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Archey Fest The annual car show, fireworks display, soapbox derby and fishing derby draw a crowd to Clinton City Park Saturday for the annual Archey Fest. More photos, Page 3 (Photos courtesy of Warren Johnson)
New strategies needed to end veteran suicides By U.S. Sen. John Boozman
For more than a decade, Congress has improved access to new and existing treatments for veterans at risk of suicide and increased funding for programs to support suicide prevention. Unfortunately, the number of veterans who commit suicide each day has remained roughly unchanged. It’s clear the approach we’re taking isn’t working. It’s time to implement a new strategy. There are more than 50,000 organizations that provide suicide prevention services for veterans. These non-profits and community organizations play a vital role and have taken the lead to build effective programs. We have some great examples of innovative methods happening in Arkansas. Retired Sgt. Maj. Lance Nutt was looking for help beyond the Department of Veterans Affairs after his 30-year ca-
reer in the U.S. Marine Corps. He saw a void that needed to be filled and established Sheep Dog Impact Assistance. Since 2010, this Rogers-based organization has been making a difference in the lives of veterans and guiding them to a purpose-driven life of community, camaraderie and service. The retired Marine continues to see a gap between the services the VA provides and what veterans need, and encourages investing in programs that improve veterans’ outlooks and validate the idea that their best life is still ahead. He recently shared his experiences during a virtual veterans mental health town hall that included other leaders from veteran-serving non-profits. The discussion focused on the need for collaboration, community action and the willingness to try something new. It makes sense that we harness the
ideas and successes of these advocates into sound policy. That’s why I’ve championed a new concept that would allow the VA to tap into this network of non-profits in the community, establish a framework to coordinate these efforts and offer grants to expand outreach to better measure the effectiveness of these programs. This proposal was included in the Senate VA Committee-passed comprehensive bill that expands veterans’ access to mental health services. This is a critical first step. While there is still work to be done to get this across the finish line and signed into law, there is momentum and support for this collaboration from others, notably VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. Wilkie has called this idea “key” to unlocking the veteran suicide crisis. He See Boozman on page 3
Coronavirus 4 Covid-19 cases recorded in county Van Buren County now had four active positive cases of Covid-19 as of June 28. County Judge Dale James said he does not know where the cases are in the county. He reminds residents to be diligent and continue safe distancing and taking precautions. In surrounding counties, only Searcy County is still at 0 cases. James says if voters feel unsafe going to a public place to cast a ballot, they can request an absentee ballot. He said he is confident voter fraud will not be a problem in Van Buren County. Statewide, the number of cases continues to grow by the hundreds each day. DHS Secretary Dr. Nate Smith gave these statistics of the number and percentage of cases from specific businesses that have been reopened: Restaurants – 114 cases/2% of statewide total
By the numbers/June 28 Arkansas
• 1,780 new cases over the weekend • 5,918 active • 264 deaths Barbershops – 32/0.6% Churches – 95/2% Daycares – 16/0.3% Gyms – 17/0.3% Health and Wellness (doctor, dentist etc offices) – 97/2% Hotels or motels – 20/0.4% Poultry businesses have 851 active cases and 1,604 have recovered. Cumulative total of cases 2,455 Bars are less than 2% of the statewide cases. “If you look at clusters the only places we have are from some specific churches. But 98% of churches are following the guidelines. It is those that don’t follow or properly implement the guidelines that are seeing the clusters,” Smith said. Gov. Asa Hutchinson had halted the state's reopening
4-legged deputy gets protective gear
Endy with Deputy Curtis Holliman is decked out in protective gear provided by Vested Interest.
Van Buren County sheriff’s office K9 Endy has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Endy’s vest was embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Gabo, Jonesboro, AR EOW 1/16/20”. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bul-
let and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for fourlegged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and NIJ certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 3,917 vests to K9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million, made
possible by both private and corporate donations. The program is open to U.S. dogs that are at least 20 months old, actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.
plans this week -- becoming one of at least 10 states that have stopped or reversed their plans amid increasing numbers. On Saturday, the United States as a whole surpassed 2.5 million total positive cases of Covid-19 and 125,000 deaths from the virus, according to a count by Johns Hopkins University. "We're clearly on pause here in the state in terms of moving to lift further restrictions until we're comfortable with where we are in controlling the spread," Hutchinson said Thursday, as the state topped 10,000 coronavirus cases for the month of June. Hutchinson continues to say masks will not be mandated. "We're not going to pass a mandate that is unenforceable," Hutchinson said.
Shooting injures 1 Clinton police confirm they are investigating a shooting that occurred earlier this month. Police Chief John Willoughby said the investigation is ongoing and no further details will be released at this time. A reliable source told the Voice that a young man was severely injured in the shooting that occurred on Highway 16 West. There is a suspect in the shooting.
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Policy change? What policy change? Opinion
My Turn
By Anita Tucker Voice Editor
On May 24, 2020, SNYP Arkansas posted the following on its Facebook page: “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.”
I posed two questions to SNYP director Lori Treat. Here are the questions and her responses: Question: First and most importantly, what happens to the pits/ mixes after 5 days if nobody claims them? Treat: They will stay in the shelter until adopted. Question: And secondly, if SNYP was pretty much always full at 64 kennels, why remodel it down to half that size? Treat: You can only humanely shelter
so many animals. Our dogs are happier and healthier now that they have more room and aren't forced to stay in their waste. So there you have it, it appears there is no policy change after all if we can take SNYP at its word. It’s a victory for the dogs, perhaps, and I’m willing to take them at their word until and unless there is evidence to the contrary. Of course, the other announcement - that no owner surrenders will be accepted - is still problematic. The coun-
ty needs a shelter that serves the community. But for now, it's time to move on to other issues, such as apparently wildly fluctuating water and sewer bills, a tax for Ozark Health, and “nuisance” ordinances, etc. There’s always something in Van Buren County.
The Pit Files
Lorrie Allen Gann says this: My adopted fur baby is a pit lab; he is the best dog I have ever had. His personality is awesome. Every- Lorrie Allen Gann says this boy is the best dog body loves our lap dog. ever.
County judge addresses roads, Covid-19, more Dale James, how often we have to First and foremost, will be many more ma- closing of the Pilgrim’s travaganza every year. Van Buren County Judge go make repairs to the if you feel unsafe due chines in use in Novem- Pride Processing Plant. Van Buren County has
So much has been happening that I haven’t released an update in a while. This update will cover the first half of 2020. From hazy days with dust from the Sahara Desert to Covid-19, 2020 has certainly been challenging.
ROADS
Van Buren County has faced some challenges with yet another extremely wet spring which brought some significant flooding to parts of the county. We are still working to provide proper drainage on county roads, which is in itself an expensive endeavor. Some of the large culverts needed to complete drainage projects can run over $4,000 each. We replaced 18 culverts on one road alone (Clella Circle) as well as many throughout the county. We will not let up until the system of Van Buren County roads can handle a significant rainfall without washing out. Several road improvement projects have been completed and several more are coming up this year. Many may wonder why a particular road is chosen while another road is left waiting. The answer is quite simple. I have been making a determination based on how many roads we can afford to improve and
road, not counting simple maintenance. We received a grant to improve Archey Road which connects the Alread Community with the Chimes Community. The road will be widened in some spots, drained off properly, and built up to carry heavy traffic. Next year, a two lane bridge will replace the long, narrow, one-lane bridge, which is currently in use. The bridge steel was acquired at no cost to the county through the ARDOT Used Bridge Steel Program. Archey Road should prove to be a great asset to VBC for years to come. Both the Archey Road Project and the Peyton Mountain Road Project will be fed from the north quarry that Van Buren County owns. We hope to have the south quarry open soon to feed projects in the southern reaches of the county. Having supplies closer to the project enables us to finish quicker and to save a great deal of money in transportation costs. We are working feverishly to mow and brush as many roads as possible. Our road crew is excellent.
ELECTIONS
There has been a lot of discussion about the November elections and what will change due to Covid-19.
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to Covid-19 to go to a public place to vote, you may request an absentee ballot. Arkansas has a system in place which verifies the voter and should give great confidence that there will be no voter fraud in the process. Personally, I am hesitant of mail-in voting as a national policy. However, with the system in place in Arkansas and in Van Buren County, I am comfortable. The choice is yours. You must make your choice in advance and you cannot change your mind later. If you choose an absentee ballot, you must cast your ballot in that fashion. There is no crossing back and forth in the same election cycle. This, in itself, helps to give me great confidence in the process. If you have any questions, call the office of Voter Registration at 745-VOTE (8683). Secondly, early voting is an option of increasing popularity. We have a plan in place to route voters through the Courthouse Annex, to socially distance the machines and the voters, and to provide a sanitary means of casting your ballot. We plan to have more machines available for early voting and to make your experience very pleasant. Election Day voting will be an option as well. The machines will be distanced and there
ber than were in use at the primary. More and more counties are moving to vote centers vs precinct polling places. VBC already has the first vote center experience behind us so we know where we need to improve and how. We look forward to providing a great experience on election day in November.
BUDGETS/FINANCE
Covid-19 brought the county some difficult budget challenges. We have kept no secrets about how tightly the county operates. I am quite proud that VBC has a low millage rate (3 mills) on property owners with which to operate the county. Having a low millage rate increases our reliance on other means of revenue. Most of those means took at least somewhat of a hit while others took a significant hit. We managed through the process and ensured the county’s finances remained solid.
JOBS
Unemployment for Van Buren County increased due to Covid-19. April showed Van Buren County to have an unemployment rate of 11.6%. Double-digit unemployment is never good, however, it is not VBC’s highest recorded rate which was 13.8% after the
Hopefully, we can reduce the unemployment rate in the months to come.
COVID-19
As of the writing of this article, Van Buren County has 4 active positive cases of Covid-19. Many ask me where the people are located, who are impacted, how they acquired it, where they have been, etc. and those answers are not available. I know that other states provide more details than Arkansas but that is something that is simply beyond my control. Van Buren County obviously knows how to protect itself as you squashed the curve and brought the numbers down to zero for quite some time. There is no way to keep the number at zero indefinitely if we live our lives. Do what you can. Protect yourself in a manner that gives you confidence against the virus.
OTHER MATTERS
I attended the annual Archey Fest celebration this weekend. I look forward to the Alread Fireworks show which is so impressive for such a small community. I also look forward to the Fairfield Bay Fireworks Ex-
so much to offer. With so much available to bring us together, let us not be separated by an issue that will be history soon enough: masks. I have seen so many acts of selflessness within the county just in the short time that I have been your county judge. You came together to honor Devin Wooten when he fell to childhood cancer. You came together to honor a fallen officer when he was escorted through the county. You came together to honor healthcare workers, and to offer assistance to the elderly during the shutdown. Over and over again, VBC never ceases to amaze. Your heart is bigger than your body. I am troubled at the division over something as simple as masks. I’ll be the first to admit that I hate wearing one. If I can be socially distanced and the choice is mine, I will choose not to wear one. However, when the rules state that a mask is required, or that a social distance of 6 feet isn’t achievable, I will wear one, as we all should. We are living history as this event See Judge on page 4
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Archey Fest 2020
Photos courtesy of Warren Johnson
Michael Crowell was chosen as Judge's Pick by Dale James (right) at the car show.
cide (PREVENTS) and Boozman incorporated my inifrom page 1 tiative in the plan. Unveiled in mid-June, the national strategy aims led the development of to strengthen connecthe President’s Road- tions and services to map to Empower Vet- ensure veterans get the erans and End a Na- support they need. tional Tragedy of SuiAllowing the VA to
leverage veteran-serving nonprofits and other community networks is necessary because 70 percent of the veterans who commit suicide aren’t receiving VA services to begin with. We need to make certain the men and wom-
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en who are living with invisible injuries know where to go to help them cope with and ease their struggles. By tapping into groups that may already be reaching these individuals, we can improve care and reverse the trend of
veteran suicide. It’s time to authorize and implement new policies that improve the way we support and reach at-risk veterans so we can prevent suicide. I will continue to push for solutions that bring our for-
mer service members the mental health care and resources that promote better health, ensuring the best days of a veteran’s life are yet to come.
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Obituaries
Eugene C. Churches
Eugene C. Churches, 84 of Clinton, Arkansas, was born November 27, 1935 in Stratton, Colorado and left his earthly body on June 24, 2020 with his children at his side. Eugene, aka "Church" was an avid license plate and antique car collector who was friendly and unpretentious with everyone he met; he truly enjoyed engaging in conversation and 'never met a stranger.’ He was an Air Force veteran, loved trucking and retired as a city bus driver in Los Angeles, California. He enjoyed fellowship dancing at the nearby senior centers, which kept him healthy until dementia took its toll. He accepted Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior. Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Leona; brother, Harold; son, Jason; and his children's mother, Mary. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Barbara Carrington (Rick), Mike Churches (Lisa), Bobby Churches,
Andy Churches, Randy Churches (Noelle); 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Don (Jackie), and other family and friends. Funeral was 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Plant Baptist Church with Rick Carrington officiating. Burial was at Plant Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jesse Churches, Andrew Churches, Chris Ragland, Tim Parker, Tony Millsaps, and Lucas Emberton. Honoray Pallbearers were Ronald Fazio, Ron Rueff, and Darell Palmour.
as City, Texas, Kenneth Glen Garnes of Power, Montana, Jamie Ray Garnes of West Virginia, and Johnny Mason Jr. of Little Rock; brothers, Leonard Goff of Damascus, Stevie Goff of Damascus, Timmy Goff of Clinton; sisters, Lisa Hunter of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Teresie Swofford of Damascus; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and other family members. Terry is preceded in death by her father, L.D. Goff. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Holland Cemetery. with Pastor Kirk Hardy officiating.
Raymond Donald
Terry Mason
Terry Gale Mason, 62, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away June 25, 2020. She was born October 20, 1957 in Clinton, Arkansas to L.D. Goff and Erma Dean Dunk of Damascus, Arkansas. Left to cherish her memory is her mother; husband, John "Johnny" Mason of Little Rock; children, Crystal Wilson of Little Rock, Melissa Henry of Tex-
Raymond Oliver Donald passed away on June 6, 2020. He was born on July 16, 1957 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Conrad and Marion Donald. Ray spent much of his life in California. His professions included fruit stand owner, stone mason, and other construction trades. He loved the beauty of Arkansas and moved to Clinton in 2012 where he cared faithfully for his mother throughout the last seven years of her life. “Green Bay Ray” was friendly and generous with everyone in his boisterous, outgoing way. Ray is survived by his son, Tommy Donald; his daughter, Brit-
and puts more money in their own choices as See Judge your wallet, then I am all well. from page 2 in. On the other side of During the year we that coin, if I am wearing have celebrated many will certainly be taught in a mask and my neigh- different groups of “eshistory class for genera- bor is not, I need to wor- sential” personnel. Totions to come. Some- ry about protecting my- day, I would like to celtimes, it isn’t about self, and not so much ebrate you. You are the me, but about oth- worry about making my life blood of this comers in my midst. Even neighbor angry. Ill feel- munity. You bring a difthough my personal fear ings and lost friendships ference of opinions and of Covid-19 is virtually have the potential to last ideas. You work hard as nonexistent, I do fear for a whole lot longer than a diverse group to prothose who aren’t as for- masks will ever be an vide and to make things tunate as myself. I fear issue. It’s time to cele- happen. All too often, for those with lung is- brate our freedom. Let people are left out. No sues, with diabetes and us all make wise per- matter what profession compromised immu- sonal choices while al- you are employed, you nities. If condescend- lowing others to make are essential. It takes ing myself to wearing a mask for a few moments makes a difference, then The staff of so be it. If “masking up” The Voice of Van Buren County opens up the economy
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tany Hearnsberger; three grandchildren; his brothers, Daniel Donald, Larry Donald; and sister Arlene Eldridge. He attended PeeDee Baptist Church. A memorial service was held at PeeDee Baptist Church on Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m.
Saundra Adams
Saundra Mae Adams, 74, of Shirley, departed from this world on Monday, June 23, 2020. She was born August 11, 1945 in Granada Hills, California to the late James Adams and Ella Mae Goodwin. Saundra attended Pee Dee Baptist Church; she enjoyed shopping and Facebook. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Samantha Sheridan; siblings, Jim Boyd Goodwin, Sharon Lee Fletcher; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many other friends and family members. Saundra is precedCharles Hensley ed in death by her parCharles Boyd Hens- ents James Adams and ley, 82, of Clinton, Ar- Ella Mae Goodwin; one kansas departed from son, Eric Sheridan. this world June 20, 2020. Charles was born in Shirley, Arkansas June 26, 1937, to Josh and Vestia Hensley. He served in the United States Army and later worked with Arkansas Electric as a lineman. Shortly after his retirement from Arkansas Electric, Charles began a life of farming, deer watching, and fishing. Terry Lee Terry Lynn Lee, age He could often be found spending time riding his 60, of Greers Ferry, Artractor or working on kansas, went to be with the Lord June 26, 2020, automobiles. Left to cherish his doing what he loved, memory are many oth- logging. Terry was born er family members and in Clinton, Arkansas, close friends. Charles June 10, 1960, to Lonwas preceded in death nie and Neda Lee. Terry by his parents and was many things: a logbrother, James Lloyd ger, a hunter, but mostly he was a family man. His Hensley. work ethic was matched us all to make a healthy community. You are the ones who set an example for the whole state on so many levels. Thank you, Van Buren County! You keep on keeping on. You are what patriotism should be. God bless. Have a safe and happy Independence Day!
by none. He was kind and generous, the kind of person who would do anything for anyone. He was a tough man with a gentle spirit. He is survived by his wife Ebbie Lee; daughter Sarah Lee Hutchins (Justin), son Justin Lee, three granddaughters; brothers Bobby Lee, Roger Lee, and Richard Lee; sisters Kay Branscum, Jan Stubbs, Freda Wilson, Dandra Bowen, and Tangie Callahan; and countless family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. Pallbearers: Randy Verser, Tommy Condrey, Tyrel McKinney, Randy Cooper, David (Courtney) Stracener, Gerald Bailey. Honorary Pallbearers: Bobby Lee, Roger Lee, Randy Verser, Brady Smith, Jerry Robins, and Scooter Keith. Services were held at Shiloh Crossroads Cemetery Monday, June 29. Funeral Service was 2 p.m. with internment immediately following at Crossroads Cemetery.
Searcy County
Dorothy Dawson Hare, 95, of Leslie, Arkansas passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020. Funeral services were Thursday, June 25, 2020. Lynda Sue Scroggin, 75 of Leslie, Arkansas passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020. Graveside services were Monday, June 29, 2020 at Leslie Cemetery.
A favorite of butterflies - Butterfly weed is blooming profusely throughout the county. This spicebush swallowtail butterfly found this stand to its liking on Sawmill Road in the Crabtree area. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
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The monthly Volunteer Fire Department meeting, normally held the first Thursday at 7 p.m., is cancelled. For info call 253-5071. The Alread Independence Day Fireworks are a go, this Saturday at dusk. Organizers ask that spectators stay in their vehicles, or wear masks and follow CDC guidelines on social distancing. The full moon is official Saturday at 11:44 p.m. It’s often called the Buck Full Moon, as male deer begin to grow their velvety antlers about now, but has also been called Hay Moon and Thunder Moon. There will also be a penumbral lunar eclipse, at this time. But don’t wait up for it as the moon won’t be passing through the dark part of the earth’s shadow and this event will be almost imperceptible. The Farmer’s Almanac says Monday and Tuesday are good days to dig post holes and wash wooden floors. Seems to me there are no good days to
dig post holes around here. The summer night sounds are in full swing. In addition to crickets and katydids, I’ve had a lot of frogs around the house calling with a quick trill. Wondering what they might be I researched on the internet. Upon playing a frog recording at high volume, all the outdoor frogs, who had gone silent, leaped back into their chorus. The internet frog was a Gray Tree Frog, and I guess, told his brothers it was safe to sing again. I’ve run across Japanese Beetles in three locations in the county this past week. For tips on controlling these devastating pests, and others, see “Remembering Lalla’s Garden” on Page 6. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west 16 community, call or text Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
to be careful. I went for a drive down Blair Road last week and really enjoyed all the wildflowers in bloom. I am sure it is the same on all of our county roads. I hope everyone will slow down and count how many wildflowers are in bloom and forget the problems all around us. I am wearing my mask to protect myself from all the things I don't want to breath, dust, pollen and coronavirus and summer cold virus. I am wishing everyone a healthy July.
James & Joyce Burns Scotland
It seems strange that half of the year is already gone. We just have to go slow and not get in a hurry to return to our world as we knew it. With all of the talk of all the new cases of the virus it would be easy to be careless
and be the cause of helping it spread. We must take precautions and wear our mask and practice special distancing. We stay home except for doctors’ visits and grocery store. A lot of the churches are still using Facebook to have church, which is nice, particularly for the folks with health problems that compromises their immune systems. We have decided not to have the Scotland First Saturday Breakfast in July, We miss having it, but do not want to be responsible for anyone getting sick. Maybe by August or September the virus will have gotten under control. The Community Center has opened Monday through Thursday with social distancing and a temp check as well as a mask. They play bingo and pool, Lunch is at 11:45 and the center closes shortly aftereard. I have not started back to work yet and have not been there for lunch. I have heard they are having about 20 to 30 people there for lunch. I am not sure if that includes the takeout orders for lunch. Starla posts the lunch menu on Facebook on the Scotland Community page and you can call in an order if you want to pick up instead of eating in. Have a safe and cool week and if you have Scotland News
Page 5 call 592-3935 and we RG's deck and porch. will add it to our items Marva says it's looking better all the time. in the paper. Thelma Murray, Margie Pounds and I went to Conway on Tuesday and went bowling. It was fun and the people were spread out, so social distancing was present. We also wore our masks. We went shopping also and picked up things we have been needing. Patsy Ward Thelma and I went to Tilly on Wednesday Formosa to visit Bonnie Drewry. Carolyn and Lar- Joe and Melba Ward, ry Eubank of Heber Ricky and Linda DreSprings visited Sam- wry, and Mike and Wimie Story on Friday. att Reid were all there. Carolyn is Sammie's We had a good vissister. it and enjoyed a fish Richard and Don- fry. Bonnie made some na Sherrod had com- cowboy beans and pany this past week. we also had coleslaw, Their granddaughter, french fries, corn on Madison Masterson, the cob, green tomaspent the week with to pickles and lemon them and her dad. He pudding cake. Thanks picked her up on Fri- to Corey Murray for day and took her home the fish and to Ricky to Manila. for cooking them. Donna and RichBill and I have been ard had appointments working on the celin Conway two days lar again. I am anxious this week, so they've to get it fixed, so I can been busy. They went use it. to Leslie on Friday eveHappy birthday ning and had dinner at wishes go out to my The Grill. Donna says brother, Bill Blair. He it's good food. hits the big "60" on For Father's Day, Monday the 29th. John and Teresa Ward I talked to my aunt and Scott came to vis- Adrian Burger this it RG and brought cake week, she is doing and ice cream. I'll bet good. She lives in Kohe enjoyed that. komo, Indiana. I want Sindee and Da- to go visit her if this vivid Morse's kids and rus ever cools down. grand kids came to visGod bless everyit them and had a good one with a good week time in the pool. Da- and good health. vid and Sindee are still working on Marva and
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Margie Beckham was recently blessed with her 73rd birthday. Jim Hooten has some close encounters with some copperhead snakes recently and advises everyone
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Pool winners - Scotland Community Center Pool Tournament winners last week were (from left) 1st place-Jimmy Allen; 2nd place-Doyle Scroggins; 3rd place-Jason Allen.
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Dirt daubers are gardeners’ friends Article and photos are over a hundred and bit guilty about it while by Jeff Burgess thirty fruits and vegeta- writing this but I’m sure
A few years back, while getting started on painting Lalla’s house, she caught me scrapping off mud dauber nests. “Oh no, don’t do that, Jeff!,” she exclaimed. I was a bit bewildered and could only muster a weak, “What?” “Dirt daubers are our friends. They eat flies, crickets, leaf hoppers and spiders. In fact, the blue mud daubers are the main predator of black widow spiders.” “But Lalla, I need to paint the wood under their nests too,” I explained. That seemed to perplex her and she reluctantly said, “Well OK, but leave them alone elsewhere. And don’t bother the red wasp nest in the eaves.” Now I had never been stung by a mud dauber but I’d felt the sting of red wasps before. The job was looking much more difficult than I imagined. “There’s a red wasp nest in the eaves?” I stammered. She smiled proudly and said, “Oh yes! And it’s a big one. I’ve read they can get as many as 3000 to 5000 per nest. But don’t worry, they’re relatively unaggressive.” Then she pointed up to the high eaves and, sure enough, I could see them coming and going almost constantly. Being in a bit of shock by this point I could only sputter, “Relatively!?” She smiled knowingly and explained, “I work around them all the time. If you don’t bother them they won’t bother you.” I started to calm down as a plan formulated in my mind. I knew when she took her nap. “OK Lalla, tell me why we like red wasps.” “You know how I love cabbage. Red wasps love cabbage worms. I see them carrying the worms often, and other caterpillars that would harm my garden too. Plus red wasps are pollinators. Not as good as bees but they still contribute. And with honey bee populations in decline, it’s in our best interest to be supportive of all pollinators. There
bles that depend on insects to reproduce.” I could see she was on a roll now. “No insects would mean no more okra, melons, squash, strawberries, apples, potatoes, onions, cucumbers, coffee, all citrus fruit, beans, raspberries, blueberries...” I held up my hand to stop her and said, “OK, I’m convinced. Some bugs are good for the garden and the welfare of humans on the planet. Is that why you’re such a rabid organic gardener?” She laughed and said, “I prefer to call it enthusiastic and yes. Too many of the chemical company insecticides kill all the bugs. That means all the good bugs get the same treatment as the bad bugs, which ends up with the bad bugs eventually roaring back with no good bugs to keep them in check. So more chemicals are needed. “I prefer a more balanced approach that addresses individual problems with the least aggressive methods that work.” “You mean like your beer traps for slugs,” I said. She looked delighted and said, “I think you’ve got it. Minimal impact on the environment to get the job done. We can live in harmony with the balance nature provides and achieve success with a fine tuning approach.” I never told her I killed out her red wasp nest with a harsh chemical the next day while she napped. I feel a
she forgives me. And in memory of her I no longer kill red wasps. So just how does a gardener address bug problems from a more earth friendly perspective? It turns out the options are numerous. Floating row covers provide protection from a wide variety of garden pests, including rabbit and deer. Of course crops that need pollinators should be opened when pollinators are active. There is wide variety here so do your research before purchasing. Soap has been used for over 200 years as a pest control in gardens and is effective on a wide range of soft bodied pests. Numerous insecticidal soaps are available commercially or make your own. Lalla’s recipe was as follows. Place 1 onion, 4 cloves of garlic, 2 cups of mint leaves(or 20 drops of essential oil), 2 tablespoons of cayenne pepper and some water in a blender and pulverize. Allow to steep a few hours and then strain very well, to prevent clogging your sprayer, into a gallon container. Add 2 tablespoons of biodegradable dish soup, like Dawn or castile soap, and shake well before every use. Apply once or twice a week and after heavy rains. Since this is also a repellent, wide spread coverage of foliage helps deter, but don’t spray when sunshine is strong or you may burn some leaves. Some bugs, like Japanese beetles, need something stronger.
Neem oil is a vegetable oil that is pressed from fruits and seeds of an evergreen, originally from India. It does have some toxicity so should be handled carefully. While it repels a wide variety of bugs, I just use it to target the bugs I can see. It stops them from feeding. Also it is said to control black spot, powdery mildew, anthracnose and rust fungi. Diatomaceous earth, or D.E., is a naturally occurring siliceous rock ground to a white powder. Its sharp edges cuts soft bodied insects externally, and internally if they eat it, to the point of death. Food grade D.E. Is used in dogs and cats for worms. Since it has silica in it use a dust mask while applying. It does not work when wet. Pyrethrins come from chrysanthemums and has low toxicity. It kills bugs quickly and breaks down in the environment. Don’t use if mixed with piperonyl butoxide, which makes it not organic. I use this product as a last resort for serious infestations. I’ve not touched on a host of beneficial insects that can be introduced to your garden. Some include ladybugs, lacewings, ground beetles, praying mantis and parasitic wasps. Many of these can be purchased or attracted by certain plantings. Beneficial nematodes work in the ground, attacking the grub stage of many harmful insects. And the list goes on: companion planting, trap crops, minerals, spinosad, rotenone, and Bt. The bottom line to all this is, like Lalla, those of us that believe it is our duty to be good stewards of this glorious gift of a planet we’ve been given, have a multitude of ways to do that in our very own backyards. Hope to see you in the garden next month.
June 30, 2020
It’s pickling time! These cucumbers are producing and ready for pickling in this Crabtree garden now.
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CHURCH PAGE
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Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Pine Mountain General 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
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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WE BUY LAND 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.
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Fishing Report
This Memphis angler named Lesley enjoyed fishing the Spring River recently. Photo provided by Mark Crawford.
Central Arkansas
Little Red River
(updated 6-242020) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips. com (501-690-9166) said the river is clearing after a hard rain Monday morning. The generation is still on a 12-hour schedule and has been 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with two units of generation. Everyone planning to use the water still should check each day because this can change. Rainbows are taking large nymphs in deeper water and small midge pupas and mayfly nymphs on the shoals in shallow water. “Large numbers of boats and anglers have been on the water especially on the weekends,” Greg says. “Please be courteous when motoring by others while they are fishing. Slow down to no wake when passing, especially when others are standing in boats. Be safe and enjoy the river." UPDATE Friday, June 26: Greg reports that the Corps of En-
gineers is down a generator at the dam and will be moving water through the other unit 24/7 through the weekend. This means a water flow of about 3,000 cfs, which would mark a 4-foot rise in the water and make boating in small craft or paddling dangerous; use caution, he urges. The Corps is hoping to get its other unit back on line Monday and will return to 12-hours on, 12 hours off generation then in an attempt to get the Greers Ferry Lake level down to normal.
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 6-242020) Fish ’N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood says the lake is a little high and clarity is clear. Smallmouth bass are responding well to Carolina rigs and Whopper Ploppers at the lower end of the lake. They’re in 15-20 feet of water. Largemouth bass are
prominent in the upper end of the lake, actively biting the Horny Toad in the early mornings.
North Arkansas
White River
(updated 6-242020) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870435-2169) said, “This week we have had some of the best flows for fishing that I have seen in quite a while. Each day as the water level dropped the fishing has gotten better. It is even lower today and I cannot wait to go. My wife, Lori, and I have been fishing nonstop to take advantage of the excellent conditions. “The big advantage of living here is that we can take advantage of these unexpected changes. I check the Southwestern Power Administration predictions every day as soon as they come out. Then every morning I followup by checking the actual generation by referring to the Corps of Engineers website. “Yesterday we got a later start than I
wanted but it did not seem to matter. I got to Rim Shoals about 9 a.m. It was sunny with a temperature of 71 degrees and a gentle breeze. The water level was about 2,200 cfs or the rough equivalent of two-thirds of one full generator. There were a few boats there before us but they were fishing somewhere else. “I rigged the rods. On mine I put a pheasant tail (size 14) dropper below a red San Juan worm. On Lori’s rod I put a ruby midge (size 18) below the same pheasant tail. I added an AB split shot and set the strike indicator 5 feet above the bottom fly. The idea is to rig two different ways and then see which is the most productive and then change the less productive rig. “I launched the boat and began fishing. Lori arrived a few minutes later. She had fed and walked the dogs. I ran the boat over to the ramp and picked her up. We began fishing. I caught five on the first two drifts. Lori only caught two. We rerigged her rod so that it was the same as mine. We began catching at the same rate. “The fishing was hot. We were catching five or six on each drift. We had five doubles. While we did not catch a huge fish but caught several in the 16- to 18-inch range. All were rainbows. It was the best day we have had in a few months. When we were fishing or loading my boat on the trailer I talked to other guides and anglers. All were having a good day and all caught plenty of trout. Every-
one, including Lori and me, were stoked. “Now today, we have even lower water. We have wadable water on both the White and Norfork rivers, as I write this. I am chomping at the bit. Lori assures me that she is all fished out, so I will go by myself. I would prefer that she accompany me but I understand her situation. We have been fishing a lot for the last few days and she wants to take a day off. Take advantage of this great water, it won’t last forever.” John adds that the recent hot spot on the White below Bull Shoals has been the catch-and-release section at Rim Shoals. The hot flies were olive Woolly Buggers (sizes 8, 10), Y2Ks (sizes 14, 12), prince nymphs (size 14), zebra midges (black with silver wire and silver bead or red with silver wire and silver bead sizes 16, 18), pheasant tails (size 14), ruby midges (size 18), root beer midges (size 18), pink and cerise San Juan worms (size 10), and sowbugs (size 16). Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective (John’s current favorite combination is a cerise San Juan worm with a size 14 peach egg suspended below it).
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).
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(updated 6-242020) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock says there is still limited access to ramps and parking with the lake so high. It’s 34 feet high as of Tuesday early afternoon but is slowly falling, he said. Surface temperature is 80 degrees and the clarity is dingy to clear. Call ahead, especially on weekends, about access to ramps and parking. Summer fishing patterns are in effect. In the early morning, use topwater baits, poppers,. Berkley Wake Bait for smallies and Kentucky bass on the main and secondary points, along with the sunken islands, hump, bluff and bluff ends. They’re also biting well on swimbaits near shad balls. On cloud days with wind, the Big Worm is good in sunken trees. Use a ½-ounce jig in green pumpkin orange or green pumpkin blue and target 18-28 feet. Also, try a Jewel Special Ops Jig or a Beaver flipping the bushes in less than 10 feet where you can reach the shore. Smallmouth bass are being caught around the gravel banks, boat ramps and old roads – good places to drag baits like the Ned rig, Hula Grubs, Tubes, the Lil’ McMinnow or Carolina rigs from 18-32 feet down. Drop-shot summer patterns are working near bluff points, main lake points and hump islands from 24-36 feet down. Visit Del’s YouTube page (Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock) for video with more information and tips on fishing Bull Shoals Lake
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The Voice of Van Buren County
June 30, 2020