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Prosecutor: Shirley man killed himself

Saturday in the park - Linda Rogers-Jones handled the face painting at Clinton’s first ParkFest on Saturday. Vendors offered homemade soaps, salsa, kettle corn, jams and jellies for sale. Carol Corning and Ed Pennebaker offered a painting workshop for kids, and several local businesses took part. ParkFests will be held on the last Saturday of each month. Contact City Hall at 745(City of Clinton Facebook photo) 8110 for more information.

Blindness doesn’t hold woman back

By Terry Simpson

The Clinton community has some of the most interesting and unique characters anywhere on the planet. I’ve never met a more fascinating and unusual character than Heidi Kottke.

She joined Grace Church, the church I pastor, six years ago.

She has basically been blind since birth, but you’d never know it by her accomplishments. This 42-year-old woman is right now at the national United States Taekwondo Association tournament in another state; she’s a third degree black belt and teaches at her own karate studio in downtown Clinton.

Heidi was sent to the Arkansas School for the Blind when she was 11 and stayed there for five years. While there she was a competitive cheerleader and an accomplished track sprint-

er. She also excels in art (sculpture) to this day.

She moved to Clinton and took a housekeeping job for a local motel and began hanging out at Tim’s Fitness Center just to stay in shape.

After being denied by five karate schools, she was accepted by the UTA. She has had two surgeries, including a partial knee replacement, and still won the 2009 Arkansas State championship for women’s division in three categories of karate.

(There is no handicap for the blind in karate.) I would not suggest you pick a fight with this woman.

Since 2005 she has worked on the Bill Davis farm, doing basically everything anyone else can: puts up fences, drives the tractor (I know, right!), milks the animals, she does it all. And remember, she’s blind.

Heidi is a great volunteer in our com-

Chase ends in man’s arrest A Conway man was arrested after a high speed chase through Van Buren County and into Cleburne County on July 20.

Deputy Darrin Cullum tried to stop a green Chevrolet truck on Lake Cliff Road, but the driver took off at a high rate of speed, according to an affidavit for arrest.

The truck ran a stop sign at Resort Road and Highway 92 East and continued fleeing with speeds reaching 80 to 90 mph until his right front tire blew out, according to the document.

The truck continued at 45 to 55 mph, fishtailing all over the road, the affidavit states. The Chevrolet continued sever-

Heidi Kottke is a karate champion, sculptor and farm hand. munity. She has worked in local vacation Bible schools for many years and at the FBC Warrior Camp every summer.

She rings the bell for Salvation Army. She has won sculptor first place at the county fair and competed at the state level for sculpturing and beauty pageants.

I am happy to have been her pastor for the last six years

Hearing set in water funds theft

Van Hoosen al miles into Cleburne County but eventually stopped and the driver placed his hands out the window, the document states.

It was discovered that Roy Van Hoosen, 40, was driving without a license and was wanted in Faulkner County, the document states. An inSee Chase on page 6

A pretrial hearing is set for Aug. 8, 2019, for Virginia M. Watson of Clinton.

Watson, 67, was charged in August 2018 with theft of property, forgery and falsifying business records after an audit found that more than $174,000 had been taken from the Bee Branch Water Association’s account between 2014 and Watson’s termination in July 2018. Watson worked in the association’s office.

Watson is represented by attorney Ryan Allen Campbell.

The hearing is set for 9 a.m. at the Van Buren County Courthouse.

and she is a very dedicated Christian and church member; sits on the first row every service. She says, “I would not have been able to do any of this if I didn’t have God helping me.”

And finally, just to show how she takes challenges, just a year ago she See Heidi on page 6

(Read Carol Crews’ letter in full, Page 2) A Shirley man who died in a shooting June 9 likely killed himself and a deputy who fired multiple rounds through walls and from outside the home will not face any charges, it was announced late Thursday by the 20th Judicial Prosecuting Attorney’s office.

In a four-page letter to Van Buren County Sheriff Lucas Emberton, Prosecutor Carol Crews stated that deputies were called to the home of William James Beck by his wife, Amy, on June 9. Crews stated Amy Beck told a deputy that James Beck had been sending her threatening text messages and had a .22 rifle in the bedroom.

James Beck did not respond to the deputy’s attempt to make contact and Amy Beck gave her consent for deputies to enter the home, the letter states. Deputy David Perkey then kicked in the front door. As the deputies entered the living room, they heard one gunshot inside the home, the letter states.

Both deputies opened fire in the direction of the bedroom, but Perkey’s firearm jammed.

At that time, Deputy Breezie Merriott exited the home and began firing into the bedroom from the exterior of the home, the letter states.

After firing multiple shots into the home, Merriott returned to the front door where she saw Perkey behind a couch trying to clear the malfunction

in his gun, the letter states.

The deputies found James Beck lying partially in a bedroom closet with blood coming from his right ear. A .40 caliber handgun was located near him, the letter states.

When state police arrived, they discovered six 9mm shell casings in the front yard and two 9mm shell casings inside the front door. Merriott was the only one with a 9mm handgun that night. One .40 caliber shell casing was found in the living room from Perkey’s gun, the letter states.

Projectiles found on the bedroom floor, the clothes in the closet and the box springs were all shot from Merriott’s gun, the letter states.

Later when the family returned home and was gathering clothes, they found an additional projectile fragment in the clothes that appeared to have hair and bone on it, the letter states. The state Crime Lab found that it could not have been fired from either deputies’ weapon, but tests were inconclusive as to whether the gun found near Beck had fired the projectile fragment.

The Medical Examiner’s office found that Beck’s death was caused by a tight contact gunshot to the right side of his head.

There was an abrasion ring around the wound, indicating that the gun was in contact with the Beck’s head when the fatal shot was fired, the letter states.

Dog-bite threat spurs surrender A chase that included a deputy’s vehicle being run off the road and turned into a foot pursuit ended when the suspect was threatened that he would be bitten by a police dog if he did not surrender.

On July 18, Deputy Ethan Ward spotted a white truck traveling on Banner Mountain Road and Overton and turned around to follow it, according to an affidavit for arrest.

The report did not state why Ward followed the truck, but he observed it speed up and as he tried to catch up, the truck reached speeds of up to 51 mph in a 25 mph zone, then sped up to about 70 mph, the affidavit states.

The deputy turned on his lights and notified dispatch that he was

Watts

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in pursuit on Banner Mountain Road driving toward Silver Rock Road. Two other deputies advised that they were nearby. Deputy Breezie Merriott advised that the truck forced her to drive into a ditch to avoid being hit headon, according to the affidavit.

The truck stopped in the middle of the road and Deputy Sonny Clifford was holding the passenger at gunpoint as Ward arrived on the scene,

the document states.

The driver had fled on foot into the woods on the west side of Silver Rock Road, the report states.

Ward retrieved his K-9 partner Jack and issued several warnings that if the suspect did not surrender, he would be bitten by the dog, the report states. About 250 yards into the woods, Jack’s behavSee Surrender on page 6

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July 25, 2019 Sheriff Lucas Emberton Van Buren County Sheriffs Office

Re: Investigation into the death of William James Beck Sheriff Emberton: We have received the investigative file regarding the death of James Beck from the Arkansas State Police.

After a careful and thorough review of the file, we believe that no criminal charges should be brought against either Deputy Breezie Merriott or Deputy David Perkey, and that the cause of death of James Beck was suicide.

The facts from the investigation are as follows: On the evening of June 9, 2019, Deputy Merriott and Deputy Perkey went to the home of James and Amy Beck at 205 Hazel Avenue, Shirley Arkansas after Amy Beck had called law enforcement regarding her husband, James Beck.

Amy Beck told Deputy Merriott that James Beck had sent her threatening messages and that be had a .22 rifle in the bedroom. She also told Deputy Perskey that James Beck was suicidal. Deputy Merriott knocked on the door and banged on the house to make contact with James Beck, but he did not respond.

Deputy Merriott checked and found that there was an outstanding warrant for the arrest of James Beck for child support from Cleburne County, and then she attempted to make contact with him on her public address (PA) system, but James Beck still did not respond.

Deputy Merriott asked Amy Beck for permission to enter the home, and Amy Beck agreed. Deputy Perkey then kicked in the door to home, and the deputies entered into the living room. Before they entered and while they

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were entering the home, they identified themselves as Van Buren County Deputies, and as they neared the bedroom, they heard one gunshot coming from inside the home. After hearing the shot, both deputies returned fire in the direction of the bedroom. Deputy Perkey's firearm jammed, and at that time, Deputy Merriott exited the home and began firing shots into the bedroom from the exterior of the home.

After firing multiple shots into the home, Deputy Merriott came back to the front door where she saw Deputy Perkey behind a couch in the living room trying to clear his firearm.

Deputy Perkey's firearm had malfunctioned when he had fired toward the bedroom, and he had tried to put in a different magazine. Deputy Perkey came back outside the home, cleared the malfunction in his firearm, and then retrieved the first magazine that he discarded in the living room.

The deputies then went back into the home and found James Beck lying partially in the bedroom closet on his back with blood coming from his right ear. A .40 caliber handgun was also located near him with a round "stove piped" in the firearm.

Deputy Merriott removed the magazine from the handgun, and gave the handgun, magazine and ammunition to Deputy Perkey who secured the items in his vehicle. Deputy Merriott then retrieved medical supplies from her vehicle and called for an ambulance. The deputies performed CPR until the paramedics arrived. Medical help was given until James Beck was pronounced dead.

At that time, deputies exited the home, and it was secured until a search warrant could be obtained. Both Deputy Merriott and Deputy Perkey surrendered their weapons and ammunition to the Arkansas State Police.

When the State Police searched the home, they recovered six 9 mm

shell casings from the front yard and two 9 mm shell casings from inside the front door. These shell casing were fired from Deputy Merriotte's gun since she was the only one who had a 9 mm handgun that night.

One .40 caliber shell casing was also found in the living room. This was tested at the Arkansas State Crime Lab, and it was determined that this casing was fired from Deputy Perkey's gun.

State Police also recovered projectiles from the bedroom floor, from clothes in the bedroom closet, and the box spring in the bedroom.

They also recovered a projectile fragment from the bedroom floor. These items were also tested at the Arkansas State Crime Lab. They determined that the projectiles found on the bedroom floor, the clothes in the closet, and the box spring were all shot from Deputy Merriot's gun. The projectile fragment found on the bedroom floor was also tested, but the test was inconclusive as to all three guns because there was not enough of the fragment to say whether any of the guns could be identified or eliminated as the gun that fired that projectile.

When the family came back to the home, they were gathering clothes and found an additional projectile fragment in the clothes that were moved from the bedroom closet. This fragment also has what appears to be bone and hair on it, and they contact the State Police who recovered the items.

The fragment was sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab, and the tests showed that this could not have been fired from either Deputy Merriott's or Deputy Perkey's guns.

When the fragment was tested against the .40 caliber gun found in the bedroom with James Beck, it was determined that they could neither include or exclude that gun as the weapon that fired that projectile fragment.

The State Police also conducted a search of James Beck's truck.

Inside the truck, they located a .40 caliber pistol box which matched the handgun that was recovered near James Beck in the bedroom of the home. An ATF search of that gun showed that it was purchased by a person in Clinton. The State Police contacted that person and he told them that he had given that particular handgun to James Beck in exchange for work Mr. Beck had done for him.

The State Police also recovered James Beck's phone and conducted an extraction of the information contained on that phone. They found a string of text messages to Amy Beck the night of the incident where James Beck tells Amy that he refuses to leave the house and then tells her in two separate texts that he "will die here." Also, in a text to Amy earlier that week, James tells Amy that he should have stayed in the woods and blown his brains out. It is clear from the content of the texts between James and Amy Beck that the two were in a heated argument prior to the incident.

Finally, the autopsy performed by Dr. Jennifer Forsyth at the Medical Examiner's Office of the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory determined that the manner of death was a suicide. She found that the cause of death was a tight contact gunshot to the right side of James Beck's head. Dr. Forsyth noted that there was an abrasion ring around the wound as well as a muzzle abrasion and soot deposition in the wound.

All of these factors show that the gun was in contact with Mr. Beck's head when the fatal shot was fired.

Based on all of the evidence presented to this office, it is our opinion that James Beck's death was a suicide, and that the gunshots

by Deputy Merriott and Deputy Perkey do not constitute a crime and did not cause Mr. Beck's death.

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Van Buren County Quorum Court, 6 p.m., third Thursday of the month at the Courthouse Annex, Highway 65, Clinton.

Clinton City Council, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East.

Damascus City are Council, 6 p.m., second

Tuesday of the month at City Hall on Highway 65.

Fairfield Bay City Council, 7 p.m., second Monday of each month at 130 Village Place, Suite 2F in the conference room.

Shirley City Council, 7 p.m., second Monday of the month at the Shirley Community Center.

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Recent arrests

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Husband charged

Jonathan Mark Shattell, 54, of Clinton has been charged with aggravated assault on a family or household member, a Class D felony.

Shattell was driving a gray Freightliner on July 20 when he ran his wife’s car off the road and into a ditch on Highway 16 East, according to an arrest affidavit.

Two witnesses told Clinton Police they saw the incident occur and the female driver yell for then to call 911, the report states. One of the witnesses said Shattell appeared to be very angry and was shouting that his wife had stolen his money and his cell phone, the report states.

The report states that there was about 100 feet of skid marks and a 50-foot long set of tire marks at the scene.

Plea and arraignment for Shattell are set for Aug. 8 in Van Buren County Circuit Court.

Four arrested

Four people ended up in jail after a traffic stop July 11 on Highway 65 South near Clinton.

Deputy Sonny Clifford stopped the black Chevrolet pickup because of a broken taillight, according to the arrest affidavit.

A subsequent search of the vehicle turned up 0.9 grams of methamphetamine, 0.5 grams of marijuana, 5.1 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, two Xanax pills, and two Carol Crews glass smoking devices, Prosecuting Attorney according to the report.

201h Judicial District Deputy Breezie Merriott, who transported the and Promotion Commission, 6 p.m., third Tuesday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport on Highway 16 East.

Shirley School Board, 6:30 p.m., fourth Monday of the month at the PD Room, Administration Building.

South Side-Bee Branch School Board, 5:30 p.m., third Monday of each month in

Mallaney two female suspects to jail, said she found a glass smoking device in her squad car.

Paul Lovell, 39, of Clinton, who was driving the vehicle when it was stopped, was charged with four counts of possession of a controlled substance, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, and defective equipment. He is free on $10,000 bond.

Jean Russell, 40, of Cabot, was charged with five counts of possession of a controlled substance and three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia.

She was released on $15,000 bond.

Michael Cassidy Mallany, 36, of Clinton was charged with four counts of possession of a controlled substance and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. He was charged as a habitual offender.

Samantha Floerchinger, 23, of Clinton was charged with four counts of possession of a controlled substance and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released on $10,000 bond.

Plea and arraignment for all four defenSee Arrest on page 6 the Linda Pennington Conference Room.

Clinton School Board, 5:30 p.m., third Monday of each month at the Administrative offices building.

Van Buren County Library board of directors meetings are held at 4 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the library meeting room.

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July 30, 2019

Fireflies and Memories

THAT

BANNER MOUNTAIN GIRL

by Freeda Baker Nichols

Fireflies and memories The July heat reminds me of hot Julys in my childhood. The days from July 3 to August 11 are considered to be the Dog Days of Summer. The weather is hot and sultry.

“Dog days were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius, which Greek and Roman astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck.” So says Wikipedia.

On Banner Mountain, as a child, I often walked barefoot along the road in front of our house, and dry dust from the road felt like powder on my feet as it settled between my toes. Very few cars ever came by our place and when they did, a cloud of dust followed them. We could count on seeing the mail car but that was the only vehicle that drove by on a regular schedule.

After supper, while

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waiting for bedtime, our parents sat on the front porch while we children romped and played in the yard. We ran laughing as we caught lightning bugs to keep in a jar with holes in the lid so the bugs could breathe.

I have many poems that tell of our way of life, back then. While I write in various forms, the sonnet is one of my all-time favorites. In the following poem, I’ve used a Sonakit Form.

It’s a pattern that begins with a 14-line sonnet, but adds free verse lines between the three stanzas and between the last stanza and the couplet. The Sonakit form was created by Kitty Yeager, a member of Poets’ Roundtable of Arkansas. My poem won an award on National Poetry Day and it’s published in the 2006 Anthology of Poets’ Roundtable of Arkansas. This week I’d like to share it with you.

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I’m cool as cool can be If you watch movies or TV for more than 5 minutes, you get the idea that those that drink and smoke (tobacco and marijuana) are the coolest people on earth. It has become the current thinking of the day that smoking weed is harmless and even medically therapeutic.

I don’t mean to take all the fun away from everyone, but clinical studies do not back up the assumption that it is all innocuous. A study published in the American Journal

of Public Health (August 2014), found that those who partook of all three of the aforementioned substances: alcohol, tobacco and marijuana, are likely to develop serious mental health disorders in adulthood. While they found that users had an increased risk for any kind of psychosis, they were especially prone to develop antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

People affected

by ASPD, and I’m sure

Recycle drop-off at annex

There is now a 24-hour recycle drop-off in the parking lot of the Courthouse Annex on Highway 65 South in Clinton.

All recyclable ma-

When lightning bugs turn on their blinking lights that signal sweaty, little hands to try to catch them on the muggy, summer nights, my memories slip in to make me cry.

I squeeze my eyelids tight to stop the moisture forming there.

The fireflies take me back to childhood, free as hummingbirds that sipped pink four o’clocks, and apple blossoms from the twisted tree that Mama planted deep beside the rocks.

As whippoorwills called to each other and June bugs buzzed by the lilacs, my mama, dad, and all the children sat on edge of porch to watch the daylight fade.

We laughed and played. What fun it was to chat, with voices joining evening serenade, and splash our feet with cold water from an old enamel pan!

My tears are falling freely now in spurts.

That last reflection is the one that hurts.

you have met someone in this category and were not aware they had a name for it, are those who have no regard for the rights and feelings of other people. They are very good at manipulating others to get what they want, and they don’t give a rat’s behind about what you want. They have a callous disregard for others and they can, and do, deal harshly with everyone around them. Now, answer me honestly these two questions: Does that sound like a “fun, cool” guy?

Does doing these substances sound harmless?

Those who are afflicted with GAD are constantly and morbidly worried about everything. They see disaster coming around every turn. They can’t relax, they cannot see good.

Now, answer those two questions again.

New exhibit - Ozark Perspectives is the theme for the new art exhibit until October 26 at Ozark Health Medical Center on South 65 in Clinton, sponsored by the North Central Arkansas Artist League. More than 40 new paintings are shown by nine area artists. Pictured are Marion Thorpe, Joyce Hubbard, Joyce Hartmann and Donna Buercklin; not pictured are Charlotte Rierson, Phyllis Haynes, Yun Kim, Dorothy Hendrickson and Diana Foote.

Commission funds boat access The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission unanimously authorized $538,900 from the state’s Marine Fuel Tax program to be used in Fiscal Year 2020 for repairs and upgrades to boat ramps and access points throughout Arkansas at its meeting July 18.

The money will fund 15 improvements in the next year ranging from road repairs and parking lots to courtesy docks and riprap reinforcements to prevent erosion. Estimated costs for individual projects range from $10,000 for a courtesy dock at Brewer Lake to $60,000 to completely renovate the Perryville Access on the Fourche River.

During last week’s briefing Commission Chairman Ken Reeves of Harrison asked about the various prices of projects planned that appeared similar on paper. Kevin Mullen, chief of the AGFC’s operations division, explained that various factors like site conditions, water level changes and engineering can cause a project’s cost and construction time to fluctu-

ate widely.

“These are big improvements that our constituents have been waiting on,” said Commissioner Bobby Martin of Rogers.

Marine fuel taxes are collected on gasoline and diesel fuel used in boats throughout Arkansas. The money is held by the Arkansas Department of Transportation and is distributed through a partnership between the AGFC and ArDOT. Ben Batten, AGFC chief of fisheries, said since its inception in 1969 Arkansas’s marine fuel tax has funded nearly $59 million in improvements to boating access in the state.

Projects funded for Fiscal Year 2020 with Marine Fuel Tax funds are: - Repair of an asphalt road and riprap at Don Roufa Highway 412 Beaver Lake Access - Repair of the parking area at Riverview School Access on the Strawberry River.

- Placement of rock to prevent erosion around the boat ramp at Romp Hole Access on the Kings River - A courtesy dock

on the Arkansas River at the Pendleton Access - A courtesy dock on Brewer Lake - Engineering for a boat ramp’s construction at the Greenville Bridge Access of the Mississippi River - A new parking area and engineering for a new boat ramp at the Barfield Access of the Mississippi River - Placement of riprap to repair eroded hole in parking lot of Highway 45 Access at Beaver Lake - A courtesy dock at South Shore Landing on Lake Columbia - Paving a parking lot at Big Clifty Park Access on Beaver Lake - Boat access developmenat on Highway 124 on Cadron Creek - Renovation of the Perryville Access on the Fourche River - Renovation and replacement of the ramp at Nimmo Access on the Little Red River - A courtesy dock at Brady Point Access on Lake Ouachita A new parking lot and boat ramp at Interstate Park in Little Rock

terials collected at the center Monday through Friday will be collected at the annex. No trash is allowed and, be warned, the area is under video surveillance. The Fairfield Bay Yacht Club gathered earlier this month at the marina.

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Obituaries

Carlton Leslie

Carlton Leslie was born August 6, 1931 in Damascus, Arkansas. A son W.C. Clarence Leslie and Mae Mary Leslie and was one of six children. Carlton passed

Cemetery board plans meeting

The Lexington Cemetery committee will have a meeting at 2 p.m.

August 9, 2019 at 8516 Holly Mountain Road, Clinton. On the agenda is the election of a committee president.

away on July 22, 2019 at Conway Regional Medical Center at the age of 87.

Carlton was enlisted in the United States Navy for 20 years. During his time of service he earned several medals of recognition and was decorated with full military honors. He continued to serve after his enlistment by working for the John McClelland V.A. Medical Center.

Carlton enjoyed fishing, spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and taking care of horse and dog.

Carlton is preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine; parents; step-mother, Elmo Hankins Leslie; and three brothers, William Leslie, Willard Leslie, and Earl Leslie.

He is survived by two brothers, Charles Leslie and wife Linda of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Donald Leslie and wife Fern of Greenbrier, Arkansas; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends. Funeral

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ine Stroud.

Joe was a long-time member of Robinson and Center Church of Christ. He graduated from Formosa High School and the University of Arkansas with a B.S. and Master Degree in General Agriculture. After college he spent five years teaching farming practices to returning World War II veterans. He was then employed by the State of Arkansas through the Cooperative Extension Service for 33 years.

He served one year as president of the County Agents’ Association. He helped form the Greers Ferry Lake Association to consolidate and strengthen promotion of the lake.

Survivors include a son, David Bradley (Denise); a daughter, Jolynn Godkin; three granddaughters; and six great-grandchildren.

Joe Bradley Graveside service was Jimmie “Joe” Bradley Saturday, July 20, at Crestpassed away July 17, 2019 lawn Memorial Park. in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 91. He was born June 11, 1928 in Formosa Marsha Gabel Services for Marsha GaArkansas. He was the son of the late Bruce and Bes- bel will be 2 p.m. Thurssie (Fullerton) Bradley. He day, Aug. 1, 2019, at Settlewas preceded in death by ment Cemetery, Shirley, ArJune Bradley, his wife of 67 kansas. Clinton Funeral Seryears, and his sister Kather- vice.

service was 10 a.m. Friday, surrounded by his pet dogs.

He was a member of Kirk July 26, at Bob Neal and of the Hills Presbyterian, and Sons Chapel. involved in the Kirk Men’s Club.

He is survived by his wife, Angela; one granddaughter; and four great grandchildren.

Services will be 2 p.m.

Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian. Clinton Funeral Service.

Garry Worrell

Garry E. Worrell, age 74, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019. Born on December 18, 1944 in Klamath Falls, Oregon, he entered the Air Force in October of 1963 where he was a Master Mechanic for airplanes as well as engines. He was involved in a tow-trucking and fork-lift business from 1989 to 2005 in Sacramento, California.

He and his wife moved to Fairfield Bay in 2005 where he managed the Bayview Club. There were fond of taking off and traveling to parts unknown when the spirit moved them. Garry was also extremely at peace when

Lifetime license options for 65-plus Even though Arkansans enjoy one of the lowest resident hunting and fishing license costs in the nation, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has a special present for everyone’s 65th birthday — one last license that will never expire.

Resident 65-Plus lifetime licenses are offered for hunting, fishing or as a combination of both. All licenses cost the same as their annual counterpart: Resident 65-Plus Hunting License - $25

Resident 65-Plus Fishing License $10.50 Resident 65-Plus Combination License - $35.50 AGFC Deputy Director Chris Colclasure says the 65-Plus Lifetime Licenses offer a way to remove barriers to the outdoors for hunters and anglers.

“As people begin enjoying their golden years, they have to be mindful of added expenses,” Colclasure said. “We want them to continue hunting and angling, enjoying what they’ve always

had available. Many people who may have stopped hunting or fishing and now also may have more time to enjoy the outdoors and we want to welcome them back.”

The 65-Plus Lifetime License is not all-inclusive. Hunters wishing to hunt doves, ducks and other migratory birds must still sign up for a free Harvest Information Program registration each year as part of federal requirements. Federal waterfowl stamps also must be purchased before duck hunting.

For their state waterfowl stamp, however, 65-Plus Lifetime License holders may purchase a single 65-Plus Lifetime Waterfowl Permit (also at the standard annual rate of $7).

Hunters using wildlife management areas still must sign up for a free WMA General Use Permit each year, and those interested in trapping must still hold a valid annual trappers permit, which also is free.

“Both of those permits are used to gain information on how

many people are using the state’s wildlife management areas and how many active trappers are in the state,” Colclasure said.

Anglers interested in trout fishing also must have a valid 65-Plus Lifetime Trout Permit, which costs $5, but will increase to $10 on Aug. 1, 2019.

Best of all, a person doesn’t even have to wait until their official “birthday” to get their 65-Plus License.

These options become available to purchase at the beginning

of the year in which a person will turn 65, so hunters and anglers who won’t reach that milestone until November or December can begin enjoying the benefits of this option for the whole year, and all the years to come.

All 65-plus lifetime licenses are available at the AGFC Little Rock headquarters, all AGFC regional offices and AGFC nature centers. They also are available through the AGFC’s online license system at licensing. agfc.com.

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

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The Voice of Van Buren County

July 30, 2019

Patsy Ward Formosa

Formosa EH Club had a breakfast fundraiser Saturday, July 20. There was a pretty good turn out for the first time. We are planning on having another one in August. Hopefully, it will be even better.

Jacklyn Farrow and her new baby, Riggin, got to come home from the hospital Tuesday. They are both doing well at this time.

Marva and RG Ward are both doing pretty good, but they haven’t done much since their two-week camping trip.

I guess they just had all the fun they could stand for a while!

Donna and Rich-

ard Sherrod made a trip to visit her sister, Marty Lehman, in Pea Ridge last Saturday. On the way they stopped at The Anglers in Eureka Springs and had lunch.

They spent the night with Marty and came home on Sunday.

Their son, David of Searcy is tearing down their carport this week.

They will be getting a new one installed soon.

Ann Mann’s brother, Doug Beaver, is in the hospital in Piggott.

Get well wishes go out to him.

I took my van to the body shop early last Monday about 8 am.

I met Thelma Murray shortly afterward and we went to Conway. I had a doctor’s appointment and got a good report, so I guess I’m good for another year!

We shopped, had lunch and shopped some more. We got back to Choctaw about 6 o’clock, so we had a good day! I got my van out of the shop on Friday, so I am good to go.

JR is eating toma-

The Crabtree Foursquare Church’s outdoor Tabernacle has been taken down, due to safety concerns. Built in the 1970s, it was used for outdoor services and events. The space will be used for additional parking.

(Photo by Jeff Burgess)

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toes out of our tub garden. Today I picked a few green beans, they were good. I have a few little cucumbers coming on, so that will be nice when we get to pick them.

That’s all for this week. Have a good one and God bless all.

Jeff Burgess

union. As a result, unless someone else steps up to the plate quickly, there will be no Crabtree reunion this year.

The Foursquare outdoor Tabernacle is gone. Neighbor Dennis Berry says he remembers it being built when he was a young kid, maybe around 1975.

Used for outdoor services and special events for years, extensive termite and water damage made repairs too costly.

The space will be used for additional parking.

The second hay cutting is underway, particularly in fast growing Bermuda grass pastures. Thanks to consistent rains, quality and quantity is above average.

My blueberries are producing now. The first picking was a little over 100 of some of the fattest and juiciest berries ever. None of them made it to my collection bucket, but there are so many more coming on I’m sure several quarts will eventually make the freezer.

If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west 16 community, call or text, Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.

Crabtree

The Volunteer Fire Department’s monthly meeting is Thursday at 7 p.m. For info call 2536264.

Watermelon Day is Saturday. Full of vitamins A, C and antioxidants, this refreshing fruit has been in cultivation for at least 4,000 years. All parts are edible. A neighbor says he just planted Sugar Baby bush watermelon seeds and expects them to ripen early in October.

For more short season seed planting suggestions, see “Remembering Lalla’s Garden.”

The ACCDA Board meeting is Monday, 5 p.m., in the Alread Cafeteria, followed at 6 p.m., by a meeting of representatives from ACRDC, ACCDA, EHC and the Volunteer Fire Department, to promote cooperation and community togetherness.

The peak of the tau-Aquarii meteor shower is Tuesday, near midnight. Look southeast for about 8 per hour.

Hank Arnhart called to say his hands are full as a result of his wife’s father, Ken Kendrick, passing at age 95. So Hank is unable to organize the Crabtree re-

Page 5 Luau at the Lake is an all-day event Aug. 3 at the Fairfield Bay Marina. Our “Endless Summer Bash” is coming up at the end of next month at the Cool Pool.

The Fairfield Bay Chamber of Commerce has moved from the Village Mall to the new Visitor Center at the Loins Club, 365 Dave Creek Parkway. I have been volunteering some time for the chamber and it has been fun.

The Indian Hills Golf Club is having a Play in Pink (Breast Cancer Research Foundation) Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 24. Registration starts at 7 a.m., shotgun start at 8. For more information call 501-884-6018.

Men, you are welcome to join in, too.

Last but not least, our Senior Center is going to start having Bingo three times a week starting Tuesday, August 13. Director Nancy McGowen will be hosting it but she has sponsors each game day. Bingo is at 10 a.m. so come and find your seat.

James and Joyce Burns Scotland

Gregory S. Alexander Fairfield Bay

Hey hey everyone, I got busy and was not able to write the Fairfield Bay column but I’m back till another time I don’t take the time to write. Haha.

The Encore inside the FFB Conference Center is hosting an event every Tuesday night. First Tuesday is Game Night, second Tuesday is Music with Greg and Friends, third Tuesday is Wine’d Down, fourth Tuesday is Relax and Unwind with soft piano with Alan. Now if there is a time that we have more than four Tuesdays in the month then we might need to call and ask at 501-884-4202.

The Rotary Club meets at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday at the Little Red Restaurant.

Our First Saturday Breakfast will be at the Scotland School Cafeteria on Aug. 3. We serve at 8 a.m. and the cost is $6. Plan on coming for a good breakfast, good fellowship and a good time.

After breakfast the Senior Center will start their game day, 10 a.m.3 p.m. Pool tournament registration at 9 and Bingo starts at 10. They always have something to serve for lunch. I am not sure of the cost.

The Senior Center is selling tickets for a 50/50 Split. When they have the drawing the winner will get half and the Senior Center will get the other half. This is getting to be quite a bit of money to be shared. I think the winner at this point will get over $400.00. I think tickets will be on sale for about another month.

Nell Stroud has made a crocheted throw or lap quilt and donated it to the Senior Center and they will sell tickets ($1 each or 6 for $5) until October 18 when the drawing will be held on music night at the Scotland Senior Citizens Center. Elaine Griggs (745- 8677) will be the person to contact for

more information and or to purchase tickets.

We have certainly enjoyed the cool weather so now we can make it through the hot month of August. It is just a couple of weeks before school starts. Where did the summer go?

If you have Scotland news call 5923935 and if we are not in leave a message on the answering machine and we will get it in the news.

Senior Centers

What’s for lunch Tuesday and Wednesday this week?

In Clinton, Damascus and Scotland, on July 30 it’s taco salad, refried beans, Mexican corn, frosted grapes; and on July 31 it’s pizza, salad, strawberries and angel food cake dessert.

In Fairfield Bay, for July 30 it’s spring chicken salad, vegetable collage, crackers, vanilla ice cream; and on July 31 it’s a submarine sandwich, macaroni salad, peaches.

In Shirley, for July 30 it’s pinto beans/ham slice, marinated tomato and cucumber, turnip greens, cornbread, pears; and on July 31 it’s a submarine sandwich, macaroni salad, peaches.

CLUBS The Idle Hour Bridge Club met at the home of Conie Reamey. High Jo Nell Warren; second - Conie Reamey; traveling - Danna Hensley.

Have you ever considered uses for egg cartons?

They are good as seed starters, packing material, and can be crushed to make them a springy cushion inside a box.

I found a foil pack of Certo that was years old and had gelled. To dispose of, I dumped it into the commode to soften so I could flush it. When I flushed, I got a surprise – it had removed all the stains that the toilet cleaning productions and brush hadn’t.

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Page 6 Chase 2 grams of suspected from page 1 methamphetamine, the affidavit states. ventory of the truck Van Hoosen has turned up a small plas- been charged with fleetic bag containing over ing and with possessession of drug paraArrest phernalia-meth, a Class from page 2 D felony, driving on a suspended license and dants is set for Aug. 26 driving left of center. in Van Buren County Plant, 46, was cited for Circuit Court. having an open container. Benson is free on $1,500 bond.

Drug charges

Simpkins Failure to comply

James Dale Simpkins, 50, of Clinton has been charged with failing to comply with registration and reporting requirements, a Class C felony.

Simpkins was due to check in with the sheriff’s office on June 21, according to an arrest affidavit. Records show that Simpkins was convicted in 2001 of having sexual contact with an 8-year-old girl. A bench warrant for Simpkins’ arrest has been issued.

Charges filed

A Van Buren County deputy stopped a blue SUV with tags that returned to a green Pontiac on July 12 near the VFW Club in Choctaw.

Deputy Ethan Ward reported that the driver turned from Highway 330 South onto Highway 95 East without using a signal.

Cathrine Nicole Stevenson, 25, of Quitman said she had recently bought the vehicle and did not know how someone else’s license plate had ended up on the SUV, the affidavit for arrest states. There was no VIN number on the paperwork.

Stevenson consented to a search of the vehicle, the document states, and a plastic bag with a white crystal-like substance was discovered as well as a glass pipe and straw, both with residue believed to be methamphetamine.

Stevenson was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony, and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony. She was released on $1,000 bond. Plea and arraignment are set for Aug. 8 in Van Buren County Circuit Court.

A passenger in Stevenson’s car, Ryan Morse, 22, of Conway was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony. He was released

sion of a controlled Heidi substance. Each is a from page 1 Class D felony. Arraignment is set for Aug. 8 in was pulled over by a Van Buren County Cir- state trooper for driving a motorcycle on Highcuit Court. way 16 between Clinton and Shirley! The owner on $1,000 bond. Plea of the bike was behind and arraignment are set her guiding her with his words. The cop made for Aug. 8. them switch places but Driver charged didn’t ticket her. I don’t On July 10, a Sear- know who was crazier, cy man was stopped on Heidi or the cycle ownHighway 65 South after er. a deputy said his vehiSo, if you see Heicle crossed the center di around say hi. She’s line. very friendly and one of Deputy Sonny Clif- the most amazing peoford asked for consent ple you will ever meet. to search the vehicle, Remember, she can’t which the driver denied. see you so you have to He then ran his K-9 say hi first.

(Terry Simpson is pastor partner around the veat Grace Church. Read hicle and said the dog his columns every alerted to illegal narcotweek in The Voice.) ics, according to the affidavit for arrest.

About 0.8 grams of suspected methamphetamine and a glass smoking device were discovered, the document states.

Michael Wilson, 41, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony, and driving in a single lane, a traffic violation.

Plea and arraignment are set for Aug. 26.

Disorderly conduct

A 75-year-old man has been arrested twice within a few hours last week.

Wilson L. Rogers has been charged with disorderly conduct and criminal trespass, both misdemeanors. He also was issued a speeding ticket in Damascus on July 10 and with driving on a suspended license on July 12.

Rogers is currently in the Van Buren County jail on $250 bond, according to jail records.

Plea and arraignment are set for Aug. 22.

Kirk Brandon Arnold, 52, faces additional charges after deputies found a stolen truck and a glass smoking device with residue at his Clinton home, according to an affidavit for arrest.

Arnold was already in custody when he asked that his medications be retrieved from his home, according to the affidavit. It as discovered that a Ford truck in his driveway had been stolen from Mayflower, the document states.

Arnold has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony, Author Unknown and theft by receiving, Forget the mistake, remember the lesson. a Class D felony. Plea and arraignment are set for Aug. 8 in Van Buren Crossword Solution County Circuit Court.

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Women arrested

A driver and her passenger were arrested July 16 after a deputy said he observed the car cross the center line on Highway 336 West before turning onto Gentry Road.

Driver Jamie Benson of Clinton told Deputy Ethan Ward her drivers license was suspended and that she was on probation out of Faulkner County, according to the arrest affidavit.

Passenger Tashonda Plant said she was on parole from Pulas- Sudoku Solution ki County, the report states. Both women were told to get out of the car and Plant tried to pour out a drink, the report states. Ward stopped her and reported smelling alcohol in the cup. A second open container was found in the car, the report states.

Deputy Sonny Clifford’s K-9 Silas alerted to drugs in the car, the report states, and three syringes with liquid in them were discovered.

Benson, 36, has been charged with pos-

July 30, 2019 Surrender states. from page 1 Michael Newcomb, 37, of Shirley has been ior changed and he be- charged with possesgan looking at a bri- sion of drug parapherar thicket a few yards nalia, a Class D felony; away. As Ward started driving while license to give another warn- cancelled or revoked ing, a voice from the and reckless driving, thicket asked him not to both misdemeanors; let the dog bite him, the aggravated assault, a report states. The sus- Class D felony; mispect raised his hands demeanor possession and surrendered. of drug paraphernaThe suspect ad- lia; fleeing, and fleeing, vised the deputies that a Class D felony. Newhe had a syringe in his comb is being held on pocket and a search of $50,000 bond.cr the vehicle turned up a Passenger Charles second syringe with a Watts has been small amount of clear charged with attemptliquid suspected to be ing to influence pubmethamphetamine in lic service, obstructit, the report states. A ing governmental opplastic bag with green erations and resisting residue that appeared arrest, all misdemeanto be marijuana also ors. His bond is set at was found, the report $2,000.

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July 30, 2019

Still time for late crops

by Jeff Burgess & Lalla “Did you know, Jeff, give them some shade Lee Ostergren that garlic is one of the during hot days, partic-

(The fictionalized conversation that follows is based upon Lalla’s two books, 17 years of enthusiastic garden talk, two years of handwritten notes, an active garden and a bit of Lalla’s spirit.)

“July, what a wonderful month!”

“I agree Lalla. It had a bit of hot and dry, and a bit of cool and wet.

Good balance.”

“So how did our crops do, Jeff?”

“The raspberry and mulberry harvest was phenomenal. The blackberries and blueberries are still producing, and the garlic crop is legendary. I’m still harvesting and processing.”

“You know, Jeff, I’ve always been convinced garlic has some pest repellent properties. That why I planted them throughout the garden and even in my flower beds. Did you cut the tops back and tie up bunches to hang in the harvest room? You know they’ll last all winter.”

“I’ve started the process Lalla, but have a ways to go. I did start chopping up the tops and stalks, and spread them around our tomatoes to discourage pests.”

oldest known foods and seasoning, and has been used for all types of human ailments?”

“Yes, Lalla. I’ll start replanting the biggest cloves soon. I also harvested the spearmint, chocolate mint and comfrey.”

“Oh jolly! Nothing like a refreshing mint drink on a hot summer day. But what about our vegetables?”

“The rabbit came back and ate our Swiss chard, the late replanted bean and okra seedlings and New Zealand spinach.”

“Oh no, Jeff!

I thought you were sprinkling cayenne pepper on and around our plants.”

“I was and it seemed to be working.

I became lackadaisical and backslid on repeating applications after rains. I also saw baby rabbits near the garden and realized they could squeeze through the smallest gaps in the fence. It needs to be reworked.”

“No worries, Jeff, you can replant short season crops even in late July. They just have to have a shorter life cycle to mature before cold weather begins.

Several plants work great for this. Be sure to

ularly when they’re still tender seedlings. Shade cloth and row covers work well as protection.”

“So what crops qualify, Lalla?”

“The list is long, Jeff, but the key is checking ‘days to maturity from seed’ info. For example, a bean with a short life cycle of 40 to 60 days, planted now, will mature by the end of September. The same would work with a cucumber that takes 50 to 60 days to maturity. The thing to remember is different varieties of a plant can have much different life cycles. Some summer squash can mature as quickly as 45 days but some winter squash take as long as 120 days. No sense in planting a winter squash seed now as it wouldn’t be mature until the end of November, long after the first frost, which would kill it.”

“OK, I’m getting it.

So what warm weather vegetables have a short enough life cycle variety that could result in eatable produce this year?”

“I’ve mentioned short-term beans, cucumber and summer squash. Others could include short-term corn, watermelon, and shortterm herbs like cilan-

ty fast. But it has one drawback - I got arrested last week for peeing on a fire hydrant.”

Dec. 8

Star does some work in the kitchen.

A Star is born Robert R. Gaut chronicles out of reach, but she the first year in the life of is getting to be a prethis German shepherd Star. ty big girl. I just hope

Dec. 1

Star, "The Flash,” came running through then running back through the pool, she is getting faster than my camera. She still hasn't learned to walk, runs every where she goes.

Dec. 3

Well, I thought Star was getting pretty good about not chewing stuff up, guess I shouldn't think. Went to a meeting tonight and when I got home found my battery operated backup alarm clock on the couch. Guess she was hungry because she ate its face and hands but just chewed up the rest of the body, then got my stocking cap and chewed a hole in it.

Guess I will have to remember to keep things

I make it through her puppyhood.

Dec. 6

Its noon up here on the Ridge with a misting cold rain and 37 degrees, just got back from a 2-mile get-about with the Pack. Now the rest of the story. I was in Walmart stocking up for the snow, had two 50 pound bags of dog chow, a 15 pound box of large dog biscuits, some milk, eggs, and bananas. When I got to the cashier she asked, "are you stocking up for the snow?”

I said, "Yes, sure want to have plenty to eat.”

With a puzzled look on her face, she hesitated then asked, "You don't eat that stuff do you?”

I said, “Well, if it was bad for you they would be out of business pret-

0600 Saturday morning, still very dark outside, no snow, but it's 29 degrees and everything is covered in ice. Star ran out and went down, her first experience with ice. Sig is an old timer and did well. Corky said, "I will go out later,” and I'm staying in. If it snows on top of the ice it will be very slick.

Just got in from a 2-mile get-about in the woods and on the trails with the Pack, it’s still holding at 30 degrees and raining. The Mutts had a ball running and playing on the icy grass.

Ice is still accumulating on the trees and power lines but the ground temperature is still too warm. My deck and steps are solid ice and I have a bunch of wet critters now, but Star sticks very close to me and watches my every move. I just went out and fired up the welder/generator and let it run for a little while and all is good, but Star is the only one that went back out with me, she is getting very protective of me.

Dec. 13

Just let 3 Critters back in that had to go out for a few minutes, standing there with a towel I dried them off as they came in. Cassie and Sig know the routine quite well but Star is a little wild and as I was trying to hold her

tro, dill and basil. There are also short-term sunflowers and zinnias.”

“Let’s look ahead to August now, Lalla.”

“OK. I’ve always done a lot of my canning, freezing and drying of produce in this month. I get a sense of satisfaction knowing that these preserved foods will be on my kitchen table when the cold wind and snow is blowing come winter. Also we need to get our cool weather crop seeds started indoors so they’re ready to transplant outside when the summer heat moderates.”

“Give our readers some examples, Lalla.”

“Cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, endive, kohlrabi, beet, collard, kale and Swiss chard are a few I’ve started now. Later I plant winter radishes, winter lettuce, turnips and mustard in the garden. Cool weather crops usually laugh at the first few frosts.

Unlike warm weather crops, they can continue to thrive after the cold weather arrives.

Broccoli and cauliflower can survive 26 degrees, many others as low as 20 degrees, and kale as low as 10.”

“Any final thoughts Lalla?”

“When I’m outside, particularly in my garden, I can’t help but think of all the wonderful blessings I’ve been given. I’m sometimes so overjoyed that tears come to my eyes. Each day is so very special, never to be lived again. I will honor each and everyone of them.”

“Hope to see you in the garden next month.”

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Lalla’s garden continues to produce a bountiful supply of hot peppers.

Lalla’s garden comfrey reblooms in July after its first flowering in early June.

(Photo by Jeff Burgess)

and dry her off she was eating the towel. But she is learning and getting better, she loves dish towels, when I use one and lay it on the counter she will get it and just carry it around, doesn't tear them up, for some reason just likes to have them, maybe it is because she sees me using them and they have my scent on them. She is a very special and loving girl and the hickory Star sniffs out some snow. sticks I cut for her are stay long. Had a towall over the house now Dec. 24 Good Christmas el in hand as they came and she loves them, so Eve. back one by one exthat worked.

Sat down at the cept Corky and he was A MUTTS TAIL pond and the Sun- gone around 15 minBeen raining all set was looking kind of utes. Had over 3" rain day and the Mutts are bleak, then all of a sud- and the woods are sathousebound and bored. den here it came and it urated and the spillway After I fed everyone was awesome. In fact is running 4" deep and Corky was in his chair, me and the Pack sat 4' wide and this sure Sig and Star were play- down there until it was got the Critters’ attening and Sig crawled up dark, and Ruger was tion. in my lap with Star right driving me nuts wantafter him, so I had 200 ing to retrieve so we Dec. 31 Good Monday pounds of dogs wres- played for a while, tling in my lap. I saw walked back through Morning and welcome Corky watching what the woods in the dark to 12/31/18, the last was going on. Star got then fed Ruger and day of 2018 and New down and was still play- Colt then walked back Year’s Eve. It’s raining ing with Sig. Corky had to the house in the dark up here in the Ozarks had enough, and he dark. It was so dark you but looks like we made hopped down out of his couldn't see your hand another year on God's chair and got all over in front of your face but planet and I'm lookStar. Just growled, but I could make out the ing forward to anothStar left the room and outline of the road by er one, can't quit now, went upstairs, Sig just the trees against the have another wild child hunkered down in my clouds but kept running to raise. I think I have lap. I actually laughed into Mutts or they kept her figured out, she out loud, Corky came running into me. I think gets along with everyover and I loved on him, I saw Santa through an one when they are all then he went back over opening in the clouds, outside and playing but when I am around she and got in his chair, ev- so he is on his way. has to show everyone idently he didn't want that she is my protecthose two messing with Dec. 27 Well the rain finally tor and already has all Pop so he broke it up.

Never a dull moment let up, it set in around he other females buffaaround here and Corky midnight and of course loed. She is a mess but does rule and I never Corky wanted out, so she is my mess but she say anything to him be- I opened the door and will learn. You all have a he, Sig, Star and Shas- very good New Year’s cause he is Top Dog. ta headed out but didn't Eve.

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July 30, 2019

Kermit Privitt’s wheel barrow

The family of Barnett and Ruth Bruce gathered Saturday for the couple’s 60th anniversary party at the Petit Jean building in Clinton. Granddaughters Essie and Melissa hosted the party that was packed with family and friends. (Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

Grandpa Harper’s scythe

Step back in time

Bank chartered in 1907

Isaac Ward’s push plow

New at the Shirley Museum

By Glenda Ward Keenihan used to store water on

The Shirley Arkansas Museum has several new, old treasures on loan and donated.

Dee Berry has donated an iron wheel barrow that he got years ago from Kermit Privitt and he was told it might have been the first one in Shirley.

Billy and Becky Burgess loaned a scythe that was Becky's Grandpa Harper’s.

Used by Billy's parents, Sid and Ruth Burgess, was an old coffee grinder, a model-t heater, a box radio and a wooden water barrel that was given to Billy over 70 years ago.

The water barrel was

a ship.

The granddaughters, the late Judy Drew and Kaye Bowie, have donated Issac Ward's push plow.

The Shirley Class of 1969 donated cash to buy a printer and money left to purchase items as needed. This was in honor of their 50th year since graduating from school.

It's important to support and to share with the younger generation our town’s history.

So several items, new to museum, plus lots of history. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Bank of Shirley was chartered by the State Bank Department on June 26, 1907 with a charter number of 238. The president was Edward Stevens; vice president was J.H. Towery; and cashiers were F.M. Eubanks and T.B. Davis.

The directors, besides president and vice president, were J.S. Collum and T.B. Davis. The bank closed in November 1936.

The photos show: A. Architect's drawing of the Bank of Shirley, which was printed on the bank's checks.

B. A corner view of

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the bank, which shows the six steps up to the sidewalk in front of the entrance to the bank, the windows and the one Greek Corinthian column.

C. The adjoining business, made of native stone, joined to the brick structure of the bank building. The brick above the white column is in the contrasting color as in the edging of the top of the building.

D. A wide side view of the location of the bank with the hill top located behind the adjoining businesses.

(Images and information courtesy of the Van Buren County Historical Society)

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Early Shirley businesses

The Green Onion and Moonier Hotel in Shirley were bustling places in the early days as were several saloons that operated before Prohibition.

Edward Stevens of Rushing chartered the Bank of Shirley in the first decade of the century. It was located

at the corner of Main Street in a nicely appointed building with fine marble slab counters and a large safe.

As did many other banks, it bankrupted during the depression. The building still stands as a landmark today.

Former industries of the town include a furniture manufacturing operation; Shirley Wholesale, a booming business, and “drummers” or salesman who sold goods for decades to retail businesses and schools across several counties. The business was originally owned and operated

by Homer Brown and Bill Hamm and later by Hugh Brown. Harper’s Service Station was also a fixture downtown for decades.

The longest running retail operation was Privitt’s Store, a hardware and supply store run continuously by three generations of the Privitt family until closing a few years ago.

Troy Eoff ran a grocery store for many years in downtown Shirley.

(City of Shirley, Arkansas)

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July 30, 2019

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CHURCH PAGE

Photo by EuGene Smith

Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Formosa 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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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS

MISC. FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT

YARD SALE

LEGAL

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS

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AUTO SALVAGE in Greenbrier We buy cars & trucks

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The City of Fairfield Bay is now accepting applications for a full time 911 dispatcher.

Must pass a criminal background check and drug test. Looking for an applicant that has good typing skills, computer experience and be able to multitask. Applicants familiar with Van Buren County and that have experience in a dispatch center preferred.

Pick up application at the dispatch center 101 Little Rock Dr. Fairfield Bay. 501-884-6005

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The City of Fairfield Bay is now accepting applications for a full time police officer.

Must pass a criminal background check and drug test.

Shop Booth 75 at Howard's Antiques

Pick up application at the Police Department 101 Little Rock Dr. Fairfield Bay. 501-884-6005

Transportation driver wanted. Must be able to pass drug and background screens. Must have clean driving record.

City of Clinton is accepting applications for a Street Department Employee.

Applications can be picked up at Clinton City Hall 354 Main Street in Clinton.

All Applications must be submitted by 3:00 pm on Tuesday August 6th at City Hall.

For more information call: 253-0162

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3 Family Yard Sale Friday, August 2nd 8AM-5PM at 2162 Hwy 16 E, Clinton Household items plus Clothing for men, women and children

Senior Center cook wanted.

1 year experience in human services facility. ServSafe certification helpful.

Must be able to lift 25 lb., pass drug and background screens. Regular, daily schedule.

Apply in person at Van Buren County Aging Program office 311 Yellowjacket Lane, Suite 2 (behind Clinton Senior Center). EOE

FOR SALE OR LEASE

NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 373 RACHAEL DRIVE SHIRLEY, AR 72153 DATE OF DEATH: JUNE 7, 2019 Mary McWilliams was appointed Executrix of the estate of the above-named decedent on July 9, 2019. A contest of the probate can be affected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law.

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

THIS NOTICE first published this 23rd day of July, 2019.

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KENT TESTER, ID No. 89123 Tester Law Firm, P.A. Attorney at Law 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7077 Fax 501-745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION

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DUPLEXES FOR RENT Nice 1000 sqft 2-bedroom Duplexes with appliances. No Pets. No Smoking. $600-$650/month plus deposit.

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FOR RENT Apartments and mobile homes in Bee Branch area. $400-$650/month.

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CRYSTAL COOLEY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE ROY AND DOROTHY HENDERSON CHARITABLE TRUST, DATED JULY 17, 2018 PETITIONER VS. RESPONDENTS: WALTER CUNAGUM HENDERSON, ELLEN RUTH PACK, CHRISTINA MARIE HUGGINS, PATRICIA ANN MCELFISH, GLENDA FAYE JOHNSON, LYNN ELVIN HENDERSON, GARY WAYNE HENDERSON, EDWIN JOSEPH HENDERSON AND CERTAIN LANDS LYING IN VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS And any person, entity, or organization, Claiming any right, title, or interest in and to: THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, SECTION ELEVEN (11) TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE SIXTEEN (16) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, CONTAINING 40 ACRES, MORE OR LESS AND THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (N1/2 NE1/4 SE1/4), SECTION ELEVEN (11), TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE SIXTEEN (16) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, CONTAINING 20 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION Notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas, to quiet and confirm title in and to the following described property in Van Buren County, Arkansas: THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, SECTION ELEVEN (11), TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE SIXTEEN (16) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, CONTAINING 40 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (N1/2 NE1/4 SE1/4), SECTION ELEVEN (11), TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE SIXTEEN (16) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, CONTAINING 20 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

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Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH E. MCWILLIAMS, deceased

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for crocheted items, knickknacks, dishes and jewelry.

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NO. PR-2019-34 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD RAY POLLEY, deceased

Any person claiming any title or interest of any kind to said property is hereby notified to appear on or before 30 days from the first publication of this notice to assert his/her title or interest in said property and to demonstrate why title to this property should not be quieted and confirmed in Plaintiffs.

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 22nd day of July, 2019. /s/ Lori Jones D.C

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

VAN BUREN COUNTY CLERK

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 2500 Highway 65 SouthClinton, AR 72031

/s/ Debbie Gray VAN BUREN CIRCUIT CLERK

DATE OF DEATH: March 20, 2018 The undersigned was appointed Executor of the estate of the above-named decedent on July 11, 2019. A contest of the probate can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law.

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

THIS NOTICE first published this 30th day of July, 2019.

MARY POLLEY, Executrix By: /s/ Nathan S. Morgan NATHAN S. MORGAN, Bar No. 2009269 MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION CASE NO: 71CV-19-108 CRYSTAL COOLEY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE ROY AND DOROTHY HENDERSON CHARITABLE TRUST, DATED JULY 17, 2018 PETITIONER VS. RESPONDENTS: WALTER CUNAGUM HENDERSON, ELLEN RUTH PACK, CHRISTINA MARIE HUGGINS, PATRICIA ANN MCELFISH, GLENDA FAYE JOHNSON, LYNN ELVIN HENDERSON, GARY WAYNE HENDERSON, EDWIN JOSEPH HENDERSON AND CERTAIN LANDS LYING IN VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS And any person, entity, or organization, Claiming any right, title, or interest in and to: THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, SECTION ELEVEN (11) TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE SIXTEEN (16) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, CONTAINING 40 ACRES, MORE OR LESS AND THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (N1/2 NE1/4 SE1/4), SECTION ELEVEN (11), TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE SIXTEEN (16) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, CONTAINING 20 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. WARNING ORDER TO: Joseph A. Pack and Lynn Elvin Henderson You are hereby warned to appear in the Circuit Court of Van Buren County within thirty (30) days from the first date of publication of the Warning Order and answer the petition of the Plaintiff.

Your failure to file a written answer within thirty (30) may bar you from answering or asserting any defense you have.

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 22nd day of July, 2019. /s/ Lori Jones D.CVAN BUREN COUNTY CLERK /s/ Debbie Gray VAN BUREN CIRCUIT CLERK

July 30, 2019

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Fishing Report caught. Hybrid bass and white bass are enjoying all the shad we have as well. Any and all are anywhere now from 25 feet to 80 feet. Use big spinners, big spoons, small spinners and small spoons, swimbaits, Alabama rigs, hair jigs – lots of baits will work if you put it in front of some.

And topwaters as well.

North Arkansas Joshua Mayfield and his son, Noah, landed this impressive 39-inch, 29-pound striper below Carpenter Dam at Lake Catherine earlier this week. That big 'un required the help of Dillon Erwin from Magnet Cove to help haul in, Joshua says. "What a pleasure to meet someone who is eager to help and happy for the success of a stranger," Joshua said.

"Great example of an outdoorsman."

If there is a body of water you would like included in this report, please email: terry@voiceofvbc.com

Central Arkansas

tle Rock District water data system (501-3625150) for Greers Ferry Little Red River Dam water release in(updated 7-24- formation.

2019) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Greers Ferry Lake As of Wednesday, Service said Wednesday morning the Corps the Army Corps of Engiof Engineers is releas- neers reports the lake’s ing 12 hours of two elevation at 469.77 feet units of generation dai- msl (normal conservaly. This generation pat- tion pool: 462.04 feet tern is providing win- msl Oct. 1-April 30; dows of wading op- 463.04 feet msl May portunities during the 1-June 1; 462.54 feet morning on the upper msl June 1-Sept. 30). (updated 7-24sections of the river and on the middle and lower 2019) Tommy Cauley of sections later in the day. Fishfinder Guide Ser(501-940-1318) We are expecting an in- vice crease in generation on said the water level at the Little Red River to Greers Ferry Lake is lower the lake to sea- at 469.77 feet msl. It is sonal pool when con- 7.23 feet above norditions downstream al- mal pool of 462.54 feet low. Until that time, rec- msl, and generation is ommended are midg- going along at about es, sowbugs, emergers, 12 hours a day. It’s achares ear and streamers cording to who you talk for flyfishing. For Trout to about the catching – Magnet fishing, go with “some good, some bad, hot pink-colored bodies but I think it has more to on chartreuse jigheads. do with knowledge of Always check before where to be when and heading to the Little why, more than anything Red River by calling the else. The overall picture Corps of Engineers Lit- I am predicting is good

for catching any species you are trying to target from now until late January of next year unless the weather throws us for a big loop.” Crappie are eating in 12-45 feet of water on jigs and minnows. Go with beetle spins, etc. Bream are spunky guarding fry and also just eating in 1 inch to 30 feet of water on crawlers, crickets, inline spinners, beetle spins etc. Walleye are maybe finally going to be more hemmed up on flats better than they have been with all the high water that has had them scattered; try dragging crawlers in 18-45 feet of water. Black bass will eat about anything if you put in front of them right.

Use what you like in 1 inch of water all the way out to 80 feet. “If you’re not catching, try something else as you are not doing the right thing,” Tommy says. Catfishing is still simple, just keep it simple, use what you like – it’s a very untapped resource here, lots of good fish to be

White River

(updated 7-242019) Sportsman’s White River Resort (870453-2424) said the river is fairly clear. It’s low in the mornings, higher in the afternoon with generation. Fishing is good in all depths of water, though, they report.

The troutbite is excellent. PowerBaits are the main way to go. Several browns and rainbows were caught on stick baits, spoons, Little Cleo spinners and pink worms as well.

Bull Shoals Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lake’s elevation at 686.38 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 661.00 feet msl). (updated 7-24-2019) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said the lake level is 27 feet above normal, while the clarity is cloudy. Surface temperature Tuesday midafternoon was 86 degrees. Black bass are fair on topwater baits.

Catfishing is fair using trotlines or limblines.

Some walleye are being caught, he says.

Norfork Tailwater

(updated 7-242019) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-4352169) said last weekend

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that during the previous week Norfork Lake rose 0.4 foot to rest at 15.2 feet above seasonal power pool of 555.75 feet msl and 8.9 feet below the top of flood pool. The Norfork had heavy generation in the afternoon and wadable water in the morning.

Seasonal power pool has been reset for the lakes in the White River system. All of the lakes in the White River System are well over the top of power pool. We expect heavy generation for the foreseeable future.

The Norfork has been slow. Navigate this stream with caution there has been major gravel recruitment at the bottom of Mill Pond and the dock hole over the past couple of years. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns (sizes 18, #0, 22) like ruby midges, root beer midges, zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead) and soft hackles (sizes 14, 16) like the Green Butt. Egg patterns have also been productive.

Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Try a small (size 18) ruby midge suspended 18 inches below a red fox squirrel and copper (size 14). The fishing is better in the morning. Dry Run Creek is fishing well. With school out, it can be crowded.

There is some work being done at the hatchery that has affected access to the upper areas on the creek and some of the hatchery discharge pipes are not running resulting in lower flows on the creek.

The hot flies have been sowbugs (size 14), Y2Ks (size 12), various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluores-

cent pink and cerise size 10) and mop flies.

Buffalo National River / Crooked Creek

(updated 7-242019) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870435-2169) said the Buffalo National River and Crooked Creek are navigable and greatly cleared. The smallmouths are more active with the warm conditions. John’s favorite fly is a Clouser minnow.

Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River. There are no dams on these streams. They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event. The water can rise very quickly.

NorthWest Arkansas

Beaver Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 1,127.88 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,121.00 feet msl). (updated 7-24-2019) Southtown Sporting Goods (479-443-7148) said the water remains high, up 2-3 feet above normal, and the clarity is still murky. Anglers report bream are fair on redworms and crickets. Crappie are good if you’re trolling crankbaits. Bass are fair; fish a spinnerbait at night, or come back with the topwater lure in the morning. Catfishing is fair using prepared bait. Walleye are being caught by the dam on nightcrawler rigs. All fish appear in their summertime pattern now.

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