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Sept. 17 crash leaves one dead

Mustangs 47, Jackets 35 Quarterback Harley Tobin is on the run in Friday night's game against Central Arkansas Christian. All in all, it was a good week for Clinton sports teams as the volleyball team won at home against Harding Academy and Cross country overall 1st place was taken by Maddie Cabana with Allyson Wallace and Lexi Wallace also finishing in the Top 10. Story, more photos, Pages 6-7 (Photo by Denise Geer Burgess)

A two vehicle accident on Highway 65 South in Clinton left one person dead and two injured. The accident occurred at 11:15 a.m. Sept. 17 near the intersection of Highway 336. According to a report by Clinton police, a 2016 Chrysler driven by Daniel Alvin McMullin Jr., 19, of Heber Springs was heading south when it crossed the center line. The driver lost control and swerved into the southbound lane striking a 2018 Subaru driven by Melinda Tankersley, 61, of Drummonds Road, Tennessee, according to the report. The Chrysler appeared to have exited the highway on

the northbound side and traveled about 200 feet on the sidewalk before returning to the roadway and striking the Subaru, the report states. The Chrysler’s engine had been ejected and was sitting on the northbound sidewalk, according to the report. In the ambulance, the driver of the Chrysler was fighting the crew and had to be restrained until he was medicated, the report states. All three were taken by helicopters to Little Rock hospitals. Joy A. Longest, 61, of Drummonds Road, a passenger in the Tankersley vehicle, was pronounced dead at UAMS Medical Center.

Man charged in attack on wife A Bee Branch man was arrested Sept. 23 after deputies say he assaulted his wife at their home. Robert Dennis Thompson restricted the breathing of his wife by placing his arm across her throat and slapped her multiple times, according to an affidavit for arrest. The report stated that Thompson became angry because his wife didn’t answer his phone calls. She was sleeping when he came home about 11:30 p.m. and the attack began, the affidavit states. He then took

away her phone and would not let her call for help, the document states. The woman eventually convinced Thompson that he had broken her ear drum and he took her to the hospital, the affidavit states. Thompson, 30, has been charged with aggravated assault on a household/family member, a Class D felony; misdemeanor false imprisonment; interference with emergency communication-first degree, a misdemeanor, and domestic battery-third degree, a misdemeanor.

Coronavirus By the numbers - Sep. 27 Arkansas

Van Buren County

• Total Cumulative Cases: 174 • New cases: 487 • Total cases: 78,735 • Active cases: 6,965 • Hospitalized: 461 • Ventilators: 86 • Deaths: 1,160

• Total Active Cases: 10 • Active Confirmed Cases: 10 • Total Recovered Cases: 161 • Recovered Confirmed Cases: 159 • Total Deaths: 3

Scotland reopens community center The Scotland Community Center reopened Monday, September 28, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Some activities will resume such as daily billiard pool playing, gospel singing on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and bingo on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Ac-

tivities are open to all ages. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. at a cost of $4 per person. Masks will be required as well as a temperature check. The center has been closed for several weeks due to Covid-19 concerns.

It's only a drill Clinton Elementary students practiced the tornado and fire drill last week. The drills looked different due to social distancing, but the students did well, school officials reported. (Photo from Facebook)

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Ensuring support for rural Arkansas

September 29, 2020

Justices of the peace

By U.S. Sen. John Boozman gress to fix this over- reduced-price

When the House of Representatives unveiled its short-term funding bill, key priorities were inexplicably left out. I should stress from the outset that governing by short-term extensions is far from a preferable option. Congress should pass individual funding bills each year to avoid the chronic budget uncertainty that makes it difficult to plan ahead. This is the best way to reduce government spending, balance our budget and prioritize the needs of federal agencies. However, in the event of the last resort, a continuing resolution should never shortchange vital programs like the initial draft of this one did. The House’s first offering would have delivered a devastating blow to America’s farm community by leaving out a reimbursement to the Commodity Credit Corporation. The CCC is the funding mechanism for the bulk of our nation’s agricultural and conservation programs. In order for these programs to work as intended, the CCC must be reimbursed by Congress on an annual basis. For decades, the CCC has been routinely reimbursed without fanfare. Unfortunately, this year, it took an extra lift. When the word spread that CCC reimbursement had not been included in the House bill, over 40 agricultural organizations—representing farmers and ranchers across the country—urged Con-

Meetings All meetings are open to the public. Van Buren County Quorum Court, 6 p.m., third Thursday of the month at the Courthouse Annex, Highway 65, Clinton. Clinton City Council, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East. Damascus City Council, 6 p.m., second Tuesday of the month at City Hall on Highway 65. Fairfield Bay City Council, 7 p.m., second Monday of each month at 130 Village Place, Suite 2F in the conference room. Shirley City Council, 7 p.m., second Monday of the month at the Shir-

sight. Their message was clear: we simply can’t go forward without CCC reimbursement in the bill. My Senate colleagues and I listened to their message, and pressured the House to forge a bipartisan compromise on the CR that included funding for the CCC. A full CCC reimbursement means that farm and conservation program payments will go out as planned, offering farmers and ranchers a little bit more certainty and predictability to continue growing the food and fiber for this nation. This is welcome news as farmers and ranchers have faced more than enough challenges already this year. Along with unprecedented conditions created by the pandemic, agricultural producers have also been forced to cope with extreme weather events, low commodity prices and market volatility. Through all this adversity, they continue to produce the highest quality, lowest cost and safest food in the world. I am pleased that we came to an agreement as the last thing they needed was for Washington to make conditions even more difficult for rural America. The compromise CR also fixed another unforced error—the failure to extend the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program. Created by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the Pandemic EBT Program provides assistance to families of children eligible for free or

ley Community Center. Clinton Advertising and Promotion Commission, 6 p.m., third Tuesday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport on Highway 16 East. Shirley School Board, 6:30 p.m., fourth Monday of the month at the PD Room, Administration Building. South Side-Bee Branch School Board, 5:30 p.m., third Monday of each month in the Linda Pennington Conference Room. Clinton School Board, 5:30 p.m., third Monday of each month at the Administrative offices building. Van Buren County Library board of directors meetings are held at 4 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the library meeting room.

school meals who have been unable to benefit from these programs while closures are in place. With many school districts still implementing partial or full remote learning, parents continue struggling to ensure their children get healthy meals like those they would normally receive on campus. The compromise CR extends the program through the next fiscal year, which will help children who rely on the program to still benefit while closures remain in place. It is our duty to ensure that support for the programs we voted for are not unnecessarily delayed due to partisan politics in Washington. The programs funded by the CCC were authorized by the Farm Bill in an overwhelmingly bipartisan manner, and the Pandemic EBT Program was created by a bill that that received near universal support in the Senate. I am pleased that we were able to put our partisan differences aside to fund these priorities.

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Nov. 3 is Election Day For those planning to vote in person, the county’s four vote centers are at: Clinton Library; First Baptist Church in Fairfield Bay; Dennard Fire Department; and Bee Branch Fire Department. Voters may cast ballots of any of the four centers. Polls open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 7:30

p.m. on Election Day. Early voting begins Oct. 19 and runs through Nov. 2. Hours for early voting are: • Oct 19-23, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Oct 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Oct 26-30, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • Oct 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Nov 2, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Felony cases filed in September in Van Buren County Circuit Court Sept. 1 - James Coleman Guy, 37, Bee Branch, aggravated assault, Class D felony; domestic battering-1st degree, Class B felony. Sept. 1 - Timothy Nixon, 55, Clinton, terroristic threatening, Class D felony. Sept. 4 - Elder Tim Drumk Mo-Tiul, 19, Little Rock, possession of drug paraphernalia, Class D felony; possession of controlled substance-methamphetamine or cocaine, Class C felony Sept. 10 - Robert Lewis Warren, 30, Hattieville, possession of controlled substance-methamphet-

amine or cocaine, Class D felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, Class D felony; possession of drug paraphernalia to manufacture methamphetamine, Class B felony. Sept. 11 - Darcy Lovell, 29, Scotland, furnishing prohibited articles, Class B felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, Class D felony. Sept. 14 - Joshua Ward, 39, Bee Branch, possession of controlled substance-methamphetamine or cocaine, Class D felony; possession of drug paraphernalia with purpose

to manufacture methamphetamine, Class B felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, Class D felony. Sept. 15 - Geraldine Nixon, 41, Clinton, possession of methamphetamine or cocaine with purpose to deliver, Class B felony. Sept. 15 - Tabitha Sue Booher McKinney, 35, Bee Branch, possession of controlled substance-methamphetamine or cocaine, Class D felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, Class D felony. Sept. 15 - William Metcalf, 29,

Cabot, possession of controlled substance-methamphetamine or cocaine, Class D felony. Sept. 15 - Morgan Dowell, 44, Enola, possession of controlled substance-methamphetamine or cocaine, Class D felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, Class D felony. Sept. 15 - Nancy Jane Evans, 39, Clinton, possession of controlled substance-methamphetamine or cocaine, Class D felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, Class D felony.

Sept. 15 - Jerrod Lee Marshall, 30, Bee Branch, possession of controlled substance-methamphetamine or cocaine, Class C felony; possession of drug paraphernalia to manufacture methamphetamine or cocaine, Class B felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, Class D felony; false imprisonment, Class C felony; aggravated assault on household or family member, Class D felony; domestic battering-second degree, Class C felony. Sept. 15 - James Moss III, 33, Damascus, possession of

methamphetamine or cocaine, Class B felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, Class D felony; fleeing, Class D felony. Sept. 17 - Danyell Marie Ketchum, 33, Clinton, aggravated assault on family or household member, Class D felony. Sept. 23 - Robert Dennis Thompson, 30, Bee Branch, aggravated assault on household/family member, Class D felony. Sept. 23 - Christopher Kirby Powell, 28, Memphis, TN, sexual assault-2nd degree, Class B felony.

Game & Fish offers free tests for deer disease by Randy Zellers no confirmed evidence ed and to not consume tiple options. Visit www. Arkansas Game & Fish of a human ever get- any animal known to be agfc.com/cwd for test-

Help the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission by having this year’s harvested deer tested for chronic wasting disease at one of more than 100 free testing locations throughout The Natural State this season. “This is not a food safety test, and there’s

ting CWD from eating venison, but we still want to offer our hunters this free test to keep them enjoying the sport of deer hunting,” said A.J. Riggs, wildlife health biologist in the AGFC’s Research, Evaluation and Compliance Division. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strongly recommend all hunters who are hunting in areas where CWD is known to be present have their deer test-

sick of any disease. Our testing sites give hunters the ability to make that decision.” This year the AGFC will have 100 CWD drop-off containers placed throughout the state to take samples from any hunter who wants to submit a sample. Riggs says the AGFC has worked hard to supply at least one test site in every county, with counties in the known CWD Management Zone having mul-

ing locations. “Individual result times may speed up a little, depending on when the sample is placed and what day our staff is able to get to a container site for pick up,” Riggs said. “Samples then have to be thawed and collected before sending to the diagnostic lab, so hunters still should plan to store the animal for a couple of weeks before they get their results.”

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Obituaries

Doyle Scroggins

Doyle J. Scroggins, 88, of Scotland, Arkansas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was called home after a courageous battle with Covid-19. He was born April 22, 1932 and was a retired barber, cattleman, community organizer, and veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hayes Scroggins and Bertie Russell Scroggins, and siblings Euin Scroggins, Fern Hornbuckle, Mildred Mahan, and Weldon Scroggins. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary

Scroggins; his daughter, Sherry Tanner (Fred); one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Claudia Jean Crow of Morrilton. After graduating from Scotland High School in 1950 he attended Arkansas State Teacher's College before enlisting in the United States Navy where he served during the Korean War. He opened The Amboy Barber Shop in North Little Rock in 1958, which he operated with great success. Doyle also ran a thriving cattle operation, The Scroggins Ranch. Doyle retired in 1999 to spend time traveling, riding his favorite horses, Rambler and Bojangles, serving as Head Trail Master in the Chuck Wagon Races, going dancing, shooting pool, and being active at the Scotland Senior Center. He was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church in Clinton . Visitation was Satur-

day at Foster Cemetery in Scotland, followed by a graveside service.

Eric Krahmer

Eric Lee Krahmer, 45, of Clinton, Arkansas, loving husband, father, and papaw, went to be with the Lord September 26, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Eric was born October 4, 1974 in Bell Gardens, California to Louis and Gayle (Lavine) Krahmer. Eric served as a police officer for many years. He found his heart in that duty. Eric also had a love for fast cars. He liked watching them and driving fast himself. He is proceeded in death by his mother; grandparents Louis and Emma Krahmer, and Eric and Hilda Lavine. Left behind to cherish his memory is his dad, Pete Krahmer; wife Samantha; sons Lathen Krahmer and E.J. Rolen; daughters Lauren

There have been a few cases of Covid-19 in dogs and cats. (Photo from CDC)

Little chance that pets spread coronavirus From the CDC

What you need to know • A small number of pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, have been reportedexternal icon to be infected with the virus that causes Covid-19, mostly after close contact with people with Covid-19. • Based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading Covid-19 to people is considered to be low. • It appears that the virus that causes Covid-19 can spread from people to animals in some situations. • Treat pets as you would other human family members – do not let pets interact with people outside the household. • If a person inside the household becomes sick, isolate that person from everyone else, including pets.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some coronaviruses cause cold-like illnesses in people, while others cause illness in certain types of animals, such as cattle, camels, and bats. Some coronaviruses, such as canine and feline coronaviruses, infect only animals and do not infect humans.

Risk of people spreading the virus that causes Covid-19 to pets

We are still learning about the virus that causes Covid-19, but it appears that it can spread from people to animals in some situations. A small number of pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, have been reported external icon to be infected with the virus that causes Covid-19, mostly after close contact with people with Covid-19.

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Infected pets might get sick or they might not have any symptoms. Of the pets that have gotten sick, most only had mild illness and fully recovered.

Protect pets if you are sick

If you are sick with Covid-19 (either suspected or confirmed by a test), you should restrict contact with your pets and other animals, just like you would with people. Until we know more about this virus, people sick with Covid-19 should avoid contact with pets and other animals. • When possible, have another member of your household care for your pets while you are sick. • Avoid contact with your pet including petting, snuggling, being kissed or licked, sharing food, and sleeping in the same bed.

(Heath) Goodrich, Haley Rolen, Andrea Krahmer; three grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton.

Danel Edwards

Danel “Buck” Fay Edwards, 75, of Clinton, Arkansas, departed from this world Wednesday, September 23, 2020. He was a cowboy through and through and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Wayne Heather

Wayne Eugene Heather, 62, of Cherry Valley, departed this life on September 9, 2020,

• If you must care for your pet or be around animals while you are sick, wear a mask and wash your hands before and after you interact with them. If you are sick with Covid-19 and your pet becomes sick, do not take your pet to the veterinary clinic yourself. Call your veterinarian and let them know you have been sick with Covid-19. Some veterinarians may offer telemedicine consultations or other plans for seeing sick pets. Your veterinarian can evaluate your pet and determine the next steps for your pet’s treatment and care.

September 29, 2020 at his home. Wayne was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on December 28, 1957, and was the son of Billy Heather and Wincie (Sweeney) Hollewell. He was a truck driver for many years but became a jack of all trades later in life. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and hunting. He r was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother who raised him, Mattie Mae (Tackett) Smith. He is survived by his father of Marshall, Missouri; mother of Texas; two sons, Paul Heather and wife Shannon, and Jared Heather, both of Conway; two daughters, Melissa Lovette and husband, James, of Conway, and Carrie Collins and husband, Kenneth, of Clinton; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Mt.

Zion General Baptist Church at Morganton.

practice healthy habits around pets and other animals. • Wash your hands after handling animals, their food, waste, or supplies. • Practice good pet hygiene and clean up after pets properly. • Talk to your veterinarian if you have

questions about your pet’s health. • Be aware that children 5 years of age and younger, people with weakened immune systems, and older adults are more likely to get sick from germs some animals can carry.

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Searcy County

Phillip Carl Clark, 55, of Marshall, Arkansas passed away Monday, September 21, 2020. Services were Sept. 26 at the Marshall Assembly of God parking lot. Interment was at Galatia Cemetery in Norfork, Arkansas. Glenn Underwood, 87, of Gilbert, Arkansas passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. Henrietta Reid, 80, of Marshall, Arkansas passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. Graveside services were Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Marshall Memorial Gardens. Madge Ratchford, 94, of Marshall, Arkansas passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Graveside services were Monday, September 28, 2020 at Marshall Memorial Gardens in Marshall.

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Lottie Carroll celebrated her birthday Sunday with her children taking her out to eat. They included her daughters Tawana Rolen, Karen Barnett of Clinton, Jeannie Long of Clinton, and sons Jim Carroll of Greenbrier and Jerry Carroll. Also at the celebration were her grandchildren Ashlee and Tawny Long and Blake Barnett, great-grandson Isaiah Long and friends Amy and Logan Smith. Sunday visitors of Lois Compton were Mary Beth Price of Conway and Saturday visitors were nieces Kathy Berry and Rhonda Carlton and friend Becky Burgess. Barbara Watts brother-in-law who lives in Mountain Home has had Covid-19 but his wife didn't catch it from him. The featured class this week is the class of 1952. Twenty graduated and eight of them are still living. those still living are Lodean Reeves of Shirley, Lois Jean [Hensley] Coley of McRae, Martha (Hunt) Goldman of Shirley, Reba Sue (Williams) McNabb of Fort Worth,

Texas, Bill Little (Royce) of Clinton, Darrel Nichols of Clinton, Donald K. Privitt of Columbia, Missouri and Wilburn Weaver,\ of Banner Mountain, Shirley.They have an even count, four boys and four girls. I do believe fall has fell.

Patsy Ward Formosa

Marion Smith spent two days in the hospital with a blood clot in her chest. She is back home now and doing better. She said she gives thanks to the Lord for helping her through. She would also like all our prayers. Hope you

PREVENT RABIES VAN BUREN COUNTY 2020 RABIES CLINIC

Stay healthy around animals

In the United States, there is no evidence that animals are playing a significant role in the spread of Covid-19. Based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals Crossword Solution spreading Covid-19 to people is considered to be low. However, because all animals can carry germs that can make people sick, it’s always a good idea to

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.

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Summer is over and all our warm-weather wear must go to make room for our Fall clothing.

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are back to normal real soon, Marion. Marion's son, David Dwight Smith, went to school and graduated from Clinton. I'm sure several of you will remember him. He joined the Coast Guard not too long after graduation. He retired from it after 20 years. He then moved his family to McGee, Arkansas. He now works as a supervisor on the Desha County road department. Marion said he has published his first book. The title of it is "Life Stories.” The books are being sold on Amazon. DeLane Story had eye surgery on Wednesday. The doctor said it went well. She says now she has to put drops in several times a day. Her son and daughter-inlaw, David and Pinyan Story, came on Monday and are spending a couple of weeks with her. Donna and Richard Sherrod and Ann Mann went to Conway on Thursday. Richard went for his lab work, then they went shopping at Sam's. On the way home they stopped at Wagon Wheel Restaurant in Greenbrier and had lunch. Marva and RG Ward spent two weeks camping at the lake. John and Teresa Ward and Sindee

and David Morse joined them there and they all had a good time. Last Sunday they all went on Sindee and David's party barge to Janssen's Lakefront Restaurant for breakfast. Coming to the lake to visit them was Frankie and Erica and boys, Rylan and Landon. Rylan celebrated his birthday on the 18th. Jacklyn and Allen Farrow and boys, Remington and Riggin, also came over and camped for three days and Remington had a birthday party while they were there. Belated birthday wishes go out to Rylan and Remington. Marva went to the cardiologist on Thursday and had a nuclear stress test. She will find out the results next week. Brian and Debbie Tatum and Tom and Leigh Davis hosted a birthday celebration on Sunday afternoon for Ruth Webb at the Community Center. Ruth had her 90th birthday last week, but got to have another party. Those attending besides the hosts were, DeLane Story, Ann Mann, Donna Sherrod, Earlene Brecheen and myself. Ruth said it was the first time she had ever had a surprise party! I wish everyone a good week. God bless all with good health.

90th birthday - Ruth Webb celebrates her 90th birthday again on Sunday afternoon at a small gathering hosted by Tom and Leigh Davis and Brian and Debbie Tatum. (Photo by Patsy Ward)

James & Joyce Burns Scotland

This has been a busy week. James Burns finally had surgery on his foot and it will be two or three months before he can put any weight on it. He is such a people person, this is going to be very hard on him to not get out and see everyone. Give him some time to heal, then give him a call and chat. He has been told if he gets the virus, he cannot survive. We are still not having our First Saturday Breakfast because of the virus and we will let you know when that changes. Attention folks - After much consideration the Scotland Senior Center has reopened as of Monday, Sept. 28 at 8 a.m. Come see what you can do and eat a great lunch for $4 per person. All are welcome. Doyle Scroggins was a very conscientious person and just a few weeks ago we were talking and he told me how careful he and Mary were to avoid any chance of exposure to the virus. When I heard about him having it and being in the hospital, it reminded me how it just takes being near to someone that is positive to be exposed. We were very sad to hear about his death and want to remember him and his family in our prayers. We have several in our community that are in need of prayers for themselves and friends and family. Prayer is a very strong medicine. I have heard there are others in our community that have lost

close family and friends to the virus. Some have had serious health problems and some have been very healthy. Even if you do not think you will get it, please, out of respect for others, wear a mask for those that could not survive or stay away. Scotland is planning its 5th annual Trunk or Treat for Halloween. Have a safe and happy week. If you want to add something to the news article, call 5923935 and we will get it there.

Crabtree/ Alread Dortha Borecky tells us that Crabtree was named for a man called Jim Crabtree. Previously, the community was called Rosemont. She said her grandfather, William J. Williams, was the first post master in 1904. He was paid $11. She said this information is from the U.S. Register of Civil, Military, Naval service: 1863-1959. Dortha is a volunteer at the museum in Clinton. Alread transplant Amy Owen, who is teaching in Alaska now, reports that she has officially seen the aurora borealis as well as three shooting stars. She says the stars are big and bright. And it has already been snowing. Stay warm, Amy.

CLUBS The Idlehour Bridge Club met at the home of Emma Hink. High Jo Nell Warren; second - Cathy Farnell; traveling - Rita Bintliff; bingo - Emma Hink.

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Mustangs leave Jackets in the dust The Yellow Jackets lost their fourth straight game Friday night at Jim Tumlison Field in Clinton. The Central Arkansas Christian Mustangs brought a high-powered offense to town for Clinton’s conference opener and walked away with a 4735 win. The Jackets, however, showed improvement over the previous losses, scoring four touchdowns in the second half. Clinton received the ball to start the game but had to punt after three plays. The Mustangs moved the ball 61 yards to score their first touchdown with 7:15 remaining in the first quarter. The point after attempt was off and the score was 6-0. Nick Epley picked up a first down after making a catch. But the Jackets fumbled and the Mustangs ran the ball to the Clinton 10 yard line. Jasper Burgess picked off a CAC pass. Sophomore quarterback Harley Tobin and Jacob Hutto teamed up for a first down and after a penalty against Clinton, Brody Emberton picked up 7 yards. In the second quarter, Burgess caught a pass and advanced the ball to midfield then Tobin got to the 35 on a quarterback keeper. A penalty for an illegal block in the back moved Clinton back and they ended up having to punt. The Mustangs scored their second touchdown on a long pass by a running back and CAC led 13-0. Clinton kicker Aldrich Infante switched to the speciality team and ran the kickoff to about the 40. After a pass off the fingertips of Blaine Emberton, the Jackets turned the ball over on downs. The Mustangs

scored their third touchdown with a 62-yard pass and the score was 20-0. With 2:42 left in the half Epley caught a pass and Clinton was on the scoreboard 207. Before the quarter was over, CAC scored another touchdown and the half-time score was 26-7. In the third quarter, Blaine Emberton caught a pass and moved the ball to the Mustang 35. Epley picked up 10 yards behind a block by Spencer Bannister then Tobin ran the ball to the 2 yard line. Cody Davis punched it in and the score was 26-14. CAC went 64 yards on two plays and the score was 33-14. With 1:10 left in the third, Clinton moved the ball downfield mostly on a series of running plays and Hutto got it across the goal line to end a 55 yard drive. After a 2-point conversion, the score was 33-22. In the fourth quarter, the Mustangs scored on a run from the 15 and the Jackets were behind 40-22. Burgess broke a tackle and picked up 33 yards on a throw and catch to the 2 yard line. Hutto carried the ball over the goal line and the score was 4029. CAC scored one more time with 1:32 left in the game, moving ahead of Clinton 47-29. The Jackets answered once more as Burgess snatched Tobin’s up-for-grabs pass. The 2-point attempt failed and the final score was 47-35. A ceremony before the game honored Clinton’s senior fall athletes as well as those from last spring. Clinton’s junior team took on Central Arkansas Christian the night before and came away with a 38-24 win.

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Sponsored by J.P. M. Philips VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2020-24 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:

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Section 1: $2,599.51 be appropriated into the Election Commission bugget as stated above.

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The sum of $4,040.52 be appropriated into line item 3009-0700-2023 Machinery Repairs and Parts.

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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.

Joe Cebula landed a stringer-full of slab crappie fishing Norfork Lake recently. Photo provided by Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort.

Central Arkansas

Little Red River

(updated 9-232020) Fish ’N Stuff (501-834-5733) in Sherwood reports that the water is a little high. The trout bite is getting better. Trout Magnets in pink color and gold-colored countdowns were working best, along with the olive maribou jig.

Greers Ferry Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 460.67 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.54 feet msl). (updated 9-232020) Fish ’N Stuff (501834-5733) in Sherwood says the water is a little low and clear. Bass are good on a dropshot in 20 feet of water on main lake points. Also, they’re biting topwaters, Zara Spooks and Whopper Ploppers. Walleye are being caught drop-shotting and with nightcrawlers on the main lake points in 15-20 feet of water.

Arkansas River at Morrilton (updated

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2020) Charlie Hoke at Charlie's Hidden Harbor at Oppelo (501354-8080) said catfishing is mostly what’s going on just off the river in his area. Catfish are being caught on limblines with yo-yos up the Petit Jean River and Point Remove Creek using cut bait. Also, anglers are drifting across the points, mainly the jetties, and going upstream and dropping down on the drift to catch cats, also using cut bait. “Then, we’ve got our bass and they are weird,” Charlie said. “There is really no pattern right now.” He said anglers are catching them where you can find slackwater off the river, between 0 and 30 feet. Anglers are fishing these jetties just above his area. “What they’re doing, they’re using jigs, black and blue. And they’re using crankbaits and those will be in the shad color or pearl color still.” On up into the mouth of the Petit Jean and at Flag Lake Cutoff, anglers are getting into some white bass and fishing the mudlines with crankbaits early in the day for success.

And that’s basically it, he said. No reports on crappie or bream. A little less than two weeks ago, he adds, bream were being caught on Rooster Tails and going down the grass lines. Charlie adds that he’s not getting many anglers, but he is seeing goose hunters come in and “they’re doing real good.” Canada goose season is open, as is early teal season. “The teal are not here yet up around me. A few are getting shot but not much.”

North Arkansas

White River

(updated 9-232020) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said Bull Shoals Lake is slowly nearing its desired power pool level (the lake is now just 10 feet above pool). “We continue to see ample generation, lots of water feeding our prime fishing spots. Average generation has been 16,000 cfs, five units, during the past week. “While the brown bite isn't as active as we wish it would be, we're still seeing a number of healthy browns brought

in, photographed and released for another day. Keep a variety of live bait on board for the browns – sculpins first, then minnows and crawdad tails. Place your bait near the river bottom and to the sides of the main channel when generation is as high as it's been. The rainbows haven't been as picky; lots of success with pink or white worms and bubblegum pink mouse tails. Garlic-scented eggs on the eye of the hook will stir up some excitement and add to your creel count. “Cooler autumn temperatures surprised us this week; it's time to add a layer or two in the early morning hours and prepare for warm afternoons. Thanks for sharing our love of the North Arkansas Ozarks in the Natural State.”

Bull Shoals Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 671.24 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 9-232020) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock reports that even though Bull Shoals Lake has dropped considerably since the summer, there is still limited access to the ramps. He says it’s “September junk fishing right now.” The Army Corps of Engineers has been pumping the water out, which has some of the fish moving out on the points, and there’s baitfish suspended deep off the points. Target 10-15 feet depth in the

early morning, then 2228 feet with a drop-shot later in the day. “Find the bait, find the fish,” Del says. If it’s hot, go deep. If it’s cloudy and windy, go shallow. He’s been getting up early for the topwater bite with poppers, and Berkley Wake Bait has been good. Try Whopper Plopper, a buzzbait or chatterbait for power fishing “shallow” if it’s cloudy or stormy. Target shallow flats close to old creek channels with runoff. Work major creeks halfway back and out to the main channel. As the sun comes up, change tactics. Smallies and Kentucky bass (spots) are stacked out oblong main and secondary points, sunken islands, humps, channel swings, bluffs and bluff ends, but are closer to main lake points in 26-32 feet. With shad present, fish position will change depending on sun, wind, current, clouds, etc. The shad are moving and so are the fish. Try a half-ounce jig in green pumpkin orange or green pumpkin blue. Smallmouth are on gravel banks. Del notes that at least the big crowds are thinning on the lake, making angling better. He says the clarity there is dingy to clear and the surface temperature is 87 degrees. At his last check, the lake was 14 feet high and falling (10 feet and falling on Wednesday).

Norfork Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 561.00 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 552.00 feet msl; AprilSept., 555.95 feet msl) (updated 9-16-

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2020) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort said the bite for all species on Norfork Lake is getting better and better. September fishing can have its challenges due to the changing water temperatures, changing lake levels, and frontal systems, but all species are biting. “Not necessarily every day,” he says, “but I believe they call that fishing. The striped bass bite is getting pretty good. Crappie are moving back to the brush, so at least you know where to find them. The walleye bite has been good, but it does take some work to locate them. The bass bite is almost always good whether you like to catch them in shallow or in deep water.”

Norfork Tailwater

(updated 9-232020) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870435-2169) said Norfork Lake fell 1.4 feet to rest at 5.7 feet above seasonal power pool of 555.75 feet msl and 18.5 feet below the top of flood pool. The Norfork tailwater had wadable water at night. Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes are dropping at an increased rate and wadable water could be weeks away. The Norfork is fishing well. Navigate this 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).

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Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as First 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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WE GIVE HONOR TO OUR VETERANS THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN OF OUR ARMED FORCES

Thank You!

Albert H. Porter