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Quorum Court hears from Deaton Ozark Health CEO David Deaton presented a testimonial video on behalf of the hospital at Thursday night’s Van Buren County Quorum Court meeting. Ozark Health is asking voters to approve a 1/2-cent sales tax on the Nov. 3 ballot. A similar request failed in March but the Quorum Court allowed it to be put on the ballot again for November. A couple of speakers had questions and comments for Deaton but got few answers. Johnathan Jackson renewed his question asking what Ozark Health needs the money for. Asking for more money without providing “real numbers” is like “salt in the wound,” he said. Adam Kuipers wanted to know what happened to promises for town hall meetings. Deaton had said he had met with groups to discuss the tax, but Kuipers called the lack of public meetings “disrespectful” and showed Ozark Health’s “contempt” for residents. Kuipers told the justices of the peace that they had “agreed to let them have a tax on the ballot. You took them on good faith on their promise to
Sarah Brown
The hospice staff for her grandfather “made a terrible situation as bearable as it could possibly be.” Ozark Health CEO David Deaton presented a testimonial video to the Quorum Court last week. (Photos by Warren Johnson)
Brian Tatum
When his father was there you “couldn’t ask for better care.” hold these meetings and you agreed to put a tax on the ballot,” he continued. “They have squandered the last several months,” showing a “blatant disregard for what they said they would do.” Deaton had al-
ready left the meeting before Kuipers spoke. A few JPs spoke about their good experiences at Ozark Health, including Sarah Brown who related her grandfather’s hospice experience there and Nickie Brown who praised her grandmother’s care while there. Some hospital data Deaton provided included: Ozark Health has tested about 750 people for Covid-19. ER visits declined 40 percent in April but were back up to 80 percent of the previous number. There have been 7,295 ER visits, down 3 percent from a year ago. Outpatient visits
New mayor for FFB
Adam Kuipers
Ozark Health is showing “contempt” for residents. The department is short-handed because one employee has coronavirus and two others have been quarantined because of their proximity to the stricken worker. The JPs also approved by an 8-1 vote an ordinance spelling out what constitutes
Man faces charge of false imprisonment
The City Council has spoken and the new mayor of Fairfield Bay is Linda Moore-Duncan. The council went into executive session Sept. 14 to select the new mayor to fulfill the two years still left when Paul Wellenberger resigned over the summer. Wellenberger said he wanted to spend more time with his wife who has been ill. Moore-Duncan was a member of the City Council before her selection as mayor.
Marshall
Deadlines
Monday, Oct. 5, is the last day to register to vote Ark.Code 7-5-201(a); Monday, Oct .19, Early Voting begins; Ark.Code 7-5-418 (a)(1); Tuesday, Oct 27, is the last day for the County Clerk's Voter Registration to receive absentee applications by mail/fax /email Ark.Code 7-5404 (a)(3)(A)(ii) and (vi)(a); Friday, Oct 30, is the last day for the County Clerk's Voter Registration to receive County to County transfers of Registered Voters Ark Constitution, Amend 51 10(b)(2)(A); Monday, Nov 2, Early Voting closes at 5 p.m. Ark. Code 7-5-418(a)(1)(A) and the last day for the County Clerk's Voter Registration to receive ballot applications in person Ark.Code 7-5-404(3)(A)(i),(iii) and (v); and the last day for voters to personally deliver absentee ballots to the County Clerk's Voter Registration Ark.Code 7-5-411(a)(3); Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day - 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Ark.Code 7-5-102; 7-5304(a); 6-14-102(a)(1)(A)(ii).
are down 1-5 percent this year. Other volume is about the same. There have been no layoffs and no critical supply shortages. The number of nursing home residents was dow to 75, down from 85 the year before. 88 percent of those going through Ozark Health’s ER are either released to home or go into the hospital here; only 12 percent are sent to other hospitals. In the Road Department report, County Judge Dale James said work has begun on Archey Road and on Payton Mountain. He said bridge work continues and crews are “mowing as fast as we can.”
Whopper of a melon - Thelma Murray grew a 50 pound watermelon in her Shirley garden earlier this summer. She says she was surprised by its size and had to have help picking it up. She reports that it was tasty.
Coronavirus By the numbers - Sep. 20 Arkansas
• New cases: 549 • Hospitalized: 421
Van Buren County
• Active positive: 16
• Ventilators: 81
• Total positive: 169
• Deaths: 1,033
• Recovered: 151
• Active cases: 6,256
• Deaths: 2
A Bee Branch man has been arrested after a 911 call to his residence Sept. 14. A woman was found hiding under a blanket. She was cut and bruised and told deputies she had tried to escape several times during the two months she was held at the residence. She said her captor caught her and dragged her back each time. A search of the residence turned up items used to ingest methamphetamine as well as a bag contained 4 grams of a green leafy substance. Jerrod Lee Marshall, 30, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class C felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class B felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony; false imprisonment, a Class C felony; aggravated assault on a household or family member, a Class D felony; domestic battering-second degree,
a Class C felony; misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance; and misdemeanor interference with emergency communications.
Shotgun blast brings charges
A dispute that began as a civil matter turned criminal after the suspect fired a shotgun last week. Sandra Battaglia asked Danyell Ketchum to open a shed so she could retrieve her belongs but Ketchum told her to leave the property, according to an affidavit for arrest. Deputy Breezie Merriott told the women the matter was something that needed to be worked out in court and left only to be called back in a few minutes after a 911 report that a shot or shots had been fired, according to court documents. After securing the weapon, Ketchum, 33, of Clinton was placed under arrest on charges of aggravated assault on a household or family member, a Class D felony.
Police pursuit ends in man’s capture
A Damascus man
Nickie Brown
Since her grandmother’s heart attack, she is “very much reminded how good it is to have this hospital this close.” an Election Commission meeting. Ester Bass voted no on the ordinance. Budget committee Chairman Brian Tatum said there will be a budget meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 29. It is open to the public. faces several charges after a police pursuit on Sept. 14. Van Buren County Deputy David Perkey reported that he observed a small red passenger car breaking a number of traffic laws on Highway 9 West. When he tried to stop the car, the driver sped away with Perkey in pursuit. The pursuit hit speeds of 75 mph on Highway 336 West into some S-curves on Grassy Hollow Road. Once out of the S-curves, the driver slammed on his brakes and Perkey had to take evasive action to keep from rear-ending the car, the report states. The pursuit continued down Grassy Hollow Road until the driver stopped in the middle of the road and fled on foot, the report states. Inside the vehicle, deputies found a machete, smoking device, small bag with about 1.4 grams of what is believed to be methamphetamine and a second bag with about 1.5 grams, the report states. James Moss III, 33, has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, a Class B felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony; fleeing, a Class D felony; and traffic offenses of speeding and reckless driving.
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September 22, 2020
Supporting mission of health care heroes by U.S. Sen. John Boozman communities
2020 Arkansas ballot issues Arkansas is one of 15 states where residents can propose an amendment to the state constitution or refer a state law to voters. Legislators also have the authority to refer up to three amendments to voters. Arkansas legislators voted to put three constitutional amendments on the November ballot. Citizen groups also proposed two constitutional amendments, but the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled on Aug. 27, 2020 that Issue 4 and Issue 5 did not qualify for the ballot. A federal judge on Sept. 15 dismissed an appeal from sponsors. The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled on Sept. 17 that Issue 6, a referen-
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.
dum, did not qualify for ment the ballot either. Popular Name: A constitutional amendIssue 1: 0.5% Sales ment to amend the Tax for State Highways, term limits applicaCounty Roads, City ble to members of the Streets, Bridges, and General Assembly, to Other Surface Trans- be known as the "Arportation kansas Term Limits Popular Name: An Amendment" amendment to the Arkansas Constitution Issue 3: Changing continuing a one-half Arkansas' Citizen Initiapercent (0.5%) sales tive Process, Votes Reand use tax for state quired For Legislative highways and bridges; Ballot Issue Proposcounty roads, bridg- als and Publication Rees and other surface quirements transportation; and city Popular Name: A streets, bridges, and constitutional amendother surface transpor- ment to amend the protation after the retire- cess for the submisment of the bonds au- sion, challenge, and thorized in Arkansas approval of proposed Constitution, Amend- initiated acts, constitument 91. tional amendments and referenda (Information provided by Issue 2: Arkansas the UA Extension Office) Term Limits Amend-
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, Administra-
tion Building. South SideBee 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.
Health care workers have long been regarded as some of our nation’s most critical and courageous servants. During this time of challenges and uncertainty, this has never been more accurate. Each day, our health care professionals make tireless sacrifices to serve and protect our country, even when it means risking their lives to care for others. Congress overwhelmingly supported the men and women of the medical community who are treating Covid-19 patients and working to find a cure to address this public health crisis with the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This critical relief was a necessary lifeline for hospitals to continue providing services to meet the demands of communities and helping our doctors, nurses and other medical professionals stay safe while providing care and treatment for patients. Along with continuing to provide crucial resources like personal protective equipment, there is more we can do to support health care providers and ensure patients get reliable care. Listening to the needs of hospitals is incredibly important in the efforts to assist these vital facilities, protect the jobs they create and empower their ability to serve
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across Arkansas. I recently shared on the Senate floor some of the insights I heard from Arkansas’s health care community that Congress can deliver to directly help their mission. Telehealth has become vital to providing effective care for patients during this public health emergency. Access to medical providers without leaving home offers convenience and safety against potential exposure to Covid-19. Having the option to access virtual doctor’s visits can be a challenge, particularly for rural areas where broadband connectivity is limited. This emergency has amplified the need for enhanced broadband connection, but too often providers in rural communities are unable to meet the increased demand for telehealth services. My colleagues and I have introduced legislation to help health care providers expand telehealth benefits and improve access to broadband. The Health Care Broadband Expansion During Covid-19 Act would bolster funding for providers in rural areas to increase connectivity. This bill would help more patients get the care they need. We have a unique opportunity to see how the modifications and updates we made to health programs during this public health emergency can be beneficial
in the long term. The CARES Act provided the Department of Health and Human Services with the authority to waive telehealth requirements for Medicare during this emergency. Providers and patients have adapted to this expansion of telehealth opportunities. We can continue to strengthen this access by making these services permanent. That’s why I joined a bipartisan group of senators urging our nation’s top health agencies to make permanent the changes to telehealth requirements for Medicare authorized in the CARES Act. Last month, President Trump issued an executive order to improve health care in rural America by expanding telehealth services. The president’s action included a proposal to extend parts of the Medicare’s telehealth coverage. This is a step in the right direction. I look forward to working with the administration to implement a rule that will enhance the delivery of health care to Medicare patients. These actions will help patients continue to get quality, reliable care and support the men and women who provide it. The work these frontline health professionals and their colleagues do has only become more difficult in light of this public health crisis. We are grateful for all they do and represent.
eral funds to local communities for schools, roads, and other public services. Results from the 2020 Census will be used to determine the number of seats each state has in Congress and your political representation at all levels of government. https:// my2020census.gov/
Clinton, 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct 3. 2020. All area churches are invited to participate.
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The Roadkill Cookoff is scheduled for noon Oct. 3 at Archey Fork Park in Clinton. This year’s event will benefit Terry, the Clinton Police Department’s K9 officer. For more information call (501) 205-2117.
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Thelma Murray Shirley
Benny Carlton, God bless all with a who works in Pennsylifornia, visited her good week. vania, was home with mom Marion Smith his wife and children last week. She got to from Thursday through spend three days here. James & Joyce Tuesday during the Ruth Webb turned Burns holiday. He is the son 90 this week. She celof Grady and Bramlett ebrated her big day on Scotland Carlton. The weeks are flythe 16th. Jesse Howard reHer son and daugh- ing by. It already feels cently visited his uncle ter-in-law came last and looks a little like at Knobel. Saturday and spent the fall. The leaves are beThere has been ginning to dry and a $465 dollars donated week. Her grandson Clin- few are even chang- to the Shirley Museton Webb of Hous- ing color. I feel that um in memory of Ronton came on Tuesday we have truly lost this nie Ward, who was evening and spent the whole year. If you stay Calla Linn and Glenda night and flew back home and do not stay Keenihan's brother. If home on Wednes- busy one seems to more donations come day evening. Bren- not pay much atten- in I will keep you upda cooked her a good tion about the every dated. It would be nice birthday dinner and day things and they to see it pass $500. she had a pretty cake. begin to feel that they That was a thoughtful Her guests for dinner are unimportant and thing for them to do. were Ronny and Bren- the days just slide by. Jo Carol Hamilton da of Clinton, Thelma I like to be able to ex- .has moved to Hattievand Ruby Webb, Linda pect things and to get ille due to health probGail Belotti, of Wooster, excited as the seasons lems. Joyce and John Chris- change from one into Wanda Douthtopher of Conway, Bri- another. itt Owens called to Still not having thank me for writan Tatum and Tommy Davis of this commu- breakfast the first of ing about the class of nity. Brenda and Ron- each month. The com- 1954 last week. Peony returned home to munity center is still not ple who comment is Houston toward the having lunch and I hear what makes me try to that Doyle Scroggins is keep this column goend of the week. Donna and Rich- doing much better. ing. I have met some James Burns has very interesting people ard Sherrod have been getting some work do- just had extensive sur- through this column. ne on their home. They gery on his left foot. I had my first mess had new flooring put This is the third time of turnip greens out in their bedroom this on the same foot and of my garden last week. It looks very in the same place. week. Jimmy and I Each time it has got- were able to walk two pretty. I'm still working on ten larger. This one has trips around the walkthe cellar, I may be- one had grown quiet ing track in Shirley. We come a carpenter and large on the bottom of hope to up it to three a concrete mason be- his foot and the doc- next week.Our garden fore I'm through. I'm tors took a very large is good for us. not any good at it, amount of skin off. He but it's fun to try new is not suppose to put any weight on it for a things! I had rain gutters long time and it is goThe Idlehour Bridge installed on the house ing to take a long time this week. I'm hoping to heal. He will not be Club met on Conie it will calm the water out and about much Reamey's porch last for a while. God has week. High - Billie down when it falls. I want to say hel- blessed him again. Fendley; second - Carlo to all the folks at Til- This could have been ol Massey; traveling Cathy Farnell; bingo ly. Prayers that you all much worse. This has been a Rita Bintliff. stay well.
Crabtree area San Francisco, Cal-
Young subscriber - Joely Hinchey, 5-yearsold, bought a subscription to The Voice of Van Buren County so her daddy Will Hinchey can stay informed about what he did last week on his job as Clinton Water Department manager. She says she reads the paper to him all the time. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Nunley)
School menus
Clinton Elementary
Sept. 22 - Breakfast: Cereal, fruit. Lunch: Chicken fajita, pinto beans, applesauce. Sept. 23 - Breakfast: Mini waffles, fruit. Lunch: Chicken ’n noodles, green beans, carrots, fruit. Sept. 24 - Breakfast: Cereal, fruit. Lunch: Chicken strips, creamed potatoes, broccoli, fruit, roll. Sept. 25 - Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, fruit. Lunch: Pizza, baby carrots, corn, straw-
Ayers-Moore shower There will be a drive by bridal shower for Megan Ayers and Clay Moore on Sunday, Sep-
berries.
Clinton Junior High
Sept. 22 - Breakfast: Frudel Strudel, fruit. Lunch: Pizza, salad, corn, fruit/juice. Sept. 23 - Breakfast: Mini doughnuts, fruit. Lunch: Chicken Parmesan, salad, green beans, fruit/juice. Sept. 24 - Breakfast: Chocolate muffin, fruit. Lunch: Breaded pork patty, roll, creamed potatoes, broccoli, fruit. Sept. 25 - Breakfast: Pop Tart, fruit. Lunch: Chicken fajita flat bread, chips and salsa, sweet peas, carrots, fruit juice smoothie, fruit.
Crabtree is one of the communities that will get a visit from Van Buren County Veterinarian’s rolling rabies clinic. The clinic will stop at Lemings Grocery at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. It then moves on to Alread with stops at the Alread School at 8:45 a.m. and Bobby Keeling’s on Highway 16 at 9:25. Next it goes to the Chimes Community building at 10 a.m. Rabies vaccines are $14. Up in Snowball there will be a Poker Run to raise money for restoration and maintenance of the Snowball Gymnasium. Registration begins at 7 a.m. For more information call (870) 4486142. Do you know how Crabtree got its name? There was a Confederate veteran named William Crabtree - is the community named for him? If you know or have a good tale to tell, email voiceeditor@artelco.com with the story.
tember 27, from 1-3 p.m. in front of Clinton United Methodist Church. They are registered at Walmart, Target Patsy Ward and Bed, Bath and Beyond. Gifts also may be Formosa Sherry Carter left at the church office.
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Dennis Paul Domers
Dennis Paul Domers, 48, of Clinton was born on April 28, 1972 to Richard Lee Domers and the late Patricia (Murphy) Domers in Barber-
ton, Ohio and passed from this life on September 14, 2020 in Clinton. Dennis was one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He was preceded in death by his mother. Left to cherish his memory are his father; spouse, Jessica Domers; one son, Trendon Domers; three step-children, Aleena Rogers, Mateo Gonzalez, Jesse Downs; one sister, Kelly Oyler (John); one brother, Richie Domers (Jennifer); other relatives and many friends. A memorial service will be held in his honor at a later date.
September 22, 2020
Obituaries
passed from this life on September 12, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Edward ''Ed'' Barnett; and one brother, Willie Williams. She is survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Graveside services will Minnie Elizabeth Barnett be 10 a.m. Tuesday, SepMinnie Elizabeth Bar- tember 15 at Half Moon nett, 88, of Clinton, Arkansas Cemetery in Clinton. was born on July 12, 1932 in Clinton to the late Frank and Searcy County Rose Mary Kimbrell, May (Lovell) Williams and
76, of Marshall, Arkansas passed away Friday, September 18, 2020. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Red Hill Cemetery near Marshall. Velma Lee Harness, 92, of Marshall, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Graveside services were Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall, Arkansas.
Rain may change outlook for dove, teal season Arkansas Wildlife Magazine fields on WMAs are fowl hunters may want
Cooler weather and rain may bring mixed emotions for wingshooters looking forward to some September seasons. Cloudbursts brought on the wings of Hurricane Laura have transformed some areas of the state overnight, affecting the prospects for dove hunting and early teal season this year. Rain may put a little damper on dove fields in many areas this season, particularly those prepared with topsown wheat. Many of the fields prepared by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission fall into the top-sown wheat category, so hunters would be well advised to make an additional trip or two to the field before opening day Sept. 5. “We have a few fields that are crops that have been mowed, and staff was able to get out and prepare them before the rain set in, but any of the top-sown wheat fields should be checked before you head out,” Garrick Dugger, assistant chief of wildlife management for the AGFC, said. “Most of our dove
top-sown wheat because most of the areas we own usually are too wet in spring and early summer to plant agricultural crops for the dove opener.” Top-sowing wheat offers two benefits to hunters: It serves as an attractant for doves before the seed sprouts, and it creates forage for deer, rabbits and other wildlife later in the season as the wheat grows. “We have to manage for many species, and those wheat plots fulfill a dual purpose many hunters can benefit from,” Dugger said. “But please check the website to make sure those fields have been prepared before you head out this week to scout for doves. With the amount of rain most of the state has received, some of these fields may not be as attractive to doves on opening weekend.” Hunters looking for places to find some action during Arkansas’s early teal season, however, may have a bit of renewed excitement from the August rains. With only two weeks to wait until the Sept. 15 opening day of early teal season, water-
to check out areas like Frog Bayou, Ed Gordon Point Remove, Dardanelle and Cypress Bayou WMAs to look for standing water and fast-flying ducks. But biologists warn a lot can happen in two weeks, both with water levels and bird migrations. Hunters would again be wise to put on some rubber boots and do some ground-truthing for themselves. Arkansas’s dove season is Sept. 5-Oct. 25 and Dec. 8-Jan. 15. Dove may be hunted only with shotguns and may be taken from 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset. Mourning dove and white-winged dove have a daily limit of 15, combined. Eurasian collared-dove have no limit but must remain fully feathered in the field and while being transported from the field, for identification purposes. In addition to a hunting license, hunters must register for the Harvest Information Program for free by visiting www.agfc.com and clicking on the “Buy Licenses/Check Game'' tab or by calling 800364-4263. HIP registration is not available at license vendors out-
side of the AGFC. Visit www.agfc.com/dove for more information about dove hunting in Arkansas. Arkansas’s teal season is Sept. 1530. Shooting hours are from sunrise until sunset. Hunters may take up to six teal, which may be blue-winged, green-winged or cinnamon teal. No other duck species may be taken. Teal hunters may possess only nontoxic shot and must have
Sept. 26 named hunting, fishing day Randy Zellers went fishing during the Arkansas Game & Fish COVID-19 pandemic. … With National HuntArkansas Game ing and Fishing Day, and Fish Commission- we are raising awareers watched a special ness of the importance video at their regular- of our natural resourcly scheduled meeting es and the need to conSept. 17 from Gov. Asa serve them.” Hutchinson, recognizCommissioners ing Sept. 26 as Nation- with the Arkansas Game al Hunting and Fishing and Fish Commission Day in Arkansas and also unanimously approclaiming the week proved $735,444.68 to leading up to it as Ar- be transferred to the kansas Hunting and Arkansas Economic Fishing Week. Development CommisNow in its 49th year, sion’s Division of RuNHF Day is the largest, ral Services. This repmost effective grass- resents all fine monroots movement ever ey collected from wildundertaken to promote life violations in Fiscal outdoor sports and Year 2020 and will be conservation. Celebrat- given to educators to ed on the fourth Satur- increase conservation day of September, the education in Arkansas. federally recognized The Division of Ruholiday brings together ral Services distributes sportsmen and women the fine money through from across America to grants for which any celebrate the rich tra- teacher, principal or dition of hunting, sport other educator may apshooting and fishing ply. These grants can through organized lo- enhance learning opcal, state and national portunities for youth, events aimed at intro- especially in some of ducing new audiences the rural areas of Arto the outdoors. kansas, where educaIn the video tion dollars are at a preHutchinson said, “Ar- mium. Grants help prokansans’ love of fishing mote AGFC programs was evident this year such as Archery in the when we saw a signif- Schools, Project WILD icant increase in the and the Arkansas Youth number of people who Shooting Sports Pro-
gram. Many educators also use the grants to fund expenses for conservation-oriented field trips, such as those taken to AGFC nature
centers and hatcheries. All fine money collected in a county goes back to these education grants for that county.
a hunting license, federal and state migratory bird stamps and HIP registration. Visit www.
agfc.com/earlymigratory for more information about teal hunting in Arkansas.
PREVENT RABIES VAN BUREN COUNTY 2020 RABIES CLINIC
Protect yourself and your pets from rabies. Take your dogs and cats to a vaccination clinic near your home.
SATURDAY, OCT 3rd Crabtree Lemings Grocery..............................8:15 a.m. Alread School ......................................................8:45 a.m. Bobby Keelings, Hwy 16 of Alread...............9:25 a.m. Chimes Community Building ..................... 10:00 a.m. Dennard Fire Station...................................... 11:00 a.m. Plant Community Building .......................... 11:40 a.m. Old Lexington Church ................................... 12:10 p.m. Shirley Gym Parking Lot ............................... 12:40 p.m. Eglantine Church................................................1:20 p.m. FFB Lions Club Parking Lot.............................2:00 p.m. Edgemont Post Office ......................................2:40 p.m. Pee Dee Church ..................................................3:20 p.m. THURSDAY NIGHT, OCT 8th Clinton Pet Clinic, Arbor Sqr, Hwy 65N........7–8 p.m. SATURDAY, OCT 17th South Side, South Side School......................9:10 a.m. Morganton Fire Station....................................9:40 a.m. Choctaw Church of Christ............................ 10:10 a.m. Formosa Church of Christ ............................ 11:20 a.m. Scotland Community Building................... 12:15 p.m. Clinton Pet Clinic, Arbor Sqr, Hwy 65N.......1:00 p.m. THURSDAY NIGHT, OCT 22nd Clinton Pet Clinic, Arbor Sqr, Hwy 65N.........7-8 p.m. SATURDAY, OCT 31ST Clinton Pet Clinic, Arbor Sqr, Hwy 65N.......1:00 p.m.
The staff of The Voice of Van Buren County extends sincere condolences to all who have lost loved ones. If you wish to express your appreciation to friends, neighbors, family, church and community members with a Thank You on the obit page, call (501) 745-8040 or email voiceads@artelco.com
Dr. Myles Hill
Will be Administering the Vaccine Rabies Vaccine ~ $14.00 The following vaccines are also available at an additional charge. DOGS: Distemper, Hepatitis, Lepto, Pavo, P13........... $18.00 Bordetella.................................................................. $14.00 Snakebite Vaccine.................................................. $18.00 CATS: Feline Distemper, Calici, FVR.............................. $18.00 Feline Leukemia...................................................... $18.00
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Yellow Jacket football Clinton falls short against Dardanelle The Yellow Jackets lost their third game of the season at home Friday night against the Dardanelle Sand Lizards by a score of 3414. Clinton received the ball to start the game but after a punt Dardanelle went 48 yards down the field to score their first touchdown. With 8:17 left in the first quarter, the score was 7-0. The Jackets picked up a couple of first downs before having to punt. The Sand Lizards fumbled the ball and Clinton recovered at the 24. Jacob Hutto took the ball to the 5 yard line on two carries and quarterback Harley Tobin ran it in for Clinton’s first touchdown, tying the score at 7-7.
On their next possession, Dardanelle’s progress was stopped when a personal foul penalty backed them up to their own 40 and they ended up punting. With less than 3 minutes left in the second quarter, Dardanelle score a touchdown making the score 13-7 at half-time. Clinton picked up a fumble in the third quarter and Nick Epley ran 7 yards for a first down to the 48. Dardanelle intercepted a pass and ran two plays, going 70 yards, for another touchdown making the score 20-7. The Sand Lizards scored their fourth touchdown of the night on a short run with 1:06 left in the third quarter. Dardanelle scored
another touchdown in the fourth quarter, then the teams swapped touchdowns. Cody Davis carried the ball into the end zone after Hutto gave the Jackets a first and goal. Clinton moved the ball 65 yards to score their second touchdown and Dardanelle was up 34-14. Dardanelle made one more scoring attempt with a field goal. Epley blocked the attempt then picked up the ball and ran it to the 30. The Jackets turned the ball over on downs. The final score was 34-14. The Jackets conference opener is Friday against Central Arkansas Christian. It will be Senior Night for the school’s athletes.
The Junior Jackets fared better than the senior team in their game against Dardanelle defeating the Sand Lizards by a score of 22-6 Thursday night.
Field rededication Clinton’s Jim Tumlison Field was rededicated before Friday night’s game. The first game was played on the field Sept. 16, 1950 before it was named for Next week is Senior Night for Clinton students. (Photo by Denise Geer Burgess) long-time educator Jim Tumlison. His family The Sand Lizards won Friday’s game 34-14. (Photos from Facebook) were among those honoring the field and the man Friday. About 700 fans turned out that Flu vaccines will be given at Clinnight in 1950 to watch Watch the Yellow Jacket football ton Schools on Oct. 1, 2020. The disthe Yellow Jackets degames live on KHPQ on YouTube trict will be sending home more inforfeat Danville. mation and release forms soon.
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Guidelines released for basketball season With the start of high school basketball season less than a month away, the Arkansas Activities Association is looking to make the competition as safe as possible. The AAA released its guidelines for the season in accordance with the Arkansas Department of Health and Gov. Asa Hutchinson. One of the biggest changes to the season is tournaments and classics will not be allowed to be played with the exception of postseason tournaments. For schools without football, 34 high school varsity games and 28 junior high games can be played during the regular season. Football schools will be allowed 26 high school varsity basketball games and 24 junior high games. Multi-team jamborees will not be allowed. Family groups must be spaced 6 feet apart in seating areas. Tape, paint and signage with-
in the bleachers and around the facility will be required to mark areas where spectators can gather to maintain social distancing. Schools must specify where spectators and participants can sit. Masks are required with the exception of players actively participating. Concession stands can operate, but the health department’s directive for resuming restaurant dine-in operations released in May must be followed. Appropriate social distancing must be maintained on the sidelines and benches during games and events. Bench personnel must sit with a minimum of 6 feet apart and must be separated from the audience by at least 12 feet. Pregame introduction handshakes and postgame protocol of shaking hands between teams will be suspended. See healthy.arkansas.gov for complete guidelines.
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Scout fields for Calendar changes armyworms for Clinton district Danny Griffin Cooperative Extension Service
Livestock and hay producers should be scouting their pastures and hay meadows for fall armyworms. Armyworm infestations can wreak havoc on lawns, hay fields, pastures, and newly planted fall forages so scout these areas close and often. Armyworms were reported in the Rabbit Ridge area in pastures this last week. Producers should be scouting fields for armyworms. The armyworms could wreak havoc on pastures and hayfields. Fall armyworms do not overwinter in Arkansas instead the adult moths catch wind currents and gradually move into the state from the south and lay eggs. Fall armyworm damage can appear almost overnight. Infestations can be easily overlooked when the caterpillars are small and eating very little. Once caterpillars grow large and consume more grass, damage becomes apparent. Fall armyworm infestations can be expected from now through September. Producers should carefully examine grass blades, stems and organic debris at plant base, and soil surface in a 1 sq. ft. area. It is best to take at least 10 random 1 sq. ft. samples across the pasture or hay meadow. Female fall armyworm moths prefer to lay eggs in areas of abundant growth, so be sure to include a few of these areas in your 10 samples. Also, make note of the size of the armyworms. Knowledge of their size will help producers make sound management decisions. A 1 sq. ft. sampling device made of stiff wire or PVC pipe will make the sampling process much easier. Remember, armyworm outbreaks often occur in waves about 30 days apart, indicating the need for routine scouting. There are a few tips to remember about fall armyworms. First, do not treat when armyworms are tiny, how-
Note the inverted “Y” on the head of the adult armyworm. ever, get prepared. Several natural enemies such as parasites, predators and pathogens occur and can possibly eliminate or reduce populations in a short period of time. Many of you will remember a few years ago how the parasite, Cotesia marginiventris, showed up in large numbers and helped control fall armyworms in many fields. County agents and producers saw the small white cocoon cases (of the pupal stage) that were mistakenly thought by some to be armyworm eggs. We have seen on several occasions that population numbers will often decrease after a population of small larvae had previously been observed. Secondly, the fall armyworm has about 6 larval instars. The last few and particularly the fifth and sixth instars are when most of the damage to pastures occurs. Of the total foliage consumed, greater than 80–85% will occur at these stages. The best advice is to not get over-anxious and treat before necessary. Likewise, do not wait until they become too large. Harvesting an infested hay meadow is an option if the hay is mature. Most of the products recommended will work well on medium-sized larvae. Unlike cotton, corn or other crops the larvae have no place to avoid the insecticide and are easier to kill in pasture situations. The treatment threshold for fall armyworms is 3 or more worms per square foot. For more information call the Van Buren County Extension office at (501) 745-7117.
At the July School Board meeting, Clinton High School Principal Tim Smith requested the board consider the 12th grade students attend a partial day. Due to Covid-19, the high school cafeteria must have a different rotation because of limited space with the amount of students that will be on campus. The majority of the 12th grade students will need only 3 classes to meet the graduation requirements and could attend a partial day. The
students could return to campus for electives or participation in athletics. This situation would be a trial period for the year. The board approved the motion 6-0. Also at the meeting, adjustments were made to the 2020-22 school calendar due to the late start date mandated by Gov. Hutchinson, adjustments and discussion was made to add the graduation date, Fast Fridays, and parent/teacher conferences. No action taken.
At the August board meeting, members unanimously approved a revised 2020-2021 School Calendar. August 24 was scheduled to be the first day of school and May 28 the last day of school. The revision included the period from September 8-18 as all virtual instruction. With September 7 being the Labor Day holiday, and keeping travel and local events in mind, it was felt that this would be in the best interest of students and staff due to
the Covid-19 pandemic. The graduation date was added. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday and President’s Day holiday were removed. The end of the 1st nine weeks, parent/teacher conference dates, and flex dates were adjusted. Board members unanimously voted to use a $30,000 joint use agreement grant for track resufacing. The $30,000.00 grant was originally intended for resurfacing/repairs. The estimate to resurface/ repair the track was over $100,000. The district received confirmation from ADE to apply the funds to install a french drain and additional repairs.
History, goals of Extension service The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is the statewide research and extension agency serving Arkansas agriculture, communities, families and youth. It was established in 1959. The mission of the division is to discover new knowledge, incorporate it into practical applications and assist Arkansans in its application. With a presence in all 75 counties, the division is comprised of two principal units: the Agriculture Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service. Division faculty and facilities are located on five university campuses, at five regional research and extension centers, eight branch stations and other locations. An extension office is located in each county in cooperation with county governments. The community of Arkansas agriculture impacts about 270,000 people whose jobs directly or indirectly depend on agriculture, including the forestry sector. The $9.6 billion they receive in wages is more than 15 percent of the state’s total labor income. Agriculture accounts for more than $16 billion of value added to the state’s economy and 12 percent of GDP, greater than any state in the region. Points of Pride Drought was the biggest story in Arkansas agriculture in 2012 and the Divi-
The agency was established in 1959. sion’s extension specialists helped producers and homeowners manage water and minimize losses. Extension agents also helped producers obtain federal assistance during one of the most difficult periods of weather since the Dust Bowl. Division economists studied the monetary impact drought would have on agriculture in the state. Scientists and ed-
ucators in the Division are attacking childhood obesity in a project funded by a $4.78 million grant for five years from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The project identifies characteristics of the food environment that contribute to childhood obesity and thereby enables the proposed interventions to target
those children most at risk for obesity. Volunteers are an extremely important component of delivering Extension programs, particularly in 4-H, Extension Homemakers and Master Gardeners. In 2012, more than 82,000 volunteers donated in excess of 2 million hours with a total value to the state of $44 million.
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Puzzle solutions on page 5
Sudoku Sudoku: The objective is to fill a 9x9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes (also called blocks or regions) contains the digits from 1 to 9. A cell is the smallest block in the game. A row, column and region consists of 9 cells and the whole game consists of 81 cells.
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TV Trivia What was the name of the Lone Ranger’s horse? What was the name of Gilligan’s boat? S.S. Minnow
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Van Buren County Views
This was the Courthouse for many years until it was replaced by the current building. Over the course of 65 years, it withstood arsons, burglaries and a mob.
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CHURCH PAGE
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Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as First Baptist Church of Damascus 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
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Fishing Report
Craig Harrison of Bryant pulled this catfish, a 20-pounder, out of the Arkansas River recently using skipjack.
Central Arkansas
Little Red River
(updated 9-16-2020) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips.com (501690-9166) said the river remains low and clear with good water temperatures. Last week the water temperature was getting too warm due to lack of generation. The Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Power Administration and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission reached an agreement to increase the flow to regulate the water quality and this averted any damage to the trout population. With the cooler temps, the trout should feed more and become more active. The lake level is 461.4 feet msl and generation should remain the afternoon variety of 2-5 hours depending on the electrical power demand. Small flies such as mayfly nymphs, emergers and midges are still a good choice.
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 461.46 feet msl (normal conserva-
tion pool: 462.54 feet msl). (updated 9-162020) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level in the lake is at 461.46 feet msl and falling. It is 1.08 feet below normal pool of 462.54 feet msl. Crappie are still eating quite well on jigs, minnows and crankbaits in 12-30 feet of water. No reports on walleye. Black bass are in a funky mode, scattered from super shallow to deep. Lots of bream are still up that the bass are chasing, and fish are out deep and all in between, biting on a variety of baits. Fishing smarter, not harder, now will really pay off – just stay close to the bream or shad. Catfish are chewing all over the lake and rivers; use your favorite cut or live bait or homemade baits. Bream are eating up shallow out to 15 feet on small crankbaits, crickets, crawlers and inline spinners. Hybrid bass and white bass are feeding down for the most part but some are on top. Try 15-60 feet with spoons, inline spinners and muskie-style baits. Largo Specials are working well.
North Arkansas
White River
(updated 9-16-2020) Cotter Trout Dock (870435-6525) said, “The Arkansas Ozarks will be inundated with fall colors before long. Here in the Trout Capitol U.S.A., Cotter, Arkansas, our daily temperatures are moving towards the lower 80s, nighttime lows are in the high 50s, with sunny days. Just add a great catch of trout to that and you have perfection.” They report that the best baits to catch those trout are large, peach-colored fluffy eggs and rainbow-tinted spoons. This past week the rainbow trout Thomas Buoyant Spoon proved successful. Yellow Berkley Eggs are always a good bet for a lot of action; they’re also seeing a nice catch with the XFactor Bubblegum Pink Eggs. Sculpins continue to be the best lure for a brown. “Don't let the ideal autumn weather pass without a fishing excursion.”
Bull Shoals Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 674.91 feet
msl (normal conservation pool: 661.20 feet msl). Table Rock Lake above Bull Shoals on Wednesday was at 915.65 feet msl (normal conservation pool is 917.00 feet msl). (updated 9-16-2020) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock says it’s basically “September junk fishing right now.” The Army Corps of Engineers has been pumping the water out of Bull Shoals Lake this past week, which has some of the fish moving out on the points, and there is baitfish suspended deep off the points. The target range is 10-15 feet early in the morning, then going deeper to 2228 feet with a drop-shot later in the day. “Find the bait, find the fish,” he said. “If it’s hot, go deep. If it’s cloudy and windy, go shallow.” He says fish are getting up early for topwater baits, with poppers and Berkley Wake Baits also being good choices. He suggests trying Whopper Ploppers, buzzbaits or chatterbaits for powerfishing shallow water if it’s cloudy or stormy. Target shallow flats close to old creek channels with runoff. Work major creeks about halfway back and out to the main lake. As the sun comes up, he says, change tactics. Smallies and Kentucky bass are stacked out along main and secondary points, sunken islands, humps, channel swings, bluffs and bluff ends but are closer to main lake points in 26-32 feet depth. With shad present, fish position will change depending on sun, wind, current, clouds, and so forth. The shad are moving and so are the fish. Try a half-ounce jig in green pumpkin or-
ange or green pumpkin blue. Smallmouth bass are on gravel banks. Del says that at least the big crowds are thinning out now on the lake. There is still limited access to the ramps. He says the lake clarity is dingy to clear. Surface temperature is 81 degrees. At his last check, the water level was 16.5 feet high and falling.
Norfork Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 562.61 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 552.00 feet msl; AprilSept., 555.95 feet msl). (updated 9-16-2020) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort said the summertime heat had been forecast to cool down, “then we get a beautiful summer-type day in the upper 80s. Fishing has been going on steadily during the summer, but I haven’t had much time allotted to fishing. Over the last couple of weeks, I have been able to get back to somewhat of my normal routine, but I’m still not totally there yet. At least I have been out on the lake four or five times a week and actually have even been out in the afternoons, which is rare for me. I am mostly an early-morning fisherman. “At this time, it appears that bass fishing is the best bite, with walleye running a close second. Crappie fishing is improving and I think it will take off shortly. If you are a bluegill fisherman, the bite is very good. “I have been mainly trolling Berkley Flicker Minnows, size 7, in 25-32 feet of water. I
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am trolling at 1.4 mph with my trolling motor. I am still using 8-pound test monofilament line. I let out about 50 feet of line, then add on a snap weight with a 1-ounce sinker. I then let out another 50 feet of line. My bait is getting down to around 25 feet of water. With this method of fishing, I have caught almost all species in the lake except for striped and hybrid bass. “The type of area that has been best for me is the long shallow main lake points that jet way out into the lake. I try to follow the ridge of the point or stay slightly off to one side or the other keeping in the strike zone depth. My main goal lately has been looking for walleye. The best part of fishing this method is that if the walleye are not biting at the time, there will be largemouth bass and spotted bass to take up the slack. On two different occasions over the last week the channel catfish were hammering the baits. I bounce around different areas of the lake, from the midlake area, then up northeast to the Cranfield area, and then farther upriver. I have been able to catch a lot of walleye, but a lot of them have been short. I believe I have landed more keeper-size bass over the last couple of weeks than I have in a long time. If you are not into trolling, you can cast out a jig or worm and work it back to the boat along the bottom. Vertical-jigging a spoon will also work for all these species. I would use a half-ounce to three-quarter-ounce spoon and move around slowly jigging along the bottom.
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Recipes
Fresh pear bread In a bowl, combine eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into the egg mixture just
until moistened. Toss pears with lemon juice. Stir pears and walnuts into batter - batter will be thick. Spoon into 2 greased 9x5-inch loaf
• 3 large eggs, room temperature • 1-1/2 cups sugar • 3/4 cup vegetable oil • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 3 cups allpurpose flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon salt • 4 cups finely chopped peeled ripe pears (about 4 medium) • 1 teaspoon lemon juice • 1 cup chopped walnuts pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Squash Egg in the Hole • 1 large acorn squash • 2 teaspoons olive oil • 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper • Cooking spray • 4 large eggs • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves • 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Roses and elephant ears - from Robert Snyder’s flower garden in Clinton.
Preheat oven to 425. Trim off about 1/2 inch from each end of squash; discard. Slice remaining midsection of squash crosswise into 4 rounds. Remove seeds and membrane. Brush squash with oil, and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and crushed red pep-
per. Bake at 425 for 15 minutes or until squash is just fork tender. Remove baking sheet from oven. Crack an egg into the center of each acorn slice; sprinkle eggs with remaining teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to 350 and return to oven,. Bake for 12 minutes or until eggs are cooked. Serve immediately.