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Bee Branch man charged in rape Stanley Warner III of Bee Branch has been charged with rape, according to court documents. The incident occurred on or about July 10, 2019, and involved a person under the age of 14, the felony information states. The affidavit for arrest was under seal and no other details were available. Warner, 53, has been charged as a habitual offender, having been previously convicted of four felonies, the document states.
Traffic stop yield arrest
A woman was arrested after a traffic stop Sept. 5 on Highway 65 South. Van Buren County Deputy Breezie Merriott stopped a silver Chevrolet Equinox with a dealers tag after she said it was swerving across the center line and the fog line. The driver of the car gave her name as Sharita Maxwell, though the registration came back to Amanda Hopkins, according to an affidavit for arrest. After bringing out
than $5,000, a Class D felony. Arraignment is set for Oct. 15 in Circuit Court.
Woman, 42, faces charges Warner
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a drug-sniffing dog, a subsequent search of the car by Merriott and Deputy Sonny Clifford turned up glass smoking devices, one which contained residue, a used syringe, five pills later identified as a schedule IV narcotic called Tramadol, and a small bag with a white crystalline substance, according to the affidavit. The driver acknowledged she was Amanda Hopkins when she was fingerprinted, the document states. Hopkins, 41, of Greenbrier has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class C felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony; misdemeanor possession; and speeding. Arraignment is set for Sept. 30 in Van Buren County Circuit Court.
Man, 75, charged in theft of Cadillac
Wilson Leroy Rogers has been charged in the theft of a Cadillac from Justin’s Collision, according to an affidavit for arrest. The car was reported missing from the business the morning of Sept. 4. An employee there said Rogers had asked to buy the car the day before and was told no, according to the report. Shortly after the report was made, Clinton Police Chief John Willoughby found the car at Highway 110 and Blair Road. Rogers was squatting beside the car, the affidavit states, and told Willoughby he had permission to test drive the car. Rogers, 75, of Shirley has been charged with theft of property over $1,000 but less
A passenger in a car that was stopped for crossing the center line was arrested on Aug. 30, according to an affidavit. The driver gave Deputy Derek Sanford permission to search the car after the stop and two glass pipes were found in the passenger’s purse, according to the report. The woman told Sanford her name was Opal Brown, but identification in the purse identified her as Lisa Sliffe. She later said she gave a false name because there were warrants out for her arrest, the document states. Sliffe, 42, of Damascus has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony, and obstructing governmental operations, a misdemeanor.
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A 19-year-old Calhoun, Arkansas, woman was arrested after
a traffic stop Sept. 2. Van Buren County Deputy Tim Adams made the stop after observing the car traveling about 71 mph in a 45 mph zone near KFC on Highway 65 in Clinton. The car pulled over in the Subway parking lot with a rear flat tire. After a “positive alert” by the K-9 partner of Deputy Sonny Clifford, deputies discovered a bag containing about 0.5 grams of a leafy green substance, a couple of glass smoking devices, a bottle of liquid intoxicant and 18 pills later identified as methylphenidate hydrochloride, a Schedule II narcotic, according to the arrest affidavit. Chloe Powell, a passenger in the car, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, not meth or cocaine, a Class D felony; misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia; and misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance. Arraignment is set for Sept. 30 in Circuit Court. She was released on $2,500 bond.
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A somber day in U.S. Wednesday is the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. On Sept. 11, 2001, 19 men hijacked four fuel-loaded U.S. commercial airplanes bound for west coast destinations. A total of 2,977 people were killed in New York City, Washington, DC and outside of Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The attack was orchestrated by al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. The victims ranged in age from 2 to 85 years old. We shall never forget.
Accident shuts down highway
Battle of the Little Red - The Yellow Jackets and Panthers take the field Friday night in Heber (Photo by Robert R. Gaut) Springs. Clinton won the game, 28-27. Complete coverage, Pages 6-7.
A single-vehicle accident Friday afternoon in Bee Branch broke a natural gas line and closed part of Highway 65 in both directions, The accident occurred around 1 p.m. Sept. 6 near Bee Branch Baptist Church. The highway was closed for more than an hour and traffic was rerouted between Highway 285 and Highway 92 until the gas lines were repaired. No further de-
tails were available by press time.
Fair time begins Sept. 16
The Van Buren County Fair opens Sept. 16 and runs through Sept. 21 at the fairgrounds on Highway 16 East in Clinton. Get ready for exhibits, rides, pageants, food and more as the fair celebrates Carousels, Kids and County Fun.
Veteran journalist shares stories In this issue, The Voice is pleased to present the first in a series of stories from “Beckoning Roads,” the memoirs of Bill Ward. Bill Ward began his career as the first staff photographer for the Log Cabin Democrat, a daily newspaper in Conway, Arkansas, while attending the University of Central Arkansas where he majored in journalism. He has invested his professional career record-
ing life in rural America, photographically and with writing, most notably activities in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Ward’s images and stories evoke not only the captured moment in time, but a feeling that one can just walk into the scene and experience it all over again. He and his wife, art director and sculptor Emelene Russell, now make their home in Castle Rock, Colorado, and own prop-
erty and visit often in rural Van Buren County, Arkansas. His two books, designed by Emelene, are ‘Beyond the River — Stories of Life Near the Arkansas” and “Conway As it was…As it is,” both available online at www.billwardphotography.com. He is presently continuing work on “Beckoning Roads.” Waiting on the Wind begins on Page 3.
96th birthday
Helen Brown of Shirley celebrated her 96th birthday on Friday. She was born September 6, 1923. She is the mother of Jerel Brown, Byron Brown and Kevyn Allen.
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Meetings All meetings are open to the public. Van Buren County Quorum Court, 6 p.m., third Thursday of the month at the Courthouse Annex, Highway 65, Clinton. Clinton City Council, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East. Damascus City Council, 6 p.m., second Tuesday of the month at City Hall on Highway 65. Fairfield Bay City Council, 7 p.m., second Monday of each month at 130 Village Place, Suite 2F in the conference room. Shirley City Council, 7 p.m., second Monday of the month at the Shirley Community Center. Clinton Advertising and Promotion Commission, 6 p.m., third Tuesday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport on Highway 16 East. Shirley School Board, 6:30 p.m., fourth Monday of the month at the PD Room, Administration Building. South Side-Bee Branch School Board, 5:30 p.m., third Monday of each month in the Linda Pennington Conference Room. Clinton School Board, 5:30 p.m., third Monday of each month at the Administrative offices building. Van Buren County Library board of directors meetings are held at 4 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the library meeting room.
Your right to know From the Arkansas Freedom of Information Handbook Q. Does the FOIA’s open meeting requirement apply to an advisory body that does not include members of the larger governing body to which it reports? A. This is not entirely clear under the FOIA or current case law. Until clarified, the requirement can be construed to apply only to “governing bodies,” i.e., those with final decision-making authority or whose recommendations are routinely rubber-stamped (so-called “de facto” governing bodies). Opinion No. 2014-124.
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For the record/August Marriages
Project complete - Members of the Highway 110 Extension Homemakers Club have completed the 100 goodie bags that are being donated for the upcoming Leg It For The Library Fun Run/Walk on Sept. 14. Presenting the bags to David Jeffries of Friends of the Library (third from left) are (left to right) Thelma Murray, Deborah Meyer, Norma Whaley, Mary Thompson, Louise Emerson and Kay Bensuk.
Rosetta and David Sanders will celebrate 59 years of marriage on Sept. 17, 2019. Rosetta was recently asked, “What is the secret for a long marriage?” She quickly responded: “Be quick to forgive and quick to repent.”
Charles Brown, 76, Fairfield Bay and Jennetta Martin, 70, Fairfield Bay Luke Lucas, 18, Shirley and Maggie Hutto, 18, Shirley Jimmy Gullett, 57, Hattieville and Janice Kimbrell, 56, Clinton Shane Pipkin, 30, Clinton and Alli Knight, 28, Clinton Vance Severns, 52, Shirley and Hazel Treece, 42, Shirley Jason Campbell, 42, Clinton and Jacqueline French, 30, Clinton Carlton Roberson, 54, Clinton and Sandra Fowler, 55, Damascus Jan Hauer, 25, Fairfield Bay and Kristina Koy, 23, Fairfield Bay Earl Bonds, 46, Clinton and Tonia Koebernik, 44, Clinton
ence at Searcy, August 31. She received 3rd Honorable Mention for a cinquain poem in the Take Five Award. She
The Van Buren County Retired Teachers and School Employees Association will meet at the Van Buren County Historical Society Museum at 11:30 a.m. on September 17, 2019. Lunch can be purchased. The Van Buren County Historical Soreceived 2nd Place for ciety Museum has acher Picture Book entry quired a new Annex in the Roberts/Family/ building, and the members of the association Ark Award. will tour both buildings after lunch and a brief
Calendar Alread Fall Poker Run is set for Sept. 14. Registration is from 8-9:30 a.m. at the old Alread School cafeteria. The trail is around 40 miles with lots of creek crossings and beautiful country to enjoy. Return back to the school by 3:30 for pulled pork dinner. Winners and door prize drawing will be announced at 4:30 p.m. Sixth annual Leg it for the Library, Sept. 14, 9 a.m. This 2-mile fun run/walk for all ages will be held at the Choctaw State Park. For more information on this event or to sign up contact the Van Buren County Library at 501-7452100.
Bankers Disc Golf Tournament, 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at Archey Fork Park. Local Banks will compete for the Battle for the Bucks trophy at this annual event. For more information contact Tony at 501-2052117. Sept. 19, 20 and 21, F.L. Davis Cash Lumber is celebrating its move to Ace Hardware with a Grand Opening Celebration. Special events and a drawing for a great prize every day. Ribbon cutting is set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept 19. Live radio remote and free hot dogs from 11 to 1 on Sept. 20. Free coffee and doughnuts from 8-11 a.m. Sept. 21.
Sept. 28 Park Fest at Archey Fork Park. This monthly festival encourages a variety of events and activities to schedule together. Activities will include fresh produce, swap meet, outdoor workshop, local arts and crafts, live music, non-profit fundraisers, community outreaches, and sports activities. This event will be held every last Saturday of the month. Contact Phillip at City Hall for more information. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 28 is the Regional Health and Wellness Fair at the Fairfield Bay Conference Center in Fairfield Bay. The event is open to the public. 6 p.m. Oct. 2, the Abraham Van Buren Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will meet at
Office position available with Older Worker program.
Divorces
Autumn Pruitt vs Jason Pruitt Angel Ramer vs Michael Ramer Rachel Fortwendel vs John Fortwendel Carlton Roberson vs Maria Roberson Cherlyn Burgess vs Larry Watts Crystal Bigelow-Wells vs Richard Wells Julie Stroup vs Jimmie Kirkendoll Jennifer Adams vs James Adams
Retired teachers to meet at museum
Local writer wins awards Freeda Nichols received two awards in White County Creative Writers contest, it was announced at the 24th Annual Writers’ Confer-
William Norris, 66, Shirley and Jennifer Adams, 40, Shirley Brian Huggins, 49, Clinton and Wendy Minett-Cope, 49, Clinton Seth Craig, 36, Jerusalem and Misty Ijams, 35, Jerusalem
the Western Sizzlin' Steak House in Clinton. Members and guests are encouraged to come 30-45 minutes early to socialize. Members may bring their spouse and new member prospects are invited. If you have an ancestor who served in the military, or in a civilian capacity which demonstrated their support of the Revolution, and you are interested in membership, come visit. It’s almost time for Pig Eye Daze, Oct. 12 beginning at 10 a.m. at the old Scotland School. There will be games, venders, food, and live music featuring Austin Pruitt, Rebecca Jed, The Kordsmeier, and many more. All proceeds going to the Old Scotland School Gymnasium.
business meeting. If you as retirees have not joined ARTA or the Van Buren County Association, you are encouraged to come to the meeting and join. The association has a great retirement plan, and members are needed to protect this plan. Don’t miss visiting the Van Buren County Historical Society Museum, which is one of the best “treasures” in Clinton.
Essay contest The National
Sojourners, a Masonic organization, is holding an essay contest for students. Top prize is $2,000; second place wins $1,000 and third place nets $500; all three also receive a plaque. This year’s topic is: Describe a person you know, or know of, who personifies one of the Points of Light and has made a difference in your community through their service and sacrifice. Visit nationalsojourners.org for more information. Local entries should be sent to: Arkansas Post #551 Randy George 4405 Atchison Ave Springdale, AR 72762 Phone is 479-601-5539 OR Robert Gaut Arkansas Post #551 14921 Hwy 16 West Clinton, AR 72031-7577 Phone is 501-745-2977
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Just a single drop of venom Barely noticed What’s the harm? A routine part of every day No real malice Cured with charm Just a single drop of venom From the past Let it go It never seemed to hurt before What’s the difference? Why the show? Just a single drop of venom Just like yours We’re the same It’s a part of our culture Like a habit It’s a game
a kid in the fifties learns about life in a tiny town in the Arkansas Ozarks
Just a single drop of venom Neatly placed Did the trick It brought out all the others Fed their hunger Made them sick
Waiting on the Wind
Just a single drop of venom Clearly noticed Burns like fire Why can’t you see it’s evil? You heartless coward! You filthy liar! Just a single drop of venom? No such thing Can’t you see? Every serpent has two fangs One for you One for me Tom Hogan
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BANNER MOUNTAIN GIRL
again, more rain is desperately needed across the state.” End of quote from my journal. Finally, that drought ended, and many of you, I’m sure, remember it well. From my files, I’ve chosen the following poem to share. This poem is written in blank
by Freeda Baker Nichols
verse, an unrhymed form in iambic pentameter. It’s referred to as heroic blank verse. This was written several years ago and its subject takes me back to my teenage years on Banner Mountain. The setting refers to Privitt’s Store at Shirley.
My First Date Each Saturday the Trent boys drove their Dad’s old, gray Ford logging truck to town to buy their merchandise from Mr. Privitt’s Store. I worked there Saturdays from eight to four. My eyes caught Cade the older of the two, and I was plumb near dumbstruck, lovesick blind. The way his warm, brown eyes returned my gaze— it caused my heart to pound so hard I felt that everyone would guess at why my face had turned flame red. Cade handed me the pay and turned to Luke, his brother, smiling wide enough to pin his ears like flat pancakes against his coal black hair. “Here, Luke, go on, load up,” Cade said, and handed him a sack of Idaho Irish, white potatoes. “No, you load up,” Luke said to Cade and smiled at me. I reached to brush a strand of hair back from my eyes then glanced once more at Cade. Luke stood nearby and watched me counting change and grinned that wide-tooth grin the entire time. I checked my petticoat; it did not show. My face still hot, I took the dipper gourd and dipped myself a drink from wooden pail. Luke stepped up close. I trembled as he held the bucket while I plunged the dipper down into cool water once more, offered him refreshing sip this time. “Thank you,” he said, in tones as rich as mountain muscadines. Cade faded somehow into burlap bags. “Like to go see the picture show?” Luke asked, the minute he and I were left alone. “Well, yes,” I said, so eagerly I feared he would recoil at any second now. He grinned again and I saw that his eyes were darker than his brother’s, and that he was inches taller than his brother, Cade. While movie actors talked, Luke held my hand and driving home, I sat right next to him. My ride in that old, gray Ford logging truck was fine as in a velvet-cushioned coach.
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Just a single drop of venom A little sting A little pain I could have done without it What’d you think? What’d you gain?
My Journal Entry in the year of a drought in Arkansas. “Tuesday, September 9, 1980 — The rain came, and fell welcome to the dry dust of the earth. Rain fell on the dry leaves. A coolness followed the rain as the front moved in. Next day, September 10, 1980––The breeze touches the hickory leaves gently. Buzzing insects twitter across the dry, dusty lawn. Although the rain from last evening helped the grass to turn green
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I have heard of March winds all my life, as if the wind didn’t blow any other time of the year in Arkansas. An idea emerged as a group of us boys sat around at Earl Glover's house one Saturday when one of them said they heard you could make a kite from hollow weeds. I think it was Jimmy Megee, who in our little town of Damascus, which was stretching to reach a couple hundred in population, always talked like he had been to a big city. And he wore glasses. The conversation went from what's a hollow weed to walking out into the field close by and actually finding tall weeds, some a half-inch in diameter, that when broken open we discovered were indeed hollow, indicating they were lightweight. Chatter enlarged as we each carefully harvested the longest, straightest, best weeds in the field, stripping them clean of clinging leaves and keeping only the ones like an arrow. Someone else said, maybe Quentin Alumbaugh, that when he saw a picture of a kite flying it looked like neckties were tied together for the tail. My imagination soared, as my dad was a preacher and he had tons of ties. Perfect. So what else makes a kite? “Well,” Jimmy said with confidence, “you gotta have newspapers, string, and flour paste!” We nodded, acting like we knew what he was talking about. We agreed to meet back here as soon as we gathered all our ingredients from home. The March winds were blowing, albeit gently, on this sunny afternoon in 1952. I scurried a half mile down the road to our house, bursting into the front door and declaring to Mom I needed some of Dad's ties to use in making a kite. Busily cleaning and preparing the dining table for tomorrow’s Sunday dinner, her eyebrows arched as she paused and declared firmly, “I don't know what you plan to do with ties, but they are not for anything but wearing to church. I’ll give you a few scraps left over from a dress
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Bill Ward and friends in Damascus in the 1950s. I made this week for your sister, but that’s it.” Then she laughed at my downcast look, as I could picture them all strung together balancing my newspaper-weed kite soaring into the blue sky. Asking if I could borrow a nickel to get a ball of string, she nodded, and not having change gave me a dime. I gathered my cloth strips and headed back to the Glover porch where my friends were already assembling their works of art vowing to build a kite just like Ben Franklin did when he tied a key to his and discovered lightning. Or was it electricity? We each chose our straightest two weeds, one being longer so the kite would have an up and a down, Jimmy instructed. “It must be diamond shaped to make it climb, and the bottom is where the tail goes,” he added. I don't know when he got to be the guru, maybe because it was his idea in the first place and he was now just talking. I got my two weeds tied together with twine to resemble a cross. Then, laying out the newspaper pages we discovered that we must paste two sheets together to make it large enough to envelop the diamonds we had constructed. Earl’s mom had furnished last Sunday’s Arkansas Gazette and a small bowl of water mixed with flour for adhesive. Pasting the sheets together we then began to choose our pages. I decided I wanted the funny papers. Laughter reigned as we carefully pasted together newspapers, all the while fretting because the paste wouldn't dry fast enough, maybe because of the absence
of a noticeable breeze. Then, folding the paper over the carefully strung string around the kite outside of the hollow weeds, folding and pasting the paper to the inside to provide strength, a porch full of kites began taking shape. Already we were sweating how to come up with enough kite string when someone mentioned that Jimmy Lewis's store might have it. The guy who came up with the idea had his roll of string. Another said he would run to Lewis's store for the rest of us, and trotted off after collecting our money. I got busy and knotted my mom's scraps together in a single strand, loaning a few to Earl, but not knowing how long to make it. Mine was maybe ten feet. Quentin arrived back with string and we were ready to launch our creations. While it was March, the wind today was coming only in flurries, then would reduce to nothing. We would have a tough time getting our weed contraptions into the sky. Laughter broke out when they saw my kite tail, someone remarking, “Bill’s sure will be straight if he ever gets all of it off the ground!” As we traipsed out to the field, the wind now weak at best, Jimmy said he thought he could go to the other side, run back across the field to get his kite flying, “then the wind will pick it up and it’ll be gone,” he shouted over his shoulder as he took off. Quentin and I stood in solidarity with Earl as we watched Jimmy in the distance preparing for his experiment. Earl was the only kid I ever knew who had had poSee Roads on page 8
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Obituaries
cliff, Bryan Jones, Noah Herrera, Danny Anderson, Jerry McCoy, Richard McCoy. funeral home. Interment was Honorary pallbearers; Wyatt at Pee Dee Cemetery in Clin- McCoy, Jason Barnett, Bill Moen, David Moen. ton, Arkansas. Visitation was Saturday, September 7, 2019, with services following at 11 a.m. at the Clinton First Assembly of God Church with Brother Ricky Tyler officiating. Burial was at Crowell Mountain Cemetery in Clinton.
Marvell Holley
Marvell (Cox) Holley, 83, of Clinton, Arkansas was born on October 18, 1935 in Elba - Halfmoon, Arkansas to the late Marion and Martha (Barnett) Cox. She passed from this life on September 5, 2019 in Conway, Arkansas. She was dearly loved by all who knew her and was a member of the Walnut Grove Community Church. Marvell is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Holley; one daughter, Loretta Jenkins; one grandson, Brian Jenkins; and one granddaughter, Le Anna Dowell. Left to cherish her memory are one son, Samuel Gates (Robin) of Clinton; three daughters, Kathy Roberson, Ann Johnson, Virginia Appleton, all of Clinton; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Still (Carlos) of Hot Springs, Delories Haney of Clinton; two brothers, L.D. Cox (Trudy) of Clinton, Vernon Cox (Norma) of Clinton; other relatives and many friends. Visitation Monday, September 9, 2019 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral services were 2 p.m. at the
Tracy McCoy
Tracy Marie Moen McCoy, 47, of Morrilton, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019. She was born January 7, 1972 in Fullerton, California to Robert Allen Moen and Kathy Margie Berry. Tracy was a homemaker and attended the First Assembly of God Church in Clinton. She loved riding horses, motorcycles, crafting; but most of all, she loved her family. Left to cherish her memory is her mother, Kathy Silva; husband, Farrell Joe McCoy; children, Cheyenne Storm McCoy Barnett and husband Jason of Clinton, Wyatt Allen McCoy of Morrilton, Liberty Marie McCoy of Chino Hills, California; siblings, Kathy Arleene Anderson, William Scott Moen, David William Moen, Angela Ibraham, Anthony Silva; two grandchildren; step father, George Silva; several nieces, nephews, friends and other family members. Tracy is preceded in death by her father; grandmother, Kathie Mae Cortright. Pallbearers: Dewey Rat-
Lori Lindsey
Lori Ann Johnson Lindsey, 39, of Washington, D.C. went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on April 29, 1980 to Loy and Susan Dewey of Clinton, Arkansas. Lori was a 2001 graduate of Arkansas Tech University. She taught ESL at Morrilton High School while pursuing her master’s degree. In 2004 she graduated as a Special Agent from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Academy in Quantico, Virginia. After serving as a DEA Agent for several years in Atlanta, Georgia, she returned home to Arkansas to spend time with her family and friends. While here, she worked for the TriState CAMP program as a tutor/mentor for students at-
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tending college at UACCM. In 2014 she relocated once again to Washington, D.C. and joined a non-profit organization. She enjoyed cooking and quiet evenings with her husband and their four-legged baby, Jax. Lori was a loving and compassionate person. Lori loved her family, Christmas, her country, music and traveling; but the ocean had a special place in her heart. She would comment to her mother, “Mom the ocean is calling.” Lori was a woman of faith and a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Clinton. Lori is survived by her loving husband, Greg Lindsey; her mother, Susan (Jerry) Kissinger; grandmother Patti Coney (Don), all of Conway; grandmother Ina Kissinger; brother Lane (Nikki) Housley, all of Greenbrier, Arkansas; and a host of other relatives and friends. Lori was preceded in death by her father Loy G. Dewey, grandparents G.C. and Shirley Dewey and Grady Keith. A Celebration of Life Service was held at 2 p.m. September 7 at Friendship Baptist Church in Clinton. Interment was at Crest Lawn Memorial Park.
Providence Moss
Providence Lynn Moss went to be with Jesus on August 30, 2019. She is the infant daughter of James and Kayla Moss III. Providence is preceded in death by her grandfather, James Moss Jr., and her great-grandfather, Robert Bigelow. She is also survived by siblings Kalista Moss, Kaleigh Moss, Aiden Moss, James Jacquez, Cameron Howell,
Gunner Howell, and Gabriel Howell; grandparents, Kyle and Paula Holley, Danny and Bonnie Crandell, and Thomas Bigelow; great-grandparents, Brian and Dottie Bell, Dennis and Kathy Brawner and John Johnson; and many other relatives. A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton.
Ailene Hill
Ailene Jones Hill, age 92, of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019. She was born October 31, 1926, in Rabbit Ridge, Arkansas, a daughter of E.H. Jones and Pearl Reeves Jones. She was the widow of Ural Dean Hill, a member of Harding Street Church of Christ, and retired from South Conway County Schools where she worked in the cafeteria. Survivors include her son, Jimmy (Marie) Hill of Morrilton; sister, Jearl Dean Hill of Morrilton; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Glenn and Rex Jones. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2019, at Harding Street Church of Christ. Burial was at Elmwood Cemetery.
A step back in time Robbery turned deadly in 1897 Mills-Hardin case
By Warren Johnson well as Hugh's brother
Opie Rogers was an attorney in Clinton for 55 years. A few years before his death in 1968, Rogers typed some of his personal memories, and memories that had been shared with him. I visited with his daughter, Danece Bowling in the spring of 2019. She read some highlights of the Mills-Hardin case as her dad had recorded from many first-hand accounts. On December 15, 1897, several members of Hugh Patterson's family had joined him and his wife at their home on a high hill near Shake Rag for supper. Those in attendance were Hugh's son, Jim and his wife Rebecca Patterson and their five children as
William James Patterson. While the family was eating, Rebecca excused herself into the front room to rock her youngest child Ruth who was sick with a cold. When two masked men burst through the front door, Rebecca began to scream, "My God, my God, what do you want?" The two masked men were Will Hardin and Lee Mills, both of Scotland. The Patterson men engaged Hardin and Mills and while Lee Mills and Jim Patterson were struggling over a gun, Hardin cut Jim Patterson's throat and shot him in the neck and arm. Hardin then cut Rebecca's throat while she was holding her baby. Rebecca made
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More than 2,000 turned out to see the hanging of Lee Mills in 1898. her way to the corner of the room and fell onto the floor. In the meantime, Hardin cut Hugh Patterson's throat from ear to ear and then shot him. Hardin reached down and lifted Patterson screaming, "Where is your money, old man. Where is it?" Rebecca was very weak from blood loss but pulled her baby under herself, hoping Hardin and Mills would believe they were dead. After tearing the house apart looking for the money, the duo decided the money must hidden somewhere outside the house.
The men believed everyone in the house was dead, but then they heard the baby cry. Hardin wanted to kill the baby, but Mills refused to let Hardin do so and they left the house. When everything was said and done, the only Patterson to die in the tragedy was the patriarch, Hugh Patterson. This was the night the timer started counting down for the lives of Hardin and Mills. According to Mills, he and Hardin had talked about robbing Patterson on several occasions in the six months
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leading up to the murder. Hardin and Mills had been friends since they were boys. On December 15, 1897, a light snow had been falling. Hardin told Mills this was their chance as the snow would cover their tracks. Little did either man know, the snow would quit falling and Sheriff Bill Maddox and Deputies J.W. Hatchett and Sam Lay would follow Mills’ tracks to Scotland the next day. On September 16, 1898, known as Black Friday, over 2,000 people were on the grounds to hear Mills final state-
ment and to see the execution carried out. Mills spoke to the crowd for quite some time. Here is a very small piece of what Mills had to say. "Friends, I am so glad to see so many of you here today, because I want this to be a warning to you all. I want to say a word especially to the boys. Think of what I have gone through and you will never go wrong. Just think about being cut down in your prime, when life is so sweet. See Robbery on page 5
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are abut a foot tall and so pretty, I sure hope they have time to produce a few tomatoes. That’s it for now, have a good week and God bless.
ma Murray traveled to Plumerville on Tuesday to attend the funeral of Raymond Lute, who is a distant cousin of Jimmy, and a descendant of the Lutes that settled Lute Mountain.
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Travis Snowden of New Orleans visited his dad, Mike Snowden of Shirley, and other friends and relatives Tuesday through Thursday last week. It was a surprise, no one knew he was coming . Norma Whaley went to West Helena to visit her mom for her birthday. She went to her great niece's birthday party in Lexa, then had dinner at The Soul Food Resturant in West Helena on Sunday after church. Ethel Lowrance had her daughter Pam Rhoda of Asheville, North Carolina, visit her for around six weeks ,this summer, and her daughter Lisa Gardener of Tallahassee, Florida, also visited for about 10 days. Several people in the community attended the National Chuck Wagon Races at the Bar Eoff Ranch at Clinton. It is time to start planting fall gardens. Helen Brown of Shirley celebrated her 96th birthday last Friday. Happy Birthday to Helen! Jimmy and Thel-
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Margie Pounds’ visitors for the weekend were her daughter, Jacque and Earnie Hennington, and their son, Cole, all of Hamburg. We went to Tilly on Sunday for the annual Ward reunion at the home of Bonnie Drewry. There was a good crowd of around 50 people who attended. JR’s daughters, Rita and husband, Joe Blair of St. Joe, and Peggy and husband, Mark Wiatt of Harrison, two of Rita’s sons, Keith and Wade Blair, both from Missouri, and five of Wade and Lora’s seven children got to be there. It was good to see all of them. Marva Ward went to her heart doctor for a check-up on Tuesday. She and RG had lunch in Conway. She will be having a stress test in the next week or two.
Marva went with her sister, Sue Stamper, to Little for a checkup. They had lunch in Mayflower at Stroud’s diner. Marva says they have good food there. DeLane Story has been busy this week. She says the only thing she knows for sure is that it’s hot! I agree with her wholeheartedly, the humidity has been terrible. My nephew helped me put up a fence in the garden for my beans to run on and I have got my garden tilled real good. My beans are starting to bloom and the squash are putting on some blooms that haven’t opened yet. The peas are pretty, but not blooming. We’ve had mustard and turnips green this week. I like the mustard and JR like the turnip greens. We both eat them, we just have preferences. We have pretty much been eating out of the tubs and garden this week. I could just live on vegetables. I’ve got some volunteer watermelons that will be ready to eat before long. We already had a cantaloupe that came up volunteer. A couple of years ago I planted some melons and the voles ate every one of them. We didn’t get even one. These volunteers are pretty as can be and nothing has bothered them. I found a couple of tomato plants over by the watermelons, they
Robbery prepared to meet his awaiting his trial. The from page 4 God as I feel I am. trial date kept being postponed and folks “Now let this be a “I will bid you fare- believed Hardin was warning to you, the best well, and hope you will going to be given a "get friend you have will be- meet me in Heaven out of jail free card" tray you when you get where God is waiting to because he was, or into dirt. So don't get receive me. Farewell.” had been a Van Buren into any dirt. After an 8-foot drop County deputy sheriff. and swinging from the At last underway, “Will Hardin be- gallows for 14 min- Hardin's trial lasted for trayed me and I will utes, Lee Mills was pro- almost six months. meet my fate like a nounced dead. On May 9, 1899, man. The only harm I Meanwhile, Hardin Hardin was found guilty wish him is that he is sat in the jail at Clinton of murder in the first
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The EHC holds its monthly meeting, Thursday, 1:30 p.m., in their building west of Alread. The full moon is official Friday at 11:33 p.m. It’s called the Harvest Moon since it’s the closest full moon to the autumnal equinox on the 23rd. Also called “Corn Moon” and “Barley Moon”. RallyX auto racing returns to Crabtree Saturday. Food and drink available. Host Jonathan Jackson says this is the safest form of auto racing as each driver only races against the clock. He went on to say it’s not costly and a whole lot of fun. Register online at arssca.org. The Alread Benefit Poker Run, Saturday, starts signup at 8 a.m. in the FUN Park, 20308 Highway 16. $25 per driver and $5 per rider includes a free meal. Also Saturday in Alread, it’s Recycling Day, 8 to 10 a.m. at the cafeteria. And a benefit breakfast is being held by ACCDA. $6 per person and $3 for 9 year olds and younger. The Annual ACRDC Benefit Concert is scheduled for Saturday, September 28. Visited with Gary and Helen Erby a bit last week. Gary was excited about a bear track he’d seen recently. Some say you can gauge the weight of a bear by the width
degree and sentenced to be hanged on May 19, 1899. Allegedly, some of the major players in Van Buren County convinced Arkansas Gov. Daniel Webster to commute Hardin's sentence to 21 years in a state penitentiary instead of death by hanging. Later in the month of May, a group of masked and armed vig-
Page 5 of the paw print. The width of the paw Gary was talking about was near 5 inches wide, which would suggest the bear’s weight could be almost 500 pounds. First opportunity to get this big one is September 28th, when archery season opens for bear. Check The Regs for details. Ate my first fried tomato hornworms Friday past, prepared as my friend Lalla suggested. Seasoning makes the difference but it was pure enjoyment knowing I was eating the critters that had done so much damage in my garden. They look perfect atop fried green tomatoes. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west 16 community, call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
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Are you ready for the next event in the Bay? September 14 is the Bayfest in the Park, Woodland Mead Park. It starts at 10 a.m. and lasts until 6 p.m. It’s going to be fun like always and this year it added more - Petfest, kidsfest and musicfes. And then September 28 the Fairfield Bay Firefighters will be having their annual fundraiser doing a Poker Run. Contact the department at 501-8846006 for more details. October 5 the Conference Center is holding the Oktoberfest in the Bay. From 9 to 9, craft and food vendors, art walk, music and entertainment. Also, the marina is having another get-together on the 5th
ilantes walked into the front door of the Van Buren County Jail. The men overcame the jailer and deputy, leaving them tied up but unharmed. The door was opened to the jail cell housing Will Hardin. Hardin was executed by a gunshot to the face. The masked men walked out through the
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hopefully the lake water will still be warm. October 11-12, the Lake Area Fun Flyer Squadron’s is having their 14th annual event with barbecue, vendor booths and free admission. Location at the intersection of The New Road and Orchard Road. The Fairfield Bay Fall Festival is getting ready for the 3rd annual fest. and haunt campground on October 26th. And the Haunted Campground will be needing 20 or more volunteers to run it on the 26th. If you would like to volunteer, contact Penny at 501206-6725.
James and Joyce Burns Scotland
Today was our 62nd wedding anniversary and I want to thank all that called to wish us many more. It was great going back over the years and remembering the good times and the memories. Flyers are out to remind everyone about Pig Eye Daze.The date is October 12 at the Scotland School Grounds. Lots to do for kids of all ages, young and old. Games, vendors, contests, food and music. Plan on a good day of family fun. Oh, I think I forgot to mention - free admission. This week was first Saturday breakfast. We had to rough it again without a water heater, using paper plates and such. We hope to have the tank installed by the next breakfast. Next week I can tell you about Donald Ramsey's bonfire and music that he had Saturday on Scotland Formosa Road. If you have Scotland News, call 5923935 and we will pass it along.
back door of the jail and their identities were never revealed. This account is from first-hand stories shared with Ruth Patterson-Latimer - the baby who was crying when Hardin and Mills were exiting the house after the murder of Hugh Patterson. Lee Mills allegedly saved her life that day.
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FOOTBALL FEVER CLINTON YELLOW JACKETS 2019
John Riley Hinchey, No. 16, picks up some of his 112 yards.
Jackets bring trophy home Hooten’s called it right on the nose - Clinton by 1 over Heber Springs in Friday night’s Battle of the Little Red. With the 1-point victory, the Yellow Jackets moved ahead in the rivalry that began in 1939, 40-38 with 2 ties. But it wasn’t an easy win at a packed Panther Stadium with a game time temperature of about 95 degrees. Several players suffered cramps and a couple had to be carried off the field. Clinton Coach Chris Dufrene went to his bag of tricks early, opening the game with an onside kick, which was recovered by sophomore Nick Epley for the Jackets. A high snap over the head of senior quarterback Weston Amos backed the Jackets up and brought about a punt. Twelve plays and 72 yards later, the Panthers scored from the 3 yard line, adding an extra point and taking the early lead 7-0. See Football on page 7 The Junior Jacket cheerleaders perform Thursday.
The Junior Yellow Jackets defeated Heber Springs on Thursday, 30-0.
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FOOTBALL FEVER CLINTON NEXT UP: YELLOW JACKETS 2019 Clinton travels to Conway to take on Conway Christian in a non-conference game, 7 p.m. Sept. 13.
Football from page 6 After an intentional grounding call against Amos, and an incomplete pass, it was fourth and 19. A bad snap for the punt attempt went over Amos’ head and as he picked up the ball out of bounds, he was hit by a Panther. A 15-yard personal foul call gave the Jackets what they needed to drive the ball over the goal line on a 17-yard run by senior John Riley Hinchey. It was a 7-7 tie as the first quarter ended. Early in the second quarter, senior Kadence Sowell picked off a pass that bounced off a Panther receiver, but the Jackets turned the ball over on downs. Despite a powerful hit on the Heber Springs quarterback on a side blitz by senior Ryan Jones, the Pan- Nick Epley, No. 3, looks for a way past the defense. thers went on a few plays later to drive the ball across the goal line, taking a 14-7 lead. The Yellow Jackets came right back with an 81-yard drive, including a couple of big yardage pickups by Epley and Hinchey before Hinchey took it in with less than 3 minutes in the half. Matt Gonzalez’ extra point was good and the game was tied at 14-14. In a third quarter drive, runs by Ethen Drake, Epley and Hinchey and a pass completion moved the ball down the field before junior Logan Moudy ran it across. The score was 21-14, Clinton. In the fourth quarter, the Panthers hurry-up offense had Yellow Jackets running all over the place, Logan Moudy, No. 11, runs in a touchdown. bringing about an illegal substitution penalty, which was declined. The Panthers punched the ball in on a 2-yard run, again tying the game at 21-21. On the next scoring drive, Ethen Drake picked up 22 yards down the sideline, Hinchey and Epley added yardage and Austin Drake caught Amos’ pass for a touchdown. The Yellow Jackets were in the lead 2821. The Panthers came back one more time, with a 39-yard touchdown run. They elected to go for the win with a 2-point conversion attempt, but the Jackets would have none of that. Heber Springs wasn’t quite finished as they tried an onside kick to regain the ball. Tye Pruitt made the recovery for the Jackets, effectively ending the game with a score of 28-27.
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Statistics Rushing:
Hinchey . . . . . . . . . . . 15/112 Amos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13/30 E Drake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/46 Epley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/42
Leading tacklers:
Hinchey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sowell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Receiving:
A Drake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Epley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 E Drake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Matt Gonzalez, No. 32, on the kick-off.
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Too blessed to be stressed My wife, Holli, wears a shirt that says, “Too Blessed to be Stressed.” But she still gets stressed! Everybody does. No matter how blessed we are, stress has a way of walking unannounced into our house. I have been all over this world and I can tell you, if you live in the U.S.A. you are blessed. It seems that nobody in this world is more stressed than the people who live here. And even in the good ole South, where we even talk slower than others and pride ourselves in being laid back, there is more stress than I can ever remember in all my born days. I think the crock pot must have been invented in the South. But, the way we are now, I figure there is not a kitchen without a microwave. Stress is real. In the sandwich of life there is a lot of bologna. Do you ever feel like your life should be listed in the Yellow Pages under “Junk”? The only place you don’t feel like a loser is on the bathroom scales. You’re on the express elevator of life… going down? Ever feel like a crumb at the bottom of the great cookie jar of life? And after all this you still think that it’s not the pace of life that concerns you, it’s the sudden stop at the end. We can be stressed by our schedule. We are busy! I mean, we are really busy. I don’t think I know of anybody who drives the speed limit anymore. Except me. And even then I take advantage of the “fudge factor.” Round-abouts are becoming so popular because nobody wants to wait at a traffic signal or stop at a 4-way stop sign. We gotta keep moving. And as with any race car driver, the faster we go, the more tense we get. We have to be in more than one place at a time, doing more than one thing at a time. Exhaustion increases the stress.
In our world there are plenty of opportunities for anxiety, panic attacks, fear, worry, tension. Just watch the evening news. Our kids stress us out. Kids are stressed out. Neighbors increase our stress level. Marriage problems cause stress, a lot of stress. In-laws. Do you know the difference between in-laws and outlaws? Out-laws are wanted. But busy may not accomplish all that we want or need. Both the mosquito and the honeybee are busy, but the results are quite different. My mother was always busy. She never did nothing. She didn’t sit and watch TV with the rest of the family, without crocheting or shelling peas or cracking nuts or something. And I don’t remember her ever being stressed out. Anybody who could cook all the meals, wash all the dishes, work in the fields, and raise four kids, was busy. But she was too blessed to be stressed. We must know that we are blessed in order to have less stress. It’s not necessarily about the meds. As a rule, prescription drugs are killing us. It may take more than Opiods and Prozac to relieve our stress. Peace of mind is what is needed. Peace that passes understanding. And that is exactly what God promises to those whose minds are staid on Him. The Bible has a lot to say about stress and its cure. Jesus continually told us, “Do not worry,” and, “Fear not.”
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The cure for stress is to trust in the sovereign, good and almighty Savior. Here’s the God-given cure for stress: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:69) We either trust in God or we worry. We can’t do both. You can’t hold two bowling balls in one hand at the same time, and you can’t trust in God and fret at the same time. We either trust God or we fear our circumstances and/ or future. Let go of fear and trust in the Savior. Make sure you love God and are fitting into His purpose and you can know that “all things work together for your good.” (Romans 8:28) Relax. God’s got this. Slow down. Prioritize. Eliminate the excess. Simplify. Do only what you know God wants you to do and you will not only survive the stress, you will delete it from your life. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
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Fishing Report Norfork Lake.
Norfork Tailwater
Ed Darling of Hope caught this nice brown trout near Shipps Ferry on the White River in north Arkansas on Sunday. Photo provided by Ed Darling.
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(updated 9-4-2019) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) says, The White River that flows past Cotter in the north central Arkansas Ozarks, 18 river miles below Bull Shoals Dam, continues to produce wonderfully wild catches of trout, day after day, season after season. The river served as the backdrop to a lot of Labor Day weekend visitors and delighted fishers of all ages with bountiful catches of rainbows, a fighting brown or two, and several colorful cutthroats. The rainbow catches were lured in mainly with Sunrise or pink PowerBait tipped with shrimp (don't use anything much bigger than a size 8 hook), but our favorite spoons were making a splash, too: The nickel and gold Colorado and the red/ gold Thomas Buoyant hooked some trout (quarter-ounce).” Water levels have fluctuated quite a bit this week, rises coming in the late afternoon in Cotter require switching baits. “You'll
do best dangling a redworm or a nightcrawler near the bank during rises in the water level, then return to a heavier spoon or added weight to your line when it levels off.” The browns are getting finicky; while sculpins continue to cause a nibble or two, you'll have better luck with a 4½-inch Smithwick stick bait: steel blue/gray or olive brown/green, suspending depth 0-6 feet. The mighty midge has been working for fly anglers all week, and water levels from one to four generators (3,000 to 9,000 cfs). “With Labor Day behind us, we're focused on serious fall fishing. Come out and test the waters.”
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As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lake’s elevation at 563.93 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 552.00 feet msl; April-Sept. 555.75 feet msl). (updated 9-4-2019) Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters said the bite continues at the dam. “Our clients limited out on each outing this week. The fish
have gone deeper due to the low oxygen. The latest report said the oxygen was 2 percent, which is enough to keep the stripers alive and semi-active but not much more than that. We are still using 4-ounce sinkers to get the bait down on the bottom, then we bring it a foot and keep the baits at 1 foot off the bottom no manner what depth were fishing. Again all the fish begin caught are within 500 yards of the dam, Quarry swim beach, the buoys and Dam Cove, and Long Point are holding most of the fish. A trick that has been effective is a short, 10-pound leader with very small hooks.” Almost all the fish being caught are on live bait, he says. “Every day I fish I see less and less fish. I feel within the next week or so the fish will leave the dam and scatter around the lake. Try the creeks and Robinson Point. One trick is go up the creeks until you find a drop in the water temperature; the stripers will be close by. The water above Calamity Beach is starting to cool, so it will not be long before I begin to fish on the north end of
(updated 9-4-2019) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-4352169) said that during the previous week Norfork Lake fell 1.6 feet to rest at 8.5 feet above seasonal power pool of 555.75 feet msl and 15.7 feet below the top of flood pool. The Norfork had heavy generation in the afternoon and wadable water in the early morning. Seasonal power pool has been reset for the lakes in the White River system. Most of the lakes in the White River System are at or over the top of power pool. Expect heavy generation for the foreseeable future. The Norfork has been slow. Navigate this stream with caution as there has been major gravel recruitment at the bottom of Mill Pond and the dock hole over the past couple of years. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns (sizes 18, 20, 22) like ruby midges, root beer midges, zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead) and soft hackles (sizes 14, 16) like the Green Butt. Egg patterns have also been productive. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Try a small ruby midge (size 18) suspended 18 inches below a red fox squirrel and copper (size 14). The fishing is better in the morning. Dry Run Creek is fishing slow. With school back in session it will be less crowded during the week. There is some work being done at the hatchery that has affected access to the upper areas on
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the creek, and some of the hatchery discharge pipes are not running, resulting in lower flows on the creek. The hot flies have been sowbugs (size 14), Y2Ks (size 12), various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise size 10) and mop flies.
Clean-up that is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 7. Detailed information on the cleanup can be found on the Little Red River Foundation’s website and Facebook page. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock Buffalo National District water data sysRiver/Crooked Creek tem (501-362-5150) for (updated 9-4-2019) Greers Ferry Dam water John Berry of Ber- release information ry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435- Greers Ferry Lake As of Wednesday, 2169) said the Buffalo National River and the Army Corps of EngiCrooked Creek are neers reports the lake’s navigable. The small- elevation at 462.30 feet mouths are more active msl (normal conservawith the warm condi- tion pool: 462.04 feet tions. John's favorite fly msl Oct. 1-April 30; is the Clouser Minnow. 463.04 feet msl May Carefully check the 1-June 1; 462.54 feet water level before en- msl June 1-Sept. 30). (updated 9-4-2019) tering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo Riv- Tommy Cauley of Fisher. There are no dams finder Guide Service said on these steams. They (501-940-1318) both have large drain- the water level at Greers ages and are prone to Ferry Lake is at 462.30 flooding during and fol- feet msl and falling. It is lowing any rain event. 0.24 feet below normal The water can rise very pool of 462.54 feet msl. The overall bite is comquickly. mon for this fall tranCentral sition of bait-and-fish Arkansas cool-off-warm-up, but every day is getting betLittle Red River ter and better catching (updated 9-4-2019) schooling fish, etc. “AlLowell Myers of Sore so we have a bunch, I Lip’em All Guide Ser- mean a bunch, of small vice said, “We are get- shad 2 inches long all ting 2-4 hours of dai- over the lake.” Craply generation on pie are eating minnows weekdays and less- and jigs floating around er amounts on week- at 30 feet deep for the ends, providing good most part. Bream are river conditions on all guarding fry, and eatsections.” Fly patterns ing crickets and crawlof midges, soft hack- ers in super shallow les, emergers, sowbugs out to 25 feet. Catfishand streamers will pro- ing is going well overall, ductive. Consider pink and some fish are comand cotton candy bod- ing to the top as they ies on chartreuse jig- always do this time of heads for Trout Magnet year; use your favorite spin fishing. baits to catch them to Mark your calen- have fun or put some in dars now for the an- the freezer. nual Little Red River
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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Bluffton Cemetery will be accepting bids for clean up thru September 30, 2019. Cleaning will be during the months of October 2019 thru June 2020. Call 501-757-1591 for more information.
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We are looking for an experienced, organized and dependable person who is able to multitask and meet deadlines. This is a full time position. Applications may be filled out at our office located at 160 park St., Clinton, AR 72031
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
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION Case No.: 71CV-19-124 CHERE SIMMONS PETITIONER VS. GEORGE J. RUSSELL, deceased, and his unknown heirs, MURIEL F. RUSSELL, deceased, and her unknown heirs RESPONDENTS AND The following lands in Van Buren County, Arkansas: THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (S½ S½ NW¼ NW¼), SECTION THIRTEEN (13), TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE THIRTEEN (13) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, CONTAINING 10 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION Notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas, to quiet and confirm title in and to the following described property in Van Buren County, Arkansas: THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (S½ S½ NW¼ NW¼), SECTION THIRTEEN (13), TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE THIRTEEN (13) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, CONTAINING 10 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Any person claiming any title or interest of any kind to such property is hereby notified to appear herein on or before 30 days from the first date of publication of this notice to assert his/ her title or interest in such property and to demonstrate why title to this property should not be quieted and confirmed in Plaintiffs. WITNESS my hand and seal of the Court this 20lth day of August, 2019 This Notice of Quiet Title first published September 03, 2019 /s/ Debbie Gray CLERK OF COURT Address of Clerk's Office: 273 Main Street Clinton, Arkansas 72031
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WALTER JAMES MUNGER, deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DE CE DENT:
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The undersigned on the 28th day of August caused an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate to be filed with respect to the Estate of Walter James Munger, deceased, with the Clerk of the probate division of the Circuit Court of Van Buren County under A.C.A. 2 8-41 -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.
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.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 110 Blossom Loop Clinton, AR 72031
The undersigned was appointed Administrator of the estate of the above-named decedent on August 22, 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 3rd day of September, 2019. STORMIE FOX, 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 FIRST DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NANCEE J. ROOST, deceased NO. 71PR-2019-60 NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 265 Dave Creek Pkwy, Fairfield Bay, AR 72088 DATE OF DEATH: May 17, 2019 The undersigned was appointed Administrator of the estate of the above-named decedent on August 22, 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 3rd day of September, 2019. WENDY J. ROOST HIGGINBOTHAM, 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 FIRST DIVISION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION No: 71PR-19-83
DATE OF DEATH: 247 Panther Road Clinton, AR 72031
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DATE OF DEATH: July 10, 2019
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THIS NOTICE first published this 3rd day of September, 2019. By: /s/ Kent Tester KENT TESTER, AR Bar#: 89123 Attorney for the Estate 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72 031 (501) 745-7077 FAX (501) 745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com
NO. 71PR-2019-40 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TONI MAE JOHNSON, deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 445 Oak Tree Road Damascus, AR 72039 DATE OF DEATH: January 11, 2019 The undersigned was appointed Executor of the estate of the abovenamed decedent on August 22, 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 3rd day of September, 2019. MICHAEL EARL EDWARDS, Executor By: /s/ Nathan S. Morgan NATHAN S. MORGAN, Bar No. 2009269 MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044
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CHURCH PAGE
Photo by EuGene Smith
Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Fairbanks 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
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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Grandparents day The Clinton Elementary kindergarten celebrated Grandparents Day. The students sang songs and had cookies and milk with their grandparents. (Photos courtesy of Cindy Bradley)
School menus Shirley School
Sept. 10 - Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin, yogurt, banana. Lunch: Crispito, Mexicali corn, Spanish rice, strawberries. Sept. 11 - Breakfast: Sausage, egg, cheese griddler, cereal, peaches. Lunch: Chicken pot pie or potato soup, open-faced grilled cheese, steamed broccoli and cheese, watermelon. Sept. 12 - Breakfast: Sausage omelet, toast, apple/orange. Lunch: Spaghetti or chili macaroni, green beans, bread sticks, peaches. Sept. 13 - Breakfast: Biscuits, gravy, cereal, pineapple tidbits. Lunch: Italian
chicken wrap or sloppy joes, chips and salsa, cucumber salad, apple half.
Clinton Elementary
Sept. 10 - Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, pears. Lunch: Chicken strips, salad, steamed broccoli, hot roll, applesauce. Sept. 11 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit. Lunch: Mexican chicken, salad, fresh veggies, bread stick, peaches. Sept. 12 - Breakfast: Biscuit, chocolate gravy, applesauce. Lunch: Salisbury steak, creamed potatoes/gravy, green peas, hot roll, mixed fruit. Sept. 13 - Breakfast: Frudel Strudels,
peaches. Lunch: Pizza, corn, fresh veggies, oranges.
Clinton Junior & Senior High
Sept. 10 - Breakfast: Cereal, Frudel Strudels, fruit. Lunch: Pizza quesadilla or chicken Parmesan, salad, corn, fruit cup/fruit. Sept. 11 - Breakfast: Mini waffles, bacon, fruit. Lunch: Chicken tenders, creamed potatoes, broccoli and cheese, rolls, cake, fruit. Sept. 12 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Nacho salad or soft taco, beans, cinnamon roll, fruit cup/fruit. Sept. 13 - Breakfast: Cereal, Graham crackers, fruit. Lunch: Hamburger or chicken patty on bun, fries, fruit.