The Voice of Van Buren County - September 4th, 2018 by The Voice of Van Buren County

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TUESDAY, September 4, 2018 / Vol. 4 Issue 36 / 75 cents

Back to drawing board for 911 panel

Fighting spirit - Devon Wooten leads the Yellow Jackets out onto the field Friday night for their game against Heber Springs. Devon is currently battling brain cancer, and had returned home from Arkansas Children’s Hospital. His family was presented a check for $10,000 at halftime to help with medical expenses. Game photos and coverage, Pages 6-8. (Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

Clinton High receives honor The Clinton High School Community Emergency Response Team Program was recognized Thursday in Hot Springs as a National Program of Excellence by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Tony Robinson, regional administrator for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security-FEMA Region VI, presented the award during the 2018 Arkansas Emergency Management Conference. Clinton Resource

Officer/CERT Instructor David Hess, former CERT Instructor Steve Bannick, Van Buren County Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Jeana Williams, and Clinton Superintendent Joe Fisher were present to re-

ceive the award along with CERT students Cody Bagley, Trenton Waller, Taylor Kirkendoll, and Serenity Bannick. The CERT Program is beginning its second year at Clinton High School.

Lacking an agreement from the city of Clinton to pay any of the costs for the 911 dispatch center, a meeting of the Quorum Court Safety Review Committee was called last week. It appeared that no elected officials from Clinton were informed of the meeting. “We’re back where we began,” said committee Chairwoman Mary Philips. “How are we going to fix it?” Justice of the Peace Dale James said he had been hearing concerns from Clinton residents that 911 calls in the city limits would not be answered. That isn’t true, he said. “We’re not going to stop taking 911 calls. We don’t need to scare the citizens to death.” JP John Bradford said it might be “good” if they think that. Bradford represents the Damascus area on the Quorum Court. Damascus’ share of 911 expenses is paid by Fairfield Bay, as is Shirley’s. Estimates put Damascus and Shirley emergency calls at 1 percent each of the total number handled by 911 dispatch. John Galbraith, a candidate for county coroner, agreed with Bradford. “We should take the toy from the baby” and not answer Clinton 911 calls, he said. Carol Crews, acting as the county’s attorney, said because

Clinton had never signed an agreement there was no legal way to make them pay anything. Clinton officials say they need to see how their budget looks at the end of the third quarter before deciding if they can pay the requested money, which is about $44,000. Asked if Clinton could be billed for each 911 call placed by a city resident, Crews said it could be billed, but "you can't make them pay it." Fairfield Bay representatives said their city will pay its share even if Clinton doesn’t pay anything, but will no longer pay Clinton’s share. That brought a comment from an audience member who said their “altruism” was costing Fairfield Bay taxpayers and if Clinton wasn’t going to pay, neither should Fairfield Bay. James stated that 911 is a county entity and it will be the county that has to pick up any unpaid costs. In the past, a $1.25 tax on land line telephones more than paid the 911 costs, but the number of land lines has dwindled in favor of cell phones. The tax on cell phones is 65 cents for 911. Fairfield Bay officials say the center has cost the city $800,000 over the past 10 years.

Races history for 2018

This Pontiac was reported stolen from Taco Bell before it was wrecked Aug. 25.

Car stolen, wrecked; driver flees police A Shirley woman stole a car then wrecked it and ran from a Clinton police officer, according to reports. The accident was a rollover just off Highway 65 in Clinton at the Little Red River bridge. The car had just been stolen from the Taco Bell parking lot earlier that afternoon on Aug. 25. The car left about 300 feet of skid marks in the grass, and witnesses told police it was traveling at a high rate of speed when it struck the curb, went airborne, struck two street lights and rolled over, the report states. Kelley Gardner, 51, left the wrecked Pontiac and was walking

The chuck wagons rolled into town last week for a fish fry to kick off the week of races, music and contests.

Cowboys, campers, trailers and horses headed out of town Sunday afternoon as the races ended. Several injuries to horses and humans were reported.

(Photo by Robert Snyder)

(Photo by Freeda Baker Nichols)

Woman charged with assault on officer

Gardner down Con Agra Road when the police officer arrived, according to an affidavit for arrest. The officer parked his car in front of Gardner and told her to stop. She ignored him and began to walk away quickly, someSee Wreck on page 5

A Greenbrier woman was arrested Aug. 11 after an alleged assault on a law enforcement officer. A caller told police that a possibly intoxicated woman was breaking things at an address on Douglas Lane in Clinton. When officers arrived, they found Leslie Nicole Ward, 34, sitting in a car. They told her to get out of the car and she replied with an expletive, according to an affidavit for arrest. One of the officers

tried to pull her out and she lunged at him, the report states, kicking him, and biting him on the right hand above the thumb, breaking the skin and drawing blood. Both officers used pepper spray on Ward, pulled her out of the car and handcuffed her, the report states. The officer was treated and released at Ozark Health. While being detoxed at the jail, Ward became combative and bit a dispatcher,

according to the report. The jailer’s glove did not break. In an interview the next day, Ward told an officer that all she remembered was fighting back because two kids were trying to hurt her. She said she had been drinking Mellow Bobrun and didn’t remember anything else until she woke up in jail, according to the report. Ward has been charged with aggravated assault on a corrections/law enforce-

ment officer, a Class D felony; assault-first degree, criminal mischief-second degree, public intoxication and resisting arrest, all misdemeanors.

Ward

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James & Joyce Burns Scotland

Chuck Wagon events will be over by the time the paper is printed. It seems there are more campers this year than last. Everyone seems to be out riding and are more visible or maybe I am out more this year. It was great to see the volunteers from all over the county come together to help make this great thing happen and the visitors all told us how they enjoyed it and how they look forward to coming to Van Buren County for the Chuck Wagon Races each year and they appreciate the welcome they get from everyone. We certainly welcomed the rain and even the people that came to camp out for the races enjoyed it. I think they even liked the mud. Now we will certainly see the grass and weeds grow. Like over night and that means more mowing to do. We had our first Saturday Breakfast; hope you made it out. I heard that Reba and Don Ramsey were both improving but it will take some time. The same for Red Ingram and Gloria Love. I am sure there are others, I just do not know about it. We are glad to hear that Toni Linkinogger got good news that her treatments seem to be helping and we are praying that she will have more good news on her next doctors visit. Prayers for all. This has been a

very different August, much cooler than last year. We may have an early fall and a colder winter. I guess we will have to cut a persimmon seed and check to see what it predicts. I usually cut one when the Masonic Lodge does their October fish fry. Sometimes it is correct but sometimes it is not. Old-timers used to say for every day of fog in August there will be a snow. I guess we will have to watch and see if that is true. Have a great week and watch out for all of the horses and travelers as they leave our area. If you have Scotland News call 5923935 and James will get it into the paper.

onTuesday. He didn’t get a good report. He will have to have another surgery soon. I went for my test results on Friday. They all came out good. I just have to watch my diet really close. Maybe I can do that. I’m sure going to try harder! Have a great week and be kind to someone. God bless.

Jeff Burgess

now,” he lamented. Research shows that at least 66 percent of the entire wild hog population has to be killed annually to stop expansion. Even in areas of intense hunting pressure only about 50 percent are eradicated and the pigs get smarter about avoiding hunters. One estimate says the cost of damage and control annually in the U.S. is $1.5 billion. As a result the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has made it legal to shoot and trap feral hogs, day or night, on privately owned land, but say largescale trapping is the most efficient and economical method available presently. Contact the AF&GC and Arkansas Feral Hog Eradication Task Force for more details. Neighbor Johnny Fizjurl says his Beauregard sweet potatoes are doing quite well and have always been reliable. “Slips are easy to start from the previous season’s roots by applying moisture and heat,” he added. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.

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Sindee and David Morse hosted an “end of summer” pool party at their home last Saturday for the kids and grandkids. Her mother-in-law, Anne Morse, and RG and Marva also attended. David took everyone for a ride in the wagon. All the kids enjoyed that, I’m sure! Marva also attended a fundraiser for Jessica and Dustin Ward. She reported a good auction and bake sale. Prayers go out to Jessica and the family. We took JR to Little Rock for a check-up

Thursday the ACRDC Board Meeting is being held from 6:307:30 p.m. Also Thursday the Volunteer Fire Department’s monthly meeting is from 7-8:30 p.m. For details call 2536264. Saturday is Recycling Day, 8-10 a.m. at the Alread Cafeteria. Sunday the New Moon is official at 1:01 p.m. Talked to Louis Jackson about his damaged sugar cane. Turns out it was due to wild hogs. He said there were at least eight or nine. Two were shot. He guessed he lost 25 percent of his cane before they were run off. An electric fence now encircles the field. “I hardly saw any three or four years ago but there’s no shortage

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Family photo - Four Generations of the Williams family of the Pee Dee Community circa 1960. They are (from left) Troy, W.G. “Whicker Bill”, and Willard with his young son, Randall. (Photo courtesy of Willard Williams)

ited his sister Karen Johnson and his aunt Ruth Hodge at Ruth's house on Sunday after church. At age 93, Ruth is in church almost every Sunday. Norma Whaley and Thelma Murray went with other VBC senior citizens to Mountain Home to a rock and gem show at their fairgrounds. Marlin and Bonnie Tatom of Fairfield Bay went also. Wanda and Paul Poynor attended the wedding of her niece, Sarah French and A.J. Avery on Sunday at Vilonia. Jim Hooten is the father of the bride. Carol Freeman of Dover visited Wanda and Paul Poynor on Saturday.

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Jimmy Gaddy is planning to put a new building on his property on Highway 110. Bucky and Brooke Chandler have bought Maureen Murray’s place on Highway 110. It is nice to see a young couple get it. Brooke is the daughter of Donnie and Lana Jones, the granddaughter of Judy Sowell and the greatgrand-daughter of Ephie and Eva Hackett. Jerry Hensley of Little Rock vis-

Kay Weaver Senior Centers

Everything last week was all about the Cowboy Catfish Dinners. They are the big fundraiser for the VBCAP. The board members and their spouses, all the cooks, the employees, sponsors and volunteers make it pos-

sible. A big thank you to everybody that participated. The attendance was great - Wednesday: 177; Thursday: 222; Friday: 229; Saturday: 199. Many people brought all kinds of homemade desserts. Some of the favorites were banana pudding, pies, cookies, cakes, sugar free desserts and more. People from all over came to enjoy the meals and the music. We are so grateful. You know the saying, “It takes a village” to make an event successful.

Good neighbor of the week ...

... Goes to Buck Treece. Voice reader Dale Breedlove tells us that his driveway washed out during the recent rain and Treece came to his aid, repairing the driveway and refusing to take any money for it. What’s going on in your neighborhood? Volunteer to be a community correspondent for The Voice. Contact Anita at 745-8040 or e-mail voiceeditor@ artelco.com and tell us what’s happening in your corner of the county.

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Jackets win - No. 72 Alec Huie recovers a fumble from the Bulldogs as Clinton defeats Bald Knob 20-13.

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No. 99 Zachary Hunt makes a run up the field for a touch down!

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Handwriting on the wall? Together again - In 2005, these little ones graduated from Sally Loven’s First Baptist Church preschool. They were (from left) Trinity Mitchell, Avery Bramlett, Savannah Lynch, Ty Johnson, Hallie Treece, Alex Sadlowski and Rue Ragsdale. Not pictured was Blake Morton.

On Aug. 4, some of the class reunited with their teacher at a party at First Baptist’s fellowship hall. The group, (from left) Avery Bramlett, Rue Ragsdale, Sally Loven and Ty Johnson, dined on hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, dips and ice cream sundaes while they talked about their life plans.

Calendar Dr. Bobby Rogers from Maggie Valley, North Carolina, will conduct a revival and provide Holy Land tour information at Antioch General Baptist Church in Rushing, Arkansas, at 7 p.m. Sept.

11 and 12. For more information call Roy Clark, pastor, at 2531939, The Van Buren County Fair begins Wednesday, Sept. 19, and runs through Sept. 26 at the county Fairgrounds on. Highway 16 East.

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Cursive handwriting is on the way out the door from what I understand. That’s too bad for a couple of reasons. For one I believe that our handwriting can tell you a lot about a person. Now, before I go any further, I will be the first to admit that serious scientific study on handwriting analysis is lacking, and there is not a definitive finding regarding graphology. But having said that… Everyone writes differently don’t they. Why is that? We were taught to write it the same, but now our scribblings are hardly legible. Could it be that…uh, we are all dif-

ferent? Our personality frames all of our behavior, from smiles to frowns, from hand gestures to slumping shoulders. Everything we do speaks to us as an individual. This is true of the way we express ourselves both verbally and nonverbally. I can tell you who is talking to me, even with my back turned to them, and I can tell who wrote something even though they didn’t sign it. Why did John Hancock write his name so big on the Declaration of Independence? He wanted everyone, including the King of England to know he was signing this document.

Don’t you think that is true in everyday life as well? Some people write in a bold and lavish style. Some is small and hardly noticeable. I cannot believe that personality doesn’t have anything to do with that. A recent study did confirm that pressure on a person will change their handwriting (Behavior Research Methods. June 2012). They referred to it as mental workload. Don’t you think that it why, say, your doctor’s handwriting is so different from yours. They have a lot going on. They have to write fast, and they do not care what you think about their handwriting. Patient: “What does this handwriting on this prescription say?” Pharmacist: “I got my money, now you get yours.” Just kidding. On a more serious note, a study in 2006 found that more than 7,000 people a year die from bad handwriting (Laliberte, M., Readers Digest). Oops. - Ron Henson, BSRN

More Voice building history Deborah Kerrigan of Shirley says she remembers the Voice building on Main Street in Clinton quite well. It was “at one time Bill’s Dollar Store,” Kerrigan says, “I worked there for five years, 1979 until 1984. I was working there when the flood hit on December 2, 1982. Myself and Debbie Linn were decorating the window display for the

Christmas holiday and had stayed late to finish it. Sheriff Gus Anglin knocked on the door and told us we needed to leave because the water was rising very rapidly in Clinton.” She continues, “At this time we looked out the door and down the street toward the courthouse and the water was coming down the street like a river. Sher-

iff Anglin and a crew were out sandbagging. Needless to say we left and the rest is history. The water was 8½ feet deep in the building.” We haven’t heard anything about the history of the Lewis building, also on Main Street. If you know, won’t you share? Call 745-8040 or e-mail voiceeditor@artelco.com.

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Obituaries

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31, 2018, at Clinton Church of Christ. Memorial service was 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2018, at Clinton Church of Christ.

Billie Peel

Katie Holcomb

Katie Michelle Holcomb, 22, of Clinton graced this earth at her birth on October 26, 1995. Katie and her unborn infant daughter, Peyton Harper Holcomb, went together to be with Jesus on August 26, 2018. Katie was the wife of Seth Holcomb. She is preceded in death by great-grandparents, Bill “Pa” and Ruth Laverne “Ma” Reed and Ocie and Elmer Burt. Katie married the love of her life, Seth, on December 18, 2015. She was a graduate of Harding University with a degree in Family and Consumer Science. Katie had just started teaching at Mountain Grove Schools in Mountain Grove, Missouri and was a member of the Clinton Church of Christ. She was absolutely the best wife, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, aunt, cousin, daughter-inlaw, sister-in-law and friend that anyone could have asked for. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Seth Holcomb; father, Roy Willingham; mother, Lori Reed; brother, Joseph Willingham (Sara); sisters Jennifer Shipley (Lance) and Rebecca Willingham; grandparents Gary and Loquita Reed, Arvia and Jalene Willingham, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones. A celebration of life was held at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug.

Helen Isom

Helen Ruth Isom was born in Eglantine community on April 1, 1929 and went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2018. She was the youngest of 11 children born to Chris and Dora (Bradford) Bolden. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson Cabe Isom; brothers Jack, Fred, Arlie, Johnie and C.G.; and sisters Paulene, Audie, Exie, Lena and Irene. Helen married Carlon K. "Scott" Isom. They lived and farmed in Clinton. Later, Helen worked at Lefler's in both Fairfield Bay and Clinton. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Clinton and enjoyed get togethers with extended family and gospel music. Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, James (Toran) of Conway and Gary (Carol) of Little Rock; one grandchild; five great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren, A memorial service was 11 a.m. Friday, August 31, 2018 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. A private interment followed. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Clinton, First United Methodist Church of Conway, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church of

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

Billie James Peel died September 1, 2018. He was born on May 15, 1931 in Clinton, Arkansas to Willie Maddox Peel and George Sam Peel. His siblings, Ona Lovelady, Laura Rasberry and Bobby Peel, along with his parents, predeceased him. Much of Bill’s adult life was spent in a little community called Bragg City in the boot heel of Missouri, but his heart was always in his hometown of Clinton. He was Baptist. Survivors include his sister, Anna Shreeve (Kent) of Little Rock, and many other adoring relatives. He was absolutely the best brother a sister could have, and he brought a smile to everyone’s face who knew him. A private burial will be at Bradley Cemetery, Clinton.

years in the United States Air Force. He was of the Methodist faith; he enjoyed collecting coins, gardening and his dogs. Most of all, his true enjoyment was his family. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Eileen Eastman McEachern and husband Robert of Clinton, Arkansas, John Eastman of Clinton, Deb Harris and husband David of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, Barbara Kuzara and husband George of Rio Rico, Arizona, Ray Eastman and wife Jackie of Albany, Oregon; one brother, Marion of Arizona; sisters, Adeline Garden of Washington, Bea Halstrom of Oregon, and Pat Hartle of Montana; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; other family members and friends. Emmery is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 45 years, Edith Eastman; five brothers, Fred, John, Herb, Walt and Tommy; four sisters, Geneva, Monie, Lucinda and Lois. Visitation was Friday, August 31, 2018, with services following at 11 a.m. in the Clinton Funeral Service Chapel with Brother Bob Leal officiating. Burial was at the Culpepper Cemetery.

Emmery Glenn Eastman, 89, of Clinton, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018. He was born January 12, 1929 in Richland County, Montana to the late Henry E. and Myrtle Glenn Eastman. Emmery served 20

Sandra Ann Green, 70, of Springdale, Arkansas, formerly of Shirley, went to be with Jesus August 25, 2018. She was born September 22, 1947 in Heber Springs, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Leonard and Laverne Harness. Sandra worked professionally many of her younger years as an executive sec-

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Robert James Hardin, age 57, of Center Ridge, Arkansas passed away, Friday, August 24, 2018. He was born January 13, 1961 in Morrilton, Arkansas, a son of the late T.J. Hardin and Donna Chance Hardin. He worked for Levi Strauss for 21 years and was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Mary Ann “Tiny” Jones Hardin; daughter, Misty Dawn (Grant) Summers of Damascus; mother, Donna Chance Hardin of Center Ridge; sister, Linda Brower of Springfield; two grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. See Obituaries on page 5

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Senior Citizen Menus Clinton Center

Sept. 4 - Taco salad, beans, Mexican corn, frosted grapes. Sept. 5 - Pizza w/ meat, salad, strawberries, angel food cake. Sept. 6 - Red beans and rice, turkey sausage, mixed vegetables, cornbread, pudding. Sept. 10 - Grilled chicken salad, melon, crackers, banana nut bread. Sept. 11 - Blackeyed peas and ham, okra, cornbread, pudding. Sept. 12 - Barbecue chicken breast, summer squash, potato salad, cobbler. Sept. 13 - Fried fish, oven fries, coleslaw, hushpuppies, applesauce. Sept. 17 - Submarine sandwich, macaroni salad, peaches. Sept. 18 - Country fried steak/gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, hot roll, dessert. Sept. 19 - Pinto beans/ham slice, marinated tomatoes and cucumbers, turnip greens, cornbread. Sept. 20 - Chicken and dressing, broccoli, carrots, fruit cocktail cake.

Fairfield Bay Center

Sept. 5 - Chef salad, cantaloupe, crackers, brownie. Sept. 6 - Smothered beef tips, noodles, corn, Brussels sprouts, pineapple. Sept. 7 - Openface roast beef w/gravy over white bread, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert. Sept. 11 - Chicken and dressing, broccoli, carrots, fruit cocktail cake. Sept. 12 - Submarine sandwich, macaroni salad, peaches. Sept. 13 - Chicken strips, Montreal potatoes, green beans, jade salad. Sept. 14 - Baked cod loin, okra and tomatoes, baked potato, creamy strawberry pie. Sept. 18 - Pepperoni pizza, salad, strawberries, angel food cake. Sept. 19 - Taco salad, refried beans, Mexican corn, frosted grapes. Sept. 20 - Chicken pot pie, green beans, apples w/cinnamon. Sept. 21 - Hamburger, seasoned potato wedges, baked beans.

Scotland Center

Sept. 4 - Taco salad, refried beans,

School Menus Clinton Elementary School

Sept. 4 - Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, applesauce. Lunch: Ham & cheese wrap, black-eyed peas, mixed fruit. Sept. 5 - Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, peaches. Lunch: Breaded pork patty, creamed potatoes,

green beans, hot rolls, pears. Sept. 6 - Breakfast_ Breakfast pizza, pears. Lunch: Soft taco, pinto beans, muffin, applesauce. Sept. 7 - Frudel strudel, mixed fruit. Lunch: Crispito, salad, corn, peaches.

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Mexican corn, frosted grapes. Sept. 5 - Pizza w/ meat, salad, strawberries, angel food cake. Sept. 6 - Red beans and rice, turkey sausage, mixed vegetables, cornbread, pudding. Sept. 10 - Submarine sandwich, macaroni salad, peaches. Sept. 11 - Country fried steak/gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, hot roll, dessert. Sept. 12 - Pinto beans/ham slice, marinated tomatoes and cucumbers, turnip greens, cornbread. Sept. 13 - Chicken and dressing, broccoli, carrots, fruit cocktail cake. Sept. 17 - Grilled chicken salad, melon, crackers, banana nut bread. Sept. 18 - Blackeyed peas and ham slice, okra, cornbread, pudding. Sept. 19 - Barbecue chicken breast, summer squash, potato salad, cobbler. Sept. 20 - Fried fish, oen fries, coleslaw, hushpuppies, applesauce.

Shirley Center

Sept. 4 - Open-

Salad bar available daily Sept. 4 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Chili, crackers, PB&J sandwich or pizza, corn, salad, juice/fruit. Sept. 5 - Breakfast: Cereal, French toast sticks, pears. Lunch: Steak fingers or baked ham, creamed potatoes, green peas, wheat rolls, fruit.

See Obituaries on page 5 Funeral services were Tuesday, August 28, at Harris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at Grandview Cemetery.

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face roast beef w/gravy over white bread, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert. Sept. 5 - Smothered pork or beef tips, noodles, corn, Brussels sprouts, pineapple. Sept. 6 - Chef salad, cantaloupe, crackers, brownie. Sept. 10 - Country fried steak/gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, hot roll, dessert. Sept. 11 - Baked cod loin, okra and tomatoes, baked potato, creamy strawberry pie. Sept. 12 - Pinto beans/ham slice, marinated tomatoes and cucumbers, turnip greens, cornbread. Sept. 13 - Submarine sandwich, macaroni salad, peaches. Sept. 17 - Pasta w/meat sauce, Italian vegetable blend, salad, garlic bread, pineapples. Sept. 18 - Pork loin, carrots, steamed cabbage, cornbread, zippy apple salad. Sept. 19 - Meatloaf, mac and cheese, green peas, mixed fruit. Sept. 20 - Tuna salad sandwich, broccoli slaw, baked chips, orange. Damascus Center serves lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Sept. 6 - Breakfast: Biscuit, sausage, pears. Lunch: Buritto w/chili and cheese or enchilada/bread stick, salad, pinto beans, juice/applesauce. Sept. 7 - Breakfast: Cereal, toast, jelly, fruit. Lunch: Hot dog or barbecue pork sandwich, fries, coleslaw, cookie, pears.

passed away, Sunday, August 26, 2018. He was born October 1, 1947 in Morrilton, Arkansas a son of the late Tommie J. McElroy and Lois Stone McElroy. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was an industrial machinery mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Mallett Pratt; daughter, Carrie (Jeff) DeSalvo of Morrilton; brothers, T.J. (Barbara) McElroy of Springdale; David (Jannette) McElroy of Cleveland; Billy (Grace) McElroy of Plumerville; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Marvin McElroy, and sister Barbara Koshe. Memorial services were Friday, August

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Pet of the week Meet Amos, a male Treeing Walker mix. He's about 8 years old, keeps his nose to the ground, always interested in various scents. Amos needs a home without cats because their scent makes him bay! Amos is a loving, tall, lean boy. He's eagerly awaiting your attention and ready to go home with you. Stop by and visit Amos and the other dogs and cats hoping to find forever homes at SNYP Arkansas Animal Shelter, 187 Tester Street in Clinton. Shelter hours Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or Saturday 10 a.m. to noon, or call 501-745-7697 for an appointment. To donate to animal care, see SNYP Arkansas on Facebook.

See Wreck on page 5 times running, the report states. He ran after her and grabbed her arm to detail her. The report states that she pulled away and the officer then handcuffed her. The officer described the suspect’s behavior as “very bel-

ligerent.” He called an ambulance but she refused medical attention, the report states. Gardner has been charged with theft of property, a Class D felony; DWI; refusing to submit to chemical test; reckless driving; leaving the scene of an accident; fleeing; and resisting arrest, all misdemeanors.

31, at Harris Funeral Home Chapel. Private burial will be at a later date.

She is survived by her brother, James (Cheryl) Williams of Clinton, Arkansas. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her two sisters, Betty Jean Williams and Ruby Faye Williams Mitchell. Graveside services were 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 25, at the Springfield Cemetery with Bro. John Chapman officiating.

Nancy Williams

Wanda Briggs

Nancy Lee Williams, age 73, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018. She was born March 1, 1945 in Menifee, Arkansas, a daughter of James H. Williams and Sarah Elizabeth Hooper Williams. She was of the Baptist faith.

Who: All Ladies Welcome! What: This year's study is Genesis - Part 1 and Treasures from the Parables When: Every Tuesday at 9:30-11:30 a.m. beginning September 11th Where: First Baptist Church of Clinton

Wanda Jean Hammons Briggs, age 86 of Goodyear, Arizona, passed from this life on Saturday, August 25, 2018. She was born in Leslie, Arkansas on April 8, 1932 to Joseph Homer Hammons and Lorene Branum Hammons. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September 8th, 2018 at Elberta Cemetery near Leslie, Arkansas.

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JIM TUMLISON FIELD - The latest installment in the Battle of the Little Red was an instant classic, featuring all the drama that for which the series is known. The back and forth affair was not decided until a 49 yard field goal attempt by Heber Springs kicker Julian Cameron fell short and left of the goal posts, giving Clinton a heart-stopping 36-34 victory in front of a standing room only crowd. The win marks the Yellow Jacket’s third consecutive win since the introduction of the Battle of the Little Red Trophy. The Yellow Jackets (1-0) won the coin toss and elected to receive to start the game. Junior quarterback Weston Amos found fellow junior receiver Austin Drake on a flea flicker for a 77 yard touchdown strike on the game’s first play from scrimmage. The extra point attempt by Matt Gonzalez was blocked, giving Clinton a 6-0 advantage early in the game. Heber Springs opened its first possession with a touchdown to an-

swer Clinton. Panther quarterback Adam Martin found Tri Johnson open on a flag route for a 35 yard touchdown reception. Julian Cameron gave Heber Springs their first lead with the extra point to make is 7-6. Both teams struggled to find their offensive rhythm after finding early success. Clinton’s next two drives stalled due to penalties, while Heber Springs failed to convert fourth down on their next two drives. Late in the first half, the Jackets drove down the field. Amos snaked his way on a busted play into the end zone from 12 yards out. The 2 point conversion failed, but the Jackets led 12-7. Heber answered immediately with a steady dose of tailback Blaize Nelson, who finished the drive with a 40 yard touchdown run to give the Panthers the lead at 14-12 with 0:57 left in the first half. The Yellow Jackets, needing a big play, got one in the form of a 44 yard reception by Austin Drake. Drake caught a perfectly thrown pass between two defenders and

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held on while taking a huge hit. Two plays later, Amos found senior tight end Keaton Gresham all alone in the corner of the end zone for a 19 yard touchdown strike. Once again, the 2 point conversion failed, and the Jackets had a 18-14 lead going into the locker room at halftime. Clinton opened the second half with a big play on special teams. Senior Sky Davidson recovered an onside kick to deny Heber Springs their first possession of the third quarter. Seven plays later, Amos scored his second rushing touchdown with an 11 yard keeper to give Clinton a 24-14 lead. Heber Springs, despite running the spread, elected to keep the ball on the ground almost the entire second half, feeding the rock to Nelson, who rumbled his way to 148 second half rushing yards. Facing first and goal from the 1 yard line, Clinton appeared to have caught a break when Adam Martin fumbled the snap into a pile of linemen. However, the referees ruled that Clinton recovered the football and somehow managed to fumble it back to Heber Springs, giving them a first down. On fourth down and goal, Heber finally punched it in to cut the lead to 24-21. John Riley Hinchey’s fumble at the 40 yard line ended the next drive, and allowed Heber to march right back down the field, capping the drive off with Nelson’s third touchdown of the night to give the Panthers a 27-24 lead. Cameron’s extra point was blocked. The final 6:31 of the game will be remembered for many years for the drama that unfolded on the field as both teams fought desperately for the win. The Yellow Jackets, facing their first deficit of the second half, responded with a huge drive fueled by the running and passing of Weston Amos. Amos picked up a combined 23 yards on the first two plays of the drive, and then hit Austin Drake in stride for a 40 yard touchdown pass to give Clinton a 30-27 lead with 3:49 left in the See football on page 7

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Football Fever Clinton Yellow Jackets 2018 Football from page 6 game. Once again, the Yellow Jackets were unable to convert the extra point attempt. Heber Springs once again drove right down the field on the physical running of Nelson and Martin. With 1:27 left, Nelson dove into the end zone from 3 yards out, and Cameron’s extra point gave Heber Springs the lead at 34-30. Amos rallied his teammates on the sideline, pointing to the scoreboard and showing them they had time for one more drive. Starting at the Yellow Jacket 35 yard line, Amos threw a strike to Austin Drake for a 14 yard gain. After an incomplete pass, Austin Drake found Weston Amos on a 31 yard pass back to the quarterback on a perfectly called and executed trick play. Two plays later, Amos threw another perfect strike to Austin Drake, who spun out of a tackle and into the end zone with 0:20 left for the 36-34 lead. With two timeouts, Heber was able to get close to field goal range,

but Julian Cameron’s 49 yard field goal attempt fell short and left of the goal post as time expired to give the hometown Jackets the victory. Amos completed 6 of 12 passes for 240 yards and 4 touchdowns, and added 85 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Austin Drake hauled in 5 passes for 190 yards and three touchdowns while racking up 245 all-purpose yards. Sky Davidson led the defense with 10 tackles, while Jayden Exzabe recorded a sack in the contest. For Heber Springs, Blaize Nelson ran wild with 264 yards and 4 touchdowns on 34 carries, and also caught 5 passes for 42 yards. Quarterback Adam Martin completed 8 of 17 passes for 85 yards and a touchdown. Landon Johnson recorded 10 tackles for the Panthers. Clinton returns to action Friday (Sept 7) at home against 2A opponent Conway Christian. Game time is 7 p.m. and can be heard on KHPQ 92.1 with Jeff Hall and Mike Hawley making the call.

The Marching Band entertains at halftime. (Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

Game Notes: The 1988 Conference Champions were honored before the game and were honorary captains… Prior to the game, Freshman Devon Wooten walked the players out onto the field. Devon is currently battling brain cancer, and had returned home from Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Wooten’s family was presented a check for $10,000 at halftime to help with medical expenses… Captains for the game were seniors Caleb Bowman, Keaton Gresham, Kelly Collins, and Sky Davidson… Senior starting linebacker Caleb Bowman did not play due to injury suffered in Pottsville game… Weston Amos set a career high with 4 touchdown passes in the game… Austin Drake set career highs in receptions (5), receiving yards (190), receiving touchdowns (3), and all purpose yards (254)... Clinton now leads the series with Heber Springs 39-38-5

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Standings and Scores Team

Record

Clinton

1-0

Harding Academy

1-0

Melbourne

1-1

Yellville-Summit

1-0

Marshall

0-1

Cedar Ridge

0-1

Mountain View

0-2

Friday games Cheering the Jackets to a 36-34 win. (Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

Clinton 36, Heber Springs 34 Melbourne 40, Midland 14 Harding Academy 49, Highland 31 Salem 30, Mountain View 6 Hector 42, Marshall 0 Jessieville 44, Cedar Ridge 0 Yellville-Summit 14, Green Forest 7

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The Yellow Jackets retain the Battle of the Little Red trophy with a 36-34 victory of Heber Springs. (Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

Game Stats

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SCORE BY QUARTERS

TOTAL

(V) Heber Springs

(H) Clinton

Scoring Summary:

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