking back and doing harmony back-up; but he is also a very proficient lead guitar picker as well. When asked what his favorite kind of music is, Nathan said it would be old gospel, country and bluegrass. He really likes the music of Dottie Rambo.

Nathan and his dad, John Eaton, have performed together on many occasions.

They have been doing so for approximately 10 years, Nathan said. Besides playing rhythm guitar and singing, John is an excellent trumpet player who also performs with the VBC Community Band. Just re-

cently, John and Nathan Eaton and Dean and Danny Sexton performed a 5th Saturday gospel venue at the Ozark Heritage Arts Center in Leslie, and were well received with their up-lifting inspirational songs.

Nathan is only in his 20s and already, he is a superb guitar craftsman! Yes, that's right – he builds guitars, designs them himself and sells them.

He has played one of his hand-crafted guitars the past few gatherings at the Veteran's building, and people have commented on how good that guitar sounds. Nathan says he became interested in building guitars at the age of 14, and when he was 15 years old, he decided that one day he would definitely build one himself.

He said that he enjoyed looking at the inner-workings of a guitar so that he could see just how it was put together in order to make the sounds it made. I have a 12-string Yamaha that got too much heat and kept breaking strings and was unable to hold a pitch.

I took it to Nathan to look at it and see if he could fix it. He had to take it apart and re-

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place some things, re-glue the wood that had started splitting, and then he explained how much tension is on guitar strings. For the first time, I witnessed what my guitar looked like inside as he showed me step by step on his I-phone just what he had to do to fix my guitar. Since Nathan fixed it, I haven't had any problems with strings breaking or having to be retuned because I played them really hard or for a long period of time.

"Restoration of guitars teaches you methods of construction, what broke on that guitar and why," Nathan explained. He got an 1844 parlor guitar in a bag, put it back together and restored it. He said that his favorite type of guitar is the cutaway dread-knot style guitar. Nathan knows what he is doing; and he said he enjoys studying how particular guitars are made, like the Gibson, Martin and Gallagher brands etc. One of his most admired guitar craftsman is Ervin Somogyi who spends months building just one guitar – and they begin around $35,000.

At 21 years of age, Nathan began collecting, gathering and buying the parts and equipment in order to manufacture his own guitars. He told me that how the top is put

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Nathan Eaton has been playing the guitar since he was 4. together is the most important aspect of the guitar (the soundboard and wood on top). He studies other craftsmen who have made quality guitars in order to see how best to make his own. Although he gleans information from other guitar makers, he has his own unique design and the "E" on the guitar neck will let people know that Nathan Eaton made that guitar. He said that his guitars start at around 3 grand and vary from there.

The quality materials and time that Nathan puts into building his hand-crafted guitars make them a valuable commodity. If you are contemplating buying one for yourself, or you are curious about his guitars, you can contact Nathan at 870-504-0579, look him up on Facebook or e-mail him at: nathan@eatonguitar. com.

The Ozark Heritage Arts Center in Leslie is honored to

have both Nathan Eaton and Lucky Draw play the concert on Sept. 16, which will benefit the Arts Center and help keep it open for all of the venues that take place there in the course of a year. There are plays, pageants, concerts, meetings, dance recitals, etc. that come to the arts center. It is the perfect place to hold these events, and it is the only one of its kind in our area.

The museum upstairs holds some fascinating history of the area long ago when the M&NA railroad made regular stops up and down the Dinky Line.

Besides a stage, auditorium and museum, the arts center has a beautiful art gallery which has held many pictures from various artists in the area. This building is worth preserving; so please come out and support us if you can.

We're sure you will enjoy some great music when you do!

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September 12 . . . . . . . . . Joyce Aldworth

September 14 . . . . . . . . . . Jack M. Lewis

September 17 . . . . . . . . . . . JoAnn Holley

September 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audie Burt

September 14 . . . . . . . . . . . Janson Rowe

September 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Lee

September 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . Marie Hutto

September 15 . . . . . . . . . . . Kalie Hughes

September 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paula Linn

September 12 . . . . . . . . . . . Missy McGee

September 15 . . . . . . . . . . . Floyd Hunter

September 17 . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Nowlin

September 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . Ann McKim

September 15 . . . . . . . . . . . Micah Marsh

September 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin Pruitt

September 13 . . . . . . . . . . Leta Bradford

September 16 . . . . . . . . . Dennis Bufford

September 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dana Reed

September 13 . . . . . . . . Jimmy Cossey, II

September 16 . . . . . . . . . Sharon Bufford

September 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . Ivon Bradley

September 13 . . . . . . Jean Davis Henson

September 16 . . . . . . . . . Thurman Elliott

September 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Dewey

September 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . Robin Lack

September 16 . . . . . . . . . . . Devon Hicks

September 18 . . . . . . . . Shelbi Emberton

September 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alvin Shipp

September 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jo Hillyer

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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.

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The Voice of Van Buren County

Fishing Report

Fall-like temperatures in early September sparking the crappie bite.

Central Arkansas

Little Red River

(update 9-62017) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service said the Little Red continues to receive around 2-4 hours of generation on weekdays and lesser amounts on weekends. Lowell says they anticipate this generation schedule to continue unless they receive significant rainfall.

Midges, soft hackles and sowbugs, along with Woolly Buggers, are working well for fly anglers. Pink-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 (501-3625150)

Greers Ferry Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 462.04 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 462.04

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msl Oct. 1-April 30; 463.04 msl May 1-June 1; 462.54 msl June 1-Sept. 30). (update 9-62017) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-9401318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is 1.92 feet below normal pool of 462.54 feet msl and falling. The bass fishing continues to be good day and night, with spinnerbaits and small crankbaits working shallow. Use jighead worms and jigs for the mid-range fish. Get the deeper fish on Texas rigged worms-rigs.

Football head jigs, spinnerbaits and topwater plugs are good at night, and some topwater action is going on off and on all day.

The crappie are fat and eating well in 1530 feet of water suspended, on minnows and jigs. The catfishing is good all over the lake with some good fish coming in from real shallow water and others on the edge of deep water on a variety of baits.

No report on walleye. Bream action is still good from re-

al shallow water out to 27 feet or so on crickets and crawlers, with some artificial baits working up shallow. The hybrid and white bass action is good all over the lake on top and on structure from 30-50 feet of water day and night.

Use live bait, inline spinners, grubs, spoons, swimbaits and Alabama rigs.

Harris Brake Lake

(update 9-62017) Harris Brake Lake Resort (501889-2745) said water is crystal clear and the level is normal. No surface temperature was recorded, but overall conditions are nice for fishing. Bream are fair using worms. Crappie picked up some with fair reports.

Use minnows or jigs. Bass are fair.

Topwater baits are working best. The most activity is coming from catfish. The bite is excellent, the resort reports.

Brewer Lake

(update 9-62017) Larry Walters at Bones Bait Shop (501-354-9900) said the water is clear and the surface temperature reading Wednesday morning was 78 degrees.

Water level is normal.

Anglers enjoyed a very nice week, Larry says, with good fishing. Bream are fair on worms and crickets. Crappie are biting, with good reports coming in. Crappie are in 10-12 feet depth. Use minnows or jigs. Bass fish-

ing is good, with crankbaits working best. Catfishing is fair. Use worms or chicken livers.

Arkansas River at Morrilton

(update 9-62017) Charley’s Hidden Harbor at Oppelo (501-354-8080) said white bass are very good early in the day and late in the evening on jetty tips where you have schooling shad. Fish a 3-inch crankbait in shad or pearl color. Fish are averaging 1-2 pounds. Kentucky bass are good.

Fish the tops of jetties. Use a Fat Rap in shad color, crank down and hit the top of the jetty, then let it float back up. Black bass are good early in the morning on jitterbugs in black.

Bream are good around grass on riprap and in the shallow backwater. They are biting crickets. Float the bait about 2 feet deep. Catfish are on the front side of jetties. Use a worm and skipjack, and combo fish where the rock meets sand. Reports have been good. No reports on striper. No reports on crappie.

North Arkansas

White River

(update 9-62017) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said if you're waiting for perfect weather to go fishing, now's the time to fish the White River in the Arkansas Ozarks. If you're waiting for a catch of fat rainbows, now's the time to fish the

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White River in the Arkansas Ozarks. Although they are still experiencing continual generation from Bull Shoals Dam, the catch has been plentiful and healthy – quick bites on Berkley pink worms, sometimes tipped with shrimp. Try salting your shrimp supply to keep your bait in place longer. Still good opportunities for experimenting with your larger rogues and stick baits. You'll want to keep several colors of PowerBait on hand – yellow, orange, pink and sunrise are good to have – and change up your bait if you don't get a hit soon enough.

Use gold spoons and white bodies when selecting spinnerbaits. Most of all, keep fishing! See you at the river.

beginning of October. Then he will start fishing north toward the Missouri state line because the water is shallower and the fish become more active sooner. Now is the time to chase bass, hybrids, bluegill, and crappie. Don’t waste your time or money chasing stripers. Tom says, “Our last trip we had three boats fishing and between all of us we had one bite.” The hybrids are chasing young shad in the 30-foot water column. Hybrids are not affected by the oxygen so look for them in the late afternoons around the Robinson Point area. They are being caught on topwater with swimbaits along with live shad.

Norfork Lake

Norfork Tailwater

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 561.55 feet msl (normal conservation pool: September-April 552.00 feet msl; April-September, 554.00 feet msl). (update 9-62017) Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters says striper fishing has slowed down on Norfork Lake. The oxygen levels are too low to support an active striper bite, therefore the stripers are in survival mode and have quit eating.

Tom says he has suspended striper fishing until the water turns colder, which is usually around the

(update 9-62017) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-4352169) said last Friday that Norfork Lake fell 1.8 feet to rest at 7.3 feet above seasonal power pool of 555.75 feet msl and 16.9 feet below the top of flood pool. The Norfork had no wadable water and the water stained. It fishes well one day and poorly the next. Navigate this stream with caution as things have changed a bit during recent flooding. There has been major gravel recruitment at the bottom of Mill Pond and the dock hole.

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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 First General 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 Baptist Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane Dennard,AR 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 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 Shirley First Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171 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 New Tabernacle 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

First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 East Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4043

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Chambers' Cabinets VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the FARMER FOR A DAY booth at the Van Buren County Fair.

Volunteers must be adults and may sign-up for one, two or three nights Wednesday, Sept 20, Thursday, Sept 21, Friday, Sept 22.

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71PR-2017-91 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LINDY PAT BADDERS, DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS Last known address of decedent: 235 North Fork Rd., Damascus, Van Buren County, Arkansas Date of Death: April 26, 2017

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On the 24th day of August, 2017, an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by a distributee was filed with respect to the Estate of Lindy Pat Badders, deceased, with the Clerk of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, under Ark. Code Ann. ยง 28-41-101.

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly 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 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 of such estate.

This notice first published the 5th day of September, 2017.

Bobby Badders c/o /s/ Melanie Beltran Melanie Beltran (AR Bar# 2014144) Attorney at Law, PLLC PO Box 1155 184 Griggs St. Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-3111 office

LEGALS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION-PROBATE CASE NO. 71PR-17-80 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KEN EDWARD NICHOLSON, deceased NOTICE OF FILING PETITION TO DETERMINE HEIRS Last known address of decedent: 135 Greenwood Lane Carrollton, GA 30117 Date of death: May 25, 2012 To all persons interested in the Estate of Ken Edward Nicholson, deceased: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this Court to determine the heirs of Ken Edward Nicholson, also known as Kin Edward Nicholson.

Said petition will be heard at 9:00 a.m. at the Van Buren County Annex, 100 Success Dr. Ste 27, Clinton, AR 72031, on the 17th day of November 2017, or at subsequent time or other place to which said hearing may be adjourned or transferred.

Interested persons wishing to file a responsive pleading must do so with the Van Buren County Circuit Clerk at 273 Main Street, Suite 2, Clinton, AR 72031, prior to the aforementioned court date or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit of such estate.

This notice first published the 5th day of September, 2017.

Cynthia Nicholson Thome, Petitioner c/o /s/ Melanie Beltran Melanie Beltran (AR Bar# 2014144) Attorney at Law, PLLC PO Box 1155 184 Griggs St. Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-3111 office

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION

JOHN M. BEGLEY and CONNIE S. BEGLEY, PETITIONERS husband and wife

JOHN M. BEGLEY and CONNIE S. BEGLEY, PETITIONERS husband and wife

VS. NO. 71CV-17-123

VS. NO. 71CV-17-123

MR. D MASON AND MRS. V MASON

MR. D MASON AND MRS. V MASON

and

and

The following lands in Van Buren County, Arkansas: LOT TWENTY-FIVE (25), BLOCK SEVEN (7), CHELSEA GLADE SUBDIVISION, FAIRFEILD BAY

The following lands in Van Buren County, Arkansas: LOT TWENTY-FIVE (25), BLOCK SEVEN (7), CHELSEA GLADE SUBDIVISION, FAIRFEILD BAY

RESPONDENTS

RESPONDENTS

NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION

WARNING ORDER

Notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas, to quiet and confirm title in the following described property in Van Buren County, Arkansas: LOT TWENTY-FIVE (25), BLOCK SEVEN (7), CHELSEA GLADE SUBDIVISION, FAIRFIELD BAY, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS. Any person claiming any title or interest of any kind to said property is hereby notified to appear on or before 30 days from the first publication of this notice to assert his/her title or interest in said property and to demonstrate why title to this property should not be quieted and confirmed in Petitioners. /s/ Debbie Gray VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK BY /s/ Olivia Gilmore, D.C.

TO: Mr. D Mason and Mrs. V Mason: The Petitioner in the abovestyled cause seeks to quiet and confirm the title to the following described real property: LOT TWENTY-FIVE (25), BLOCK SEVEN (7), CHELSEA GLADE SUBDIVISION, FAIRFIELD BAY, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS. You are hereby warned to appear in this Court within thirty (30) days from the first date of publication of the Warning Order and answer the petition filed herein.

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

Given under my hand and seal this . 30th day of .. . August , 2017.

VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK By:. /s/ Janice A. Cook. . D.C. (SEAL)

Call: (501)327-8023

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September 12, 2017

Iris Garden Club begins 64th year

By Laura Davis

The Iris Garden Club, chartered in March 1953, continues its tradition of supporting horticultural and environmental activities, educating its members about gardening and floral design, and encouraging civic and environmental responsibility. Two members from

the 1950’s remain active in attendance, Muriel Hink and Mildred Thompson.

The upcoming club year begins this month with recently installed officers: President – Nancy Rana; 1st Vice President – Vonda Crocker; 2nd Vice President – Joyce Aldworth; Secretary – Laura Davis; Treasurer

– Barbara Kottler; Historian – Linda McKnight; and Parliamentarian – Conie Reamey Club President Nancy Rana has been selected to serve as the state second vice president. Under her leadership, the local club has earned the highest level of achievement that garden clubs can reach –

Howdy!

the Standard of Excellence with Great Honor. Looking ahead, the club will be hosting the District Meeting in Clinton in October 2018.

Among its ongoing activities, the club helps to maintain and improve beds and gardens at the Clinton City Park and the Blue Star Memorial on Highway 65. Member Mary Horton works to design, plant, and maintain flowerbeds at the Clinton Police Station. Educational books are purchased yearly and placed in Clinton Public School libraries, as well as the Van Buren County Li-

brary. Linda McKnight oversees the Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl and Bird poster contests in all county schools, with several students from our county earning prizes at the state level.

At monthly meetings, members are privileged to learn from expert speakers.

These have included the county extension agent, the head gardener/herbalist from the Ozark Folk Center, an award-winning bird photographer; a retired U.S. Forestry Services entomologist, an award-winning floral designer, and the state chair of

the Wildlife Action Hero program, among others.

Members have enjoyed “make and takes” presented by Audubon Arkansas, and decorator/designer Robin Barnum, have been instructed in floral design, learned about bonsai, toured the South Fork Nature Center, and had numerous other learning opportunities.

The coming club year will provide more opportunities for learning and participating in gardening activities that will benefit the local community.

You ‘All Made It Happen!

Pretty kitty – This sweet calico kitten is available for adoption at the SNYP Arkansas shelter. She is about 2 months old. Adoption fee is $75. Call 745-7697 or visit the shelter on Tester Street just off Highway 65 in Clinton for more information.

Thank-you to ALL Community Partners who helped make our fundraiser for Meals on Wheels a success.

Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Scotland Senior Centers Kitchen Staff (Special thanks to Karen and Jennifer who volunteered cooking talents all four nights) Ladies of Clinton, Damascus, Fairfield Bay, Scotland, and Shirley for the abundance of delectable desserts!

Local Entertainers: Roy Moore, King’s Highway, Spirit Breeze, and The Elites Masters of Ceremony: Carroll D. Bradford (Wed, Fri, Sat) and Judd Echols of White River Area Agency on Aging (Thu) VBCAP Board Members AND EACH AND EVERY VOLUNTEER! Modern Woodmen of America: Matching funds up to $2500 City of Clinton for donation jars at Trail Ride Dinner Sponsors: Regions Bank, First Service Bank, Petit Jean Electric, Roller McNutt, Justin’s Collision Repair, Van Buren County Sheriff Department for Lawn Mowing, Fish Frying, and Dishwashing Volunteers

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Members of Laureate Alpha Lambda on their meeting day at the home of President Mary Mills.

Fairfield Bay group hears from UAMS researcher

By Ellen Kelly

Members of Laureate Alpha Lambda, Fairfield Bay, have been very busy from beginning day August 30 to their opening meeting September 6 at the home of President Mary Mills.

Beginning day, all members received tiaras signaling they were “Queens for a day” at the home of Karen Kleman. This was followed by a sumptuous potluck including a “queen-

ly” decorated cake.

At Mills’ home, the sorority was treated to a power point presentation from Marcia Byers, PhD., RN. Dr. Byers currently serves as the director of research for UAMS Regional Programs.

Byers’ focus as a research investigator is to improve Arkansan’s health. She participates in projects that are related to health challenges facing our state.

In her presentation,

she offered the outcomes for the question of whether the quality of care was higher for nurseled wellness visits as opposed to physician-led wellness visits in specific clinics. The conclusions drawn were that nurses enhanced clinical preventive services in these primary care clinics.

The presentation was followed by an open-ended question and answer session with Byers.