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Bunny delivers - It was a drive-by Easter Saturday in Shirley as the Easter Bunny and Mayor Lisa Hackett handed out baskets of goodies in the Community Center parking lot. Hackett said more than 100 cars came through. (Photo from Facebook)
By the numbers April 12, 2020
Coronavirus
Council says no to ending hotel tax After a lengthy debate, the Clinton City Council decided last week not to temporarily remove the 3 percent tax on hotels. Councilman Jeff Pistole tried to make the case that the removal was the right thing to do in case the city ends up needed medical personnel and first responders to help manage the Covid-19 emergency down the line. Councilman Shon
Van Buren County 14 cases 2 deaths
Hastings pointed out that the tax suspension would not help the local hotels, only the people staying there. Other cities are not dropping theirs, he said. Councilman Tim Barnes said if federal employees come to town and stay at the hotels, they will be reimbursed. See Council on page 3
Arkansas 1,398 cases 29 deaths
James says budget cuts coming County closes road A sign has been placed at the Shirley Bridge on River Road asking recreational traffic not to use that road until the Covid-19 pandemic has subsided. County Judge Dale James said this was done for the same reason the Buffalo River was shut down. James said it was brought to his attention that earlier this month, many out of state vehicles crowded into the area that had been diverted from the Buffalo River and from other areas.
“We do not need the governor to have to make this decision for us,” James said. Van Buren County has done an excellent job of preventing the spread of the virus. The last thing we need is for out of state traffic to come in and ignore the rules that you have been following so well, James said. This is not meant to keep anyone from floating on the river. This is simply a means of staying compliant with the governor's guidelines on group sizes, James said.
Van Buren County Judge Dale James appeared Sunday on Capitol View with Jay Bir to talk about how Covid-19 is affecting rural areas. James said an early death from the virus in the county really brought things home and caused a stepped up effort at controlling the spread. The county is doing well with social distancing, wearing masks and covering mouths when coughing.
Asked if the county would consider allowing in Covid-19 patients from Pulaski County or other counties, James responded: “Nothing is off the table, whatever is needed to get things done.” He said Ozark Health has beds available, “probably too many beds,” and has five ventilators and two anesthesia machines that can be converted to ventilators. The hospital is
Parade set
Virus-related scams on the rise
Van Buren County loves a parade. County Judge Dale James says there will be a parade to honor EMTs, first responders, and medical personnel on Friday, April 17. The parade is open to anyone and everyone to participate. Vehicles will line up at 11 a.m., with the parade to start at noon. It will go through downtown Clinton and up Highway 65, surround the hospital and nursing home. To line up, meet at the high school arena/football field area. Flash your emergency flashers to show support. Everyone should plan to stay in their cars.
By U.S. Sen. John Boozman
A knock at the door of the home of one Arkansan recently turned into a nightmare for the elderly resident. The homeowner unsuspectingly gave individuals, who falsely identified themselves as employees from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, her banking information and other personal details in exchange for a COVID-19 test. What she didn’t realize is these were thieves cashing in on coronavirus fears. This incident was reported on by the media in mid-March. Since then, more people have had money
ready for elective surgeries, he said. As far as the economic impact on the county, James said it looks like about $400,000 needs to be trimmed from the budget. That money, he said, is going to have to come out of personnel, which is 80 percent of the budget. It’s the “only place we have left to cut,” he said. The Quorum Court meets Thursday at the Courthouse Annex at 6 p.m.
or personal information stolen. The Federal Trade Commission reported an increase in complaints of fraud and nationwide losses of more than $4.77 million to consumers who fell victim to coronavirus-related hoaxes. The agency has received more than 7,800 complaints from individuals across the country. Last month, the Department of Justice launched an initiative to detect, prevent and punish any fraudulent or malicious coronavirus-centered activity. Just days after its launch, the department announced it was taking action against a website
JP Linn dies Quorum Court member Gary Linn passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020. Linn was justice of the peace for District 5 in the Morganton area. Linn served on several committees and was especially noted for his support for the county animal shelter and stray animals.
He had missed several meetings over the past year due to illness. Linn was remembered Sunday by many as a kind and caring man. He leaves behind his wife, Laura, and a son Andrew. Funeral arrangements and a full obituary were not available by press time.
James appears on Capitol View
selling what it claimed were World Health Organization vaccine kits. At this time, there is no known vaccine for the coronavirus. Many Arkansans can anticipate receiving a recovery check from the federal government in the coming weeks. While the IRS is in the process of issuing this money, offenders have begun targeting these payments. There is no sign-up required to collect the funds and anyone who calls claiming they have an ability to get the money immediately is a thief. The IRS warns Americans to be on the lookout for hoaxes in all forms of com-
Nature’s garden Wild iris are not as big as their domesticated cousins but can still put on a show as this patch demonstrates near Crabtree. (Photo by Jeff Burgess) More photos, Page 12.
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munication from calls, emails, text messages, websites and social media. Scammers may use the words “stimulus check” or “stimulus payment,” but the official term used by the agency is “economic impact payment.” Unfortunately, these evolving schemes often put senior citizens in the crosshairs. Some Social Security beneficiaries have received fraudulent letters that threaten suspension of their assistance due to coronavirus and related office closures. While offices are closed for in-person meetings, this does not impact benefits.
It’s important to remember that government agencies won’t call to offer coronavirus related-grants or a faster distribution of the economic impact payment in exchange for personal information. The best thing to do if a caller is offering these false promises is to hang up, block the caller and report it to the FTC or the Arkansas Attorney General’s office. We can be grateful for the ongoing efforts in Arkansas by Dr. Nitin Agarwal, professor of information sciences at UA Little Rock, and his team See Scams on page 3
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Cemeteries Settlement
Springs Cemetery, north of Cleveland (Van Buren County), has canceled all Decoration services for May 3, 2020, due to the COVID-19 regulations. The cemetery will be cared for and you can put out new flowers at your own time frame. Send your donations by mail to Loretta Acton, Treasurer P.O. Liberty Springs Box 17, Scotland, The Liberty AR 72141. The Settlement Cemetery board asks that flowers in the way of mowers be removed. There is a trash bin near the south gate if you wish to discard them. If you do not remove them they will be disposed of. Flowers on tombstones will not be bothered.
Youth hunt - Taylor Puckett, daughter of Kevin and Brandie Lowder and Bill Puckett Jr. of Clinton, killed her first turkey during the first morning of the youth hunt. She was joined on the Scott-Henderson WMA by her stepdad Kevin and his 12-gauge shotgun. Taylor is 14 years old and is the granddaughter of Troy and Barbara Dunham, Bill Puckett Sr., Betty King and Jerry and Nathalee Lowder.
Birthday surprise - The Clinton Fire Department made a surprise trip to give 20-year-old Christian Monroe a birthday he won't forget. Christian, who has autism, loves fire trucks and his mother Lacey Monroe arranged the surprise for his 20th birthday. (Photo from Facebook)
104th birthday - Helen Morgan Hutto, a lifelong resident of Van Buren County, turned 104 years old on April 9, 2019. She was born in 1916 at home in Scotland, Arkansas, the third daughter of Walter and Bertha Morgan. Helen was a teacher. She and Ralph were married in 1936 and Ralph was a long-time teacher at Clinton while Helen became a clerk at local clothing stores. The couple had two sons, Ted and Pinckney.
March Marriages Joseph Smith, Levi Hardway, 24, Higden and Bailey Colleen Ham- 29, Shirley and Sasha Marsh, 32, mett, 25, Higden Shirley Troy Burnett, Adam Ragland, 60, Clinton and Lori Fregia, 60, Clinton 21, Dennard and Summer Relation, Kaleb Willstrop, 20, Dennard 30, Scotland and Larra Wiley, 24, Scotland
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The Clinton City Council wore masks and observed proper distancing at its meeting Thursday. Pictured are (from left) Councilman Jeff Pistole, City Attorney Chad Brown and Mayor Richard McCormac.
Peak predicted A new coronavirus model projects that Arkansas could see its peak in daily deaths and resource use from Covid-19 in the upcoming weeks. According to the model, Arkansas is projected to see its peaks in daily deaths around April 27. Nationally, the model projects that the United States experienced its peak in daily
deaths on Friday, April 10 and its peak in resources on Saturday, April 11. The projections are based on the assumption that states will follow and observe full social distancing measures through at least May 2020. The model comes from the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
Divorces/ March
• Tabbetha Jones vs Steven Jones • Janine Sheridan vs Theribert Sheridan • Samantha Pike vs • Brandon Smith vs Personnel clean out students’ lockers last week Eli Pike at Shirley High School for pick up. School buildAmber Smith • Janis Norris vs • Che Hillis vs Aaron ings will not reopen this school year. (Photo from Facebook) Christopher Norris Hillis
Agenda For April 16, 2020 THE VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT WILL MEET AT THE VAN BUREN COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX IN CLINTON, ARKANSAS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 16TH, 2020 AT 6:00 P.M. FOR THE REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING. Next: CALL TO ORDER NEXT: PRAYER Next: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Next: ROLL CALL Next: MINUTES: March 19, 2020 (e-mailed) Next: TREASURER’S REPORT Next: APPROPRIATION ANALYSIS: April 2020 (e-mailed) Next: COUNTY ROAD AND EQUIPMENT REPORT Next: SHERIFF’S REPORT Next: COUNTY BOARDS TO ADDRESS THE COURT
NEW BUSINESS: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #2019-55, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2020, TO INCREASE REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $11,242.87 INTO THE JAIL MAINTENANCE BUDGET #3017-400 AND $638.73 INTO THE DETENTION CENTER BUDGET #1000-418. Sponsor: Bradford A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A NON-ELECTED COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO SIGN PAYROLL CHECKS IN THE ABSENCE OF THE COUNTY TREASURER. Sponsor: N. Brown A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE A VACANCY ON THE VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT DISTRICT #5 POSITION. Sponsor: Holt A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY JUDGE OF
VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, TO ENTER INTO AN ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE WHITE RIVER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC. Sponsor: Bass A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY JUDGE OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Sponsor: S. Brown A RESOLUTION TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE VAN BUREN COUNTY EQUALIZATION BOARD. Sponsor: Lemings TRANSFERS: NONE Pam Bradford Van Buren County Clerk
County Agent 745-7117 County Assessor 745-2464 Circuit Clerk
Page 3 50,000 gallons, he said, Council mostly because of less from page 1 use by in-town city customers. The final vote was A report turned in 3-2 not to approve the the the animal shelter ordinance. Voting yes said there currently are were Pistole and Gay- 14 dogs with plans to la Bradley; voting no send five of them North were Barnes, Hastings for new homes. Five and Jason Lynch. Sam cats are at the shelter. Ward was not at the Animal Control Officer meeting. Tim Pike is picking up At the end of the only nuisance animals April 9 meeting, Mayor currently. Richard McCormac anFire Chief D.L. nounced that City Hall Webb said his departis moving. Owner of the ment has answered building where it cur- calls for three grass rently is located, dentist fires, two accidental Jamie Beavers, plans calls to hospital, and to move back into his two gas leaks. He said offices, so McCormac he is trying to stockpile contacted the own- masks and gloves for ers of the Cannady Ab- the county. stract building on Court This year’s Easter Street so ask about egg hunt at the park renting it. The Tomlin- was canceled. Parks director son family said they would donate the 1,936 Charles Wilson remindsquare foot building to ed everyone that the City Park is closed, the city. Also at the meet- though the walking ing, Water Department trails are still available. He said the city is manager Will Hinchey reported water loss for still giving away mulch the month at 43 per- and anyone wanting cent in Clinton, 57 per- it should call City Hall cent in Burnt Ridge and he will arrange to and 25 percent in Den- meet them at the site nard. The losses, he and load it for them. Junk Be Gone and said, were due mostly to 35 water leaks, ma- the scrap metal pickny caused by work on up have been pushed Highway 65 North. He back, but will still hapsaid the new line is cur- pen later, he said. Police Chief John rently abandoned as the Highway Depart- Willoughby said his deanswered ment’s work causes partment “slides.” The depart- 91 calls for service ment has installed a last month, performed valve and the DOT has 339 property checks, agreed to pay for it as logged 11 assists to well as for repairs on other agencies, issued 34 citations and made four of the slides. Treatment costs for six felony arrests. The City Council the water last month was 79 cents per 1,000 also approved a resgallons, Hinchey said. olution to join a lawHe told the council that suit against online travsales were up from the el companies that did same period last year. not pay taxes collected This year is 939 million on room rentals to citgallons while last year ies where rooms were was 829 million gallons. booked. There will be Sewer use declined by no cost to the city.
745-4140 County Clerk 745-6995 County Collector 745-8550 County Judge 745-2443 County Treasurer 745-2400
Hearings reset Due to the difficulty of “social distancing” in the Quorum Court Room, the two grievance hearings set for Thursday, April 16 for Jordan Dufrene
and Tuesday, April 21 for Audie Dufrene have been rescheduled. Jordan Dufrene's hearing will be Thursday, May 21, after the Quorum Court meeting and Audie Dufrene's will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 26.
Veterans Service 745-5114
City of Clinton 745-8110 Mayor 253-0160 Zoning 253-1003 Recorder 253-0159 Fire chief 454-888
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Obituaries
ory is his wife, Donna Cullins; children, Mickey Cullins, Natasha Pruett and husband Bryan, Angela Bramlett, Jody Cullins, Jeffrey Cullins; siblings, Sandra Mortier, Al Mortier; 12 grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, friends and other family members. Albert is preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Alberteen Markley. Albert Cullins A graveside service will Albert Michael Cullins, be held at a later date. 72 of Scotland, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, Larry Henson Larry Eugene Henson, April 8, 2020. He was born June 6, 1947 in Little Rock, 73, of Clinton, passed away Arkansas to the late Albert Friday, April 10, 2020. He Franklin Cullins and Min- was born September 9, 1946 nie Edith Garvin Cullins. Al- in San Angelo, Texas to the bert served in the Air Nation- late Herman and Edith Henal Guard and later held jobs son. Larry served in the Unitsuch as a heat and air ser- ed States Navy and was a viceman and a diesel me- welder by trade. Left to cherish his memchanic. Albert had a love for cars and enjoyed collecting ory are his children, Delina Gray (Ricky Cassell), Dakota model cars. Left to cherish his mem- Henson, Monica Hunt (Wil-
liam Hunt); siblings, Wanda Mauldan, Harvey Henson, Donna Henson; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of friends and other family members. Larry is preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Michael Huie
Michael Dale Huie, 51, of Joplin, Missouri, formerly of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at his home. Mike was born December 30, 1968 in Porterville, California, and graduated from San Manuel (Arizona)
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High School. He worked as an electrician in California, Arizona, and Arkansas, and was a member of the IBEW. Mike later earned a Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas. He worked as a teacher for several years in Arkansas and Missouri. Mike loved spending time with his family and was a loyal Arkansas Razorback fan. Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents, Johnny and Irene Huie. Left to cherish Michael's memory are his father, Wesley Huie (Anita) of Clinton; mom, Melanie Huie of Norwood, Colorado; his mother, Shirley Hitchcock (Pat) of Joplin, Missouri; wife, Marly Magalháes-Huie of Brazil; sons, Caique Jose Santos Magalháes Corrêa, Cauã Miguel Santos Magalháes Corrêa of Brazil; brothers, Bryan Huie (Lizette) of Tucson, Arizona, Earl Huie (Gillian) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Johnnie Huie (Rachel) of Clinton; sister, Julia Emery (Michael) of Clinton;
and other relatives and many friends. Graveside services will be private.
Loren Cuffel
Loren Jay Cuffel was born April 9, 1941 and passed away Friday, April 10, 2020. Obituary is pending.
Searcy County Alice Anne Ragland, 76 of Marshall, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Graveside memorial services will be at a later date in Grandview Cemetery. Herwig "Jack" Jaeger, 78 of Leslie, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Interment will be at Nubbin Hill Cemetery with a celebration of life service this fall.
Pictures of the past Savannah Tennessee Roberts (circa 1900) is pictured with a group on her baptismal day in Scotland, Arkansas. She is the fourth from the right. (Van Buren County, Arkansas, Thanks for the Memories/
Submitted by Garry Brewer)
This is a picture of the Nelson family about 1903 in Bee Branch, Arkansas. The father is John Henry Nelson and the mother is Fanny Haney Nelson. The biggest boy is Charlie Nelson. In back is Nettie Nelson and Charlie Nelson, front from left to right, Maruin Nelson, Grandpa John H. Nelson, Grandma Frances Haney Nelson, Barney Nelson, Joe Nelson, Maggie Nelson with Grandpa's arm around her. Roy Nelson is on Grandma's lap. (Van Buren County, Arkansas, Thanks for the Memories/Submitted by Ray Nelson)
Odd Fellows Lodge Group at Settlement Cemetery near Shirley, Arkansas, on Memorial Day about 1913. Identities know in the photo are Bill Bradford, Andy Maulden, Daniel Bradford, and Bosie Biggs. (Van Buren County, Arkansas, Thanks for the Memories/Submitted by Wanda Carey)
The Rock House is a landmark located by Morganton, near Bee Branch. From left: Ira Mercer (son of Henry and Augustine Mercer), Oathur Risener and Porter Risener (sons of Jim and Cyntha McDaniel Risener) and Richard Brown (son of William and Haley McDaniel Brown). Richard was the cousin of Oathur and Porter - their mothers were sisters - and Ira was married to Pearl, the sister of Oathur and Porter. This photo is from 1941. (Van Buren
County, Arkansas, Thanks for the Memories/Submitted by Juli Risener Morgan)
Edna Smith with her sons Orland and Ormand in Alread, Arkansas in the 1930’s. (Van Buren County, Arkansas, Thanks for the Memories/courtesy of Josh Smith,
grandson.)
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All gatherings and events are canceled until further notice. HowSenior ever, congregate clients Centers can expect a weekly call from our “Ray of The Van Buren Sunshine,” Center DiCounty Aging Program rector Heather Morin. has some good news Home Delivered Meal to share. The Quorum clients can look forward Court has approved to hearing from our en$13,000 to fill the gap courager, Anna Payne. between the 2020 minTransportation serimum wage increase vice remains available and state funding. for medical reasons Also, the United and limited Senior Hour Methodist Women of shopping. Call 745Clinton donated $2,500 2244 today for a ride. name was Elvada Forto purchase food for ster of Ocala, Florida. Home Delivered Meals Donna says she during the Covid-19 criis busy working in her sis, and Arkansas Comyard and chasing Corky. munity Foundation and She said she was tryUnited Way gave a $500 ing to give him a haircut, Covid-19 grant toward but he doesn’t cooperpurchase of three-comate very well. partment trays for Home Ruth Webb went to Delivered Meals. the doctor to get her to There has been no check her chest condisruption of Home Degestion. She was doing livered Meals. Van Bu- Patsy Ward pretty good, so now she ren County Aging Proneeds to finish her antigram has continued to Formosa biotics and get better. I talked to Marion provide meals to existSammie Story said ing clients, accommo- Smith last week. She the only thing she did date new requests, and says she has been laid this week was take Ruth add congregate clients up with some broken to the doctor. in high-risk categories. ribs for the past month. Marva and RG Although senior A chair she was stand- Ward had company this centers in the coun- ing on flipped the wrong week. Frankie and Erity remain closed un- way and she landed in ca and their boys came til April 30, 2020, curb- the floor. She goes to by for a little bit. She side meals for congre- the doctor on Wednes- said they practiced sogate clients continue to day to get an X-ray. cial distancing and visitbe available Monday, I hope she has good ed in the yard. She said Tuesday and Wednes- news. it was good to see them Condolences go in person, even though day. Call 745-2244 today to reserve tomor- out to Donna Sherrod they couldn’t get close. row’s meal. Pick up at and her family. She lost Marva got bad a sister last week. Her news this week. Two of the Clinton kitchen. her cousins’ husbands passed away. Condolences go out to the families. Mae West RG has been work"You only live once, but if you do ing on his motorcycle it right, once is enough." the past week. He got it running, now it needs a rider! Sudoku Solution DeLane Story says she doesn’t have any news this week, but she did get her trees trimmed on Thursday. She is glad it’s done. Anne Mann is staying in and working in her yard. I guess that’s what most of us are doing. I’ve been staying busy in the yard, I feel like I stayed too busy. Maybe I can get it looking better soon. Take care and have a good week. God bless.
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in last week. Karen Johnson has been doing her aunt Ruth Hodge's shopping for her. Kathy Garrigus is staying home as much as possible. Norma Whaley got her first injection in her eye on Monday and she goes back on Tuesday to get the second one. The first one helped her eyesight. Margaret Earnhart is staying in and safe. Jimmy Hooten is staying busy with his garden, he has potatoes up and growing. This sunshine is making Bill Rolen feel real good. He has been out mowing his lawn and supervising planting a garden. Becky Burgess had a yard visit with her grandsons Sunday afternoon. Mike Snowden has been doing some fishing, walking and deep cleaning his house; a neighbor brought him a cake. Dennis and Diane Stell are staying in as much as they can. It is time to take your flowers out of the Settlement Cemetery if you want them and it would help if you are able to pick your flowers up and put them in the trash bin that has been put by the cemetery for old flowers.The cemetery is one place we can go and get outside and not worry about getting too close to people. And our work there it is a useful service.
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Just a reminder, your participation in the Shirley Census benefits our arSorry folks, I for- ea in many ways. got what day it was and As of this writing, didn't get my news sent a freeze morning was
predicted early this week. Warm weather crops will need to be protected if you’ve planted them out. Exercise classes at the EHC building in Rupert, normally Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-11 a.m., are cancelled, as has been Quilting on Thursday. The Bookmobile’s visit to Tilly and Mt. Zion, on Wednesday morning, had been cancelled. The Lyrid meteor shower starts Thursday and peaks on the night of April 22-23. The first written record of the shower was made in 687 B.C. in China. Expect 10-20 per hour, although some years have seen over 100 per hour. The Farmers Almanac says Saturday and Sunday are good days to plant below ground crops, and for making jams or jellies. Also, next Monday and Tuesday are good days to dry fruit, vegetables and meat. Next Wednesday is Earth Day, an event created in the belief we can save the planet from ourselves. Mars is swelling in brightness this month. Look for it’s orange-red color in the southeast before first light. I’ve found mosquito larva in my rainwater barrels. You can reduce mosquito populations in your area by checking all your “catchwaters” regularly for larva and dumping when found. Another control method is to attract bats by putting up a bat house. A single bat can eat hundreds per night. Birds like them too, particularly purple martins, swallows, waterfowl and some songbirds. In your pond, larva are eaten by goldfish, guppies, bass, bluegill and catfish. This past week, the long view in the forest disappeared as leaf out continues to accelerate. Enjoy the changes. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west 16 community, call or text Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
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Churches have not been gathering. Services have been shown on Facebook so everyone can enjoy the good lessons and feel that they have been to church. It is nice that Walmart is opening at 6 a.m. Tuesdays so senior citizens can get in and shop before the store gets crowded. I make a list and shop from that so I do not stay in the store very long. It is also nice that if I need to pick up a prescription I can call and tell the pharmacy that I am parked in the spaces marked for pharmacy and they will bring it out and I do not have to go inside. Our granddaughter Sydney, a nurse in Anchorage, Alaska told us she is making kits for masks and sending them to the nursing students. They will get to count the hours they work on them as classroom time and and she sent 21 bundles out. She is one that can certainly get things organized and production started. Our thanks to all of the people doing this type of thing, where ever they live. I hear that staying apart seems to be slowing down the spread of the virus, we may be on the downhill side. In some ways the quarantine has helped families grow closer together and think of ways and things to do together. When I was a kid we played all kinds of outside games and one summer my dad let all of the kids in the neighborhood dig in the vacant lot and we made dirt castles and roads. We dug a moat around the castle and made boats to sail in it. We had a great summer because we stayed busy and used our imagination. The worst part about it was we had to put all of the dirt back and level it before school started. As I think about it those were fun times and great memories. We will let all of you know when we are going start the First Saturday Breakfast again. We certainly missed cooking it and seeing all of our friends. We have been doing this since 2006. Stay safe and enjoy your extra free time. If you have Scotland news call 592-3935 and we will get it into the paper.
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Luke Griggs, William Aidrholt Randy Brewer They worked for many many hours to repair the Van Buren County Water Lines on Banner Mountain Road We appreciate their hard work to get our water service flowing. They were so kind and understanding of so many folks without water. - Kay Weaver
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Retiree now has time for art Deb Bakk moved to Fairfield Bay this past November. She had just retired from a job as a bus driver at a K-8 school in northern Illinois after 24 1/2 years. Deb is a divorced with four grown children scattered all over the United States, three grandsons and a granddaughter arriving in September. She decided to move here to be closer to her mom who has lived in Leslie, Arkansas since 1994. Deb said, “the cost of living was affordable for me to actually retire. I could finally enjoy life doing my crafts and painting. I love the natural beauty of the Ozarks.” Deb seriously got involved with art in high school and won many awards in the art exhibits and county fairs. Deb’s favorite medium now is acrylics. “I tend to paint a lot of outdoorsy, trees and wildlife in my paintings, but always will venture and try new techniques and themes,” she said. “My quote is ‘I’ll paint anything that doesn’t move’ such as birdhouses, memorial rocks - just for fun rocks, and murals on walls - I’ve painted it all.” She likes many different techniques - abstract, still life, watercolors and mixed media. Detailed drawing is her favorite. Deb has several hobbies that keep her busy during her retirement years - scrapbooking, knitting, crocheting, party planner, pen and pencil drawings, puzzles and card and board games
and, of course, painting, along with her love for bowling. She currently bowls in Conway in a league and attends local, state and national bowling tournaments yearly. She does not have any certain person that inspired her but, gives credit to a high
school art teacher that pushed her to do her best. Her teacher added extra classes to the curriculum for the few that wanted to further their ambitions in the arts. She has been told she has an eye for color, very detailed, organized, and a jack of all things crafty.
Deb Bakk prepares for the next art exhibit at the Art Gallery.
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Fishing Report
Dale Garlin took his son, William, and his dad, Troy, on a "guys' fishing trip" to DeGray Lake in SouthWest Arkansas recently to fish in the lower portion of the lake there. "Didn't catch a whole lot, but we had a lot of fun," he said.
Central Arkansas
Little Red River
(updated 4-8-2020) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service (501-230-0730) says the Greers Ferry Lake level is still above normal seasonal pool due to recent rains. Right now the generation pattern is unpredictable. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information. For fly-fishing, Lowell recommends San Juan worms, egg, hares ear, sowbugs and streamers. Hot pink and white bodies on chartreuse jigheads are recommended for Trout Magnet spin-fishing. Be safe while enjoying the river.
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 465.60 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.54 feet msl). (updated 4-8-2020) Fish ‘N’ Stuff (501-8345733) in Sherwood says
the lake is 3 feet high, and the water is stained to clear. Crappie are excellent. They are being caught in shallow water, around 5-8 feet depth. Best baits to catch them have been 1/8-ounce Blakemore Road Runners in white/chartreuse and pink/chartreuse colors. They’re biting around the brushpiles. Bass are excellent. They’re catching them with Carolina rigs in green pumpkin color in 1012 feet and with peanut butter and jelly jigs at 7-8 feet. No reports on catfish or bream. Walleye are doing well on the humps using dropshot nightcrawlers.
North Arkansas
White River
slow due to the coronavirus pandemic travel restrictions, but conditions are working in our favor for a fantastic fishery when restrictions are lifted. Current lake levels in the watershed are high, requiring near-maximum water releases from Bull Shoals, Norfork, Table Rock and Beaver dams, causing higher than normal river levels. "With fewer fishers and the possibility of good feeding waters for growth, catching is going to be at an all-time high when everybody can bet back to the river with rods, reels and creels. "Bank anglers have been trolling nightcrawlers for a healthy bite, and multicolored PowerBait (in sunrise, lemon lime and rainbow) has been flying off the shelves onto No. 6-size Aberdeen bronze hooks, barbed and barbless, to nab those multicolored (rainbow) trout. Can't wait to welcome you back. Stay s afe and please follow guidelines for good health."
(updated 4-8-2020) Cotter Trout Dock (870435-6525) said, “Trout fishing the White River in the Arkansas Ozarks rewarded anglers over the last week with some beauties. Sculpins were the big favorite of the browns running the 18-mile stretch between Wildcat Shoals Bull Shoals Lake As of Wednesand Ranchette Access. Naturally, traffic on the day, the Army Corps river has been low and of Engineers reports
the lake’s elevation at 681.70 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl). (updated 4-82020) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock reports that the lake clarity is very clear and the level continues to rise, now up to 22 feet above normal pool as of Tuesday afternoon. He said the fishing “is pretty good most days.” Crappie are fair. Del says they are spread out. The males are in the shallows wanting to spawn. Black bass are good. In fact, Del says, “Bass is easy fishing right now.” He recommends Ned rigs, Senkos, jigs and “pretty much anything.” Bream fishing is poor. Catfish are good, though. Anglers are catching catfish about 32 feet deep under shad balls.
for Norfork Lake stripers, bass and crappie. The crappie is the best bite right now. They are moving closer to shore as the water warms. I would expect to see an early spawn by this weekend if we do not get much rain this week. Stripers will be in their normal spring pattern. Fish the main lake points early and wait for the wind, then fish the windy banks using shad or shiners. The other pattern is to move to the upper end of creeks in the stained water and fish the flats staying in 30 feet or less. Run planer boards next to shore and longlines along with a couple of downlines. “Minnows and small jigs will be the most productive baits to catch crappie in the brush. The best three creeks right now are Big Creek, Bennett's Norfork Lake Bayouand Pigeon As of Wednesday, Creek.” the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s Norfork Tailwater (updated 4-8-2020) elevation at 570.66 feet msl (normal conserva- John Berry of Bertion pool: Sept.-April, ry Brothers Guide Ser552.00 feet msl; April- vice in Cotter (870Sept., 555.75 feet msl). 435-2169) said Norfork (updated 4-8-2020) Lake rose 4.9 feet to Tom Reynolds of STR rest at 17.3 feet above Outfitters said, “We seasonal power pool have not been doing of 553.75 feet msl and much fishing due to the 9 feet below the top of virus travel shutdown. flood pool. The Norfork Our clients are abid- tailwater had heavier ing to restrictions and flows and no wadable have been postponing water. Seasonal power their upcoming trips. pool has been reset for The lake rose up to 571 the lakes in the White feet msl, which 18 feet River system. The Army above pool. Two gates Corps of Engineers has at the dam are open 1 opened the spillway foot but this will only gates on Table Rock maintain our level. Until and Norfork dams in an they get serious about effort to lower the wareducing the lake, we ter level on these lakes will continue to see the quicker. The Norfork is fishlake rise since we are getting rain every two ing better. Navigate this stream with caution as or three days.” “The warm weath- things have changed a er will improve fishing bit during recent flood-
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ing. There has been major gravel recruitment at the bottom of Mill Pond and the dock hole. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns (sizes 18, 20, 22) like ruby midges, root beer midges, zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead) and soft hackles (sizes 14, 16) like the Green Butt. Egg patterns have also been productive. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Try a small ruby midge (size 18) suspended 18 inches below a red fox squirrel and copper. The fishing is better in the morning. Dry Run Creek is fishing very well. The weekends can be pretty busy. The hot flies have been sowbugs (size 14), Y2Ks (size 12), various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise size 10) and mop flies. Remember that the White River, Norfork tailwater and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga. Thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soles that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo.
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CHURCH PAGE
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Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Faith Church of Dennard. If you can identify this week's Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. With your help, we will!) Antioch General Baptist Church 1608 Highway 9, Fox (870)363-4509 Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 757-2069 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013
Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane, Dennard, AR 72629 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375 First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285 First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113 First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354 First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043 First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw Formosa Baptist Church 630 Highway 9 W, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 6603 Highway 9 West Clinton AR. 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500 Grace Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462 Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273 Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528 Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781
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, Clinton 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 Lute Mountain Road, off Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 Main Line Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737 Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa
Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Settlement Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 501-215-1595 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8101 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 St. Jude Catholic Church 3178 Hwy 65 S, Clinton 745-5716 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The Zoo Church 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467
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Nature's garden
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The “red� of this flowering redbud contrasts sharply with young red leaves forming on the Japanese maple in the background, spotted near Chimes. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
This pair of eastern tiger swallowtail butterflies investigate a flowering tree along Hwy. 254. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
This rhododendron was flowering profusely last week near Crabtree.
Clinton photographer Alma Wallace said meteorologist Pat Walker confirmed to her that this is what is called a "sundog" during a recent sunrise. Wallace said she had heard of them before but never seen one.
(Photo by Jeff Burgess)
Irises at the corner of Poplar and Fraser streets in Clinton. (Photo by Robert Snyder)
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