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Coronavirus Hundreds more test positive for Covid-19 Tank maintenance - Eagle Sandblasting and Painting, under contract to the Van Buren County Water Association, is performing a maintenance upgrade on the first water tank west of Clinton on Highway 16. VBC Water Association’s Cleo Mathes says tanks are checked regularly to determine when an upgrade is needed, and the water is tested before they’re brought back on line. The next tank to be upgraded, in a few weeks, is further west on top of Evans Mountain. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)

June 19 was the “largest growth of community cases we’ve seen in a single day” for the Covid-19 virus, according to Gov. Asa Hutchinson. State Health Department Secretary Dr. Nate Smith said there is not enough information to know where the spikes are coming from, but it seems to be related to weekend activities, such as church and large gatherings. Smith said last week that masks are underutilized. “A mask I wear protects you. A mask you wear protects me,” he said. The governor has said he won’t issue a directive on face masks. He says it’s bad policy and would be difficult to enforce. He believes Arkansans will do the right thing. He issued new guidance on wearing

face masks in public. Hutchinson said the updated guidelines for face coverings call for masks to be worn in all indoor and outdoor settings where people are exposed to non-household members and when at least 6 feet of physical distancing is not possible. He said masks should cover both the mouth and nose. “I encourage everyone to really look at some of the case studies,” Hutchinson said. “When face masks are used by a majority of the population in public settings, then it is effective in starting to reduce that transmission.” Hutchinson said the new guidance is not an official directive so there won’t be any actual civil punishment for those who choose to ignore the recommendation of the Health Depart-

ment, but he said it’s important advice that should be taken seriously. “Help us out and follow that recommendation,” he said. “It will make a difference.” Last week, Hutchinson extended by 45 days the public health emergency he originally declared in March. It was set to expire June 19. In response to the city of Fayetteville’s new ordinance requiring the use of masks in businesses, Hutchinson said he doesn’t intend to interfere, but discouraged other cities from writing their own rules. “If it becomes more

of a problem across the state with different instances of municipalities taking action, then we’ll re-examine that,” he said. “We want to have a coordinated approach, not a hodgepodge of different types of ordinances across the state.” New cases have been concentrated in Washington, Benton and Pulaski counties, followed by Sevier, Sebastian and Faulkner. Counties around Van Buren County, which currently has no active cases, include: 2 -Cleburne; 21 -White; 8 -Independence; 2 -Stone; and 81 Faulkner.

By the numbers/June 22 Arkansas • 522 new cases • 16,083 cases • 237 hospitalizations • 227 deaths

JPs OK another vote on tax for Ozark Health In a short Quorum Court meeting last week, justices of the peace gave their blessing for a special election to put the question of a halfcent sales tax to benefit Ozark Health before voters again. The issue will be decided Nov. 3, the same day as the General Election. JP Virgil Lemings asked what has changed in the three

months since it was rejected by voters, saying, “I don’t know that this is a great time to add a tax.” Why will minds have changed since March, he asked. Several, including Fairfield Bay Mayor Paul Wellenberger, said a reason it failed before was because it was tied in with the Van Buren County Library. He said people in Fairfield Bay have

their own library that they pay for and don’t want to fund Clinton’s library. Separating the issues will provide enough votes to approve the tax, he said. He also noted that the ballot question in March was confusing. This time it will be “for” or “against.” At issue is a halfcent sales tax for Ozark Health Medical Center. It is a “special” election because it’s

a special question on the ballot, it was explained at the meeting. The updated proposal also contains an end date for the tax of 2036. JP Brian Tatum said he doesn’t believe he has the right to say what people can vote on. The vote on the ordinance, which was given three readings last Thursday, was 7-1 with Lemings voting

no. JP John Bradford was absent. Also at the meeting, County Judge Dale James said the crusher is about to start up again, and Wellenberger said Fairfield Bay would like to buy all of it for projects. James said that wouldn’t be possible, but they would provide what they could for the city. An ordinance also was passed to correct

Archey Fest A scaled back version of the annual Archey Fest is this Saturday, June 27. There will be a car show downtown, tournaments in the park, a soapbox derby, and fireworks extravaganza at dark. This year will feature a local vendor fair, but there will be no carnival rides.

Sales tax revenue

Structure fire - Friday morning, the Burnt Ridge Volunteer Fire Department assisted the Highway 110 fire department in battling a residential structure fire on Plant Church Road. Firefighters braved the heat for four hours bringing the fire under control and performing salvage operations. All residents were able to escape without injury. Firefighters were able to stop the fire spread salvaging one room with contents. Choctaw Fire Department also responded to the scene. (Photo from Burnt Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Facebook)

Changes sought in clean-up proposal The “nuisance” ordinance approved in March by the Clinton City Council, which aims to clean up the town, was the subject of a workshop last week. Councilman Jeff Pistole, who chaired the workshop, was combative with those trying to reshape the ordinance, and at one point yelled at a participant. Community activist Adam Kuipers said he has been offering suggestions about changes to the ordinance for weeks and “I’m not going to do the City Council’s work anymore.”

mistakes in the recently approved personnel policy. It was approved unanimously. Resolutions approved at the meeting included a $45,000 transfer of funds to purchase road equipment and agreeing to up to $7,500 for a 9010 matching grant that the Dennard Volunteer Fire Department would like to apply for to purchase equipment.

Councilman Jeff Pistole chaired a workshop on Clinton's clean-up ordinance. (Photo by Warren Johnson)

Pistole yelled at Kuipers that “it sounds to me like you’re not going to be happy no matter what we do.” Do you want to just leave things the way they are so you can “continue to com-

plain” on Facebook for the next year, Pistole said. Kuipers said it was disrespectful that the council showed little interest in the ordinance it approved, without a public reading, in March. Audience member John Theburg insisted that the ordinance should spell out how things will be handled, not just on a case by case basis decided by the city attorney. Theburg said the council needs to be farsighted enough to realize that in five or 10 years, there will be changes in the council and the city that

should be considered in writing the ordinance. Currently, he said, the ordinance leaves no room for “shadetree” mechanics and doesn’t differentiate in a residence and an auto dealership. Pistole said he has heard from only a few people about the ordinance. Zoning chief Tim Clark said no one has approached him to say they don’t want the “nuisance” ordinance. There is no rule that would please everybody, he said. Kuipers said there would really be no reason to talk to Clark

about it because he is the enforcer, not the one who makes policy. “If you guys think this is great, let it stand,” Kuipers said. Councilwoman Gayla Bradley said, “We want to be a safe, healthy, beautiful place to live.” She said one object of the ordinance is to “make the city more attractive to travelers.” By the end of the workshop, several changes were proposed to the ordinance and it will be sent back to City Attorney Chad Brown. A second workshop was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. July 21.

Clinton received $97,962 in revenue from its 1 percent sales tax,collected in May and reported in June. Shirley received $2,697 from its 1 percent tax, and Fairfield Bay got $32,597 from its 1.5 percent sales tax. Year ago figures were: Clinton - $91,661; Shirley - $2,876; and Fairfield Bay - $31,339. Van Buren County has two 1 percent sales taxes, one for general revenue and one dedicated to construction bonds for the hospital. The general revenue tax is divided among the county and its four incorporated towns based on population. Those figures for the same period are: Van Buren County, $269,769 (includes both taxes); Clinton, $23,963; Damascus, $2,302; Fairfield Bay, $19,847; and Shirley, $2,680. Year ago figures were: Van Buren County - $280,872; Clinton - $24,950; Damascus - $2,397; Fairfield Bay - $20,662; and Shirley $2,790. Figures are provided by the Arkansas Municipal League.

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Silence not taking high road Opinion

My Turn

By Anita Tucker Voice Editor

On May 24, 2020, SNYP Arkansas posted the following: “We will not be able to take in anymore Pitbull Terriers or Pit crosses because we do not have a safe outlet (rescue) that is willing to take them. If Officer Pike brings in one of these, the owner has 5 days to claim it.” A SNYP supporter shrilly claims that does not mean euthanize the dogs, and director Lori Treat tried to restate that policy at a Clinton City Council meeting earlier this month when she said that just meant after five days,

the owner will have to go through the process of adopting their own dog. Suddenly, the five days turned into eight days, and before you know it, as she read from Voice editorials, we were talking about cats. Nothing was ever written about cats, but I guess any distraction will do. The question here is: What happens to the dogs after five days? If they aren’t reclaimed, what is their fate? Some are praising Treat for not responding to that question - and it’s not only from me - on social media. But that’s where the policy change was posted, so refusing to answer the question on the same forum is really not taking the higher moral ground here. It’s like the grade school

Dear Editor: Aretha Franklin's 1967 hit single "Respect" was also a statement of power and individual responsibility. Respect seems to be a lost art in many areas of society these days. Individual respect, respect for others, respect for authority as well as respect for order and procedure are essential in a productive, organized society. Without it, things would get out of hand real quick. No process can be established without respect. No positive changes can be made without it. Personal respect requires a pride of who we are and it carries over to our respect for others around us. Respect is not synonymous with superiority. As a matter of fact, those who think they are superior or more important than someone else have a lack of respect for others, which automatically effects their respect for themselves. That is what creates bias, hatred, prejudice and ultimately guilt. This lack of respect is demeaning and self-absorbed. It has no compass to gauge responses or to establish consistent protocol. Self-pity is often the result of such behavior, and that often produces the blame game. When people begin to blame others, then violence and anger is often directed outward toward that person or group of people. At this point, there is no mirror for self-reflection to take place. This effects everyone of all races, creeds and genders. Unfortunately, the response to lack of respect is to cater to it, in hopes of creating the necessary respect on all sides. This is a futile gesture. We have seen it time and time again in our society. It only digs the hole deeper for

bully who pushes down a nerdy kid then runs off instead of facing the consequences of his or her actions. Also at the meeting, Treat said the Voice accused her of asking for money from the city. Never said that. It’s not necessary to ask for money when one can just say what is needed and get it that way. For example, if I’m having car trouble and ask you to get me a new transmission, I didn’t have to ask you for $4,000. I finally finished going through the city of Clinton’s receipts and costs and here’s what I found: the city has paid for a grinder pump, a tank, several yards of concrete, lumber, a septic pump and other supplies at a total of right at $6,000

other causes to drop into. Rather than encouraging respect from individuals, we have a strong tendency to passify them. It's like giving a child a piece of candy when the child is screaming for candy, just to shut them up. The main aspect of respect is that it is earned, not just arbitrarily given out. This is from all sides of the equation. For respect builds trust and trust is a reliable standard. There is no shame or apprehension in trust. We live in a world these days which is deficient of trust; and I believe this is primarily due to the lack of respect. Respect for individual rights is a blanket which is consistent across the board. It covers people on all sides of the equation. There is no person or groups of people who are any more or less deserving of respect. It is impossible to have respect for someone's individual rights if a person has no respect for authority. Authority is not autonomous, however. It doesn't stand alone, and cannot properly function without respect for individual rights. If real change is to be achieved in our world, then I believe it must start with this one very powerful, but basic principle: We must all learn to respect each other, for when we do, it will build trust, and in turn, cause us to respect ourselves, individually and collectively as people.

in the past three years. I’m not saying those costs should not have been covered by the city, but it does add up. Especially when we’re talking about a facility that no longer best serves the public interest.

The Pit Files

De Murphree Clark says that out of every dog she or her family has ever owned, “I would say my pit was the most loving. He was a very muscular strong dog but never intentionally hurt a person or animal. He loved everyone. Because of their strength it takes more determination and dedication when training and teaching manners on the owners part. But that is the case with

De Murphree Clark says her pit bull was the most loving dog she ever owned. any larger dog. I believe any issues with the pit breed come from irresponsible owners. I don’t feel pits are for

anyone and everyone. However, Pitties will for ever be my favorite breed!”

Justice Act will bring needed reforms By U.S. Sen. John Boozman ties Everywhere (JUS- procedures and the accountable

The anger and frustration brought on by the horrific deaths of George Floyd and others at the hands of those charged with protecting the public have pointed a spotlight on the need for reform. We need to ensure all Americans have faith in law enforcement. President Trump has signed an executive order that will direct federal funding to only those law enforcement agencies that meet high standards around use-offorce and de-escalation. It provides incentives for law enforcement agencies to use a nationwide database to track terminations, criminal convictions and civil judgments against law enforcement officers. Additionally, it prioritizes training for police and social workers responding to incidents involving the mentally ill, homeless individuals and those struggling with substance use disorders. The introduction of the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communi-

TICE) Act was crafted by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. Scott has personally experienced instances of abuse, but he also emphasizes the important role of law enforcement in our society and rejects the false choice between supporting police officers or supporting communities of color. He is well suited to lead the Senate’s attempt to propose meaningful reforms. His work has produced a bill that focuses on training and tactics that lead to the de-escalation of force, accountability for instances of officer misconduct and greater public transparency within the criminal justice system. The bill seeks to strengthen training methods and tactics throughout law enforcement jurisdictions—particularly when it comes to use-of-force, means of de-escalation and an officer’s duty to intervene. The JUSTICE Act does this by using the power of the purse to encourage the adoption of new

elimination of specific tactics like the practice of utilizing chokeholds. The JUSTICE Act takes a similarly bold approach to promoting accountability and transparency. It disseminates new best practices for discipline, suspension or dismissal when necessary. It also makes key reforms to the hiring process to make sure departments looking to hire new officers will have access to the prior disciplinary records of job candidates. It again uses federal funds to promote changes by creating a matching grant program to fund state and local government use of body cameras, requiring them at all times and establishing penalties for violation of this policy. The vast majority of officers are good, honest individuals who provide a valuable service. They have a difficult, but vitally important job, which most carry out with the utmost professionalism. Ensuring that officers who abuse power are held

Jeff Stansbery Leslie

helps law enforcement just as much as the public. We can help foster better relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve through proper reform. That is why I am a cosponsor of this legislation and why it has the endorsement of the National Sheriffs’ Association and the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association. With the exception of those parroting extreme ‘abolish the police’ talking points, members of both parties, in each chamber, are closer than most realize on these issues. There is a consensus that reforms that promote transparency, accountability and procedures that lead to safer interactions between officers and the community are the key to real reform. We must turn that consensus into action and pass meaningful legislation that will improve the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they admirably strive to protect and serve.

Friday night, the Burnt Ridge Volunteer Fire Department assisted the Fairfield Bay department at a residential structure fire on Locust Drive.

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cause there are more cases now and more chances of us catching it. I have got my late garden planted, I hope it all comes up. We had our first squash casserole.

Thelma Murray Shirley

The Reeves family held a gathering Sunday through Wednesday. Attending were Lodean Reeves’ nephew Tony and Mary Jane Hutchens of Sioux City, Iowa and their daughter, Sarsh Jane and Curtis Waldemar and their baby girl, Allysa, Tony's sons Josh and Caleb,Tony's dad, Cliff Hutchens of Jacksonville, and Lodean's nieces Lisa and Lana Nelson, Laura and Joel Gambrell of Rupert. These are descendants of the late Mat and Opal Harness Reeves. We are all getting tired of Covid-19, but we are in more danger now than ever be-

Jeff Burgess Crabtree

The Farmers’ Almanac says this week and next are good days for cutting firewood. All activities at the EHC building in Rupert remain cancelled this week. Venus has now moved from “Evening Star” status to “Morning Star,” as it continues to brighten low in

the eastern predawn sky. The Crabtree Senior Night Potluck will not be held Friday at the Foursquare Church. The first quarter moon is official Sunday at 3:16 a.m. Note that the Sunday worship service, at the Crabtree Foursquare Church, is being held at 10:45 a.m, not p.m. as misstated last week. No reports of anyone showing up at that time, but let’s get it right. The governor’s directives on social distancing are encouraged. The Alread Independence Day Fireworks will be held at dusk on the 4th, although there will be no food and drink vendors. Organizers ask that spectators stay in their vehicles or wear masks and follow CDC guidelines for social distancing. Fireworks T-shirts are available in advance through Robin Chavez and Ashley Paulin. That bit of sum-

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Pool winners - Scotland Community Center winners last week were (from left) first place Doyle Scroggins, second place Jason Allen, and third place James Foreman. Winners from June 8 were James Foreman, first place, Doyle Scroggins, second place, and Jimmy Allen, third place. mer heat last week saw my dogs moving away from their regular nighttime sleeping locations around the house to the other end of the driveway. In past years that has meant the copperheads were coming in close at night to hunt for mice under my house, nearby outbuildings and woodpile. While I have read they are very low on the list of “likely to die from,” they lead the “most likely to be bit by” list. I guess I should stop wearing sandals when I go out at night. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west 16 community, call or text Jeff Burgess, 7451249.

Patsy Ward Formosa

Marion Smith spent Monday night in the hospital as a precaution to make sure there wasn't a problem with her heart. She went back Wednesday for minor surgery. It was a problem with her esophagus. She is doing fine now. It was outpatient, so she came home and caught up on her

sleep. Margie Beckham and I went to Conway on Monday for her appointment with the dermatologist. We shopped for a while and got stuff we haven't been able to find lately. We made another day of doctor and shopping! My brother, Bill Blair, came to visit on Tuesday. I fixed breakfast for us. I made buttermilk biscuits and they were really good! He is going to do some work on my cellar. I have it cleaned out and it is unique. They knew how to build them back when it was built. I got my garden tilled and ready for planting on Wednesday. Hope to get a few things planted. My niece, Kelly Blair and her son, Gradon, came for a visit on Thursday. Bill came with them. We had another good visit. My sister, Thelma Murray, came by for a while on Thursday afternoon and then Margie Pounds came and visited for a while. I have had a good week. Sammy Story's visitors this week were here daughter, Barbara Ashley and her daughter, Katie, and her children, Ender and Lydia, all of Maumelle. They spent a couple days with Sammy. Anne Mann came by for a short visit on Friday afternoon. She had been to an auc-

tion. She said she found some goodies, but didn't buy anything she didn't need. Marva and R.G. Ward have been camping for a couple of weeks. They went to the campground at Choctaw on May 31 and came home on June 14. Accompanying them was Sindee and David Morse and John and Teresa Ward. They brought their party barges and they, along with the grandchildren, all had a good time. Rylan and Landon came on Tuesday and then Erica and Frankie picked them up on Friday. They went tubing and swimming, so they all had a good time. Frankie and Erica, Rylan and Landon came down this Friday and spent the night with them. DeLane Story has been busy with the plumber and the heat and air person. Maybe she'll have everything working right before long. I wish you all a great week. God bless all.

Fairfield Bay

Fairfield Bay plans to hold its annual Fourth of July event, featuring a parade Saturday morning through downtown at 9:30 a.m. The fireworks show will start about dark on Friday, July 3. Before the display, there will be music by the Zac Dunlap Band from 6-8 p.m.

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Obituaries

vid K. Adams and Sherman W. Adams and his wife, Regina, all of Clinton, Arkansas; one grandson; four siblings, Doris J. Ingram of Scotland, Arkansas, Lillie E. Hendrix, Tommy D. Collins and his wife Judy and Terri L. Fisher, all of Clinton; other relatives and many friends. Visitation was Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Naija Adams in Clinton. Funeral services Naija Laquita Adams, followed at 10 a.m. at the 79, of Clinton was born funeral home. Burial was in June 28, 1940 to the late Shady Grove Cemetery. Thomas and Murdeen (Williams) Collins in Shirley, Ar- Zella McCoy kansas and passed from Zella May Johnson Mcthis life on June 13, 2020 in Coy, 57, of Clinton, departClinton. ed from this world on FriShe was a produc- day, June 12, 2020. She tion control manager in the was born August 20, 1962 communications industry in Black Oak, Arkansas to for over 20 years. the late Ed and Ola Pearl She was preceded in Johnson. Zella enjoyed death by her parents, hus- horses, drawing, animals, band, Delba Dean Adams, and fishing. and two brothers, James Left to cherish her memCollins and Coleman Col- ory are her children, Rylins. on Wilfong, Betty Jean WilLeft to cherish her fong, Danny Ray Wilfong, memory are two sons, Da- and Kenny Lee Wilson; sib-

lings, Walter Johnson, Leon Johnson, Margret Johnson, Mary Johnson; five grandchildren; her partner of 15 years, William Seargent; and many nieces, nephews, friends and other family members. Zella is preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Ola Johnson.

Burchard Felton

Burchard Earl Felton, 41, was born on February 17, 1979 to Larry Dale Felton and Teresa (Postell) Emmons and passed from this life on June 12, 2020 in Little Rock. He is preceded in death by his brother, Charles Lewis of Leslie, Arkansas. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Teresa Em-

mons of Conway, Arkansas; two brothers, Billy Postell, Jonathan Felton; one sister, Lauren Phillips; and a host of other family members. Graveside service was 3 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Rupert, Arkansas, Earl’s Aunt Terry Harrell officiated.

arene in Clinton, Arkansas. She was a nurse. Janna was married to the late Jerry Dale Massey and to this union was born two sons, Daniel and Jered Massey. She also had five grandchildren; and two siblings, Jackie Garvin and Del Haymes. Janna is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Eliza Haymes and husband. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday June 24, 2020 in the Chapel. Burial will be in Campbell Cemetery near Leslie, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Jered Massey, Daniel Massey, Clay Szitar, John Pruden, Kevin Mayes and Janna Massey Patrick Bennett. Honorary Janna Haymes Massey, pallbearer will be Jonathan age 61 of Leslie, Arkansas Manning. passed from this life on Friday, June 19th, 2020 at her Searcy County home. She was born in LitJuanita Smith, 89, of tle Rock, Arkansas on Feb- Marshall, Arkansas passed ruary 9, 1959 to Charles awayThursday, June 18, Othor Haymes and Eliza 2020. Funeral services Louise Clark Haymes. were Saturday, June 20, Janna was a member of 2020. Burial was in Dongothe First Church of the Naz- la Cemetery.

Virus found in rabbits

By Randy Zellers DV-2) emerged in 2010, troduced to our state.” potential to be very deArkansas Game and which also affects wild An outbreak of RH- structive in rabbit popFish Commission rabbit and hare species DV-2 was document- ulations where it oc-

A new disease is sweeping through rabbit populations in the United States, and it has officials at both the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture concerned. Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV) is a highly contagious virus that is nearly always fatal and is capable of causing high mortality in both domestically raised rabbits and wild rabbit species found in Arkansas. The virus has been recognized since the 1980s as a disease of domestic rabbits, but a new strain (RH-

native to North America. Arkansas’s two native rabbit species, the eastern cottontail and swamp rabbit, both can see large die-offs if the virus reaches The Natural State. “There are protocols and transport restrictions that can prevent the spread of diseases in domestic populations, but once a disease is found in wild populations, it may become established with little hope of eradication,” said Dr. Jenn Ballard, state wildlife veterinarian for the AGFC. “We haven’t found this disease in Arkansas, yet, and we want to do everything we can to keep it from being in-

ed beginning in March 2020 in the southwestern U.S. and has spread quickly through domestic and wild rabbits. To date, cases have been detected in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas as well as being reported in Mexico. Ballard stresses that RHDV-2 is not the same thing as tularemia, also known as “rabbit fever,” a well-known bacterial disease that can be passed to humans. “Neither virus strain of RHDV is known to infect humans, other pets or livestock outside of the rabbit and hare family,” Ballard said. “But this virus has the

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Gerald Harper’s Store

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Step Back In Time

Ken McWilliams

We grew up poor and didn't know it, cause everyone else was too. One old cow, a couple of hogs and a pair of over-worked mules. Sawin’ wood and pickin’ cotton until our backs got sore. But we all had fun, when our work was done, at Gerald Harper’s store. We told stories, some are true, as we sipped on a bottle of Coke. We gathered ’round and listened, tryin’ to hear some joke. A penny, bought a lot of things, but a quarter bought a whole lot more. We always seemed to fill our needs, down at Gerald Harper’s store. Gerald was a big ol boy, and held his temper some. Sometimes when we’d get out of hand, he say, now listen, son, You best behave

Gerald Harper’s Store was on this block in Shirley back in the 1960s. if you want to stay, he didn’t say no more. We knew exactly what he meant at Gerald Harper’s store. Then one day the

call came out for signing of the draft You could have heard a pin drop, Vietnam was coming fast. Sending us to fight

(Photo courtesy of Jerel Brown)

somewhere we’d never been before, We said goodbye to all we loved, down at Gerald Harper’s store. Lying in this fox-

hole, many thoughts go through my mind, raising hell with all the boys in another place in time. I’d gladly give my

other arm to go back just once more And buy penny candy down at Gerald Harper’s store.

Life on the family homestead By Nova Caldwell Scroggins and my great-grand- together and helped re- taking it to the workers stead.

During this time of uncertainty in our country, I’m very thankful for my parents, the loving extended family I was blessed with and for the privilege to have grown up in a community in Van Buren County near Shirley, known as Pleasant Valley Community. The photo I am sharing with this article is of the Caldwell Homestead located in the Pleasant Valley Community, between Shirley and Fairfield Bay. The property was homesteaded in 1895 by my great-grandfather, Nathaniel Hensley

mother, Mary “Polly” Bradford Hensley. The original farm house was destroyed by a tornado in 1929. Nathaniel and Polly Hensley’s eldest daughter, Eliza Ann Hensley Caldwell and her husband, George Caldwell (my paternal grandparents) lived in the original farm house along with adult children, Ima Caldwell and Ed Caldwell (my dad). Also, a widowed sisterin-law of George Caldwell, Lottie Caldwell lived with the family. After the tornado destroyed the original farmhouse, family members, caring neighbors and others came

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build the house for the George Caldwell family. The family never forgot the kindness and support shown to them by their family and neighbors. History confirms it was a difficult time for people to make a living to support their families in those days, and what a sacrifice it was for neighbors and family to take time away from their regular jobs and farms to help others in need. I recall a letter received years ago from a cousin who lived in Maryland, writing about her parents who lived in the Pleasant Valley Community, William and Bessie Cook cooking food and

at the Caldwell house and to other neighbors who couldn’t cook because of damage to their houses. Another cousin talked about his grandfather, O.V. McGlathery, traveling from Shirley to Pleasant Valley to help with the construction of the farm house. I visualize in my mind the means of travel to the work site. Most likely they either rode a horse or traveled in a wagon pulled by a team of mules. What a lesson to be learned about comparison and love for one another. George and Eliza Ann Caldwell and family lived in the new farm house until their deaths in 1939 and 1941. The adult children were caregivers for their parents. In addition to the two adult children who lived with them, there were seven older adult children who were married and had families of their own that lives in a close by proximity of the Caldwell Home-

A short time after the deaths of their parents, there was the declaration of war, World War II was upon the Country and Ed Caldwell volunteered to serve in the Army. An interesting note is that he was almost too old to serve in the military in those days according to the age limit of the military. He wanted to serve his country, travel through several States and those countries across the ocean. In deed he did, touring 16 states and five countries. He was the oldest PFC in his unit and proudly served with the 84th Infantry Division as a communications lineman, receiving awards and recognition for his service. Ed Caldwell returned home to the family farm in November 1945. He always praised the military and stayed in contact with his “army buddies” as he referred to them. In December 1945, he married Glen-

na Ragsdale and I was born three years later. They lived on the family farm almost forty years. Dad’s death was in January 1986. I want to share some of my memories and give honor to the Pleasant Valley Community, my hometown and of growing up on the Caldwell Homestead surrounded by awesome family and neighbors.

Long days, relaxing nights

After a hot summer day of my parents working in the fields or garden, often my dad was either plowing rows of corn with his team of mules (Kate and Jude), rows of cucumbers to be harvested for the pickle plant, or potatoes for sale to people who traveled from other towns to our farm to purchase produce. My mother and I See Homestead on page 7

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The Pleasant Valley community was home to the Caldwell family. (Photo courtesy of Robbie Watts)

Homestead During the months from page 6 that school was in session, the school bus picked cucumbers for stopped in front of our market or canned vege- house and I, along with tables from the garden. all the neighborhood Sometimes we helped kids, rode the bus to Dad in the fields. Vege- the Shirley School. The tables and some meats bus driver was Benton were preserved by can- Harper. We enjoyed ridning them in a pressure ing on the school bus cooker or a water bath, with Mr. Benton. He some referred to it as a was kind and patient cold pack cooker. Al- with his loud passenso, I recall the smoke- gers. We would somehouse that set behind times ask Mr. Benton the house where pork in the mornings if he meat was cured, or we would stop in Shirley might say preserved to- and let us get off the bus day. Freezing the vege- to buy candy, a soda or tables were not an op- ice cream from the lotion then. Electric pow- cal merchants, such as er was available to our McKinney Grocery, Eoff house around 1950. At Grocery and Privitt’s the end of the day, my Store. We would walk parents and I would re- to school and be there lax on the front porch before classes startin the late evenings, ed. Getting off the bus sometimes shelling in Shirley would not be purple hull peas or an option today. The snapping green beans. past was much more If you looked down the relaxed, and we were road to the east, you blessed to be a part of would often see my that generation. aunt, uncle and cousin, the Mell Hodge family, Visits with an aunt walking down the road In the summer, if to visit. We’d sit on the my chores and tasks front porch, the adults around the farm were discussing current hap- completed, I could penings, mail received walk to my Aunt Matfrom family in other tie Hodge’s house on towns, (keep in mind a weekday afternoon those were the days for a visit. We usually before landline phones watched shows on the were available for most black/white television, houses in the communi- Aunt Mattie always had ties) they shared home- cookies and Kool-aid grown garden vegeta- ready for her guests. bles and discussed the Aunt Mattie and Uncle agenda for the follow- Mell Hodge were one of ing day. When the light- a kind and I was blessning bugs would come ed to spend many afterout and fly around the noons with them during front porch, my aunt my early teen years. and uncle would leave They were the parour house in time to ents of four children, all walk home before dark, grown up before I was so any snakes crossing born. One of their sons, the road could be seen. Kermit Hodge and my Another life lesson to be dad served in the millearned, today we have itary together. My dad our air conditioned ve- had great respect for hicles and almost end- his nephew and the less choices of mod- hardships his nephew ern technology, and we endured while in the still can’t make the time military. Kermit was an to visit or communicate awesome cousin who with those people that visited at our house should be an important often, and we all love part of our lives. Mrs. Ruth for her con-

tinued encouragement to us as family and friends and for the faith she demonstrates in her life. The time spent with the Hodge family and the teachings of my parents greatly impacted my life and how we are to show respect to people, both personally and in the business world. Just a side note: My curfew for being home on week days was 5 p.m. That was the time set aside for the evening meal and and it wasn’t an option to be late. The Claudie and Willie Berry family were some of my closest friends growing up and that friendship has continued through the years. I spent many hours with the Berry family. Sometimes we worked, there were many chores to be done around the farm, and if I was there, it was an understood rule, we all worked until the tasks were completed. They had horses that were fun to ride; I recall a horse named Buckskin, there was a riding club organized in the community by the young men and teenage boys, and it wasn’t unusual for the club members to ride for several miles on weekends. We all attended basketball ballgames on scheduled week nights, enjoyed a Saturday afternoon ride to Shirley in the back of Mr. Claudie Berry’s pickup truck to meet up with friends, and gather at the best little café around. Good burgers, coke in a 6 oz. bottle with peanuts and music playing in the jute box - how many songs did we listen to for 5 cents, or was it a quarter? Favorite song was Last Date by Floyd Cramer. We often visited the Berry children’s grandparents on our ride home from Shirley. I recall visiting with both the Berry and Huggins

One person that I will mention is the lady that made many of my dresses when I was in grade school. I do recall that my grandmother Ragsdale and my mother would save the cloth sacks that cattle feed came in and if they collected enough of the same pattern, a dress could be made from the colorful printed fabric. Although not many of my dresses were made from feed sack fabric, I give praise and recognition to Ethel Harper for all the beautiful dresses she made for me to wear to school and church. Mrs. Ethel, husband Mr. Remmel, daughters Barbara and Becky resided in Pleasant Valley and were also members of our church family. Mrs. Ethel sewed for many people and I’m certain could have been a clothes designer today. Our neighbor located to the West of the Caldwell Homestead, Cecil and Clurcy Weaver. I was in contact with them from the time I was a baby, until their deaths. My dad was their uncle, we attended church together, Mrs. Clurcy and I attended gospel singings

and revivals around the nearby communities, school functions, Sunday afternoon drives, they were there to teach me how to drive their little black Falcon car, participated in our wedding, and the wedding reception was hosted in their home. After my dad passed away, Cecil and Clurcy saw to many of my mother’s needs. After Cecil and my mother passed away, my husband and I often traveled to Pleasant Valley on Saturday and looked forward to sharing lunch with Mrs. Clurcy and sitting on the back porch at her house. As I look back, my years spent in Pleasant Valley were far too short. I only lived at the Caldwell Homestead for a little over 17 years, graduating from Shirley High School and then relocating to Little Rock two weeks later to continue my education, learning more business skills and good work ethics, but some of the most important life lessons were etched in my mind from the examples taught and lived by family and neighbors in the Pleasant Valley Community.

grandparents. The Berry Family always said, and still do practice “There’s always room for one more person.” That’s very much observed today at their Christmas gatherings. We still have a fun time when we can get together and pick up where we left off from our last visit. On Sundays, my parents and I spent time attending church services in the community, often visiting family and neighbors. If the Sudoku Solution church had a preacher coming from another town to preach at the Pleasant Valley Church on Sunday, (and this time frame was when I was a young child) sometimes the preacher would spend Saturday night at our house. One of the preachers was Arlie Bonds from Clinton. I remember when church baptisms were held at a creek near Pee Dee. I was baptized at the bridge crossing Little Red River in Shir- Crossword Solution ley. We attended Vacation Bible School every summer, either at a church facility in Shirley or at Pleasant Valley Church. Christmas was a special time at Pleasant Valley. There was always a real cedar Christmas tree in the church building and we exchanged names among the church members for a gift exchange. Each person received a small gift at Christmas. I remember my Mother looked forward to celebrating Christmas at the church and selecting gifts from the local variety store in Shirley for the ladies of Italian Proverb the church. There were "They who sing through the summer so many special ladies must dance in the winter." and gentlemen that we looked up to and respected when I was a child living in Pleasant Valley Community and extended fellowship to Banner Mountain Community and Shirley.

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Central Arkansas

Little Red River

(updated 6-172020) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips.com (501-690-9166) said the river remains clear with a 12-hour generation schedule. The start time for generation has been varying between 9-11 a.m. Because this pattern can change, it is best to check the daily Southwestern Power Administration forecast when planning your fishing trip. Fishing is good by staying ahead of the new generation. The blue-wing olive mayflies are beginning to hatch, mostly in the afternoons ahead of the rising water. There is also a midge hatch in the morning. Wade fishing is available at the dam until the generation begins, at Cow Shoals until about an hour after the start of the generation, and Winkley Shoal until about 3½ hours after the start. This is the time it takes for the generation to reach these areas. The best flies seem to be small mayfly nymphs, hare’s ear nymphs and midge pupas in the lower water and larger nymphs in the deep areas. “If you are planning

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a canoe or kayaking trip on the river, please select a section of the river that will not be affected by the generation while you are on the river,” Greg says. “Avoid the high water and swift current caused by the generation. Be safe, and good fishing!”

Greers Ferry Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 468.50 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.54 feet msl). (updated 6-17-2020) Fish ’N Stuff (501-8345733) in Sherwood\says largemouth and smallmouth bass are hitting topwaters early in the morning and late in the evening, while the best fishing in the middle of the day is focusing on 20-25 feet depth with a Carolina rig. The water is a little high; anglers are urged to be cautious with all the boat traffic at Greers Ferry.

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White River

(updated 6-17-2020) Sportsman’s White River Resort (870-4532424) says the Corps of Engineers “is hardly running any water (at the dam), even though

the (Bull Shoals) lake is full.” With lower water, trout have been excellent. They say fishing has been really good using shrimp, PowerBait and stick baits.

Bull Shoals Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 693.80 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl). Table Rock Lake above Bull Shoals on Wednesday was at 929.64 feet msl (normal conservation pool is 917.00 feet msl). (updated 6-17-2020) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock reminds anglers and other lake users that there is still limited access to ramps and parking; call first, especially on weekends. The summer fishing patterns are in effect, he said. The bite has slowed down. Fish the conditions. Smaller Kentucky bass are out on main and secondary points, bluffs and bluff ends and being caught on swimbaits or jerkbaits near shad balls on cloudy and windy days. The spinnerbait or chatterbait on old channel banks and bushes with stained water will work as well. Big worms in sunken trees or a half-ounce jig in

green pumpkin orange or green pumpkin blue is good in 18-28 feet of water. Jewel Special Ops Jig or a Beaver flipping the bushes in less than 10 feet where you can reach the shore. Small poppers will work around fish busting the surface. Overall, the topwater has been slower than normal. For smallmouth, the gravel banks, boat ramps and old roads are good places to drag baits like the Ned rig, Hula Grubs Tubes, the Lil McMinnow or Carolina rigs 1832 feet down. Drop-shot summer patterns are also starting near the bluffs, main lake points and hump islands 2436 feet down. Check the flooded saddles and near down current areas holding bait. Water clarity is dingy to clear, he says, with surface water temperature hitting 80 degrees. The lake is 34 feet above normal conservation level and slowing falling.

Norfork Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 578.98 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 552.00 feet msl; AprilSept., 555.75 feet msl). (updated 6-17-2020) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort said, “It has been a while since I posted a fishing report on this forum, but that doesn’t mean I have not been out on the lake. I just have not been able to get out as much as I normally do. But if you want to see what our guests or I have been catching, go to Hummingbird Hideaway Resort’s Facebook page and you will see more frequent reports and photos.

“It took longer than normal, but Norfork Lake is warming up and the fish are just starting to enter into their summer pattern. This typically means that most species, especially striped bass, start to go deep to reach cooler water. With the warmer water a thermocline will form, but I have not noticed one at this time, but it will start soon in roughly 20 feet of water and as the warm summer days progress, it will go deeper and deeper. Once a thermocline forms, a lot of fish species will stay close to that level either a little above or a little below. The cold water starts just below the thermocline. “Striped bass fishing has been good. This has been one of the best years I have seen for topwater action for striped bass in many years. It is still occurring but is slowly coming to an end. Zara Spooks, Flukes, Kastmasters and live bait with no weight have all been working. The best time for topwater action is right as the sky starts getting a little bright, around 5:30 a.m. and it has been lasting for maybe an hour or until the sun comes up. I am finding stripers in the early morning on main lake points from 20 feet of water out to 100 feet of water. The fish at this time are on the surface to 10 feet deep. Once the sun gets above the tree line the stripers are going deeper. I have caught them anywhere from 40 feet down to 70 feet. It can be any depth, but typically I have been in 100-plus feet of water. The stripers are tending to come shallow again right as it is getting dark. Main lake points have been the best areas for me.

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“Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass have been in the same areas as striped bass early in the morning. They are chasing shad on the surface, and this bite typically has lasted longer than the topwater striped bass bite. When the bass go down, work the shoreline out to 30 feet of water. Fish on points that have a lot of sunken brush on them. The bass seem to be hanging at the top of the sunken brush. Swimbaits, spinnerbaits and deeper diving crankbaits are all working well. Most other plastics are also working, but try and make the baits weedless, as you will need to fish on top of or inside of the brush. “Walleye are up in the sunken brush or near the old shoreline of 20-25 feet of water. Deep-diving minnow-style crankbaits such as a Berkley Flicker Minnow or Flicker Shad are working. They are scattered out, so keep working the shoreline. Crappie are also scattered out from the old shoreline up to near the new shoreline. Small grubs tipped with a crappie minnow have been picking up a few fish. There is a lot of brush under the water, so the crappie have lots of places to feed.” The current water depth has been fairly stable the last couple of days and is at 578.93 feet msl as of this report. The surface water temperature is in the upper 70s to low 80s. The water is clear with a slight stain, which Lou says, “is typical this time of year with the warmer water. Happy fishing and see you on the lake.”

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Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Pee Dee Baptist Church. 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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The Voice of Van Buren County

June 23, 2020

Page 11

Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT

MISC. FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS

PUBLIC MEETING INVITATION The City of Shirley invites its citizens and other interested persons to a public meeting in the Shirley Community Center parking lot, on Monday July 6, 2020 @ 6:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to identify potential outdoor park and recreation needs and priorities. Following the identification process, city officials will select those priorities to be submitted to the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism for an Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant application. Ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and special interest groups are encouraged to attend and participate. For those unable to attend the meeting, you may phone (501)723-8290. Written comments may be submitted to PO Box 195 Shirley, AR 72153.

EHC L.O.V.E. Club

of Clinton provides loving opportunities for volunteerism and education. For info: 745-1249

F. L. Davis Cash Lumber will be taking applications for a full time hardware clerk/ cashier position. ---------The positions requires excellent customer service skills, the ability to multitask, reliability, and previous cash handling experience. If you are social media/tech savvy, this would be a plus.

Applications can be picked up at 160 Park Street Clinton, AR

for crocheted items, knickknacks, dishes and jewelry.

REAL ESTATE For Sale

WE BUY LAND FOR CASH •••••••••••••• Bar E Investment, Tom Elliott Assoc. Broker Ark. Mtn.Real Estate

501-745-4378

RESEARCH Reflect A Moment He said, "If you are faithful to what I have said, you are truly my disciples."

FOR SALE OR LEASE 20x40 Office with 8x40 Covered Porch and 3 Green Houses on 1 acre on Highway 65 South, Clinton, AR

PERSONALS

Call 501-940-5448

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For Rent

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY •••• Office or Retail Sites for lease 2000 to 2500 sq ft •••• NORTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTER Call: 501-253-0924

THINKING BIG “Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” -Oprah Winfrey

DUPLEXES FOR RENT

WANT TO BUY MISC. FOR SALE

Moving Boxes ***** Camper Trailer (30-34 feet long) ***** CALL 501-757-0154

WANTED

Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition. Call Tom 501-745-4378

FOR SALE BAY AREA 2015 CRAFTSMAN 42" RIDING MOWER RUNNING USED CONDITION $450.00 WITH TRAILER ALSO EXERCISE BIKE $50.00 Call: 501-470-9993

FOURTH DIVISION No.: 71PR-19-28

NO. CWC-19-68

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF CADENCE LYNN ENGLES, a minor

Tammie Mode vs Kenny Slack

TO: Phillip Ray Engles

Shop Booth 75 at Howard's Antiques

Nice 1000 sqft 2-bedroom Duplexes with appliances. No Pets. No Smoking. $600-$650/month plus deposit. Call: 501-745-5858 or 501-412-7682

FOR RENT Apartments and mobile homes in Bee Branch area. $450-$650/month. Deposit required. Call for availability (501) 581-8640

LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAULKNER COUNTY, ARKANSAS DIVISION 2

NOTICE OF HEARING

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Lalla Ostergren’s books “My Road Home” $15.00 and "12 Months of Gardening" $10.00 at The Voice 328 Main Street Clinton

WANT TO BUY

LEGAL

You are hereby notified that on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, beginning at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, a hearing will be held in the above referenced matter in the Courtroom of the Van Buren County Annex located at 100 Success Drive, Ste 27, Clinton, Arkansas, on the Petition for Adoption. /s/ Kent Tester KENT TESTER AR Bar #: 89123 Attorney Ad Litem 230 Hwy 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501)745-7077 kent@testerlaw.com

Sponsored by J.P. D. Holt VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2020-17 AN ORDINANCE CALLING AND SETTING A DATE FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF THE LEVY OF GENERAL LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX AT THE RATE OF ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT (0.50%) FOR THE PURPOSES DESCRIBED HEREIN; LEVYING SUCH GENERAL LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO. WHEREAS, the buildings and property occupied and operated by Ozark Health Medical Center for the purpose of serving the health care needs of the citizens of Van Buren County, Arkansas and surrounding areas are owned by Van Buren County, Arkansas; and WHEREAS, the Van Buren County Quorum Court has determined that additional revenues are needed to finance critical operation and maintenance expenses and capital improvement costs of Ozark Health Medical Center, and that such revenues can be obtained through the levy of the sales and use tax described below; and WHEREAS, Title 26, Chapter 74, Subchapter 2 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the “County Sales and Use Tax Act”) authorizes the levy of county-wide sales and use taxes in increments of oneeighth of one percent (0.125%); and WHEREAS, if approved by the electors of the County, the County has determined to levy a one-half of one percent (0.50%) general county-wide sales and use tax under the authority of the County Sales and Use Tax Act (the “0.50% Medical Center Sales and Use Tax”) for the purpose of funding operation and maintenance expenses and capital improvement costs at Ozark Health Medical Center, which 0.50% Medical Center Sales and Use Tax shall cease as of December 31, 2036; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is to call a special election on the levy of the 0.50% Medical Center Sales and Use Tax by the County and for related purposes; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Quorum Court of Van Buren County, Arkansas: Section 1. That under the authority of the County Sale and Use Tax Act and subject to approval by the electors of the County of the question set forth in Section 3 below, there is hereby levied (i) a sales tax at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.50%) on the gross receipts from the sale at retail within the County of all items and services which are subject to taxation under the Arkansas Gross Receipts Act of 1941, as amended (Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated §26-52-101 et seq.), and (ii) an excise (or use) tax at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.50%) on the storage, use, distribution or other consumption within the County of tangible personal property or taxable services subject to taxation under the Arkansas Compensating Tax Act of 1949, as amended (Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated §26-53-101 et seq.), on the sale price of the property or, in the case of leases or rentals, on the lease or rental price (collectively, the “0.50% Medical Center Sales and Use Tax”). The 0.50% Medical Center Sales and Use Tax shall be levied, and the net collections received after deduction of the administrative charges of 4846-7762-7324.3 the State of Arkansas and required rebates shall be utilized, to the extent required, only for the purpose of funding operation and maintenance expenses and capital improvement costs at Ozark Health Medical Center. The 0.50% Medical Center Sales and Use Tax shall be levied and collected only on the gross receipts, gross proceeds or sales price in the maximum amount allowed from time to time under Arkansas law, subject to rebates and limitation as required for certain “single transactions” as from time to time required under Arkansas law. The levy and collection of the 0.50% Medical Center Sales and Use Tax shall commence on and as of such date as provided in the County Sales and Use Tax Act and shall cease on December 31, 2036. Section 2. That there be, and there is hereby called, a special election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at which election there shall be submitted to the electors of the County the question of the levy of the 0.50% Medical

Kenny Slack 9056 Hwy 65 N Clinton, AR 72031 WARNING ORDER Are warned to appear in this court within thirty days to answer the complaint of the plaintiff. Failure to answer within 30 days could result in judgment against defendant. Date: 08-June-2020 Solicitor of Plaintiff District Court Faulkner Court By: /s/ Candace Stover ,DC Candace S. Stover, Deputy Clerk THIS NOTICE first published this 16th day of June, 2020.

Center Sales and Use Tax. Section 3. That the question shall be placed on the ballot for the special election in substantially the following form: SPECIAL ELECTION ON COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX LEVY There is submitted to the qualified electors of Van Buren County, Arkansas, the question of the levy of a one-half of one percent (0.50%) sales and use tax (the “0.50% Medical Center Sales and Use Tax”) under the authority of Title 26, Chapter 74, Subchapter 2 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the “County Sales and Use Tax Act”), the net collections of which will be distributed to the County and shall be utilized solely for the payment of costs and expenses associated with the operation and maintenance and capital improvements at the facility known as Ozark Health Medical Center which is owned by the County. The levy and collection of the 0.50% Medical Center Sales and Use Tax shall commence on and of such date as provided by Arkansas law and shall cease on December 31, 2036. Vote on the question by placing an “X” in one of the squares following the question, either for or against: FOR the adoption of a one-half of one percent (0.50%) Medical Center Sales and Use Tax within Van Buren County, Arkansas, the net collections of such tax to be distributed only to the County and used only for the purposes related to Ozark Health Medical Center described above AGAINST the adoption of a one-half of one percent (0.50%) Medical Center Sales and Use Tax within Van Buren County, Arkansas, the net collections of such tax to be distributed only to the County and used only for the purposes related to Ozark Health Medical Center described above Section 4. That the election shall be held and conducted and the vote canvassed and the results declared under the law and in the manner now provided for Arkansas county elections unless otherwise provided in the County Sales and Use Tax Act, and only qualified voters of the County shall have the right to vote at the election. Section 5. That a copy of this Ordinance shall be given to the Van Buren County Board of Election Commissioners at least seventy (70) days prior to the date of the special election so that the necessary election officials and supplies may be provided. A certified copy of this Ordinance shall also be provided to the Director of the Department of Finance and Administration and to the Treasurer of the State of Arkansas as soon as practical. Section 6. That the results of the special election shall be proclaimed by the County Judge, and his proclamation shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation within the County. The proclamation shall advise that the results as proclaimed shall be conclusive unless attacked in the Circuit Court of Van Buren County within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of the proclamation. Section 7. That the County Judge and the County Clerk, for and on behalf of the County, be, and they hereby are authorized and directed to do any and all things necessary to call and hold the special election as herein provided and, (i) if the levy of the 0.50% Medical Center Sales and Use Tax is approved by the electors, to cause the 0.50% Medical Center Sales and Use Tax to be collected in accordance with the County Sales and Use Tax Act, and (ii) to perform all acts of whatever nature necessary to carry out the authority conferred by this Ordinance. Section 8. That the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be separable and if any provision shall for any reason be held illegal or invalid, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance. Section 9. That all ordinances and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Approved this 18TH day of June, 2020 APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION No: 71PR-20-58 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LORETTA LAVERNE EADS, deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 3102 Buttercreek Rd. Scotland, AR 72141 DATE OF DEATH: October 7, 2019 The undersigned on the 8th day of June caused an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate to be filed with respect to the Estate of Loretta Laverne Eads, deceased, with the Clerk of the probate division of the Circuit Court of Van Buren County under A.C.A. 28-41-101. 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. THIS NOTICE first published this 16th day of June, 2020 /s/ Kent Tester KENT TESTER AR Bar #: 89123 Attorney for the Estate 230 Hwy 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501)745-7077 FAX (501) 745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com Sponsored by J.P. D. Holt VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2020-18 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY; WHEREAS: The Personnel Policy was updated with Ordinance #2020-16, although some sections were incorrect this ordinance will correct those sections and should be retroactive; and WHEREAS: On page 14, 5-Employee Classification, Attendance, and Compensation, A-Employee Classifications, should state -The County’s office hours for normal business are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and WHEREAS: Page 21, D-Paid Leave, 1-Sick Leave should state-Sick leave accrues to all eligible employees (accrual begins after a sixth month probationary period) at the rate of four (4) hours per biweekly pay period. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: Section 1: The Van Buren County Personnel Policy be amended under sections 5-A Employee Classification, page 14 and section D-1 Sick Leave on page 21 as stated above. Section 2: This ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare, it is therefore declared that an emergency exists and this ordinance shall be in full force and in effect from and after its passage. Approved this 18TH day of June, 2020 APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAULKNER COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION NO. 23PR-2020-253 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES GENE HOOTEN, SR., deceased NO. 23PR-2020-253 NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 86 Skinner Hill Conway, AR 72032 DATE OF DEATH: September 6, 2017 The undersigned was appointed Executrix of the estate of the above-named decedent on June 9, 2020. A contest of the probate can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) 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 16th day of June, 2020. TED GENE HOOTEN, Administrator By: /s/ Nathan S. Morgan NATHAN S. MORGAN, Bar No. 2009269 MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044

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The Voice of Van Buren County

June 23, 2020

Arkansas Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom State CoordinatorMatt Jackson presents a plaque and a check for $1,000 to Valarie TrawickLawson (Clinton High School Family & Consumer Science teacher). Lawson was selected as the Van Buren County teacher of the year, which qualified her for state competition. She will compete for the national title next summer at the national convention in Des Moines, Iowa. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the convention scheduled for this summer in Salt Lake City was canceled. Cactus flowers growing in Clinton

(Photo by Robert Snyder)

Anniversary celebration - Mary and Doyle Scroggins celebrated their 68th anniversary on June 17. She is the former Mary Alileen Jones and retired as secretary of Farm Bureau. Doyle is retired cattle rancher.

Meetings All meetings are open to the public. Van Buren County Quorum Court, 6 p.m., third Thursday of the month at the Courthouse Annex, Highway 65, Clinton. Clinton City Council, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East. Damascus City Council, 6 p.m., second Tuesday of the month at City Hall on Highway 65.

Fairfield Bay City Council, 7 p.m., second Monday of each month at 130 Village Place, Suite 2F in the conference room. Shirley City Council, 7 p.m., second Monday of the month at the Shirley Community Center. Clinton Advertising and Promotion Commission, 6 p.m., third Tuesday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport on Highway 16 East. Shirley School Board, 6:30 p.m., fourth Monday of the month at

the PD Room, Administration Building. South Side-Bee Branch School Board, 5:30 p.m., third Monday of each month in the Linda Pennington Conference Room. Clinton School Board, 5:30 p.m., third Monday of each month at the Administrative offices building. Van Buren County Library board of directors meetings are held at 4 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the library meeting room.

Justices of the peace Dell Holt (D)

DISTRICT #1

(501) 745-3633 Home

(501) 253-3999 Cell

holtdell29@gmail.com

(501) 253-8819 Cell

nickie@cjbrownattorney.com

DISTRICT #2

Nickie Brown (I)

DISTRICT #3

Sarah Brown (R)

(501) 723-4776 Home

(501) 940-8159 Cell

Sarahbrown8159@gmail.com

Mary Philips (R

(501) 884-3046 Home

(501) 253-1447 Cell

maryphilips@artelco.com

(501) 328-7022 Cell

russell@lock-woodelectric.com

DISTRICT #4 DISTRICT #5

Russell Hensley (R)

DISTRICT # 6

John Bradford (R)

(501) 335-7772 Home

(501) 514-3736 Cell

johnlbradford@yahoo.com

Brian Tatum (I)

(501) 745-4276 Home

(501) 253-6630 Cell

briantatumjp7@gmail.com

Virgil Lemings (R)

(501) 745-3213 Home

Lemingsvirgil@gmail.com

Ester Bass (I)

501-723-8111

ebass50@icloud.com

DISTRICT #7 DISTRICT #8 DISTRICT #9