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TUESDAY, April 28, 2020 / Vol. 6 Issue 17 / 75 cents
Coronavirus Van Buren County
By the • Positive cases - 27 numbers April 26, 2020 • Deaths - 2
• • • Recovered - 21 • • Total negative tests -235 •
Arkansas Positive cases - 3,001 Deaths - 50 Recoveries - 987 Total tested - 39,551
History falls victim to Covid-19 Covid-19 claimed another victim in Van Buren County as a historic cafe in Clinton announced it will not survive the virus. “Due to the financial strain and hardships of Covid-19, June’s Cafe will be closed permanently,” the owners said in a statement on their Facebook page. The diner, known for its down-home cooking, temporarily closed on March 19, but made the closure permanent this weekend. Statewide, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced plans to reopen dental office for some procedures on May 18. Elective surgeries resumed April 27. The governor said the Arkansas Department of Health will work with dental industry associations on proper guidelines to make sure consumers have confidence that protective measures are in place.
B e g i n n i n g Wednesday, he will announce decisions on reopening other businesses. Cummins Prison continues to be a hotbed for the virus with several hundred inmates and more than 100 staff members testing positive for the virus. The American Civil Liberties Union, the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, and a number of other groups have sued Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Corrections, asking that high-risk inmates there be released or allowed into home confinement during the pandemic. Dina Tyler, a spokesperson for the state prison system, said last week that the Arkansas Board of Corrections had voted to suspend a rule requiring inmates to serve six months of their sentence before being eligible for parole. She said the sus-
pension makes 1,244 inmates eligible for early release, a list that is "larger than usual." Tyler said the list of inmates was being reviewed by the state Parole Board. She said all inmates under consideration for parole have not been convicted of violent or sexual crimes and will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms before being released. Tyler said inmates who have tested positive for the virus will not be released until they are medically cleared. Beginning April 29, the Clinton Walmart will be going to oneway aisles. One-way aisles are designed to increase social distancing and give customers more space on each aisle, according to a statement from Walmart. There will be floor decals in place to See Covid-19 on page 6
Relief to more small businesses by U.S. Sen. John Boozman
An important program to help Arkansas small businesses remain operational during the coronavirus pandemic and viable in the future just received additional funding. Congress passed, and the president signed into law, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which allocates an additional $320 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The immediate infusion of money into the program will allow the SBA to reach even more small business
owners in need of assistance in these trying times. Created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the PPP provides low-interest loans to small businesses to use for payroll, mortgage interest, rent and utilities, with a portion of the loan eligible for forgiveness. The PPP was designed to give small business owners the ability to maintain payroll and operational costs, so they can pay employees and avoid closure as a result of declining, or worse, complete loss, of revenue. Recognizing the
critical need to help small businesses survive the financial hardships caused by the coronavirus, Congress provided significant funding for the program when it was established. Unfortunately, the need for relief vastly outpaced the $349 billion it was originally allocated. Based on the popularity of the program, Congress recognized the need for additional funding. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), which administers the See Bozman on page 6
2 charged after stop Two people were arrested after an April 6 traffic stop at on Highway 95 East in Clinton. Police Officer Derek Adams reported that the vehicle crossed the center line and when he stopped the car, he could smell marijuana, according to the affidavit for arrest. A search of the vehicle turned up a plastic bag that appeared to contain methamphetamine and a glass smoking device. Constance Nicole Carter, 38, of Conway has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony. Bradley Mitch-
ell Hinkle, 27, of Clinton has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony, and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony. A woman has been charged with aggravated assault after a domestic dispute that resulted in two wrecked vehicles, according to an affidavit for arrest. Yessica Portillo Melendez, 31, of Clinton rammed her Toyota SUV into a fourdoor Kia parked in a driveway, then backed up and rammed it again, according to the affidavit. She was charged with aggravated assault, a Class D felony.
A Clinton Police officer stopped a speeding vehicle near the hospital on Highway 65 in Clinton, resulting in the driver’s arrest on drug charges. John Mason Garcia of Little Rock turned over a marijuana smoking pipe and a meth pipe, and a small plastic bag containing a white crystalline substance was found in his pocket, according to an affidavit for arrest. Garcia, 25, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony. The charges were filed April 4.
(Photo by Jeff Burgess)
Crying foul
Butterfly garden - A swallowtail butterfly investigates a blooming lilac bush with Japanese maple in the background. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
Line work - An Entergy crew off loads the base of a heavy duty transmission pole for the new lines being run from the expanded substation on Highway 16, west of Clinton, to near Edgemont. The site manager said the project has slowed due to personnel diversion to weather damaged portions of the electrical grid in other parts of the state.
State Sen. Missy Irvin drew the attention of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission with a recent Twitter post showing her holding a dead turkey. The fowl appeared to be an immature male turkey, called a jake, and it is illegal to kill them
except for hunters between the ages of 6 and 15. Game and Fish spokesman Keith Stephens told the Arkansas Times that the agency began an investigation and was told that it was Irvin’s son who had killed the turkey. The son was issued a warning, the Times said.
Irvin represents part of Van Buren Clounty in the state Senate. The Twitter post has since been deleted.
Meeting
The Quorum Court Budget Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 at the Courthouse Annex.
Call and listen
The county will receive an update on Covid-19 at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 28. The phone number for the conference call is 1-903-900-7257, Code 2020.
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Turns out, the lowly dandelion is a nutritional powerhouse. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
Weeding the lawn
by Jeff Burgess of her yard, she would she said, as if that ex-
By this point in the growing season, Lalla would be reaching a peak of enthusiasm. It started back in December, when she would start planning the coming season’s garden. And continued rising as she began cool weather crops indoors in January and February. But it really started to take off when she moved her transplants into the garden in March. By the beginning of May, she was having visions of bountiful warm weather crop harvests to come, as she moved more transplants out and started to direct sow seed. I always marveled at her total enthusiasm for gardening. It was more than just a hobby or pleasant activity. It was her life, because from her point of view, it had saved her from the medical diagnosis that she was terminal. So she became convinced that fresh fruits and vegetables, preferably organic and self-raised, had extended her life. But there was even more to it than that. Lalla had deep wonder about and love of the nature world. She marveled at how all the essentials for a strong mind and body could be found in her garden, yard and surrounding forest. How it was all interrelated fascinated her. She remembered lessons from her mama and grandmother, studied on her own and took courses to become a naturopath. She didn’t care that the medical community tends to be dismissive of this approach because it had worked for her. As she shared her information with others, her fame grew with each passing success story. Individuals and groups came to her homestead to tour and learn. People from across the country wrote and called for advice on what they might do to become more healthy. She was free with her knowledge and shared her experience with anyone who was interested. She felt an obligation to be helpful, to give back the blessings of health that she had received. I remember when I first started taking care
follow me around and give directions. “Oh Jeff, don’t weed out the dandelions. They are just filled with vitamins and minerals.” “What do you mean Lalla?” She was delighted I was interested and launched into details. “They’re rich in minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium, vitamins like A, C and K.” “So you’re telling me you eat these, Lalla?” “Yes! Young leaves go in my salads, a bit older leaves go in my morning vegetable juice. The roots I make a tea with, which helps digestion, removes toxins from the body, boost the immune system, promotes liver function and ...” I interrupted, “OK, we leave the dandelions. But what about this weed in the flowerbed?” “That’s purslane,”
plained it all. It didn’t, so I asked why it was good. “It’s at the top of the list in omega-3 fatty acids. You know, like the healthy fat in salmon. The stems, leaves and flowers are all eatable raw or lightly sautéed.” “OK, can I remove that patch of weeds over there?” I asked. She looked horrified and said, “Oh no, that’s lambs-quarters, sometimes called goosefoot, and the leaves are delicious quick boiled or sautéed. It has huge amounts of vitamin K, and lots of A and C, plus calcium and magnesium.” She saw I was looking at another patch of weeds and immediately jumped in with, “And not that either! That’s plantain. It’s just filled with vitamins and minerals, although go ahead and thin out the leaves longer than 4 inches since it’s new growth that is
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most palatable. I like to pan fry it a few seconds in olive oil to bring out the flavor.” I was feeling a bit frustrated about taking care of her yard when I spotted something my grandma Violett had always told me to stay away from when I was a kid. “There’s something I know you want me to remove,” I said pointing at the offensive plant. She smiled knowingly, “Stinging nettle? Yes, please be careful of the tiny acid-filled needles.” Finally, I thought, I found something to weed out, but then she continued. “I guess you don’t know it’s filled with lots of protein and loaded with essential minerals, like iodine, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, silica and sulphur.” I laughed and asked, “How do get past the little needles?” “Use gloves and put it in a bag. The needles fall off when steamed or boiled. It tastes a bit like spinach but more flavorful. I prefer to get all the plants goodness over the winter by making tea. I hang the entire plant up in the harvest room and eventually the needles fall off. Then it’s ready for brewing.” “I can see working in your yard is going to be very educational, Lalla!” With a twinkle in her eyes and a half smile, she said, “And very healthy too!” Hope to see you in the garden next month.
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Bleeding Hearts are blooming now in the gardens of Nellie McEntire. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
Every turn through garden holds another floral treat in Nellie McEntire’s garden. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
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Boy missing for month
Brooke Bradford
Clinton student named semi-finalist Brooke Bradford, a graduating senior at Clinton High School, has been named one of 621 semifinalists in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The semifinalists were selected from nearly 5,600 candidates expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2020. Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 56th year, is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President to recognize some of the nation's most distinguished graduating seniors for their accomplishments in many areas: academic success, leadership, and service to school and community. It was expanded in 1979 to recognize students demonstrating exceptional scholarship and talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts. In 2015, the program was expanded once again to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment
in career and technical fields. Annually, up to 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars are chosen from among that year's senior class, representing excellence in education and the promise of greatness in America's youth. The National Recognition Program, featuring various events and enrichment activities and culminating in the presentation of the Presidential Scholar Medallion during a White House-sponsored ceremony, will be held in June. A distinguished panel of educators have reviewed these submissions and selected 621 semifinalists. The Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of up to 32 eminent citizens appointed by the president, will select the finalists, and the U.S. Department of Education will announce the scholars in May. Scholars will be invited to Washington, DC, for several days in June to receive the Presidential Scholar Medallion at a recognition ceremony and to participate in events and activities. For more information about the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, parents and students can call the U.S. Presidential Scholars Office at (507) 9318345, or e-mail PSP@ scholarshipamerica.org.
Thomas Dylan Shuck was last seen March 28 on Weaver Road, according to his grandmother. Viola Stovall said Dylan is 15 and she has raised him since he was 5 years old. The Van Buren County sheriff’s office has Dylan listed as a
runaway who is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs 130 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes. Stovall’s daughter is offering a $200 reward for information leading to finding the teenager. Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 745-2112.
Thomas Shuck
Calendar
Promotion meeting is planned for 6 p.m. May 19 at the Clinton Municipal Airport on HighClinton City Council plans way 16 East. The meetings are to meet at 6:30 p.m. May 14 open to the public. for its monthly meeting. MeetThe Van Buren Couning place the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East. ty Quorum Court will meet at The meeting is open to the 6 p.m. May 21 at the Van Buren County Annex building off public. Highway 65 in Clinton. The Clinton Advertising and
Park Fest, the monthly daylong event in Archey Fork Park usually held the the last Saturday of each month, has been postponed until further notice.
Clinton School District is providing meals for all children 18 and under at no cost. The meals are delivered via bus routes or can be picked up at the high school cafeteria. The cafeteria will have meals available from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, the same days the buses deliver. Call the school at 745-6000 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for more information.
Shirley High School’s Class of 2020 is honored with posters along the road beside the school. Graduation Day is May 16, though ceremonies have been canceled. Students may pick up their signs on that day. (Photo from Facebook)
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The Shop with a Cop Charity Bass Tournament is set for May 30 on Greers Ferry Lake. For info call Shawn Brewer, 501-253-2262, or Debi Cooley, 501-757-2330
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Obituaries
William Schwantes
William Jack Schwantes, 74, of Dennard, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020. He was born December 16, 1945 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Louis Alvin and Elizabeth Holidae Schwantes. William was in the United States Army and served his tour of duty during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1968 and then later became a master electrician. William enjoyed going to the VFW, hunting, and piddling in his garage. Left to cherish his memory is his son, Michael Schwantes; one sister, Shirley Collier; and many friends and other family members. William is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carol Elaine Schwantes; and one brother, Robert Schwantes.
Randy Norton
Calvin "Randy" Norton, 64, of Clinton, Arkansas, departed from this world on April 20, 2020. He was born October 30, 1955 in McComb, Mississippi to the late Edward Norton and Mary Lou Velma Roberts. Randy was a sergeant in the United States Army. He later retired from his job as a maintenance man in Lafayette, Lousiana. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, and spending time with his family and friends. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Pamala Norton; children, Gabriela Norton (Marcus Green), Zenaida Norton (Mikey Losada), Zabrina Larson (Lorie ), Gerald Norton, Caleb Norton, Daniel Penn; siblings, Ronald Norton, Stanley E.
Cemeteries Huie Cemetery
The cemetery board announces that Huie/Hunter-Hill cemeteries will hold three workdays before Memorial Day, Monday May 25, 2020. The workdays will be on Saturdays, May 2, 9 and 16 beginning at 7 a.m. with work ongoing until dark. An abbreviated Memorial Day service is being considered, and a final decision will be made by the board by Tuesday, May 12. Contact Dena Malone or Richard McCormac at (501) 745-8110 Monday-Friday during the day or (501) 253-0160 at any other time. Input is encouraged and welcomed.
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was 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Bradford Cemetery in Shirley.
Norton, Charles G. Norton, Diane M. Guy, Patricia Sue Tate, Nan Taylor, Judy Barkdull; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous friends and other family members. Randy is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Edgar “Sonny� Norton, Velma Ven- Mina Hoskins Mina Elizabeth Starr ita Norton, Joseph Donald Norton, Mary Helen Hoskins, 91, formerly of Smith-Coley, and Ger- Fairfield Bay, Arkansas was born on February ald Wayne Norton. 8, 1929 to the late Frank L. and Aline (Campbell) Starr in Dallas, Texas and passed away on April 20, 2020 in Lumberton, Texas. She was a member of the Mauriceville Church of Christ and was a founding member of Woodcarvers Unlimited in Fairfield Bay. Helen Privitt She is preceded in Helen Jane Privitt, death by her parents; 78, of Lonoke, Arkansas husband, Robert Fred passed away Tuesday, Hoskins Sr.; three sons, April 21, 2020, in Little Robert Fred Hoskins Rock. Jr., Terry Allen Hoskins, She was born Feb- David Wayne Hoskins; ruary 13, 1942, in Braw- one daughter, Linda ley, California, to James Sue Hoskins; and two and Estelle Dollarhide. grandchildren, Arthur She was adopted at age Scott Praesel and Na6 by Ott and Ruth McK- thaniel Thacker. inney of Shirley. She Left to cherish her graduated from Shir- memory are one son, ley High School in 1960 Terry Allen Hoskins II; and attended Hendrix five daughters, Robyn College in Conway She Hoskins of Kearny, Arimarried Royce Privitt on zona, Tina Praesel and June 3,1962, in Shirley.. husband Arthur Gus They moved to Lonoke Praesel Jr. of Buna, Texin 1966 and retired after as, Willa Mina Hoskins many years as a facto- Worcester and husband ry worker for Kellwood Al Worcester of Jackand Deluxe Video. She sonville, Arkansas, Marwas a member of the tha Achtenberg and husLonoke Baptist Church. band Joseph AchtenShe was preced- berg of Springfield, Mised in death by her hus- souri, and Crystal Lynn band, parents, and two Hoskins of Beaumont, brothers. Texas; 21 grandchildren; Survivors include 14 great-grandchildren; son, Steve Privitt of two great-great-grandShirley; daughter, Nancy children; and other relaBurrow ( Lester) of Lo- tives and many friends. noke; three grandchilA private family serdren; five great-grand- vice will be held. She children; step-chil- will be laid to rest in Egdren Dean Privitt of lantine Cemetery. Lonoke, Johnny Privitt of Taos, New Mexi- Searcy County Georgia L. Chancelco, Cindy Privitt-Cross, of Chico, California; 10 lor, age 79 of Marshall, step-grandchildren; and Arkansas died Wednestwo step-great-grand- day, April 22, 2020. There will be no serchildren. Graveside service vices.
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Real horse power - William "Edd" Egger logging with horse power for the J.H. Egger Shingle & Lumber Mill in Old Liberty,1909. (Photo courtesy of Beverly Berry)
Bushy Creek store - Samuel Henley stands by his mercantile located on the old freight line trail that ran from Morrilton to Alread. It was at the foot of Brushy Creek by the Little Red River. (Photo courtesy of Cathy Duvall)
Big catch - In this photo from 1967, Jim Bradley holds the 30-pound catfish he caught at the mule watering hole, south of Shirley, using a grasshopper for bait. Gary Bradley had to go into the water to land it. (Photo courtesy of Jerel Brown)
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Smith to mark 100th birthday Boyd Ruel Smith of Hooks, Texas, will turn 100 years old on May 3, 2020. Smith grew up in Van Buren County, the youngest of 12 children born to Thomas Irvin “T.I.” and Roxanah Swafford Smith. He is the second of their children to reach the 100-year milestone. Watson Smith of Shirley died in 2015
at the age of 102. Several of the family members lived long lives, including T.I. who was 94 when he died in 1972. The children were: Sarah Elizabeth Smith Ward (1901-1981), William Odus Smith (1902-1972), Brewer Layne Smith (19041978), Harvey Lee Smith (1907-1909), Unah Lillian Smith Tucker (1909-1997), Aubie
Lamech Smith (19121996), Watson Irvin Smith (1913-2015), Dora Ellen Smith Bonds (1914-1945), Leister Hubert Smith (19161995), Jessie Smith and Bessie Smith (19181918), and Boyd Ruel Smith, born in 1920. Plans for a family dinner in honor of Boyd Smith’s birthday have been delayed due to the coronavirus threat.
The eight surviving children of T.I. and Roxanah Smith gather for a reunion around 1970. Roxanah Smith died in 1959. Pictured are (from left) Leister Smith, Aubie Smith, Brewer Smith, Odus Smith, T.I. Smith, Sarah Ward, Unah Tucker, Watson Smith and Boyd Smith. lower arms. So look ahead before sticking your paws into a place you can’t see. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west 16 community, call or text Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
Exercise classes, normally held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9-11 a.m., at the EHC building in Rupert, are canceled, as is quilting on Thursday. According to the Farmers Almanac, Friday is a good day to quit smoking and wean ani-
mals and children. It also says next Monday and Tuesday are good days to get married. Next Monday/Tuesday night is the peak of the Eta Aquarids meteor shower. It is caused by the debris trail left by Halley’s Comet. Best viewing will be after midnight in a dark location. The moonlight will hide the dim ones. I had a delightful visit with Nellie McEntire and her husband Jim, last week, including a tour of their personal botanical garden. Jim had stories of monsters in the river and being a ringleader in a jail breakout, but Nellie wanted to talk flowers and plantings. She truly has put together an awesome display, and while she apologized for not keeping up with it as much as in the past, I pointed out she had received recognition of excellence by the Master Gardeners this season. Marge Koone called to say she had seen the beginning of the wild blackberry bloom on Rex Road, Friday last. Doesn’t look like we’re going to get a “Blackberry Winter” this year, which is what old-timers call the last cold snap of the season, often happening when the blackberries bloom. So I’m all full speed ahead on getting the rest of my warm weather crops out in the garden. Marge also mentioned she’d seen northern orioles and rose-breasted grosbeaks passing through on migration. I was glad to hear the birds aren’t limiting their travel. I saw my first snake in the garden last week. It reminded me that the pit vipers will soon be wandering further from their dens. I once read the number one bite site by copperheads on humans are hands and
by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission of the state of Arkansas. The appointment will last until January 14, 2026.
Bob Connell and his wife, Pamela, purchased the radio station in 1998 and incorporated the business as Freedom Broadcasting Inc. During his tenure,
Connell established KFFB as a regional source for timeless music, news, and weather serving a 13-county area. The station has won numerous awards for promoting events, fairs, and festivals across the state. “It is an honor to serve Arkansas on the state commission that supports tourism, one of our states’ largest industries, which is the lifeblood of our economy,” Connell stated in a news release.
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Donna and Richard Sherrod made a trip to Evening Shade to check on their house and lawn. His brother had mowed the lawn, so everything was OK. Richard had an EKG on Tuesday and got a good report. They brought me some Holly bologna. I had a fried bologna and cheese burrito for breakfast. It tasted just right; think I might have
another one and add some garlic chives and egg to it. I just couldn’t get much news to write about. I have talked to several people and everyone seems to be doing OK. I went to Conway on Monday and picked up a few things I needed on the way back home. I’ll be glad if things ever get back to normal. I’ve been doing a
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lot of brush cutting and mowing. Every time I get it done, it rains and starts the grass rushing to see how tall it can get! Margie Pounds and I made a quick trip to town on Friday. We were going to stop at Walmart, but there were so many cars in the parking lot, we backed out and came on home. The trees are so pretty. All the different shades of green just fascinate me. Well, there’s definitely not much happening around here so I guess that’s my story for this week. God bless all and try to have a good week.
James & Joyce Burns
We are going to cancel the First Saturday Breakfast for another month and see if the virus is gone by June. Scotland Pig Eye Daze has been canceled, the Trail Ride that usually is in May and the Alumni Banquet have also been canceled for this June. Scotland has a new business. Amy Clokey is opening a photography studio in the back part of the high school. Welcome, Amy! Stay safe and if you have Scotland news call 592-3935 and we will get it into the paper. Maybe after May 4 we will know how and when the restrictions are going to be removed.
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We have made it another week and everyone is excited about maybe lifting some restrictions. I think I will take it easy for a couple of weeks after things open up and see if there is more virus cases or if they are going to stay down. We have been very blessed that we have not had more that 26 or 28 cases in our county. Maybe more that were not very ill and people were very good at trying to keep separated. Scotland Baptist Church will be having drive-in church again this Sunday. Everyone seems to enjoy the church services on Facebook.
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KFFB 106.1 radio station general manager and owner Bob Connell has been appointed
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Thelma Murray Shirley
Freda Sowell has been keeping busy covering and uncovering her tomato and pepper plants. Her flowers are blooming in her yard. Freda got to see her great-grandson on Facetime this weekend for the first time since he was born last summer. She hasn’t seen him because of the flu and other health problems, but he is doing well now. Johnny and Rhonda Carlton’s grandson Emery and Jessica Murray of Mt. Vernon came up and turkey hunted and visited on Saturday. Cameron Murray and daughter Claire of Conway visited his grandparents Saturday and brought us a bag of catfish meat from a 20-pound catfish he had caught in the lake. Wanda and Paul Poynor have been going back and fourth to the VA in Conway. Jo Carol Hamilton has made over 400 masks for people. I am the proud owner of one of her masks. She is a nurse at heart and always will be. It is in her blood to take care of people. It is nice to have her in the Shirley area.
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Guidance for getting tested The Arkansas Department of Health offers this information about considerations for testing. If you have a fever, cough, or shortness of breath or if you think you have been exposed to Covid-19, call ahead to your health care provider. Testing is available. Over the past week, capacity for COVID-19 testing at commercial labs has increased significantly, resulting in shortened turnaround times. Those at higher risk
for serious illness include older adults and people with underlying chronic medical conditions. People who are considered high risk should contact their health care provider early, even if symptoms are mild. Health care providers will decide if testing for Covid-19 is necessary based on your symptoms and known exposures. Providers can test through private labs. The ADH does not collect specimens for testing. Only your health
4. Headache 5. Sore throat 6. New loss of taste or smell It had been previously reported that the symptoms, which range from mild to severe, were fever, cough and shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
The CDC says if you develop any of these emergency warning signs for the disease, you should seek medical attention immediately: • Trouble breathing • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest • New confusion or inability to arouse • Bluish lips or face This list is not all inclusive.
Covid-19 safety. from page 1 Key said he would “encourage” school dishelp indicate the direct tricts to wait until after traffic flow. There will be July 1, but the departgreen “Shop This Way” ment is open to alterdecals indicating the native graduation plans. entrances of each aisle. He said the department Fed “Do Not Enter” de- will contact superintencals will be used to tell dents this upcoming opposing traffic not to week to let them know enter the aisle. how to submit proposHutchinson said als. last week that traditionEducation officials al high school gradua- and educators also are tion ceremonies will not preparing options in the be allowed prior to July event COVID-19 spread 1. Arkansas Department remains a public health of Education officials al- crisis when schools so are reviewing options should open in the fall. in the event it is not safe “We have teams of to fully open schools in teachers we brought tothe fall. gether, and principals The governor and and superintendents, Arkansas Department that are planning out of Education Secretary different scenarios and Johnny Key acknowl- possibilities. It is someedged the delay is dis- thing that we are looking appointing to many, but at and hopefully, we’ll is necessary for public be presenting the gov-
ernor with options coming up in the next couple of weeks,” Key said. Clinton High School previously announced plans for a “virtual” graduation and hopes to hold a graduation ceremony on July 18, according to the district’s Facebook page. Plans also include a prom set for July 25. In the South SideBee Branch School District, a special recognition of seniors is planned for May 3, which would have been Graduation Day. A tradition ceremony will be held when it is safe and allowed by the state, according to a statement. As of Saturday, there were 936,293 U.S. cases and 53,511 deaths. Globally, there were 2,917,994 cases and 203,138 deaths.
New symptoms recognized The Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta has updated the list of symptoms people have reported from Covid-19. The six new symptoms include: 1. Chills 2. Repeated shaking June’s cafe owners have announced the restaurant will not reopen. with chills (Photo from Facebook) 3. Muscle pain Boozeman ities and their families. from page 1 Stepping Stone’s therapeutic preschool is PPP, 14 years’ worth of the only full-time one loans were approved in of its kind in Crawford 14 days. That amounts County. Toni Wilson, to 1.6 million loans to- the Executive Director taling more than $340 of Stepping Stone, said billion. the PPP funding gives The SBA had al- her “the means to conready approved more tinue paying agency than 21,000 loans staff through the panworth more than $2.7 demic.” billion to Arkansas This lifeline is vital small businesses be- for Arkansas’s econofore the program was my, given that over 99 replenished. PPP loans percent of the state’s were approved for a va- businesses are small riety of establishments businesses. When the across the state. Fam- initial funds for PPP ran ily owned businesses— out, many small busifrom sporting goods ness owners were left sales to auto repair in limbo, adding to the shops—were among already high level of the initial recipients, as anxiety they have faced were local restaurants, since the onset of this construction compa- crisis. The approval of nies and non-profit additional funds will alagencies. low more small busiOne of those ness owners to benenon-profits, Stepping Stone School for Exceptional Students, is a comprehensive service provider to people with developmental disabil-
fit from the program. It will help them keep the doors of their business open and ensure their employees, who they clearly value and respect, are paid. I encourage small business owners who have not applied for a PPP loan to visit https://www. sba.gov/paycheckprotection/find to locate local SBA-approved lenders. Small business is our nation’s economic backbone. If we want to have a resurgent economy when we reopen, then we cannot leave entrepreneurs and owners hung out to dry during this crisis. I am pleased Congress found a path forward to help more small businesses in Arkansas and across the country weather the storm.
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Fishing Report week on bream. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Black bass are shallow and the bite is good; it’s best to try a spinnerbait, topwater plug or wacky worms. No report on catfish. White bass are still good on the river. Walleye are good on brightly colored grubs.
Northeast Arkansas One of Beaver Lake area fishing guide Austin Kennedy's neighbors, Lake Charles (updated 4-22Larry (no last name provided), caught this whopper striper two weeks Shelly Jefago. Larry had never caught a striper before, so Austin says he "hooked 2020) frey at Lake Charles him up." Photo provided by Austin Kennedy. State Park (870-878Central tors have been running water is clear and the 6595) said the water at Arkansas at the dam recently. surface temperature is Lake Charles is high, The trout bite has been 62 degrees. Lake lev- but that’s not keepGreers Ferry Lake poor. “No one is fish- el is 25 feet above nor- ing boats off the waAs of Wednes- ing, but we do have mal. ter. However, she reday, the Army Corps two reservations for For black bass, ceived no reports on of Engineers reports this weekend so hope- spinnerbaits are work- catches. The water is the lake’s elevation at fully it starts to pick up ing. Also, go with a murky and, as of Sun465.52 feet msl (nor- more,” they say. swimbait or jerkbait on day morning, had a mal conservation pool: shad balls. A spinner- surface temp of 51 deBull Shoals Lake 462.54 feet msl). bait or a chatterbait on grees. As of Wednes- windy banks with stain (updated 4-222020) Fish ’N Stuff day, the Army Corps will work. Senkos, Spring River (updated 4-22(501-834-5733) in of Engineers reports jigs, Beaver, weightSherwood says the the lake’s elevation at less worms, topwa- 2020) Mark Crawford smallmouth bass bite 683.35 feet msl (nor- ter frogs, Zara Spooks of Spring River Flies is going well. They’re mal conservation pool: and lots of other baits and Guides said wausing Irish Whiskey 659.00 feet msl). are working, Del says, ter levels are running (updated 4-22- if you get around the at 515 cfs (350 is avtubes and fishing it 12 erage) and water clarfeet deep. Largemouth 2020) Del Colvin at fish. ity has been clear. The bass are good. They Bull Shoals Lake Boat spring has maintained are flipping jigs in the Dock reports Wednes- Northwest a strong flow with all buckbrush and also day that there is lim- Arkansas the rain. “At the time of using Carolina rigs at ited access to ramps writing this report the the main lake points. and parking, so call Beaver Lake As of Wednes- river is clear. It is lookCrappie are good. first. Fish are in all They’re biting at 5 feet phases of the spawn. day, the Army Corps ing really good this depth in the brush on Look for flat pockets of Engineers reports week. Rain in the foreRoad Runners at the halfway back to the the lake’s elevation at cast can change conupper end of the lake. backs of coves. Beat 1,128.26 feet msl (nor- ditions quickly.” For the bank, fish the con- mal conservation pool: the latest river condiNorth tions, visit Mark’s blog ditions. High water 1,121.00 feet msl). Arkansas (updated 4-22- at springriverfliesandis making it great for Southtown guides.com for the latthe spawn. It’s a lit- 2020) White River tle tougher for the an- Sporting Goods (479- est river conditions. (updated 4-22- glers. Gravel banks 443-7148) said the lake He says, “Olive 2020) Sportsman’s and boat ramps, old appears to be clearing Woollies and orange White River Resort roads are good places up. The surface wa- blossom specials have (870-453-2424) said to drag baits. Google ter temperature Tues- been the hot flies this the river has a green Earth maps or a good day was in the low week. We did have and mossy look. The memory is import- 60s. Water level is still one day with a blueriver level is still high; ant right now on Bull high by about 8-9 feet. wing olive hatch and they say 5-6 genera- Shoals, he said. The No reports again this we switched to white
lightning, minnow pattern. When there is a good hatch of any kind of bugs, watch near the shore to see if the minnows are hitting the bugs as they land on the water. It’s not a bad idea to tie on a dry fly and catch a few of the baitfish to get a good look. Some of the shad in Spring River are huge! The trout, a lot of the time during a hatch, will feed on the minnows that have their attention on the bugs. A lot of the really big fish caught over the years have had half-digested minnows in their mouth. “Hot pink and Florida orange Trout Magnets always produce trout on the river. On the local creeks a pink Trout Magnet is the thing for numbers. Smallmouth love them. With the higher water, Trout Cranks by Trout Magnet and Flicker Shad by Berkley work fantastic for getting down to the fish.”
Southwest Arkansas
Millwood Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation was 259.65 feet msl (normal pool: 259.20 feet msl). (updated 4-222020) Mike Siefert at Millwood Lake Guide Service said that as of Tuesday, Millwood Lake is back on a slow fall. Millwood Lake is about 5 inches above normal conservation pool, near 259.7 feet msl, and the discharge is around 15,000 cfs in Little River, according to the Army Corps of Engineers. The tailwa-
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ter below the dam and gates as of Monday remains around 242 feet msl with discharge. Check the most recent lake level of Millwood Lake on the guide service's website linked above, or at the Army Corps of Engineers website, for updated gate release changes and inflow rates with rising and falling lake levels. Wilton Landing on Little River U.S. Highway 71 and White Cliffs boat ramp on Little River, along with the Saratoga boat ramp, have reopened after recent flooding. Millwood State Park and Marina are also open for day use. Continue to use extreme caution in Little River navigation this week where logs and floaters may be present this week. Twenty-five more river buoys have been replaced, marking Little River from mile marker 2 through 9; use caution where river current may have moved or damaged river buoys. No wake zones are in effect at White Cliffs Campground boat ramp on Little River. Surface temps rose this week with increased radiant heat; they ranging 63-69 degree. Clarity is consistent in the back of the oxbows, with heavy stain this week. Clarity and visibility along Little River at 3-5 inches. The oxbow's clarity is moderate stain, ranging 10-12 inches depth of visibility depending on location. Clarity and visibility can change dramatically on Millwood in just a few hours with high winds, rain or thunderstorms.
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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 First Baptist Church of Clinton 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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May 03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juliana Linn May 03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloria Renfro May 03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boyd Smith May 03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck Stansbery May 03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R. G. Ward May 03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett Williams May 04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darrell Bradford May 04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norman Carrys
May 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Veronica Converse
May 04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gerald Cullum
May 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phil Graham
May 04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gerald Isom
May 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deborah Kerrigan
May 04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol McKay
May 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jared McCormac
May 04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JoAnne Riggs
May 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debra Robertson
May 04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Ward
May 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana Smith
May 04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ellen Warner
May 02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janet Burroughs
May 04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Watson
We will have a Monthly Drawing from the Birthday names for a gift from one of the Birthday Page Sponsors! Simply stop by our office and add your family and friends to our birthday list or email names and dates to us at thevoice@artelco.com or call us (501) 745-8040.
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The Voice of Van Buren County
April 28, 2020
WE GIVE HONOR TO OUR VETERANS THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN OF OUR ARMED FORCES
Thank You!
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
SPONSORS VETERANS DAY
Billy J. Oliger
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City of Clinton City of Damascus
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City of Fairfield Bay Crowell Saw & Supply Dan & Debby Prout First Security Bank First Service Bank
Richard Monday
French Feed
1967-1970
Jim Gillam
Home Town: Bee Branch, AR
L'Attitude Bistro
United States Army
Leon & Cindy Wilson Lucas Emberton Main Street Florist PEH Supply Regions Bank Roger Hooper
John Jenkins
Soaring Eagle Camp
US National Guard 6 years
Town of Shirley
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The Grillot Family Clinton Drug Stephen and Shayne Daly
VETERANS DAY This page is sponsored by Joe Lee Chevrolet and the individuals & businesses listed