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Shirley cancels Homecoming
The local rivers Archey and Middle Fork of the Little Red were at flood stage and out of their banks over the weekend as the county was awash with rain. Bee Branch posted 5.6 inches, and some roads were briefly unpassable. County Judge Dale James said the eastern side of the county had flood damage; crews worked to make roads passable. (Little Red Rivers Outfitter Facebook)
The long-running annual Homecoming at Shirley has been cancelled for 2020. Shirley City Council members were given a copy of the directive regarding large outdoor venues received from the Arkansas Department of Health. The directive includes, without limitation, community, civic, public, leisure commercial festival and sporting events. After a review of the document, and its list of requirements and regulations, Councilor Deborah Kerrigan made a motion to cancel this year’s event to ensure residents and visi-
tors remain safe. Randall Gardner seconded the motion and all members in attendance voted in favor. David Cook was absent from the May 11 meeting. Also at the meeting: Mayor Lisa Hackett reported that a new contract with Ferrellgas for propane had been put in place. The city was locked in at $1.39 per gallon, down from $1.7073 last year. - Hackett told councilors that the application for the new Fun Park Grant See Homecoming on page 3
Water meter project bids get OK The Clinton City Council approved bids worth about $1 million to update water meters. The largest of the bids was for $829,000 for the meters, software and training. For installation, a $135,842 bid from Missouri-based M&E Construction was accepted; and a third bid of $44,000 for lids and other accessories for the meters was accepted. With the council’s approval, the paperwork will be submitted to the Arkansas Natural Resource Commission, which is providing the loan. Also from a report by Water Department Manager Will Hinchey, total water loss for the month was 36 percent and chemical costs were 79 cents
per thousand gallons. Hinchey reported that quarterly updates show that 10 million more gallons of water was sold in 2020 than the same period in 2019, an increase of $140,000; and 347,000 more water sold for sewage use, an increase of $67,000. The rate increase has not slowed down consumption, he said. The council also approved a motion to allow attorney Nathan Morgan to represent the city in a lease deal to use the old Democrat building as temporary housing for City Hall while renovations are being done at its new site. City attorney Chad Brown is part-owner of the firm that now owns the old newspaper office on Court Street,
so he could not represent the city in the deal. Rent will be $400 per month and the lease will run from May 15 through Aug. 15. Also, the council unanimously approved a 10-year swap with Morgan Law for the use of Morgan Park and parking for the city and use of a parking lot and storage for Morgan Law. Also at the meeting: The mayor said things are looking good for grant money for runway lights and a beacon at Clinton Municipal Airport. The animal shelter sent in a report noting that there currently are two cats and 18 dogs at the shelter. Fire Chief D.L. Webb said his depart-
The Clinton City Council meet May 14. Pictured from left are Mayor Richard McCormac, and councilors Sam Ward, Gayla Bradley and Timothy Barnes. ment responded to an accident, a cliff rescue, two false alarms and a vehicle fire in the past month. Webb also said the department has sanitization spray and disinfectant, which, can be used at the city park when it reopens. It was decide to open the pond at City Park for fishing, but to leave the pavil-
Russell Hensley has been named to represent District 5 on the Van Buren County Quorum Court. The appointment was made by Gov. Asa
By the numbers/May 18 Arkansas
• 0 active cases since May 10 • 2 deaths • 26 recoveries • 269 negative test results
• 4,813 cases • 1,068 active • 378 in prisons • 99 in nursing homes • 77 hospitalized • 12 on ventilators • 3,645 recoveries • 100 deaths
yet, saying they cannot meet state requirements. Have you been shopping or eating out yet? Gotten your hair done or taken part in other activities that have been restricted? Tell us about it at voiceeditor@artelco.com.
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Hutchinson. Hensley is a Republican. Hensley will replace Gary Linn, the justice of the peace who died in April. Linn was a Democrat.
Free Covid-19 testing on tap
More businesses allowed to open Businesses continue to get the green light for phase I of reopening. Casinos, restaurants, dentist offices, pools, hair salons and retail shops are throwing open their doors to customers again. Some have declined to reopen
month’s meeting. Wilson said he is leaning toward wanting to and that the pond can accommodate 75 families with proper distancing for the fishing derby. He noted that people are ready to get out and about. Police Chief John Willoughby gave his
Hensley named as JP
Coronavirus Van Buren County
ions closed for now. Parks Department chief Charles Wilson said he will get some spray and open up the bathrooms with a sign that states how often the bathrooms are cleaned, and saying to use at your own risk. The council will hear more about whether to hold ArcheyFest at next
It was a rainy day but that did not stop a parade through Shirley to celebrate the Class of 2020 on Graduation Day. (Photo from Facebook)
Free Covid-19 testing will be offered for several weeks in Clinton. Boston Mountain Rural Health Center, Inc. is offering free drive-thru Covid-19 sites at eight locations. Communities in Northwest and North Central Arkansas will have the opportunity to be tested, with or without symptoms. Boston Mountain is offering screening tests to anyone who wants to be tested in the Marshall, Clinton, Harrison, Yellville, Green Forest, Jasper, Huntsville, and Mountain View areas. Patients who want to be tested do not have to meet any certain cri-
teria before receiving the test. Testing will continue for the next 6 weeks accordingly: Clinton - Mondays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the old Walmart parking lot on Highway 65. Marshall – Wednesdays, 9 a.m.4 p.m. in the parking lot next to Fred’s Other locatios are Yellville, Jasper, Harrison, Green Forest, Muntain View and Huntsville. Boston Mountain Rural Health Center in conjunction with the other 11 Community Health Centers in Arkansas, have committed to testing 2,000 Arkansas residents each week for the next six weeks.
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My Turn
That’s Ms. Sourpuss to you
By Anita Tucker/Voice Editor Facebook.
Facebook brings out the grammar Nazi in me, and I have to restrain myself not to correct “their, they’re, there,” (there bringing they’re children their) “your, you’re,” “seen, saw” (I seen a fox!”), “too, to, two,” etc. I’m digging myself farther into a hole, so I will end the grammar lesson here. I try not to express too many opinions on
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Recently, however, someone posted a note that tried to rewrite history and I called him out on it. He was pretty nice about it, but one of his supporters said I seem to be a sourpuss. Naturally, the first thing I did was look up the definition of “sourpuss.” It said: “a bad-tempered or habitually sullen person.” Other definitions talked about a scowling facial expression. I don’t
think this fits, and to the best of my knowledge, the attacker has never seen me, so how would he know if I habitually scowl? Never one to let things go, I answered his post by asking why he would call me a sourpuss. Was it simply because I disagreed with something he supported? (Of course, I’m doubting he would say that about a man, but I don’t want to see sexism everywhere.)
He said he did not call me a sourpuss, just said I “seemed like a sourpuss.” Pardon me if I fail to see the difference. I shared this story with our Voice volunteers, expecting them to all talk at once jumping to my defense. But they all just laughed. Co-worker Terry, who always goes that extra mile for people, while I am telling them to call Dale James (just kidding, Dale), tells me,
Mental health more important than ever
“It never hurts to be nice.” Not sure I totally agree with that, but I am left to figure out the lessons learned here. Until I do, I will slink off to my little corner of the room and offer a smile and pleasant greeting to Voice visitors. And I will write 500 times, “I will not offer opinions on Facebook.” *** Though most Decoration services have been cancelled, Me-
Calendar The Scotland Trail
By U.S. Sen. John Boozman This anxiety, coupled tions, including veter- its’ participation in ef- Ride is on for Saturday,
We are only five months into 2020, but it is safe to say the coronavirus crisis has made this year unlike any other in our lifetimes. A virus the world had never seen before has taken thousands of American lives. Millions more have lost their jobs as a result of the economic shutdown. Our daily routines and opportunities to gather with friends and family were drastically constrained by social distancing orders. The dramatic lifestyle changes brought on by the coronavirus caused or exacerbated mental and emotional hardships for nearly every American. Fear, anger, nervousness — all understandable reactions to an unknown enemy — began to seep into daily thoughts. For many, physical distancing and economic uncertainty generated increased feelings of isolation, disconnection and confinement, in addition to raising questions about their value.
with concerns for our own safety and that of our loved ones, certainly caused harm to the mental wellbeing of numerous Americans. As Arkansas cautiously begins to reopen, many of these emotions linger — but for some, grappling with mental health struggles has been, and will be, a lifelong battle. As he has in previous years, President Trump has declared the month of May to be National Mental Health Awareness Month. As the president noted in his proclamation, this year’s designation “coincides with one of the most complex and challenging periods in our nation’s recent history.” Given the gravity of the situation, Congress included $425 million for substance use treatment and mental health services in the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Additional language within the CARES Act directs resources to vulnerable popula-
ans, who are at higher risk of suffering from mental health issues. The Department of Veterans Affairs is using these resources to expand its telehealth capabilities. This technology ensures continuity of care for veterans during a time when non-emergency visits are not an option. The VA also unveiled a new campaign called “Now is the Time” to highlight mental health resources available to veterans and their families. My colleagues and I continue to pursue additional treatment options for veterans. The Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 — a comprehensive bill to expand veterans’ access to services received unanimous approval from the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. It is my hope that we can get this bill — which includes language I authored with Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) to increase veteran-serving non-prof-
forts to reduce veteran suicides — through the full Senate in a similarly quick manner. I also recently joined colleagues to introduce legislation to improve services for another vulnerable, and often overlooked, group — children in foster care. The trauma and challenges that children face before entering the foster care system, and throughout their time in it, put them at high risk of mental health struggles. Our bill, the Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act, will help identify the unique needs of the 400,000-plus children in foster care and put them on a path that improves their lives and mental wellbeing. We are living in an unprecedented time. These past few months have been a stark reminder that we need to look out for one another. Let’s use National Mental Health Month to recommit to our own mental wellness and that of our families, friends and neighbors.
May 23, leaving from the old Scotland school at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will be sold on the trail. Load up your ponies and join the ride. There will be an or-
morial Day is Monday, May 25. Time is running short to get flowers on your loved ones’ graves, if you haven’t already. Did you get a good photograph of you and your mom this Mother’s Day? Send it to voiceeditor@artelco. com so we can share it. Also, send in your favorite photos and stories about your dad - Father’s Day is June 21. ganizational meeting of the Van Buren County Beekeepers at 2:30 p.m. June 13 at the Clinton City Park. For more information contact Mike Bradford at (501) 654-4794 or Lloyd Anderson at (501) 2530047. All attendees should follow social distancing guidelines.
Free fishing weekend The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has announced that free Fishing Days begins noon Friday, June 12, until midnight Sunday night, June 14. No angler will need a fishing license or trout permit to fish anywhere in Arkansas. Residents and nonresidents may fish that weekend without fish-
ing licenses or trout permits. Regulations for Arkansas waters apply: daily limits, slot limits and length limits must be observed. Kids’ Fishing Day normally held at the commission’s fish hatcheries on Saturday during Free Fishing Weekend has been cancelled because of coronavirus concerns.
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Hospital week - On May 11, Van Buren County Judge Dale James (right proclaimed May 10-16 National Hospital and National Skilled Nursing Care Week. Ozark Health CEO David Deaton is pictured with James. (Photo from Ozark Health Inc. Facebook)
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Graduation - Kindergarten “Gown and Cap... That’s a Wrap” was held May 14 at Clinton Elementary. Diplomas were handed out individually as social distancing guidelines were Heading for college leagues - Grace Crawford has signed a basketball scholarship with the observed. (Photo from Clinton Elementary Facebook) Lady Royals of Ecclesia College in Springdale.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held May 15 in Fairfield Bay for the Survival Flight Helipad and Base Operations for Greers Ferry Lake. The Moving day - Clinton City Hall moved last week from its old location on 3,000 square foot air ambulance helicopter hangar on the grounds of the Main Street to the west side of the square downtown. It will have a tem- Van Buren County DPS Facilities drew a crowd of local politicians and porary home in the old Democrat building while renovations continue at others for its groundbreaking. (Photo from Fairfield Bay Emergency Medical Services Facebook) its permanent digs a few doors away. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
School Menus Looks like sandwiches are the order of the day for home-delivered or pick up lunches from the Clinton School District this week. Tuesday, May 19, will feature a turkey and cheese sandwich, Goldfish crackers, baby carrots, fruit and bottled water. Breakfast will be a slider and fruit juice. Wednesday’s menu is mini pancakes and fruit juice for breakfast, a cheeseburger, chips, veggies, fruit
and milk for lunch. On Thursday, breakfast will be a cereal bowl, Graham crackers and fruit juice while lunch will be a pork rib sandwich, Dorito chips, baby carrots, fruit and bottled water. On Friday, there will be a cereal bowl, pastry and fruit juice. For lunch, expect a chicken sandwich, chips, fresh veggies, fruit, a pudding cup and milk. Call the school for questions about the food delivery.
Hackett reported that Homecoming the awarded funds refrom page 1 ceived from the AEDC Rural Services Grant would be resubmitted had been used up. She again this year. The city stated that, after receivmissed being award- ing permission from City ed the grant in 2019 by Council members, the only a few points due to treasurer was asked to no public meeting, she transfer $1,000 from the said. Public Funds Savings - The mayor stated Account to the Save the that the Centennial Mu- Bank Fund to finish the seum was slated to re- work of replacing the open later this month. building’s roof. Hackett Hackett said the city stated that she planned has been asked to re- to hold the fundraiscord all of its Covid-19 er for the project, canexpenses because they celled because of the should be paid back to Covid-19 pandemic, the city. She said Coun- sometime later this year ty Judge Dale James to repay the funds borasked her to keep re- rowed from the Pubcords of the costs. lic Funds Savings AcAlso for discussion count. at the meeting was the The council’s next reconstruction of the meeting is scheduled original Bank of Shirley. for June 8, 2020.
Nathan Morgan is representing the city of Clinton in a lease matter. (Photo by Warren Johnson) Clark’s report, he notCouncil ed that a hearing is set from page 1 for 6 p.m. June 4 at the airport to consider rereport, saying his offi- zoning 173 Old Highcers answered 63 calls, way 9 from residential issued 52 citations, to commercial. handled seven feloCouncilors also apny cases and one mis- proved the appointdemeanor. The depart- ment of Michelle Beement, he said, is “back son of Chow Hall barto doing what we’re becue to the A&P Comsupposed to do.” mission. In Zoning chief Tim
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Obituaries
Juanta Brock
Cleatis Juanita (Godfrey) Brock, 92, of Rupert, Arkansas passed away Monday, May 11, 2020. Juanita was born in Tilly, Arkansas on February 10, 1928 to the late Emmett and Drucie (Thompson) Godfrey. She married Levert Brock on January 27, 1947 and they celebrated 66 years
together before he passed away on August 29, 2013. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister, Wandalene Small; and one brother, Vernon Godfrey. Left to cherish her memory are her six children, Allen Brock of Marshall, Lelan Brock, Barbara Watson, Brenda McElfish, Kay Branscum, all of Clinton, and Carol Brown of Tilly; two sisters, Willodean Harris of Atkins and Retha Brock of Rupert; one brother, Eulan "Dude" Godfrey of Tilly; 12 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; other rela-
Cemeteries Culpepper
Decoration Day for the Culpepper Cemetery has been cancelled due to the health issue of Covid-19. The cemetery is open for family and friends to decorate the graves of loved ones. The building will not be open. Donations for upkeep may be made to: Culpepper Cemetery, 3449 Highway 336W, Clinton, AR 72031.
Crabtree
Crabtree Cemetery has cancelled Decoration services and the annual potluck due to the current situation and need for social distancing. Families are encouraged to decorate graves as usual. Any donations for the care of the cemetery can be made to Crabtree Cemetery Fund and mailed to Barbara Jackson, 10766 Highway 16W, Clinton, AR 72031. If you would like a copy of the financial statement, note this when you send your donation and one will be mailed to you.
Salem
The annual business meeting/potluck picnic at Salem (Rocky Hill) Cemetery in Dennard, scheduled yearly on the Sunday of Memorial Day week-
end, has been cancelled for 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Donations are encouraged, to assist with upkeep of the cemetery, church, and surrounding land. Donations can be mailed to: Wendi Pangle, c/o Salem Cemetery, 103 Cordell Road, Beebe, AR 72012. Families are encouraged to decorate loved ones' graves.
Hardin
William Doubleday
William Lewis Doubleday, 71, of Shirley, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He was born November 15, 1948, in Iowa to the late Lewis and Helda McMillan Doubleday. William was a carpenter by trade. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Rodney Doubleday and wife Jamie, Daron Doubleday and wife Becky; one brother, David Doubleday of Georgia; seven grandchildren; seven
Arkansas Game and Fish to be excited. Arkan-
sas’s squirrel season opens May 15, and for those who enjoy chasing these treetop targets, it’s a great excuse to be in the woods. Spring squirrel hunting has been an Arkansas tradition for decades, and typical-
great-grandchildren; and many friends and other family members. William is preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Helda Doubleday; and wife, Peggy Doubleday. No services are scheduled.
Betty Winfrey
Betty Alice Lovejoy Winfrey, 94, of Damascus, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. Born in London, England on May 5, 1925, she
was a daughter to the late James and Alice (Blackman) Lovejoy. Betty is also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Virgil William Winfrey; her siblings, James (Gladys) Lovejoy, Lena (Arthur) Hart, Jeanie Lovejoy; and her granddaughter, Cindy Winfrey. Betty was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. She was of the Baptist faith. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family, making quilts and going to yard sales. She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Those left to mourn her passing are her sons, John Winfrey and his wife, Linda, and Tony Winfrey, both of Da-
mascus; one granddaughter; sister Barbara Sheppard of Eastbourne, England; and many other loving family and friends. The family will have a private graveside service at Spires Cemetery in Damascus.
Searcy County
Ann Arlene Stone, 64, of Marshall, Arkansas passed away Monday, May 11, 2020. A celebration of life is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Church of the Lost and Found in Marshall. Roberta Uralene Clifton, 73, of Leslie passed away May 15, 2020. Graveside service was Sunday, May 17, 2020, at Leslie Cemetery.
Highway 356, Bee Branch, AR 72013.
Pleasant Grove
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Decoration Day 2020 for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Highway 16 West at Rupert, has been cancelled. There will be no decoration services or lunch on the grounds. The cemetery is always open and available for family and friends to decorate the graves of loved ones. Donations may be made for upkeep of the cemetery, grounds, pavilion, and church building. Checks should be made payable to the Pleasant Grove Cemetery Association and mailed to the Treasurer, Joyce Watson, 22150 Highway 16W, Clinton, AR 72031.
The Hardin Cemetery Board has decided to cancel the Hardin Decoration due to the Covid-19 virus. The board encourages families to decorate their loved ones’ graves as usual. Also, the cemetery is always in need of contributions for upkeep. You may mail your check to: Huie/Hunter-Hill Decoration services Charlotte Ward, 349 Long Lane Road, Bee will be held Monday, May 25, 2020 at Huie/ Branch, AR 72013. Hunter-Hill Cemetery. Boy Scout troop 152 will Colony perform a flag ceremoFamilies are en- ny and a short service couraged to decorate will follow with no guest graves for the Colony speakers planned. All Cemetery Decoration activities will be outset for May 24, 2020. side, there will no potThere will be no pro- luck. As always, the gram, but donations service is open to anyare needed to keep the one to participate. This cemetery looking good. will be the 110th conSend donations to Ca- secutive Decoration mella Pennington, 640 service at the cemetery. Pennington Road, Bee For further information Branch, AR 72013 or call 253-0160. Ruth Thomason, 126
Squirrel season open With turkey hunting season wrapped up, deer and waterfowl hunting season may look like a million years away, but there’s another spring season that gives Arkansas hunters plenty of reasons
tives and many friends. Juanita loved everyone she met and will be terribly missed. Graveside services were 2 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2020, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Rupert.
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ly was available from mid-May through midJune. In 2013 the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission voted to extend the season for those who wanted to continue pursuing squirrels from May 15 to the end of February, making it one of Arkansas’s longest hunting seasons.
(Photo from Arkansas Game and Fish Commission)
Hippity, hoppity, it’s frogging season Randy Zellers choice is a gig. Similar a bank very close to the Arkansas Game and Fish to a long spear made of water. A quiet approach
Although turkey season and fishing get top billing in spring, another season opens each April 15, and to those who chase this quarry, it’s a powerful draw. Frogging season runs April 15-Dec. 31 in Arkansas, and offers a great escape that’s a little different than most folks are accustomed to. Bullfrogs are the only species of frog allowed to be caught during frogging season, and participants must have a valid fishing license to participate. The daily limit on bullfrogs is 18, and a day is measured from noon to noon. Frogs can be found at the water’s edge of many small ponds and backwaters, especially at night. A bright spotlight or headlamp can be used to scan the shoreline for them in the dark. The frog’s eyes will shine back at you in the light, and the bright beam will dazzle them momentarily, allowing you to sneak within striking distance. Although some people try for bullfrogs with a bow and fishing arrow, most froggers harvest tool of
bamboo or cane, a gig will have three or four needle-sharp, barbed tines at the end that are jabbed into the frog then brought back to the user to be placed in a drawstring mesh bag or cooler. Some gigs are tipped with a metal set of jaws that snap closed around the frog instead of stabbing it. Some people will tell you the only way to hunt frogs is by hand, choosing to challenge themselves by having to get within grabbing distance before striking a dazed frog. The only drawback to hand grabbing frogs is the need to get closer to your target, and the possibility of leaning too far and toppling out of your boat. Boats must be able to reach very shallow water, so an aluminum flatbottom, kayak or canoe are all options for frog duty. Combined with a 12-volt trolling motor and battery-powered spotlight, a small jonboat is often the best built craft for the job. Two hunters can work together – one using the light and piloting the craft while the other mans the gigging pole. Frogs tend to sit on
is needed with the light shining squarely on the frog. Get close enough, then use a quick thrust with the gig. Once caught, frogs can be cleaned by skinning and removing the hind legs. The legs can be prepared just like chicken legs or thighs. Some people prefer them deepfried in batter, but sauteing the legs in garlic butter also lends itself well to the delicate texture of the meat. Be aware, frog’s legs have a particular quirk that may look like a scene from a science fiction movie. When salt contacts the muscle of freshly skinned frog’s legs before cooking, the legs have a tendency to twitch and wiggle. Old gossips may mention frog’s legs hopping clear out of the frying pan, but these tales are often very exaggerated. The extra movement is a chemical reaction between the muscle and the salt and only lasts for a few moments before cooking. The only movement you’ll see from the legs once they’ve been cooked is watching them disappear from the plate at the dinner table.
The staff of The Voice of Van Buren County extends sincere condolences to all who have lost loved ones. If you wish to express your appreciation to friends, neighbors, family, church and community members with a Thank You on the obit page, call (501) 745-8040 or email voiceads@artelco.com
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next to the site where a branch of the Testers built a home in the early 1930s. I wondered if they could have planted it back then. She said, “Yes! If you plant them where they like it, they’ll outlive you.” So now I know and have decided to plant more peonies to pass on beauty to those who come after me. If you have info about the greater Crabcrescent, since it’s be- tree and west 16 comfrom our E.H.C. We can always re- tween us and the sun, munity, call or text Jeff member that 2020 is while Mercury will show Burgess, 745-1249. the year of the mask a nearly full illuminated but we can be thankful disk, since it’s on the far that something as sim- side of the sun. A clear ple as hand sanitizer view to the horizon will and a mask can protect be needed to see this. The new moon is us. So now we have time to stop and smell official Friday at 12:39 p.m. the roses. The Farmer’s AlmaThelma Murray nac says Saturday is a good day to start projShirley ects, and next Monday The annual Shirley and Tuesday are good Patsy Ward Homecoming has not days to plant aboFormosa been planned for this veground crops. Sammy Story had a year, but there is a lot Recently a barred to do in this area. I supowl has been calling house full of company pose families could still nightly with its often de- last Saturday. Her famihave reunions. We have scribed as “who cooks ly came to help her celto get a new mindset for you, who cooks for ebrate Mother's Day. and that isn't easy for you-all” sound. Amidst Her daughter, Barbaus old folks. Prices gothe uncertainties of the ra and Jim Ashley, and ing up is hard to accept, Jeff Burgess human condition I have their daughter, Katie but if we don't support found it strangely reas- and Jimmy Holloway and their children, Lydour small businesses Crabtree suring. The Bookmobile we will lose them. I stopped by Nel- ia and Ender all of MauI had a yard vis- visit to Tilly and Zion lie McEntire’s last melle, visited. Other visit with Carl and Bonnie Hill, originally sched- week since she had of- itors were granddaughTrahan-True. They were uled for Wednesday, is fered me some hos- ter Laura and Nathan busy with their garden cancelled. tas during my previous Looney and son BenThere will be no visit. It was a rainy day nett of Searcy, grandand they are doing fine. Sharon Walsh of group activities at the and so a good time for son J.B. and Karla StoLute Mountain came EHC building in Rupert transplanting. I was giv- ry and their children, Isby and we exchanged this week. en another tour of her abella, Maggie and EmVenus and Mercu- fantastic gardens and ily E.J. Rolen and his some garden plants. I visited my broth- ry pair Thursday and she had the answer to friend and Haley Rolen er Bill Blair, who lives Friday after sunset. A a question I had. I’ve and her friend. All toin Shirley. He bought backyard telescope will been watching a peony gether she had 18 peosome RADA knives show Venus as a slim bloom for near 40 years ple to help her celebrate. Marva Ward had a phone visit form Frankie, wishing her a happy Mother's Day. Her daughter, Sindee and David Morse had a celebration cookout at their house. Those attending were RG and Marva, Scott Ward, Jacklyn Farrow and her children, Remington and Riggin, Sindee and David's children and grandchildren, Lauren and Ben Foster and their children, Parker and Maddox, and Ashley Anderson and her daughter Kylah, John and Teresa Ward, Teresa’s sister, Lisa Linville, and David's mother, Ann Morse of Greenbrier. They had hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, potato salad, baked beans, chips and dips and ice cream for dessert. That sounds like a meal fit for any mother! Marva got plants as her Mother's Day gifts. She likes them very much. My nephew built This old-fashion peony is blooming in the yard of a now long gone home- me a new computer stead built in the 1930s, near Crabtree. Peonies, when properly sited, for my birthday, which can live over a hundred years. (Photo by Jeff Burgess) was Sunday. A right
Page 5 nice present, if I do say so. Now I've got to get used to it! I hope everyone had a good Mother's Day. My cousin, Paul Meyner, came for a visit one day this week. It was nice to get to talk to someone for a while. We had a good visit. God bless all with good health and happiness.
James & Joyce Burns Scotland
It is nice to see things open up but scary to think some people will think the crisis is over. If we go slow and still take precautions, maybe we will not get more people with the virus. Because of the weather predictions of
the stormy weather on Saturday, the Trail Ride scheduled for May 16 was cancelled. Some of the churches will be open this Sunday and some will continue as they have been for a little while longer. I have enjoyed the lessons that have been presented on Facebook. The Scotland Community Center will be open soon and we will keep you posted. Folks have been asking when will lunches start. We hope it will be soon. The musicals and pool tournaments and games will soon follow. I think they will get a good reception when they feel that it is safe to do this. Stay safe and have a good week and if you have Scotland News call 592-3935.
Jacklyn Frye turned 95 on May 11. She has a wonderful sense of humor and though easygoing, she knows what she likes and doesn't like. (Ozark Nursing and Rehab Center Facebook)
Veda Duncan celebrated her 82nd birthday on May 16. Her bubbly personality and infectious smile light up any room. (Ozark Nursing and Rehab Center Facebook)
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Couple celebrating 50 years On May 23 50 years ago, Eloise McCall and Ken Brown married in a quiet ceremony in her parents' living room in Lonoke, Arkansas. Both young folks were working and had a short weekend honeymoon trip to Greers Ferry before returning to work. The photograph they are holding is their first kiss as husband and wife. After living in the
Alread dinner cancelled
Little Rock area for 25 years, the couple retired and moved to the Choctaw area in Van Buren County 25 years ago. From this marriage three children were born; first was William Dean Brown known as Dusty. Next came twin girls Sarah Elizabeth Duck and Margaret Ann Greene. There are nine grand children and three great-grandchildren.
The annual Alread School Alumni Dinner is canceled for this year. Organizers hope to see everyone next year.
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Ken and Eloise Brown
Lemings mark 60th anniversary Virgil and Joy Lemings were married May 14, 1960. They were married by Brother Piper and spent their wedding night in a Clinton hotel for $3. They spent every penny they had left on breakfast the next morning. For 28 days straight, they picked strawberries. That was their humble beginning. Through the years they farmed, had a gas station, grew strawberries, cucumbers, tomaVirgil and Joy Lemings toes, sugar cane, which
they used to make sorghum molasses, and had a small country grocery store. Virgil and Joy were pastors at Crabtree Foursquare Church for 45 years. They have three children, Virgil Dean Lemings of Crab- Crossword Solution tree, Farrell (Sharlot) Lemings of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Deneace (James) Lemings Ingram of Jerusalem. They also have six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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Pam Bradford
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CHURCH PAGE
Photo by EuGene Smith
Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Formosa Church of Christ. 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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TRACY S. PARKER and SHARON C. PARKER, RESPONDENTS husband and wife; and any other interested parties, unknown spouses, heirs, successors, or assigns of the named parties herein; AND The following lands in Van Buren County, Arkansas: LOT 154; BLOCK 1; MOUNTAIN RANCH; FAIRFIELD BAY, ARKANSAS.
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You are hereby notified that the Petitioners, Glenn Berkemeyer and Donice Berkemeyer, whose attorney is Melanie Beltran, has filed a Petition to Quiet and Confirm Title in the above-styled matter on Lot 154; Block 1; Mountain Ranch, Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. A copy of the Petition, Summons, and Notice of Quiet Title Action shall be delivered to you or your attorney upon your request. You are also hereby warned to appear in this Court and defend by filing your answer or other responsive pleading within thirty (30) days from the date of first publication of the Warning Order; in the event of your failure to do so, judgment by default will be entered for the relief demanded in the petition as circumscribed by the laws of this State and you may be barred from answering or asserting your interest. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Clerk of the Court on this 13th day of May, 2020. Debbie Gray, Circuit Clerk By /s/ Debbie Gray This Warning Order first published May 19, 2020
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You are hereby notified that a hearing on Petition to Determine Heirship will be held at 9:00 A.M., on the 17th day of June, 2020 at the Van Buren County Annex, or at such subsequent time or other place to which said hearing may be adjourned or transferred. In the event that court is closed to in-person hearing pursuant to directives from the Arkansas Supreme Court, court may be held via video conferencing. Notice of court by video conference will be posted on the entrance to the Annex on the date of hearing. This notice first published the 12TH day of May , 2020. /s/ CHAD J. BROWN CHAD J. BROWN, I.D. No. 2010085 Attorney at Law 203 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-8801 FAX 501-745-6262 chad@cjbrownattorney.com
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Fishing Report
Jack Robinett found that high water can be productive with this male brown trout. He caught this big one on the White River May 6.
Central Arkansas
Little Red River
(updated 5-13-2020) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service (501-230-0730) says the Greers Ferry Lake level is still above seasonal pool. “Right now the generation pattern is unpredictable, but we are seeing days that have lower water providing wading opportunities.” 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 or check the Corps of Engineers website (swl-wc.usace.army.mil) for real time water release and the Southwestern Power Administration website (swpa. gov) to see forecasted generation schedule. For fly-fishing, Lowell recommends San Juan worms, caddis pupa, 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 464.54 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.54 feet msl). (updated 5-132020) Fish ’N Stuff (501834-5733) in Sherwood says smallmouth bass continue to bite well on the peanut butter and jelly jig on the edges of bushes, and they’re also hitting the Carolina-rig in 10-20 feet of water. Topwater baits also are working on the smallmouth. Largemouth bass also will hit a PBJ jig on the edge of bushes. Crappie are favoring beetle spins around the bushes on the upper end of the lake.
North Arkansas
White River
(updated 5-132020) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-4352169) said that it has for a couple of months that he has been unable to have out-of-state anglers “and Lori and I have missed it. Here in Baxter County (that includes Mountain Home
and Cotter), we have been very safe with only five cases of Covid-19, all of whom have fully recovered. The trout are still here and the weather is nice. It is a good time to visit.” Leading up to last weekend, John says that during the previous week, they had several rain events (combined for about 1.5 inches), cooler temperatures and heavy winds (to include wind advisories). The lake level at Bull Shoals rose more than 3 feet to rest at 19.1 tenth feet above seasonal power pool of 661.14 feet msl. This is 9.8 feet below the top of flood pool. Upstream, Table Rock fell 1.4 feet to rest at 0.6 foot above seasonal power pool and 14.1 feet below the top of flood pool. Beaver Lake rose 0.8 foot to rest at 9.2 feet above seasonal power pool and 0.4 foot below the top of flood pool. The White River had heavy generation and no wadable water. Norfork Lake fell 0.1 foot to rest at 14.2 feet above seasonal power pool of 555.9 feet msl and 9.9 feet below the top of flood pool. The Norfork tail-
water had heavy flows and no wadable water. The Army Corps of Engineers has opened the spillway gates on Beaver and Norfork dams in an effort to lower the water level on these lakes quicker. The White has fished well. The hot has been the catchand-release section below Bull Shoals Dam. The hot flies were olive Woolly Buggers (sizes 8, 10), Y2Ks (sizes 14, 12), prince nymphs (size 14), zebra midges (black with silver wire and silver bead or red with silver wire and silver bead sizes 16, 18), pheasant tails (size 14), ruby midges (size 18), root beer midges (size 18), pink and cerise San Juan worms (size 10), and sowbugs (size 16). Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective (John’s current favorite combination is a deepwater worm with a weighted egg suspended below it).
Norfork Lake
(updated 5-13-2020) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort said Norfork Lake fishing has been good over the last several weeks and should remain the same if not better for the foreseeable future. “It is really hard to say what the best bite is at this time because all species seem to be biting very good most days,” he said. “As is normal for this time of year the best bite is typically at sunrise and then again at sunset. This is not to say there will not be a good bite during the middle part of the day. I guess you just need to spend the whole day on the lake fishing.” The crappie bite continues to be good and there are still sever-
al different fishing methods to catch them, he said. “I have been trolling the Berkley Flicker Minnow, size 7 and 9. Colors vary by day, but I have had success with the following; slick pearl silver, racy shad, slick firetiger and slick alewife. The crappie that I have been finding are back in coves and the fish are on brush or near the brush suspended 15-25 feet down. The brush can be in 20-40 feet of water, as long as the top of the brush comes up to 15-20 feet of water. I troll at about 1.2 mph. You can also vertical-jig for them with a small 1/8- to ¼-ounce spoon or a small curly or twister tail grub. Also try tipping the grub with a small minnow to get more bites, most times. The third method is to cast out the grub past the brush, let it sink, then retrieve it slowly over the brush. The hardest part about casting is getting the bait at the right depth and keeping it there.” The bite for largemouth bass has also been very good. A 5to 6-inch swimbait with a ½-ounce jighead has been working well for Lou when the fish are out a little deeper chasing shad. If you find them close to shore, downsize the swimbait to a 3.5-inch and use only a 1/8- to ¼-ounce jighead. Flukes and suspending jerkbaits are also working well for the shallow fish. At sunrise and sunset, keep your eyes open and look for topwater action. They can be close to shore or out in deeper water, but typically close to a point with sunken brush. Spinnerbaits are also working, especially if there is some wind. Fish the point that the
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wind is blowing into. Striped and hybrid bass fishing has also been good, but has been inconsistent – no different than our ever-changing weather. The weather really makes fishing for striped bass interesting. You first need to find the bait and the stripers will typically be nearby. There has been some good topwater action for striped/hybrid bass early in the morning that has lasted until the sun rises above the tree line. If it is cloudy the action can last longer. You can also find topwater action at sunset, but this bite typically does not last long, as they go down as it gets darker out. “I have been finding fish out in 90 feet of water on a main lake bluff. There are good points at each end of each of the bluffs, which have lots of sunken brush. The fish seem to move back and forth along the bluff feeding on shad. Zara Spooks and my larger swimbait has been working great. You will also find striped bass in shallow water next to sunken brush, as long as the brush is holding bait. Striped bass seem to be all over the lake. They have been caught back in the major creeks, as well as on main lake points at both ends of the lake.” The surface water temperature is falling slightly and is in the low to mid-60s. The lake is fairly stable, but is rising slightly with the rain they have been having over the last couple of days. The current lake level is 570.20 feet msl. The lake is clear with some slight stained water in different areas. “Happy fishing and see you on the lake.”
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The Voice of Van Buren County
May 19, 2020
Care Caps sew-ins drew scores of volunteers.
Cancer charity closes By Ingram Philips Philips notified their un- sad. Everyone became
May 12 at 7:45 PM - About 3 p.m. May 12, the Burnt Ridge Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 4900 block of Burnt Ridge Road. Upon arrival, they found a trailer home on the ground. Firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading from the unoccupied structure. (Photo from Burnt Ridge Fire Department Facebook)
Care Cap Connections, a local nonprofit charity, recently announced the end of its 15-year sewing project. From Fairfield Bay and around Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana teams made scarves for 25 U.S. chemotherapy centers. Hundreds of volunteers cut, matched, sewed, ironed, boxed and shipped over 94,000 comfortable, colorful "care caps" monthly. They reached women and girls bald from cancer therapies. Mary and Ingram
paid partners that the coronavirus pandemic made "sew-ins" no longer safe after considering medical advice. They will not resume. The couple is in the process of final shipping and disposing of equipment. Donations are not being accepted and will be returned, if received. They encourage former workers to continue sewing as individuals. Mary, who began the project in honor of her now-deceased sister, said following the decision, "I know it is right but I feel so very
family to me. I already miss each one. My heart goes out to all my sisters and brothers." Ingram touched every cap as he packed it for delivery. He commented, "Most people might think of a cap as just pretty fabric. I thought of them as 'people'... the donors, the hands-on volunteers, the UPS shippers, the clinic staffers, the patients themselves and all the folks who encouraged and prayed for us. God gave us an amazing gift ... so much love shared.�
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