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TUESDAY, June 19, 2018 / Vol. 4 Issue 25 / 75 cents
Shirley told AG opinion will be delayed
On the quilt trail - This strawberry quilt block hangs, appropriately, at Wade Lucas Farms in Shirley. Van Buren County is working on getting 12 quilt blocks. Story, Page 6
An opinion from the State Attorney General’s office on which statute would apply to the sale of the city’s water system to Community Water System won’t be coming any time soon. City attorney Matt Gilmore said he was told the office was backed up with ballot issues and it could be six or seven weeks before an opinion is issued. Gilmore stated that the city could move forward with both statutes but putting the Shirley system out for bid may take at least as long as waiting on the opinion, and not be necessary. He further suggested
that the city might request that an assurance that the City’s water rates would not be increased over 5 percent for 5 years be put in the contract with Community Water System. The item will be tabled until the July meeting. Next under unfinished business was a wrap-up of the 2018 Homecoming. Mayor Lisa Hackett reported that she had not heard of any complaints, attendance was good, and this year’s parade was probably the biggest one yet. There was a total of 14 vendors. Treasurer Melissa Worthing passed out the event financial statement which
showed a profit. The 2018 Homecoming Celebration was deemed a success. Under new business, Councilwoman Deborah Kerrigan asked who was running the water department office now that Larry Dollar had retired. Hackett reported that she had put a new lock on the lock on the payment lockbox, and she was entering the payments received. Worthing was writing the checks for the monthly bills and continuing to enter these payments as well as the deposits into the city’s computer system as she had always done.
Healthy talk - Health was the talk of the Town Hall meeting last Tuesday, June 12. Former Surgeon General of Arkansas Joe Thompson, Dr. Jose Abiseid, Angie Hutchins of Community Services Inc., County Judge Roger Hooper, Donna Branscum of the Van Buren County Health Department and Lisa Swofford of Ozark Health took part in the discussion. About 65 people attended.
Judge to hear motions in SWN lawsuit The next step in Southwestern Energy Production’s lawsuit against Van Buren County and several of its elected officials will take place in Circuit Court this week. Division 1 Judge Chris Carnahan will hear motions in his courtroom on June 21. S o u t h w e s t e r n ’s complaint says the county assessor valued its working interests using the methodology as presented by the 2017 Guidelines for the Mass Appraisal of Minerals issued by the Arkansas Assessment Coordination Division. The price used by the assessor and determined by thr ACD in the Guidelines was $3.04 mcf. The price SWN actually gets for it oil is $1.80 per mcf, the company states. The county argues that it uses the methods prescribed by the state. The county is represented by Clinton lawyer Eddie Morgan. Carnahan will hear motions at his courtroom in the County Courthouse Annex,
A character from AETN oaid a visit to Clinton students on Friday, June 15, (Photos by Sam Tucker/for the Voice)
Clinton program gets Super Why! visit
Happy July 4th
The office of The Voice will be closed in observance of Independence Day on July 4. Have a happy Fourth.
A student gives Super Why! a bop on the nose last week.
Children’s TV character Super Why!, who is traveling around the state in June to promote summer learning and the Arkansas Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, made a stop at a summer program, PAWS for Reading, in
Clinton on June 15. Super Why!, which airs on the Arkansas Education Television Network, will travel to seven programs that were awarded Summer Learning Initiative Grants through the Arkansas Community Foundation in April.
Throughout the summer months, many students can lose as much two to three months of reading skills. Known as the “summer slide,” this learning loss can leave children up to three years behind their peers by the end of fifth grade. However, the summer slide can be prevented by keeping students engaged in fun, quality educational programming during the summer. Summer Learning Initiative grants are intended to support and extend the efforts of the Arkansas Out of School Network, who seeks to create safe, healthy and enriching experiences for Arkansas youth outside the school day and the Arkansas Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, which has identified summer learning as one of five key strategies to help Arkansas kids improve their literacy skills by Third Grade. Clinton School District received a $24,000 grant to support “PAWS” for Reading, which served 74 children during a three-week program, May 29-June 15, using evidence-based program “Muttigrees” that engages students in a creative curriculum designed around empathy for animals.
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Boys’ State - Sky Davidson and Joseph Smith attended Boys' State at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. This was an experience of a lifetime for these students and they will never forget their time at Girls'/ Boys' State.
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Girls’ State - Two girls from Clinton High School students attended Girls' State at Harding University in Searcy on Sunday, May 27-Friday, June 1, 2018. Both are sponsored by the American Legion. Gisselle Hernandez and Summer Davidson learned about local and state government and campaigned to become elected officers.
Police Report * Van Buren County sheriff's deputies arrested Sandra J. Hermanson, 69, of Arizona after receiving a call about a possible drunk driver. She was charged with possession of a controlled substance and public intoxication There were no further details in the news release. * Deputies arrested 20-year-old Lillian B. Loosey of Shirley on charges of no drivers license, no proof of liability insurance, fictitious tags and minor in possession.
Donation to archery team - Woodmen Life Chapter 104 donated $500 to South Side- Bee Branch Archery team to go to the National competition in Louisville, Kentucky. Allen S. Nelson. Jr and Michael West presented the check.
Fairfield Bay Code violations on minds of residents
Residents are consistently violating city ordinances on upkeep of their property and storing recreational vehicles, the Fairfield Bay City Council heard at their meeting Monday, June 11. Residents asked for stricter code enforcement. Eagle Ridge subdivision residences were singled out as repeat offenders. The Eagle Ridge Neighborhood delegation (and others) primarily focused
on enforcing cars trucks and RV's being on lawns rather than ona the required hard surface . ATV, boat , trailors parking was also bought up as was trash left in yards. These items will be placed on the June 25th 2 PM City Council workshop , at City Hall . Mayor Paul Wellenberger read an ordinance dealing with garbage, abandoned property, loitering, noise, nuisance and more. This was a first reading. The council’s next meeting is July 9.
Art Gallery celebration
The North Central Arkansas (NCA) Art Gallery’s Silver Anniversary Celebration &nd Reception is July 24, 6-8 pm. in the Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway. Come meet the artists and show your appreciation for their quality art they bring to our children and community. There will be local dignitaries, representa-
tives from the Arkansas Arts Council, and Arkansas Arts Center attending. The gallery is a program of the city of Fairfield Bay, the North Central Arkansas Foundation for the Arts & Education, and the Fairfield Bay Community Club. For more information contact Art Gallery coordinator, Charlotte Rierson, 501-884-6100 or Conference Director Wilba Thompson, 501-884-4202.
* Richard L. Huskey, 40, of Clinton was arrested by deputies on a warrant out of Van Buren County for failure to appear on public intoxication and resisting arrest. Depu-
ties were investigating a complaint called into dispatch that he was threatening his neighbors. * Sheriff’s deputies The received a call about a tan van parked in the woods on Rockhouse Road on June 6, 2018. After running the tags it came back to Anthony L. Forrester of Bee Branch who had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken to jail. * Sheriff’s deputies arrested 54-yearold Larry L. Bradley on charges of DWI and resisting arrest. * Deputies arrested Sherry Lee Barker, 50, of Faulkner County on charges of DWI.
Clinton Police Department May 1-30, 2018 Reports taken: Incident - 23 Accidents - 10 Non-reportable calls: Calls for service 39• Property checks/ extra patrols - 83 • ATM/Bank Escorts - 2 • Other agency assists - 3
• Funeral escorts -2 Alarm - 6 • Warnings issued -6 • Citations issues - 75 • Training hours received - 40 Also certified another Firearms Instructor (Scott Solomon).
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Happy retirement - Shirley School Superintendent Tyrene Gardner presents Collene Halldorson with a certificate of appreciation and a gift. Halldorson has retired after being on the Shirley School Board for 10 years.
A chance for Cody - This pitbull mix goes by the name of Cody. He is an adult male and rumor has it he is a sweetheart. Cody isn’t eligible to go to a rescue group because of his breed. If you can give Cody a chance, call the animal shelter at 745-SNYP.
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A house will never be a home unless God lives there. By: Harrell Mauldin
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Did you know "gazette� is a Venetian coin, thus the name of many newspapers.
Get directions here - There is a new sign at the County Courthouse Annex showing which building has which offices.
Bramlett wins scholarship The scholarship committee has selected Avery Bramlett as the recipient of the $500 2018 Woody Wallace Vocational Scholarship. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist young men who have chosen to go to a trade school instead of regu-
lar college. Avery is the son of Rob and Kim Bramlett of Clinton and will be attending the United Welding Institute in Pottsville, Arkansas. He has been an exceptional student and athlete. Best wishes for continued success.
Avery Bramlett
Jacob West signs with the University of the Ozarks.
Clinton sharpshooter signs On May 30, 2018, Jacob West, a 2018 graduate of Clinton High School, signed to continue his education and shooting career at the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville. He is the son of son of Danny and Bobbie West of Clinton. West, an avid sportsman, started shooting with the Clinton FFA Shooting Team in the 9th grade.
His coaches are Chad Mooney, Shon Hastings, Jeremy Smiley, Kori Kimes and Justin Weidower. Through his shooting career he has received numerous individual and team honors. This year he has been shooting in ATA tournaments and benefits with Arkansas Pattern Masters, coached by Chris Ward and Gammon Clark.
The Pattern Masters shooting team recently won the Hornets' Archery Fundraiser Trap Shoot earlier this year. West makes the third Clinton Senior to sign to shoot at the University of the Ozarks this year. He is eager to continue his shooting career with his teammates Shon Paul Hastings and Dalton Smiley.
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Obituaries Vacation Bible School Margie Beckham, Susan Grillot, Edna Ash, and many nieces, nephews, friends and other family members. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Johnny Blair. A memorial service was Saturday, June 16, 2018, 2 p.m. at the Clinton Funeral Service Chapel with Brother Allen Rolen officiating.
Troy Treat
Troy Lee Treat, 73, of Clinton, Arkansas, went home to his Lord and Savior June 11, 2018. He was born in Searcy County on August 18, 1944 to the late Cecil and Ester Kimbrell Treat. He spent most of his growing up in California, working in cotton and potato fields. Troy and his family moved back to Leslie in 1987. He went to work at the Flintrock Shirt Co., where he me his wife, Donna Harris Treat of 25 years. He later worked at the Searcy County Jail. Troy was a member of the Leslie Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed visiting at the senior center, playing bingo and dominos and loved his family and church family. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Donna Treat; children, Carl and wife Pam Treat of Dermott, Arkansas, Sheila Carlton of Taft, California, Crystal and husband Alan Baguley of Dennard, Arkansas, Kayla Catlett and David Johnson of Booneville, Arkansas; siblings, Shirley and husband John Siler of Greenbrier, Arkansas, Carlin Treat of Maricopa, California, Harlin and wife Ora Treat of Indiana, Regina Nelson of Bakersfield, California; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Troy is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Violet Barton, Teresa Looper, Carlyn Silor, Barbara Treat, Esther Kimbrell Treat, Cecil Treat; two infant sons, Johnny Harlin Treat and Cecil Allen Treat. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at the Leslie Assembly of God with Brother Cairl Baysinger officiating.
Bobby Blair Bobby Ken Blair, 53, of Shirley, Arkansas, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018. Born January 28, 1965 in Leslie, Arkansas to the late George Allen and Alma Treece Blair Stark. Bobby was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting, playing guitar and listening to music. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Barbara Blair; siblings, Bill Blair, Bruce Blair, Thelma Murray, Patsy Ward,
Marty Brown
Marty Wilfred Brown, 54, of Springdale, died June 13, 2018 in Springdale. He was born July 7, 1963 to Wilford Edmund and Helen Fay Carroll Brown. Marty is survived by his wife, Janice Loretha Brown; one son, Derek Mounce and wife of Springdale; two daughters, Brittany Brown of Springdale, Cindi Mounce-Green and husband of Fayetteville; and one sister, Barbara Madewell of Springdale. He was blessed with many grandchildren and extended family. A memorial service was held Saturday, June 16 in Springdale.
Scotland Baptist Church Vacation Bible School is June 24-28. Registration is at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 24, and activities are from 6-8 p.m. Join the fun. Grace Church, “Babylon” Vacation Bible School,
will be held June 25-28 from 6-8 p.m. Come learn and have loads of fun. Music, games, crafts, lessons and more. Ages 3 years through sixth grade are invited. Pleasant Valley Baptist Church is holding Cave
Cemeteries Weaver Cemetery
Decoration/Memorial Services for Weaver Cemetery, Banner Mountain, are June 24 beginning at 10 a.m. with program and grave decoration. Potluck dinner will be served at noon. Everyone welcome. Donations gladly accepted and may be sent to: Jim Kirk, Treasurer,
312 Peel Road, Clinton AR 72031.
Holly Mountain
Memorial services at the Holly Mountain Cemetery were held on Sunday, June 17, 2018. Additional donations since last year’s service were made by Dean Bonds, Lola Breeden, Manuel
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Geraldine Jones Geraldine Othello (Hefner) Jones, 83, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018. She was born May 2, 1935 in Alread, Arkansas to the late Jerl and Ila (Watson) Hefner. Geraldine graduated from Alread School in 1952. She married Garner Ray Jones on June 20, 1953. Geraldine and Garner Ray moved to Washington State in 1955 and then to Little Rock, Arkansas in 1961 so Garner could attend business school. They moved back to Naches, Washington in 1963 where they lived for many years and raised their family. They moved back to Arkansas to retire. Geraldine sold Avon products for several years and then was a long-term employee of Snokist Growers in Naches and Yakima, Washington. Geraldine loved to grow roses and African violets. She was also known for her baked goods. Geraldine was preceded in death by her spouse of 59 years, Garner Ray Jones, and one daughter, Nancy Jo in 1959. She is survived by one daughter, Judy Kay Reeder of Spokane, Washington; and two sons, Ray Dean Jones and Jeffrey Lynn Jones of Yakima, Washington; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Bob Hefner and Winston Hefner. Funeral services were Friday, June 15, 2018 at Pleasant Grove Community Church in Alread.
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When I was growing up I wanted to be a big smart alec just like Bugs Bunny. I wanted to give my rivals a shrug and a “What’s up, doc?” just to infuriate them, like Bugs did to Yosemite Sam. I don’t do that now, but there is one thing I do that is taken from Bugs, I eat carrots. Carrots are full of an antioxidant called Beta-carotene, which has been found in innumerable studies to keep the human body healthy and functioning. You have probably already heard that carrots are good for your eyesight, and that is absolutely true. Of course, you might not know this if you haven’t been eating carrots because you won’t be
able to read this. But did you know that beta-carotene can also help prevent you getting cancer. More specifically, it is great at preventing lung and prostate cancer. Now, before you go rushing out to the store, let me give you one word of warning, taking supplements in the form of pills doesn’t do the job. In fact, research has shown that taking beta-carotene pills will actually increase your risk of getting lung cancer. The studies on whether they increase the risk of prostate cancer are still out. Beta-carotene protects your body’s DNA from damage caused by these pesky little molecules called “free-radicals” (Boo!!). Be-
Quorom Court Agenda For June 21, 2018
The Van Buren County Quorum Court will meet at the Van Buren County Courthouse Annex in Clinton, Arkansas on Thursday, June 21st, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. For the regular scheduled meeting. • Next: call to order • Next: prayer • Next: Pledge of Allegiance • Next: roll call • Next: minutes: May 17, 2018 • Next: treasurer’s report • Next: appropriation analysis • Next: county road and equipment report
• Next: sheriff’s report • Next: county boards to address the court
Old business:
A. An appropriation ordinance to increase the 2018 carry-over and appropriate $30,000.00 Into the sheriff department budget #1000400-3104 srt grant. B. An appropriation ordinance to amend the original appropriation ordinance #2017-39, the annual operating budget for 2018, to increase the projected revenue and appropriate $2,000.00 Into the sheriff department budget #1000-400.
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Hickam (in memory of Betty Hickam), Richard Moore (in memory of Pauline Moore), Ashley Parker, Brandon Parker and Gary Parker (in memory of Bob Ward), Lillian and Don Treadaway, Mike and Elaine Treadaway and Sue Widener (in memory of Gary Bonds). Donations for upkeep of the grounds may be made to the Holly Mountain Cemetery Trust Fund, 7419 Holly Mountain Road, Clinton, Arkansas 72031.
ta-carotene also converts itself into Vitamin A which prevents uncontrolled growth of cells, which is essentially what cancer is. So, you need beta-carotene to keep from getting killed, but you can’t take it in pill form, so how else can you get it then, for heaven’s sake? Glad you asked, you can get all you need in fruits and vegetables. Besides the aforementioned carrots, there are sweet potatoes, squash, spinach, apricots and broccoli, to name a few. The U.S. Library of Medicine states that if you eat five servings of fruits and veggies a day you will get about 6-8mg a day of this life-saver. Oh, by the way, did you know the term “smart alec” was named after a real person? Back in the 1840’s, Alec Hoag and his wife ran a little scam in New York. She would woo a guy into a dark alley, pick his pocket then hug him. Alec would come up behind them and the wife would pass him the wallet without the mark knowing a thing. Of course, they eventually got caught. The police began calling all swindlers like him a smart alec. So now you can be a smart alec and tell everyone you know where that phrase came from. Life is good. - Ron Henson, BSRN
New business:
An ordinance to authorize the financing of purchasing 911 equipment for the 911 emergency department #3020-501, authorizing the execution and delivery of a promissory note between the County of Van Buren, Arkansas and First Service Bank, authorizing and prescribing other matters relating to the purchase of 911 equipment. An appropriation ordinance to amend the original appropriation ordinance #2017-39, the annual operating budget for 2018, and appropriate $4,920.00 Into district court automation fund #3003-409. Transfers: Pam Bradford Van Buren County Clerk
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Patsy Ward Formosa
#There were 60 family members attending the Ward family reunion in Conway last Saturday. Sue Stamper and Anne Morse also attended. Rylan Ward spent a week with Marva and RG Ward. They took him to the orthodontist and he got his braces removed. Erica came on Monday and took him home. Marva has been baking zucchini bread. She made four loaves on Thursday. That sounds good! Paula Ashbridge of Fairbanks, Alaska, visited her mom, DeLane Story, for a couple of days this week. DeLane took her to Conway to her cousin’s on Thursday. They are taking a 10-day trip, then she will be back to spend more time with DeLane. Take care and have a good week. God bless.
James and Joyce Burns Scotland Hot summer days let us know how fast the days are going by. This year is nearly half gone. On Monday the children's art classes will start at Joyce Burns' Art Studio. Those of you registered to attend, bring an old shirt to wear so you do not get paint on you. Several from the Scotland Baptist Church went to church camp and had a great time. Their vacation Bible school is June 2428. We did not have a very good display of
produce at the sale day last Saturday. Perhaps the gardens were not quite ready so watch the Scotland Community page. I think it is supposed to happen every two weeks. This would be nice to get started. Scotland is planning a community picnic just after the 4th of July, watch for more information. I think it is still in the planning stages but it should be great fun. I think they finally got all of the bees out of the gym wall, six or seven hives and they did not want to relocate. I have to get back to work so everyone have a safe week and if you have Scotland news call James Burns at 592-3935 and he will get it into the paper.
Thelma Murray Shirley
Those who attended the EH State Convention at Hot Springs from Van Buren County were Carl and Bonnie Trahan-True, Mary Thompson, Thelma Murray, Kay Bensuk, Louise Emmerson, Deborah Meyer, Linda Headley, and our extension agent Torrie Caston. We came home Thursday afternoon. All who attended the Treece reunion on Saturday, June 10, had a good meal and good fellowship. I was pleased to meet some family members for the first time, of course that is one of the reasons for family reunions. The singing at Plant Church was well-attended on Friday night with good singing, good food and good fellowship. Sunday was the an-
nual Decoration Day at Shady Grove Baptist Church. It is the time of year to make a donation to the cemetery where we have family, if the cemetery is supported by donations. It is important for the cemeteries to be kept mowed.
Jeff Burgess Crabtree
The Annual Alread Potluck Picnic and Fireworks is set for Saturday, June 30, 6-11 p.m. at The Fun Park. The public’s invited. The first-cutting of hay is now underway and may have been affected by the hit and miss nature of spotty thunderstorms. Dennis Berry says the quantity of hay in some fields is average but in others well below average. Quality overall is a bit below average due in part to the scarcity of clover this year. Linda Mays is the winner of the “Spring Edition” of The 16 West Beautification Project. About 1980 she moved into her first own home, just off 16 West, and was excited, “I could plant anything I wanted to!” She started with butterfly weed, day lilies, phlox, “pass-alongs” from friends and purchases from a nursery. Much has come and gone but she’s proud of finally establishing, after much effort, daisies and hollyhocks. Husband Ben has done much of the extensive rock work and her six kids, while living at home, helped her expand her display to over 300 different varieties. Favorites include fragrant lemon day lilies, Hap-
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py Returns, Carefree Beauty & Delight roses, her grandmother’s white 4 o'clocks and a huge sweetbay magnolia. In recent years she has been using more drought tolerant varieties as the weather “seems drier than it used to be.” Congratulations Linda on an exceptional effort. (Photo on Page 14) The moon’s first quarter is Wednesday. The summer solstice is Thursday. And on Saturday night that bright “star” to the lower right of the moon is actually the planet Jupiter. I always get a warm fuzzy feeling inside when the lightning bugs start to appear each year. It brings back happy barefooted memories of chasing through the yard after the mysterious flying creatures. Mom or Gram provided a glass jar so I could enjoy my treasured catches overnight next to my bed, always to be released in the morning. Maybe, just maybe, I’ll do it one more time. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call or text Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
Kay Weaver Senior Centers
Kristi Cowell of UAMS/Fort Smith visited our senior centers to talk about heat safety and what to do when we get overheated. It is a very serious matter for anyone so be careful, drink water and try to stay cool. Jo Trawick of Fairfield Bay is a new member of the VBCAP board. Prayers for the family of Troy Treat who passed away last week. VBCAP is offering transportation for our clients to doctors, stores and other appointments or programs in the county. Tammy is the new cook at Scotland. Fairfield Bay is having a spaghetti lunch Monday, July 2, at 11:30 a.m. The Clinton center is playing bingo on Monday and Wednes-
Page 5 day. Winners get prizes. The melon and honeydew are planning a lavish wedding because they cantaloupe.
Amanda Berger Highway 110
Scott and Betty Spencer recently returned home from a trip they took to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary! They took a 10-day cruise up to the beautiful state of Alaska. It sounds like they had a wonderful time. Happy anniversary you two, and we wish you many more! Brenda Passmore has spent some time outside in her flower gardens. The blooms that her plants are producing are simply beautiful! Reminder, the Highway 110 Volunteer Fire Department are still selling raffle ticks for their fundraiser. They are raffling off a king-size quilt made by Wanda Holley. It is beautiful! Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. You can contact Wanda at 745-2057 to purchase yours today. Fundraiser is going on until August. The Plant and Half Moon Decorations, I hear, were a great success. The cemeteries were cleaned up nicely and families gathered to remember loved ones and those who have passed on in our communities. Our boys have spent a couple of weeks at their grandparents and they have been loving it. We recently purchased a new pool so we are looking forward to making memories this summer with our kids.
CLUBS
The Idle Hour Bridge Club met at the home of Gay Whillock last Thursday evening. Winners for the evening were: High - Coni Reamey; second high - Gay Whillock; traveling - Emma Hink; bingo - Sue West.
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Clinton
June 19 - Oven Fried Chicken, Au Gratin Potatoes, Spinach, Pineapple Pie, Roll June 20 - Beef Tips/ Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Zesty Squash, Hot Roll, Berries June 21 - Sweet and Sour Chicken, Chinese Mixed Vegetables, Egg Roll, Mandarin Oranges, Fortune Cookies June 25 - Fajitas, Mexican Rice, Mexicali Corn, Orange
Fairfield Bay
June 19 - White Beans/Ham, Mixed Greens, Vinaigrette Tomatoes, Cornbread, Peach Cobbler June 20 - Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Italian Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Hot Apples w/ Cinnamon Brown Sugar June 21 - Hamburger on Bun, Lettuce/Tomato/Onion, Potato Salad, Triple Orange Salad June 22 - Fried Fish, Pinto Beans, Coleslaw, Hush Puppies, Fruit Cocktail
Scotland
June 19 - Hamburger on Bun, Lettuce/Tomato/Onion, Potato Salad, Triple Orange Salad June 20 - Spaghetti and Meat Sauce, Italian Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Hot Apples w/Cinnamon & Brown Sugar June 21 - Fried Catfish, Baby Baker Potatoes, Cloeslaw, Hush Puppies, Fruit Cocktail June 25 - Pork Tips w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Baked Zucchini, Hot Roll, Strawberries
Shirley
June 19 - Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad, Apricots, Poke Cake June 20 - Hamburger Steak/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Spinach, White Bread, Cake w/ Frosting June 21 - Sweet & Sour Chicken, Chinese Mixed Vegetables, Egg Roll, Mandarine Oranges, Fortune Cookie June 25 - Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Garlic Bread Sticks, Hot Apples/Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Clinton, Scotland, Shirley Centers - Monday-Thursday Fairfield Bay Center - Tuesday-Friday Damascus Center - Tuesday, Thursday
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Calendar June 19th 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Clinton City Council will hold its rescheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East. The meeting is open to the public.
“Abstract expressionist” Sandra Marson of Jacksonville. was scheduled to present a program to the NCAAL on Monday, June 18, in Fairfield Bay.
The Van Buren County Quorum Court will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Van Buren County Annex building off Highway 65 in Clinton.
The annual Archey Fork Festival will be June 30 in Clinton. There will be a softball tournament and classic car show at 8 a.m., soap box derby at noon, live music, a carnival and craft fair, an a fishing derby at 6. Fireworks begin at dark. Admission is free. Special event, One Nation Under God, 6 p.m. July 3. In recognition of the many tribe who occupied the Indi-
an Rock Cave in Fairfield Bay and used it for shelter and celebrations, the Cherokee National Youth Choir will perform in the Cherokee language. Free. Junior Park Ranger tours are held Mondays 1-4 p.m. The free 30-minute tours leave from the Fairfield Bay Heritage Center, 377 Snead Drive. The tour starts at the Museum, which is a replica of an 1890s log cabin. Rangers get to ring the bell at the end of the tour.
Quilt Trails threading way into Van Buren County
This is the first block on the trail hung in Van Buren County. Rural Community Alliance is developing a Quilt Trail in Van Buren County that will be a part of Arkansas Quilt Trails. The quilt trail consists of brightly painted patterns on wood ranging from 8 foot to 4 foot squares. The blocks hang on barns, homes, or commercial buildings that are accessible to visitors who stop to take a photograph. Once there are 12 blocks placed in the county, the county trail will become part of Arkansas Quilt Trails. The volunteer quilt trail coordinator for Van Buren County is Shelley Moix. She completed her first block, a beautifully painted strawberry, which appropriately hangs on the building at Wade Lucas Farms, south of Shirley. Moix was happy to learn that the first quilt block of the Van Buren County trail was already in place on Highway 330 near Shirley. The block is named “Linda’s Variable Star.” Painted by Linda Gardner, it hangs on the
family barn. Look for the white fence that runs along the highway as a landmark. A double wedding ring block painted by a local resident is almost complete and will hang on a barn near the Fairfield Bay entrance. Watch for the fascinating story and beautiful design of this barn quilt in the coming weeks. Moix welcomes those who would like to volunteer their time to paint, assemble, or hang the blocks as well as those who have a good location for a quilt block. Quilt block owners are asked to provide the cost of the wood and paint for their block. Each pattern is submitted for approval
prior to painting. In 2016, Stone County launched the first county trail for Arkansas Quilt Trails and now has 18 blocks throughout the county. Earlier this month, Searcy County added a 12th block and became an official participant in Arkansas Quilt Trails. The Greater Searcy County Chamber of Commerce is the sponsor of that county trail and has strategically placed 12 quilt blocks around the county. The block on the Gilbert General Store is a strikingly painted mariner’s compass, and crossed canoes are fittingly featured as the pattern at Silver Hill. Leslie features the
crossroads pattern on a store building, while a barn between Leslie and Oxley sports an apple blossom as tribute to the old Elberta fruit orchards. A barn at Tick Creek Farm on Old Highway 66 near Oxley has two blocks: traditional bowtie and pinwheel designs. Local horseman Bob Russell is memorialized with a horse painting near Marshall and the Berry Shed in town features a painting of berries and garden produce. The Morning Star community has an Oak & Reel pattern and Harriet showcases a bright dogwood blossom on the barn at Dogwood Hills Guest Farm. Witts Springs has a very intricately and artfully painted bicycle as their pattern with the Dresden plate pattern forming the wheels in honor of the annual Pedestal Rock 40 bicycle race. The St. Joe Train Depot provides the perfect place for a train crossing design. Each quilt block
has a story behind it, usually telling some interesting history about the building on which it hangs or the surrounding community. These stories are shared at ArkansasQuiltTrails. com Pick up Arkansas Quilt Trails brochures with all addresses of quilt blocks at these locations: Clinton Chamber of Commerce, Arkansas Welcome
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Center at Harrison, Mountain View Visitor Information Center, Ozark Folk Center General Store, Gilbert General Store, Wade’s Convenience Store and Elk & Eagle Trading in Leslie, Harps Grocery in Marshall, Cindy’s Country Store in Witts Springs, the Oxley Store, or Crockett’s in Harriet. Other counties with quilt trails in the development stage are Newton, Boone, Cleburne and Pike counties. Arkansas Quilt Trails coordinator Renee Carr said, “I knew Arkansas was a perfect place to develop quilt trails. It’s an especially appropriate way to spotlight our rural communities and bring in more visitors. We have beautiful roadways to travel, interesting stories to share, talented people, a quilting heritage, and some terrific volunteers to make it happen.” Carr added that bringing the elements of folk art and local history preservation together makes it special and a project that any community can tackle. To participate in the Van Buren County Quilt Trail, contact county coordinator Shelley Moix at 501-514-4424. Visit ArkansasQuiltTrails.com to follow the progress of new quilt blocks and county quilt trails.
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Group planning 3 events, looking for members From the Little Red River Audubon Society
The Little Red River Audubon Societ’s next event is the annual Creature Feature for the little kids and the big kids at heart. We have continued three events for the last few years as we slowly rebuild the group.
We need more younger and active members to fulfill the functions of the group, events, field trips, bird seed sales and such. If you have a willingness to help, let us know, we would be glad to have you. The three events we have continued are the Essay Contest, the
Creature Feature and the Birdseed Sale. The local kids write essays and we award a fully paid scholarship to one or more kids. The Bird Seed Sale raises money to fund these scholarships and also is used toward getting the creatures from the Lit-
tle Rock Zoo to the Creature Feature. The winner of this year’s essay contest is Emma Callahan and she is on her way to junior camp now. Last year’s winner, Echo Mitchell, was invited back to senior camp this year. We have no control over who is invited to the se-
nior and advanced camps. The instructors choose the campers based on the enthusiasm of the first year campers. Well done, Echo. Our next sale will be late September or October this year.
Creatures coming soon Creature Feature, with the Little Rock Zoo, is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, at the Petit Jean Electric Community Room, Clinton. Get close and personal with some furry or feathered two- or four-legged friends. Door prizes for kids. Admission is free.
Arkansas Game & Fish news Applications for the 2018 Arkansas alligator season will be available at www. agfc.com from June 15-midnight June 30. Arkansans now have more opportunity than ever to score an alligator tag, as the south-central portion of the state has been opened to harvest.
Lou and Chuck Stansbery will celebrate their 70th year of marriage on June 20. The couple lives in Leslie.
Arkansas hunters have 686 acres of new publicly accessible land throughout the state, thanks to a continued partnership
between the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Arkansas Department of Transportation. SASKATCHEWAN, Canada – Under a perfect windswept day in the Allan/Dana Hills of Saskatchewan, Ducks Unlimited Canada last week unveiled a monument dedicated to 50 years of support from Arkansas waterfowlers and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
Opioid abuse continues to rage By Pam Padget
Opioids abuse, medications to relieve pain, is a major public health epidemic in the U.S. and Canada. The number of deaths continue to rise, over 16,000 in 2013, this is quadruple the number of deaths in 1999. Drug overdose deaths, driven largely by prescription drugs, are now the leading cause of injury death in the U.S. surpassing motor vehicle crashes. Medications that fall into this class include hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet), morphine, codeine and other related drugs. These drugs reduce the intensity of pain signals reaching the brain and affect those brain areas controlling emotion, which diminishes the effects of painful stimulus. Hydrocodone is most commonly prescribed for a variety of pain including dental and injury related pain. Morphine is used be-
fore and after surgical procedures to alleviate severe pain. Heroin use is also on the rise, this rise is believed to be linked to prescription drug abuse. Many people who abuse painkillers switch to heroin for two reasons; it’s cheaper and often easier to get. The drug naloxone, sold under the brand name of Narcan among others, is the drug of choice to counter an opioid overdose. It was approved by the FDA for opioid overdose in 1971. Across the country it is being implemented in public distribution programs, administered by some police departments, and first response programs. In cities across North America, laypersons are being equipped with naloxone kits and overdose resuscitation training. There is a huge debate regarding who, when, and how it should be administered in the out-of-hospital set-
ting. In April 2014 the FDA approved a prescription treatment that can be used by family members or caregivers to treat a person known or suspected to have an opioid overdose. If prescribed naloxone it should be accompanied by education that includes preventing, identifying, and responding to an overdose; rescue breathing and calling EMS. Some critics have opposed public use of naloxone, saying it would encourage abuse of heroin and other opioids but no studies support that. The medical community widely supports making it more easily available, because it saves lives. Many paramedics and EMS agencies still restrict the administering of naloxone. EMS is often called to respond to opioid related emergencies for a variety of patient conditions. These include chronic pain management,
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cancer related pain, illicit drug use, and intentional overdose. Overdose is associated with the central nervous system and respiratory depression that can quickly progress to respiratory and cardiac arrest. During the time it takes some overdoses to turn fatal, it is possible to reverse the respiratory depression and other effects of opioids with naloxone. When administered intravenously, the onset of action is usually apparent within two minutes. The onset of action is slightly less rapid when administered subcutaneously (under the skin) or intramuscularly. Sometimes the effects of the opiate may return as the effects of naloxone wears off, if this occurs repeated doses may be given. Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if a person is just very high or experiencing an overdose. Much of the time opioids
Wildcat Shoals access on the White River below Bull Shoals Dam will be closed for maintenance starting Monday, June 18. Anglers looking for a relaxing trip to their local Family and Community Fishing Program location may just find the catch of a lifetime waiting for them, thanks to a generous donation from a landowner in southeast Arkansas.
are combined with other drugs such as benzodiazepines and alcohol. Three main signs to look for are pinpoint pupils, unconsciousness, and respiratory depression. Other symptoms to look for are awake but unable to speak, body very limp, pale or clammy skin, fingernails or lips blue, breathing very slow, shallow or stopped, pulse slow, snore-like gurgling noise, may vomit, unresponsive to outside stimulus, and loss of consciousness. If you believe someone has overdosed, call 911 at once and request the nearest EMS. If you or the patient has a naloxone kit available use it at once until EMS arrives. The goal is to restore breathing not necessarily consciousness.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking anyone floating the Spring River in Fulton County to avoid the area near Sadler Falls. A sinkhole has opened below the falls near Dead Man’s Curve. Around noonSaturday, the resulting whirlpool was the location of a fatal boating accident. For more information on any of these items visit the Game and Fish website.
Archaeologist to speak Don Huggins of the Arkansas Archeological Society will be in Fairfield Bay at 11:30 p.m. June 20 to talk about his studies of the aboriginal rock art of Petit Jean Mountain. Huggins has documented the art since the 1960s and has studied hundreds of images that have been painted inside rock shelters and on bluff faces. The natural effects of erosion and decay, along with defacing by humans, has left some of the mountain's original Native American artwork barely recognizable. Hggins uses a software application to digitally bring the original artwork to vivid life. The presentation is part of the Sterling Scholars and will be held at the Little Red Bistro. It is co-sponsored by the Fairfield Bay Rotary Club.
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This day in music history - June 19 1960: The Kingston Trio debuted their radio show on CBS Radio. 1961: Producer Bert Kaempfert signed a contract with the Beatles. 1961: Pat Boone had the #1 song with "Moody River". Ricky Nelson dropped with "Travelin' Man" while and Dee Clark was
close behind with his song "Raindrops". 1962: Nat "King" Cole recorded "Ramblin' Rose". 1965: The Uxbridge Blues Festival in England was held featuring the Who, the Spencer Davis Group, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Zoot Money, Long John Baldry and Marianne Faithful.
June 19, 2018
Music Calender Archy Fork Park, Clinton, 1st Saturday Open mic - Begins at 7 p.m. Sign up at the stage the night of the event at 6:30 p.m. Choctaw VFW Post 4764, 3659 Hwy. 95 E., Music every Saturday starts at 9 p.m. $5 to $10 cover. Backyard Antiques, Choctaw, open mic music every 3rd Saturday, 11 a.m. until around 2 p.m. L'Attitude Bistro, Clinton, live music, 7 p.m. Fridays Fairfield Bay Conference Center - Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) mostly an
acoustic setting, individual singers and musicians perform. Senior Center in Clinton, live dance music every second and fourth Thursday at 7 p.m. Admission is $3 a person. Churches
Churches
* First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf, 557 Highway 337, Higden, hosts a Fifth Friday gospel singing at 6 p.m. every fifth Friday. This is a non-denominational singing; everyone is welcome and may participate in "specials" after the congregational songs. Potluck follows.
* Botkinburg Foursquare Church, Highway 65 North, holds a 4th Sunday Singing from 6-8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Finger food available afterward. * Botkinburg Baptist Church, Highway 65 North, starts their singing every 4th Friday night at 6 p.m. * Faith Church of Dennard, Highway 65 North, has a 3rd Sunday night singing at 6 p.m. and potluck is afterward. * Burnt Ridge Community Church, Clinton, has its singing the 3rd Friday of the month. Singing starts
at 6 p.m., Finger food afterward. * Shady Grove Baptist Church, Shirley, holds singings the 1st Friday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. (potluck at 6 p.m.) * Plant Baptist Church, Highway 110, Clinton, has a singing at 7 p.m. every 2nd Friday. Finger food served at 6 p.m. For inclusion in the Voice's Music Calendar, send your events to voiceeditor@artelco.com. Tell us when, where, who and what type of music. Event must be free or minimal cost and item must be submitted by 4 p.m. Thursday for the next week's paper.
Elvis might still be in the building Elvis may have left one building but will be in another one June 23 from 7-9 p.m. at the Ozark Heritage Arts Center at 410 Oak St. in Leslie, Arkansas. Elvis tribute artist, Tom Christopher from St. Louis will be in town for one night only performing some of Elvis' great hits. He's got the looks. He’s got the moves, and rumor has it, he's got the voice to boot! Having performed in Las Vegas and to a packed house in Greece, Christopher was also invited by the staff of Elvis Presley Enterprises to give VIP tours of Graceland as Elvis. He was the first ETA (Elvis Tribute Artist) to be given that honor! If you're looking for a fun evening to spend with family and friends, you don't have to drive all the way to Branson for great quality entertainment. Come relax at the cool, comfortable Killebrew Theater at the arts center in Leslie. We have theater seating. Concessions will be available. Admission is $10 per person, and children 12 and under will be admitted free of charge. Doors open at 6 p.m. - arrive early for best seats.
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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 6)
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Fishing Report beds. Bass are doing well around brush tops and structure around the shoreline. They are chasing the new spawn of shad. Catfish are being caught on jugs and trotlines with bream and trotline minnows.
Brewer Lake
Another nice striped bass was pulled out of Beaver Lake last week. Quinton Baumgartner of Missouri caught this 33-pounder. Stripers are hot all across north Arkansas from Beaver Lake to Norfork Lake. Photo by guide Mike Bailey.
Central Arkansas
Little Red River
(updated 6-132018) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service said the Little Red River is receiving a few hours of early afternoon and/or evening generation. This schedule pattern provides great wading opportunities on the upper river in mornings and lower river in afternoons. For fly-fishing, Lowell recommends soft hackles, midges, hare’s ears, sowbugs and streamers. Pinkand cotton-candy-colored bodies on chartreuse jigheads are recommended for Trout Magnet spin fishing. Remember to practice your best boating, canoeing/kayaking and wading etiquette and be safe while enjoying the Little Red River. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release.
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 462.25 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 6-132018) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 462.26 feet msl, 0.28 feet below normal pool for this time of year and falling with generation, and it will continue to do so. The overall catching is good all around the lake and getting better every day, and will until it gets extremely hot. Bass catching is good using topwater baits, swimbaits, Flukes, drop-shot rigs with variety of different baits, windblown spinnerbait fish, crankbaits, jigs ,Texas-rigged worms and C-rigs from right on the shoreline out to 45 feet all over the lake. Stay with the bait. Crappie are eating well, too, in standing pole timber, over, in and around brush piles, all over the lake in 12-18 feet of water on beetle spins, jigs, small crankbaits and live bait. The bream action is good all around the lake on crickets, nightcrawlers, small crankbaits, inline spinners and flies, real shallow out to 20 feet of water. Catfishing is going good right now with the flatheads spawning all over the lake, and
all other species eating cut bait and live bait just about any way you want to present it to them. The bite is picking up on soap as well. The hybrid and white bass bite is off the charts for numbers of whites and big hybrids. They will eat spoons, inline spinners, topwater baits, swimbaits – stay around the shad in water from 2260 feet of water. There are just specific times of the day to catch the big hybrids, and the night bite is picking up as well. There have been several fish in the low 20s and upper teens being caught. The walleye are eating crawlers and crankbaits on flats a variety of ways in 1218 feet of water.
Lake Overcup
(updated 6-132018) Johnny “Catfish” Banks at Overcup Bait Shop and R.V. Park (501-354-9007) said the water level is about normal and clarity is good. Surface temperature is around 87 degrees. Crappie are being caught in deeper water fishing with jigs and minnows 3-6 feet deep. Not catching a lot but are catching some good ones 15-16 inches. Bream are doing well with crickets, worms and Rock Hoppers. They are on the
(updated 6-132018) Larry Walters at Bones Bait Shop (501354-9900) said anglers were enjoying great fishing the past week. The lake has clear clarity and the level has been normal. No surface temperature was recorded. Bream are good on worms and crickets. Anglers are catching their limit of crappie, with the fish being caught in 12-18 feet depth. Use minnows and fish the brush piles. Bass are good. Throw spinnerbaits, crankbaits or jigs and work a depth of 10-12 feet. Catfish are good on worms and crickets.
Lake Maumelle
(updated 6-132018) Jolly Rogers Marina (501-868-5558) said Tuesday night anglers in their weekly tournament pulled in whopping amounts of black bass, with a 21.88 pound stringer winning for Josh Jeffers and Josh Baker. They found a Big Bass of 6.74 pounds, too. Matt Hedrick and Brandon Crain caught five bass weighing 15.98 pounds, and even third place caught 12 pounds. Obviously, the black bass bite is excellent, Roger Nesuda says. The warm (80s) water has moved the largemouth bass out of the spawn areas and some are just outside the grass. Try using Zoom Trick Worms, crankbaits, jerkbaits and jigs fished in 6-8 feet and 10-15 feet of water. A few can also be caught in shallow water on Pop-Rs, spin-
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nerbaits and chatterbaits. You’ll get the best bite during dusk and at dawn on largemouths. Meanwhile, the spotted bass bite is good. Kentuckies are off the grass line and also about 8-12 feet deep. Fish the rocky shoreline or points for best results, using a crankbait or jig. White bass are good. A few reports of whites schooling but not staying up for long. Some anglers say the whites are moving in. Use Rooster Tails, CC Spoons, deep-diving Bandits, and Bombers. Crappie are good. More reports have come in of crappie found near brush piles and structures anywhere from 12-15 feet depth. Try using spider rigs and minnows early in the morning or later in the evening. Bream are good and being caught on top of the bream beds in 6-8 feet depth and around brush piles. Try using crickets, worms or jigs anywhere from 3-12 feet depth. Catfishing has been excellent. More reports this week of the channel cats starting to move out and the blues coming in. Try stink bait and bream around 8-10 feet and 20 feet deep. Had another 40-pound catfish caught last week off the shoreline.
Sunset Lake
(updated 6-132018) Lisa Spencer at Lisa’s Bait Shop (501778-6944) said that while it hasn't been stocked since May 8, some anglers are still catching a few of those catfish. They been using chicken livers and No. 12 bass minnows. Bream have been good on crickets, especially on the back side closer to the interstate and on the bridge going to the other side. Crappie have been fair on No. 6 crappie minnows and pink crappie min-
nows. Bass have been hitting topwater baits, especially scum frogs and spinnerbaits. Don't forget, bass must be released immediately and the limit on catfish is 3 per person. Let the kids have a chance at catching fish. Sunset Lake will be stocked on June 23 for the Hooked on Fishing Derby, put on by the Benton Police Department and the AGFC. Good news this year the derby will be on a Saturday; that way, more people will be able to bring their kids. The tournament is open to boys and girls ages 12 and under. It will run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Contact the Benton Police Department at 7765948 for details.
North Arkansas
White River
(updated 6-132018) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) says the water is high and the fish are growing. Bull Shoals Lake still sits above its normal pool, so the White River has been running fast this week. Drift-fishing has been producing excellent rainbows and a few browns. The brown bite has been a little slow this past week, probably due to higher water flows. Larger stocked fish and this year's new regulations on rainbows, as well as the high water, are working to grow our rainbows; 13-inch fish are not uncommon. Drifting minnows over the deeper holes has been an excellent tactic this week. Stock up on red wrigglers; shrimp and worms have been doing well to catch the fattened-up rainbows. Drifting the White before the summer heat sets in is a great way to spend the day.
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June 19, 2018
CHURCH PAGE
Photo by EuGene Smith
Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Shirley Church of Christ. If you can identify this 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 745-3530 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
Kingdoms Gate Ministries 10973 Hwy 16E PO Box 335 Shirley, AR. 72153 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, Shirley 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 Victory Lane near 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 723-8171 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
Last Week's Featured Church
Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Hwy 16E Shirley, AR 72153 (Settlement Community) (501) 723-8101153
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The Voice of Van Buren County
June 19, 2018
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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS
MISC. FOR SALE
NOTICE
A house will never be a home unless God lives there. By: Harrell Mauldin
Shop Booth 75 at Howard's Antiques
We invite you! We welcome you! The friends and families of problem drinkers share their experience, strength and hope,
for crocheted items, knickknacks, dishes and jewelry.
SERVICES
Tuesdays, 6:30pm, Clinton Methodist Church. Free and open to the public.
PERSONALS Readers, use these Personal Spots to say Happy Birthday, Wish someone Good Luck, Contact old friends, make new friends. Shout out that you are alive and well in Van Buren County. All kinds of things.
Chambers' Cabinets
Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom Cabinets, Entertainment Centers, Book Cases, Laminate Tops FREE ESTIMATES Shop: (501)884-6115 Larry: (501)253-0835
BUY
WANTED
PROPERTY SITE MANAGER
FOR RENT
Seeking Rural Development Property Site-Manager, with experience, to live on-site at a 31 unit apartment complex in Marshall, AR. Basic math. organizational and computer /internet skills also required. Competitive monthly salary. year-end bonus and free 2 bedroom apartment with utilities provided. Please fax your resume to: 501362-0662 or Email: tlakedev@ suddenlinkmail. com. or mail to: Timberlake, P.O. Box 1135, Heber Springs, AR 72543. Please do not call property to inquire. Equal Opportunity Employer
Installation and Repair. Professional Services Serving Van Buren County and Surrounding Areas. Call: (501)266-2231 or (501)757-2213
EMPLOYMENT
ONE CARETAKER NEEDED For 2 Rural Development Properties in Clinton and Marshall, AR (total 69 units).
Competitive Full Time Monthly Salary Including Free One Bedroom Apartment with Ut ilities Paid in Clinton, Arkansas Please forward resume to FAX: 501-362-0662 or Email to: tlakedev@ suddenlinkmail. com or Mail to: Timberlake P.O. Box 1135 Heber Springs, AR 72543
RESEARCH
Equal Opportunity Employer
Reflect A Moment He said, “It is the man who can be as humble as this little child who is greatest in the kingdom of Heaven.”
Excel Boats Now Hiring Part Time Drivers 35¢ Per Mile
REAL ESTATE For Rent
$35.00 Daily Per Diem
MISC. FOR SALE
Vehicles, Fuel & Hotel Paid by Company Contact Mellissa 870-269-9000
FOR RENT 3BR/1BA HOUSE $400/MONTH call: 501-327-8023
LUCAS FARMS is taking orders for BiColor Sweet Corn Call now for July picking.
NEED TO HIRE a Full Time Domestic Assistant.
$17.00 for 60 ear count
Free Room and Board plus Salary.
BUY LOCAL
For info call (501) 592-3945
Call: 501-723-7272
in Clinton Area, 3BR/1BA Kitchen Appliances Pets acceptable Call: (501)327-8023
NEED A NEW LOCATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS? Check out 253 Court Street, Clinton AR. 2300 sq ft. (502)592-2910 or (501)745-1593
REAL ESTATE
FOR RENT Apartments and mobile homes in Bee Branch area. $400$650/month. Deposit required. Call for availability (501) 581-8640 After 2:00 pm
Office Space
FOR RENT 3000 sq.ft. in Shopping Center on Hwy 65 next to City Park
(501)253-0924
DUPLEXES FOR RENT Nice 1000 sqft 2-bedroom Duplexes with appliances. No Pets. No Smoking. $600-$650/month plus deposit.
Duties will include but not limited to: Janitorial of buildings common area, Light maintenance (experience required), Painting/ cleaning of units upon vacancy and common areas as needed, various ot her tasks as assigned by Manager.
WANT TO
Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition. Call Tom 501-745-4378
REAL ESTATE
has moved to 1428 Highway 330 Shirley, AR.
The cost is $5.00 for 25 words.
used electric golf cart in good working condition. (501)745-2574
EMPLOYMENT
Call: 501-745-5858 or 501-412-7682
REAL ESTATE
For Sale 3 Bedroom Brick Home on 11 acres, Hard wood floors, Extra large attached Garage Work Shop and Out Building. Call: 501-745-4746
31 acres in Alread with Cabin and 2 wells. $34,100.00. Call (501)745-2551
For Sale
FOR SALE
For Sale. 80 wooded acres on Indian Creek. Call: 501-745-4746
in beautiful Whitworth Sub-division 3 acre tracts Located 5 miles west of Clinton on Hwy 336 west. City water. Restrictive Covenant. Call (501)745-1563
Call 745-8040 to place an ad in the classifieds
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June 19, 2018
Church yard bird - This Killdeer laid her eggs in the yard at Shady Grove Church in Shirley. Church members have enclosed a fence around her while she sets on her eggs. She has survived all the traffic from the first Friday Singing and Decoration Day, and, she has been photographed many times. The fence is there to alert people to her location, which is out in the open with nothing to protect her. Everyone hopes she will hatch her eggs and that her family will be safe from harm. (Photos by Freeda Baker Nichols)
Winning display - Linda Mays is the winner of the “Spring Edition� of The 16 West Beautification Project. Here Mays sits amidst a very small portion of her extensive floral display that started about 1980. For more see the Crabtree News. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
Beautiful and edible - The floral display in front of The Voice offices on Main Street in Clinton includes vegetables. These red tomatoes, and a cucumber, were harvested last week. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
Finishing in style The South Side 6U Baseball Team finished in 2nd Place in the District Tournament on June 8th. They also finished in 2nd Place in the Conference with a record of 18-5 for the
season. Team members include (bottom row) Jace Raines, Bentley Burroughs, Bowan Reynolds, Ryan Wooten, Dylan Reynolds, (top row) Easton Driv-
er, Easton Lankford, Seth Simmons, Logan Lamastus, William Russell, and Drew Burroughs. Coaches are Ryan Reynolds, Jeremy Squires, and Jason Burroughs.
Clinton Drug
Employee of the Month
Marie Hand Store Clerk
May 2018