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James to library board: Cuts a must County Judge Dale James told the Van Buren County Library board on Wednesday that it must make some meaningful cuts before bankers will consider renegotiating the current bond payment. The board recently collected 100 signatures to hold a special election to raise
the tax rate by 1 mill to enable it to make its $330,000 annual payment. The vote will be held Oct. 8. James said deep cuts are necessary to keep the library open regardless of the outcome of the vote, which he said he does not believe will pass. New head librarian Andrea Singleton said
she has heard nothing but positive feedback about the tax increase and believes it will pass. If the new millage passes, it should bring in about $350,000, still $200,000 short of what the library needs with its current budget, James said. One cost-saving measure will be not
buying many books, board Chairman Phillip Ellis said. That will save about $30,000. That didn’t sit well with board member Kristy Eastridge, a teacher who said, “That hurts my heart.” James asked about cutting back on employees, but Singleton said the library needs to be staffed
with three people every day it is open, except on Saturdays. “Why do you need more people than Dollar General?” James asked. Singleton said service at the retail store is not good. “We try to serve people.” “We can’t just pin our hopes and dreams on a millage that may
not pass,” James said. Ellis said it already had been established that the library cannot make enough cuts to stay open without more funding. If the millage fails, he said the board will seek a sales tax increase to be voted on in March. See Library on page 6
Polling places to be cut
Officer Casey Dunn mingles with some children as he begins his duties as SRO at Clinton Elementary. (Photo from Facebook)
New school officers John Ayers is the new School Resource Officer at Clinton Junior and Senior High School. Ayers was raised in Wisconsin, but his father, James Ayers, was originally from Scotland, and drove a bus many years for the Clinton School District before his passing in 2017. Ayers is a veteran U.S. Army sergeant having served in Desert Storm with the 128th Infantry Brigade 82nd Airborne Division. He began his law enforcement career in 2002 for the city of Northwoods, a suburb of St. Louis, where he was promoted to patrol sergeant, detective, detective sergeant, and eventually lieutenant. Upon his father's passing, he retired from Northwoods and moved to Clinton to help care for his stepmother, Erma. Once she also passed, he started back in law enforcement at Faulkner County sheriff’s office. He and his wife Misty reside in Damascus with her two children, Maddie and Christian, who attend Souths Side Schools. They are expecting a new child in March
There will be nine places to vote in Van Buren County for the Oct. 8 library millage election, down from the current 21 polling sites. Members of the county Election Commission - Johnny K. Rhoda, George Silva and Bobbye Bennett - addressed the Quorum Court last week about the coming changes. By the March 2020 primary elections, there will be more consolidation and only four places will be “voting centers.” Those sites will be in Bee Branch, Clinton, Dennard and Fairfield Bay. Early voting will be allowed for two weeks before Election Day, though the state is considering making that three weeks. Voters may cast their ballot at any
George Silva (left) and Johnny K. Rhoda address the Quorum Court last week. (Photo by Warren Johnson)
of the centers, regardless of where they live in the county. “This will save thousands of dollars,” said County Clerk Pam Bradford. Silva said it is difficult to find as many poll workers as were needed with 21 precincts open. He said the workers are generally elderly and a 13-hour day is long for many of them. The state has offered to pay $412,515
to buy new voting equipment for Van Buren County as long as the Quorum Court agreed to chip in $200,000. That is not likely to happen, Rhoda said, so consolidating polling places is now the plan. Rhoda anticipates that some people may complain about their traditional polling places being gone. “If they do, they can call me and I’ll explain it,” he said.
Cell tower lease gets OK 2020. At Clinton Elementary, there also is a new resource officer. Casey Dunn is the first full-time SRO for the elementary campus. “I grew up in Clinton and attended Clinton Elementary, Middle and High School, graduating in 1994,” Dunn said. “While growing up in Clinton, I worked at Toadsuck Catfish Inn, Pizza Hut and Thriftway.” He moved to Conway in 1994 and became a police officer in 1998. He married Cassandra Pike in 1998 and they have
two children. While with the Conway Police Department, Dunn was a member of the SWAT Team, Advanced Recon Team, K9 Unit, worked drug interdiction and was promoted up through the ranks to sergeant and finally lieutenant. He retired in July 2018 after 20 years and 1 day of service. “I tried it in the civilian world for the last year and missed helping people,” he said. “There was no satSee School Officers on page 6
Clinton council members approved a resolution to lease land on Quality Drive near the hospital to Verizon Wireless affiliates to build a cell tower. Fire Chief D.L. Webb noted that the land was supposed to be the fire department’s, but Mayor Richard McCormac and city attorney Chad Brown said the city, not departments, are the landowners. The deal is for $400 per month for five years with a 25-year option. Public comment is currently being accepted at vzwnepa@ erm.com or by calling 1-615-656-4633. In his water report, department head Will Hinchey said water loss last month was
calculations to determine the closest available unit, the Survival Flight representative said. EMTs at the scene then make the decision as to whether the helicopter will be used to transport. Separate policies must be purchased with Survival Flight and Air Evac. The representative said Medicare does not allow
the services to honor each other’s policy. Asked if there are a lot of flights out of Van Buren County, it was explained that Ozark Health is a Level 4 trauma center, the lowest ranking for trauma centers, and cannot handle strokes or severe heart attacks, so patients are flown to the best center to care for them.
Also at the meeting, county Judge Dale James gave the road report. He said a bridge on Buttercreek Road has been closed because it is “extremely unsafe.” It will be replaced with a higher, wider bridge when the water goes down. He also said restriping has begun on several roads. The justices of the
Tuesday was the first day of school for SRO John Ayers in this photo taken by his wife, Misty. (Photo from Facebook)
38 percent in Clinton; 52 percent in Burnt Ridge; and 37 percent in Dennard. Chemical costs were up to 16 cents/thousand from 10 cents last month. He reported that crews have been busy repairing more lines that have been busted during road projects on Highway 65 north of Clinton. Hinchey said $150,000 is still needed to complete the 95 East and Pole Yard projects, but that the upcoming rate increase should cover it. A public meeting will be held on the rate increase, though no date has yet been set. Police Chief John Willoughby talked about the string of break-ins in Clinton and said, “We know
who they are.” He said there are three of them going around town breaking into places. Before arrests are made, he said, the department wants to “cross t’s and dot i’s” to get a good case. The city of Clinton is considering becoming part of “Tree City USA.” Harold Fisher of the Department of Agriculture said city trees have “a harder life” than those in woods and make a positive impact on people, cut energy costs, and filter pollutants. To become a “Tree City,” there must be a tree board to inspect trees, Fisher said. McCormac said
peace approved an ordinance to increase the projected revenue and appropriate $43,060 into County General from the County Road fund. A legislative audit noted that two secretary positions in the county judge’s office should be paid from the County Road budget. The vote was unanimous. The Quorum Court
also adopted a resolution to purchase a soil roller for packing soil in the amount of $91,213 on a 36-month purchase plan. The JPs also approved a resolution authorizing Arthur Schmeckenbecher of Little Rock to perform a wedding ceremony on Nov. 2, 2019, in Van Buren County.
See Cell Tower on page 6
911 Dispatch: One Call decides transport The Quorum Court heard Thursday from 911 Dispatch and Survival Flight. A representative from 911 explained that 911 Dispatch contacts One Call, which makes the decision on which air ambulance to dispatch to the scene. One Call is part of Survival Flight’s operations. It makes quick
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Water refund checks sent
Traffic was down to one lane again on Highway 65, north of Clinton, as culverts were placed under the road. One worker said there are many more to be placed. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
Felony arrests Aug. 11, 2019 Bryson Gabriel, 25 of Sherwood was arrested after a car in which he was a passenger was stopped on Highway 65 North after a sheriff’s deputy stated that the car crossed the center line. Gabriel acknowledged to Deputy Derek Sanford that he had a syringe containing methamphetamine in his pocket, according to an arrest affidavit. Gabriel has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony. Plea and arraignment is set for Sept. 30, 2019, in Van Buren County Circuit Court.
felony. Arraignment was set for Aug. 26. She was released on $2,500 bond. Aug. 2, 2019 - Garrett Leverett, 18, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, was pulled over on Highway 92 East when Deputy Matthew Beeson stated that his license plate light was not working. Asked if there was anything illegal in the vehicle, Leverett said yes and retrieved a pill bottle containing about 1 gram of suspected methamphetamine, according to the arrest affidavit. Leverett has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony, and operating an unsafe vehicle. He was released on $5,000 bond.
Reynolds-Treat
Aug. 7, 2019 - Darlene Reynolds-Treat, a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped on East Mountain Road after crossing the center line, according to an arrest affidavit, was arrested. Reynolds-Treat dropped a plastic bag from the leg of her shorts when asked to get out of the vehicle, according to the report. The bag contained what was believed to be methamphetamine, the affidavit states. She has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class D
Drummond
Aug. 4, 2019 - Charlotte Drummond, 43, of Fayetteville was stopped on Highway 65 South after Deputy Derek Sanford said it appeared the driver was lost and was jerking the car back and forth “violently,” according to an arrest affidavit. A search of her vehicle turned up about several grams of a crystalline substance, syringes, scales with residue and a bottle of liquid with a crystalline
Clinton Police Department Activity report/July 2019
Incident reports - 37 Accidents 11 Calls for service - 77 Property checks/extra patrols - 267
substance in it and “all over it,” according to the affidavit. Drummond has been charged with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine with purpose to deliver, a Class A felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony. Plea and arraignment is set for Aug. 26 in Van Buren County Circuit Court. July 30, 2019 A woman who was stopped for speeding through Damascus on July 30 now faces drug charges as well. Deputy Curtis Holliman said in an affidavit that he clocked a vehicle driven by Doughty Alisha Howell at 54 mph in a 45 mph zone. Deputy Ethan Ward advised Holliman that he has found a loaded syringe in a trashcan where Howell had been parked at a station. Holliman’s K-9 alerted to the presence of narcotics and Holliman had Howell remove two minor children from the vehicle as he searched it. Holliman discovered a plastic bag with a white crystalline substance, about 1.2 grams, a bag with about 1.3 grams of a green leafy substance and a loaded syringe, according to the arrest affidavit. Howell, 36, of Houston, Arkansas, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine or cocaine, a Class D felony; misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance; misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a minor; and speeding.
Water department matters, including sending out refund checks, have been dealt with as Community Water System takes over. The Shirley City Council discussed what to do with the water department’s bank account but decided to look into CDs before making a decision. The matter was tabled until September. Mayor Lisa Hackett told the council she has talked with Arkansas Telephone Co. about changing the listing for the Waterworks office to the Recorder/ Treasurer’s office (7238290) and city of Shirley mayor’s office (7234770). Councilman Randall Gardner questioned the need for two sepa-
rate phone lines. Hackett said both were needed but the matter would be checked into further. Also at the meeting. The council approved a proclamation making Oct. 4, 2019 “Go Pink for the Cure” day to promote breast cancer awareness. The mayor announced that two city employees’ hours had been reduced because of budget constraints. Hackett said a grant request has been submitted through Rural Services to reconstruct the old bank into a welcome and information center. More fundraisers are needed to help offset the cost of running the Senior Center lunch program and for oper-
ation of the Centennial Museum, the mayor said. City Recorder/Treasurer Melissa Worthing needs a replacement for the 12-yearold computer she uses. She said a replacement tower would cost about $400 to $700 at Best Buy. Gardner suggested contacting Clinton Radio Shack about building a system. Hackett said two speed bumps have been installed on Sam Street and it was decided to add more. Council members David Cook and Jo Carol Hamilton were absent from the Aug. 12 meeting. The council’s next meeting will be Sept. 9, 2019.
EH donation - Thelma Murray (left) and Deborah Meyer (right) from the Highway 110 Extension Homemakers Club, presented to Glenda Stagg, director of grants and federal programs for Clinton schools, a supply of personal care products for Junior and Senior High girls. If you are interested in joining men and women in EH community service projects and education programs, contact the County Extension office at 501-745-7117.
Motorist assists - 6 ATM/Bank escorts - 1 Other agency assists - 18 Funeral escorts - 1 Alarm - 7 Warnings issued – 25 Citations issued - 51
Ready to ride Doyle Scroggins gets BoJangle ready for Chuck Wagon Trail rides as they look forward to leading a large group to Clinton City Park for a catfish dinner hosted by the city of Clinton next week.
Felony charges filed - 4 Misdemeanor warrants filed - 4 Active open investigations - 24 Investigations closed - 7 Search warrants - 1 K-9 training hours - 34
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Recollection At a country mile she’ll take you down I call her Sweet Charity cause you won’t hear a sound She’s heavy as hell and kicks like a mule But if trouble’s comin she’s the perfect tool At twenty paces the big iron will do I know her as Faith cause she always comes through She spits more fire than a Sunday preacher But she’s a real lady whenever I reach her When trouble’s close in you hope for the best And Hope’s always there strapped to my chest She’s dainty and quick and looks like a toy But she can bite like a snake; she’s my pride and joy For years we roamed doin this and that Our only roof was a worn out old hat Life was good as we traveled this land I came to be known as a pretty good hand Till I met a gal as fine as they come I knew then and there my roamin was done
The Words of The Peace words of peace are hard to find Their revelation demands integrity. Their use, nothing less than genuine courage and absolute moral commitment. Whether in a chamber facing people bent on your crucifixion, or on a bridge facing strangers whose eyes burn with hate. The words of war are easy to find, all too easily repeated, and easier still tolerated.
So we settled down as husband and wife And we made our plans to build a good life One bright spring day I went ridin alone I guess trouble found me cause I never saw home The next thing I know I’m in a different time Full of concrete and cars and big neon signs And there in a case hung on the wall Are Faith and Hope on display for all As sure as I’m breathin those guns are mine I can feel their weight, I can hear their whine How can it be that I know them so well Each chamber, each grip, each sound and smell I feel half-naked but what can I do I don’t need them now, that lifetime is through So a tip of the hat to my dear old friends They stuck with me to the bitter end As I turn to leave I swear I can hear The crack of Sweet Charity ring in my ear
My firstborn at the age of four years From my journal pages –– My son is 4 years old and his dad and I think he’s someone special. There is wisdom in his alert brown eyes. He doesn’t talk much, but knows how to say a lot. His small hands are filled with an unbelievable strength; his feet pitter-patter quickly everywhere! His hair is blondish and crew cut and there are freckles on his nose, which he observes frequently, and says hopefully, “I think they’re going away.” I remember my joy that cold February morning when he was born. He took his very first breath in Kansas, at an Air Force Base Hospital, in the competent hands of
an Air Force physician. He spent the early months of his life on the hot, dusty plains where the rich, golden grain grows that prompted the sunflower land to be called the Wheat State. He has smelled the lilacs that grow so eagerly in Arkansas where he has playmates and cousins and loving grandparents and memories. He has gathered cones from under tall southern pines in Georgia; he got his first look at the ocean from Savannah; he has been swimming at the beach on lovely Jekyll Island. He has heard the almost unbearably loud roar, at close range, of a jet revving its engines –– and watched in wonder as
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BANNER MOUNTAIN GIRL
it glided down the runway, soared upward and away. He has seen the Capitol City, Arlington Cemetery, and Lincoln’s Memorial. He has felt the coldness from a spring rain as it trickled slowly from a New Jersey sky. He is 4 and he has crossed the Atlantic in a shining C-118, which flew at 17,000 feet, and at 300 mph, which wasn’t fast at all, he insisted. He has traveled by train in Europe. He
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has seen the Spanish shepherds, tending their sheep. He has watched the shepherds taking a siesta in the sun while the flock wandered, grazing, beneath a colorful, cloud-dotted sky. He has shinnied up a pear tree and robbed it of its sweet yellow fruit, right in our own backyard in Mirasiera, Spain. He’s only 4 but all this he has known –– thanks to his dad’s choice of an Air Force Career.
- Thomas M. Hogan
The words of war are all around us, as if in repetition they will earn justification. They are spoken without regard for the carnage. Real bodies will be torn apart. Real minds will be twisted into wicked, torturous, prisons. Real lives will be destroyed. Choose your words with care. Remember that our children, all God’s children, are listening. It is they who will live, and thrive, in our peace. It is they who will suf- Breakfast in Formosa - Some women from Formosa EH Club along with Brian and Debbie fer, and die, in our war. Tatum, served breakfast to a crowd on Saturday. Left to right is Sammie Story, Patsy Ward, DeLane - Thomas M. Hogan Story, Earlene Brecheen and Anne Mann.
Letter to the editor Dear Editor: The importance of the public library system to our democracy cannot be underestimated. An educated and informed public is crucial: without it, the United States would not have become the greatest nation in the history of the world. Here in Van Buren County, the library is crucial to the fabric of our community. It not only provides reading programs for the young, books, audio books, DVDs and laptops to use in the library, but wifi, printers and fax machine as well. In addition, the library provides a meeting space that is used by many local organizations.
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It’s truly a democratic experience at the library. Rich and poor, young and old are all welcomed equally. If you live here you can get a library card for free, instead of paying for a card, as is the case at the private library in Fairfield Bay. However, the existence of the library is in danger. Since Southwestern Energy has left us in a poor financial situation throughout the county, a modest increase in the millage is necessary to keep our library open. Since 1949 the library has operated on its original budget supported by a millage. The new millage, which is up for a vote Oct. 8, will add $20 in property taxes for
a house that's worth $100,000. If a property is worth $50,000, it will only be $10. And this tax will end in 10 years. The library will be back on a strong financial basis at that juncture. I am one of the hundreds of people who use the library. I will be voting in favor of the millage increase and I urge my friends and neighbors to do the same. We cannot afford to lose this valuable resource in our community. David Emmerling Clinton Opinions expressed in letters to the editor reflect only those of the letter writer. Send your letters to voiceeditor@ artelco.com. Letters are published at the editor’s discretion.
School menus Clinton Elementary
Clinton Junior and Senior High
Aug. 20 - Breakfast: Pancake pup, fruit. Lunch: Chicken Parmesan, salad, corn, juice/ fruit. Aug. 21 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Chicken crispitos, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, juice, applesauce. Aug. 22 - Chocolate gravy, biscuit, fruit. Lunch: Steak fingers, creamed potatoes/gravy, steamed broccoli, rolls, fruit. Aug. 23 - Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, fruit. Lunch: Turkey on sub bun, Canadian cheese soup, chips, juice/fruit.
Aug. 20 - Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuit, pears, juice. Lunch: Corn dog, baked beans, coleslaw, fresh veggies, mixed fruit. Aug. 21 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit, juice. Lunch: Nacho salad, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, applesauce. Aug. 22 - Breakfast: Harvest morning smoothie, Graham crackers, juice. Lunch: Steak fingers, creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, pears. Aug. 23 - Breakfast: Cereal, cinna- Shirley School Menus mon toast, pineapple, Bar of the day an juice. Lunch: Ham and option for grades 7-12 cheese sandwich, curly Aug. 20 - Breakfries, peaches. fast: Chocolate chip or
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blueberry muffin, yogurt, mixed fruit. Lunch: Beef soft taco or beef burrito, Spanish rice, refried beans, veggie strips, pineapple tidbits. Aug. 21 - Breakfast: Waffles or Trix cereal, yogurt, pineapple tidbits. Lunch: Chicken and noodles or potato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, baby carrots, broccoli, fruit cup. Aug. 22 - Breakfast: Breakfast sausage pizza or oatmeal, apple/ orange. Lunch: Chicken strips or Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, toast, corn on the cob, pears. Aug. 23: Breakfast: Chocolate gravy, biscuits or Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, orange/ banana. Lunch: Corn dogs or pizza sticks, mac and cheese, veggie sticks, mixed fruit/ fruit cup.
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Obituaries Cemetery Association of Cleveland, Arkansas, care of Ruth O'Neal, 17517 Highway 95W, Cleveland, AR 72030.
Isaac Hammond
Isaac Bill Hammond, 83, of Cleveland, Arkansas was promoted to heaven on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Isaac, AKA “Bill” as he preferred to be called, was born to Henry and Janie (Ingram) Hammond on March 11, 1936 in Cleveland. Bill was a textile worker for Crompton Mills in Morrilton, Arkansas and retired after its closing in 1985. Bill loved to hunt, fish, and most of all loved spending time with his grand and great-grandchildren. Isaac was preceded in death by his wife of 28 years, Thelma Hammond; his parents; and a great-granddaughter, Annabella Lee Bollinger. He is survived by one son, Jason Hammond and wife Kae of Dequincy, Louisiana; three stepchildren, Nena Scroggins and husband Robbey of Cleveland, Chris Maynard and wife Patricia of Kennett, Missouri, and Theresa Tiner and husband Steven of North Little Rock, Arkansas; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, at the Bob Neal and Sons Chapel, Morrilton. Memorials may be made to Reid
Senior Centers
Gordon Godfrey
Gordon Ray Godfrey of Seattle, Washington, was born October 22, 1937 in Rupert, Arkansas and entered his heavenly home on Thursday, August 15, 2019. Survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Carolyn Godfrey (Crow); daughters Bernita Sund (Ronald) of Edmonds, Washington, Brenda Parks (John) of Conway, Arkansas, Beverly Godfrey of Lynnwood, Washington; son Leonard Ray Godfrey (Debbie) of Durango, Colorado; eight grandchildren; four great-granddaughters; brother David Godfrey (Barbara); sisters Betty Emerson, Eulaine Blumenthal (Hank) and Jakie Sue Pack (James); and numerous other relatives. Preceded in death by parents Lolan and Zola Godfrey and brother Dorval Godfrey. Service was 12 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Pleasant Grove Friendship Church, Rupert. Interment will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Clinton Funeral Service.
Photos by Doyle Scroggins
Thelma Murray Shirley
Jim Hooten has been helping his grandson Noah French of Conway work on his antique truck. Wanda Poynor has canned 14 pints of tomatoes and 2 quarts of juice. Dakota Freeman and his girlfriend visited his grandparents, Paul and Wanda Poynor, recently. Jo Carol Hamilton got news that her son’s house had burned on Biroja Street in Clinton. No one was injured. Bill Rolen was able to attend his family reunion near Popular Bluff, Missouri. Barbara Carroll had a nice 90th birthday party with grandchildren and great-grandchildren coming from Indiana and Missouri. Around 50 attended. Barbara had a good time and was glad to see everyone. It was announced Thursday that Monday would be the last day that meals would be cooked at the Shirley Senior Center because the dishwasher is broken. It is sad, but I could see it coming. Shirley once had a great senior meal program when people appreciated it..
hot water tank sprang a leak just as we were finishing the cleanup from breakfast and were were still there and were able to clean it up and had no water damage. Now we found out we have to purchase another tank and they are expensive. Then we found out we will have to do some extra plumbing because the building is so old. We may have to have a fundraiser before we get it all fixed. We will have First Saturday Breakfast on September 7, even if we have to do it the old-fashioned way and heat water. Pig Eye Daze have been scheduled for October 12. It should be a little warmer, so make your plans now. Donald Ramsey will have Music, Bonfire and a Chili Cook-off starting at 3 p.m. September 7 at his place on Scotland Formosa Road. I understand it will be free. They certainly had a great time at the first one. School has started and the kids are getting into the routine and I think they are really excited about the new year. Have a great week and stay safe. If you have Scotland News call 592-3935 and we will get it into the paper.
Clubs
James and Joyce Burns
The Scotland Senior Center’s 8-ball pool tournament was held Aug. 12. Glendale Rogers, Scotland Patsy Ward left, won first place and James Foreman took It has been a very second. Third-place finisher, not pictured, was busy two weeks. I told Formosa Jason Allen. you last time that the Marva and
Ward went to Greenwood to visit Frankie, Erica and their boys, Rylan and Landon. While they were there, they went to some of the Sixty Four Galore yard sales. Marva said that didn’t last long, it was too hot! They had lunch in Alma at D’s Family Restaurant. They had the seafood buffet, which was very good. Marva said Erica cooked some wonderful meals while they were there also. It’s nice to have a good cook in the family. We started our bowling season Monday. We didn’t do very well, but it was lots of fun. I had a nice visit with DeLane Story one evening this week, which I enjoyed very much. We took JR to Little Rock on Tuesday. He had lab work done, had a CT scan, saw a therapist and the oncologist. He got a pretty good report on everything. We will hear later about the CT scan. We left here a little after 7 a.m. and made it home around 5, another long day! My garden is looking good, now if it doesn’t burn up we should have some produce in a few weeks. Good wishes to all and God bless..
at 10:30 a.m. and Zion Hill at 11:30 a.m. The Last Quarter Moon is official Friday at 9:56 a.m., although here it won’t rise until about midnight. The Taco Supper and ACCDA Annual Meeting is being held Saturday at the Alread cafeteria. Supper begins at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Donations appreciated. The Community Wide Meeting begins at 6 p.m. and includes election of ACCDA board members. Sunday is Kiss and Make Up Day. Letting go of anger, resentment, grudges and indignation can be good for your health. Use the day to give someone a second chance. “Kiss and make up” is an English idiom meaning forgiving and becoming friends again. No actual kissing required. The new concrete work at the Crabtree Foursquare Church will allow easier access to the church’s Fellowship Hall. In addition to church events, the hall is used as a community room and polling location. September 14, RallyX auto racing returns to Crabtree for Round 4. Information and registration is available online at arscca.org. I’ve picked another quart of blueberries and have had to start supplemental watering. In the process I acquired some ticks. I was dismayed to discover in my research that ticks can survive: 0 degrees for short periods, 20s for two weeks, up to 18 weeks of drought and over 200 days without food, but they prefer warm and humid. Thanks goodness they can’t jump or fly. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west 16 community, call or text Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
Jeff Burgess Crabtree
The Bookmobile is RG in Tilly on Wednesday
The Idle Hour Bridge Club met at the home of Billie Fendley. High - Jo Nell Warren; second - Billie Fendley; traveling - Danna Hensley; bingo Gay Whillock.
There is gospel singing each Friday morning beginning at 10 a.m. at the Scotland’s Seniors Center has a jam session each third Friday of the Scotland center. Glendale Rogers (second from left) is the leader and month from 6:30-9 p.m. Everyone is welcome. invites any interested persons to join.
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Family ties - Five generations of family gathered recently. Pictured are Yvonne Jackson of Clinton (sitting), (from left) Nathalee Lowder of Clinton, Stormey Pruitt and Waylon Small of Marshall, and Kevin Lowder of Clinton.
Access to the Crabtree Foursquare Fellowship Hall improves with new concrete work. The hall is used for church and community events, and is a polling location. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
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The Case for the church There are so many Christians and churches in our area that I think a relevant word about the church should be heard. I will give this disclaimer from the beginning: I am a lover of the church of Jesus Christ. But my love isn’t blind. I have been a pastor for over 49 years. I have experienced church at its best and at its worst; the good, the bad and the ugly. Believe me, I know how difficult people can be. Churches have problems; but churches have problems because churches have people, and people have problems. People are not problems. The church exists to help people with their problems. There is no perfect church because there are no perfect people. The church that never solves people’s problems is the problem. God is in the problem-solving business. But to many people the church is the problem. “There are hypocrites in the church.” But those same hypocrites go to Walmart and that never stops the critics from shopping there. “The church is boring.” Well, it was boring for me too … till I got saved. I could criticize the church better than most because I am well aware of the flaws of the faithful. I am one of the flawed. And I admit, we could do better at what we do; things like loving one another, being a place of transparency where no one is condemned, helping others, forgiving one another, a place of joy and peace,
even a simple thing like greeting one another (churches can be very unfriendly at times). But we need to realize that God loves the church and Christ Himself started it, purchased it with His own blood and is ultimately the head of it. I know it. I get it. The church is not perfect. But in the end, what the Bible says the church is must carry more weight than our own experiences. According to the word of God, the church is the house of God, the people redeemed by the precious blood of Christ, the beloved of God, the bride of Christ and body of Christ. “Christ loved the church and gave Himself for her.” (Ephesians 5:25) The church is not a building made with men’s hands; it is the living temple of God being built by Christ. It is the people whom God is in the process of cleansing and making like Him. We haven’t arrived yet, and that’s where faith and love come in. We are the family of God, born again by His Spirit who lives in us. We act like all families: we have squabbles, differences, trials and hardships; and sometimes we don’t get along. But what family is not like that? Normal people don’t leave the family because there is a strange uncle who acts weird. We are called to love one another. We are the salt of the earth, Jesus said. We are needed. We are the light of the world. We are needed. We are commissioned to make disciples of Christ, teaching them everything He said
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about God and how to live. Nobody else but the church of Jesus has that call on their lives. Who would preach the gospel of Christ if not the church? If you are faithful in your church, I commend you. God bless you. If you have been damaged or discouraged by the church not acting like it should, how about forgiving those who have sinned against you? You’ve been hurt, but the one we follow forgave those who crucified Him. To forgive is the Jesus thing to do. If you have left the church because it is as dead as a doornail, try finding one that isn’t. A church alive is worth the drive! They are out there; find one. Be like Jesus. The worst church in the Bible has Him knocking at the door to get back in (Revelation 3:30). Do what the Bible says, “Do not forsake the assembling of yourselves together…” (Hebrews 10:25) What I have found in the church is the Spirit of God, the word of God, the love of God, the eternal purpose of God, God’s perspective on important things, the faith of God, and the people of God who can love like no one else on earth. I know, because I have found in the church people who act like Jesus. Not everyone does, but some do and that’s enough for me.
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Cell Tower ley wanted some Masfrom page 1 ter Gardeners to be included, but McCorif there is to be a tree mac’s picks did not board it can be the same include any. His choicboard as the Parks and es were: Council memRecreation adviso- bers Shon Hastings and ry committee. Coun- Jason Lynch, Hope Parcil members approved ish, Matt Stewart, Tim an ordinance reviving Clark, James Read and the advisory committee, Clinton football coach though there was some Chris Dufrene. The vote disagreement on who to approve the list was should be on it. Coun- 4-2 with Bradley and cilwoman Gayla Brad- Councilman Jeff Pistole
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Library from page 1 James has been working with all involved entities to try and restructure the current bond into a payment that can be made under the current one mill collected for the library. James said the entities will “work with our bond if they see significant cuts.” “I’m not discounting what you’ve cut, I’m saying it’s not enough.” James went through the list of employees asking what each one does. The librarian at Damascus works in the Clinton branch when her branch is closed and takes care of story time and “prepares the kid stuff” in the children’s room. Singleton
said parents tends to drop off kids and go “do their own thing,” so they must be supervised. “What do you do?” James asked her. “I’m the director,” she responded. Her duties include paying bills, managing staff, going to meetings, talking to everyone that goes through, handling complaints, and filling in if someone is not there, she said. She said James should come spend a whole day at the library and see what goes on. James said it appeared there were tasks that could be combined. Or “would you rather close?” he asked. “I’m going to do what I’ve been doing and hope that this millage goes through,” Singleton said. James pushed her
to answer the question. “I answered the way I’d like to,” she said. She then said county officials need to get on the same page and be more positive. “The reality is, if that bond stays the way it is I just don’t see any way this library stays open,” local attorney Chad Brown said. “To me that seems black and white.” Regional Director John McGraw, noting that Van Buren County gets some money from the state, said: “Put one person in at Damascus, call it the Van Buren County Library, whatever $21,000 will get you.” James said the library board must come up with a Plan B. Ellis said a request to raise the sales tax to fund the library is “sort of a Plan B.”
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Fishing Report Fair results. Please motor with caution, the river have seen major changes since the flooding.
North Arkansas
White River
Another happy angler landed a rainbow trout last week in the cool tailwater of north Arkansas.
Central Arkansas
Little Red River
(updated 8-142019) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service said Wednesday morning they are still seeing 24 hours of generation daily. If you fish high water, you will want to use long leaders and heavy weight using egg patterns, San Juan worms, micro jigs and sowbugs. Pounding the banks with streamers is also an effective fly-fishing method. For Trout Magnet fishing, use long leaders and heavy weight using cotton candy and hot pink bodies on silver and chartreuse jigheads. Concentrate on pools along the banks. Key for both fly-fishing and Trout Magnet fishing during heavy generation is the ability to get and maintain a good presentation of the fly or Trout Magnet. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information.
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday,
the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 464.81 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.04 feet msl Oct. 1-April 30; 463.04 feet msl May 1-June 1; 462.54 feet msl June 1-Sept. 30). (updated 8-142019) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake on Wednesday morning was at 464.83 feet msl and falling. It is 2.29 feet above normal pool of 462.54 feet msl. “We are in summer mode for sure, but the shorter days and cooler weather ahead will trigger the bite overall and it’s going to be good with all the shad the lake has,” he says. Crappie are eating minnows and jigs as well as beetle spins fished slow in or around 30-40 feet. Fish straight up and down or slow reel through them. Black bass are from up on the shoreline out to 60 feet eating a variety of baits dragged around or moving or on top. Find the shad and fish will be near. Catfish are still coming in all around the lake on a lot of different baits and ways to catch them. Bream are eating, guarding fry and
spawning; use crickets, crawlers and inline spinners from super shallow out to 25 feet. Walleye are getting more catchable as water drops – the bite should be real good going forward on crawlers. Hybrid bass and white bass are eating on and off all day and night, whenever the urge strikes them, as the abundant shad all over the lake are easy prey. The hybrids and whites are using edges of some sorts, all in water 25-65 feet deep, to corral them up to eat. They may wonder off of it some but relate to edges – either timber, humps, bends or channels of rivers or creeks. Use spoons, inline spinners, swim baits or a glide baits.
Arkansas River at Morrilton
(updated 8-142019) Charley’s Hidden Harbor at Oppelo (501-354-8080) says the flooding has cleared and a few anglers have prefished for an upcoming tournament. Bass are holding on wood. Use chatterbaits and swimbaits. The bass fishing is fair. Bream are fair; use crickets. Catfish are in 3-10 feet depth and biting shad and worms.
(updated 8-142019) Sportsman’s White River Resort (870453-2424) said the river is high, and the Army Corps of Engineers is running water with six or seven generators running round-theclock. The fish like it, though. Fishing “was great” over the weekend, they report. Lots of rainbows were caught on river rigs with pink Power Worms. Also, lots of nice browns were brought in on stick bait – bigger browns than ever before, they say. “People fishing with guides are doing a lot better than those without,” is the report. The trout bite rates excellent.
Bull Shoals Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lake’s elevation at 680.83 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 661.00 feet msl). (updated 8-142019) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said the lake has 10 percent visibility. The surface temperature feels hot and reads out at 87 degrees. Water level is high. The Corps of Engineers is “running a lot of water,” he said. Black bass are fair. Anglers will have to work for them, but you can catch them, Del says. He says it’s junk fishing but mostly a topwater bite. Anglers will have to get out early to have success. He hears that catfishing is good on limblines in the creeks. He rates the bream and crappie bites as poor. Del updates his
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YouTube Channel, Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock, regularly with reports feet msl and 12.6 feet and tips on fishing the below the top of flood pool. The Norfork had lake. heavy generation in the Norfork Lake afternoon and very limAs of Wednesday, ited wadable water in the Army Corps of Engi- the morning. Seasonneers reported the lake’s al power pool has been elevation at 566.83 feet reset for the lakes in msl (normal conserva- the White River system. tion pool: Sept.-April, Most of the lakes in the 552.00 feet msl; April- White River System Sept. 555.75 feet msl). are well over the top updated 8-14-2019) of power pool. Expect Lou Gabric at Hum- heavy generation for the mingbird Hideway Re- foreseeable future. sort said Norfork Lake The Norfork has fishing has not really been slow. Navigate this changed much over the stream with caution as last couple of weeks. things have changed The fish are still in the a bit during the recent summertime pattern flooding. There has been and should remain in major gravel recruitment this pattern for the next at the bottom of Mill four weeks. The only Pond and the dock hole. thing that might change The most productive is that the thermocline flies have been small should start to drop midge patterns (sizfrom its current level es 18, 20, 22) like ruby of 20-25 feet down to midges, root beer midg30-plus feet. The best es, zebra midges (black bite for striped bass is or red with silver wire within a mile or so of and silver bead) and the dam. Stripers are soft hackles (sizes 14, hanging around in 60- 16) like the Green Butt. 90 feet water depth and Egg patterns have also are typically very close been productive. Douto the bottom. Hybrids ble-fly nymph rigs have will be with the stripers, been very effective. but will also be up to- Try a small ruby midge ward the thermocline as (size 18) suspended they handle the warmer 18 inches below a red water much better than fox squirrel and copper striped bass do. You will (size 14). The fishing is be able to find stripers better in the morning. on points near the dam Dry Run Creek is fishing including Thumb, Koso, slow. With school startLong Point and Point 1. ing back, it will be less At times you may find crowded. There is some them roaming out on work being done at the the deeper flats in the hatchery that has affectsame area. ed access to the upper areas on the creek and Norfork Tailwater some of the hatchery (updated 8-14- discharge pipes are not 2019) John Berry of running resulting in lowBerry Brothers Guide er flows on the creek. Service in Cotter (870- The hot flies have been 435-2169) said sowbugs (size 14), Y2Ks last weekend that (size 12), various colduring the previous ored San Juan worms week Norfork Lake fell (worm brown, red, hot 1.3 feet to rest at 11.6 fluorescent pink and cefeet above seasonal rise size 10) and mop power pool of 555.75 flies.
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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 Friendship 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
PERSONALS
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In my opinion we should get rid of the Electoral Vote. The Popular Vote should be the deciding factor in any & all Elections Harrell Mauldin
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WHEREAS, the City of Clinton established a Parks in Recreation Advisory Committee in 2003; and WHEREAS, the Committee is currently vacant and inactive, and there is a need to appoint new members and have regular meetings; and WHEREAS, membership of the Committee is currently limited to residents in city limits; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 14-269-302, the City may allow qualified electors of Van Buren County to serve as members of the commission upon a finding that there are no qualified electors living within the city limits; and
REAL ESTATE For Sale
LAND FOR SALE 5 ACRES OFF TOWN BRANCH AT END OF McENTIRE ROAD (No thruway) CREEK RUNNING THROUGH PROPERTY PRICE $31,000 CALL: (501)253-8472
FOR SALE IN SCOTLAND •••• ONE BED-ROOM CABIN ON 5 ACRES $49,000 •••• CALL: (501) 592-3302
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Clinton's Academy of Performing Arts FREE CLASSES the week of August 2629. Fall Term begins September 2nd. with ***** Music Class for ages 0-5 years ***** Dance Class for ages 2 years & up ***** Adult Tap Dance Class
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLINTON, ARKANSAS TO AMEND MEMBERSHIP RULES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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EMPLOYMENT
FOR RENT! City of Clinton is accepting bids for street overlays. Bids must be dropped off at City Hall 354 Main Street, Clinton by 09-27-2019. For more information call Charles Wilson (501) 253-0162, M-F 7am-4pm
RESEARCH Reflect A Moment He said, "Nor can you tell how a man is born by the wind of the Spirit."
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REAL ESTATE
CITY OF CLINTON ORDINANCE NO. 2019-04
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Newly renovated condo in FFB area. 2 B/R and 1-½ Baths. $600/month with $600 deposit. For more information call (501)745-1787.
DUPLEXES FOR RENT Nice 1000 sqft 2-bedroom Duplexes with appliances. No Pets. No Smoking. $600-$650/month plus deposit. Call: 501-745-5858 or 501-412-7682
FOR RENT Apartments and mobile homes in Bee Branch area. $400-$650/month. Deposit required. Call for availability (501) 581-8640 After 2:00 pm
WHEREAS, the City, as evidenced by its inability to maintain active Committee membership, finds that there is a lack of qualified electors living within the city limits willing to serve on the Committee. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Clinton, Arkansas: SECTION 1: Title 12, Chapter 12.04 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clinton, Arkansas, is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 12.04 PARKS COMMISSION Sections: 12.04.01 Established 12.04.02 Advisory Committee 12.04.03 Terms 12.04.04 Meetings 12.04.05 Freedom of Information Act 12.04.06 Minutes 12.04.07 Duties 12.04.08 Successive appointments and removals 12.04.09 Committee reports given to full commission at monthly meetings 12.04.01 Established The Parks and Recreation System of the city of Clinton, Arkansas, is hereby established as a separate department of the city of Clinton. The Mayor of Clinton, Arkansas, shall act as head of the department until such time as the Council provides for, and allocates funds for, a paid position as head of the department, either full or parttime, and such position is actually filled. (Ord. No. 03-6, Sec. 2.) 12.04.02 Advisory Committee There is hereby established a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to be comprised of seven (7) members who reside within Van Buren County and who shall serve three (3) year terms as provided herein. Potential members shall be proposed by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of the City Council. (Ord. No. 03-6, Sec. 3.) 12.04.03 Terms Position 1 and 2 shall serve for an initial term of one (1) year. Positions 3 and 4 shall serve for an initial term of two (2) years. Positions 5, 6 and 7 shall serve for an initial term of three (3) years. Each member may be reappointed for another full three (3) year term provided that no member shall serve more than two (2) consecutive 3-year terms, unless they have been off of the Advisory Committee for a period of one (1) year. (Ord. No. 03-6, Sec. 4.) 12.04.04 Meetings The seven (7) members of the Advisory Committee shall meet at least once per month on a regularly set day and time which they shall decide. They shall elect one of their own as Chairperson of the Advisory Committee who shall serve as Chairperson for a period of one (1) year. The Chairperson may be re-elected as Chairperson by the members of the Advisory Committee. (Ord. No. 03-6, Sec. 5.) 12.04.05 Freedom of Information Act The members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee shall be subject to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act as it is now codified or later amended. The Advisory Committee may request assistance or legal opinions form the City Attorney as needed. (Ord. No. 03-6, Sec. 6.) 12.04.06 Minutes The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee keep and maintain minutes of said meetings. 12.04.07 Duties The Advisory Committee shall continually review the operation of the Clinton Parks and Recreation System and shall provide recommendations to the Mayor and City Council as to any and all proposed land acquisitions, park usage, rules, park or recreation programs or other proposed expenditures for the Clinton Parks and Recreation System. (Ord. No. 03-6, Sec. 8.) SECTION 2. SAVINGS/REPEAL. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. That should any word, sentence, clause, paragraph or provision of this Ordinance be held to be invalid or unconstitutional the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. PASSED: 13th day of August , 2019 APPROVED: /s/ Richard W. McCormac Richard W. McCormac Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Dena R. Malone Dena R. Malone, CMC, CAMC Recorder/Treasurer
LEGAL
LEGAL
Sponsored by J.P. John Bradford VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-35
FIRST DIVISION
BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
CASE NO: 71CV-19-108
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2019-59, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2019, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $43,060.00 INTO THE COUNTY GENERAL FUND #1000-100 COUNTY JUDGE BUDGET, FROM THE COUNTY ROAD FUND #2000-200. WHEREAS: Per Legislative Audit, two of the secretary positions in the County Judge’s office should be paid from the County Road budget; and WHEREAS: Monies will need to be appropriated and transferred from County Road to County General. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: SECTION 1. Two of the secretary positions will be paid from the County General budget. SECTION 2. The monies will be transferred from the County Road budget to the County General budget as follows; 2000-200-1001 Salaries F/T to 1000-100-1001 $27,000.00 2000-200-1006 Social Security to 1000-100-1006 $ 2,100.00 2000-200-1008 Retirement to 1000-100-1008 $ 4,200.00 2000-200-1009 Health Ins. to 1000-100-1009 $ 8,100.00 2000-200-1011 Unemployment to 1000-100-1011 $ 360.00 2000-200-1016 Life Ins. to 1000-100-1016 $ 1,300.00 Approved this 15th day of August 2019
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
APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION NO. PR-2019-59 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD WAYNE CATES, deceased AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 1076 Stuart Road Bee Branch, AR 72013 DATE OF DEATH: March 28, 2019 The undersigned was appointed Administratrix of the estate of the above-named decedent on July 25, 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 20th day of August, 2019. SCARLET BELONIE, Administratrix 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
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS
CITY OF CLINTON ORDINANCE NO. 2019-03 AN ORDINANCE RECOGNIZING AND WAIVING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN THE DOING OF BUSINESS WITH CERTAIN PROVIDERS OF GOODS AND SERVICES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Clinton, Arkansas: Section 1. Whereas the limited number of businesses providing certain goods and services within a practicable distance of the City and the use by the City of such providers would otherwise present a conflict or potential conflict of interest, this Ordinance is established to acknowledge and waive the utilization of those providers for City business. Section 2. Those businesses which are the subject of this ordinance are: Steve Nunley, Steve Nunley Company, Inc. being retroactive to January 1, 2018; Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 4. EMERGENCY CLAUSE. Many of goods and services needed by the City provided by the above entities involve the safety and health of the citizens and visitors to this City, including the Fire Department and Water Department. Non-access on a timely basis to these goods and services might well present a hazard to the health and safety of these individuals; THEREFORE, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance, being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare, shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. PASSED: 13th day of August , 2019 APPROVED: /s/ Richard W. McCormac Richard W. McCormac Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Dena R. Malone Dena R. Malone, CMC, CAMC Recorder/Treasurer
CORNER OF SAID SE OF SE, RUN SOUTH (80) YARDS THENCE EAST (12) YARDS BEGINNING , CONTAINING (2) ACRES, MORE OR LESS. AND; N 1/2 SW 1/4 SW PROBATE DIVISION 1/4; SEC. 34, TWP. 10 NORTH, NO. 71 PR-2019- 69 RANGE 13 WEST, 20 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. all residing in Van Buren IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF County, Arkansas. All persons who BETH E LINN, DECEASED have claims against the Beth Linn have three (3) months from the first NOTICE AND WARNING ORDER date of publication of this notice FOR AFFIDAVIT FOR COLLECTION to exhibit required claims against OF SMALL ESTATE the estate or you will otherwise be forever barred and precluded from BY DISTRIBUTEE: GARY LINN any benefit of the estate. This notice was first published on August 22, TO: All persons who have an 2019. A copy of the Affidavit for interest in the Estate of Beth Linn Collect of Small Estates has been You are hereby notified filed with the Van Buren County that GARY LINN, 3531 Grant 57, Circuit Clerk. You may contact Sheridan AR 72150 whose attorney Donna Mae Price at (501) 745-2283 is Donna Mae Price, 1723 Hwy 330 and a copy will be mailed to you. East Clinton, Arkansas 72031 has WITNESS MY HAND AND filed an Affidavit for Collection of SEAL OF THE COURT THIS Small Estates for the purpose of 13th Day of August, 2019. dispensing with administration of the estate of BETH LINN, who resided DEBBIE GRAY, CIRCUIT CLERK at 5503 Alpha Street, North Little Rock, in Pulaski County, Arkansas, WARNING NOTICE AND died at Baptist Memorial Hospital on ORDER FOR AFFIDAVIT FOR October 26, 2004. The legal descripCOLLECTION OF SMALL tion of the property listed in the affiESTATE BY DISTRIBUTEES davit is 1/2 interest in the following property: N 1/2 SE 1/4 SE 1/4;SEC. Prepared By: 33, TWP, 10 NORTH, RANGE 13 Donna Mae Price WEST,LESS AND EXCEPT: PART Attorney at Law AR Bar # 2005-179 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SEC. 22, TWP. P.O. Box 430 10 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST; Clinton, AR 72031 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; (501) 745-2283 BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST
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Battle of the Little Red September 6TH at Heber Springs
Community Impact Award Tuesday: Pack the Backpack
(Non Perishable food items to be donated to tour local food banks)
Thursday: Answer the Call (Diapers & Wipes for the Van Buren County CALL)
Drop Off Locations:
REGIONS BANK | CHS OFFICE | ELITE AUTOMOTIVE | SIMMONS BANK FIRST SERVICE BANK | COWBOY DODGE | S&P INS. | FARM BUREAU INS. The Voice of Van Buren County supports Yellow Jacket football photo design by Jason Lynch
Jackets plan to keep trophy By the CHS Jacket We are looking to bring are coming together to Journal staff the trophy back home Fight Like a Kid. Un-
The rivalry between Clinton and Heber Springs dates back decades, but 4 years ago it became officially known as Battle of the Little Red. It is the season opener for both teams. This year the game will be held at Heber Springs on September 6, but regardless of where the game is played, the Yellow Jackets regard this as their game. “The Heber game is always a big game for us,” said senior Ethan Drake. “Both schools will put up a fight, it promises to be a high intensity game.
to Clinton where it belongs.” In the week leading up to the game the schools compete for various charities in what has become known as the Community Impact Award. This year the competition includes Pack the Backpack (non-perishable food items for the local food banks to be used in the school backpack program) on Tuesday. Thursday will be Answer the CALL (diapers and wipes for the Van Buren County CALL program). The community is encouraged to participate. While the competition is fierce Clinton and Heber Springs
til noon on game day both schools are raising funds for Fight Like a Kid, an organization that works with Make a Wish to grant wishes for children battling childhood cancer. Clinton will be making its donation in honor of Devon Wooten. Donations can be made to the Clinton High School Office or an account that has been set up at First Service Bank. Checks should be made payable to the Clinton Athletic Booster Club. The money will be set aside to grant a wish to a Greers Ferry Lake area kid battling childhood cancer.
Ready for some football? The Voice begins Yellow Jacket football coverage in the Sept. 3 issue with game photos and news from the Aug.
26 scrimmage game against Pottsville. It’s not too late to claim your space on The Voice’s Football
Fever pages to show your support for the team. Contact Terry at 745-8040 to schedule your ads.
Star relaxes in her bed.
A Star is born Stories and photo by Robert R. Gaut
March 3
Just got in from a 2-mile Get-about with the Pack and, boy did they have a great time running and playing. Star even got in the pond. Colt had to show Star who is boss, they are getting along fine now, though. He is slowly taking over the No. 1 spot, but he just makes her mind and doesn't try and hurt her; think that is because she is a girl, if she was a boy Colt would light up the woods with him. Yesterday Star was 10 months old and is still just a great big chewing on everything pup.
March 5 A MUTT"S TAIL
When I fed Corky his breakfast, he would just look at it and sit down and look at me, “OK, Corky I will put some milk on it.” Then he would wag his bottom, yes when he wagged his tail his whole bottom wiggled, it was so cute, then when he would get on my bed he would head straight for my pillow and plop his head down on it. Star does the same thing now, when I get up in the morning and turn around she is on my pillow and now she is getting just like Corky, I gave her her breakfast this morning, she just looked at it and walked away, I said, “Star, what’s wrong?” She looked at me and said "Where's the milk?” I put some milk on it and she ate it all, I think she is getting spoiled but she is a growing pup and needs the milk for strong bones.
March 8
Star is getting just like Corky, she will not eat her breakfast or supper until I sit down in my chair with a cup of coffee so that she knows I'm not going anywhere without her. This little girl is getting spoiled rotten and it’s not my fault.
March 10
March 12
It’s raining out this morning and as I was sitting here I heard a ruckus behind me. Got two kids housebound and wrestling, I turned around to see what was going on, big mistake, they attacked me. These two, Sig and Star are really big buddies now and if you didn't know it, you would think they were killing each other, but it is all a game and never any blood except for me, naw they don't bite me hard either. We hit the woods and trails after the rain quit, then when we got back to the house, I heard a rumble of thunder, so I let the Critters in the house and man was Star upset. Colt went upstairs and got on her bed, and she came and told me all about it, she did not want him on her bed. Never a dull moment around here.
March 13
I feel sorry for Sig. Star is in a very frisky mood and abusing him very bad, he tries to lay down in the chair and she pounces right up and on top of him. I sure hope I have some furniture left when I get home, but I can't leave them outside with this front moving in. Y
March 14
Think there is going to be some hope for my new girl Star. Walked down to the shop and got my chain saw all gassed and oiled up then then finally got it started with the use of some starter fluid, and Star hung right with me. Ruger and Cassie held back a ways but Star watched every move I made and I had to be careful not to let her get too close and not yell at her, but she is not afraid of the noise so my next step will be at the pistol range starting with a silencer so it won't hurt her ears then slowly work her into open gun fire. She is very smart and learns fast and is even trying to teach me a few things.
Star has taken over my bed. I may have to March 27 sleep on the couch but You have never been there there wouldn't be wakened from a sound Majestic scene - A sunset last week near Dennard. room enough for both of sleep until a 100+ pound (Photo by Jeff Burgess) us and Sig. Lab named Sig pounces on you and then just lays on you, smiling and wanting some loving. So what can you do? Absolutely nothing, he has you pinned down under the covers, so I eased out from under him and gave him a big hug, then Star had to get into the act and get a hug, so I am up and about.
I have had a lot of mixed feelings lately. Star is really a handful, she is very hard-headed, very dominant, very aggressive, and a real pain sometimes, but she is 100% my pain. She will be 11 months old next week and she is starting to settle down a little, well very little, and she is also very protective of me. If I'm petting Sig, Colt or Ruger, she is OK, but if I'm petting one of the girls she will sometimes get all over them and I mean serious like and she doesn't like me out of her sight unless it is her idea, and thats not for long. It's been hard these last few months but she has been a blessing and when I came in tonight on Corky's motorcycle, she raced me up the drive. This big girl is pretty fast and not afraid of loud noise, so I guess I've got a keeper, well I knew that the moment I saw her. She will never replace Taz, Corky, or Shasta but she is one of the family and all family members are different in their own way, but I love them all the same. Corky and Taz were something very special and I have them on my mind tonight, but life moves on and I have these 9 babies to take care of and take care of them I will for they are my family and they need me as much as I need them and they really keep me going.
March 28
Got home late this evening and Star was really glad to see me, she just cried and cried, a little different than Corky would greet me. He would sniff all my truck tires, then sniff me and if I had been around another dog he would just back up, sit down and stare at me. If everything checked OK, he would wiggle all over and get some loving. Didn't really feel like it, but took the Pack to the pond. They needed to get out and run and play and enjoy some of this awesome weather. Star met me coming back from the pond, soaking wet so the games were on. We played for a while then went to the shop and let Colt and Ruger out and then went back to the pond, and the games were on again. Colt, Remmie, Wessie and Ruger all retrieved. Star will not retrieve when Colt and Ruger are around so I just threw a couple up in the grass for her. We took around a 2-mile get-about and as usual kept looking for Shasta, but she is nowhere to be found.
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