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TUESDAY, June 25, 2019 / Vol. 5 Issue 26 / 75 cents

JPs reject funding for treasurer’s aide

The weather turns - The fog rolls in over the Archey Fork of the Little Red River as the weather begins to turn bad last week. Some lost power and there was wind damage, but no injuries were reported. (Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

It appears that the Van Buren County treasurer’s office will not be adding an employee anytime this year. An ordinance to fund a position for an assistant to Mistie Wilson, who won election as treasurer last November, was defeated Thursday evening on a 5-2 vote of the Quorum Court. Justices of the Peace Dell Holt and Sarah Brown were not at the meeting. Voting to fund the position were Ester Bass and John Bradford. Voting against it were Brian Tatum, Mary Philips, Gary Linn, Virgil Lemings and Nikki Brown. Tatum said before the vote that he just did not see the money in county general to fund it. “It’s the same old tune,” he said, adding that he thought the proposed starting salary of $15.52 per hour was too high. Wilson has requested the position

be funded at almost every Quorum Court meeting this year. She requested $34,286 for the position last week. Wilson was not at Thursday’s meeting. “This is not a good time” to ask for the funding, Philips said. Bass argued that Wilson needed an assistant. Wilson has put the JPs on notice that she will be on vacation later this summer and needs help. She has said that when she went to a meeting earlier this year it took her two days to catch up. The assistant’s position formerly was part of the office, but former Treasurer Kim Hunley cut the position several years ago. Also at the meeting, County Judge Dale James said the county’s rock crusher is now up and running. He said a top priority See Quorum Court on page 9

Truck smashes through bank A Van Buren County deputy responded to an alarm call at a Shirley bank on June 14, and discovered a truck inside. The entire front wall of the bank was destroyed and on the ground, the deputy reported. Inside the bank was an older model pickup partially buried under an interior wall. Marcy and Harry Johnson Jr. of Shirley told the deputy it was their truck. They said they were across the street at a gas station hooking up a chain to tow another vehicle when the truck slipped back into gear and rolled out of the parking lot, the report

states. It jumped the curb across the street and struck a boulder weighing about 500 pounds, knocking the boulder about 10 feet out of its planter, then struck the bank’s front doors and plowed through the wall, the report states. A 16-foot section of the front of the bank, office furniture and an interior wall were destroyed, the deputy reported. Marcy Johnson, 45, who had been driving before the accident, was cited for no proof of insurance and failure to pay registration. Harry Johnson, 38, was arrested on outstanding warrants.

Quilts for heroes - A Quilt of Valor presentation by Donna Bryant of A Second Tour, QOC Group was conducted during the morning church service at Shady Grove Baptist Church of Shirley, Arkansas on June 16, 2019. Tommie Dean Collins (left), United States Marine Corp. 1970-1972 and Vietnam veteran Dusty Dewberry, September 1967-May 1969, received the quilts.

Legal pot sold in Clinton - Arkansas Natural Products opened the doors to a line of medical card holders at 10 a.m. June 20 at its store in Clinton. The day was hot but the buyers were orderly. Prices for an ounce of marijuana were set at $450. The store plans to add edibles down the line.

Chase, Taser strike precede man's arrest A Shirley man who tried to elude authorities ended up being tasered by a deputy near a dead-end road last week. The deputy was patrolling on Highway 16 East on June 16 observed a black Cadillac passenger car turning onto Henderson Road and ran the license plate. It did not match and he activated his lights, according to an arrest affidavit. The vehicle turned onto Hill Street without signaling the sped up, the affidavit states. The deputy radioed in a pursuit in progress. The road dead ended, the car stopped and the passenger jumped out and ran toward the woods. The deputy gave chase while a Clinton police officer stayed with the driver. The deputy said he warned

the subject to stop or he would use his Taser. Subject failed to comply, deputy used his Taser and the subject hit the ground, according to the affidavit. Driver Jennifer Spaeth was placed under arrest on a charge of fleeing. Crime system information came back showing that passenger Daniel Burroughs was an absconder from Arkansas Parole Board and had seven active warrants for his arrest, three of them felonies, throughout the state. K-9 Jack alerted to the odor of illegal narcotics in car and a search found syringes containing clear liquid suspected to be meth, smoking device with marijuana residue, digital scales, smoking devices, with res-

Burroughs idue, plastic bags containing approximate 25 grams of white crystal-like substance, according to the report. Burroughs, 48, has been charged with possession of methamphetamine with purpose to deliver, a Class A felony, two felony counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, and misdemeanor fleeing on foot. In other recent felony arrests: - Michael Mills, 44, of Clinton has been charged with felony theft of propSee Arrests on page 9

Outstanding Teen - Brooke Bradford of Shirley placed fourth in the Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen pageant held June 14 in Little Rock. Brooke was the winner of a $1,000 scholarship and also received the Gracie Stover Lead by Example scholarship for $500, and a $500 Overall Interview award. Brooke, a Clinton High School student, is the daughter of Wayne and Lacy Bradford.

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Program ends with awards (Top photo) Awards were given on the last day of the PAWS Summer Reading and Muttigrees program at Clinton Elementary. Every student received the completion award, each teacher gave an award for most books read at home, perfect attendance, and best behavior. A student was chosen from each Muttigrees class to receive the award for best attitude. (Right photo) Officer Brian Tatum from Arkansas Game and Fish demonstrates the talents of Jazz, who is trained to sniff out everything from people to other ground disturbances. Dear Editor: I have been disheartened by the sight of tens of thousands of board feet of potential lumber, and untold cords of heating wood, being burned for convenience as part of Highway 65 improvements. It’s estimated that 18 million acres of forest is disappearing annually as a result of deforestation, the permanent destruction of forest in order to make land available for other uses. And the price of lumber just continues to go up and up. I can’t help but wonder if maybe “the way we’ve always done it” just isn’t good enough anymore. Jeff Burgess Crabtree Dear Editor: I am wondering why the local newspapers aren't reporting the news from the sheriff's office. An accidental shooting of a deputy, an attack on an innocent party by a K-9 dog, just to name a couple. Why haven't these things been in the paper? Mike Brown Clinton (Editor's note: It's not for a lack of trying. Seems everything we inquire about from the sheriff's office is "under investigation.")

Clinton Drug

Employee of the Month

Nathan Bartrow Pharmacist

April 2019

To compete with writing Clinton student Mary Tavares earned a spot to compete in Creative Writing at the National Beta Convention in Oklahoma City last week.

Ron Henson BSRN

This is a no-parking zone Have you ever known someone who had Parkinson’s disease? It’s horrible. It strikes the part of the brain called the Substantia Nigra. That’s the area of the brain that produces dopamine. Parkinson’s causes tremors, slow movements, stiffness and difficulty balancing yourself. I don’t know who this guy Parkinson is, but who would want a disease as horrific as this named after you? There are some signs you can look for that might predict whether you are at risk for getting this: • Restless sleep. Usually when people are dreaming, they lay perfectly still. Those who develop Parkinson’s display a lot of movement in their arms and legs during the REM sleep stage. • The aforementioned

tremors in the hand, arm or leg. • Loss or reduced sense of smell. • Constipation or other gastrointestinal difficulties. • Joint stiffness. • Dizziness or lightheadedness. • Smaller handwriting, which may be due to the stiffness in your hands. • Neck pain. • Excessive sweating. • Mood or personality change (my family would welcome this however). If you fear that you may be developing Parkinson’s, you are going to have to see your doctor. There is some good news, a recent study found that vigorous exercise twice a week can significantly delay the progression of this disease. But that brings up another question, is there anything that exercise doesn’t help?

Student to compete in roping Cooper Fowler, an eighth-grader at South Side-Bee Branch, has qualified for the Arkansas Team at the 15th annual National Junior High Rodeo this month in Huron, South Dakota. Cooper will be competing in team roping and calf roping, He also will be ribbon roping in honor of his friend Brander Smith who recently passed away. Featuring roughly 1,000 contestants from 44 states, five Canadian provinces, Australia and Mexico, the rodeo is the world's largest junior high rodeo. In addition to competing for more than $80,000 in prizes, contestants will also be vying for more than $200,000 in college scholarships and the chance to be named a National Junior High

Cooper Fowler will compete in the national junior rodeo competition. Finals Rodeo World Champion. To earn this title, contestants must finish in the top 20 – based on their combined times/scores in the first two rounds – to advance to Saturday evening’s final round. World cham-

pions will then be determined based on their three-round combined times/scores. New this year is a $50,000 added money, optional jackpot, available to everyone at finals who cares to enter.

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June is the month for brides THAT

BANNER MOUNTAIN GIRL

I had planned to become a June bride, but circumstances beyond my control caused my wedding date to be changed from June to October – my favorite month of the year. I chose a Saturday for the wedding – one month after my 19th birthday. Back in those days when you were in love there was no alternative

by Freeda Baker Nichols

but marriage. Marriage seemed the right thing at the time and in the many years since then I’ve discovered that it was not only the best course to have taken, it has proved to be a satisfying experience — one with no space for dull moments. On the eve of our most recent anniversary, the second of our four

children — all of whom are grown-up now — telephoned to wish her father and me a happy anniversary. “I’m proud of you for being married so long,” she commended. “Not everyone can say that to their parents.” Her attitude interested me. How could I tell her that I owe the secret of my marital success to her father’s helpful, willing ways? For example, during disagreements, when I have threatened to move out (but did not mean it), he has always agreed to help me pack my belongings. Not only that, when

Star was born May 2, 2018.

I relayed her message to him, he smiled and said that actually he deserved hazardous duty pay. He’s retired from the Air Force; he served during the Vietnam War from a relatively safe distance — the Philippine Islands. And I have never hurled anything at him heavier than a few words, but some of them were possibly dagger sharp. Most of my words receive little attention from my husband, like those in poems and stories which I hope will be published. I tried once to get him

to read one of my poems. I chose the wrong time; he was going out the door to repair one of our two vehicles, which if one doesn’t need repair, the other does. “Would you like to read my poem?” I stammered, in my eagerness to share with him, then quickly added, “It’s about love!” He gave me a disinterested look. “You know how I’m always falling in love with you — again and again?” I asked. He grunted an acknowledgement. “Well, I’ve written a poem about that. Would

you like to read it?” He took a deep breath. “How long is it?” he asked. The tone in his voice cut as deep as an editor’s rejection slip. “Never mind,” I said, and placed the poem in my files. Whether or not that poem ever gets published is anybody’s guess. But I decided then to send my precious writing to editors first and let others read it published. I can only wonder if my marriage might have been more exciting had I been a June bride. But I doubt it.

It didn't take long for Star to find her way to the pond with the rest of the Pack.

A Star is born - Part 1 By Robert R. Gaut knew this was coming. grabs everything is site.

It was love at first sight when Robert R. Gaut met a little German shepherd with a big set of ears about a year ago. Here in his words is part 1 of Star’s story of her first year with the Pack.

July 19, 2018:

May I introduce the newest member of the Pack - so far so good. She is camping out with Remmie and Wessie tonight, Cassie is the only one that growled at her but Cassie growls at everyone except Colt and Corky. I named her Star for my mother. She had a silver German shepherd named Star when I was in high school. Star is kind of a unique silver gray with papers, and right now is all ears but will grow up to be around 100 pounds and she will do well. I will take her with the Pack to the pond in the morning.

We went for a walk to the pond and she hung real close to me, this was all new to her. She saw all of the other dogs in the water so she went in, too. She is doing well and we got our first bath when we got home, like trying to hold a greased pig, and now she is sound asleep at my feet, this little girl had my heart from hello.

July 21

Star has a lot of spunk. Shasta growled at her and she just stood back and barked at Shasta. When we were at the pond she even got a drink, she is learning fast. Sitting out on the front deck watching the sun rise and Star running and playing with Trigger and Bullet just makes life worthwhile.

July 24

It is awesome out there this morning being July 20 molested by the critters. Well I guess you Star is a real chewbee,

On our early morning get-about to the pond and to water the garden Miss Star was romping and playing in the mud, chasing butterflies, and anything else that moved. She already knows which trail in the woods leads home and July 24 led me all the way back, Introduced her to she is one sharp little Colt this morning, he just critter. Y looked at me and said, "No Pop, not another July 27 puppy." Then he just preLost Star this morntended she didn't exist. ing. We were around 1/4 July 25 mile back in the woods Got out early and and all of the Mutts were fired up the John Deer to in a frenzy over somefinish mowing in the cool thing so I hurried over of the morning. It was 7 to see what they had - a o’clock and I had turned cat in a tree, but when I the pack loose but every turned around Star was time I would get on the nowhere to be found. I tractor Star would get searched and called and under it so I put her and went back to the pond, miss Trigger in the house. but still no Star so I gathThey get along fine. So ered up the Pack and far all of them are doing headed back through OK but Corky, Cassie, the woods towards the and Shasta growl at her, house but still no sign to them she is just a lit- of her, said, "Self, maytle pest, but she doesn't be she went home,” so back down and is going we headed home and to be a very protective there the little critter was buddy, that is if I survive standing on the deck by the needle sharp teeth, I the front door and was can't pet her without her sure glad to see us, but chewing on me. not as glad as I was to see her. Well at least I July 26 found out she knows Ms Remmie was laying peacefully when Ms. Star ran up and grabbed her tail. Remmie jumped straight up. I can't even pet her without being bit, nothing is safe around here.

Baby Star sleeps the sleep of the innocent. where home is, she is relax, Miss Star crawled one smart little girl. up in my lap and started chewing on me, then July 28 laid down and crashed Another awesome sound asleep. We woke day up here in the up around 30 minutes Ozarks and welcome to later. She is getting betthe last weekend in Ju- ter about chewing on me ly, where has this year but I have to be careful gone, it is moving along and not jerk my hands at warp speed. Nice and away too fast, her little cool out on the deck at teeth are just like nee71 degrees with a clam dles and not only puncwind and being chewed ture but will rip. upon by Ms. Chrewbee, man this critter bites and July 31 chews on everything Star, she is starting to in sight, even the other run with the big boys and Mutts and they all try to not stick so close to me avoid those needle sharp and now leads me home. teeth. Finally the little lady has crashed after our long July 30 walk in the woods and Another First around the pond, nothYesterday afternoon ing sweeter than a little after eating lunch I sat puppy sleeping and givback in my La-Z Boy to ing us all a little rest.

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Obituaries

Delba Dean Adams

Delba Dean Adams, 81, of Clinton was born on April 9, 1938 to the late James and Lillie (Willig) Adams in Bluffton, Arkansas and passed from this life on June 15, 2019. He was a machinist by trade.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mary Emma (Adams) Musick; and one brother, James Dwight Adams Jr. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Naija Laquita (Collins) Adams; two sons, Sherman Wayne Adams (Regina) and David Keith Adams; one grandson; sisters Wanda (Adams) Isom, and Jean (Adams) O’Neill; and other relatives and many friends. Visitation was Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Graveside services were 2 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2019 at

The Voice of Van Buren County Shady Grove Cemetery bert Reynolds. in Shirley, Arkansas. Leatrice was a faithful Christian and member of Good Shepard Church of Christ in Little Rock. Leatrice was a strong person and very resilient to her last earthly breath. Leatrice was a retired nurse with the Morrilton Saint Anthony’s Hospital. She loved to crochet, paint and travel. Survivors include her daughter, Judith Hart of Little Rock; son Steven and Brenda ReynLeatrice Reynolds olds of Center Ridge; Leatrice Bearden two grandchildren; eight Reynolds, age 99, of Mor- great-grandchildren; and rilton, passed away Fri- four great-great-grandday, June 21, 2019. She children. was born April 4, 1920, Funeral service was in Morrilton, a daughter 2 p.m. Monday, June 24, of the late James Carroll 2019 at Harris Chapel, Bearden Sr. and the late Morrilton. Burial will be Nellie Jane Kemp. She at Mt. Zion Cemetery in was the widow of Foy El- Jerusalem.

Shirley Schools menus

Senior Center menus

li, banana cake w/glaze.

June 25 – Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffins, cereal, peaches, yogurt. Lunch: Chicken sandwich, chips, apples. June 26 – Breakfast: Ham and cheese omelet, cereal, fruit cocktail. Lunch: Potato soup, grilled cheese, green beans, fruit. June 27 – Breakfast: Oatmeal, cereal, peaches. Lunch: Hot dog, corn chips, apple. June 28 – Breakfast: Biscuit/ gravy, scrambled eggs. Lunch: Hot dog, fries, fruit.

Clinton/Damascus

Fairfield Bay

June 24 - Barbecue on bun, coleslaw, baked beans, hot applesauce. June 25 - Chopped steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, bread, fruit. June 26 - Corn and tomato chowder, stampede biscuit w/ham, spring mix salad, apricots. June 27 - Cheesy salsa chicken, corn salad, brocco-

G&F OKs lower license price for disabled veterans From Arkansas Game and Fish that would be valid on

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission voted unanimously to create a new Disabled Veteran Lifetime Combination License that would be available at a reduced rate for resident military veterans meeting certain criteria during last week’s regularly scheduled meeting. The new license will cost $52.50 and will give full hunting and fishing privileges to any disabled veteran who has a service-connected disability rating of 70 percent or higher or a service-connected disability rating of 50 percent or higher and is a recipient of the Purple Heart medal. This license is in accordance with Act 729, which was passed during the 92nd Arkansas General Assembly. This license does not replace previous disabled veterans licenses offered by the AGFC that required a veteran to be 100 percent disabled to qualify. Those licenses still are available at their previous cost. This new license simply enables more disabled veterans to qualify for reduced rates. According to AGFC Director Pat Fitts, the new license will extend these reduced rates for hunting and fishing privileges to more than 14,000 disabled veterans in Arkansas. The commission also created a single fiveday Nonresident Waterfowl Hunting Permit

all AGFC WMAs in response to public comments received last waterfowl season. Previously, a nonresident waterfowl hunter on many of the AGFC’s WMAs was required to purchase a separate permit for each WMA they hunted. The new universal permit enables hunters to move to different WMAs within the 5-day window when the permit is valid. Public comment also fueled the commission’s proposal to extend more opportunity to hunt fur bearers throughout the year. Commissioners heard the first reading of new regulation changes for private land that, if passed, will relax the limitations on landowners to eliminate coyotes, raccoons and other species known to be predators of turkeys, quail and other ground-nesting birds and their nests. Commissioner Ken Reeves of Harrison said he hopes that if these proposals are passed they will enable landowners to better control the predators of turkeys, quail and other ground-nesting birds on their property if they wished to do so. The Commission is expected to vote on these proposed regulations changes on a special conference call July 25. The proposed regulations changes will be available for comment at the following link for the next 30 days: https:// apps.agfc.com/regulations.

June 25, 2019

June 25 - Spring chicken salad on lettuce, vegetable collage, crackers, vanilla ice cream. June 26 - Spaghetti and meat sauce, Italian green beans, garlic bread, hot apples w/cinnamon and brown sugar. June 27 - Hamburger, potato salad, triple orange salad.

Shady Grove Donations to the Shady Grove Cemetery at Shirley, this past year 2018-2019: Hollis and Pat McBroom, George and Wanda Thompson, Lillian Treece, Langdon Family, Lora Loge, Bonnie Tatom, Bettye McCollum, Tracy Downing, Kelly Knight, Dean Bonds, Jeff and Carol Moody, Cecil Bane, Ron and Rhonda Alleva, Pete Doughitt, Crysta Harness, Wanda Owens, Ruby Thomas, Monna Love, Jimmy and Thelma Murray, L.D. Treece, Olas Allen, Mary Lou and Joe Collinsworth, Tommy and Anna Harness, Nancy and Armon Hensley, Paul Meyner, Geneva Meyner, Lo-

Scotland

dean Reeves. Jim and Vickie Whisenant, Earple and Lily Hendrix, Doris Ingram, Tommy and Judy Collins, Norman Watts, Art Bryant, Troy and Marcella Treece, Virginia Higgins, Andrew Treece, Frankie and Lonnie Treece, Jim and Tina Koonce, Ronnie Dollar, Duncan Family, Darrell Watts, Martin and Barbara Smith, Bruce and Alicia Blair, Lou and Dusty Dewberry, Ethington Family and Delories Haney To donate, make checks payable to Shady Grove Cemetery and mail to Lodean Reeves 11781 Highway 110, Shirley AR 72153.

Shirley

June 24 - Spring chicken salad on lettuce, vegetable collage, crackers, vanilla ice cream. June 25 - Spaghetti and meat sauce, Italian green beans, garlic bread, hot apples w/cinnamon and brown sugar. June 26 - Hamburger, potato salad, triple orange salad. June 27 - Fried fish, coleslaw, pinto beans, 2 hushpuppies, fruit cocktail.

Feral swine eradication gets funding From the USDA

USDA announced recently it is offering $75 million in funding for the eradication and control of feral swine through the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program in a joint effort with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The 2018 Farm Bill included this new pilot program to help address the threat that feral swine pose to agriculture, ecosystems and human and animal health. NRCS will direct up to $33.75 million of the allocated FSCP funds toward partnership efforts to work with landowners in identified pilot projects in targeted areas. Applications are being accepted through Aug. 19, 2019, for partners to carry out activities as part of these pilot projects in select areas of Arkansas. APHIS has determined that Arkansas is one of several states among the highest feral swine population densities and associated damages in the country. “NRCS state conservationists and APHIS state directors, in coordination with state technical committees, have identified pilot projects that can be carried out within these target states,” NRCS Chief Matthew Lohr said. “Our

agencies stand ready to work with partners at the state and local levels to respond to the threat of feral swine.” Pilot projects will consist broadly of three coordinated components: 1) feral swine removal by APHIS; 2) restoration efforts supported by NRCS; and 3) assistance to producers for feral swine control provided through partnership agreements with non-federal partners. Projects can be one to three years in duration. “Feral swine rooting, trampling, and wallowing activity damages crops and grassland, increases erosion along waterways and in wetlands, and can limit water infiltration and nutrient cycling,” said Mike Sullivan, Arkansas NRCS state conservationist. “This call for pro-

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posals is intended for non-federal partners to provide landowner assistance for on-farm trapping and provide related services as part of the pilot projects.” NRCS is now accepting proposals from non-federal partners. NRCS will provide funding for these services through partnership agreements. The funding limit for a single award is $1.5 million. Awardees will be required to provide at least 25 percent of the partnership agreement budget as a match to NRCS funding. “The projects selected for funding will allow APHIS and NRCS to collectively reduce the damage and disease caused by one of the most destructive and formidable invasive species in the United States,”

said APHIS Administrator Kevin Shea. “Overall, this pilot program builds upon and expands work already underway by APHIS’ National Feral Swine Damage Management Program to both manage feral swine and eliminate populations in partnership with local government, the private sector, industry and academia.” Additional information on the complete funding announcement and about specific pilot projects, including target areas and the roles for which partner assistance is being requested, can be found on theFSCP webpage. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Aug. 19, 2019.

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Fly, fly away The flies are thick this year, most likely due to heavy rains we’ve experienced. The fly problem is a real nuisance around livestock and chickens. Here are some solutions offered by folks who keep chickens to ease the situation in the coops and around the house: Put a fan on high pointing at your doors. - Fill a Mason jar with a cup of water, syrup, and cut up hot dogs. Then stab some round holes the size of a pencil. Flies go in, but don’t come out. Commercial sprays and fly traps. Some of the spray cans fit into automatic air freshener sprayers. Rescue Fly Trap Insect Control is a good one, but hang away from house because they stink. - Plastic bag with water and a penny inside, tied to the door - Citronella coils, tikis and candles on porches. - Avon’s Skin So Soft

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mixed with water in a spray bottle, use around edges of doors inside and out. - Pine Sol mixed with water in a spray bottle for use around coop doors. - Cheap vanilla car fresheners (the ones shaped like a tree). - Tags used for pest control on cows. Hang them in a few places on the outside of the coop

and near exterior doors on the house. Keep coops and runs as clean as possi- Lalla’s garden saw ripe tomatoes in May due to a simple trick that almost ble because flies are at- anyone can do. (Photos by Jeff Burgess) tracted to chicken litter, smells and moisture. Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth will help to dehydrate droppings and kill fly larva. Be sure the chickens aren’t nearby as it is spread, it is not good for the chickens respiratory systems.

June bounty features peppers, berries by Jeff Burgess and Lalla Lee Ostergren

(The fictionalized conversation that follows is inspired by Lalla’s two books, 17 years of enthusiastic garden talk, two years of handwritten notes and a bit of Lalla’s spirit.) “Jeff, I know you’re biting at the bit to tell our readers about the tomatoes.” “Yes, I am! I finally got those May ripe tomatoes. Two days after I sent in last month’s garden column, I discovered a tomato ready to pick on May 27, and two more by May 30. It’s all thanks to you, Lalla, and your suggestion to overwinter one of our plants in the greenhouse.” “I knew it could work, Jeff. I use to do it regularly and I’ve run into others who have done the same. One friend even brought a tomato plant into her house for the winter. But what about our June garden?” “Well Lalla, I harvested another batch of hot peppers, Anaheim and Cowhorn varieties, that had overwintered in the greenhouse. We had our first cucumber harvested June 8th, which I gave to my brother Tim, and two more since. And the Early Girl tomatoes have produced two so far, which I also gave to Tim. Since he lives further north his growing season is shorter than ours and doesn’t get started as soon.” “Oh jolly, on the produce giveaway. I’ve always found it satisfying to give away my extra bounty. Do we have any cool weather crops left, Jeff?” “Most of the radish and lettuce have gone to seed, which I’ll save, although the purple romaine is still producing due to being shaded by the feathery foliage of nearby asparagus. Bugs have been eating the Swiss chard and I’ve sprayed it with organic cottonseed oil. And the elephant garlic is fading

Blueberries are swelling on the bush and it looks like it could be a bountiful harvest this year. and will be ready for harvest shortly.” “And what about our other warm weather crops, Jeff?” “Except for a couple of Barnside runner beans, all bean plants are still small due to late replanting because of all the rain in May. Late planted okra is still small but our zucchini and yellow squash are robust and putting on small fruits. Oh, and our raspberry crop is going to be huge.” “Enough for some raspberry jam, Jeff?” “Hahaha, maybe but I don’t have much self-restraint when I’m picking them. What should we be thinking about for July’s garden, Lalla?” “It can be a good month to get beds prepared for fall crops. Some folk sow seed, like turnips, carrots and collards, as early as the end of the month but I prefer to wait until August. Be prepared to shade tender young plants as the hot summer sun can kill them. Better, I think, is starting seeds indoors,

like beets, kale, kohlrabi, spinach, Swiss chard and turnip, where it’s easier to control temperature and sun exposure. Then transplant outdoors when developed. “Also, harvest garlic and hang them up to dry in the shade. Once cured, they’ll last all winter indoors. I usually plant the biggest cloves shortly after harvest but anytime before the first freeze will work. “And July is a great time to make sauerkraut, although I’ve read that fall cabbage is the best kraut for long storage. Remember, fermented foods are a great healthy choice.” “We’re running out of space, Lalla. Anyone final words?” “Yes, I’ve come to believe that attitude has an incredible impact on our lives, when it comes to our mental and physical wellbeing. So I encourage folks to be happy. Attitude is one of the few things we’re really in charge of.” Hope to see you in the garden next month.

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Jeff Burgess Crabtree

The last quarter moon wanes through the week. The Crabtree Senior Might Potluck and Fun Night is Friday, 5:30 p.m., in the Foursquare Fellowship Hall. The theme for this month’s potluck is “Your Favorite Summer Foods.” You’re invited to join in the merriment if your 55 or greater. Sunday is Meteor Watch Day. Although no meteor showers are happening right now, it’s estimated that 2025 million enter our atmosphere daily with only 500 to 6,100 reaching the ground yearly. ACCDA meets Monday, 5 p.m., in the Alread cafeteria. Then at 6 p.m., The Inter-Organizational Meeting promotes cooperation and community togetherness. The New Moon is official Tuesday at 2:16 p.m. July 6th it’s “The Best in the West” in Al-

read. Talking with Eunice Lemings about her and her husband Leon’s activities recently, I once again marveled at the role “service” plays in so many lives in our neck of the woods. It comes so easily and quickly to many that they’re surprised when I even note it. “No big deal,” “That’s what friends are for,” and “Just being neighborly,” are common replies. My flower-loving Grandma Violett use to say, “What is beautiful is good; and who is good is also beautiful.” I am richly blessed to know so many beautiful people. If you have info about the the greater Crabtree and west 16 community, call or text, Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.

James and Joyce Burns Scotland

Sorry I have not written the Scotland News for a couple of weeks. I hope everything is working well again. Especially me. I will try to stay on board for the rest of the summer. I am learning some new computer programs and when I mess up, I do not always know how to fix my messes. I think I have it right, at least for now. Friday night, June 21, was the Scotland

Senior Center’s music night. Great music, good friends, and, of course, some good snacks. Usually about 23 musicians and about 80 people in all. Next month it will be on July 19. Mark your calendars and make your plans to come and join us. See you then. Next Saturday is June 29. Time for the Scotland School Reunion (for anyone that went to Scotland School), 2 p.m. at the School Cafeteria and it will be potluck with lots going on. I think I heard there would be music. This will be different than the Alumni Banquet. Come and see who you remember. Maybe this will get to be yearly, who knows. First Saturday Breakfast is July 6 at 8 a.m. That afternoon we plan to go to Alread School for their 4th of July potluck and huge fireworks display at dark. Good times for all. We always plan on being there early and staying late. This is a big day for these Old Folks. One more thing coming up: Last year the Scotland Pig Eye crew had a Scotland Community Picnic and it was so well attended that they are planning another for the 13th of July. I will find out more information before next week.

On loan to the museum - RG Ward, who grew up in Shirley, has loaned his Daisy BB gun from the late 40's or early 50’s to the Shirley Museum.

Museum marks 8 years The Shirley Centennial Museum was established in 2011 during the 100th year of Shirley. A dedicated group of volunteers and history buffs worked to bring together in one location historical publications, newspaper accounts, family histories, books, photos, and records pertinent to Shirley’s past. An old typewriter that was in the railroad depot is on display. Quilts adorn the walls.

The museum is staffed by volunteers and is open on Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call City Hall for an appointment at other times, (501) 723-8290. Publications for sale at the museum: Shirley, Arkansas, An Oral History Early 19001980’s, published 2006 by Shirley High School Service Learning Students M&NA – Along the

Way –Station No. 215 a history of the Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad in Shirley, Arkansas by Jimmie Maurice Wakefield The Shirley Advocate - a reproduction of the October 14, 1915 newspaper A Heritage of Patchwork for Arkansas Quilters Sharing our Best - recipes by Van Buren County Extension Homemakers

Scotland Baptist Church just had their Vacation Bible School. There was a lot of effort put into making the props and decorating the theme. It was well attended. I heard about 85 on Wednesday night and the final night when they had parents and a great meal, I think there was about 150. This was a huge success and everyone learned a lot and had a great time. It is time to plan for next year. If you have Scotland News call 592-3935 and we will get it in the paper. Have a great week and stay cool. I think summer is here. At last.

June 25, 2019 ghetti dinner at the community center when we got home. We had a good number of people to attend. We did pretty good with the auction also. For those of you who missed it, you missed a good dinner! We appreciate those who support our community center very much. Margie Pounds, Glenda Collins, JR and I took off earlyThursday morning. We caught a few yard sales on the way to Conway. Margie, Glenda and I went bowling. We had fun, I bowled a 176 and a 200 game. I won’t mention the last one, it was bad! We had lunch at GC and then went shopping, then headed home. We got home about 4:30. It was a good day! I haven’t been able to get any news this week, so I will try really hard to do better next week. God bless and have a great week!

Patsy Ward Formosa

JR and I went to the Leslie Homecoming last Saturday. His brother, Joe and Melba Ward came down from Marshall, so we had a good visit with them. Just as they were leaving, his daughter, Peggy Wiatt of Harrison came. She stayed and watched the parade with us. It was a good parade, I like the horses and old cars. JR managed to find a yard sale on the way home! I went to the spa-

ment from 10-11:30a.m. Have you all noticed that the month of June is all most gone? So, have you thought of what you're doing for the 4th of July weekend? Starting Thursday the 4th there will be a 4th of July parade that will take off from the Baptist Church at 9 a.m. Then a Car Show from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. And from 1-4 p.m. Tom Sawyer Days will be underway. Friday the 5th will be the fireworks at dark, down at the Marina. Now, if you plan to be driving in or around the Bay, do the speed limit, stay in your lane (don't cross the double lines) do a full stop and not the California slow and go. Make sure all your lights are working and use your signals. The Bay's DPS department is looking for anything and everything to pull you over. Plus always keep a paper copy of your insurance with you. As of April 2018, 48 states permit drivers to use an electronic copy during a traffic stop. We, Arkansans are on that list plus our surrounding states.

Clubs Gregory S. Alexander Fairfield Bay

Well, the Bay is opening a lot a businesses lately. July 2, a grand opening and ribbon cutting will be held at 4285 Highway 330 for Tide and Trail Consign-

The Idle Hour Bridge Club met at the home of Gay Whillock. High - Jo Nell Warren; second - Emma Hink; traveling - Rita Bintliff; bingo Danna Hensley.

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Step Back In Time Bee Branch, Arkansas - 1912

The Bee Branch community was first known as Crossroads. By 1848 there was an area within Crossroads that was referred to as Greasy Valley at this time the area was still mostly wilderness. About this time is when Capt. John Bradley moved to Greasy Valley his was the seventh family that settled in that area. Mr. Bradley was Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County for almost 13 years, beginning shortly after arriving. Although by 1920 the Greasy Valley community was referred to as Bee Branch Township on census records, marriages referred to as residents within Greasy Valley… such as the marriage of Melvin Chrisco to Alma Etta Edward on March 25, 1927 at Greasy Valley, Van Buren County, Arkansas. In 1850 three Parish brothers - John, Thomas and James with their families - came from Virginia and Tennessee migrating and established their residence near the center of what was known at that time as

the “Greasy Valley settlement.” Most of the Van Buren County records were destroyed in a fire in 1863, the Crossroads community and the settlement within it the Greasy Valley settlement; this was a community that was settled by pioneers before Van Buren County was formed. Indications point to Crossroads being in existence before Arkansas became a state. This settlement of Greasy Valley is within today’s (2005) Township of Bee Branch. Not to be confused with Greasy Valley that is within Bee Branch’s neighboring township Morganton. The township of Bee Branch was originally called Crossroads. It is said that the name was changed just prior to 1879 about the time when the post office was moved from the Lankford’s old place to a log building in Crossroads. No records have been found giving the exact date of 1879 for the name change. The post office in Bee Branch Township was established on November 24, 1860; it was discontinued on June

22, 1866 and re-established on August 08, 1866. Postmasters and appointed dates were as follows: William D. Neal November 24, 1860; William Johnson August 08, 1866; William Lankford December 20, 1869; James M. Holderfield November 06, 1871; Rufus B. Edwards January 26, 1875; Jonathan E. Rhea February 25, 1878; Rufus B. Edwards March 03, 1879; Nathaniel Greer April 07, 1879; Jeremiah E. Scanlan February 09, 1880; William M. French may 16, 1889; William A. Gifford September 07, 1893; Mary L. Gifford may 15, 1896; William B. Payne October 20, 1897. Both of the Greasy Valley communities are within Van Buren County and they are neighboring townships as well. Morganton Township was much larger than it is today, Bee Branch Township was split from Morganton Township. They had many Civil War veterans whose families helped pioneer this area in Arkansas, many of these Civil War Veterans have descendants that live within the Bee Branch and Morganton

Pictured in this scene from Bee Branch in 1912 are (from right) James Rice Patterson, T. Crownover, Sam Collums. Second car, Monte Baker, Rowe. Man in wagon Andrew Johnson. Buildings - Rice Patterson Home, Jess Grady's Store, Sam Collum's store, Rice Patterson's Blacksmith Shop, George French Store, Dr. Cole's Drugstore, Willie Gorea, Rorie Rogers built store between these two later on, Josh Rogers' Blacksmith Shop. communities today. A few names are: Bailey, James Marmaduke’s Div. Bailey, Steve (came to Greasy Valley in 1871) Bennett, P. C. Company 10th Arkansas Infantry Britton, P.H. Company “A” Fulkerson, Wm. Thomas 10th Arkansas Infantry Gardner, Henry J., Sgt. Company “I” 16th Arkansas Infantry (Lost an arm) Graddy, John Frank 10th Arkansas Calvary Graddy, W. G. 10th Arkansas Calvary Harmon, David Z., 34th Mississippi Infantry Hardin, George

Washington 10th Arkansas Calvary Morrison’s Company (Captured 2-16-1865) Hutchins, William P.M. “CAS” (Hardin Cemetery) Lankford, C.C “Callie” 10th Arkansas Infantry Company “A” Lankford, Robert C., 10th Arkansas Infantry Company “A” Linn, Daniel M., 36th Arkansas Infantry Company “D” Mix, P.T., 12th Kentucky Calvary Company “E” Neal, Samuel A., Crannell’s Arkansas Calvary Company “H” Pennington, Killis Edmond “CAS” (died during War time, )

Parish, Daniel 8th Arkansas Calvary then 36th Arkansas Infantry Parish, James C., 10th Arkansas Infantry (ill of health or wounded – discharged & died shortly afterwards) Parish, Richard F., 8th Arkansas Infantry and 36th Arkansas Infantry (wounded at Jenkin’s Ferry) Parish, William T., 10th Arkansas Infantry Company “I” (died in 1861 at Camp Beauregard, Graves, Kentucky) Parish, William Franklin 10th Arkansas Infantry Company “I” (Courtesy Thanks for the Memories and the Van Buren County Historical Society)

Bee Branch Baseball team, 1908, had 36 wins and only 2 losses. Front Scotland Boys Basketball Team, 1914. Coach Bradford, John T. Griggs, row Ant Rogers, Chester Short, Athel Rogers. Second row Gilbert Short, Lester Anglin. Joe Hall and Ralph Anglin. Taylor Mahan, Eunie Auvenshine. Back row Walter Patterson, Jim Parish, (Photo courtesy of Mary Jean Hall) Ellis Rodgers. (Photo ourtesy of the Van Buren County Historical Society)

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proved an increase in hourly wage for the Shirley School resource officer to $15.52 from the current $14.35. That increase does not affect the county budget because the salary is paid by the school district. Bass said he thought the officer does a good job, but he does not “like the image it shows when everyone else is being turned down” for raises. However, he joined the unanimous vote for the increase. The Quorum Court also unanimously approved a resolution to transfer $16,878 to purchase a Rhino bush hog from a local merchant.

rant was issued for Mills Arrests after the deputy said he from page 1 was sure of the identity. - Amanda Michelle erty after a deputy iden- Laser, 38, of Damascus tified him as the driver of was charged with posa stolen 2002 BMW. The session of drug paravehicle was stolen from phernalia, a Class D felthe parking lot at Gary ony, and misdemeanPack Lumber on June or possession of a con14. Its value is estimat- trolled substance. ed between $7,500 and A deputy said he ob$9,500. served Laser’s vehicle A Culpepper consta- crossing the center line ble spotted the car turn- on Highway 65 North ing onto Cutoff Road. on July 17. He reported Then a deputy saw the that he could smell invehicle north of Formo- toxicants.The passensa. The deputy blocked ger held up open conthe road with his vehi- tainer and said he had cle, then got out with been drinking, accordhis gun drawn, according to the report. It was ing to the affidavit. The discovered that Laser BMW made a u-turn, was driving on suspendnearly striking a Game ed license. An inventoand Fish Commission ry of her car after she vehicle also chasing the was taken to jail turned car. It then headed north up two glass smoking on Highway 9 at a high devices with residue inrate of speed, turned on side, small bag containRound Spring Road, the ing suspected marijuaonto Highway 65 to East na, the report states. A Mountain Road, accord- warrant issued for her ing to the report. It next arrest. turned onto Dorothy - Kasie Gallagher, Drive, which is a dead- 33, Marshall has been end, then turned around charged with possesand went to Clella Cir- sion of a controlled subcle. The car was aban- stance, meth or cocaine, doned at a residence and possession of drug there. The driver not ap- paraphernalia, both prehended, but a war- Class D felonies.

This young female just arrived at Gary’s Adoptable Dogs as a stray. She has been spayed and is up to date on her shots now, and her mange is being treated. Gary Robbins says that just about exhausted his funds and donations in his name made to Pallone Veterinary Clinic in Rose Bud are badly needed. Call 745-7346 for more information.

This 10-week-old male domestic short hair cat has been at the animal shelter since before his eyes were even open. He and his siblings were found in the bottom of the cardboard recycling trailer in Fairfield Bay. If you can provide this little guy with a space in your home, he will steal a place in your heart. Meet him at SNYP Arkansas on Fridays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., 187 Tester Street in Clinton.

Preparation on Highway 65, near Botkinburg, to make room for the waterline relocation, includes burning trees. (Photo by Jeff Burgess) Quorum Court ceed cautiously, but, he from page 1 said it is a matter of public safety, which trumps continues to be drain- the historic factor. The age issues and culvert bridge is the only way in installation. and out for River Road, He also vowed to be he said. better neighbors to the In his brief report, Old Highway 9 commu- Sheriff Lucas Embernity, where the Road De- ton said his deputies are partment’s shop is lo- all very busy. He did not cated. He said the shop address any of the major has been cleaned up, issues the sheriff’s office piles of junk have been is currently dealing with, removed and fresh paint but said his deputies has been applied. “do a good job of makJames also said ing me look good.” that the county plans Emberton also said to repair the old Shirley he plans to start getbridge. He said the con- ting a jail advisory board crete on one end has put together. The shercracked and it is unsta- iff’s office is required to ble. He said because it submit recommendais a historic landmark tions for a jail improvethe county must pro- ment plan to the Stan-

Randy, the Catahoula mix who recently lost his foster home after his foster mother became ill, is still at Gary’s Adoptable Dogs awaiting a new, hopefully permanent home. If you are interested in adopting or fostering Randy, call 745-7346.

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dards Committee by the end of the year. Circuit Clerk Debbie Gray told JPs the county could save about $4,100 by paying $15 instead of $25 for jury orientation and jury summons. She said the state only reimburses $15 and said there are two more jury trials coming up this year. Gray said most of the surrounding counties pay only $15 for those services. The Quorum Court approved several appropriation ordinances, including a $102,000 grant to update the electric system at the Courthouse. The work has already been done. The JPs also ap-

Fourth of July celebrations Here are some celebrations planned for July 4 in Van Buren County. If you have one to add, email voiceeditor@artelco.com June 29 is Archey Fest: A free event with classic car show, soap box derby racing, fishing derby, softball tourSharing - Dorothy Miller of Shirley restocks the Blessing Box on the square nament, arts and food in Clinton. She said, “I’ve had a good life and just want to share some of it.” venders, carnival, and a

firework display to close July celebration: Panout the day. cakes at the Lion’s Club 8-10 a.m., Lions Club The Alread Com- on Dave Creek Parkway. munity Fireworks Show Parade at 9 a.m., Baptist 2019 is set for Satur- Church to Dave Creek day, July 6, at the Alread Parkway. Festivities and FUN Park. Lucky Roost- car show, 11 a.m.-1 er plays after the fire- p.m. at Woodland Mead works show. Event be- Park. Tom Sawyer Days, gins at 4 p.m., wraps up 1-4 pm, Heritage Center around 11 p.m. at Indian Hills Golf Club, live re-enactment of an July 4th Fourth of 1850’s pioneer village.

(Photo by Jeff Burgess)

M*A*S*H camp draws 7 Seven junior and senior high-school students from Searcy and Van Buren counties attended a Medical Applications of Science for Health camp June 3-14 at Ozark Health Medical Center in Clinton. They and their instructors are (back row, left to right) Debra Lauterbur, assistant camp director; Edna Prosser, assistant camp director; Gleanna Housley of Leslie; Kylie Maulden, Bee Branch; Hannah Maulden, Bee Branch; Brooke Keith, camp director; Dr. Steve

Schoettle with OHMC; (front row, left to right) Khristina Huff, Scotland (intern); Heather Hagerman, Clinton; Cassie Harris, Shirley; Emily Sewell, Scotland; and Katelyn Prosser, Clinton. The two-week summer medical enrichment experience allows high school students to shadow health professionals and attend workshops that enhance their experiences in the health-care field. They learn about pharmacy, therapy, CPR, anato-

my, surgery, emergency medical response and much more. The program hopes to encourage rural youth interest-

ed in medical fields to continue their education and then return to rural areas to work. M*A*S*H students

are sponsored by their local county Farm Bureaus and the M*A*S*H Partnership, which includes the University

of Arkansas for Medical Science’s Regional Centers, Arkansas Farm Bureau and Delta Dental.

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July Library News Library Hours – Monday 9 A.M. – 7 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday 9 A.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Closed on Fridays and Sundays. Phone: (501) 745-2100.

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Van Buren County Friends of the Library, Inc. Meeting – July 2, 2019, 5 p.m. in the community room of the Library. Van Buren County Library Board Meeting – July 10, 2019, 4 p.m. in the Community Room of the Library. Arkansas State Driving Tests on Mondays Driving 9-12 and Written 1-3. Sewing Classes taught by Linda Dingley 10th, 18th and 25th. Sewing machines provided. Call the Library for more information, 501745-2100, and ask for Andrea. Pre-School Toddler Time on Tuesdays, 4 p.m. Stories, craft and snack. Special story time for all ages July 10th with Marl Mohr. 2-3 p.m.

of Van Buren County Austin • The Austin Store (Inside sales)

Bee Branch ing a program for kids 5 ing and balloon twisting to 12 on the 10th at 2-3 will be the 24th from 11pm and the 25th at 10- 3 p.m. 11 a.m. Movie day 35th at 3 Hunters Ed Class Ju- p.m. ly 12th. Call to sign up or for more information. Care Caps will be at the library the 31st. If Barnyard Buddies you would like to volunpetting zoo will be here teer to help, contact us. July 17th at 10 a.m. Digital Library SerBeginning Ballet with vices, Hoopla and OverSara Donnell will be of- drive training assistance fered free of charge the taught by Lisa Nelson 9th and the 30th both at will be July 1st and 15th 10-10:45 a.m. both @ 3:30 p.m.

Stephens Super SciSign Language Class ence program the 10th at – July 17th at 3:30. 10 a.m. End of Summer ProHealthy Happy Kids gram Party with lunch, through DHS is offer- inflatables, face paint-

If you need Technology assistance ask for Lisa Nelson or Deborah Meyer they are very knowledgeable in Technology.

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. However, the June meeting of the Shirley School Board will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18. 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.

Calendar First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf in Higden, 557 Highway 337, is presenting Lisa Nelson in concert on Sunday, June 30, at 6:00 p.m. All are invited to come and hear Lisa as she plays and sings. Finger foods will follow the concert. All is free; there is no charge or love offering.

Your right to know

From the Arkansas Freedom of Information Crossword Solution Handbook

• Snappy's (Outside Rack sales)

Choctaw • Elite Automotive (Inside sales) • Gasoline Alley (Outside Rack sales) • PEH Supply (Inside sales)

• Backyard Antiques (Inside sales) Clinton • Assessor's Office (Inside sales) • CashSaver (Outside Rack sales) • Clinton Drug (inside sales) • Exxon ~ Doublebee’s (Outside Rack sales) • Flash Market ~ Citgo (Inside sales) • Huddle House (Outside Rack sales) • June's Cafe (Inside sales) • L'Attitude Bistro (Inside sales) • McDonald's (Outside Rack sales) • Petit Jean Electric (Outside Rack sales) • Ozark Health (Outside Rack sales) • The Voice of Van Buren County (Inside sales) • The Voice of Van Buren County (Outside Rack sales) • Western Sizzlin (Inside Rack sales)

Damascus • CashSaver (Outside Rack Sales)

Fairfield Bay • Jack's (Inside sales) • Craven’s Grocery ~ Dollar General (Outside Rack sales)

Leslie • Misty's Conoco & Convenience (Outside Rack sales) • Smith's Citgo (Inside sales)

Oxley • Oxley Country Market (Inside sales)

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Q. Can a governing board of a public entity go into executive session to discuss general salary matters or to set policy and criteria for filling positions? A. No. Opinion Nos. 2009-077 and 93-403.

• Lowder General Store (Inside sales)

Shirley • First Service Bank (Outside Rack sales) • Reaves Food Store, Hwy 330 S (Outside Rack sales)

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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, ClinSudoku Solution ton. Clinton City Council, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East. This month’s meeting is set for June 27. 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

Cryptogram Solution Thomas Aquinas There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.

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June 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michelle Gifford June 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carole Gilliam June 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faith Risola June 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sherry Tanner June 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Brown June 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brenda Huskey June 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruby Mincey June 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana Barnum June 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zack Blair June 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheila Bonds June 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Fulks June 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louise Langford June 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garth Shelton June 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Renee Todd June 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jo Bonds June 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandra Cook June 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracy Cooley June 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Victoria Cuculista June 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerri Kennedy June 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June Love June 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Shannon June 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Barnum

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Fun & Games

Weekly Crossword

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

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Fishing Report

Bill Wilky and his son, Leonard, had a big day fishing on Greers Ferry Lake recently. Photo provided by Tommy Cauley.

Central Arkansas

Little Red River

(updated 6-19-2019) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips.com (501690-9166) said the river is clear with twounit generation from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Army Corps of Engineers says the White River is falling to a level that may let it increase the release at Greers Ferry Dam. It would be good to check the generation schedules daily to see when this happens. Full generation 24/7 is expected in the future because the lake is 12 feet over normal. The bite is good when staying ahead of the new generation. Small mayfly nymphs and midge pupa are working well. Please be safe and courteous on the river. When boating, slow down to a minimum with no wake when passing a boat that is anchored or drift-fishing, and, when possible, pass on the side opposite the direction they are fishing.

Greers Ferry Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 473.96 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 6-19-2019) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 474.05 feet msl. That is 11.51 feet above normal pool of 462.54 feet msl. The catching is good overall. Bream are spawning all over the lake; use crickets, crawlers, inline spinners and small crankbaits from super shallow out to 20 feet. Crappie are still eating well with water temps still in the low 80s; use jigs, minnows and beetle spins 18-30 feet deep. Walleye are setting up for summer bite. They are at 18-45 feet. Use crawlers for the most part for the best bite. Black bass are eating well roaming and some fish are still super shallow and some inbetween. A gauntlet of baits work if they won’t bite it moving. Drag something. Hybrid bass and white bass are munching as well, 25-55 feet at present. When you can dial them in, 41-43 feet, but the size of spot to catch

them is just the size spot of a 5-gallon bucket. Use spoons or inline spinners – vertical is the game with some schoolers as well.

North Arkansas

White River

(updated 6-19-2019) Sportsman’s White River Resort (870-4532424) said the clarity is awful, with a lot of light green moss in the water. The river level is low. The fishing is frustrating, but nonetheless it’s still good for trout. Small lures and sculpins are good bait choices – going that way, a 24-inch fish and a 6-pound fish were caught. Waxworms and PowerBait also will work.

Norfork Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lake’s elevation at 573.56 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 552.00 feet msl; AprilSept. 555.75 feet msl). (updated 6-19-2019) Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters said the stripers in Norfork Lake are now in their summer pattern. We have been catching fish from 30-

60 feet in large schools in the channels near bluff walls. The best bait has been mid-size gizzard shad 4-7 inches on a downline set just above the fish. The cold overnight weather has dropped the lake from 82 degrees to 77 degrees but should come up fast unless the rain that is predicted this week is cold, then it will remain the same. The thermocline is around 20 feet and the water below is very murky. It will stay that way until the lake returns to its normal pool. Fishing has been good the past week. Both Sean and I have been limited out each day. Sean's client caught a 42-inch striper that was very skinny and only weighted 22 pounds. It should have been in the 30-pound range. The fish could not be released because the fight took too long. It was a shame to have to clean a big fish but that what happens this time of year.” “On Tuesday I had first-time clients who had not fished for stripers. Nick is 13 years old and by the end of the trip it he was fishing like a pro. We had some luck at our first spot but the bite slowed so I had earlier found fish that were feeding around 7:30 in the morning. I moved there and set up my normal fishing pole routine of two float rods and five down rods. Jeff's rod went down, and right when I netted his fish the front pole went down and that continued around the boat; as each rod went down, I was netting another fish. The same time the two float rods were hit, but we were too busy fighting the other fish. The floats were 30 yards from the boat and by the time we started fight-

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ing those fish they had come all the way to the boat. In all we boated all seven fish. We were lucky because some were hybrids and we could release them and the others were kept to fill their limit. It was an experience both Jeff and Nick will never forget, nor will I.” Tom says he is now fishing the main lake from Thumb Point to Hand Cove and the Dam Area. This pattern will hold true well into September. He adds that the walleye have moved to their summer pattern. They will be feeding in the 28to 32-foot range. The best bite is usually from 8-11 a.m. Longline trolling crankbaits and bottom bouncers set just off the bottom running spinners with nightcrawlers.

Northwest Arkansas

Beaver Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 1,129.41 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,121.00 feet msl). (updated 6-19-2019) Southtown Sporting Goods (479-443-7148) said the clarity is stained but the river arms are muddy. Accress is very difficult because of the high water; Beaver Lake’s level was 10 feet higher than normal as of Monday afternoon, and as of Wednesday it was 2 feet over last week’s measurement. Crappie reports are good. Anglers are night fishing with the lights with good success. The crappie are deep (1520 feet). Trolling with deep-diving baits is the best bet. They’ll hit minnows and jigs. Black bass are good. Fishing shallow with worms will get a good reaction. In

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the mornings, go with a topwater lure. Also target the brush. Good reports of bass catches near Arkansas Highway 12. Catfish are biting well. They are around the rocks now and are spawning. No reports onbream.

Beaver Tailwater

(updated 6-19-2019) Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) said, “I apologize for not sending out last week’s fishing report, folks. I was extremely busy running a trip and dealing with fire department business. So I will kind of give you a two-week report. The trout have been really active with the different weather systems moving in and out. They have been hitting spoons really hard the past week or so. PowerBaits fished with light terminal tackle have also brought in nice numbers. It seems the trout have been hanging in the deeper water, 8-10 feet this past week. The ‘hot spot’ has been between Parker Bottoms and the Bertran launch ramp. There are still some walleye in the area, most of them have been small males, biting on live minnow, fished with various jigs. The Kentucky bass have been hitting on 2-inch grubs, fished in structure and on bottom. Not much to report on with the smallmouths; however, fish the dropoffs, humps and chunk rock. A crawler bait or suspended soft plastic should do the trick. Like always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me on my Facebook page (Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service) or send me an email or text. Stay safe, have fun and catch some fish!”

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