The Voice of Van Buren County - September 1, 2020

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TUESDAY, September 1, 2020 / Vol. 6 Issue 35 / 75 cents

Drug bust made but suspect not in jail

Season opener

Clinton Police last week posed this on its Facebook page: “On 8-16-2020 at approximately 01:01AM, a vehicle was stopped by our Clinton K9 team for a traffic violation at the intersection of Hwy 65 and old 9. During the traffic stop approximately 10 grams of suspected cocaine was seized after K9 deployment.”

The posting does not state charges or who was arrested in the drug bust or give any further information. A similar posting was made the week before.

Clinton Police Chief John Willough-

The Yellow Jackets take the field for their first football game of the season. They got off to a rocky start with a 50-21 loss to Melbourne.

More photos on Page 10.

(Photos by Denise Geer Burgess)

Power briefly out as Laura visits county Strong winds and rain blew through Van Buren County Thursday evening.

Petit Jean Electric reported that more than 800 customers lost power but it was restored quickly.

County Judge Dale James said the remnants of Hurricane Laura brought “manageable rains” and a few trees were blown down. One weather watcher reported that more than 3 inches of rain fell.

On Monday, FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to supplement state and local response efforts to the emergency condition.

The action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population, and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures.

See Bust on page 4

Northern adventure From Alread to Alaska Twenty-one years ago, Amy Owen lived on her farm in Alread.

Her youngest son was 3. Amy set herself a goal.

She decided she wanted to be a teacher. In Alaska.

A few weeks ago, she realized that lifelong dream, packed up and moved 3,405 miles away to the village of Akiak, Alaska.

Amy took a position at a small school in the village where she teaches 16 students. The village of Akiak was incorporated in 1970. The 2010 Census reported that there are 346 residents.

“We are in an A/B day pattern for school days,” she says. “On A days, I have six students. On B days, I have 10. A kids come to school on Monday and Thursday, B kids come on Tuesday and Friday. Teachers and staff only on

Wednesday. Students are taught in class two days and do paper packets the other three days.”

Amy lives less than a mile from the school and walks both ways unless the weather is bad. The path home is a trail through the woods.

The weather is awesome, she says. It gets down to 40s and 50s at night and 70s during the day.

“I love this school,” she says.

Amy taught in Van Buren County for 15 years, two at Alread and 13 at Clinton. She taught kindergarten in Clinton for nine years before switching to Alternative Education for four years.

Covid-19 has not been a problem in Akiak. “They patrol the banks here,” she said, and the “tribal council” of one of the villages that had two cases put that village

Coronavirus By the numbers - Aug. 30 Arkansas

Van Buren County

• New cases: 838 • Hospitalized: 407 • Ventilators: 95 • Deaths: 784 total • Active cases: 5,426 • Total cases: 60,856

• Total Positive: 118 • Active Positive: 36 • Recovered: 80 • Deaths: 2 • Negatives: 2,772

‘A little bit of normal’ Despite concern over Covid-19, all three county schools reported a good first week back in the classrooms.

The schools say they are following CDC protocols in the classrooms and on campuses.

The Shirley

by said that is because the suspect is being sought on warrants in another county and is not actually in custody.

In fact, when Clinton police make arrests these days, the suspect is issued a citation to appear in court when the Covid-19 concerns diminish and is not taken to jail.

If they were to be put behind bars, it would not be Van Buren County where the sheriff’s office is still refusing to accept inmates from Clinton citing Covid-19 con-

School District reported Friday that it had five students in quarantine, but no positive cases. Clinton and South Side-Bee Branch have not provided numbers.

“Students have worn their masks and practice social distancing for the most

part,” the Shirley School District said in a statement. “The car lines and bus rides are beginning to smooth out. The students are happy to be back, and it sure feels good to have students back in the buildings. It brings back a little bit of ‘normal.’”

in complete lockdown until Aug. 29.

Akiak averages 50 inches of snowfall a year and winter temperatures range from -2F to 19F. There are a few things Amy doesn’t like about her new home.

“The sun doesn’t go down until after 11 here. I don't like that part.”

The only problems, she said, are unreliable mail and packages and “horrible internet!”

“There's no way to stream shows unless you use the hotspot on your phone. Horrible internet service costs $300 a month and you can't stream movies!”

“A Coke Zero and Snickers cost $5 at the store! I gotta keep my priorities straight!” she says.

But all in all, she says, the “people are wonderful. I am enjoying it.”

Amy Owen is loving her new home in Akiak, Alaska.

Affidavit: Man threatens several in Damascus A Damascus man faces charges after making a phone call from a mental health facility in California in which he claimed he was going to return to Arkansas after his release and kill a Damascus police officer, according to a court document.

In a phone call to the Van Buren County Detention Center, Paul Larry Thomason asked how good the Van Buren County sheriff’s office was at solving murders, an affidavit states.

Two previous incidents involving Thomason, one in July and one in August of this year, have been reported to Damascus

Police, according to the affidavit.

One of the reports said Thomason has displayed guns and harassed employees at Home Bank, making them feel uncomfortable, the document states. The second report states that Thomason’s ex-wife went into the bank with injuries consistent with having been involved in a physical altercation and warned employees that Thomason was going to shoot them, according to the document.

Thomason, 65, has been charged with terroristic threatening, Class D felony, and aggravated assault on a family or household

Thomason member, a Class D felony.

Battery charge

A Fairfield Bay man has been charged with domestic battering after an altercation with his 77-yearold aunt, according to court documents.

Stephen W. NeighSee Arrests on page 4

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September 1, 2020

Backyard visitor

by Anita Tucker/Voice Editor fect the fella (or gal) ity as they are already

A frog cooling itself in our dogs’ water bucket is a common sight around here. We just tip it out and it sits on the patio waiting for us to go back inside so it can resume its dip.

The dogs don’t seem to mind the ripple in their water, but we don’t let it stay when we see it because we don’t want a bucket full of tadpoles.

I don’t know if froggy’s gone a-courtin’ or what, but recently a second amphibian has joined the first in the bucket. The odd thing is that the second visitor has only three legs.

Its right back leg isn’t there. I couldn’t imagine how that would af-

and when we tip it out, it doesn’t hop away so I’ve never seen how it gets around.

I sent a photo of the frog to a local wildlife officer who said he would get back to me.

That was on Aug. 22 and as of this writing I have not heard back, so I reached out to the Little Rock Zoo. A zookeeper there said “three-legged frogs are not common but also not unusual to find. Usually, this could be a birth defect or evidence of it escaping a predator.”

The zookeeper went on to caution us not to try to raise the frog in captivity. “Wild frogs are extremely difficult to raise in captiv-

accustomed to eating a particular type of food.”

The zoo seemed relieved when I assured them we are not trying to capture the frog, just to observe it, and the keeper praised our efforts to watch over it.

According to its website, USGS says malformations among amphibians are a growing problem. It cites four major causes that have been identified including injuries from predators, a specific parasite (fluke), nutritional deficiencies, and contaminants. The article goes on to say that amphibians are good indicators of significant environmental changes. I don’t even want to This three-legged frog cools off in a water bucket. (Photo by Sam Tucker) go there.

Poll workers sought for Nov. 3 election The Van Buren County Election commission is looking for poll workers for the Nov. 3 election.

Poll workers must be at least 18 years old, a registered Van Buren County voter, must attend a live training session, and be able to read and write English.

Computer know-how is a great benefit also.

Those interested can visit www.workelections.com to learn more about being a poll worker, and the State Board of Election Commissioners' site is www. sos.arkansas.gov/sbec.

Commissioner Phillip Ellis said he will be Some kindergartners and second-graders eating lunch last week at Clinton Elementary School. trying to reach out to (Photo from Facebook) those that worked the

School Menus Shirley Schools

Sept. 1 - Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin, yogurt, strawberries/bananas. Lunch: Chicken soft taco, refried beans, peach cup.

Sept. 2 - Breakfast: Pancakes, apple.

Lunch: Italian chicken wrap, broccoli, applesauce.

Sept. 3 - Breakfast: Breakfast omelet, orange, toast. Lunch: Hot dog, carrots and broccoli with Ranch, Sun chips, pear cup.

Sept. 4 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, Halo. Lunch: Popcorn

chicken, mashed po- fruit. Lunch: Chicktatoes, hot roll, salad, en fajita, refried beans, cinnamon muffin, fruit mixed fruit. cup/fruit.

Sept. 2 - BreakClinton Elementary fast: Mini waffles, fruit.

Sept. 1 - Break- Lunch: Chicken patty, fast: Cereal, fruit. creamed potatoes, salLunch: Chicken faji- ad, green beans, rolls, ta, pinto beans, apple- fruit. sauce/muffin.

Sept. 3 - BreakSept. 2 - Break- fast: Pop Tarts, fruit. fast: Breakfast burrito, Lunch: Chicken tenfruit. Lunch: Spaghet- ders, baked beans, bati w/meat sauce, salad, by carrots, mac and corn/breadstick, fruit. cheese, breadstick, Sept. 3 - Breakfast: apple.

Cereal, fruit. Lunch: Sept. 4 - No school Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, green beans, South SideBee Branch fruit/roll.

Sept. 1 - BreakSept. 4 - No school fast: Blueberry mufClinton Junior High fin, yogurt, craisins. & High School Lunch: Tacos, pinto Sept. 1 - Break- beans, apple wedges, fast: Nutri-Grain bar, cookie.

Sept. 2 - Breakfast: Sausage, biscuit, raisins. Lunch: Pizza, salad, graham crackers, pears, baby carrots.

Sept. 3 - Breakfast: Pop Tarts, string cheese. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, quick baked potato, carrots, roll, grapes. High School: Chicken strips, quick baked potato, carrots, biscuit, grapes.

Sept. 4 - Breakfast: Cereal, cereal bar, raisins. Lunch: Barbecue sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, peaches. High School: Grilled chicken sandwich, sweet potato fries, salad cup, peaches.

Voting Centers earlier in the year but also encourage poll workers who have worked the precincts in past elections to consider working this election. The positions pay $10 per hour, Ellis said.

The county’s four vote centers are the Clinton Library; First Baptist Church in Fairfield Bay; Dennard Fire Department, and Bee Branch Fire Department. Voters may cast ballots of any of the four centers.

Ellis can be reached at (501) 454-3569 or pwellis1960@gmail. com, and Pam Bradford can be reached at vbcoclerk@artelco. com.

Short film in works focusing on Twin Groves AV Arkansas is partnering with The Ozark Foothills African American History Museum to create stories about Twin Groves and Holly Springs, focusing on the rich history of these communities.

The plans are to make a short film about the past and present history of Twin Groves and Holly Spring and share the film with the museum.

AV Arkansas is multimedia project funded by the Margaret Berry Hutton Odyssey Professorship at Hendrix

College.

What began as a story about the signature masonry style of Silas Owens Sr. blossomed into an expansive series of interviews and portraits of Twin Groves community members. AV Arkansas will be sharing the portraits with community members and will be donating the images and multimedia stories to the Ozark Foothills African-American History Museum to support their mission of preservation and education.

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peppers in the freezer and gathering winter squash. I hope everyone has had a good garden. I have gathered over 5 pounds of garlic for this winter.

James & Joyce Burns Thelma Murray Shirley

Lois Compton is doing real well and is able to be at home with a little help.

Barbara Watts has returned home after spending last week with her sister at Mountain Home.

I have been real busy with my garden.

We found it extra hard to pick our corn after the hurricane winds blew it flat on the ground. We have been canning elderberry juice, potatoes, tomatoes and putting okra and red and green bell

Scotland

So thankful that the storm did not do more damage in our area, although the wind took some shingles from my studio and now I have to get the roof fixed and when the ceiling dries I have to fix it and paint. I was so blessed that the leak did not ruin any of my prints or frames.

This is the week of the Chuck Wagon Races and people are here from many different states and countries.

Let’s wear our mask and be mindful of social distances and stay safe.

The Scotland Com-

munity Center is still closed and we will let you know when they plan to open for lunch.

The First Saturday Breakfast is still closed as well. Joyce Burns Art Studio is still open by appointment only.

You can call and leave a massage and if I am not there at the time I will call you back. You can call me at the studio 592-3400 or call the house and I will help you.

I hope to be able to start classes after September but I have people come from a vast area and do not want to get anyone exposed.

James is still waiting for an appointment to see what they will need to do with this foot. I hope the decide soon so it can begin to heal.

Watch for the school buses and the kids at the bus stops.

Stay safe and if you

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Moth to the flame - As a defense mechanism, the pattern on the Antheraea Polyphemus moth resembles that on the head of the great horned owl. Photographer Robert Snyder recently came across the moth in Clinton. want something in the ed Marva and RG from news call us at 592- Friday to Sunday. Rylan and Landon started 3935. school on Tuesday.

Sindee and David Morse met some friends from Ohio in Nashville the past weekend. They had a good visit. It's been a while since they had got to see each other.

DeLane Story is doing good. She has been making quilts.

Patsy Ward She made a baby quilt and now is working on Formosa a twin size. I know they Frankie and Erica are both pretty!

Ward and boys visitWe got 3 1/8 inch-

es of rain on Thursday evening. It poured as fast as it could.

Glenda Collins came down on Friday and visited for a while and we had chicken and dumplings for dinner. Pretty tasty.

I have groundhogs to go along with the raccoons now. Don't know if I will ever be able to have much out of my garden.

News is short, so have a good week and God bless.

Sudoku Solution

Squash pie • 1 9-inch single crust pie • 1 cup white sugar • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1 pinch salt • 1 tablespoon butter, melted • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger • 2 cups hot milk • 2 pounds butternut squash • 3 large eggs eggs

Crossword Solution

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a small saucepan, cover squash cubes with water.

Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and mash. Measure out 2 cups of mashed squash and refrigerate remaining leftover amount.

Mix sugar, salt, and spices. Blend in milk, squash, eggs, and butter. Pour filling into unbaked pie shell.

Bake at 425 degrees F for 40 minutes, or until a knife blade inserted in the center This squash from Thelma Murray’s garden in Shirley makes a delicious pie. comes out clean.

Clinton’s Cifuentes 8th in tournament After winning a qualifying round Thursday in a tournament presented by Toyota at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, fishing pro Joey Cifuentes of Clinton ended up coming in eighth in the final count. Spencer Shuffield of Hot Springs ended the tournament in sixth place.

"I'm really excited to get back out there,” Cifuentes said Thursday.

Cifuentes finished first in Thursday’s qualifying round and Shuffield finished second.

Saturday the slate was wiped clean. Winning the tournament was Rusty Salewske of Al-

pine, Calif., taking home a prize of $200,000.

Cifuentes earned $16,000 for his efforts in the six-day event and Shuffield won $18,000

for sixth place.

The FLW Pro Circuit Championship is hosted by Destination Sturgeon Bay.

Joey Cifuentes finished in eighth place.

(Photo from flyfishing.com)

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Obituaries

Stacy Cletus Eoff

Stacy Cletus Eoff, 57, of Shirley, Arkansas, passed away August 25, 2020. Stacy was born January 28, 1963 in Heber Springs, Ar-

kansas to the late Georgia Lea (Tankersley) Eoff and Troy Lee Eoff, both of Shirley where he was raised.

Stacy was the last born of Georgia, a store operator and homemaker, and Troy, a store owner, a pool hall and restaurant owner and fire woodsmen.

Stacy was preceded in death by his parents, and many other relatives.

Stacy is survived by a son, Seth Steven Eoff of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas and wife, Lisa Barger Eoff, also of Fairfield Bay. He is survived as well by two brothers, Lloyd Eoff and Rodney (Treva) Eoff

of Fairfield Bay; one sister, Ladonna (Don) Bennett of Shirley; and a host of other family and friends.

He was a member of Shirley First Baptist Church and was formerly employed

by Conagra Foods in Clinton, Arkansas and Indian Rock Village in Fairfield Bay. Pallbearers: Andrew Eoff, Justin Eoff, Daniel Eoff, Alex Eoff, Jason Eoff, Rodney Eoff.

Honorary Pallbearers: Mitchell Cates, Nicholas Eoff, Mark Bennett, Billy Mac Huggins.

Visitation was noon-2 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2020, with services starting at 2 p.m. at Clinton Funeral Service. Burial was at Bradford Cemetery in Shirley.

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Douglas Vanliew

Douglas O. Vanliew, 80, of Shirley, Arkansas, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020. He was born December 27, 1930 in Brian County, Oklahoma to the late Jewel Matthew Vanliew and Audrey Leuwayne Harrison Vanliew. Douglas served in

Highway dedicated to fallen wildlife officer Arkansas Wildlife Magazine Fish

A stretch of Arkansas Highway 25 in Cleburne County was named last week for Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Wildlife Officer Sgt. Darrell “Monty” Carmikle. Many members of the AGFC Enforcement Division, AGFC Director Pat Fitts and AGFC Deputy Director Chris Colclasure were present when signs bearing Carmikle’s name were erected along the stretch between Quitman and Heber Springs.

A dedicated officer and veteran of the Arkansas Game and

Commission for 23 years, Carmikle was killed in a helicopter crash while working to catch night hunters in Cleburne County around 1 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Mary Carmikle, and son Caleb Carmikle. Both Carmikles have since had significant influence in the Arkansas Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the loved ones left behind when a law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty.

Mary also is the trustee for the south-central region on the national

inmates.

Bust Even when the from page 1 county was taking city arrestees, the cost was cerns. The jail is still $53 per day, money booking arrestees from his department canthe county as well as not pay, Willoughby holding state and fed- said. He said the Van eral inmates.

Buren County Quorum Willoughby says Court approved an orthat currently if the city dinance to that effect wants someone be- when Randy Gurley hind bars, it must find was keeping the shera county that will take iff’s seat warm before them and negotiate the 2018 election. Wilthe price to have them loughby pointed out at held there. Sheriff Lu- the time and repeated cas Emberton told the last week to the Voice Quorum Court earli- that he doesn’t think er this year that the jail that makes sense since is paid $51 per day to Clinton is a part of Van hold state and federal Buren County.

COPS board.

Col. Greg Rae, chief of the AGFC’s Enforcement Division, said it was an honor to be at the dedication of the memorial highway with the Carmikles and members of the AGFC family.

“Most people will never know the sacrifices law enforcement officers make,” Rae said.

“Monty made the ultimate sacrifice that night while trying to protect the wildlife resource and working a job he loved.

He will always be remembered by his family, friends and those who worked with him, but now, as people from all

over the country drive to Greers Ferry Lake and see the signs, they might just break out their phones and look up the name. Then they will know who Monty was and know what a sacrifice is.”

been charged with doArrest mestic battering-2nd from page 1 degree, a Class C felony. bors kicked his aunt during an argument over moving some furniture, according to an affidavit for arrest.

The Van Buren County Detention Center refused to take Neighbors due to Covid-19 concerns, according to the report.

Neighbors was admitted to the White River Medical Center where he is undergoing a mental evaluation, the document states.

Neighbors, 59, has

Cemeteries Pleasant Grove

Carmikle

Theft charge

Darren Patrick, 39, of Leslie has been charged with theft of property, a Class D felony, after a V-bottom boat reported stolen from Henderson Road in Clinton was recovered July 21 in Searcy County, according to court documents.

the National Guard for some time and also worked at the rock quarry as a foreman mechanic. In his spare time, he loved working on automobiles.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Dane O’ Dell Vanliew and wife Vivian, Auderia Leuwayne Cooper and husband Ricky Cooper Jr.; one sister, Leuwayne Coble; two grandchildren; and many other family members.

Douglas is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Verna Dean Vanliew; brothers, Glen Vanliew and Larry Vanliew.

A graveside service was Friday, August 28, 2020 at Lute Mountain Cemetery in Shirley with Randall Ramsey officiating.

The Pleasant Grove Cemetery Association will conduct the annual Financial Meeting at 6 p.m. September 28, 2020 at the Pleasant Grove Church, in Rupert, Arkansas. Board members will be elected. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to practice social distancing and face masks. Hand sanitizer will be provided. Reminder that all flowers should be removed from grave sites.

Pine Mountain

The following made donations to Pine Mountain Cemetery recently: Robert Bare, Lloyd Baker, Linda French, Todd and Wendy French, Maxine Stell, and Dyke Johnson. Contributions are used for maintenance and lawn care. Donations may be made at any Regions Bank or mailed to Wincie Stevenson, 2179 Gravesville Cutoff Road, Damascus, AR 72039.

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

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Please continue to enjoy our puzzles.

TV Trivia Who was the producer/creator of Gilligan's Island?

Puzzle solutions on page 3

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

Who played the theme music on The Dating Game?

Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass.

Which series was based on the novel Cyborg by Martin Caidin?

The Six Million Dollar Man.

What was the name of the LA-based radio show which transferred to TV with Lucille Ball?

My Favorite Husband.

Weekly Crossword

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Sherwood Schwartz

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The old Shirley Railroad Bridge is one of the best known landmarks in Van Buren County. The bridge was built in 1908 for the Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad, and carried the railroad until 1949.

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Fishing Report leases are usually 12,000 cfs (four generators). “Spending time on the river offers an opportunity to refresh and renew in the great outdoors, to reestablish contact with nature, reinforce family bonds, or spend quiet time with a close friend. Try it!”

Bull Shoals Lake

David Brewer, kayak fishing with his dad, E.J. Brewer, on Aug. 11, caught this nice, 4-pound, 4-ounce bass. Photo provided by E.J. Brewer.

Central Arkansas

Little Red River

(updated 8-262020) Fish ’N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood reports that trout are good on pink/ chartreuse Trout Magnets. Also, any type of shad-looking crankbait will work, as well as brown maribou jigs and also the Little Cleo Spoon (gold/silver).

Greers Ferry Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 458.75 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.54 feet msl). (updated 8-262020) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake was at 458.89 feet msl at the last reading posted Tuesday at 1 p.m. That is 3.65 feet below normal pool of 462.54 feet msl. “Who knows what rain will do at this point other than speculation? Greers is for sure in summer mode but the thing is, weather is changing every minute, moving toward a quick fall, but the fish are not

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reacting very quick,” Tommy says.

Black bass are all over – they have been real shallow out to deep; drag a jig, worm, C-rig, or drop-shot, swim something deep or shallow, or just stay on top. Just stay with shad or wind. Crappie still have to eat, so use jigs, Blakemore Road Runners, crankbaits or minnows in open water and in timber or brushpiles 12-40 feet. No report on walleye. Catfish are eating some but must be changing as well, as there is not as much catching going on or being reported, but the heat during the daylight hours is having some effect.

Bream are still very active, shallow to deep (25 feet); use crickets and crawlers, or small stream baits. “Hybrid and white bass have been acting crazy,” he says. “We think a lot of that is due to boat and angler traffic, so outof-the-way places that have shad are maybe your best bet in finding a steady bite. Fish are 25-80 feet at present. For the hybrids use big Largo Muskie baits, inline spinners, spoons or live bait. For whites,

scale baits back some but use the same.”

North Arkansas

White River

(updated 8-262020) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said, “Lots of things in our world are different today, but there are some things that remain the same: Trout fishing on the White River in the beautiful Arkansas Ozarks continues to produce a great catch of fish and as much action as you could ask for.

“Browns have been hiding in the deep holes and biting on sculpin and crawdad tails.

We've seen the rainbowshitting gold spinners and pink PowerBait worms topped with white. Several golden rainbow trout were caught this week and they are always great to see thriving and growing. Fish for them just the same as for other rainbows and you may be rewarded with a fun surprise on the end of your line.”

Bull Shoals Lake elevation is 679 feet Wednesday with generation continuing roundthe-clock; daytime re-

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 678.88 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 661.20 feet msl). Table Rock Lake above Bull Shoals on Wednesday was at 916.14 feet msl (normal conservation pool is 917.00 feet msl). (updated 8-262020) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock says the bite is changing a little every day. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is pumping water out of Bull Shoals Lake, and this has the fishing moving out on the points. There is also baitfish suspended deep off the points.

Del says anglers should target fish at 10-15 feet deep dearly, then switch to 20-28 feet later in the day. If it’s hot, go deep, he says. If it’s cloudy and windy, go shallow.

Throw topwater baits in the mornings. Berkley Wake Bait, poppers, a Whopper Plopper, buzzbait or chatterbaits are best for powerfishing shallow if it’s cloudy or stormy. Target shallow flats close to old creek channels with shad.

During the day, smallies and spotted bass (Kentucky bass) are stacked out on main and secondary points, sunken islands, humps, channel swing bluffs and bluff ends. With shad present, fish position will change de-

pending on sun, wind, current, clouds, etc. Still a lot of places for them to hide with high water, so keep it moving.

Use a big worm in sunken trees, near ledges, or a half-ounce jig in green pumpkin orange or green pumpkin blue in 20-25 feet of water.

Smallmouth bass are at gravel banks, boat ramps and old roads.

Drag baits like the Ned rig, Hula Grubs, tubes, the Lil’ McMinnow, and fish a drop-shot suspenders off bluff points, main lake points and hump islands at 26-32 feet depth.

Lake clarity remains dingy to clear depending on location, while the surface water temperature is 85 degrees.

Lake level is just over 20 feet high and falling.

Northwest Arkansas

Beaver Tailwater

(updated 8-192020) Guide Austin Kennedy (479-2440039) says that nothing has changed since the last report, other than the water levels. Trout are still being caught with light terminal tackle fished with various PowerBaits. Spoons and Rooster Tails are pulling some good numbers as well. This week’s hot spot has been between Spider Creek and Parker Bottoms. White bass and Kentucky bass are still being caught in the warmer parts of the river. “If you find the baitfish, you will find the whites,” he says. “Try fishing with suspended hard baits for the whites. For Kentucky bass, try using soft plastics thrown toward structure, chunk rock and points. Work the shorelines, up into cuts and inside bends.

“Hope you can find some time to get out and fish. The weather forecast for the end of this month is calling for cooler temperatures.

Have fun, be safe and catch some fish.

Beaver Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 1,123.91 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,121.43 feet msl). (updated 8-262020) Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) says Beaver continues its steady drop (now 1.5 feet above normal poo), which can only be a good thing. Unfortunately for us the weather service is predicting heavy rain in the vicinity later this week. Lake temperature is in the lower 80s. Fishing is fair to good for all species. Stripers are on a constant move from Rocky Branch to the dam. First light till 9 a.m. is the best bite. Brooders and shad are working well with lots of fish in the 10-to-20-pound range caught. Crappie are still being caught on trolled cranks. They are also suspended in brush at the 25-foot level. Minnows and jigs are working OK and the bite is fair at best. Bass are schooling early and late.

Look for a topwater flurry, and as sun comes up, move deeper in the same vicinity and work plastics. Bream are excellent around docks.

Catfish are also a good bet on all the regular baits. “Rain, please give a little for the yards out there but do not drop 2-plus inches as predicted.”

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Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Archey Valley Community Church. If you can identify this week's Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. With your help, we will!)

Antioch General Baptist Church 1608 Highway 9, Fox (870)363-4509 Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 757-2069 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013

Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane, Dennard, AR 72629 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375 First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285 First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113 First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354 First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043 First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw Formosa Baptist Church 630 Highway 9 W, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 6603 Highway 9 West Clinton AR. 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500 Grace Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462 Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273 Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528 Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781

Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Clinton 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread Lute Mountain Community Church Lute Mountain Road, off Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 Main Line Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737 Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa

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Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Settlement Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 501-215-1595 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8101 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 St. Jude Catholic Church 3178 Hwy 65 S, Clinton 745-5716 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The Zoo Church 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467

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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS

MISC. FOR SALE

PLANT SALE RESEARCH

Saturday, September 5th 8:00 am-Noon, across from Cash Savers

EMPLOYMENT

FL Davis Cash Lumber will be taking applications for a CDL driver, class A or B.

This is a full time position.

Applicants must have a clean driving record, must be reliable, and must be able to pass a drug test.

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

LEGAL

WE BUY LAND

3BR/1BA HOME on Hwy 95E for rent

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS

FOR CASH ••••••••••••••

Seedlings, perennials, houseplants and bulbs.

Applications may be picked up at FL Davis Cash Lumber 160 Park St. Clinton, AR 72031

YARD SALE

Call 501-327-8023

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THINKING BIG

“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.”

-Aristotle

83 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4 6.2 Diesel Needs some work.

Sell for $300.00 or Trade Lots of new parts.

PUN OF THE WEEK

Call David at (501) 745-3434

It’s been an emotional day.

Even the cake is in tiers.

WANTED

Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition.

Call Tom 501-745-4378

YARD/MOVING SALE Hay equipment, mower, rake, baler, doors, carpet, baby toys, uniforms, clothes-from infant to 5X. Dishes, Tables, chairs, counter tops, hospital bed, bow, end tables, picture frames, ropes, bicycles, wagon wheels, antique bed frame, wood heater, cook stove and lots more.

Highway 16 E 6 miles on the Shirley side.

Watch for signs Monday 7am to 7pm Tuesday 7am to 7pm Wednesday 7am to 5pm Thursday 7am to 7pm Friday 7am to 7pm Saturday7am to 7pm

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WANT TO BUY

FOR SALE BAY AREA 2015 CRAFTSMAN 42" RIDING MOWER RUNNING USED CONDITION $450.00 WITH TRAILER

Adding stuff every day.

Cleaning out shed.

REAL ESTATE For Sale

ALSO EXERCISE BIKE $50.00 Call: 501-470-9993

UNFINISHED TINY HOME 16 X 40

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

Call 501-940-5448

PERSONALS

Shop Booth 75 at Howard's Antiques for crocheted items, knickknacks, dishes and jewelry.

-New Gas Stove-, -New Tankless Hot Water Heater-, -New A/C Heating Combo-, -New Wall Oven-, -New MicroWave Hood-, -New Raised Toilet-, -Hickory Cabinets with Anti Slam Doors and Drawers-, -Granite Counter Top-

For Rent

2BR/1BA HOME with beautiful trees IN SCOTLAND AREA ••••••••• Immediate occupancy $500 deposit $500/ month 1 year lease ••••••••• Call: (501) 592-2910

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

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. $450-$650/month.

Deposit required.

Call for availability (501) 581-8640

Disabled veteran looking for an older 3BR/BA house with a big yard in the Choctaw/Bee Branch area, to rent now and later to buy.

MUST SELL Electricity is in 200 amp panel.

CALL DAVID (501) 745-3434

$450/month plus deposit.

Bar E Investment, Tom Elliott Assoc. Broker Ark. Mtn.Real Estate

************ Reflect A Moment He said, "...what you are hearing from me now is not really my saying, but comes from the Father who sent me."

Kitchen appliances included.

Must be wheel chair accessible. Would prefer gas heat and gas cook stove. Don't mind a window, air conditioner unit.

Call (501) 757-3081

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION No. 71CV-20-81 TALBERT ADDINGTON, ELLA DEAN ADDINGTON, WANDA KNIGHT, PATRICIA DANE, and FRANKIE ADDINGTON PLAINTIFFS VS. BOBBY NIXON, JR, ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE, OR ANY CLOUD ON PLAINTIFF’S TITLE THERETO; THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LANDS: A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE ¼ NE ¼) OF SECTION FIVE (5), AND A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW ¼ NW ¼) OF SECTION FOUR (4) BOTH BEING IN TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH RANGE THIRTEEN (13) WEST VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE SE CORNER OF THE NE ¼ NE ¼ SECTION 5; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NE1/4 NE1/4 N 87° 43' 07" W A DISTANCE OF 415.53' TO A POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF STATE HIGHWAY #16; THENCE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE WITH A CURVE TURNING TO THE RIGHT WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 303.34', WITH A RADIUS OF 934.06', WITH A CHORD BEARING OF N 01° 53' 30" E, WITH A CHORD LENGTH OF 302.00' TO A POINT WHERE THE CENTERLINE OF SAID HIGHWAY #16 AND CENTERLINE OF COUNTY ROAD (PEEL) INTERSECT, THENCE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF PEEL ROAD S 77° 50' 99" E A DISTANCE OF 149.18'; THENCE S 75° 03' 47" E A DISTANCE OF 320.90'; THENCE WITH A CURVE TURNING TO THE RIGHT WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 294.38', WITH A RADIUS OF 243.50', WITH A CHORD BERING OF S 40° 25' 43" E, WITH A CHORD LENGTH OF 276.78' TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH OF THE NW1/4 NW1/4, SECTION 4 THENCE LEAVING SAID CENTERLINE AND ALONG SAID LINE N 88° 23' 36"W A DISTANCE OF 230.23' TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 3.39 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION AND CONFIRMATION 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: A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE ¼ NE ¼) OF SECTION FIVE (5), AND A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW ¼ NW ¼) OF SECTION FOUR (4) BOTH BEING IN TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH RANGE THIRTEEN (13) WEST VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE SE CORNER OF THE NE ¼ NE ¼ SECTION 5; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NE1/4 NE1/4 N 87° 43' 07" W A DISTANCE OF 415.53' TO A POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF STATE HIGHWAY #16; THENCE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE WITH A CURVE TURNING TO THE RIGHT WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 303.34', WITH A RADIUS OF 934.06', WITH A CHORD BEARING OF N 01° 53' 30" E, WITH A CHORD LENGTH OF 302.00" TO A POINT WHERE THE CENTERLINE OF SAID HIGHWAY #16 AND CENTERLINE OF COUNTY ROAD (PEEL) INTERSECT, THENCE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF PEEL ROAD S 77° 50' 99" E A DISTANCE OF 149.18'; THENCE S 75° 03' 47" E A DISTANCE OF 320.90'; THENCE WITH A CURVE TURNING TO THE RIGHT WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 294.38', WITH A RADIUS OF 243.50', WITH A CHORD BERING OF S 40° 25' 43" E, WITH A CHORD LENGTH OF 276.78' TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH OF THE NW1/4 NW1/4, SECTION 4 THENCE LEAVING SAID CENTERLINE AND ALONG SAID LINE N 88° 23' 36"W A DISTANCE OF 230.23' TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 3.39 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. 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 11th day of August, 2020. /s/ Debbie Gray .

VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIIT CLERK BY /s/ Olivia I. Gilore DC First published September 1st, 2020

FOURTH DIVISION No: 71PR-20-83 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SARAH E. DUNCAN, deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 138 Red Hill Road Clinton, AR 72031 DATE OF DEATH: June 13, 2020 The undersigned on the 18th day of August caused an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate to be filed with respect to the Estate of Sarah E. Duncan, deceased, with the Clerk of the probate division of the Circuit Court of Van Buren County under A.C.A. 28-41-101.

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.

THIS NOTICE first published this 25th day of August, 2020.

By: /s/ Kent Tester .

KENT TESTER, AR Bar #: 89123 Attorney for the Estate 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-7077 FAX (501) 745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION NO. 71PR-20-77 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON BROWN, deceased NOTICE OF PROBATE Last known address of decedent: 387 Oakland Road, Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas.

Date of death: July 4, 2020.

The decedent died intestate.

Carolyn Sue Allen was appointed Administratrix of the Estate of the above-named decedent on August 18, 2020.

All persons having claims against the estate, including those for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent, 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.

This notice first published the 25th day of August , 2020.

By: /s/ Ralph J. Blagg Ralph J. Blagg, AR Bar No. 73178 The Blagg Law Firm 168 Court Street P.O. Box 1169 Clinton, Arkansas 72031 (501) 745-4302

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION NO. 71PR-20-84 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LULUBELLE JENTSCH, deceased NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 3098 DODD MOUNTAIN ROAD SHIRLEY, AR 72153 DATE OF DEATH: JULY 25, 2020 Craig Radick was appointed Executor of the estate of the abovenamed decedent on August 24, 2020. 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 1st day of September, 2020.

Craig Radick, Executor By: /s/ Kent Tester .

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

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Yellow Jacket Football Jackets lose opener 50-21 The Yellow Jackets fell behind early in Friday’s non-conference game against Melbourne at Jim Tumlison Field in Clinton.

With 8 minutes left in the first quarter, the BearKatz scored a touchdown with a 13-yard run. A holding penalty set them back on a 2-point conversion try, but Melbourne was up 6-0.

After three downs with no gain, the Jackets attempted an 89 yard field goal, which fell well short. A 42 yard throw and catch landed the BearKatz at the Jackets’ 15 yard line and Melbourne scored its second touchdown followed by another holding penalty on the 2 point conversion attempt going up 12-0.

Spencer Bannister returned the kickoff and Jasper Burgess, a 6-foot-4 senior basketball star who joined the

football team this season, made a catch. The BearKatz were called for offsides and the Jackets had the ball at the 45.

A fumble gave the ball back to Melbourne who scored their third touchdown, ending the quarter with a score of 18-0.

A couple of catches by Nick Epley and a penalty against Melbourne put the ball at the 5 yard line for Clinton. Cody Davis put the Jackets on the scoreboard with a short run into the end zone and Aldrich Infante kicked the extra point, making the score 18-7.

Also in the second quarter, the Jackets went down the field 50 yards, with Davis punching it over the line and the score was 1814.

Burgess made several catches in the second quarter, in-

cluding an impressive one-handed grab, but the BearKatz scored twice more and at halftime the score was 3414.

Melbourne scored 16 more points in the second half while the Jackets scored another touchdown, this on on a long run by sophomore quarterback Harley Tobin.

The final score was 50-21.

Earlier in the week, the Junior High Jackets’ game was canceled as tropical storm Laura moved in.

Last week, the senior Jackets lost in a scrimmage game against Pottsville.

Next up for the senior team is an away non-conference game at Huntsville at 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 4.

On Sept. 18, there will be a rededication ceremony for Jim Tumlison Field.

SCHEDULE

8-28 9-4 9-18 9-25 10-2 10-23 10-30 11-6

Melbourne home Huntsville away Dardanelle home Central Arkansas Christian home Southside away Bald Knob away Heber Springs home Lonoke away

Photos by Denise Geer Burgess