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2 charged in Bee Branch fire A brother and sister conspired to burn down a home on Highway 92 West in Bee Branch in April, according to court documents. The occupant of the home was the wife of Elmer William Hill, who has been arrested along with his sister, Lauren Jane Cates. Investigators say that Hill agreed to pay Cates to burn down the mobile home, told

Cates how to get to the home through the woods and instructed her to go to the window near the tongue of the trailer. Hill, 30, was a member of the Bee Branch Volunteer Fire Department at the time of the arson. He previously had been charged with aggravated assault on a family member with the victim being his estranged wife Heather

Hill, and there is a no contact order in place. An Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms K-9 found indications of an accelerant near the trailer’s outside tongue location, according to the court documents. Bee Branch Fire Chief Tommy Davis identified the voice on a 911 call reporting the fire at 10:40 p.m. April 6 as Hill, and Hill eventually acknowledged that he had made the

call. Cates, 28, told investigators that she had been working at a Quitman restaurant at the time in question. However, data records place her cell phone in Bee Branch at the time of the fire, the documents state. Cates has been charged with arson, a Class D felony, reckless burning, a Class D felony, and unlawful use of communica-

tion device, a Class C felony. Her plea and arraignment are set for June 3. Hill has been charged with unlawful use of communication device, a Class C felony, stalking-first degree, a Class C felony, violation of a no contact order, a misdemeanor, and conspiracy to commit arson, a misdemeanor. A bond revocation hearing for Hill is set for June 3.

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Clinton man shot

Storms rumble through - Several trees like this one in Alread toppled during Saturday’s thunderstorms. Petit Jean Electric reported that 1,065 customers in Clinton, Shirley, Marshall, Scotland and Cleveland lost power but those areas were all restored by Sunday morning. No injuries or major damage was reported. (Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

A Clinton man who was shot in the face has been charged with terroristic threatening. According to court records, Terri Bell told investigators that when she got home on May 10 a man came out of the bushes and hit her driver’s side door with a hatchet. She said she pulled a gun and shot Kaleb Colt Kirkendoll, according to the documents. She told a dispatcher that she fired until the gun misfired, according to the affidavit. Bell said she put her car in reverse and was driving down Highway 16 West and Kirkendoll was running after her, according to the court documents. The dispatcher got Bell to pull over and wait for a deputy to arrive. Deputies found glass on the highway,

a knife with a serrated edge, a bloody bullet and two human teeth, according to the report. They later found Kirkendoll lying in a cemetery behind Union Church. Kirkendoll appeared to have been shot in the face and the arm, according to the report. He was transported to the nearest emergency room before being taken to UAMS. Bell was taken to Ozark Health Medical Center for evaluation. The next day, she talked with investigators at the sheriff’s office but eventually asked for a lawyer and the interview was ended, according to the report. Bell was charged with domestic battery-first degree. Kirkendoll, 35, was charged with terroristic threatening-first degree, a Class D felony.

County close to crushing own gravel County Judge Dale James told the Quorum Court last week that the county is close to getting its gravel-crushing operation under way. He said compliance is still being reviewed and that for every step recommended for safety, the county will take three. James also said that “rainfall is our en-

emy this year” when it comes to road work. He noted that crews have been unable to work a complete week in months because of weather. The Quorum Court unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the county judge to buy used road graders through John Deere Financial. The coun-

Man pleads guilty to sex assault Michael Ray McGrath, 45, of Dennard pleaded guilty last week to three counts of sexual assault-fourth degree. The charges are Class A felonies; two other counts were nolle prossed. McGrath was sentenced to 12 months in Arkansas Department of Corrections credit for 376 days jail time served; 72 months supervised probation; and 60 months suspended imposition of sentence. The incidents occurred between Jan. 1

McGrath and April 16, 2018, according to court documents. The victim was a minor. A jury trial had been scheduled for last week.

ty currently leases Caterpillar graders, but James would prefer to buy them. He said John Deere offered a good deal with a 3.99 percent interest rate. Also at the May 16 meeting, Treasurer Mistie Wilson renewed her request to hire a second person for her office. Wilson said she needs someone to

work at least four days a week and proposed paying that person $15.52 per hour. Budget committee Chairman Brian Tatum said the budget “is extremely tight right now.” He said the county does not have an extra $30,000. Wilson said the position will be mostly funded by the office’s

commissions. She said she went to a one-day meeting recently and spent two days catching up on her work. She told the justices of the peace that she will be on vacation for seven days in July and there will be nobody in the office. Wilson suggested starting pay of $14.50 or less for the position.

The JPs tabled the proposal. Sheriff Lucas Emberton reported that he and James have worked out a swap so that inmates will continue mowing for the county and county workers will maintain sheriff’s office vehicles. (The sheriff’s office report can be found on Page 2.)

Driver arrested

Stores closing

a statement by Congressman French Hill at the March 25 session of the House of Representatives, honoring the VBC Wellness Committee for community health initiatives including the Wellness Kiosk project in Clinton. “The Van Buren County Wellness Committee, founded by former County Judge Roger Hooper in 2017, seeks to create a bridge between local health resources, information, and initiatives to improve the health and well-being of the residents,” Hill read into the record. “At present, three grant-funded health-awareness kiosks have been installed across the county featuring asset mapping of community health resources and county health initiatives.

These kiosks allow residents to find the best doctors and healthcare services within their communities, connecting individuals with the services they need, from food insecurity to mental health support and recovery.” The VBC Wellness Committee was modeled after the “Healthy Active Arkansas” program. Its goal is to create a bridge between local health resources, information, and initiatives in order to improve the health of Van Buren County residents.

A traffic stop ended up with the driver under arrest on drug charges on May 10. Gary Johnson allowed deputies to search his vehicle, according to court documents. The search turned up pills that showed to be schedule 2 narcotics, a small plastic bag containing 0.7 grams of suspected methamphetamine, and a plastic bag with approximately 21.4 grams of marijuana, according to the report. Johnson has been charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and careless and prohibited driving.

Fred’s discount stores in Marshall and Greenbrier will be closing by the end of June, according to the Memphis-based company. Liquidation of those stores will begin immediately. These stores join the list of 260 other Fred’s stores nationwide that the company said are underperforming and unprofitable and will close as the company attempts to restructure.

Wellness commission

honored in D.C. Founder and chairman of the Van Buren County Wellness Commission, Roger Hooper, presented a certificate of Congressional record to members of the community volunteer group at a meeting on May 14. It records

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Tatum-Guerrieri wedding

Calendar The Van Buren County Community Band will perform at a special ceremony in Fairfield Bay on Memorial Day. The band plays at 10:55 a.m. and the ceremony starts at 11:25. The ceremony will take place near the flag poles next to the Senior Center. If inclement weather it will be held in the Conference Center.

Shelby Tatum and Kyle Guerrieri, in the company of their parents, family and friends, finally said their I Do’s on Saturday, May 18, around 5 p.m. at the Bar Eoff Ranch in Clinton.

Your right to know From the Arkansas Freedom of Information Handbook

Q. What meetings are exempt from the FOIA? A. The FOIA exempts three kinds of meetings from the requirement that the public be allowed to attend. A closed meeting, called an “executive session,” may be held “for the purpose of considering employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of any public officer or employee.” In contrast, an executive session to consider general salary matters, an across the board pay increase, or the overall performance of employees as a group is not permissible. An executive session may also be held by state licensing boards and commissions “for purposes of preparing examination materials and answers to examination materials,” and for “administering examinations.” Executive sessions may also be held by certain water systems and other utility systems to discuss security issues.

Meetings

All meetings are open to the public. Van Buren County Quorum Court, 6 p.m., third Thursday of the month at the Courthouse Annex, Highway 65, Clinton. Clinton City Coun-

cil, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East. Clinton City Council, 6:30 p.m. May 23 at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East. Damascus City Council, 6 p.m., second Tuesday of the month at City Hall on Highway 65. Fairfield Bay City Council, 7 p.m., second Monday of each month at 130 Village Place, Suite 2F in the conference room. Shirley City Council, 7 p.m., second Monday of the month at the Shirley Community Center. Clinton Advertising and Promotion Commission, 6 p.m., third Tuesday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport on Highway 16 East. Shirley School Board, 6:30 p.m., fourth Monday of the month at the PD Room, Administration Building. South Side-Bee Branch School Board, 5:30 p.m., third Monday of each month in the Linda Pennington Conference Room. South Side School District Board of Directors will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 20 in the Linda Pennington Conference Room. Clinton School Board, 5:30 p.m., third Monday of each month at the Administrative offices building.

Class of 2019 county’s Be sure and check out next week’s Voice of Van Buren County’s annual salute to the

graduating seniors. There is still time to add your congratulations. Call 7458040 to place your ad.

Move With Balance Exercise on May 23 and bingo on May 28. Call the center at 884-7800 for more information.

Open house from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019, at the Van Buren County Museum and Landmark Building Museum Annex, 3rd and Poplar St., Clinton. There will be door prizes and refreshments will be served.

The Abraham Van Buren Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will meet at 6 p.m. June 4 at the Western Sizzlin' Steak House in Clinton. Members and guests are encouraged to come 30-45 minutes early to socialize before the start of the meeting. If you have an ancestor who served in the military, or in a civilian capacity that demonstrated their support of the Revolution, and you are interested in membership, come visit with us.

The Fairfield Bay Senior Center will have

The 7th Annual Clinton Gospel Fest

May 21, 2019 will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 8 at the Clinton High School Cafeteria. The event is free and proceeds from raffles and concessions benefit the Van Buren County Literacy Council’s Adult Learning Center. Performers will include Charles Crain, the King’s Highway and the Southside Pickers. For more information call 501-253-1873.

Conway County line, will be in revival Sunday, May 26 through Friday, May 31. Ministers: 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Casey Black; 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Paul Felton; 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Danny Ward. For more information call 745-7706 or 253-2358.

Correction

A photo caption in last week’s paper stated that five cousins were graduating this year from Clinton High School. One of those cousins, Megan Ramsey, was homeschooled, and though she was eligible to walk with the seniors at graduation, she did not do so.

The Alread Fire Department is hosting an event from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the fire department. Here is your chance to be informed of what is going on in the community. Free food, kids face painting, and the Lucky Draw Band will be playing. Bethel Community Church, 17904 Highway 95 West at the

Family reunions

The Kirkendoll family reunion will be held May 25, 2019, at the Botkinburg Fire Department. The reunion begins at 10 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. All family and friends are welcome. The Treece family reunion will be Saturday, June 8, on Dodd Mountain at the Treece Cemetery, which is on part of the Doyle Treece place. Everyone is invited and there will be a potluck meal at noon.

Pet of the week - Roper is a 2-year-old boxer mix. He gets along well with cats and other dogs. Call Gary’s Adoptable Dogs at 745-7346 to find out more about Roper. The shelter is currently building a puppy room and adding steps to a trailer as well as putting tops on the pens for shade and to keep out the rain. It is in need of treated 2x4s, 8, 10 and 12 feet long, and treated 4x4s, 8 and 10 feet long to complete the work.

Sheriff's office report Patrol

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Jan Feb Mar Apr Totals Domestic: 21 15 20 21 77 Domes16 12 12 36 76 tic Assist Animal Calls 42 40 61 41 184 Papers 73 87 39 49 248 Served Transports 37 62 89 66 254 Accidents In9 17 12 18 56 vestigated Welfare 15 22 16 16 69 Checks Vin Veri5 5 3 2 15 fication Alarm Calls 15 17 12 16 60 Fire Calls 11 12 9 7 39 Assist Mo44 37 20 31 132 torist Traffic Stops 359 307 259 319 1244 Arrests 58 51 69 55 233 Other Calls/ 301 233 424 499 1457 Contacts TOTALS 1006 917 1045 1176 Hours in Court Citations TOTALS

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May 21, 2019

ham was trying to get his watermelons planted, they will be good if all goes well.

Thelma Murray Shirley

The Shirley Homecoming will be May 31 and June 1 this year. The Senior Citizen benefit lunch will be fish; we hope a lot of people decide to eat lunch at the center this year. The Decoration at Shady Grove Cemetery will be Sunday, June 9, and the Treece family reunion will be Saturday, June 8, on Dodd Mountain at the Treece Cemetery, which is on part of the Doyle Treece place. Everyone is invited and there will be a potluck meal at noon. I hope to see a lot of my cousins there. People are still having a hard time getting a garden planted with it raining almost every day. Tommy Beck-

Patsy Ward Formosa

Glenda Collins, Fran Brewer, Lily Grier and I bowled in the Arkansas Bowling Association State Tournament last Saturday and Sunday. Didn’t win the tournament, but we did pretty good. Margie Pounds’ daughter, Vicky Sullins, came up from Texas on Saturday before Mother’s Day and they left on Sunday going to her granddaughter, Ginger and Pete Torres home in Clayton, Oklahoma. She spent a few days and her family took her to do some sightseeing. She enjoyed it very

much. She said Pete is a great cook! Ginger brought her home on Tuesday and she stayed until Thursday morning. Tammy and Randy Kelly and daughter, Madison, of Manila came to spend the night with Donna and Richard Sherrod on Friday. On Saturday they all met their son, David Sherrod of Searcy and his daughter, Khristi Sherrod of Dallas, Texas, in Rosebud at the Rambler Grill and had an early Mother’s day dinner. Donna said Sunday was a quiet day around their house. Mine was too! Paula Ashbridge of Fairbanks, Alaska, and David Story of Rocky Mount, Virginia, are visiting their mom, DeLane Story this week. They have been working on her flowers and also her garden. DeLane says it is nice to have two gardeners. You can bet it would be! Frankie and Erica Ward and sons of Greenwood came to spend the night with Marva and RG on

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A Save the Bank fundraiser was held Saturday, May 18, at the Shirley Community Center. Music for the event was provided by the Rolen and Thomas family with Blake Thomas “pickin' and singin'” with his grandfather, Alan Rolen. (Photo by Freeda Baker Nichols) Thursday. Rylan had a trap shoot at Jacksonville, so Marva and RG, along with his other grandparents, Lori and Larry Brock and great-grandmother Retha Brock and his cousin, Dakota, went to watch. On Tuesday, John Ward went to Baptist Hospital in Conway. He had a CT scan done on his neck and a spinal tap. He has been having severe headaches, so I hope he can get some answers and some relief. Our great nephew, Corey Murray, came by and brought us some big perch he had caught. I know they will be good. We just got another inch and a half of rain, so there goes my garden again. I think I am going to try to raise all of it in tubs. That’s about all for now, so until next time, God bless and have a

good week.

Jeff Burgess Crabtree

They continue to crank out muscle tone, Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, 9 to 11 a.m., in the EHC building near Alread. While this exercise class is geared toward senior women, anybody needing group support for regaining health is invited. The moon pairs with Saturn, just to the right, Wednesday night. Jupiter leads the pair, further off, making it a great time to compare brightness and color of our two largest gas giants in

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May 21 - Meatloaf, okra and tomatoes, scalloped potatoes, peaches, bread. May 22 - Pinto beans w/ham, sliced tomatoes and onions, cooked cabbage, cornbread, angel food cake. May 23 - Pepper steak over rice, green beans, roasted carrots, autumn delight. May 27 - Closed May 28 - Oven fried chicken, potatoes, peas and carrots, pineapple pie.

Fairfield Bay

May 21 - White beans w/ham, mixed greens, vinaigrette tomatoes, cornbread, cobbler.

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The Clinton High School Class of 1969 will be celebrating its 50th year reunion on June 15, 2019, at the Petit Jean Electric community room. For more information contact Susan Fraser Baker, 12 lost Branch Lane, Greenbrier, AR 72058 or Clinton Class of 69 on Facebook.

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The Shirley High School Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50th class reunion June 1. A gathering is planned for the group beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Shirley Senior Citizens Center. All classmates, friends and family are invited. For more information contact Robert Krzeszinski at 501-804-5536.

the solar system. The Last Quarter Moon is official Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Memorial Day on Monday will be observed here and in American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The Crabtree Senior Night Potluck is scheduled for Friday, May 31, at the Foursquare Church. The whippoorwill outside my bedroom window has started warming up for the season. Ten minutes is the longest he has lasted so far. Still time to get those transplants in the garden. Several locations are still selling them. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west 16 community, call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.

May 21 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit. Lunch: Corn dogs, baked beans, coleslaw, fresh veggies, mixed fruit. May 22 - Breakfast: Managers choice, peaches. Lunch: Manager’s choice, pinto

May 22 - Spaghetti and meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, garlic bread, hot apples w/ cinnamon and brown sugar. May 23 - Hamburger, potato salad, triple orange salad. May 24 - Fried fish, coleslaw, pinto beans, 2 hushpuppies, fruit cocktail. May 28 - Closed

Scotland

May 21 - Meatloaf, okra and tomatoes, scalloped potatoes, peaches, bread. May 22 - Pinto beans w/ham, sliced tomatoes and onions, cooked cabbage, cornbread, angel food cake. May 23 - Pepper beans, applesauce. May 23 - Breakfast: Managers choice, applesauce. Lunch: Pizza, salad, corn, pineapple.

Clinton Junior & Senior High

May 21 - Breakfast: Cereal, Frudel Strudel, fruit. Lunch: Mini corn dogs, baked

beans, roasted carrots, autumn delight. May 27 - Closed May 28 - Oven fried chicken, au gratin potatoes, greens, pineapple pie.

Shirley

May 21 - Spring chicken salad, vegetable collage, crackers, vanilla ice cream. May 22 - Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, garlic bread, hot apples w/ cinnamon and brown sugar. May 23 - Fried fish, coleslaw, pinto beans, 2 hushpuppies, fruit cocktail. May 27 - Closed May 28 - Herb chicken, salad, California blend vegetables, garlic bread, peaches. beans, salad, baby carrots, fruit cup/peaches. May 22 - Breakfast: Cereal, toast, jelly, fruit. Lunch: Barbecue pork sandwich, fries, coleslaw, pears. May 23 - Breakfast: Cereal, Graham crackers, fruit. Lunch: Pizza, corn, salad, juice/fruit.

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Obituaries

Cortni Tacker

Cortni LeAnn Tacker of Shirley, Arkansas passed from this life Saturday, May 11, 2019. She was born September 15, 1980 in Clinton, Arkansas to Jeff and Paula (Morgan) Kirkendoll. Cortni had a passion for fishing, gardening and camping. She loved her family and friends with all her heart. Cortni's big smile and twinkle in her eye was captivating. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Vaughn Kirkendoll, Raymond Morgan, James Tacker and Norma Tacker. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Shawn Tacker; her children, Mia Tacker-Cooley (Trent), Richard Tacker, Matthew Tacker; her parents; her siblings, Jacob Kirkendoll (Jessica) and Rachel Kirkendoll; her grandparents, Ruby Kirkendoll and Billie Pacilio; many other family and numerous friends that will miss her dearly. Visitation was Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Roller - McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral Services were 1 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2019 at the funeral home. Interment was at Pee Dee Cemetery.

Charles Fisher Jr.

Charles Douglas Fisher Jr., 84, of Clinton passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Conway Regional Hospital in Conway, Arkansas. Born May 17, 1935 in Malvern, Arkansas, to the late Charles Fisher Sr. and Laura Mae Helm, Charles was a veteran of the Arkansas National Guard. He served during the Little Rock Central High School Crisis. Charles was also a member of the Van Buren County Fair Board, Ozark Health Hospital Volunteer Program and was a lifelong Methodist. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Linda Emerson Fisher; children Doug Fisher, Danny Fisher, Mark Fisher, Nancy Garrido; stepchildren Charley Higgins and Mar-

shall Jenkins; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and one son, Thomas Fisher. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Graceland Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Clinton Funeral Service.

Ethel Jared

Ethel Faye Jared, 98, of Sidney, Arkansas, formerly of Clinton, Arkansas for 32 years, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at her home. She was born on May 24, 1920 to the late Robert and Garnet (Conley) Burcham. Ethel was a faithful member of the Old Lexington Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 49 years, Howard E. Jared; two brothers, Robert Burcham Jr. (Marge) and Bill Burcham (Shirlene). Survivors include one sister, Shirley Bowman of Robinson, Illinois; one daughter, Phyllis Jared of Sidney; two sons, Robert (Bob) Jared and wife Linda of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Mike Jared and wife Sherry of Rutledge, Tennessee; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Old Lexington Baptist Church, Clinton. Burial was at the Old Lexington Church Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jeff Rice, Little Bob Jared, Landon Downing, Rodney Downing, Jerry Torix and Martin Henry. Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton.

Hulen Crawford

Hulen Ray Crawford, age 83 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, May 13, 2019. He was born in Bee Branch, Arkansas on April 7, 1936 to Wesley Crawford and Atheleen Payne Crawford.

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

Hulen attended Red Oak Community Church when he was able. Hulen was a professional truck driver most of his life. He enjoyed working on the family farm. Survivors include his children, Rick Crawford and wife Susan, James Crawford and wife Ruby and Nora Ann Jones, all of Marshall; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; siblings, John Crawford of Marshall, Lorene James of Clinton, Betty Rorie of Norfork and Lois Rose (Charles) of Missouri; the mother of his children, Berthell Crawford of Marshall; and many other family and friends. Hulen is preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Dennis Jones; and siblings, Roy Crawford, Melvin Crawford, Gracie Crawford and Imagene James. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial was in Cypert Cemetery near Marshall.

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Lavon Roach

Lavon “Doc” Roach, 89, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, May 13, 2019. Born May 14, 1929 in Gracemont, Oklahoma to the late William Roach, Doc was a supervisor at Bell Helicopters and attended Botkinburg Foursquare Church. Doc is preceded in death by his wife, Reba Jean Hall Roach; and siblings, Lorane Roach and Lavoy Roach. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Saturday at the Botkinburg Foursquare Church with Brother Ester Bass officiating. Burial was Monday, May 20, at the Gracemont Cemetery in Gracemont, Oklahoma. Clinton Funeral Service.

Decoration will be held at Colony Cemetery in Bee Branch on Sunday, May 26. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. Worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Potluck lunch follows. Anyone who would like to donate to the upkeep of the cemetery should contact Ruth Thomson, 501-6542796, 126 Highway 356, Bee Branch, AR 72013, or Camella Pennington, 501654-2539, 540 Pennington Road, Bee Branch, AR 72013.

Huie-Hunter Hill

Huie-Hunter Hill Decoration service is set for Monday, May 27. Open program with singing, poetry readings and a guest speaker. This year’s program will focus on cemetery business and plans for a new building. There also will be a short business meeting. All are encouraged to attend and enjoy a potluck meal at noon.

Bluffton

Bluffton Cemetery will have a clean-up day, Saturday, June 1, beginning at 8:30 a.m. All

Rachel Edgmon

Rachel C. Edgmon, 92, of Damascus, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, May 13, 2019. She was born July 20, 1926 in Mount Vernon, Arkansas to James Clark and Esther Belle Baker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren D. Edgmon; brothers, Oscar, Richard, Clifton and Olin Baker; sisters, Odie Harrison and Bessie Williams. Left to cherish her memory are her children, David T. (Anne) Edgmon, Michael (Cheryl) Edgmon, Darlene (Steve) Sorenson and Donna (Dennis) Charles; 22 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren; sister, Dortha Bush; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Friday May 17, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Conway, Arkansas. Burial in Cadron Valley Cemetery.

Richard Cates

Richard Cates, 63, of Bee Branch, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019. Born May 26, 1955 in Charleston, Arkansas to the late Elbert Calvin and Roxianne Mary Lee Harmon Cates, Richard was a construction worker for FP Bivens Construction. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and gardening. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Scarlet Belonie of Clinton, Weldon Cates and Billy Cates, both of Bee Branch; siblings, Jimmy Cates, Danny Cates, Kent Cates, Jannette Cates, Joyce Stapleton, Sarah Remetch, Elizabeth Cates; three grandchildren; and other family and friends. Richard is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia Hulane Cates; siblings, Kenny Ray Cates and Bobby Brewer. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Clinton Funeral Service.

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Nancee Roost

Nancee Jean Roost, age 84, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away on May 17, 2019. Born on November 5, 1934 in Sioux City, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late William and Irene Dagle Abker. Nancee and her husband Frank moved to Fairfield Bay in 1988 coming from Chadron, Nebraska, where she was the treasurer for the B.P.O.E. Does in Chadron, Nebraska, a member of the B.P.W., the Catholic Ladies, the Altar Society-St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, VFW Auxiliary in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas and the Fairfield Bay Fireman's Auxiliary.. She was a faithful member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her par-

volunteers appreciated. Decoration will be Saturday, June 15. Business meeting will start at 10 a.m.

Dennard

Dennard Cemetary Decoration Day will be June 2, 2019 program and singing at 10:00. Preaching at 11:00 with Roy Gene Archer as guest. Lunch will be served at noon.

Bradford

Decoration Day for the Bradford Cemetery, Highway 16 East, Shirley, will be Sunday, June 2. A potluck lunch will begin at 1 p.m. Paper and plastic products, ice tea and coffee will be provided. Bring a dish and come join the fellowship. The memorial service will start at 2 p.m. with Doug Young playing the bagpipes. Loved ones who died in the past 12 months will be memorialized. Donations accepted for upkeep of the cemetery. Checks should be made payable to the Bradford Cemetery and given to or mailed to the Treasurer, Rebecca Burgess, 4471 Banner Mountain Road, Shirley, Arkansas 72153.

ents; her husband, Frank Roost; her siblings, William, Donald, Betty, Tom, Mederise and Daryl. She is survived by her children, Cyndie Gray and her husband Dan of Richmond, Missouri, Karen Larsen and her husband Richard of Chadron, Nebraska, Frank Roost and his wife Shannon of Rapid City, South Dakota and Wendy Higginbotham and her husband Bill of Searcy, Arkansas; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. A Rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with a Memorial Mass following on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 9 a.m. with Fr. Luke Womack officiating. Olmstead Funeral Home.

Alvin Bolen

Alvin Dale Bolen, age 65 of Bear Creek, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 11, 1953 to AlSee Obituaries on page 5

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BANNER MOUNTAIN GIRL

by Freeda Baker Nichols

By the old dug well The path behind my childhood home curved around privets, cedars, oaks and hickories, down to a well that Daddy had dug with hand tools. This well not only supplied water for everyday usage, but also provided a cool place to store a jug of milk before electricity came to Banner Mountain, in the Ozarks Foothills. My six siblings and I were proud of Daddy’s skill in digging the 20-foot well. A rock wall stood about two feet above the ground, forming its large curb. The wooden cover

had an opening where the bucket with an attached rope was lowered into the well. The water level came almost to the top of the ground. Spring-fed and pure the water had a sweet taste all its own. The well never ran dry. In spring, when first wildflowers popped through the earth, my siblings and I would brave the cool mornings, barefoot, to carry water for Mama. Each summer morning, after milking the cow, we would carry the milk in a glass syrup jug to the well,

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tie a rope onto the bail and let the jug of milk down into the cool water where it stayed until suppertime. In the fall, as we walked along the path, the dry, brown leaves crunched beneath our feet. Hickory nuts from the tall tree invited us to stop for a snack. We placed the nuts on a flat rock warmed by the sun and cracked the nuts with a smaller rock. Sometimes, we broke a twig from a black gum and fashioned a toothbrush, in a manner taught by Mama. One day, in freezing weather, my sister was washing her hair and she ran out of water for rinsing off the soap. She walked with wet hair to the well for water, and by the time she returned to the house, icicles had frozen on her hair.

Mama’s washtubs and wash kettle were arranged near the well, where she and my older sisters did the wash. The washtubs sat on boards placed across flat rocks. Daddy cut wood and built a fire under the kettle to heat the water. A most memorable experience at the well occurred when I was about 13. I had discovered that boys were interested in me. My first “date” was with a boy who walked me home from church one night when I spent the night with my sister and her husband who lived close to the church. Without telephones, I had no chance to ask my parents’ permission but the next day I wanted desperately to tell Mama about my “date.” I was afraid she would be angry with me, and didn’t quite know how to tell her.

I was thinking intently of the boy as I carried the milk jug down the path. Arriving at the well, deep in thought, I immediately turned around, the milk jug still in my hand, and walked back to the house. When I realized my mistake, I flew back to the well to put the milk jug into the cool water. Then with as much courage as I could gather, I explained to Mama about my date. “A boy wanted to walk me home,” I told her. Later, I overheard Mama tell my sister that I’d said a boy wanted to walk me home. “Wanted to?” my sister exclaimed. “Didn’t she tell you that he did?” Mama laughed. My half-truth cleared the way to a wonderful communication with her, which became

stronger as I grew into womanhood. The well continued to supply water, to keep milk from turning sour, and to be the setting for happy family experiences until most of my siblings grew up and left home. When our family acquired a new water supply, it was not city water, but a well dug by a drilling rig. The new well was close to our kitchen door. There was a long, slender bucket with a chain attached to a pulley, which made it easy to draw water. By now, we also had electricity and a refrigerator to cool the milk. But the well that Daddy dug had served more than its original purpose. It provided us with unforgettable memories that convenience, however pleasant, could not do.

I’m not going to blame my kids for my gray hair anymore. I could have done more to help prevent that. For example, I could have pulled all my hair out because of what they did. Just kidding! I have really good kids. (Lord forgive me for lying!) If you want to keep your hair from turning gray and allow yourself to always be the stunning beauty you are right now, you can start by adding a few things to your diet. - Salmon. Vitamin D deficiency is the single most common vitamin deficiency there is. Did you know though, that this nutrient can help prevent premature graying? Yep. I like salmon, but any fatty fish is also a great source of Vitamin D, like tuna, for instance. - Orange juice. Vitamin C is crucial to the development of collagen, which is an essential part of the skin and hair. - Sauerkraut. Let me add that any fermented food, or probiotic will work here. As you have hear, probiotics are great for the gut

and digestion. The process of digestion produces a product called biotin, which is part of Vitamin B and good for hair. Some shampoos are made with biotin in it. - Eggs. We have heard our whole lives how bad eggs are for you. Balderdash. They are actually good for your health. They are chuck full of Vitamin B12 which is important for your neurological system, for one, and two, for your hair. Oh, by the way, salmon is also absolutely full of Vitamin B12 as well. Dark chocolate. I saved the best for last. Don’t make the mistake of assuming I am talking about chocolate candy bars, they are usually made of light chocolate. Dark choco-

late has copper, which help produce melanin, which is necessary for the health of your hair. OK, copper is needed

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Obituaries from page 4 vin “Buster” Bolen and Wanda L. Bolen. Alvin was a veteran of the United States Army and also served in the National Guard. Alvin served during the end of the Vietnam War during the evacuation phase. Alvin was a man of many talents and held many titles during his working career, including drug rehabilitation counselor, a drywaller, an airbrush artist and as a law enforcement officer in and around Searcy County for 26 years. Survivors include two children, Austin (Tori Herzberg) Bolen and Wanda (David) Rains, all of Bear Creek. Alvin is preceded in death by his parents, Buster and Wanda Bolen. Alvin will be laid to rest in the Dongola Cemetery. No official services are planned at this time. Roller-Coffman Funeral Home, Marshall.

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J.J. Magie

Jimmie John (J.J.) Magie, MD, 90, of Morrilton, died in his

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home on May 11, 2019. He was born on March 1, 1929, in England Arkansas to Albert and Rose Magie. He was a Korean War veteran. After completing his medical degree he was a general practice physician. In 1970 he opened his practice as an Ophthalmologist in Conway and Morrilton area until his retirement in 2018. He loved his work and he loved his patients. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 52 years, Margaret Henry Magie; two sons, Jimmie John Jr. and David Hugh; one grandson, Stephen Kyle Magie Jr.; great-granddaughter, Sunni Elizabeth Roberson; four brothers Albert, Beauchamp, Cone, and Richard. He is survived by four sons and four daughters, Stephen (Becky) Magie, John (Judy) Magie, James (Nina) Magie, Louis (Vickey) Magie, Cynthia (Ted) Roberson, Rosie (Darrin) Roland, Sarah (Kevin) Koch, and Rebecca Magie. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Thursday, May 16, at All Souls Church in Scott, Arkansas. Interment was at Mulberry Cemetery in England, Arkansas. Har-

ris Funeral Home of Morrilton.

Dorothy Wilson

Dorothy Lucille Brown Wilson, age 87, of Jerusalem, Arkansas passed away, Saturday, May 18, 2019. She was born February 12, 1932 near Jerusalem, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Richard Brown and Hazel Campbell Brown. She was a bookkeeper for APL, grew chickens for Tyson and was a homemaker and faithful member of Cedar Creek Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Odell Wilson of Jerusalem; children, Ron (Sheila) Wilson of Morrilton, Glenn (Keisha) Wilson of Jerusalem; brother, Ricky (Pat) Brown of Little Rock; sisters, Mildred Hays and Mauldine Reynolds, both of Jerusalem; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the Harris Chapel, Morrilton. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Cedar Creek Cemetery.

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Iris Club artists Shirley School District announces winners for the Clinton Chapter of the Iris Garden Club. At the state level, each grade was presented 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. Shirley received 13 of the 36 state awards.

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State winners Iris Garden Club - (From left) Lucille Daugherty (1st place9th grade State), Alexis Mascio (11th grade State Creativity Award), Bryar Johnson (1st place-12th grade State)

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May 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holly Linck

May 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Myrtle Smith

May 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Prout

May 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Appleby

May 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parker Freeman

May 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Bilbo

May 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vaughn Marsden

May 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rory Bradley

May 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Madelaine Stagg

May 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monica Cooley

May 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . Maggie Ruth Story

May 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marie Dollar

May 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susie Witt

May 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jess Harper

May 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca Caple

May 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck Schmucker

May 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Hartsfield

May 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gordon Chouteau

May 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gerald Hutchison

May 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jasa Heffington

May 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Kirkendoll

May 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christine Hill

May 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca Lyn Mays

May 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Randy Ross

May 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory Passmore

May 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Wooley

May 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W. R. Petty

May 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Begelow

May 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moteet Bakeman

May 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Byers

May 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Hughes

May 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolyn Lefler

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May 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Reynolds

May 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Briana Ragland

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Weekly Crossword

Sudoku Sudoku: The objective is to fill a 9x9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes (also called blocks or regions) contains the digits from 1 to 9. A cell is the smallest block in the game. A row, column and region consists of 9 cells and the whole game consists of 81 cells. (Solution is on Page 5)

Rules Here at The Voice of Van Buren County, we love puzzles and games, contests and prizes. And we want you to play along with us. Solve our Word Find puzzle and enter for a chance to win a prize. Puzzle entry may not be a photocopy, originals from newspaper only. Let us know “Where In the County Is This?” and you become eligible for our drawing for a one-year subscription to The Voice. There will be one winner for each contest every month. To enter, mail your puzzles to The Voice / P.O. Box 1396 / Clinton, AR 72031 or drop them by our downtown office, 328 Main St., Clinton. You can also call us at 745-8040 to tell us where the week’s picture was taken. Deadline to enter is May 31, 2019 - 2 p.m. Drawing will be at 4 p.m.

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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 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA. 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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Fishing Report

Sandra Nash, niece of guide, Austin Kennedy, found an opportunity to catch this rainbow trout in the Beaver Dam tailwater recently.

Central Arkansas

Little Red River

(updated 5-152019) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service said the Little Red is receiving around 12 hours of generation. Caddis pupas, pheasant tails, San Juan worms and streamers will work for fly-fishing. For Trout Magnet fishing, go with cotton candy and hot pink bodies on silver and chartreuse jighead. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information.

Greers Ferry Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 474.13 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.04 feet msl Oct. 1-April 30; 463.04 feet msl May 1-June 1; 462.54 feet msl June 1-Sept. 30). (updated 5-152019) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-9401318) said Wednesday morning the water level at Greers Ferry

Lake is at 474.14 feet msl and staying pretty steady. It is 12.1 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl. All species are eating if you’re there at right time. A lot of crappie are still in and around the bushes; use jigs and jigs tipped with minnows. Bass fishing is good all over the lake on a variety of baits, with some schooling action as well. Catfish are eating any and all baits right now all over the lake. Bream are eating crickets and crawlers, inline spinners and small crankbanks shallow. Walleye are scattered all over the place. When you catch one, hunker down and stay in area, as several are there getting grouped up somewhat. Use a crawler on a drop-shot rig. Hybrid and white bass are busting some and on structure now, they will eat off and on all day under certain conditions. Spoons, inline spinners, just about any metal bait is working.

North Arkansas

White River

(updated 5-152019) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) says cool mornings

and sunny days have been making for great trout fishing conditions. The brown trout bite has been steady, with sculpins and the occasional well-positioned shad doing well. The rainbow trout have been moving toward Sunrise and Orange PowerBait, and combining that with shrimp or crawdad tail has been an excellent way to reel in some great-sized fish. Fishing toward the bank has been the best way to keep your bait from getting moss on it and keeping it in the mouths of the trout. With the recent release of golden rainbow trout by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, now is a golden opportunity to catch some great trout.

Bull Shoals Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 677.30 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 661.00 feet msl). (updated 5-152019) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said late last week that the lake level was up 12 feet to 673 feet msl (it’s up to 677 as of midweek). Water temperature

has been about 68 degrees with some upper 70s depending on location. Del says he’s fishing it “like two different animals: clear water and dirty water.” Fishing the clear water, he says, the smallmouth bass are done, they’ve moved out on the secondary points and into the main lake. Early morning there is a bit of a topwater or swimbait bite. Throw the swimbait over the humps and islands, keep the boat in 20-25 feet of water. The Whopper Plopper and the walkthe-dog-style baits are working. It’s not hot and heavy yet, he said, but you’ll catch a few, though you need a little bit of wind in the early morning for that bite to work well. If the water is lying flat, it’s a bluebird day and you’re fishing in the clear water, you can still catch fish on a Ned rig; again, keep the boat in 2025 feet of water and fish the spawning areas. Del says he’s also throwing a Senko and catching a few fish on it, with natural colors working best. Wacky rig or Texas rig them through the bushes. He says a lot of fish have moved up into the bushes, though a good majority are still out deep. If you’re going to fish the shoreline, a jig is always good on Bull Shoals Lake, he adds. Drag the jig across the points close to where the fish were spawning, hit the secondary points and the spawning pockets leading back out. As for the dirty water bite, if there is wind and some rain, power fishing is working. With spinnerbaits, get up into the skinny water, look for the dirtier water, and note the shad that are drawn into the runoff from all

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the rain. The fish will be there. Buzzbaits are working if there is a little wind, he said. He’s also been flipping a Beaver in the bushes. “With all this extra water, some of these fish are up there, while other ones are not. Be careful if you're out on the lake. There's some debris depending on where you're at. So pay attention if you're going out there. "If you get you get into a windblown pocket or runoff, you can throw a frog on top of that stuff that looks like mulch, that’s from all the runoff coming into the creek. You’ll catch a few on that … The fishing has been good, it’s been busy,” he said.

Norfork Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 569.10 feet msl (normal conservation pool: September-April 552.00 feet msl; April-September, 554.00 feet msl). (updated 5-152019) Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters said that the past two weeks I have seen wild swings in fishing on Norfork Lake. At the end of last weekend and the beginning of this past week the water was warming and the shad was beginning to spawn. The striper fishing has been getting better each day, the best bite has been Crystal Cove area and around point 6. But the rains came along with cold nights and dropped the water temperature back to the mid-60s. The lake also rose 7 feet and cooled the water down. This will all change if we can get back to warm weather the shad are full of eggs and ready to spawn. I expect with

the warming trend scheduled for later this coming week and the full moon we should see an explosion by the coming weekend. The higher water is great for the spawn, all the young fry will have great cover to grow. The stripers and bass will be feeding heavy on the shad and the topwater bite should be excellent. One trick I use is a Bass Assassin on a weighted hook. I throw it into the brush and work it as a topwater bait and if I see a swirl on the bait I just stop my retrieve and let it drop since its weedless you will not get hung up. The bass will hit the dropping bait and if do not get a hit I let it go down a couple of feet and do a hard jerk and that usually triggers a strike. Stripers and bass will be on the points early morning and late afternoon evenings. Pitching live bait into the brush is very effective. Some guides use this method very effectively but you will get hung up a lot and miss a lot of fish that are roaming. A better method is to stay out and fish the old shoreline I have found over the years the fish still relate to the old shoreline when the lake rises. They just move up when they are active then move back as the sun comes up. The higher water will alter the crappie bite. Until the water warms up they will stay in the deep brush piles but once it warms up look for stained water and find some buck brush. The best method is to dip and cork and minnow into the brush; it’s very effective in catching spawning crappie.

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