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County looks at cuts for 2020 Van Buren County needs to cut a half-million dollars from its 2020 budget. Budget committee Chairman Brian Tatum said Thursday evening that according to revenue projections, the county will have $4.7 million available, about $475,000 less than a year ago. “Last year was tough,” Tatum said, “this year will be tougher.” He noted that the county made
it through 2019 without having many layoffs. “I’m not sure we can do that this year.” “We knew this was coming,” said committee member Dell Holt. County Judge Dale James handed out some material he had gathered from surrounding counties to compare numbers of employees and other financial information. He said Van Buren County
has one of the lower millage rates at 3 percent while most counties are 5 percent. James said he is not advocating raising the millage, but noted that the rate was 5 percent when the Fayetteville Shale came into play and the rate was reduced. Holt said it may be time to think about increasing the millage rate. Also at the meeting:
- Justices of the peace are hearing some complaints about the proposal to close most polling places in the county. There will be polling places in the north, south, east and central parts of the county, but people in the western part of county feel “isolated” because there is no polling place there, Tatum said. - James will talk to Arkansas Telephone Co. to see
if they can give the county a better price for telephone and internet. County considering going with an out-of-county company at a substantial savings. - Discussed continuance of 1 cent sales tax, which sunsets on Nov. 1, 2020. The first year of the proposed 30-year sales tax would go to pay off the library, the next 29 years tax would be split among fire departments,
hospital, emergency services. Tatum said there is a lot of misunderstanding about the tax and said people should contact him if they have questions about it. Department budgets are due Oct. 1. “The department heads can tell us where they’re going to cut, but it all comes down” to the Quorum Court, James said. “You’ve got a tough, tough, tough job this year.”
Proposal sets rules establishing private clubs
Wildcats 57, Jackets 44 (above) Ethen Drake evades tacklers Friday night. The Yellow Jackets lost the conference home game to Harding Academy. Full coverage, Pages 6-7. (Photos by Robert R. Gaut)
(right) The Yellow Jacket cheerleaders entertain the crowd Friday night.
Calendar Chili King Cookoff is set for 11 a.m.3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in downtown Clinton. $5 for chili, music, games, arts and crafts, and jalapeño eating contest. The Little Red River Studio Tour in Clinton is Oct. 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 13 from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. The free self-guided tour features six art studios and opportunities to see work by 10 artists. For maps, visit Rock N Java Coffee Cafe, 230 Highway 65S. Oct. 11 and 12 are the dates for
the 70th Fall Festival Arkansas State Square Dance Federation. The event will be held at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds and will include the Grand March, tea cup auction, split the pot, and line dances. For more information contact Theresa at 501-238-2713. Still On The Hill returns to Fairfield Bay for a performance Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Conference Center. There is no charge for the concert, which begins at 2 p.m., or for parking. Donations for future events will be accepted. Sponsored by the North Central Arkansas Foundation for Arts and Education.
Search finds 8 grams of drugs Jail administrator Michael Shamoon stopped a speeding vehicle on the afternoon of Sept. 25 on Highway 65 in Clinton. Reporting that the driver was “nervous and disoriented,” Shamoon called for a drug-sniffing dog, according to the affidavit for arrest. Clinton Police officer Josh Patterson responded with his dog, Terry, and the dog alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics, according to the report. A search turned up approximately 8 grams of a crystal-like substance, according to the court document. Randy Scott Eoff, 29, of Little Rock has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class C felony, and speeding. Two passengers in
Eoff the car also were arrested., Tiffany Trammell, 27, of Springfield was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class C felony. Larry Robert Sims, 23, of North Little Rock, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class C felony, and fleeing on foot, a misdemeanor.
2 charged in try to pass cigarettes
An attempt to pass cigarettes to an inmate at the Courthouse has
If you’re looking for an alcoholic beverage to enjoy with dinner at a restaurant, Fairfield Bay is the place to go. There are 10 private club licenses held by restaurants, the bowling alley, golf course and country clubs as well as one VFW, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. There is one in Clinton as well as a VFW. Justice of the Peace John Bradford introduced an ordinance at last month’s Quorum Court meeting outlining the procedures to request a private club license in unincorporated Van Buren County. His proposal states that an establishment serving alcohol must be at least 1,500 feet from any school, church, day car, assisted living center, alcoholic or narcotic dependency center, public park or. youth activity organization within the unincorporated area of
Van Buren County. It also restricts the number of private club permits allowed at a ratio of one to every 5,000 residents of the county. That would allow for three private club licenses to be issued in the county, which has a population of about 17,000. That would not affect the number of private licenses issued in the city limits. No ordinances could be found on how to request a permit in the city of Clinton. Bradford said he has not been approached by anyone asking to establish a private club but thinks the county should get ahead of the game and come up with a policy. The proposed ordinance received a first reading in September and should be on the agenda for October. The Quorum Court meets at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Courthouse Annex. The meetings are open to the public.
resulted in the arrest of two. Lauren Cates, 28, of Bee Branch has been accused of furnishing prohibited articles after Jail Administrator Michael Shamoon, who was assisting with security at the Courthouse said he observed what appeared to be signals between Cates and inmate Elmer William Hill during court, according to an affidavit for arrest. Hill, 31, of Bee Branch also was charged with furnishing prohibited articles.
stop on Highway 92 East, he said the driver appeared “very nervous, was shaking and couldn’t sit still,” according to the report. During a search of the vehicle, Beeson located a .45 caliber handgun with a loaded magazine next to it in the center console, a flashlight containing approximately 0.3 grams of suspected methamphetamine, and in a paper towel, the end bulb of a glass smoking device, according to the report. Michael Hill, 27, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony; and tampering with physical evidence, a misdemeanor. Plea and arraignment is set for Sept. 30 in Van Buren County Circuit Court.
Bee Branch man faces charges
A Bee Branch man faces drug charges after he was stopped Sept. 8 for driving a vehicle with no license plate, according to an affidavit. After Deputy Matthew Beeson made the
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THAT
Much More
GIRL
To a stranger perhaps It won’t look like much But to me it’s more Than a simple touch
BANNER MOUNTAIN by Freeda Baker Nichols
Catching the bride’s bouquet
It tells me you’re here Close by my side It shows me your heart With nothing to hide
FICTION Later that morning, Victoria opened her flower shop, as usual. She didn’t know how she could get through the day worrying about her cat. She set to work filling the orders on her list, as well as taking new orders by phone. Keeping busy was a big help. As she handled the sweet-smelling roses, an idea came to her. She picked the freshest ones and began to create an arrangement. Before noon, Paige dropped by to visit. “What’s this?” she asked, looking at the new arrangement. “That’s more beautiful than Carolyn’s bouquet.” “I’m sending that to the new vet.” “Don’t you think it’s a little odd to send him flowers?” Odd or not. Victoria sent them. It was the first time she had sent flowers to a man. Her mother would never have done that. But her mother had never been 26 and alone, without a prospective bridegroom. Something had to be done about that situation. Sending flowers might be a solution. If not a solution, at least, a chance to liven up her life. Maybe you won’t even like him, she told herself. Maybe not, she agreed, but the thought of meeting him presented an exciting challenge. She wouldn’t rest now until she met him. In the meantime, her thoughts turned back to Wasper. She rushed home after closing the shop, hoping to find him there. But he was not. Tom dropped by after work and expressed his regret for scaring the cat away. “I really tried to catch him,” he explained. “I know you did.” “Cats aren’t very loyal…” he began. “Enough. Stop right now! Cats are smarter than some people give them credit.” “Well, if he’s sup-
With skin against skin In that singular way We share much more Than simple words can say
The feelings that flow Like a clear water spring Refresh and renew With the love that they bring posed to be your cat, he’ll come back to you.” “What do you mean if? He is mine!” “I came by to cheer you up, but I’m only making things worse,” he said, in a tone that caused her to reflect on her own unforgiving manner. “I’m sorry. You don’t deserve this. Please forgive me, Tom.” He reached to hug her, but she stiffened in his arms. “I guess this is the beginning of the end for us, too?” he asked. She took a deep breath. “Tom, I really do wish things were better between us. But our relationship has hit a snag.” “More than that. It’s a dead end. But can’t we be friends?” “Yes. Let’s be friends.” “So how about a friendly hug?” She leaned against his shoulder and he wrapped his arms around her. “It’s been nice,” he told her. “Except for my cat?” “Except for your cat disappearing,” he corrected her. One goodbye kiss and he slipped out the door. She turned to the TV and pressed the volume to high. So, this is how it feels to come to a dead end? Surprisingly, she didn’t cry. She didn’t stumble over Wasper because he wasn’t there, but there was a big hole in her heart, as if she had. Now, what? she wondered. There must be more to life than Flowers by Victoria. More to choosing a mate than catching a bouquet. Or sending one to a man you’ve never met. (Continued next week)
It says everything About who we are And we’re just holding hands But much more, by far Tom Hogan
Early Old Somewhere between the middle and the end you will find us. We are the early old. Early Old: The “Just Not” years. When everything still works. Just not as well, Just not as long, Just not as often, and It’s just not that big a deal. Neither fear nor pity us. We are too busy coming to terms with the abrupt realization that we are grown up, and likely to remain so. Next stop, Nearly Old. Tom Hogan
A True Friend A friend in need is a friend indeed Or so the poets say A true friend loves you with all your faults Is another good cliche. But to me a good friend is someone You tell your troubles to Who can also share your every thought Because their heart is true. You may have had a good many friends And some can make you mad But a good true friend is always there When you're bad, mad or sad. — Kay Weaver
October 1, 2019
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Be consistent with discipline Discipline is necessary in every household. The goal of discipline is to help kids choose acceptable behaviors and learn self-control. They may test the limits you establish for them, but they need those limits to grow into responsible adults. Establishing house rules helps kids understand your expectations and develop self-control. Some rules might include: no TV until homework is
done, and no hitting, name-calling or hurtful teasing allowed. You might want to have a system in place: one warning, followed by consequences such as a “time out” or loss of privileges. A common mistake parents make is failure to follow through with the consequences. You can’t discipline kids for talking back one day and ignore it the next. Being consistent teaches what you expect.
School menus
beans, bread stick, peaches. Oct. 3 - Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, apple. Lunch: Soft taco, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, applesauce. Oct. 4 - Breakfast: Smoothie, Graham crackers. Lunch: Corn dog, salad, green peas, mixed fruit.
Clinton Junior and Senior High
Oct. 1 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Vegetable beef soup, crackers, PB&J sandwich or pizza, salad, corn, fruit. Oct. 2 - Breakfast: Pancake pup, fruit. Lunch: Chicken fajita flat bread melt or nacho salad, beans, cinnamon muffin, fruit cup/fruit. Oct. 3 - Breakfast: Chocolate gravy, biscuit, fruit. Lunch: Chicken fried steak or baked ham, salad, wheat rolls, creamed potatoes, steamed broccoli, fruit/ no bake cookie. Oct. 4 - Breakfast: Cereal, French toast sticks, fruit. Lunch: Pig’n’blanket or barbecue pork rib patty on bun, coleslaw, fries, pears.
Clinton Elementary
Oct. 1 - Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, pears. Lunch: Pig’n’blanket, coleslaw, fries, pears. Oct. 2 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit. Lunch: Chicken spaghetti, salad, green
Shirley Schools
Oct. 1 - Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin or cereal, yogurt, orange. Lunch: Crispito, refried beans, Spanish rice, pepper strips, pineapple. Oct. 2 - Breakfast: Pancakes or ham, egg, cheese omelet, strawberries. Lunch: Pizza, corn, veggies w/Ranch, mixed fruit. Oct. 3 - Breakfast: Sausage, egg, cheese griddles, yogurt, apple. Lunch: Chicken and dumplings, cornbread, peas and carrots, blueberry yum yum. Oct. 4 - Breakfast: Biscuits, chocolate gravy, cereal, orange. Lunch: Walking taco, broccoli and baby carrots, banana.
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South Side students rake in ribbons
South Side students winning ribbons are the county fair were: 1st grader Cason Hughs, 2nd graders Bowen Reynolds, Jaycie Reynolds, Easton Driver, Tucker Bradford and Dylan Reynolds
4th graders winners from South Side for art were John DeTour, Katy Hallman, Adalyn Hall, Ashlyn Warner, Jacob Barnes, Jacob Wells, Christian Hutchcroft, Kenzee Henderson, and Natalie LaMastus
7th graders from South Side winning ribbons were: Kaytlyn Lilly, Emma Nichols, Angel McKinney, Briar Robinette, Evan Echols, Jayden Linn, Kenley Holland, Adlee Acre, Ethan Ball, Christian McKamie, Lane Crawford, and Cody Kuykendoll
6th graders from South Side winning ribbons were: Carson Halcomb, Chole Bigham, Audrie Leslie, Macy Hensley, Keaton Sherwood,Carson Pennington, Charles Phillips, Nevaeh Reynolds, Kenzie Burdess, Peyton Crawford, Hallie Holland, Leah Jones, Michael Raeder, Secret West, Trinitee Tyler-Hayden, Marcus DeTour, Chandler Ward, Haze Hulse, Sarah Parish, Brayzden Fortenberry, and Colby Lankford (not pictured) Eli Furgerson and Jayden Burdess
Best of Show from South Side at the county fair was senior Ayden Griffith, son of Welda and Rickey Griffith.
3rd grade winners from South Side were Laityn Charles, Ady Brown, Abby Berger, Luke Acre, Briar Hendrix, Cooper Maulden, Weston Crites, and Brian Hughs
5th graders from South Side winning art ribbons were Haddie Hulse, Olivia Frazier, Chole Nuckolls, Makenzie Herring, Averie Wilkins, Willow Hall, Adilee McMurtrey, Laci Burroughs, Morgan Hughs, Brayden Berger, Makenzie Wooten, Daniel Allen, Baleigh Halcomb, Haley DeTour, Shari Bell and (not pictured) Lawson Stacks
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Obituaries
by his father; grandparents Howard and Anise Bradley, Joyce Petty and Roy Honea. Survivors include his mother and "Pa" J.D. Masters; daughter Kela Estep; four grandchildren; brothers Cecil Davis and Wayne Davis, both of Paris Arkansas, Larry Bradley of Shirley, Arkansas, and Danny Daniel of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; many aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends. Services will be held at a Virginia Hicks later date. Roller McNutt FuVirginia Irene “Ginger” neral Home, Clinton. Hicks, 86, of Clinton, Arkansas was born on April 17, 1933 in Marianna, Arkansas to the late Jack and Dorothea (Blount) Gorman and passed from this life on September 21, 2019 in Ozark, Missouri. She was dearly loved by all who knew her. Ginger loved her family and her Lord with all of her heart. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 32 years, David Hicks; one son, Darryl Hicks; and one great-granddaughter, MadiVern Sitton son Witt. Vern Wade Sitton, 97, Left to cherish her memory are four children, Denise was born in Leslie, SearGilmore, Danny Hicks (Teri), cy County, Arkansas on AuDana Hicks (Deanna), Dar- gust 11, 1922 to Cam Lee la Cook (David); 11 grand- and Maud Muller (Hill) Sitton. children; 15 great-grandchil- He was married 77 years to dren; other relatives and ma- the love of his live, Lucille M. (Williams) Sitton. He passed ny friends. Visitation was Wednes- from this life September 25, day, September 25, 2019 at 2019 in Clinton, Arkansas Roller-McNutt Funeral Home with his daughter, Glenda in Clinton. Funeral services and son - in - law, Charles E. were 11 a.m. Thursday, Sep- Smith by his side. He is preceded in death tember 26, 2019 at the funeral home. Interment was at by his parents; eight siblings; one daughter, Shirley Bee Branch Cemetery. F. Hoover; and two grandDanny Bradley sons, Jeffery Wade Smith Danny Ray "Red" Brad- and Mark A. Hoover. ley was born March 12, Vern was a World War 1965 in Merced, Califor- II veteran. He was a Chrisnia to Brenda (Honea) Mas- tian for most of his 97 years. ters and the late Larry Brad- He loved his family, Pee Dee ley. He passed away peace- Baptist Church, and just befully at his home September ing outdoors. Vern was per21, 2019. petual motion until the last Red loved being with his seven months of his life. family and spending time Left to cherish his memowith those he loved. He had ry are his wife, Lucille Sitton; a passion for motorcycles daughter, Glenda (Charles and enjoyed riding. E.) Smith; three grandHe is proceeded in death children; eight grandchil-
dren; nine great - grandchildren; 12 great -great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation was Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Roller - McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Interment was at Pee Dee Cemetery in Clinton, Arkansas.
Goldia Stewart
Goldia Pauline Stewart, 89, of Mount Vernon, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 27, 2019. She was born September 20, 1930 in Mount Vernon to the late Jesse Samuel and Zora James Sublett. Pauline was a charter member of Barney Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking for her family, sewing, and playing Skip-Bo. She was always able to fix anything. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Esker, Raymond, and Sherman Sublett; sisters, Eva Wooley and Thelma Roberts; and two great-grandsons, Samuel and Jesse English. Pauline is survived by her husband of 68 years, Robert G. Stewart; son Alan (Cheryl) Stewart of Damascus; three daughters, Paula (Tommy) Pearce and Robbie (Marty) Phillips, both of Mt. Vernon, and Tammie (David) Reach of Vilonia; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Vernon (Juanita) Sublett and Samuel Elbert (Johnnie) Sublett; and a host of family and friends. Visitation was Monday, September 30, 2019 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Funeral Service
Senior Citizens Centers menus Clinton and Damascus
Oct. 1 - Baked ziti, squash medley, salad, pear cobbler. Oct. 2 - Glazed chicken, buttered green peas, creamed carrots, eggnog pound cake. Oct. 3 - Fried fish, pinto beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies, hot spiced peaches. Oct. 7 - Beef Stroganoff, spinach, corn, fresh fruit. Oct. 8 - Ham and potato soup, pimento cheese sandwich, marinated tomatoes and cucumbers, pears. Oct. 9 - Teriyaki chicken, fluffy rice, Oriental vegetables, Mandarin oranges, brownie. Oct. 10 - Smoked beef sausage, sauerkraut, carrots, cornbread, mixed fruit.
Oct. 14 - Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Italian green beans, garlic biscuit, orange smiles. Oct. 15 - Beef patty with mushroom gravy, stewed tomatoes, au gratin potatoes, pineapple tidbits. Oct. 16 - Openface roast beef sandwich w/gravy, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, fruit.
Fairfield Bay
Oct. 1 - Chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, beets, peaches w/whipped topping. Oct. 2 - Mild mountain chili, coleslaw, crackers, fruit. Oct. 3 - Loaded baked potato w/ meat, cheese, vegetable, roasted Brussels sprouts, peanut butter silk pie.
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Oct. 4 - Smoked beef sausage, sauerkraut, carrots, cornbread, mixed fruit. Oct. 8 - Homemade chicken soup, broccoli/ cauliflower salad, cornbread, Jell-O cake. Oct. 9 - Open-face roast beef sandwich w/ gravy, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, fruit. Oct. 10 - Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Italian green beans, garlic biscuit, orange smiles. Oct. 11 - Barbecue pork on bun, coleslaw, roasted potatoes, hot winter fruit. Oct. 15 - Chicken/ broccoli quiche, hashbrowns, hot sliced apples, blueberry muffin. Oct. 16 - Poppy seed chicken, zucchini and tomatoes, salad, bread pudding.
October 1, 2019
is 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Roller McNutt with burial at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
Mary Mahaffey
Mary Louise Mahaffey, 54 of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019. She was born on February 3, 1965 in St. Mary’s, Ohio to Cletus Jermoes Mahaffey and Wanda Lou Hicks. Mary was a case worker for the Department of Human Services. She enjoyed art and pottery. Left to cherish her memory is her mother, Wanda Lou Hicks; siblings, Jeri Cooley of Clinton, Karl Mahaffey of Quitman; and many friends and other family members. Mary is preceded in death by her father, Cletus James Mahaffey. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Clinton Funeral Service.
Theresa Johnson
Theresa Maxine Johnson was born October 22, 1953 in Morrilton, Arkansas, a daughter to Milton Moses and Ila Mahan Moses. Theresa passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 at the age of 65. Theresa was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Sharon Brand; three brothers, Robert Moses, John William Moses, and James Allen Good; and two sisters, Shirley Ann Sitton and Margaret Wyles. Theresa is survived by husband John Edwards of Bee Branch; four daughters, Deborah Marshall of Morrilton, Angela Arbaugh and
Scotland
Oct. 1 - Teriyaki chicken, fluffy rice, Oriental vegetables, Mandarin oranges, brownie. Oct. 2 - Ham and potato soup, pimento cheese sandwich, marinated tomatoes and cucumbers, pears. Oct. 3 - Smoked beef sausage, sauerkraut, carrots, cornbread, mixed fruit. Oct. 7 - Beef Stroganoff, spinach, corn, fresh fruit. Oct. 8 - Baked ziti, squash medley, salad, peach cobbler. Oct. 9 - Glazed chicken, green peas, creamed carrots, eggnog pound cake. Oct. 10 - Fried fish, pinto beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies, hot spiced peaches. Oct. 14 - Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Italian green beans, garlic biscuit, orange smiles.
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husband Stephen of Center Ridge, Tonya Miller and husband Michael of Georgia, Amanda Carmichael of Texas; brother Ronnie Moses and wife Jeannie of Missouri; sister Rebecca Eaton of Missouri; step sister Audrey Ann Bryant of Plumerville; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were Sept. 26 at Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton.
Garner Brown
Weldon “Garner” Brown, age 84, went to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Garner was born on October 30, 1934, in Shirley, Arkansas, to the late John and Ella (Phelps) Brown. After losing his mother at age 14, Garner’s father remarried Ester Trawick, who lovingly treated him like one of her own children. He graduated from Shirley High School in 1953. On May 17, 1959, Garner married the love of his life, Brenda (Bradford) Brown and they celebrated 60 years of marriage this May. Garner was full of life and was an avid fisherman and hunter who also spent many years planting and tending his very large garden. He had a long and successful career at Conagra Frozen Foods where he eventually retired after working in a maintenance position for nearly 20 years. One of Garner’s most important and lengthy roles was as a member of the Shirley Baptist Church where he attended for 67 years. Garner was proceeded in death by his parents and one sister, Johnnie Ruth. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Brad (Renee) Brown and Doug Brown; and a daughter, Robin Treat (Troy); five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Settlement Baptist Church, Shirley, with James Hutto, Mitch Meaders and Mack Litaker presiding. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. followed by the memorial service at 11 a.m. Olmstead Funeral Home.
Oct. 15 - Baked mushroom burger, stewed tomatoes, au gratin potatoes, pineapple tidbits. Oct. 16 - Openface roast beef sandwich w/gravy, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, fruit. Oct. 17 - Homemade chicken soup, broccoli/cauliflower salad, cornbread, Jell-O cake.
Shirley
Oct. 1 - Open-face roast beef sandwich w/gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, dump cake. Oct. 2 - Chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, beets, peaches w/whipped topping. Oct. 3 - Mild mountain chili, coleslaw, crackers, fruit. Oct. 4 - Loaded baked potato w/ meat, cheese, vegeta-
ble, roasted Brussels sprouts, peanut butter silk pie. Oct. 7 - Smoked beef sausage, sauerkraut, carrots, cornbread, mixed fruit. Oct. 8 - Homemade chicken soup, broccoli/ cauliflower salad, cornbread, Jell-O cake. Oct. 9 - Open-face roast beef sandwich w/ gravy, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, fruit. Oct. 10 - Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Italian green beans, garlic biscuit, orange smiles. Oct. 14 - Barbecue pork on bun, coleslaw, roasted potatoes, hot winter fruit. Oct. 15 - Chicken/ broccoli quiche, hashbrowns, hot sliced apples, blueberry muffin. Oct. 16 - Poppy seed chicken, zucchini and tomatoes, salad, bread pudding.
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October 1, 2019
Jeff Burgess Crabtree
The Volunteer Fire Department holds its monthly meeting, Thursday, at 7 p.m. Volunteers are still needed. Call 253-6264 for details. Jupiter pairs with the moon Thursday night. Look low toward the southwestern horizon. The Pleasant Grove Cemetery Workday and Monument Restoration Workshop is Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. It’s an opportunity to learn to keep your monuments looking their best without damaging them. RallyX Auto Racing returns to Crabtree Saturday for Round 5. It’s a way to go fast, have fun and become a better driver. Registration online at arscca.org ends Friday. On site registration begins Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Racing begins at 11:15 a.m. The ACCDA Board meeting is set for Monday, 5 p.m. in the Alread Cafeteria. The annual Alread Blood Drive will be held Tuesday, 3 to 7:15 p.m., in the EHC building. Wednesday night, next week, the Draconid meteor shower peaks with five per hour. The annual Hobo Dinner and Chili Cookoff, at the Zion Hill Church, is scheduled for October 12. Musical instruments are encouraged. A reader asks, “Why are there so many spider webs now?” Spiders hatch in the spring, spend much of the summer growing and hiding out to avoid being eaten. By late summer they’re large
enough to start spinning webs, with some spinning a new one every day. It’s all a rush to reproduce and lay eggs before the first killing frost. Carry a long stick on walks. I ate the last full handful of blueberries off my bushes last week. Thanks to numerous timely rainfalls, the harvest season lasted well over two months. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west 16 community, call or text Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
The community had a good rain last Tuesday, just what our gardens and pastures needed. The Harvest Fest Car Show will be in Shirley on October 12. There are a lot of sponsors and a lot of prizes this year, and there is no entry fee. It sounds like a good day to spend in Shirley, that will be the second Saturday.
Patsy Ward Formosa
Thelma Murray Shirley
Freda and Earnie Sowell are the great-grandparents of Jasper Owen Bane. His parents are Jacob and Ashley Bane of Greers Ferry. Jasper weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces and he.is their first child. Visiting Wanda and Paul Poynor last Saturday was daughter Carol Willie of Greenbrier and onThursday, Wanda and her sister,Carolyn Ussery of Greenbrier went to Batesville shopping. The Senior Center at Shirley is being kept open with volunteers. We could use a few more if someone could spare a day. There is a good muscadine crop this year, and large grasshoppers are eating on the okra leaves in the gardens on Middle Fork of Little Red River. Visiting Jerel and Kathleen Brown over the weekend were their son and family from East End. Doug Young has purchased a new push plow from Hoss Tool Co., in Georgia. Hoss has many good ,YouTube ,gardening programs.
Arkansas State Square Dance Federation is coming to Clinton, October 10, 11, and 12 at the Clinton Fairgrounds
There will be people from all over the State. Public is invited to come, watch, enjoy and sign up for square dance lessons in your area.
JR and I went to the Treat reunion at Nubbin Hill community near Leslie last Saturday. There were between 45 and 50 relatives there to enjoy the day. JR won a prize for being the oldest person there. It was a gift certificate for Ryan’s at Leslie. Guess we will head up that way sometime and have lunch. I know he will enjoy that. We got to meet some folks that we hadn’t seen before and also got to catch up with the others. It was a beautiful day and the temperature stayed around 80 degrees and under. The wind came up and I thought I was going to need a jacket. Margie Pounds, Thelma Murray and I went to Conway on Tuesday. We went bowling and shopping. Thelma shopped with us, but didn’t bowl. (She’s a strong woman, I just couldn’t watch without joining in.) We made a day of it and had fun. Thelma caught a ride home so she could watch her great-grandson, Legend, play basketball. I think his team won. Margie and I ate some Chinese before we came home. It was good. I picked cucum-
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Top finishers last week at the Scotland Seniors Center pool table were: 1st place - Jeff Brown; 2nd - Earl Tatum; and 3rd - Doyle Scroggins. bers, squash and mustard greens out of the garden and okra, tomatoes and green beans out of the tubs on Wednesday. It sure is tasty. Well, we got another breakfast for the community center in the books. It wasn’t as well attended as the first two, but hope to have more next month on the 19th. The food is good and the fellowship is better, so come on out and join us. DeLane Story’s company from Alaska has returned home this week and David will be going home to Virginia in a few days. I’ll bet she is going to miss them all. Condolences go out to Brian and Debbie Tatum and family. His Dad, Bob Tatum, passed away this week. Richard and Donna Sherrod met some friends from Arizona and had lunch with them at Yesterday’s Grill in Morrilton. They were returning home after spending the summer in Vermont. That sounds like a good place to spend summer. God bless and don’t forget to have a great week!
Gregory S. Alexander Fairfield Bay
Hey neighbors, nothing much to talk about over the past week. I’ve been busy trying to fix my boat; she stopped starting at a friend’s boat dock. So glad his dock was on my side of the lake cause I was able to
walk home. I had her towed in later that evening, just hate it. Keep in mind Fallfest is seeking donations and volunteers to help them run the carnival site and help with the haunted campground to build, be a character and/or take down. For the carnival call Shellie at 479211-8120 and for the campground call Penny at 501-206-6725. October 5th, The FFB Yacht Club is partnered with the marina and has created “One More Time-For The Kids” to send this summer out with a bang. Yes, it’s fall now but as you all know it is still warm outside. This is a fundraiser for the families in need. So, bring a bag full of non-perishable food items.
James and Joyce Burns Scotland
September seems to have been a very short month because it is already time to tell all of you to remember our First Saturday Breakfast at the Scotland School Cafeteria. The first Saturday in October is going to be on the 5th. We serve promptly at 8 a.m. and the cost is $6. We serve until people stop coming or we run out of food. We hope to see you there. The 3rd annual Pig Eye Daze festival will be held at the Scotland School starting at 10 a.m. There will be games and contest for all ages. There will be music and vendors and etc. Check out the Scotland Community page on Facebook for the listing of this event. Our dear friend Barnett Bruce from the Alread community lost his battle with cancer and went to be with our Lord on Saturday night, Sept. 21. The service was held at the gym at the Alread School and it was full. Burial was at the
Pleasant Grove Cemetery on Highway 16. There were 33 Masons that gathered to present the Masonic Last Rites. This fine man will certainly be missed and it was an honor to have known him. Remember Ruth and family in your prayers. This comfort will help them in these trying times. The Scotland Community Corp. plans on having its annual free Chili and Soup Potluck and Hay Ride on the Saturday before Halloween. This will be held as always at the School Cafeteria. I will have more information next week. Scotland Trunk or Treat in downtown Scotland is scheduled for October 31, 6-8 p.m. Same awards as last year — “Best Costume" (3 age groups); “Best Pumpkin" (all age groups); “Best Trunk" plaque; plus 3 new awards — trophies will be awarded for overall scariest, funnest, and most creative costume.Be sure and click on the event post and click going also comment on how many kids you are bringing and their ages and I will keep a tally to help everyone know how much candy or gift bags to bring. Everyone is welcome (this is not just for the kids). This is a great time to come out and socialize with friends and neighbors in the community. Have a safe week and if you have Scotland News call 5923935 and we will get it in the paper.
Would you like to be your neighborhood's correspondent? Call Anita at 745-8040 and let's talk.
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THE VOICE OF VAN BUREN COUNTY'S
FOOTBALL FEVER CLINTON YELLOW JACKETS 2019
Weston Amos on the run against the Wildcats.
Photos by Robert R. Gaut
Jackets fall to Harding Academy Harding Academy’s high-powered offense proved too much for the Yellow Jackets in Friday’s conference home game. Clinton fell to the Wildcats by a score of 57-44. It was Clinton’s first loss after 26 straight regular season wins. Clinton scored first on a pass from senior quarterback Weston Amos to senior Austin Drake. A successful 2-point conversion followed. Harding Academy answered with its own touchdown and conversion on a 69-yard drive. The Yellow Jackets scored twice more in the first quarter, first on a run by Amos and later on a 63-yard throw and catch from Amos to Drake. The Jackets went for 2 points after both touchdowns, one was successful, one was not. The Wildcats also scored another touchdown and the first quarter ended with Clinton up 22-15. In the second quarter, Cody Da-
vis nabbed a Wildcats pass to give the Yellow Jackets the ball. Clinton moved it to the Harding Academy 20 yard line but handed it over on downs The Wildcat scored on a 1-yard run after a 32-yard pass, making the score 22-22. After a penalty backed the Jackets up, the Wildcats got the ball at midfield on a punt by Amos. They scored a touchdown and the half ended with Harding up 29-22. In the third quarter, Clinton scored on a pass from Amos to Matt Gonzalez, but the Wildcats added two touchdowns to the scoreboard and it was 43-29 at the end of the quarter. In the fourth quarter, a questionable call brought an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against the Jackets coaching staff and with 9:38 left in the game, Harding scored again putting Clinton behind 50-29. Clinton wasn’t done yet, though,
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as they drove 80 yards for a touchdown with Amos taking it over the line. That made the score 50-36. Harding came back with another touchdown with 3:54 left in the game, making the score 57-36. Clinton got a safety, adding 2 points to the tally, 57-38. The final score of the game was on a catch by Gonzalez; the 2-point conversion failed and the game ended 57-44. Leading rushers for the Jackets were John Riley Hinchey, Amos, Ethen Drake, Nic Epley and Jacob Hutto. Leading receivers were Austin Drake, Ethen Drake, Gonzalez and Epley. Leading in tackles were Kadance Sowell, Hinchey, Ryan Jones, Gonzalez and Ethen Drake. Earlier in the week, the 7th grade team beat the Wildcats 22-20, while the Junior Jackets lost 22-6.
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Religion
October 1, 2019
Money, money, money “Money can’t’ buy everything it’s true; but what it can’t buy I can’t use. I need money.” So says a pop song from Yesterday. But the pop culture can be so confused. Another song says, “Money can’t buy me love.” We all could use some more love in our lives. We spend much of our lives making money, and the rest of our lives spending it. Money is important. To everyone. Well, almost everyone. Jesus Christ didn’t seem to care a lot about money. He entrusted the treasury of His ever-increasing popular ministry to a man He knew to be a thief. He was known to say, “Foxes have holes and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” He also warned us about, “the deceitfulness of riches.” What did Jesus know that we don’t? For one thing He knew “the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.” Not that money is the root of evil, but the love of it. Unlike most people, He didn’t love money. He knew the pursuit of it could obsess us and steal our hearts from God. He knew a man could make tons (barns) of it, enlarge his bank account astronomically, and then die that night. He knew about the sin of covetousness; He made it one of the Big Ten. Jesus was free from the love of money. Blessed liberty indeed. He told us not to worry about silly little things like food, clothing and shelter, because we have a Father in heaven who has fed the birds and fishes since the beginning of time and clothes the fields with flowers more beautiful than the designer clothes of King Solomon, and we are of much more value than
those. Instead of worrying about the necessities of life, we were to seek first the kingdom (rule) of God in our lives and His righteousness; then God would make sure we have everything we need. I once taught in a private high school. The parents of those students were wealthy: doctors, lawyers, CEOs, engineers and such. So I knew they would eventually make a lot of money. I told them they needed to do four things: 1. Love God with all your hearts and strength. 2. Love your neighbor as much as you love yourself. 3. Make all the money you can. 4. Use that money to do numbers 1. and 2. Do that and you will live a blessed and honorable life. The Bible tells us to work with our own hands that we may have something to give to those in need. Not so that we may build more storage sheds to buy and collect more and better stuff. You don’t have to have money to love it, or to worship it. It’s not a sin to make money, a lot of money. It’s what you do with it that counts, especially the excess, which is over and above what you need. You have food, clothing and shelter. Good. Now use the excess to help those who don’t. Jesus commended a widow who dropped a penny into the offering plate, because everybody else gave out of their excess (which isn’t
Terry Simpson is pastor of Grace Church
bad) but she gave all she had. This lady was trusting God. Christ watches what we put into the plate when it is passed. He knows how much we give and how much we don’t give. He is the one who said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” And He warned us that we cannot serve God and money. Some people worship and serve George in the bill more than Christ on the hill. By God’s standard (the only one that matters) these are poor people indeed. Don’t be poor. Someone has wisely said, “You can’t take it with you.” No, but you can send it on ahead. How? Give. Give to God and give to those in need. Don’t let money rule your life. It’s a cruel taskmaster. Jesus is the only rightful Master of your life. He paid for you on the cross. Serve Him and not money. When you stand before Him at the judgment, you’ll be glad you did. A rich life really has nothing to do with money. Jesus said, “What would it profit a man if he gained the whole world and lost his soul?” Don’t lose your soul. Give it to God, and the power of the love of money will lose its grip on you.
Cryptogram Solution Albert Camus Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.
Sudoku Solution
Where to find The Voice
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October 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vicki Carver October 05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adele Dunham October 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alvin Gentry October 05 . . . . . . . . . . . Lawrence Howard October 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Horton October 05 . . . . . . . . . Bobby Memdous, Sr. October 02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathleen Brown October 05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrie Ward October 02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hershal Burgess October 05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E. C. Willman October 02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh Duncan October 06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alivia Basham October 02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald Gee October 06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracey Bonds October 02 . . . . . . . . . Audrey Rose Mirfield October 06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Byrd October 02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dale Williams October 06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Hunt October 03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kimberly Berry October 06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexis Reyes October 03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Bonds, Jr. October 06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa Ross October 03 . . . . . Brandie Dunham Lowder October 06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Shannon October 04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim Markle October 06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marcus Smith October 04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria Nelson October 06 . . . . . . . . . . . . Lacey Standridge October 04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paula Treat October 07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grady Emerson October 04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Snider October 07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Albert Hayness October 04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maxim Swartz October 07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike McAllister October 04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunny Ward October 07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa Mengus October 05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gail Barriga October 07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim Tharp
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Fun & Games
Weekly Crossword
October 1, 2019
Puzzle solutions on Page 8 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.
Where In the County Is This? Rules Solve the Word Find or Where In the County Is This? for your chance to win a one-year subscription to The Voice. Puzzle entries may not be a photocopy; originals from newspaper only. A drawing from correct entries will be held each month and the winning name will receive a one-year subscription to The Voice. There will be one winner each month. To enter, mail your puzzles to The Voice/P.O. Box 1396/Clinton AR 72031 or drop them by our downtown office, 328 Main St., Clinton. You can also call 745-8040 to tell us where the week's picture was taken. Deadline to enter is November 1, at 2 p.m. The drawing will be at 4 p.m.
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September winner The winner for September's puzzles is Richard Monday. Please contact the Voice office to claim your prize.
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CHURCH PAGE
Photo by EuGene Smith
Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Pee Dee 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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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS
MISC. FOR SALE
YARD SALE
ParkFest
at Archey Fork Park, Saturday, October 26. Free & open to the public. For booth space call 501-745-8110.
Lalla Ostergren’s books “My Road Home” $15.00 and "12 Months of Gardening" $10.00 at The Voice 328 Main Street Clinton
Experience, strength & hope offered to family & friends of problem drinkers. Tuesday, 7:30p.m., 167 Joe Bowling Rd, Clinton.
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COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE for lease. 3000 sqft. ******** In Archie Fork Mall By LaRosita's Restaurant ******** Call 501-253-0924
October 3rd & 4th 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
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for crocheted items, knickknacks, dishes and jewelry.
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YARD SALE Liberty Tax Service
Friday October 4 and Saturday October 5 Hwy 254 and Hwy 16
Tax Preparer Free Tuition Tax School starts October 21
REAL ESTATE
Office Managers, Receptionists, & Marketing positions available as well. For more information call Angela (501) 745-4829
For Sale
FOR SALE OR LEASE 20x40 Office with 8x40 Covered Porch and 3 Green Houses on 1 acre on Highway 65 South, Clinton, AR
Call 501-940-5448
For Rent MISC. FOR SALE
Towlite 3 horse slant trailer Excellent condition with extras. Priced below market. $5,500.00. Call: 745-4378
GEORGE J. RUSSELL, deceased, and his unknown heirs, MURIEL F. RUSSELL, deceased, and her unknown heirs, JENNIFER L. RUSSELL and PHILIP J. RUSSELL RESPONDENTS
The following lands in Van Buren County, Arkansas: THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (S½ S½ NW¼ NW¼), SECTION THIRTEEN (13), TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE THIRTEEN (13) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, CONTAINING 10 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. WARNING ORDER TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GEORGE J. RUSSELL AND/OR MURIEL F. RUSSELL You are hereby notified that a Petition to Quiet Title has been filed in the Circuit Court of Van Buren County. You are further notified that unless an Answer is filed within 30 days of the first day of publication of this Warning Order, a Decree Quieting Title may be entered by the Court in favor of the Petitioner without further notice to you. WITNESS my hand as Clerk of said Court, and the seal thereof, on this 16th day of September, 2019.
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FIRST DIVISION NO. 71PR-19-80 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DELMA RUTH BROCK, deceased NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 102 PUMPKIN CENTER ROAD CLINTON, AR 72031 DATE OF DEATH: MAY 20, 2019 Amy Brock was appointed Executrix of the estate of the above-named decedent on September 16, 2019. A contest of the probate can be affected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 24th day of September, 2019. Amy Brock, Executrix By: /s/ Kent Tester KENT TESTER, ID No. 89123 Tester Law Firm, P.A. Attorney at Law 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7077 Fax 501-745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LIZZIE BAGLEY, deceased
Case No.: 71DR-19-109
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JAMES R. VAIL PLAINTIFF
Date of death: October 28, 2011
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An instrument dated August 15, 1979, was admitted to probate as the Last Will of the above named decedent on August 20, 2014, and Jerry Bagley has been appointed Administrator thereunder. A contest of the probate of the Will can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate, including those for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent, must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate, This notice first published the 1st day of October. , 2019 By: /s/ Ralph Blagg . The Blagg Law Firm 168 Court Street P. O. Box 1169 Clinton, AR. 72031 (501) 745-4302
VS. TERESA M. VAIL DEFENDANT WARNING ORDER STATE OF ARKANSAS COUNTY OF VAN BUREN The defendant is hereby warned to appear in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this Order and answer the Complaint for Divorce filed against her by the Plaintiff herein. Failure to file a written answer within 30 days may result in an entry of judgment by default against you or otherwise bar you from answering or asserting any defense you have. WITNESS my hand as Clerk of said Court, and the seal thereof, on this 26th . day of September , 2019. /s/ Debbie Gray DEBBIE GRAY, Van Buren County Circuit Court Clerk
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Fishing Report
The fishing has been outstanding for folks on the White River. Heath Huffmaster landed this smallmouth while on a camping trip with the folks from Cotter Trout Dock, catching it at the mouth of Jenkins Creek. Photo provided by Cotter Trout Dock.
Central Arkansas
Little Red River
(updated 9-252019) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service said We seem to be in a low water release pattern here on the Little Red River with 2-3 hours of generation daily with lesser amounts on weekends. This generation pattern is providing good river conditions on all sections of the river. Fly patterns of midges, soft hackles, gold ribbed hares ear and pheasant tails can be productive. Consider chartreuse and green/black colored bodies on gold jig heads for Trout Magnet spin fishing. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information or check the Army Corps of Engineers website for real-time water release and the Southwestern Power Administration website to see forecasted generation schedule.
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s
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elevation at 460.83 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.04 feet msl Oct. 1-April 30; 463.04 feet msl May 1-June 1; 462.54 feet msl June 1-Sept. 30). (updated 9-252019) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 460.83, 1.71 feet below normal pool of 462.54 feet msl and falling with a little generation as needed. “Again we are faced with low dissolved oxygen in the lake due to high water since last fall and things are decaying. Wind and rain will replenish and the fish won’t feel as though they have a hangover. “Crappie will still eat if you put something in front of them – crank bait, live bait, jigs etc., 15-45 feet. Walleye, some are ganged up on edges of flats while others roam; use drop-shots, jigheads, crankbaits and spoons in the 18-45 feet zone. Bream are still guarding some and eating crickets, crawlers, spoons, inline spinners, crankbaits, etc. all over the lake in real shallow out to 45 feet.” Tommy says black bass are scattered ev-
erywhere and ganged up as well. They can be caught super shallow out to 60 feet in a variety of ways. Drag something or throw it and/or in between random stuff. Catfishing has been good on some of the species; try jugs, lines, and or rod and reel. Some are shallow and also eating 2860 feet as well. Hybrid and white bass are eating spoons, inline Texas Tornadoes, Rinky Dinks, topwater baits – they’re eating vicious at times with black bass, crappie and walleye mixed with them helping them eat as well. They’re in super shallow out to 60 feet of water. “All the catching will improve every hour now for all species until mid-January,” he said.
Arkansas River at Morrilton
(updated 9-252019) Charley’s Hidden Harbor at Oppelo (501354-8080) says the river level is still bouncing up and down. They are seeing a little more barge traffic. If you have never traveled the river, now is the time to do it. You will see how powerful Mother Nature can be, Charley says. He reports that catfish are in deeper water.
Anglers should drive a bait 10 feet to the bottom; use buffalo. A lot of nice 5-pounders and up and being caught. He rates catfish as good. Black bass are on grass and wood structure now. Use chatterbaits. The bite is fair. Drum are going crazy, he says. Use crankbaits, nightcrawlers and buffalo, or just about anything. The bite for drum is very good. White bass are schooling on jetty tips. Use crankbaits in pearl and shad color. The bite is fair.
North Arkansas
White River
(updated 9-252019) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) says, “Bull Shoals Lake is just 6 feet above desired power pool level today. Compare that to the 27 feet over power pool the lake was less than two months ago and we appreciate the work the Corps of Engineers has been doing. We are still receiving approximately 16,000 cfs around the clock (equivalent to five power generators) but it won't be long before the water level drops to a less-swift, easier-to-navigate amount. “The days are getting shorter and finally, cooler, tie that to the higher water levels and we're seeing rainbows spawning. Find an egg pattern or scented egglike bait that matches the color of the roe, and you'll have more trout chasing your line than you can manage. This week that would be X-Factor's steel head orange, followed by fluorescent orange or sunrise PowerBait. Red Wiggler Worms should always be an option during high wa-
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ter events, with worm imitators (red, natural or bubblegum pink) just as successful, if not more so; cast toward the bank as you drift downstream and the rainbows and an occasional brown will snap them up. The browns are continuing to respond best to minnows for now, but as the spawn kicks into high gear in the next month or so, keep your options open and carry an array of baits to pique their curiosity. Red/gold Thomas Buoyant spoons, the gold Cleo and one or two stick baits (Smithwicks with orange bellies are a tried-and-true favorite), are tackle box staples on the White. We're due for a colorful autumn this year; come watch the leaves fall and the trout count rise. See you on the river.”
Bull Shoals Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 667.09 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl). (updated 9-252019) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said the Bull Shoals Lake level is back to normal after a long summer of water being quite high. Visibility is 5-10 feet. The clarity is clear and the surface water temperature is 82 degrees. Bream are good on redworms and crickets. Crappie are good, with best results found in the creeks and around brushpiles. Minnows or jigs will work. Black bass are shallower now, in 15-20 feet depth. The bite is good on spinnerbaits, topwater lures, buzzbaits and jigs. Nothing reported on catfish. White bass are excellent using bot-
tom bouncers in 32-36 feet of water.
Norfork Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lake’s elevation at 559.40 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 552.00 feet msl; April-Sept. 555.75 feet msl). (updated 9-252019) Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters said September is still hot with no rain or cold weather. "We have had some cooler days but the weather needs to turn cold with rain, which is only cure for the dam stripers. Once we get some rain and cooler weather the stripers will be able to move from the depths. We continue to catch limits of stripers above the state line. The stripers are in the water depths from 18-24 feet and the water is cooler with plenty of oxygen. We are using 3- to 5-inch gizzard shad on downlines and long lines." He says the bass are schooling early morning off the main lake points feeding on small shad. Small topwater lures and spoons will produce lots of action. The crappie are schooling over deep brush piles in waters no shallower then 30 feet and the crappie are suspended around 15 feet. But high water, no rain, high water temperature, little current, small dam releases, and almost no oxygen has resulted in a striper kill this year. Stripers need 5 ppm to be active, and as the summer passes and with the high water the oxygen level has continuing to decrease.
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October 1, 2019
Corky “The Biker Dude” Part 1
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got a little older Pop
By Corky as told to would take us with him Robert R. Gaut and the big dogs and
This is my story. I was born in Clinton, Arkansas in December 2004. I was adopted from the animal shelter in Clinton by Mom and Pop who lived up in the Ozarks between Crabtree and Alread, and they already had four other Mutts, Rina, a Miniature Poodle, Hooch, a big old Chocolate Lab, Choco, a young and frisky Chocolate Lab, and Taz, another puppy who was around 6 months old that Mom had adopted from the shelter. I was just a little shortlegged ball of fluff and me and Taz liked Mom and liked to chew on all of her stuff. I even chewed up the arms of her couch. When Mom found me at the animal shelter there was a whole litter of us, some short-legged like me and some with long legs, Mom picked up one of my cute longlegged brothers and was holding him when he jumped down and hurt his leg and started crying. He was such a baby so I went over and barked at him and told him to grow up. Mom took one look at me and said, “That is the one I want,” but the lady said that I was just a short-legged funny looking pup. Mom didn’t care, I won her over and she adopted me. Of course that lady didn’t know anything and I knew that I was the best one anyway. When Taz and I
we would go for long hikes in the woods and chase rabbits and deer. One day while we were all were out walking, Hooch ran up to Pop and got between him and a big timber rattlesnake. Hooch was nose to nose with that big bad boy and the snake backed down and Pop pulled Hooch back but Hooch broke free and went after that big bad boy again, and again they were nose to nose. Pop grabbed Hooch’s tail and pulled him back again then put the big dogs in the shop and got his camera and shot some photos of what we soon came to know as Ole Sneaky Snake. Not sure why Pop let the snake live, but he did. We didn’t see Sneaky Snake again for around two years and that was from a safe distance for Pop taught us to stay back and leave him alone. When Mom and Pop got Choco and Hooch from the animal shelter, Hooch was 10 years old and in pretty bad shape. He had cancer so they took him to the vet and had him fixed up and he had a good and happy life for a couple of more years but finally passed on and went to Doggie Heaven. As I was growing up Choco became my mentor and I went with him everywhere. He was Pop’s No. 1 Mutt and went everywhere Pop went and even swam
Corky was born in 2004. with Pop in the pond and would jump off the pier with him. Pop would even take us to the lake and let us ride in the boat when he went scuba diving and Choco would dive out of the boat looking for him and would follow his bubbles and when Pop would come back up and get near the surface he would jump on him, Pop always wanted to teach Choco how to scuba dive. One day when Pop and Choco were swimming in the pond, they always swam side by side. Choco didn’t want Pop to get in front of him. Me and Taz were playing on the dam and following them when we chased a water snake into the water. When the snake came up he was right between
Choco and Pop and all three were swimming together. Pop kept telling Choco to get the snake but Choco just looked at the snake out of the corner of his eye. All of a sudden the snake had had enough and dove back down in the water and right under Choco. Choco got that look of panic on his face and actually tried to climb out of the water. Me and Taz just sat in amazement as Choco headed towards shore, towards us and Pop almost drowned laughing. He said Choco had that Scooby-doo look when the snake went under him. Pop kept on swimming and Choco finally went back in and joined him. We never did see that water snake again.
Choco liked to swim and dive. Old Sneaky Snake was a timber rattler.
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