The Voice of Van Buren County - June 9, 2020

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Coronavirus By the numbers/June 7

Van Buren County • 2 active cases • 2 deaths

Arkansas • 9,426 cases • 145 hospitalized • 35 on ventilators • 6,424 recoveries • 154 deaths

Big jump in Covid-19 case Homecoming parade - Although the Shirley Homecoming for 2020 was canceled because of coronavirus, a small contingent of riders from the Red River Saddle Club chose to saddle up in possibly the smallest parade ever in Shirley. The tradition continues.

(Photo by Jerel Brown)

Zoning panel tables request The owners of a piece of property on Old Highway 9 are asking to have the land rezoned for commercial use.

The Zoning Commission met Thursday evening to discuss the request.

Cowboy Dodge is apparently interested in purchasing the property to use as a shop.

Zoning official Tim Clark said he had spoken with Municipal League lawyers

and was told rezoning one piece of property in a residential section is called “spot zoning,” and is not legal.

The commission tabled the request until its meeting next month. It will make a recommendation to the Clinton City Council when it has reached a decision.

“We want to do what’s right, and we don’t want to upset anybody,” said commission Chairman Steve Nunley.

The state has seen another big jump with 775 new Covid-19 cases over the weekend.

Van Buren County’s number has risen to two as of June 7.

The counties with the most active cases are Washington and Benton counties.

Arkansas has 154 were hospitalized but that number dropped to 142 Sunday. As of Sunday, 35 people are on a ventilator.

Two more people have died, bringing the death toll to 154.

More than 6,000 have recovered.

Last week, the Ar-

kansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education directed school districts to prepare a program for the coming school year that relies on face-to-face and online instruction with the flexibility to blend them and to pivot from one to the other.

The department offered a range of resources to help the districts, and also called for providing computer devices and internet access to students and faculty members.

All three county schools are asking for parents’ input about

the upcoming school year.

Pamala Draeger announced last week that senior centers in Van Buren County will remain closed through June.

Parking Lot Bingo is set for each Wednesday from 1111:30 a.m. Reserved hot meals will be ready for take-out at 11:30 p.m.

Because restrooms will not be available, Bingo will be limited to 30 minutes.

Hot meals are available to anyone of any age for take-out by calling 745-2244

one day in advance.

Senior client contribution $4. General public $7.

Menus for June are: June 10 - Barbecue, two sides, dessert, and milk; June 17 - Catfish, two sides, dessert, and milk; June 24 - Spaghetti, two sides, dessert, and milk.

Home Delivered Meals are available to those 60 and over who are unable to leave homes. Call 745-2244.

Food assistance programs are available through the schools. Contact your school for details.

Covid-19 symptoms and warnings Covid-19 affects different people in different ways. Infected people have had a wide range of symptoms reported – from mild symptoms to severe illness.

Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the vi-

rus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19: • Fever or chills • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Fatigue • Muscle or body aches • Headache

• New loss of taste or smell • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Nausea or vomiting • Diarrhea Look for emergency warning signs for Covid-19. If someone is showing any

of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately: • Trouble breathing • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest • New confusion • Inability to wake or stay awake • Bluish lips or face

Sue Kidd’s legacy featured Van Buren County’s gift to girls professional baseball is featured in an article in Only In Arkansas (onlyinarkansas.com).

Glenna Sue Kidd was an exceptional ball player and all she needed was a tryout, which her father Marvin Kidd of Choctaw helped set up in the 1940s. Sue Kidd was only 15 when she was signed to a contract by the Sallies of the American Girls

Professional Baseball League.

Sue pitched for the Sallies, considered a minor league team, and threw a no-hitter in August 1949.

Sue was promoted to the regular AAGPBL in 1950, but struggled, ending up playing for four different teams. She was still just 16 years old.

The 1951 season would be a success for the 17-year-old.

Kidd had ended the 1950 season as property of the South Bend Blue Sox. She flourished in South Bend, where she spent the remainder of a successful career.

The youngest daughter in a family of three boys and three girls, Kidd was born September 2, 1933.

The 1954 season would be the last for the AAGPBL and, consequently, the When the league fold-

ed, Kidd, then 20, returned to Choctaw and enrolled at Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway, Arkansas. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical education, and in 1965, Kidd began a 25-year career in teaching and coaching in Logansport, Indiana. After her retirement, Kidd returned to Choctaw. After the 1992 film, A League of Their Own, the former

women’s professional baseball players enjoyed renewed attention. Kidd made several appearances with former teammates.

Sue Kidd died in Choctaw, Arkansas on May 4, 2017.

There is not a lot of new information in the feature, but it is a worthwhile read, especially for those who may not be familiar with the Sue Kidd story

Sue Kidd was from Choctaw, Arkansas.

Damascus woman facing charges A Damascus woman faces multiple charges after deputies were called to her home during a domestic fight.

A 12-year-old girl and 4-year-old boy were removed from the home by deputies at the direction of DHS, according to an affidavit for arrest.

Karli Wacholtz and her boyfriend Aaron Reid were in a domestic dispute when the 12-year-old ran across the street and called police, the

report states. Wacholtz took the cell phone away from the girl, the report states.

When deputies arrived, they reported that Wacholtz was “very intoxicated,” the affidavit states.

The deputies said the house was “extremely dirty and unsanitary,” with dog feces and old food throughout, the report states.

Wacholtz verbally refused to comply when told she was under arrest and tried to pull away from the

deputy, the report states.

Once in the police vehicle, Wacholtz began kicking the window and kicked a deputy in the chest, the report states.

Wacholtz, 30, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a minor, a Class D felony; battery III, resisting arrest, interference with emergency communication-first degree, and disorderly conduct, all misdemeanors.

Prayer on the Square - David Cook speaks Thursday outside the Courthouse in downtown Clinton. About 50 people turned out for what was billed as a community prayer vigil. Speakers at the 15 minute event called for unity and justice.

(Photo from Facebook)

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Sometimes it’s just what it claims to be Opinion

My Turn

By Anita Tucker/Voice Editor

Last week, word came out that at a prayer vigil was going to be held on the Courthouse Square in downtown Clinton.

The rumor mill swung into action and before it was finished, the service had become a huge Black Lives Matter protest. A red and white bus of Antifa agitators was motoring its way up U.S. 65 with their riot permits in hand

to loot the downtown shops.

There were calls for citizens to arm themselves and form a militia. Many tough guys started to sound like 12-year-olds trying to outdo each other as they boasted about what they would do to that bogeyman under the bed.

Some people had worked themselves into a frenzy, In the end, the prayer vigil was exactly what was billed - prayers and messages of unity and justice. About 50 people turned out while others watched on Facebook Live.

Did you seriously think it would be otherwise in Clinton, Arkansas? Maybe it’s the long period of staying at home and self-isolation, but I got the feeling some folks were willing something to happen.

If you live in Clinton, you should probably be more concerned about Tim Clark showing up at your door with his citation book in hand. Or a stranger coming to your Covid-19 free doorway, waving a petition in your face. Or Tim Pike snatching all the dogs roaming the neighborhoods and delivering them to a place that can no longer be called a

shelter.

Reality check: Groups like Black Lives Matter and Antifa are not interested in coming to Clinton. If you want to take part in a protest or anti-protest, you will need to travel to a bigger city.

I have been looking over the expenditures the city of Clinton has incurred trying to help SNYP Arkansas since 2017. First glance appears to be several son says her son adthousand dollars. I will opted their pit-mix from share more details later. the local pound in 2013.

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Choosing unity, empathy and the better Way

By U.S. Sen. John Boozman will violence, anarchy derstanding,

We've witnessed a lot of frightening and discouraging scenes over the last few weeks.

Already in the midst of a pandemic, our nation has been further gripped by turmoil and grief in the aftermath of the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and others whose lives were cut short under tragic circumstances.

The result has not just been private lamenting or muted pleas for change. Instead, we’ve seen protests, vigils and other actions in public settings that have caused many Americans to reflect on these lost lives and what that means for our society.

Right now, it would be easy to make this another moment of political polarization that sadly seems to mark much of our public discourse these days.

Retreating into our ideological corners and further entrenching ourselves in the persuasiveness of our own arguments won’t help honor these men and women. Neither will it help bridge the divide between us. Nor

and lawlessness, which we’ve seen play out in cities across the country.

America faces a choice at this moment in our history, just as it has many times before. We can choose the path of unity and empathy, or go down a road that leads to further discord and division. It is here, at this crossroads, that we will learn to what extent we really believe in our founding principles.

I believe we are able to meet this moment with the compassion and respect that, deep down, each of us knows is the only meaningful way forward.

My faith teaches me that we are all children of God, created in his image, and that we are capable of coming together despite whatever differences might exist between us. This is what we need more of in our communities, our nation and the world.

I have been encouraged to see that in Arkansas, we have already provided striking examples of how to listen to one another and acknowledge our shared desire for un-

dialogue and progress.

From an iconic photo of a Conway Police Officer bumping the fist of a passing peaceful protester, to the Fayetteville Police Department showing solidarity with a crowd of citizens practicing their First Amendment rights on the square, or the Fort Smith Police Chief’s encouraging message about community policing and the responsibility of law enforcement officers to make peace –– we can take great pride in the fact

turbing, and has resulted in a massive failure of the sacred trust placed by the public in those sworn to protect and serve. The anger and frustration this tragedy, and others like it, have brought to light is justifiable and needs to lead to reforms.

Violence, however, is never the answer.

It has been heartening to see that destructive,

that our communities are rejecting divisiveness and embracing a better way forward.

Peaceful protests, which have always been part of our nation's history, are the lawful and constitutionally-protected way to Sudoku Solution make your voice heard.

At the same time, our society entrusts law enforcement officers with the duty to uphold and enforce the rule of law, which includes keeping the peace and restoring order when necessary.

The death of George Floyd is shocking, dis-

al and protective. He feels our emotions. Humans are the one to fear not the dog. They are taught to be mean by a mean human.”

violent behavior has not been widespread in Arkansas, but rather, appropriate displays of unity and empathy have prevailed.

I pray the nation follows this example, and that it will lead us to become the best versions of ourselves.

There is much work to do as we constantly strive to form a more perfect union.

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Next week Voice Editor Anita Tucker writes about her grandfather and Freeda Baker Nichols remembers her dad as we celebrate Father's Day. If you have photos or memories to share, send them to voiceeditor@artelco.com

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to be thankful we are doing as good as we are. I hope the good Lord blesses us with a better year in 2021.

Seems all the news I have is about me, but I couldn't catch anyone else at home.

Maybe next week we can catch up with everyone else. Until next week, God bless all.

Pennington of Morganton came for a visit on Sunday afternoon.

We sat outside and talked. She showed me pictures of their great-granddaughter. She is so cute and growing fast. I enjoyed the visit very much.

I mowed my yard on Monday and Tuesday. I was going to finish it on Wednesday Jeff Burgess but it politely rained on it, so I got some more Crabtree done on Thursday eveThe EHC meeting, ning. normally held the secThelma Murond Thursday of the ray came for a vismonth, is cancelled, as it on Wednesday. She are all activities at their brought the fixings building in Rupert. for lunch, so I made a The last quarter Caesar salad, which moon is official at 1:24 we both enjoyed. a.m. Saturday.

I visited Margie Alread’s CommuPounds on Wednesday nity Breakfast, Health afternoon. She was Fair, and Annual Alumcooking beans for dinni Day, all originally ner, so I pitched in and scheduled for Saturbaked a cake and we day, are cancelled. Alhad a good meal. so, the Pleasant Grove I visited with SamDecoration Day is canmie Story on Thursday celled. As of this writand wound up having ing, the status of the dinner with her. I sureAlread Fireworks is still ly enjoyed it, she's a being discussed. good cook.

Recycling Day will I guess you could be held Saturday, 8 to say I've been eating 10 a.m., at the Alread out most of the week! cafeteria.

It's nicer than eating The Farmer’s Alalone. manac says Sunday Ronny and Brenand Monday are good da Webb are spending days to destroy pests some time with Ruth. and weeds, and cut She has pneumonia hay. Next Tuesday and again. Get well wishes Wednesday are good go out to her. days to color hair.

It looks like this A reader asked Patsy Ward year is flying by. It is what the astronomdefinitely a strange ical info I include Formosa year, and not very good Mary and Harvey either. I guess we need has to do with Crabtree. Highway 16 going west out of Clinton immediately ascents to the top of the plateau, the first part locally called The Pinnacle, and then stays on the high ground all the way to the border. Early settlers cleared this ground for fields creating many unblocked views of the horizon.

Even the folks living in the many hollows out this way are usually only a few minutes away from a clear view of the night sky. Additionally, due to sparse population density, there’s not much ambient light, making the faintest of meteors and comets easier to see.

Anywhere in the county people can look up and marvel at the wonders and vastness of the universe, but out this way the big picture has a bit more clarity.

If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west 16 community, call or text Jeff Burgess, 7451249.

Thelma Murray Shirley

The Hooten Family had a celebration at their sister Carolyn's cabin in Shirley.

Ted and Brenda Hooten of Searcy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Wanda Poynor celebrated her 70th birthday, and older brother Jim celebrated his 74th birthday.

Kathy Berry had a family gathering at her new house Saturday night and had 19 family members present, including her Aunt Lois Compton.

The Decoration at Shady Grove Cemetery has been canceled this year for the first time in over a hundred years and it is likely the first time since 1896.

I can remember the first time I attended decoration at Shady Grove Cemetery, I hadn't had a beet pickle since early fall and there on the table under the big oak tree, the table was made of two church pews pushed together, I saw a jar of beet pickles. I don't remember anything else that I had on my plate

New arrival - Erin (Ward) Ragland and Curtis Ragland of Mount Vernon, Arkansas, announce the birth of their daughter, Marney Kate Ragland, born Friday, May 15, 2020, at 8:20 p.m. weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and measuring 19 ½ inches long, at Conway Regional Hospital. Grandparents are Carrie and Randy Ward of Clinton, Arkansas, Sherri Ragland of Conway, Arkansas and Amy and Chad Ragland of Marshall, Arkansas. Great-grandparents are Karen and Elton Wyborny of Scotland, Arkansas, Anna and Sammy Ward of Clinton, Judy and George Parks of Marshall, Arkansas and Ilene and Allen Ragland of Leslie, Arkansas. that day, I bit into that beet pickle and to my shock, someone had forgot to pickle it. I do remember that was the only thing that was left on my plate that day.

James & Joyce Burns Scotland

It is nice to see cars at the Scotland Community Center and Starla is putting the menu on Facebook. I see that several people are ordering takeouts over Facebook.

The price is $4. I have not heard if there will be music at the center on the third Friday.

I see that some of the churches are opening up with social distancing. I am still a little cautious about being around folks that

do not want to wear a mask to protect themselves as well as others.

James has been mowing and he said all of this rain is good for his business. He just gets all of the yards mowed and then it's time to start over. I think it must be hay-cutting time. I see lots of hay equipment out and being worked on.

Our son Tim and daughter-in-law Jennifer are here for another week and we will be sad when they go home.

Stay safe and have a great week. If you have Scotland News and want it in the paper call 592-3935 by Friday.

Reunion canceled The Gardner family reunion at Choctaw is cancelled this year. For more information call 745-7190.

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Jo Wasson

Josephine "Jo" Yvonne Wasson, 73, of Shirley was born on December 16, 1946 in Polkville, Mississippi to the late William Earl and Hazel (Lee) Everett and passed from this life on June 3, 2020 at her home.

Jo was a lifelong member of the Baptist faith and retired from a leadership role from the Mississippi Baptist State Convention.

She sang in the choir at Ridgeland Baptist Church for almost three decades. Upon relocation to Arkansas, Jo joined Fairfield Bay Baptist Church and was a blessing to the choir there.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Charles Everett and Tony Everett.

Cemeteries Bluffton

Bluffton Cemetery on Watergate Road will have its annual Decoration on Saturday, June 20 with the business meeting starting at 10 a.m. The annual clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, June 13. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, families are asked to continue social distancing and refrain from bringing food.

Calendar Free Covid-19 testing by Boston Mountain Rural Health continues from 9 a.m.4 p.m on Mondays. A drive-through testing site will be set up at the old Wal-Mart parking lot on Highway 65.

This service is provided at no cost to anyone and they are also providing free lunch.

The Clinton City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East. The meeting is open to the public.

The Van Buren County Quorum Court will meet at 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 18 at the Van Buren County Annex building off Highway 65 in Clinton.

The meeting is open to the public.

Survivors are one daughter, Monica McCollum of Pearl, Mississippi; three grandchildren; one sister, Nannette Haynes (Robert) of Shirley; numerous other relatives and many friends.

Graveside services were 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2020 at Woodland Memorial Park in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas with Pastor Gary Powell officiating.

my Wiltrout, Eileen Girtman, Ellen Holloway, Jim Wiltrout and Elsie Denman.

Left to cherish his memory are three siblings, Joy Joholsky of Reeds Town, Wisconsin, Arlene Bandfield and June Hensley (Bob), both of Shirley, Arkansas; numerous other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be 10 a.m.

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas.

Funeral Services will follow at 11a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Settlement Cemetery in Shirley, Arkansas.

Ralph Wiltrout

Ralph James Wiltrout, 78, of Shirley, Arkansas was born on April 12, 1942 to the late Adam and Gladys (Cook) Wiltrout in Richland Center, Wisconsin and passed from this life on Rose Stevens Rose Lea Stevens, June 5, 2020 in Little Rock, 72, of Bee Branch passed Arkansas.

He is preceded in death away on Monday, June 1, by his parents; siblings Tom- 2020 in Conway, Arkan-

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Obituaries

sas. She was 72 years old and lived in Bee Branch, Arkansas. Rose was born in Marshall, Arkansas on January 28, 1948 to Denver Harrington and Lora Marshall Harrington. Rose married Bob Stevens on August 29, 1964 in Big Flat. Rose was a lover of nature, stargazing, animals and words.

Rose looked forward to the return of the hummingbirds each spring. She would always call her kids to remind them of eclipses and meteor showers. Rose and Bob took many trips out West; she enjoyed that part of the country but was always glad to be back home close to her kids. Rose had a fabric store in Big Flat, ran a beauty shop in Big Flat and before moving to Bee Branch, was the Postmaster in Big Flat.

Rose also created beautiful stained glass art pieces and sold them, for a time, in various shops. With her husband Bob, they developed a subdivision in Gassville, Arkansas in the early ’70’s and in 1976 she and Bob start-

ed Stevens Stone. They expanded the business in 2001 when they moved it to Clinton, Arkansas; their two sons took over the business in 2013 when Rose and Bob retired. Left to cherish the love and memory of Rose is her husband of 55 years, Bob Stevens of Bee Branch; daughter Marbie and Johnny Mitchell of Beebe; son Brock and Beth Stevens of Clinton, son Kurt and Amanda Stevens of Greenbrier; mother Lora Smith of Mountain View; three grandchildren as well as many friends and family.

Rose is preceded in death by her father and her two brothers, Bob and Joe Harrington. Graveside services were 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Big Flat Cemetery with Bro. Larry Watts officiating. Pallbearers were Brandon Martin, Johnny Jason, Marvin Brightwell, Sonny Woods, Heather Stevens and Jan Treat. Honorary pallbearers were Tracy Morrison and Linda Tibben.

Funds run out for reading program Van Buren County Reads that it is no longer able to register children in Van Buren County online for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Children who already are registered will continue to receive their books.

Van Buren County Reads is currently experiencing a gap in funding due to the impact of Covid-19 on the economy. Support has drastically dwindled.

Businesses have been hit hard. The focus of other funding sources has understandably shifted to helping families and businesses cope with the devastating economic impact of the virus.

In two years of operation, 8,610 books have been mailed to children in Van Buren

County. Currently 414 are registered. Over 215 “graduated” when they reached their 5th birthday.

A gift of $25 a year gives 12 books a year to a child from birth until their 5th birthday at no cost to their family.

All (100%) of the money raised pays for the cost of the books and mailing for children in Van Buren County. The program has an annual fund-raising goal of $10,500 for 2020; $4,250 has been raised toward that goal. At this time, funding will cover only six more months.

To donate to the program, checks may be made payable to Van Buren County Reads, 7573 Highway 110, Clinton, AR 72031.

The staff of The Voice of Van Buren County extends sincere condolences to all who have lost loved ones.

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Fishing Report

Allen Haney caught this longnose gar on rod and reel just south of the Toad Suck launch on the Arkansas River. Robert Mauldin and Scotty Lewis provided moral support during the catch, Allen said. The gar weighed about 16 pounds and was 50 inches long. It was caught on cut shad and was released just after photos were taken. Photo provided by Allen Haney.

Central Arkansas

docks and obstacles while drifting since the current will be stronger Little Red River than the last few morn(updated 6-3- ings. Stay safe, and 2020) Greg Seaton good fishing!” of littleredflyfishingtrips.com (501-690- Greers Ferry Lake As of Wednes9166) said the river is clear with one unit day, the Army Corps running round-the- of Engineers reports clock. They are using the lake’s elevation at Greers Ferry to regu- 469.21 feet msl (norlate the electrical grid mal conservation pool: due to large releases at 462.54 feet msl). (updated 6-3-2020) Bull Shoals and Table Rock on the White Riv- Tommy Cauley of FishGuide Serer. Due to heavy spring finder (501-940-1318) rains these lakes are vice at their maximum lev- said the water level at el and both genera- Greers Ferry Lake is tors and spillway gates at 469.30 feet msl and are being used to lower on the rise. It is 6.76 these levels. “I was in- feet above normal pool formed that this sched- for this time of year of ule would continue 462.54 feet msl. Crapfor several days, so it pie catching continwould be best to check ues to be good in and the daily Southwestern around bushes and Power Administration now out to pole tim(swpa.gov) forecast ber and brushpiles, before planning your from super shallow out to 25 feet on jigs and trip,” Greg says.

“Wade fishing is not minnows. Catfishing is an option on the Lit- good all over the lake tle Red while we are on and rivers, with the flatthis schedule. Drift fish- head spawn upon us; ing with large nymphs, use cut and live bait for San Juan worms, and any application. Wallmicro-jigs is the best eye are scattered with option. Be aware of the new rise and not a

lot of sun. When things level out they should get grouped up good right outside of bushes and even in some bushes, Grubs and crawlers are working best. Hybrid bass and white bass are eating at will all over lake and in the rivers on grubs, inline spinners and spoons. They’re found right in front of bushes out to 30 feet. Black bass are chewing well with shad spawns, and just plain eating after their spawns, on a variety of baits in a variety of places. Bream are doing well all over lake with limits coming in use crawlers, crickets, small inline spinners and crankbaits.

North Arkansas

White River

(four when you include Norfork Lake) are at maximum capacity (at or very near the prescribed flood pool amount) and the Army Corps of Engineers has begun to reduce lake levels, releasing water through standard means and via the flood gates, over the spillways. Current releases are 27,000-plus cfs. To date, we haven't heard of any adverse effects to homes, businesses or access points downstream from Bull Shoals Dam. “The guides on our waterways have already adjusted to the high water, the trout will settle down in a day or two, and fishing continues. Bank fishers should keep a good supply of worms to thread up the shank of a No. 6 bronze Aberdeen hook and a few quarter-ounce spoons handy (red-gold or copper colored works best on these sunny days). Be prepared to cast and retrieve quickly. If possible keep your bait near the banks – the trout love to dine on the fresh food supply on a grassy bank or lawn. We suggest that boating be confined to the professionals while the water is this swift.

The guides have successfully met and exceeded daily keep levels for their customers. Browns are surprising us by biting at worms, but mostly smaller sculpins and the elusive red-fin minnow. Be safe. Keep your life jacket on while on a boat. See you at the river.”

(updated 6-3-2020) Cotter Trout Dock (870435-6525) said, “We are experiencing very high water levels on the White River, the tailwa- Buffalo National ter of Bull Shoals Dam, River/Crooked Creek (updated 6-3-2020) in north-central Arkansas. The three dammed John Berry of Berlakes in our watershed ry Brothers Guide Ser-

vice in Cotter (870435-2169) said the Buffalo National River and Crooked Creek are high and off-color. John’s favorite fly on these waters is a Clouser minnow. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River.

There are no dams on these streams. They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event.

The water can rise very quickly.

North West Arkansas

Beaver Lake

As of Tuesday night, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 1,129.01 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,121.00 feet msl). (updated 6-3-2020) Southtown Sporting Goods (479-443-7148) said stripers are biting in the early morning on topwater baits. Bream reports are good on redworms and crickets. Crappie are fair; they report that fish are nearly finished spawning. Anglers are catching them trolling deep in the brush. Black bass are good. Use spinnerbaits during the day, but make sure to throw topwater lures in the early morning.

Target the brush. Catfishing has been good, as they seem to be spawning around the rocks. Clarity is fairly clear, the water continues to be high.

Beaver Tailwater

(updated 6-32020) Guide Austin Kennedy (479-2440039) says that with all the water in the river, along with sev-

en spillway gates being opened and 1 generator online at Beaver Lake dam, fishing has been quite tricky.

However, if you could get out in a boat, you might be able to catch a few trout. “I have not caught any other species other than trout.

Most were caught upstream from Bertrand Access, throwing various spoons and crankbaits. The trick was to get the bait down as far as possible.

Where it is normally 6 feet, in some areas it was 20 feet. So using deep-diving crankbaits or letting the spoons fall was the key.

“No hot spot to report, as the fish were to spread out. As of (Monday), the gates have been closed and the river has already dropped a couple of feet in a few hours, so the bite should pick back up. We have some good weather ahead and it will be perfect to get out and fish. Have fun and stay safe.” For more information, contact Austin through his Facebook page (Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service).

North East Arkansas

Crown Lake

(updated 6-3-2020) Boxhound Marina (870-670-4496) reports the lake clarity is “a little dirty” and the water level is normal. Bream are good on red wigglers or crickets. Crappie reports have been poor. Black bass are excellent. Trick Worms on a drop-shot are working best. Catfish results have been good using chicken liver or nightcrawlers.

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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 MainLine Full Gospel. 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

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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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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS

PERSONALS

The Gardner Family Reunion at Choctaw is cancelled this year.

For more information call 745-7190

EHC L.O.V.E. Club

Disabled veteran looking for an older 3BR/2BA house with a big yard in the Choctaw/Bee Branch area, to rent now and later to buy.

Must be wheel chair accessible. Would prefer gas heat and gas cook stove. Don't mind a window, air conditioner unit.

Call (501) 757-3081

of Clinton provides loving opportunities for volunteerism and education.

For info: 745-1249

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F. L. Davis Cash Lumber will be taking applications for a full time hardware clerk/ cashier position.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION 71PR-2020-49 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF REVA MARIE MYRICK, deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 939 Highway 16 East Clinton, AR 72031 DATE OF DEATH: December 11, 2019 On the 20th day of May, 2020, an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by a distributee was filed with the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas.

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate.

THIS NOTICE first published this 9th day of June , 2020.

By: /s/ M. Edward Morgan M. EDWARD MORGAN, Bar #82113 MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION No.: 71PR-19-28 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF CADENCE LYNN ENGLES, a minor NOTICE OF HEARING

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An American lady butterfly investigates mari- Day lilies on Fraser Street. (Photo by Robert Snyder) golds on Holly Mountain. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)

Calla lily in Clinton.

(Photo by Vaiva Pack)

June 9, 2020

An old wagon wheel stands on the side of the road near Shirley. (Photo by Kay Weaver)

Marion Smith, on behalf of the auxiliary and to benefit chemotherapy patients, has created this flower bed at Ozark Health. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)

For the record/May Marriages

Sheldon Sturtevant, 54, Cleveland and Donna Baker, 51, Cleveland Van Lee McMurray, 66, Jerusalem and Debra Estes, 66, Jerusalem Zachery Bowman, 41, Clinton and Paula Pruitt, 37, Clinton

Divorces

Rita Hall vs Steven Hall Abigail Leonard vs James Bagley Caitlin Puckett vs William Puckett Roy Zachary vs Brenda Stark Donald Speer vs Patricia Speer

April Divorces

Anthony Bramlett vs Amy Bramlett Jimmy Haag vs Renna Haag

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Did you have the best father ever? Father’s Day is coming up.

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