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Police chief calling it quits Clinton is looking for a new police chief. Current chief, John Willoughby, announced his retirement at Thursday’s City Council meeting. Willoughby noted that he had been in law enforcement for 20 years. He said he just completed a 14 day quarantine and it was time to call it quits. His final day as police chief will be Oct. 21 and Mayor Richard McCormac said the search for a new chief will begin this week. “There comes a time when you just have to hang it up,” an
emotional Willoughby told the council. “I appreciate ya’ll letting me be chief here in the city where I grew up,” he said. In other police business, Willoughby said the department had 143 extra patrols, assisting other agencies five times, including in a car chase. The officers issued 103 citations and four warrants. — The Water Department’s Will Hinchey, who was finishing up a quarantine Thursday, sent in his report. He said chemical costs for the month were 13 cents
per 1,000 gallons for a total of $10.169.70. Water loss was 29 percent for Clinton, $13.87 for Burnt Ridge. Hinchey’s report said that work will begin Sept. 30 on changing out water meters. He said customers should expect to be without water for 5 to 15 minutes while work is done on their meter. M&E will be doing to work set to begin in Dennard and move south. The projects projected completion date is March 29, 2021. — No one showed up from animal control
but Deputy Tim Pike sent a report stating that he had 10 calls in the city and picked up two dogs and one cat. — Fire Chief DL Webb said his department is currently testing fire hydrants. He said the ladder truck has been repaired and that there have been several gas leaks. Scare on the Square is up in the air, he said. He is looking at different options on how to celebrate Halloween. — From the Zoning Department, Tim Clark said the Zoning Commission had recommended approval for rezoning a strip of
land on Highway 65 to commercial 1. Part of the land has already been rezoned and the council unanimously approved rezoning the rest of it for a total of 5.44 acres. Also, Clark said, plans are being made to build an office facility on a strip of land in front of Eoff’s Feed Store on Highway 65. He also said work is progressing on a new hangar at the airport. The council heard second readings on two ordinances - one to require posting a bond before cutting into streets, the oth-
John Willoughby told the council it’s time to “hang it up.” (Photo by Warren Johnson)
er on the nuisance ordinance. A first reading was given on an ordinance to leave the millage rate at 2.9 percent.
Deaton to address JPs
Ozark Health CEO David Deaton is on the agenda to address the Van Buren County Quorum Court at its meeting Thursday evening at the Courthouse Annex. The meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Office dedication Gov. Asa Hutchinson and first lady Susan Hutchinson were in Clinton on Monday for the dedication of the new Children’s Alliance office at the Courthouse Annex.
Vote
Where to vote • Clinton Library • First Baptist Church in Fairfield Bay • Dennard Volunteer Fire Department • Bee Branch Volunteer Fire Department • Polls open at 7:30 a.m. - Close at 7:30 p.m. on Election Day
(Photo courtesy of Warren Johnson)
3 facing drug charges The driver and a passenger are facing drug charges after a traffic stop by Clinton police Sept. 1, 2020, on Highway 65 South and James Street. A search of the car turned up a scale with crystalline residue, syringes and five small bags with a crystal-like substance in them. A search of the female passenger at the Van Buren County Jail found Xanax and hydrocodone pain pills in her bra, according to an affidavit for arrest. Darcey Lovell, 29, of Scotland has been charged with furnishing prohibited articles at the jail, a Class B felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The driver of the
vehicle, Robert Lewis Warren, 30, of Hattieville has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony, and use or possession of paraphernalia to manufacture meth/cocaine, a Class B felony. After finding syringes and a substance believed to be meth at his Bee Branch home on Sept. 11, Joshua Ward, 39. has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony, possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture, a Class B felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony.
The annual Alread Poker Run was held Saturday, Sept. 12. For more photos, see Page 11. (Photo by Warren Johnson)
Coronavirus By the numbers - Sep. 13 Arkansas
Van Buren County
• New cases: 508 • Total cases: 69,050 • Hospitalized: 373 • Deaths: 976 (up 12 Sept. 13) • Active cases: 5,916 • Recoveries: 62,243
• Total cumulative cases: 157 • Active confirmed cases: 24 • Deaths: 2
Governor ends daily briefings Gov. Asa Hutchinson went out on a high note, so to speak. He announced last week that he was suspending his daily Covid-19 briefings in favor of once a week updates. On Friday, Sept. 11, the final day of his daily briefing, Arkansas saw more than 1,100 new cases reported. Hutchinson continues to say there is no need to scale back
on openings of bars, colleges and schools. In Van Buren County, the Clinton Seventh-dy Adventist Church, 125 Skyhill Drive, 1 mile north of Clinton on Highway 65, food boxes will be dispersed from noon until 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. Stay in your vehicle, wait in line and pull up under the awning in front of the church to receive your free food bags.
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Decision making is editor’s prerogative Opinion My Turn
By Anita Tucker/Voice Editor
I learned a long time ago that in the newsroom, the editor is the boss. Once, I tried to argue with John Robert Starr. If you knew Starr, the lion of the newsroom at the Arkansas Democrat back in the 1970s and ‘80s, even if only by reputation, you know that was not a wise move by a young copy editor. He didn’t fire me, just left me shredded and a little bloodied. Arguing with the newsroom boss is ac-
ceptable up to a point, but in the end, the decision is up to the editor. Some of those decisions are not easy. Recently in the Voice satellite office, the editor - namely me - refused to run an ad I deemed potentially harmful to a local business. The decision did not set well with the would-be advertiser who was also a columnist for the paper. The situation escalated and the columnist expressed his opinions a bit too strongly and included some personal insults. That, coupled with some earlier problems with the colum-
nist, resulted in a parting of the ways. Regretful, but it happens. We are working on replacing the column and hope to bring you a new writer soon.
Support your favorite mysteries
There are a lot of organizations that would like to have your money. One that I like to see getting support is the local PBS affiliate AETN. I thoroughly enjoy the Saturday night lineup of Father Brown, Midsomer Murders and Death in Paradise. The Father Brown series is based on a character by GK Ches-
terton. Brown is a Catholic priest who has a knack for solving mysteries. I haven’t read any of Chesterton’s books; have you? Midsomer Murders is based on Caroline Graham's Chief Inspector Barnaby series. I have read some of her books, including The Killings at Badger’s Drift and Death of a Hollow man, both very good mysteries. Death in Paradise is written for TV. Though it is formulaic, the Caribbean scenery and vibes make it fun to watch. They are currently on their fourth detective inspector, each one less
engaging than the last. My favorite character was Dwayne, played by Danny John-Jules. I could listen to that accent all day. The two best British crime dramas actually aired on A&E back when its programs were worth watching as opposed to current shows like Hoarders, Escaping Polygamy and Behind Bars: Women Inside. Colin Dexter’s Inspector Morse series was second to none, though it could be a bit dark and melancholy. (Spinoff series Lewis was also very well done.) The other British series that was to-
pnotch was Reginald Hill’s Dalziel and Pascoe starring the inimitable Warren Clarke. Clarke’s Dalziel is canny and observant, pushy, rude and politically incorrect. His partner Peter Pascoe, played by Colin Buchanan, is just the opposite, approaching crime with an educated, intellectual perspective. But those superb programs are long gone and the AETN lineup is the best we have right now. If you have a few bucks to spare, AETN is a good cause. Go to aetnfoundation.org for more information.
Lifesaving outreach for veterans by U.S. Sen. John Boozman collaborating with vet-
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. With passage of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, the Senate has taken action to pave a new path forward in suicide prevention and implement an improved strategy to give hope and purpose to veterans who live with invisible injuries. This comprehensive bill will connect more veterans to mental healthcare services to show them their best days are ahead. We know the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) existing suicide prevention programs are not doing enough to stem the tide of this national crisis. The VA estimates 20 veterans commit suicide each day. That number has remained roughly unchanged despite an increase in funding. Only six of those 20 veterans are receiving healthcare services at the VA. By sharing information and
eran-serving non-profits and other community organizations, we can expand our network and provide veterans with the help they need. That’s why I introduced the Improve Well-being for Veterans Act, legislation to create a VA grant program to leverage veteran-serving non-profits and other community networks and better measure the effectiveness of existing programs. The Senate-passed Hannon Act includes language from the Improve bill to allow the VA to harness the ideas and successes of non-profits and community organizations that have built effective suicide prevention programs.
In Arkansas, we are blessed to have a variety of community-based groups providing support, services and outreach to atrisk veterans. It makes sense that we build off their successful results and provide support for positive outcomes to continue. In Mountain Home, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapter developed the Veteran Outreach Program to reduce and prevent veteran suicide. In the three years since this initiative was launched, veteran suicides have decreased by 30 percent in Baxter County. The chapter’s Vice Commander George Wolford, PhD recently submitted written testimony to the Senate
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VA Committee about the importance of the Senate-passed legislation and outlined how enhanced coordination between organizations like the Mountain Home DAV and the VA can benefit veterans. “It is the personal contact at the local level that has made the difference,” he wrote. More than 50,000 organizations nationwide provide suicide prevention services for veterans. These groups developed effective programs to connect with veterans, provide support and save lives which is reversing sui-
cide rates. Authorizing the VA to provide grants to non-profits in the community, establishing a framework to coordinate these efforts and expanding outreach to more veterans is an approach VA Secretary Robert Wilkie called “key” to unlocking the veteran suicide crisis. Earlier this month, the secretary urged the House of Representatives to pass this bill. This follows calls by more than 30 veteran community organizations encouraging House members to quickly pass the land-
mark legislation. We are moving in the right direction, but we’re nearing the end of the 116th Congress. Time is of the essence or we will have to restart the legislative process. The longer we wait to have this bill signed into law, the more veterans we fail to support with this new approach. I applaud the Senate for advancing this bill, and I urge my colleagues in the House of Representatives to quickly approve this legislation so we can reassure veterans that a bright future is ahead of them.
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September 15, 2020 Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: In reference to the recent celebration of V.J. Day: I was on the port side bridge of the U.S.S. John Rodgers DD574 in Tokyo Bay anchored a little over 100 yards from the Battleship Missouri.
From my vantage point with my binoculars, I could clearly see General McArthur and the Japanese representatives signing the unconditional surrender. We sailed back to the U.S. for a celebration in Boston Harbor. Chuck Stansbery Leslie
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Tennis anyone?
Some scenes from the Clinton High School tennis team taken recently at Fairfield Bay. (Photos by Denise Geer Burgess)
Blast from the past - Back in 1982, Denise Geer (Burgess) and Keith Brown were Halloween king and queen.
Calendar Shirley School Flu Clinic, Monday, September 28, 8-12, flu shots for students and staff will be available. Information coming home soon. If you are a virtual student and wish to get your flu shot, contact our new nurse Kim at the elementary office 501-723-8193 for forms. Van Buren Coun-
School menus Shirley Schools
Sept. 15 - Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin, yogurt, strawberries/bananas, juice. Lunch: Mexican chicken, chips and salsa, corn on the cob, diced peaches/frozen fruit cup. Sept. 16 - Breakfast: Oatmeal, cinnamon toast, apple, ce-
ty will hold a flu clinic Sept. 21 at the County Health Department The Clinton Weight Watchers group is still active and open for workshop/meetings. Gatherings are held at Grace Church on Highway 65 south. The space allows for social distancing. Weigh in is at 5 pm. and meetings at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. real. Lunch: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, roll, steamed veggies, pineapple. Sept. 17 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, cereal, orange, juice. Lunch: Grilled chicken sub, fries, fruit cup. Sept. 18 - Breakfast: French toast sticks, cereal, bananas, juice. Lunch: Corn dog, mac ’n cheese, baked beans, baby carrots, peaches.
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Obituaries
Armon Hensley
Armon O. Hensley, 72, of Shirley, Arkansas passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born October 13, 1947 in Shirley to the late Albert Hensley and Essie Treece Hensley. Armon was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Shirley, Arkansas and held many jobs such as a rural mail carrier, Wal-Mart, and the Fairfield Bay Resort. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 45 years, Nancy Litaker Hensley; one son, Andy Hensley and wife Amber of Shirley; three grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; and a host of other family members. Armon is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Holly Elizabeth Hensley Borecky; and one sister Pat McBroom. Pallbearers were Derick McBroom, Josh Burton, Michael B. Phillips, Zack Blair, Bill Treece, Justin Murphree, Maclin Litaker, Jody Litaker, Justin Allen.
Honoray Pallbearers were Mack Litaker, Edd Litaker, Cecil Burton, Jerel Brown, Darrell Bradford, Jimmie Kirkendoll, Hollis McBroom, Ted Allen and Robert Krezenski. Memorial service was 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Clinton with Pastors Kirk Hardy, Leo Murphree, and honorary Minister Brother Mack Litaker officiating.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Skyler Abbott, Tollie Abbott, and Sarah Abbot; siblings, Montina Wiltgen (David), Drenda Brimer and a host of other family members. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, Alvis Abbott, and Sara Irene Cantrell Abbott.
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siblings, Carl Coombe, Marvin Coombe; one grandchild, Amanda Tyarks; great-grandchildren, Dillion Thomas Radcliff, Stormy Radcliff, and Devon Wooten. The family will announce a memorial service at a later time.
Harvey Drewry
Flo Shannon Lois Dunn
Kenneth Abbott
Kenneth Joe Abbott, 58, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020. He was born May 28, 1962 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Alvis B. Abbott and Sara Irene Cantrell Abbott. Kenneth was a store planner for WalMart and a gifted crafter, creator, and cook. He loved gardening and being outdoors. Kenneth was a founding member and helped establish Christian Children’s Camps for neglected and abused children. His greatest inspiration came after adopting his three children.
Lois L. (Coombe) Dunn, 80, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away September 8, 2020. She was born September 12, 1939 in Bald Knob, Arkansas to the late Vernon Carl Coombe and Lillian Katheen Rachel Bruce Coombe. Everyone who knew her, knew her love of gardening. She had a great love of growing her flowers. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Lilly French (Bill), Jeanie Dunn (Lance McDaniel), Mary Pricer (Melvin), Rose Anna Dunn, Linda Whitlatch; siblings, Roy Coombe (Shirlee), Doris Teitel (Robb), Davis Coombe, Alice Rayburn (Michael); seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many other family members. Lois is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Willian F. (Bill) Dunn;
Flo Ann (Driggers) Shannon passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at her home in Greenbrier, Arkansas; her daughters were by her side. She was 69 years old. She was born in Morrilton on February 7, 1951 to Wilburn and Gracie Driggers. She started working in ministry at an early age, and eventually became a licensed and ordained minister. Survivors include two daughters, Christina (Christy) Shannon and Rachel Mitchum. She has five grandchildren. She worked in the nursing field for 35 years. Service was 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Interment was at the Hunter Hill Cemetery in Clinton. Rev. Danny Baker officiated.
Harvey Lloyd Drewry, age 77 of Marshall, Arkansas passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020. He was born in the Bear Creek community of Searcy County, Arkansas on July 28, 1943 to Harvey Glenn Drewry and Lillie Elnora Lloyd Drewry. Lloyd was a member of the Welcome Home Church. He worked for 35 years at Flintrock Shirt Factory until his retirement. He enjoyed working on his farm and caring for his cattle. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Sharon Graham Drewry; his siblings, Franklin D. Lloyd and wife Lou of Dover and Jeannie McDaniel and husband Ronnie of Snowball; and many other family and friends. Lloyd is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Robert Lloyd. Graveside services were 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Bear Creek Cemetery.
Searcy County
Charlotte Gay (Phillips) Lane, 98 of Leslie, Arkansas passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020. Burial was in Houston, Texas.
Catfish ‘leftovers’ mean more fishing opportunities By Jim Harris, Managing Editor state,” Laird said. This Anglers that vis- about 14 to 16 months more food and money Limits for catfish Arkansas Wildlife Magazine stocking is separate it FCFP ponds will also to grow a catfish from it takes to maintain the can vary from pond to
Here’s a reason to get excited about leftovers: The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Fisheries Division has some summer leftovers that will mean more opportunities for Arkansans to catch catfish. In a typical year, the AGFC sets aside 80,000 catchable catfish to stock during kids’ fishing derbies around the state, according to Tommy Laird, assistant chief in the Fisheries Division. However, 2020 has been anything but typical. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions surrounding it since March – for example, a limit on people attending group events – many fishing derbies were canceled. Laird said this left an excess of table faresize channel catfish in the AGFC’s hatchery system. “We stocked about 24,000 to 30,000 catfish back in early June in many ponds around Arkansas,” Laird said. “We’re going to stock about that same amount in conjunction with National Hunting and Fishing Day this month.” National Hunting and Fishing Day, always the fourth Saturday in September, is scheduled for Sept. 26 this year. “We’re going to try to spread them around the whole state, with an emphasis on community ponds. We want to provide as many fishing opportunities as possible for all Arkansas anglers across the
from the fish that would be stocked for the AGFC’s Family and Community Fishing Program, and will be going to 40 to 50 community ponds that are not part of that program.
benefit from these surplus catfish, according to Laird, as each location will be increased in numbers by 50% for the September stockings. Laird said it takes
fry to “catchable” size. Once catfish reach this target size, they need to be moved to ponds around the state so the process can continue at the hatcheries. “The bigger they are, the
fish, so they have to move on,” he said. The surplus fish are about 1 pound each, the perfect size for someone to catch and have a family cookout, he said.
pond. Anglers over age 15 will need a fishing license to fish for catfish and should follow the guidelines and limits established for their community pond when fishing.
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Pamela Connell enjoys working with different mediums.
Rema Merritt has been focusing on birds.
NCA Art Gallery features 2 The Art Gallery is featuring two unique artists. They are both post masters in the community and have paintings in the art gallery. Pamela Connell is Sudoku Solution
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postmaster of the Fairfield Bay Post Office and Rema Merritt Postmaster of Higden. Rema Merritt has in recent years found a renewed interest in art. An interest that spans
back to the early age of 8 in Randolph County, Arkansas. Rema grew up on a cattle farm in the small Northeastern Arkansas community of Ravenden Springs. Good fortune would have it that retired commercial artist and Air Force veteran Thomas Schmerler would live next door to Rema and her family. Rema’s mother befriended the neighbors, and art lessons for the eager young Rema began. The lessons proved invaluable. She and her family moved to the Greers Ferry area in 2008. Rema attended Williams Baptist College and Mid-South Community College. She has been married for 15 years to her husband Mark. Together the couple have seven children and seven grandchildren. Rema’s recent works have been acrylic on canvas, and acrylic on wood. The focus lately of Rema’s works have been birds, with an emphasis towards waterfowl. Rema most enjoys capturing the animals’ essence or character. Rema stated, “I love it when I feel like I captured the animal’s personality.” This whimsical attitude is depicted in her works. Rema plans to delve into mixed-media, and oil on canvas as her next learning opportunities. She recently started sharing her love for art by doing paint parties. “Charmed by Art” Pamela Connell, a longtime resident of the Fairfield Bay community, is a wife and mother of one daughter and two sons and grandmother of two. She is co-owner of Timeless 106.1 KFFB radio station, and the contract owner and manager of the Fairfield Bay Post office. nestled in her quiet wooded studio, she enjoys working with watercolor, acrylic, and other mixed media art. Her studio is an eclectic mix of art mediums with bits and bobs of creative treasures from days gone by. One of those treasures is an artist’s charm bracelet. Pamela recalls, "I can still hear my grandmother's words as she fastened the bracelet to my wrist, "Pamela, you are an artist..." Pamela and Rema are getting their artwork together for the up-coming new exhibit at the NCA Art Gallery.
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TV Trivia Who starred in Laverne and Shirley? What was the barber’s name in the Andy Griffith show? Floyd Lawson
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The Courthouse in downtown Clinton was funded by the Public Works Administration during the Depression.
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Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Antioch General Baptist Church. If you can identify this week's Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. With your help, we will!) Antioch General Baptist Church 1608 Highway 9, Fox (870)363-4509 Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 757-2069 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013
Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane, Dennard, AR 72629 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375 First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285 First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113 First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354 First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043 First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw Formosa Baptist Church 630 Highway 9 W, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 6603 Highway 9 West Clinton AR. 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500 Grace Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462 Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273 Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528 Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781
Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Clinton 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread Lute Mountain Community Church Lute Mountain Road, off Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 Main Line Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737 Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa
Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Settlement Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 501-215-1595 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8101 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 St. Jude Catholic Church 3178 Hwy 65 S, Clinton 745-5716 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The Zoo Church 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION No. 71CV-20-81 TALBERT ADDINGTON, ELLA DEAN ADDINGTON, WANDA KNIGHT, PATRICIA DANE, and FRANKIE ADDINGTON PLAINTIFFS VS. BOBBY NIXON, JR, ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE, OR ANY CLOUD ON PLAINTIFF’S TITLE THERETO; THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LANDS: A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE ¼ NE ¼) OF SECTION FIVE (5), AND A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW ¼ NW ¼) OF SECTION FOUR (4) BOTH BEING IN TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH RANGE THIRTEEN (13) WEST VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE SE CORNER OF THE NE ¼ NE ¼ SECTION 5; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NE1/4 NE1/4 N 87° 43' 07" W A DISTANCE OF 415.53' TO A POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF STATE HIGHWAY #16; THENCE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE WITH A CURVE TURNING TO THE RIGHT WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 303.34', WITH A RADIUS OF 934.06', WITH A CHORD BEARING OF N 01° 53' 30" E, WITH A CHORD LENGTH OF 302.00' TO A POINT WHERE THE CENTERLINE OF SAID HIGHWAY #16 AND CENTERLINE OF COUNTY ROAD (PEEL) INTERSECT, THENCE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF PEEL ROAD S 77° 50' 99" E A DISTANCE OF 149.18'; THENCE S 75° 03' 47" E A DISTANCE OF 320.90'; THENCE WITH A CURVE TURNING TO THE RIGHT WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 294.38', WITH A RADIUS OF 243.50', WITH A CHORD BERING OF S 40° 25' 43" E, WITH A CHORD LENGTH OF 276.78' TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH OF THE NW1/4 NW1/4, SECTION 4 THENCE LEAVING SAID CENTERLINE AND ALONG SAID LINE N 88° 23' 36"W A DISTANCE OF 230.23' TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 3.39 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION AND CONFIRMATION Notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas, to quiet and confirm title in and to the following described property in Van Buren County, Arkansas: A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE ¼ NE ¼) OF SECTION FIVE (5), AND A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW ¼ NW ¼) OF SECTION FOUR (4) BOTH BEING IN TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH RANGE THIRTEEN (13) WEST VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE SE CORNER OF THE NE ¼ NE ¼ SECTION 5; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NE1/4 NE1/4 N 87° 43' 07" W A DISTANCE OF 415.53' TO A POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF STATE HIGHWAY #16; THENCE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE WITH A CURVE TURNING TO THE RIGHT WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 303.34', WITH A RADIUS OF 934.06', WITH A CHORD BEARING OF N 01° 53' 30" E, WITH A CHORD LENGTH OF 302.00" TO A POINT WHERE THE CENTERLINE OF SAID HIGHWAY #16 AND CENTERLINE OF COUNTY ROAD (PEEL) INTERSECT, THENCE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF PEEL ROAD S 77° 50' 99" E A DISTANCE OF 149.18'; THENCE S 75° 03' 47" E A DISTANCE OF 320.90'; THENCE WITH A CURVE TURNING TO THE RIGHT WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 294.38', WITH A RADIUS OF 243.50', WITH A CHORD BERING OF S 40° 25' 43" E, WITH A CHORD LENGTH OF 276.78' TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH OF THE NW1/4 NW1/4, SECTION 4 THENCE LEAVING SAID CENTERLINE AND ALONG SAID LINE N 88° 23' 36"W A DISTANCE OF 230.23' TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 3.39 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Any person claiming any title or interest of any kind to said property is hereby notified to appear on or before 30 days from the first publication of this notice to assert his/her title or interest in said property and to demonstrate why title to this property should not be quieted and confirmed in Plaintiffs. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 11th day of August, 2020. /s/ Debbie Gray . VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIIT CLERK BY /s/ Olivia I. Gilore DC First published September 1st, 2020
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Fishing Report Northeast Arkansas
Lake Charles
Juan Kinderlan from the Memphis area ventured over to the Spring River in northeast Arkansas to catch this nice smallmouth bass, fishing with guide Mark Crawford. Photo provided by Mark Crawford.
Central Arkansas
Little Red River
(updated 9-9-2020) Fish ’N Stuff (501-8345733) in Sherwood reports the river is a little stained and at a normal level. Brown trout are good on little gold spoons, crankbaits or maribou jigs in any dark or bright colors.
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 461.67 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.54 feet msl). (updated 9-9-2020) Fish ’N Stuff (501-8345733) in Sherwood says smallmouth bass are good on Ned rigs and drop-shots in the lower end of the lake in 20-25 feet of water. Fishing is also good early in the day and late in the evening on Whopper Plopper or Zara Spooks around the shoreline.
2424) reports that the river “is empty. Fishing is a slaughter because the fish have nowhere else to go. Since they started minimum flow, we’ve never seen it this low. Boats can’t get up and down the river very well.” They report the Newport gauge on Tuesday was at 15 feet, but if it hits 12 feet the Corps of Engineers can turn on the water again from the dam. The clarity is “real good.” The dam is moving water at 700 cfs, or “not even a half a generator,” they say. Nevertheless, trout fishing is excellent, they report.
Norfork Tailwater
(updated 9-9-2020) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870435-2169) said Norfork Lake rose 0.4 foot to rest at 8.4 feet above seasonal power pool of 555.75 feet msl and 15.9 feet below the top of flood pool. The Norfork tailwater had wadNorth able water every day. Arkansas Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes are still near White River the top of flood pool. (updated 9-9-2020) The Norfork is fishSportsman’s White ing well. Navigate this River Resort (870-453- stream with caution as
things have changed a bit during from flooding over the last two years. There has been major gravel recruitment at the bottom of Mill Pond and the dock hole. 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 an egg pattern 18 inches below a cerise San Juan worm. The fishing is better in the morning. Dry Run Creek is fishing well. With school starting, expect less pressure during the week. On weekends, you should fish early or late to avoid the crowds. The Norfork National Fish Hatchery is open but the restrooms are still closed. 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.
(updated 9-9-2020) Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said they had a beautiful Labor Day weekend at the park, and fishing really picked up. The water is high and cool. She says they received reports on bass, catfish and bream being caught from the shoreline. Some nice channel cats were caught on stink bait as well as on artificial frogs. Bream are biting worms, crickets and jigs, with good catches reported. Crappie are biting minnows and jigs (Firetiger jigs, mainly) around brushpiles, stumps and rocky points. Anglers were using spinnerbaits, plastic worms, topwater lures, live worms to catch ample amounts of black bass, focusing on the brush areas as well as rocky points. Bass were coming into shallow water, which worked well for the shoreline anglers. Catfish can be caught with worms, cut bait, blood bait and chicken liver in addition to the attractive stink bait. Lake Charles always seems to have a murky clarity. Water level the past week was very high.
Northwest Arkansas
Beaver Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 1,121.43 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,121.43 feet msl). (updated 9-9-2020) Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-2333474) said, “Well, I hope
everybody enjoyed the Labor Day weekend! Beaver was turned into the Gulf of Mexico with all the boat traffic. Fishing was a very early proposition and it was a fairly tough bite. Some nice stripers were caught but very low numbers to be had. “The lake is getting ever so close to normal pool levels and has cooled 7 degrees in the last two weeks. The thermocline is dissolving daily and this is scattering fish. Looks like an early turnover may happen. Fishing will remain a little tough next few weeks, but the silver lining is the fall pattern. Stripers are anywhere from Point 6 to the dam and around the 40-foot level. Look for bait and troll around it with brooders or shad and you should pick some up. “We did manage to catch some nice brownies and spots last week trolling for striper. That leads me to believe bass fishing should be good. Look at main lake points and drop-shot or Ned rig. I did get on some topwater action up the War Eagle the other day catching schooling blacks. Crappie are being caught trolling Picos in 18 feet of water. Flats and points will produce. As the lake cools, crappie will locate on brush in 15-25 feet of water and the bite will improve. Keep at it! “Fishing has been hard for the guides that fish daily, including myself! Still, with some determination you can put fish in the boat or on your stringer. Good times ahead in the coming months.” (updated 9-9-2020) Southtown Sporting Goods (479-443-7148) said stripers are fair, but
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better on guided trips. They’re favoring brooder minnows and shad. Bream are fair on redworms and crickets. Crappie are fair; use minnows or jigs. They’re being caught trolling, and they are around the brushpiles. Black bass are fair. Use topwater baits early in the day and late in the evening; go with jigs and worms the rest of the day, and focus on the brush. Catfish are biting well. Some people are catching really good-size fish now. Use minnows, goldfish or bream. The lake is clear and as of Wednesday morning it has reached normal conservation pool. Surface temperature is 80 degrees.
Beaver Tailwater
(updated 9-9-2020) Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) says the bite this week as been all over the place. The Army Corps of Engineers has been releasing water around 9 a.m., which means tactics have to change once the water starts flowing. Most trout have been caught using various PowerBaits fished with light terminal tackle. Spoons and soft plastics have done nicely as well. This week’s hot spot has been between Parker Bottoms and the dam (if you can get up that way). The evening bite has been good as well with the same methods. “I did not fish for other species this week, as I have been tied up on trout trips,” Austin said. “Hope some cooler weather dips in to the state soon. That’s all I have to report this week. Have fun, stay safe and get out and fish!”
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strong. One man from out of county drove the last two miles on a flat tire to get there. Photos and information courtesy of Warren Johnson.
Alread
The annual benefit Poker Run was held Saturday, Sept. 12. In the Alread Poker Run, participants pay their entry fee and draw two cards that are logged on a tally sheet. Players ride ATVs, 3 wheelers and 4 wheelers along a trail to checkpoints where they draw additional cards, which also are logged in. The only way to fill the sheet and draw a hand is by completing the entire trail. Afterwards, everyone’s hands are compared and the person with the
best hand wins a prize. After the competition, participants and ticket holders were served a barbecue dinner with pork, brisket, coleslaw and baked beans catered by Nikki Small from Witt Springs. The proceeds of the event usually go to support the annual Alread Fireworks Show but this year’s will help pay for a new roof on the old school gymnasium, which is owned by the community. The crowd was smaller than usual but the enthusiasm was still
Water ride at the Poker Run.
Patsy Ward Formosa
DeLane Story has been quilting for a while. She is finally finished and is glad to be able to get them in the mail. She is sending them to North Pole, Alaska. I'm sure they will be appreciated. Donna and Richard Sherrod went to Evening Shade last week to attend the funeral of his cousin. He was only 44 years old. Their granddaughter, Brandy and Josh Crossin, came and spent the night with them on Saturday. They took them out to dinner at the Little Red restaurant in Fairfield Bay. Donna and Richard visited their son, David and Tabby, on Sunday afternoon in Floyd where he is building a new house. They got to see his new pond filled with water. Visiting Ruth Webb last weekend was her grandson William and Kayleen Webb and their children, Blake and Jessica, all of the Houston, Texas area. They spent Saturday and Sunday and went home on Monday. Have a great week. God bless all with good health.
Dennis and Kimberly Beard are ready to roll.
Thelma Murray Shirley
Paul and Wanda Poynor went to Conway for her doctor’s appointment last week. She got a good report. Kathy Garrigus' granddaughter Keena and Aaron Ivy and sons Colton, 3, and Sawyer, 1, were here visiting family and friends for a week between jobs. Their last job was
Jeff and Tammy Bruce join in the fun. in Pennsylvania and their new job will be in New Jersey for three months. Visiting Ruth Hodge on Saturday were her niece Karen Johnson and Mary Lou Cates. Jimmy Murray was remembering that there are 10 of the 20 of the graduating class of 1954 still living. They are Loreva Williams Harness of Mountain View, Wanda Douthitt Owens of Clinton, Ruby Bonds Campbell of Little Rock, Mary Harness Johnson of Benton, Jo Nan Brown Harper and Inez Whillock Privitt, both of Shirley, Gerald Ware of Conway, Roy Jay Towery of Utah, Carl Plumlee of California and Jimmy Murray. Cecil Bane of Clinton and Joe Wallace of Greenbrier went to school with them but didn't graduate at Shirley. They were all raised on home cooking and home grown food. But of course we have to give modern medicine some credit. They have seen a lot of changes to this county.
James & Joyce Burns Scotland
Can you believe that it is the middle of September already? We have not had our First Saturday Breakfast since January or maybe February. We will be glad when it is safe to have friends come for breakfast
again. We decided we need to wait until the virus is more under control. We will let everyone know when we decide to start it up again. The Scotland Center is still closed and will not be opening for lunch just yet. We will let you know as soon as we think it is safe to do so. Better to be safe than sorry. James Burns had another biopsy on his foot and will know next week what they need to do to fix it. We have several in our community that have serious health problems, so remember to pray for healing and comfort for all that need it. We have had several in our community that have had or will soon have birthdays. We wish all of them Happy Birthday. Wagon races are over and school will be back in session soon, remember to watch out for the kids and the school buses. Let us all stay safe and wear our mask and get through with the rest of this year. If anyone has Scotland News call 592-3935 and we can get it into the paper.
Clubs The Idlehour Bridge Club met at Billie Fendley's carport. High Mary Edwards; second - Emma Hink; traveling - Jo Nell Warren; bingo - Conie Reamey.
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Vaiva Pack on right, Sue Scroggins above
Gardeners visit beautiful yards The were excited to award Vaiva Pack is the recipient of a “We Noticed” award from the Van Buren County Master Gardeners. Vaiva was nominated by three different people. Her yard did not disappoint. It was very worthy of the three nominations. Vaiva lives in Clinton, on the other side
of a small lake, so the view is amazing. Even more amazing was the garden. She has a wide array of plants and trees, with color all year. Her yard is always growing and expanding. She is currently working on a medicinal garden. She even has a spot that she uses as a plant nursery. A fa-
vorite was the banana trees and the gigantic elephant ear plants. The landscape is multi-layered with different plants and interest on each level. Vaiva definitely has done a lot of work. The second recipient is Sue Scroggins of Fairfield Bay. Her garden is well organized and perfectly arranged.
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This garden was very impressive. It is very attractive with various flowers. Her yard backs onto Mountain Ranch golf course and therefore has a lovely view that they can enjoy from their back porch. Sue does all the work herself and it must take a long time to get it so perfect. Congratulations to both of these ladies for making Van Buren County more beautiful. As a reminder, we are always looking for nominations, just send a message to birdies_ nest2004@yahoo.com. You can nominate yourself, your friend, or even a yard that you enjoy looking at. As fall and winter approach gardens may not be at their peak, but if you have enjoyed it at any time of the year then nominate it.
Recipe
Red bell peppers in Thelma Murray’s garden in Shirley.
Stuffed bell pepper • 6 bell peppers • 2 teaspoons olive oil • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped • 2 teaspoons garlic minced • 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice • salt and pepper to taste • 15 ounce can tomato sauce • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella
cheese shredded, divided use • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped • cooking spray Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a large baking dish with cooking spray. Slice the tops off the peppers and remove the ribs and seeds inside. Place peppers cut side down in the baking dish. Add 1 1/2 cups of water. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until meat is cooked through. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add rice, tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Remove the peppers from the oven and drain off water. Turn the peppers over and fill each one with the beef mixture. Top each pepper with the remaining cheese. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned and peppers are tender.