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Search turns up unmarked graves Hardin Cemetery looks like many other old cemeteries in Van Buren County. Dating back to the 1840s, it is well-manicured with rows of tombstones, some stately, some weathered and crumbling with age. But at Hardin Cemetery, there's more than meets the eye. Board members knew that beneath the ground there were other graves, and they wanted to find them. So at a cost of $600 they summoned GPRS out of Conway and Little Rock to the cemetery just off Highway 92 East in Morganton last Thursday. Ethan King brought
along his GPR device, which rolls around on three wheels and detects disturbances below the ground's surface. He said this was the third cemetery he has searched for unmarked graves. Usually his company works with builders and utility companies to find underground lines. King also brought along little orange surveyor's flags to mark the graves he found, and fortunately he had a can of white spray paint because he ran out of flags way before he was finished. When he had walked through the entire cemetery, King had discovered 149 unmarked graves. The board mem-
bers were surprised the number was that high, but they knew there were many graves without markers for a variety of reasons. In a cemetery as old as Hardin, sometimes families had nothing to permanently mark the graves. In the late 1980s the same tornado that hit South Side High School blew through the cemetery, knocking down trees and headstones. Not too long after the tornado, vandals struck the cemetery and destroyed some markers. Hardin is the second cemetery in the county to use GPRS recently to find un-
Ethan King of GPRS hunts for unmarked graves at Hardin Cemetery in Morganton last week. marked graves. The other was Bee Branch Cemetery. Now the Hardin Cemetery Board moves on to the next part of the project buying markers for 149 graves. The cost
they have found so far is $18 per marker, and that's a lot of money for a cemetery that depends on annual donations from families with loved ones buried there. Anyone who
would like to help the cemetery purchase markers for the graves can send donations in care of Carrol Bradford, 4356 Highway 92 E., Bee Branch, AR 72013.
7 issues on ballot for Arkansans
Free to fly - This swallowtail butterfly was spotted last week feeding on milkweed. (Photo by Marguerite Dory)
ID theft
A Fairfield Bay couple tells The Voice they were the victims of an identify-theft scam. Someone used information from a previous address they had to open a credit card account in their name. They
Notes Open House
The Voice is 1 year old this week. Please join us Thursday, Oct. 13, for our anniversary open house at our office at 260 Griggs Street in Clinton. Come have a tasty treat from L'Attitude Bistro and help us celebrate from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Vandalism
A large campaign sign for Lucas Emberton at the west entrance to Fairfield Bay was burned and destroyed during the night over the weekend. An investigation is underway. Destruction of campaign signs is a federal crime.
are working with the credit card company to straighten out the issue, but it is a good reminder to be vigilant and keep an eye on your credit. For more information about scams, visit the Arkansas Attorney General's office website at arkansasag.gov.
Homecoming Parade
There will be a parade marking Clinton's Homecoming on Friday, Oct. 14, immediately after the buses clear the school campus. The parade route will be from the arena to Yellowjacket Lane down into the downtown area, around the square then take a left before the fire station down to the stop sign, left through the end of Cash Saver parking lot to stop sign, left back to bus station hill and right on Yellowjacket Lane to the arena. Come join the fun and support the Yellow Jackets as they prepare to take on the Elkins Elks.
From legalizing medical marijuana to extending terms of many elected officials, Arkansans will have seven complicated ballot issues to decide Nov. 8. There are two ways for a proposed constitutional amendment to appear on the ballot: Legislators may vote to put an issue on the ballot. They may refer up to three issues to voters each general election. The other way is for citizen groups to collect signatures. For an amendment, 84,859 signatures, equal to 10 percent of the number of people who voted in the last governor’s election, are needed. For an act (a state law) 67,887 registered voters’ signatures are needed. This represents 8 percent of the number of people who voted in the last governor’s race. Here is a look at the ballot issues. No. 1 – Terms, election and eligibility of elected officials. Proposed by the Legislature. BALLOT TITLE: Proposing an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution concerning elected officials; providing for terms of office for certain county officials for four (4) years; providing that certain county officers
shall not be appointed or elected to a civil office during their elected term; allowing a candidate for an office to be certified as elected without appearing on the ballot when he or she is the only candidate for the office at the election; and defining the term “infamous crime” for the purpose of determining the eligibility of elected officials to hold office. FOR: A FOR vote means you are in favor of changing the Arkansas Constitution regarding all four components proposed. AGAINST: An AGAINST vote means you are not in favor of changing the Arkansas Constitution regarding one or more of the components proposed. Four-year terms would be for: county judge, sheriff, circuit clerk, county clerk, assessor, coroner, treasurer, county surveyor and tax collector. It would not include quorum court members. Either way, there is no limit on the number of terms they can serve. Supporters say it would allow county officials to initiate their own ideas and see them through, and would provide some ethics reforms by preventing county-level office holders from be-
ing appointed or elected to any civil office, thus preventing those charged with the public trust from having a divided focus. Opponents say it would lessen accountability for county officials if they didn’t have to run every two years. If approved, fouryear terms would start with the 2018 election. No. 2 – Allowing the governor to retain power and duties when absent from the state. Proposed by the Legislature. BALLOT TITLE: An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to allow the governor to retain his or her powers and duties when absent from the state. FOR: A FOR vote means you are in favor of changing the Arkansas Constitution to allow the governor to remain in power when leaving the state. AGAINST: An AGAINST vote means you are not in favor of changing the Arkansas Constitution to allow the governor to remain in power when leaving the state. Currently, Amendment 6 to the Arkansas Constitution shifts the power of governor to lieutenant governor in cases of impeachment, removal from office, resignation, inability to discharge
the powers and duties of the office, absence from the state or death. This amendment would remove the phrase “absence from the state,” meaning the governor remains in charge when he or she leaves the state. If passed, the legislation would go into effect 30 days after the election. No. 3 – Job creation, job expansion and economic development. Proposed by the Legislature. BALLOT TITLE: An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to encourage job creation, job expansion, and economic development; removing the limitation on the principal amount of general obligation bonds that may be issued under Amendment 82 of the Arkansas Constitution to attract large economic development projects; authorizing a city, county, town, or other municipal corporation to obtain or appropriate money for any corporation, association, institution, or individual to finance economic development projects and to provide economic development services; authorizing See Ballot on page 4
Lesson from a fireman - Casey Gifford brought a Clinton Fire Department truck to visit all the kindergarten classes at Clinton Elementary School. The students learned about the parts of a fire truck and what a fireman does during a fire. (Photo by Cindy Bradley)
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Fire safety at Clinton - Andy Shaver and Smokey the Bear visited kindergarten students at Clinton elementary. The students learned the importance of fire safety and forest fire prevention.
Pretty in pink - The fifth-grade cheerleaders showed their support last weekend for the Yellow Jackets and October Breast Cancer Awareness month.
(Photo by Cindy Bradley)
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Fire safety at Shirley - Shirley Schools Resource Officer Clayton Borecky and Transportation Director Mike Worthing spoke Sept. 28 with Mainstreet Kids about fire safety at home. Using a mobile burn house provided by Arkansas Children's Hospital and Kohl's, the students and teachers practiced exiting a smoke-filled home safely.
Learning responsibility - Zachary Weaver and James Long keep all of the flowers at Clinton Elementary School watered. They are in Amy Owen's class and are learning about responsibility.
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Police Report Driver flees, hits bridge
Deputies patrolling Oct. 3 on State Highway 16 East, and came into contact with a vehicle traveling east, that was driving on the wrong side of the roadway, according to a news release from the Van Buren County sheriff's office. Deputies reported the vehicle almost hit them then fled when they tried to stop it. The vehicle struck a bridge at Pee Dee near Holley Mountain Road. Deputies said the vehicle left the roadway and went into the ditch and as it was trying to get out of the ditch struck their patrol unit, according to the news release. Deputies
said after getting the vehicle stopped they made contact with two males in the vehicle. The driver, 19-year-old Austin Wayne McCool of Little Rock was arrested and has been charged with fleeing and aggravated assault, both Class D felonies, and with reckless driving and improper passing, misdemeanor traffic violations. Bond was set at $2,500 bond, and McCool is scheduled for plea and arraignment on Nov. 11, 2016.
Man charged in theft
On September 25, 2016, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff’s of-
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fice came in contact with 46-year-old Terry Wayne Sowell of Shirley after a traffic stop on a motorcycle on State Highway 110. Deputies found after checking the tag of the motorcycle that it was possibly stolen from Faulkner County. After arresting Sowell, deputies found on his person a glass smoking device that contained residue, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. Sowell is being charged with felony theft by receiving, and felony possession of drug paraphernalia, both
are Class D felonies. Sowell is free on $2,500 bond. Plea and arraignment is set for Oct. 21.
Misdemeanor arrests:
Jay Shannon Reynolds, 52, of Arkansas City, charged with simple possession of a controlled substance (marijuana) after a traffic stop in Bee Branch. Leslie L. Thompson, 37, of Springfield, Arkansas, charged with driving while intoxicated, criminal mischief and possession of instrument of crime.
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Looking for a home - This little cat is among several looking for permanent relocation from the Van Buren County Animal shelter in Clinton. If you're looking for a four-legged companion to make your house a home, contact the shelter at 745-2121. Fee to adopt is only $25.
September marriages Jonathon Long, 24, Clinton and Terry Meredith, 40, Clinton Boyd Payne, 40, Ore City Texas and Lydia Akers, 32, Damascus Garret Parish, 22, Clinton and Haley Lewis, 19, Shirley Kenneth Canterbury, 36, Damascus and Misty Watts, 36, Damascus Chase Roberson, 24, Clinton and Alexa Pickard, 24, Little Rock James Wood, 56, Shirley and Tina Per-
kinson, 45, Shirley Scott Huggins, 44, Scotland and Carrie Ramsey, 41, Scotland Eric Ekhoff, 24, Fairfield Bay and Jennifer Bittle, 22, Fairfield Bay Michael Meeuwsen, 19, Shirley and Sarah Puckett, 34, Clinton Nathan Witt, 23, Jerusalem and Shelby Treat, 19, Marshall Gregory Thornley, 43, Batesville and Summer Acre, 37, Damascus
New food labeling coming soon By Torrie Caston / UA Extension agent
We have had the same nutrition facts food label for more than 20 years. The nutrition facts label helps us better understand what nutrition we are and are not getting in the food product. The new label is easier to read and will help you make better informed food choices. In return, it will help you take better control of your health and take steps to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and obesity. A new food label was introduced that will start appearing on food products, although it won’t be immediate. Most food manufactures have until July 2018
to implement the new label on their products. So don’t expect to see it in stores immediately. The new Nutrition Facts label is different in numerous ways. It will include an updated design to highlight “calories” and “servings.” Serving sizes are now being labeled in common household measures. For example, the reference amount for ice cream increased from one-half cup to two-thirds cup, and soda increased from 8 to 12 oz. Package sizes between one and two servings that people typically eat in one sitting, such as a 15-oz can of soup, now will be
labeled as one serving. Added sugar will now be on the label with percent Daily Value, (%DV) for added sugar on the Nutrition Facts Panel. The addition of added sugars on the label should assist consumers in making informed choices. The total sugars that you will see listed on the label reflects just that, the total sugars in the product, both naturally occurring and added sugars. Vitamin D and potassium are replacing vitamins A and C as nutrients of public health significance and will now be mandatory on all labels. Vitamins A
and C are no longer mandatory but you may still see them on the label. Potassium is really an undervalued nutrient beneficial in helping reduce the risk of chronic disease. The addition of potassium to the food label will help consumers know how much of this important mineral is in foods, and help identify foods higher in potassium. While calcium and iron will still be required on Nutrition Facts labels, the nutrients of public health significance will be labeled in the following order: vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium, along with the actual gram amount
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and % DV, daily value. When any other voluntary vitamin and mineral is declared, it also must be labeled in actual amounts along with the % DV, instead of the current labeling of only the % DV. You will no longer see the words, “calories from fat”; instead you will see the larger bold word “Calories.” Calories from fat will be removed because research shows the type of fat is more important than the amount. You will continue to see the words, “total fat, saturated fat, and trans fat.” The footnote at the new label will better explain what % Daily Value (DV) means. It will state: “The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.” 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Whereas the old label gave information as it related to a 2,000 and 2,500 calorie diet.
As you start seeing the new nutrition facts foods labels on products, notice how much easier they are to read and hopefully how they improve your awareness of how much and what you are consuming. Hopefully you will check out the new nutrition label to help you make better food choices. For more information, contact the Van Buren County Extension Office, 501-745-7117 or visit us at the Van Buren County Annex. We're online at tcaston@uaex.edu or uaex.edu/van-buren. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Obituaries of Christ at 2:00 p.m. All family and friends are invited. Cremation arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton.
Donald Adams
Donald Adams of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on September 29, 2016. He is preceded in death by younger brother, Jim Adams, and daughter Kimberly Dawn Adams. He is survived by his wife, Margie Adams of Fairfield Bay; four children; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held October 22, 2016, at the Higden Church
Ballot from page 1 the issuance of bonds under Amendment 62 of the Arkansas Constitution for economic development projects; authorizing the taxes that may be pledged to retire bonds issued under Amendment 62 of the Arkansas Constitution for economic development projects; removing the requirement of a public sale for bonds issued under Amendment 62 of the Arkansas Constitution for economic development projects; and authorizing compacts for economic development projects among cities of the first and second class, incorporated towns, school districts and counties. FOR: A FOR vote means you are in favor of changing the Arkansas Constitution regarding all six components proposed. AGAINST: An AGAINST vote means you are not in favor of changing the Arkansas Constitution regarding one or more of the components proposed. Supporters say Arkansas is at a disadvantage because our Constitution leaves us out of line with other state when it comes to giving communities the ability to engage in economic develop-
Pearl Jenkins
Pearl E. Jenkins, 86, of Clinton was born March 4, 1930, to the late Hollis and Martha (Bolen) Gates in Newton County, Arkansas, and passed away October 7, 2016 in Clinton. She was a Jehovah's Witness, long-time Van Buren county resident, and a friend to everyone ment efforts. They say removing the cap on the amount of bonds the state could issue would help Arkansas compete for more large projects that could bring hundreds of new jobs to the state. Opponents say the proposal allows local governments to give away taxpayer money to a private corporation, association, institution or individual. They say there is no limit on how much state revenue may be pledged to private super projects and take taking money from one business to benefit another is a form of income redistribution. They also say the name is deceptive and designed to fool uninformed voters. No. 4 – Medical-injury lawsuit laws. Proposal sponsored by Health Care Access for Arkansas. BALLOT TITLE: An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution providing that the practice of contracting for or charging excessive contingency fees in the course of legal representation of any person seeking damages in an action for medical injury against a health-care provider is hereby prohibited; providing that an excessive medical-injury contingency fee is greater than thirty-three and one-third
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she met. Mrs. Jenkins was a beautician for many years and owned her own shop in Conway. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Kenneth; one son, Clifford K. Jenkins; four brothers; and one sister. Left to cherish her memory are one son, Major Evans Jenkins (Silvia) of Clinton; two granddaughters, Emma Franko and Jacqline Gerrero, both of Greenbrier; two great-granddaughters, Josie and Luz, both of Greenbrier; several nieces and nephews; numerous other relatives and countless friends. A memorial service will be held in her honor on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at 1 p.m. at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton.
Albert Alters
percent (33 1/3%) of the amount recovered; providing that, for the purposes of calculating the amount recovered, the figure that shall be used is the net sum recovered after deducting any disbursements or costs incurred in connection with prosecution or settlement of the medical-injury claim; providing that this limitation shall apply whether the recovery is by settlement, arbitration, or judgment; providing that this limitation shall apply regardless of the age or mental capacity of the plaintiff; providing that the prohibition of excessive medical-injury fees does not apply to workers’ compensation cases; providing that the General Assembly may enact legislation which enforces this prohibition, and that it may also enact legislation that determines the relative values of time
payments or periodic payments and governs the consequences and penalties for attorneys who contract for or charge excessive medical-injury contingency fees; providing that the General Assembly shall enact a measure which specifies a maximum dollar amount for a non-economic damage award in any action for medical injury against a healthcare provider, but that such a measure may never be smaller than two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000); providing that the General Assembly may, after such enactment, amend it by a vote of two-thirds of each house, but that no such amendment may reduce the maximum dollar amount for a non-economic damage award in any action for medical injury against any healthcare provider to less than two hundred and
Albert Roscoe Alters, 79, of Shirley, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born May 3, 1937, in Glendale, California, to the late Roscoe and Frances Burkett Alters, Albert was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired construction worker. He was also a member of the Culpepper Community Church and enjoyed woodworking. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jean Holley Alters; children Terri and husband Waylon Capps of Clarksville, Arkansas, Cheryl Watts of Shirley, Jana and husband Roger Quarles of Clinton, Arkansas; grandchildren Mark Alters, Christina Michelle Urfer, Marissa Lee, Stephanie Jacks, Hailey Watts, Brittany Weaver, Gregory Satterfield,
October 11, 2016 Dustin Satterfield, and Leanna Quarles; 15 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Albert is preceded in death by a son, Bear Alters, and grandson Eric Watts. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service.
June Warford
June Vernell Warford, 81, of Clinton, passed away Thursday October 6, 2016, at her home. She was born January 1, 1935, in Benton, Arkansas, to the late Paul and Mildred Emery Ramsey. June worked as an RN for 20+ years in this area. She was a member of the Clinton Church of the Nazarene, enjoyed bible study, cross-stitching, and teaching Sunday school. June was a prayer warrior. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, James Rowfifty thousand dollars ($250,000); providing that the Supreme Court shall adjust this figure for inflation or deflation on a biennial basis; and providing that this amendment does not supersede or amend the right to trial by jury. FOR: A FOR vote means you are in favor of changing the Arkansas Constitution regarding all of the components proposed. AGAINST: An AGAINST vote means you are not in favor of changing the Arkansas Constitution regarding one or more of the components proposed. Supporters say caps on non-economic damages can help lower the cost of liability insurance for nursing homes, which can result in lower costs for Medicaid. They say the amendment would help ensure that Arkansans are not tak-
land Warford;children James M. Warford of Benton, Arkansas, Terri Lynn and husband Doug Nowlen of El Cajon, California, Karen Warford; siblings Paul Ramsey Jr., Pauline Brown, Kay Stailey; grandchildren Todd (Cindy) Nowlen, Matthew Warford, Jennifer (Andrea) Warford, Christopher (Leslie) Warford, Cara (Tony) Dawson, Tiffany (Donald) Roark; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, friends, and other family. June is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Tressa Warford; and a sister, Wanda Butler. Visitation will be Oct. 11, 5-7 p.m. at Clinton Funeral Service Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Clinton Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in Pinecrest Cemetery, Alexander, Arkansas. en advantage of by trial lawyers and that patients, doctors, nurses and medical professionals will not be taken advantage of by questionable lawsuits. Opponents say it would basically place the value of a life at $250,000 if there are no economic damages. They say the amendment effectively takes away the constitutional freedom to have a trial by jury, the one mechanism Arkansans have to hold corporate nursing home owners responsible when they neglect and abuse elderly citizens, and that it prevents juries from holding medical-care providers accountable for negligence. No. 5 – Authorizing three casinos. Sponsored by Arkansas Wins in 2016/Arkansas Winning Initiative BALLOT TITLE: An See Ballot on page 12
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Pee Wee Football
Clinton Pee Wee Yellow Jackets faced off against the Riverview Raiders in the last game of the regular season. Third-grader No. 10 Kyle Vernon is shown with a quarterback keeper with No. 45 Devin Byers and No. 40 Jeremyah Green making the blocks. Final score 35-7 Raiders.
Clinton fifth grade took home their third win of the season against the Riverview Raiders. Completing a pass from No. 22 Zane Widener is No. 14 Braeden Eppes. Final score 19-0 Yellow Jackets!
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Clinton fourth-grader No. 51 Jackson Winchester makes a run up the middle with No. 23 Matthew House and No. 15 Nathan Hutto blocking for him. The Yellow Jackets lost to the Raiders 12-0.
Clinton sixth-grader No. 11 Wyatt Winchester makes a run up the middle with No. 38 Dawson Lewis, No. 23 Sheldon Lowder, and No. 45 Jordan Spillane driving the line forward. The Yellow Jackets lost to the Raiders 12-0. (Photos by Robin Hutto)
Clinton Junior & Senior High
Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, graham crackers, orange wedges. Lunch: Chicken nuggets and bread or corn dog, baked beans, salad, peaches. Tuesday – Breakfast: Breakfast boat, peaches. Lunch: Chicken pot pie and bread or pizza, salad, corn, juice, fresh fruit. Wednesday – Breakfast: Biscuit, sausage, apple wedges. Lunch: Salisbury steak or chicken fried steak, creamed potatoes, gravy, green beans, rolls, pineapple. Thursday – Breakfast: Cereal, powdered doughnuts, Mandarin oranges. Lunch: Chicken fajita or soft taco, pinto beans, cinnamon muffin, applesauce cup, mixed fruit. Friday – Breakfast: Cereal, French toast sticks, applesauce. Lunch: Manwich or pork rib patty on bun, potato wedges, coleslaw, pears.
Clinton Elementary Tennis team - The following students competed at the district tournament and will be continuing to the state play-offs (from left) Graysen Berry, third place girls singles; Angelica Aykan and Kaitlin Gibbons, second place girls doubles; Ben Gordon and Luke Lucas, second place boys doubles; and Joshua Wood, third place boys singles.
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Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, graham crackers, mixed fruit. Lunch: Corn dog, black-eyed peas, coleslaw, pears. Tuesday – Breakfast: Biscuit, ham, pears. Lunch: Vegetable beef soup, cheese toast, salad, apple wedges. Wednesday – Breakfast: Cereal, Goody Bun, Manda-
rin oranges. Lunch: Chicken patty, creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, mixed fruit. Thursday – Breakfast: Pancake pup, applesauce. Lunch: Chicken fajita, pinto beans, peaches, no bake cookie. Friday – Breakfast: Cereal, Nutri-Grain bar, peaches. Lunch: Pizza, corn, fresh veggies with ranch, pineapple.
Shirley School
Monday – Breakfast: French toast, sausage link, fruit. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, baby carrots/ dip, fruit, rolls. Tuesday – Breakfast: Burrito or cereal, potato triangles. Lunch: Stromboli, sweet potato fries, baked beans, cucumber sticks, fruit. Wednesday – Breakfast: Oatmeal, cinnamon toast, fruit. Lunch: Frito pie, broccoli/cauliflower ranch, applesauce, chocolate chip muffin. Thursday – Breakfast: Biscuit, chocolate gravy or cereal and biscuit half, fruit. Lunch: Baked ham, mashed potatoes, broccoli with cheese sauce, baby carrots, fruit, cheese biscuit. Friday – Breakfast: Pancake, ham slice, fruit. Lunch: Roasted chicken, potatoes O’Brien, salad, garlic toast, strawberry shortcake.
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Football Fever Clinton Yellow Jackets 2016 Jackets roll over Melbourne
Clinton's offensive line ready to go to work
Go for the WIN, Jackets! You are the best! ReElect
The Clinton Yellow Jackets spoiled homecoming for the Bearcatz Friday night in Melbourne, easily winning 45-7. Clinton turned the ball over on downs on its first possession, but Melbourne had to punt it right back.
After picking up yards on runs by Dalton Hoyle and Wyatt McCoy, senior Jake Ferrell took the ball to the 1-yard line, setting up a quarterback sneak by Kort Weaver for the first score of the game. Johnathan Ochoa added the extra point and the
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45 / 177
63 / 463
Fumble Returns / Yards
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Kort Weaver Carries(QB Keeper) TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:25 1 yds PAT Kick by Johnathan Ochoa GOOD.
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Kyle MINYARD Carries(Hand Off) TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:32 25 yds PAT Kick by Blake PETTYJOHN GOOD.
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Kort Weaver Carries(QB Keeper) TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:59 20 yds PAT Kick by Johnathan Ochoa NO Good
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Kort Weaver Passes to Jake Ferrell COMPLETE TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:10 51 yds PAT Run by Dalton Hoyle NO Good
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Kort Weaver Carries(QB Keeper) TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:47 4 yds PAT Run by Sky Davidson NO Good
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Wyatt McCoy Carries(Hand Off) TOUCHDOWN, clock 05:13 6 yds PAT Kick by Johnathan Ochoa GOOD.
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Sky Davidson Carries(Hand Off) TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:36 3 yds PAT Kick by Johnathan Ochoa GOOD.
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Caleb Bowman Carries(Hand Off) TOUCHDOWN, clock 05:12 3 yds PAT Kick by Johnathan Ochoa NO Good
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Jackets were up 7-0 in the first. Despite two illegal procedure penalties, the Bearcatz came up with a touchdown and extra point of their own and tied the game 7-7 in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Weaver, the senior quarterback, scored with a 20-yard run. Ochoa's point after attempt was no good, and the Jackets led 13-7. After getting the ball back from Melbourne, McCoy carried for 37 yards. But a few plays later, the Jackets turned the ball over on downs. Melbourne passed for a couple of first downs, but ended up having to punt and the Jackets took over at their own 43. A pass from Weaver to Ferrell was good for a 51-yard throw and catch touchdown. The PAT failed and the first half ended with the Jackets up 197. Early in the second half, it was looking like a score for the
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Football Fever Clinton Yellow Jackets 2016 Roll Over from page 6 Bearcatz as the Jackets racked up a face mask penalty, which moved the ball to the Clinton 21. Then came another illegal procedure penalty on Melbourne and defensive linebacker Danny Bittle forced a fumble by Catz quarterback Clay Harris. The ball was recovered by senior Gunnar Ward and it was all over but the shouting. Hoyle ran up the middle, sophomore standout Sky Davidson picked up 30 yards, breaking three tackles on the way, and Weaver scored another touchdown with 6:47 left in the third. The 2-point conversion try was no good, but the Jackets' lead stretched to 25-7. In short order, the Jackets scored again on a 6-yard run by McCoy, and Ochoa's extra point was good. The Jackets led 32-7. In the fourth quarter, Clinton scored two more touchdowns, one by Davidson and the other by Caleb Bowman. Clinton was ahead 45-7 and the sportsmanship rule kicked in, keeping the clock running the rest of the game.
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Wyatt McCoy (15) bursts through the line on a carry. Photo Courtesy of Abi Leonard
Johnathan Ochoa (55) fights off a block.
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RUSHING(Att / Yards): CHS
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Sky Davidson
11 / 85
Wyatt McCoy
7 / 72
Dalton Hoyle
12 / 61
Jake Ferrell
6 / 48
Kort Weaver
6 / 39
Caleb Bowman
5 / 28
Michael Smith
4 / 18
Nate Lonnon
2/8
Chase Cooley
1 / -1
Kyle Minyard
11 / 63
Jackson Herrington
4 / 41
Silas Motes
6 / 28
Trestin Lawrence
1 / -3
Clay Harris
7 / -13
Chance Steed
1 / 12
Andrew Pitts
2/1
PASSING(Comp/Att/Int/Yard): CHS
Kort Weaver
5/9/1/105
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Clay Harris
7/12/0/65
Jackson Herrington
1/4/0/-4
RECEIVING(No / Yard): CHS
Jake Ferrell
2 / 79
Bradley Amos
3 / 26
MHS
Blake Pettyjohn
2 / 32
Trestin Lawrence
2 / 15
Kyle Minyard
1/1
INTERCEPTIONS(No / Yard): CHS MHS
Chance Steed
Jamie Beavers DDS
1 / 10
SACKS(UA / A): CHS
Danny Bittle
2 / 15
Hunter Passmore
1/0
Johnathan Ochoa
1/2
Gunnar Ward
1/2
Corey Sledge
1/2
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Danny Bittle
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Nate Lonnon
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Wyatt McCoy
2/1
Johnathan Ochoa
2/0
Jojo Jones
2/0
Corey Sledge
1/2
Nathan Ross
1/2
Gunnar Ward
1/1
Hunter Passmore
1/1
Sky Davidson
1/1
Caleb Bowman
1/1
Michael Smith
1/0
Lee Miles
1/0
Caleb Kirkpatrick
1/0
Dalton Hoyle
1/0
Dylan Hayford
1/0
Mason Dowell
1/0
Chase Cooley
1/0
Bradley Amos
0/3
Cort Bagley
0/1
Silas Motes
8/0
Jackson Herrington
7/0
Unknown
6/0
Drew Love
6/0
Kyle Minyard
4/1
Blake Pettyjohn
3/2
Michael Masson
3/0
Logan Engles
3/0
John Sturgis
2/0
Chance Steed
2/0
Trestin Lawrence
1/1
Levi Wall
1/0
Brandon Rupe
1/0
Chevy Ply
1/0
Andrew Pitts
1/0
Garrent Lail
1/0
Adam Elliot
1/0
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2016 Junior Livestock Auction
Grand Champion Market Lamb – Dakota Mooney, Clinton FFA – $950 – S&P Insurance Grand Champion Market Steer – Sydni Standridge, VBC 4-H – $1,800 – VBC Cattlemen’s Association
Grand Champion Market Hog – Brayden Mooney, 4-H Livestock Club – $1,000 – Seth Moore
Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer – Courtney Hall, South Side 4-H Club – $1,000 – XTO
Grand Champion Pen of 4-H Pullets – Faith Sowell, Shirley 4-H – $425 – XTO
Grand Champion Market Rabbit – Emily Thomas, South Side 4-H Club – $400 – Paul’s Body Shop, French Feed
Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat – Kaylee Hobbs, Clinton FFA – $750 – W.H. McCaslin Family Reserve Grand Champion Beef Heifer -Cody Hall, South Side 4-H Club – $1,100 – Darrell and Lanita Moore
5th Overall Market Hog – Clay Bullard, Shirley FFA – $1,000 – Phillip Ellis, Roger Hooper, Scott Bradley, Trina Jones
5th Overall Market Goat – Destiny Hobbs, Clinton FFA – $575 – Masons of Van Buren County
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2016 Junior Livestock Auction
Reserve Grand Champion Pen of 4-H Pullets – Carson Pennington, South Side 4-H Club – $350 – Simmons Bank
Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb – Natalie Alexander, Clinton FFA – $800 – First Service Bank
3rd Overall Market Lamb – Jaycie Housley, Clinton FFA – $650 – W.H. McCaslin Family, Davis Cash Lumber
4th Overall Market Goat – Ryan Jones, Clinton FFA – $600 – First Service Bank
4th Overall Market Lamb – Emily Kirk, Clinton FFA – $650 – First Service Bank
5th Overall Market Lamb – Aly Bramlett, Clinton FFA – $750 – Clinton Area Rotary Club
7th Overall Market Hog – Shon Paul Hastings, Clinton FFA – $750 – Justin’s Collision Repair
7th Overall Market Goat – Trammell Hastings, VBC Livestock 4-H Club – $650 – S&P Insurance
6th Overall Market Lamb – Sarah McGee, South Side FFA – $625 – Joe Lee Chevrolet, Global Foods
8th Overall Market Goat – Hannah Mooney, Razorback Rascals 4-H Club – $700 – First Security Bank
9th Overall Market Goat – Haddi Hulse, South Side 4-H Club – $750 – United Country/Arkansas Mountain Realty, Zach Walters Family
10th Overall Market Hog – Haze Hulse, South Side 4-H – $800 – S&P Insurance, Ed and Karen Scarberry Family
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2016 Junior Livestock Auction
4th Overall Market Hog – Juliana Linn, South Side 4-H – $900 – Southwestern Energy
6th Overall Market Hog – Adlee Acre, South Side 4-H – $600 – Mid-State Stockyards
11th Overall Market Hog – Taylor Holland, South Side FFA – $725 – Love Family Trust
Grand Champion Commercial Gilt – Skylar Bradford, South Side 4-H – $700 – Maus Implement
Grand Champion Commercial Ewe – Regan Bradford, Clinton FFA – $750 – Masons of Van Buren County
12th Overall Market Hog – Codi Wren, South Side FFA – $725 – XTO
Outstanding Dairy Animal – Tanner Riddle, South Side 4-H Club – $1,075 – VBC Farm Bureau, Zach Walters Family, VBC Cattlemen’s Association, Aday Fertilizer
Reserve Grand Champion VBC Bred Barrow – Isaac Hulse, South Side 4-H – $1,000 – Farm Credit Services, United Country/Arkansas Mountain Realty
WE WOULD LIKE TO HONOR ALL THE FAIR EXHIBITORS AND PAGENT CONTESTANTS ALONG WITH CONGRATULATING THE 4-H AND FFA STUDENTS ON THEIR CHAMPIONSHIP LIVESTOCK
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Fish tales in the making - Adults and staff from the Van Buren County Special spent a day fishing last month at the Woodman of the World Camp. More than 25 fish were caught, including five by a first-time fisherman. The school would like to thank Grady Gullet for his invitation.
Clubs Alread
Alread Community members enjoyed a real treat at the recent Candidate Forum and Pie Auction held at the Alread EH Clubhouse on Saturday, October 1. In addition to speaking, the candidates took turns acting as auctioneers. After a light supper, the candidates each spoke for three minutes about why they were running and what they hoped to accomplish. They also answered questions from the audience. The real fun was getting the chance to watch the candidates in action as auctioneers. The room was filled with laughter as they put on a fine show. The event was sponsored by four collaborating Alread organizations: the Alread EH Club, Alread Community Resource Development Association, Alread Communi-
ty Center Development Association, and the Alread Fire Department. The Pie Auction benefits the two community scholarships, the EH Puddy Scholarship, in memory of J.D. Puddy, and the ACRDC Scholarship, in memory of Iris Derow.
Cattlemen's Association
The Van Buren County Cattlemen is gearing up for the 2017 fair. At this year’s fair, the association purchased the Grand Champion Market Steer, shown by Sydney Standridge, went in with four other businesses to purchase the outstanding Dairy Animal, shown by Tanner Riddle. Nine students whose cattle didn’t sell will be given $225 each by the cattlemen. They are Conner Mix, Kyle Evans, Cassidy Waddle, Cole Pennington, Cody Kuykendall, Stephanie Howard, Jasper Burgess, Brooke
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Davenport and Sam Standridge. This money will be distributed to the students by the fair association in early December. To raise money the association sold chances for prizes, which were won by Duane Shannon, Larry Cook, Ray Hayford and Geneva Lackey. The Cattlemen’s Association presented $1,000 scholarships to Gwendyln Bradley, Erin Ward, and Kody Griffin. An auction was held in August to raise money for the scholarships. Anyone interested in joining or applying for a scholarship should contact Randy Ward at 253-2307, Donna Moore at 745-5991, or Cheryl Willoughby at 253-3479.
Master Gardeners
By Cynthia Lacken
Around October, Master Gardeners start thinking about their gardens for the next season. Spring bulbs are planted the fall and October is the perfect time to get digging in the Arkansas dirt for a col-
orful and fragrant display next year. Most bulbs do best in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Fall planting is optimal because the soil temperatures have cooled somewhat and will give bulbs a chance to settle in with as little stress as possible. You’ll want to plant your bulbs at the correct depth which is generally two to three times deeper as the bulb is tall (Example: a 3-inch tall bulb would be placed a minimum of 6 to a maximum of 9 inches deep). Most bulbs have a pointed end which is where the stalk sprouts from and a flat end where the roots come out. You will plant them pointed end UP and use a fertilizer especially designed for bulbs. Thorough watering and mulching will assure a healthy start. Planting bulbs in groupings for a splash of color looks so much more impressive than planting them in a straight row. Bulbs also do well in containers. The Master Gardener Fall Bulb Sale fundraiser in conjunction with Fairfield Bay’s October-
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Artists League
By Joyce Hartmann
Have you ever received a handmade card that was so special that you kept it for years? Perhaps you've made one yourself or think you'd like to make some. Well, then, a free upcoming program presented by the NCA Artist League is for you! On Monday, Sept. 17, at 10
a.m., the program "Making Christmas Cards: Show and Tell" will be held at Bayside Studio located at Highway 330 and Greenwood Road across from Stringbeanz Restaurant in Fairfield Bay. It will be facilitated by Artist League Vice President Joyce Hartmann. Artists will bring handmade cards and share how they were made, providing people with a lot of new ideas for this holiday season. The public is invited to attend and also bring hand-made cards they have received. Afterward members will paint together, trying ideas to make a Christmas card or two. There will be supplies available or bring your own. Come at 9:30 to visit with the artists and enjoy coffee and snacks. The hourlong program begins at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m., Artist League President Charlotte Rierson will conduct a business meeting. The public is welcome to stay. The NCA Artist League meets each Monday at Bayside. Anyone interested in joining should contact President Charlotte Rierson at 8846100. Annual dues are $20.
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Ballot from page 4 amendment to the Arkansas Constitution authorizing three casinos to operate in Arkansas, one in Boone County, Arkansas, operated by Arkansas Gaming and Resorts, LLC, an Arkansas Limited Liability Company, one in Miller County, Arkansas, operated by Miller County Gaming, LLC, an Arkansas Limited Liability Company, and one in Washington County, Arkansas, operated by Washington County Gaming, LLC, an Arkansas Limited Liability Company, all being subject to the laws enacted by the General Assembly in accord with this amendment and regulations promulgated by the Arkansas Gaming Commission in accord with laws enacted by the General Assembly; defining casino gaming and gaming as dealing, operating, carrying on, conducting, maintaining, or exposing for play any game played with cards, dice, equipment, or any mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic device or machine for money, property, checks, credit, or any representative value, as well as accepting wagers on sporting events or other events, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any game, device, or type of wagering permitted at a casino operated within any one or more of the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, Oklahoma, Tennessee, or Texas as of November 8, 2016, or as subsequently permitted thereafter; creating the Arkansas Gaming Commission to regulate casinos in accord with laws enacted by the General Assembly, with the Arkansas Gaming Commission comprised of five (5) commissioners, each appointed by the governor for staggered 5-year terms; providing for the General Assembly to appropriate monies to or for the use of the Arkansas Gaming Commission; requiring each casino to pay to the Arkansas State Treasury as general revenues a net casino gaming receipts tax equal to eighteen percent (18%) of its annual net casino gaming receipts; requiring each casino to pay to the county in which the casino is located a net casino gaming receipts tax equal to one-half of one percent (0.5%) of its annual net casino gaming receipts; requiring each casino to pay to the city or town in which the casino is located a net casino gaming receipts tax equal to one and onehalf percent (1.5%) of its annual net casino gaming receipts; defining annual net casino gaming receipts as gross receipts for a 12-month period from casino gaming less amounts paid out or reserved as winnings to casino patrons for
that 12-month period; subjecting each casino to the same income, property, sales, use, employment and other taxation as any for-profit business located in the county and city or town in which the casino is located, except that the Arkansas Gross Receipts Act of 1941 and local gross receipts taxes shall not apply to casino gaming receipts; allowing a casino to operate any day for any portion or all of any day; allowing the selling or complimentary serving of alcoholic beverages in casinos during all hours the casino operates but otherwise subject to all applicable Arkansas laws involving the distribution and sale of alcohol; permitting the shipment into Boone, Miller, and Washington counties in Arkansas of gambling devices shipped and delivered in accordance with applicable federal law (15 USC§§ 11711178 and amendments and replacements thereto); rendering the provisions of this amendment severable; declaring inapplicable all constitutional provisions and laws to the extent they conflict with this amendment, but not otherwise repealing, superseding, amending, or otherwise affecting Amendment 84 (bingo or raffles) or Amendment 87 (state lottery) to the Arkansas Constitution, or Arkansas Act 1151 of 2005 (Electronic Games of Skill). FOR: A FOR vote means you are in favor of authorizing three casino gaming establishments, one each to be located in Boone, Miller and Washington counties. AGAINST: An AGAINST vote means you are not in favor of authorizing three casino gaming establishments, one each to be located in Boone, Miller and Washington counties. Supporters say that if Arkansas doesn’t pass this amendment, these casinos will locate in neighboring sates and they and their citizens will be the ones to profit from hundreds of millions of dollars in annual gaming tax revenue in the form of new roads, better schools and lower taxes. They say Arkansas already has casino gaming and this would bring needed competition to the marketplace. Opponents say casinos don’t lift the economy, but just open roads for people to harm themselves and their families. They say people who live in the counties where casinos would be allowed will have lost control over what type of community they have and that it is bad government to write private monopolies with specific companies into the state constitution. Next week: We look at Issues 6 and 7
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If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call or text Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
Kay Weaver Senior Centers
The Senior Center's own Kay Weaver won best of show in creative writing at the Van Buren County Fair with this poem:
My Friend, Opal Aldridge
I have this friend, she is like no other, She reminds me of my dear sweet mother. She is the outstanding citizen in Shirley. Cooking and praying for everyone daily. She feeds the birds and anything with needs. Her lawn is covered with flowers from seeds. She shares anything and everything she can. Whether it be advice or just listening to some one. You can't stop by for just a minute. She has to share a story with humor in it. She is dealing with a serious health situation. She fights her cancer with much determination. Her attitude is to live each day. No matter what the tests may say. She is totally dedicated and loves the Lord. And lives and practices the Holy Word. With much love and admiration
Jeff Burgess Crabtree
Alread EH Club meets Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. They give the gift of life on Thursday during the Alread Community Blood Drive. A friend tells me they treat donors very well. The Crabtree Foursquare Church holds a fundraiser in Clinton Thursday and Friday to benefit The Back To School Bash and Kids Camp. Coming October 29 the church will hold a benefit meal. Dennis Berry says if he gets some time to run his trot lines it will be a fish fry, otherwise it'll be soup and chili. Dennis went on to say it's been a very good hay year. One of the top ones in his memory with nearly 1,400 round bales put up so far. I sat with Scotland's Mary Hall at The Voice Appreciation Dinner last week and was delighted with many stories of county history new to me. Mary is a goldmine of info about the area's history and genealogy research. I encouraged her to make herself more available to the public through a website. She laughed and said her fixed income could not cover such an expense. Any ideas?
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Patsy Ward Formosa
I would like to start by thanking The Voice for a very nice dinner on Saturday evening. The ladies treated the contributors and correspondents to an appreciation dinner at L'Attitude Bistro. Roy and Mary Bryant’s company recently was Mary’s Uncle Verlon and Charrise Bryant and Uncle Robert Bryant. Mary and Roy went to Maulden, Missouri, to visit with them last week. They also visited several cousins and other relatives. They attended a big arts and crafts show in Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee. They also went to Illinois and Kentucky, then came back to Missouri. They were there from Friday til Tuesday. Mary says it is about time for them to stay home and rest! There will be a Revival at Point Remove Baptist Church October 16-19. The evangelist will be Bob Bagley and the music will be provided by John Cole. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Ronnie Webb of Houston, Texas, has been spending some
time with his parents, B.E. and Ruth Webb. He returned home for a while last week. Ruth says B.E. is improving and is able to walk more. That is good news! Margie Pounds and I went to Conway on Wednesday. She had an appointment with Dr. Baker. She will be having cataract surgery soon. That’s about all I can dig up for this week, so have a great week end and God Bless.
James & Joyce Burns Scotland
I think I want to tell a little about the Scotland Corporation. After our school was closed and we learned there was no plans to use the buildings, a group of citizens talked about how the buildings could be used. Some of the people went to the Clinton School Board and ask if we could get the buildings. Eventually the school complex was given to the community to be used by the community. The Scotland Community Corporation was formed. The cafeteria is used on the first Saturday of each month and we cook breakfast and we charge $6 for the meal. This money is used to purchase the food and any extra is used to help pay for the utilities, propane and insurance. Everyone that helps with breakfast volunteers their time. We also rent the building out to be used for parties, showers, reunions and etc. This is available to all that want to use it. All that is required is leave it clean for the next time it is used. We charge $35 for the day and you can reserve it way ahead of time. Some people reserve it for the next year. The Scotland Corporation is a different organization than the Senior Center. We do work together and that helps the community but we are not the same See Neighbors on page 13
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October 11, 2016 Neighbors on page 12 organization. We rent out the buildings if someone wants to put a business in and that helps us pay for repairs and it is better to have them in use than to be sitting empty. We had our annual family reunion last week and it was so nice to have a place with lots of room and a place for everyone to sit down. I will always use the cafeteria instead of have everyone crowd into our small house. And everything is cleaned up when I go home and I can rest. Every year the Scotland Corporation plans something for the Halloween weekend. This is free for the community and we have been doing this since the Clinton School Board gave the school complex back to the community. We have a potluck, and after dinner we take the kids on a hayride and when they come back we roast marshmallows. Sometimes we have music and the adults that want to go on the hayride can and the ones that do not want to go can stay in the cafeteria and visit. I make brochures and put them at the stores, post office and it is announced at the churches. I was surprised today when I heard that there was
several people did not know that we do this. We encourage people in the community to come and be a part of this. If you want to have something different and want to use the cafeteria just reserve it for your function. I know there is a lot of talk about doing things as a community so, if you want to join us come on, or you can do your own thing. Sometimes it is hard to find a time that there is not anything else planned. The Masonic Lodge is getting ready for its annual fish fry. This is held at the lodge in Scotland, across from the Scotland School on Highway 95 West. The fish fry is always held on the 2nd Saturday of October. I hope all of you that are reading this in the paper had a chance to attend and if you did not, please plan on it for next year. The Scotland Senior Center had its fall yard sale last weekend and wants to thank everyone for their help and their donations as well as for all of the people that turned out to make it a success. Anyone with Scotland News can call James Burns at 592-3935 and he will see that it gets in the paper. Have a great week.
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Thelma Murray Shirley
Visiting Joan Allen on Tuesday were her nephew Jimmy Mahaney of Benton and his sister Beverly Trimble of Havana, Florida. Paul Poynor and Wanda celebrated his 67th birthday Saturday night, having a dinner with his family at the Cracker Barrel restaurant in Russellville. Lisa and Wayne Hackett, Lisa's mom, Lisa's son Adam and Don Delk recently went to Lav Vegas for a week and somebody brought some money back to Arkansas. Jimmy Carroll and Diane McNally got married last Saturday at the home of his mother Lottie Carroll. The couple are making their home in Greenbrier. The ladies of the Foursquare Church won the grand champion trophy at the chili cook-off in Clinton on Saturday.
Reunion -- The Formosa School Alumni held its annual reunion Oct. 1, 2016, at the Formosa Community Building. The group meets the first Saturday of October each year. The last graduating class was in 1949. There was a potluck and the oldest class of 1946 was honored. The four members present, Earl Goacher, Stella Sample, Kay Ross and Daryll Martin, gave a brief recap of their lives after graduation. Martin gave each family a jar of homemade jelly and pound of Jasmine rice from his nephew's business. A moment of remembrance was given for those members who have passed on. Pictured are (standing from left) Earl Goacher, DeLane Storey, Thelma Webb, Bobby Malone, Ruby Webb, Verlene Clowers, Oral Dean Smith, Denzel Conley, Dolly Word, Billy Martin, Lillian Goacher, Burl Clowers, Joanne Hancock, (seated) Bethel Parish, Kay Ross, Stella Sample and Daryll Martin.
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A wedding shower for Heather Leonard and Sean Spragins will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Mount Zion General Baptist Church in Morganton. Hosted by ladies of the church. Family and friends are invited. They are registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond, Target and Walmart.
Calendar There will be a benefit revival Oct. 13-15 at Kingdoms Gate Ministries, Quail Creek Shopping Center, Highway 16, near Shirley. Evangelist Barbara Jenkins of Harrison will speak at 7 p.m. each night. The benefit is for Pastor John and Karey Swofford. Free financial aid work-
shop for college-bound students and their parents is set for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Van Buren County Library in Clinton. Bring 2015 tax return and W-2's, and learn more about scholarships and financial aid. Call Della Hand at (870) 391-3129 for more information.
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Sound-Off Candidates for local offices are invited to send in a letter letting residents know why you deserve their vote. All letters must be to the Voice office by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, for inclusion on the Sound-off page. E-mail letters to voiceeditor@artelco.com, mail them to The Voice, P.O. Box 1396, Clinton, AR 72031 or bring them by our office at 260 Griggs St., Clinton. One letter per candidate.
Focus on budget, drugs I would like to tell you about myself and some of the ideas and changes I would like to make if elected your next Van Buren County sheriff! My name is Lucas Emberton. I am 38-years-old and have a family of five starting with my wife Laura, then Lily, Zoey, and Noah. I am currently employed with the Greenbrier Police Department. I currently have eight years law enforcement experience ranging anywhere from dispatcher/jailer to a Drug Task Force agent and also both city and county law enforcement experience. I have worked hand in hand with numerous local state agencies as well as the FBI all over the state of Arkansas and I have worked alongside local DEA as well as DEA from other states. All in efforts to attack the narcotics problem that is ongoing. I want to introduce you to some issues that I believe need to be addressed. After researching the budget for the VBC sheriff’s office I can clearly see some areas that need improvement. I believe that I can address the situation in a positive manner and with time I can improve and lower the budget for the sheriff’s office. Five years ago I was elected fire chief of the Highway 110 Volunteer Fire Department. The department. was in a financial crisis and had $1,300 to its name. Not only have I rebuilt the department's finances, I also have more than
doubled the number of firefighters in the department, added a 30x40 three bay fire station, and currently we are remodeling the old fire station into an emergency station/community room. During the last five years we have spent approximately $25,000 for fire department equipment and managed to build our accounts to approximately $55,000. I believe I can accomplish similar goals regarding the budget for the sheriff’s office if elected sheriff. Grant funding and employee training are two areas that I believe need attention. Grants are difficult tasks to conquer, but with the right administration working to obtain grants I believe these goals can be accomplished. Funding is difficult to get if it is not pursued persistently. Employee training is a concern of mine. Safety for employees and citizens is one of the most important aspects of law enforcement. Employees, I believe need to have continued training throughout their career. Not only to protect themselves, but also to properly and safely protect You the People of Van Buren County. Last but not least, narcotics are a major issue that needs to be addressed each and every day. My passion is working narcotics investigations and attacking drug users and sellers to the best of my ability. The drive I have toward this issue is gen-
Letters to Editor Dear Editor: The tax deadline is getting close and I want to encourage everybody to pay the voluntary tax to support the recycle center. Expenses to run these centers across the state are rising, and their efforts to keep as much material as possible out of landfills are well worth our support. I also encourage everyone to recycle as much as possible from your household waste - plastic, paper, cardboard, aluminum and steel cans. When I first started recycling years ago I went from two large black 33-gallon trash bags a week when everything went in the trash, to usually just one white 13-gal-
lon kitchen-size bag every two weeks, a reduction of 90 percent for a two-week period. It makes me very sad to drive along the highway and sometimes see four or five of the big black bags out for pickup on trash day at a single household. What will Arkansas be like in 5060 years when your grandchildren have their own grandchildren? What kind of environment do you hope they will have to live in? Collectively we can create a big benefit for future generations by a small effort on our parts on a daily basis. With small bins at home to sort as you discard, it takes no effort at all besides oc-
erated through children. I have three children and I do not want them to be introduced to this life destroying addiction. I understand we can’t stop the drug problem, but we have to fight to contain it! I know lots of you have children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews -- if I can keep just one child from getting addicted to this horrible habit it will be well worth all my time and efforts. Narcotics are linked to lots of other crimes like theft, domestic violence and child abuse, the list could go on and on. I’m committed to fighting against narcotics and lowering the amount of other crimes by attacking narcotics aggressively. With the election less than a month away, I’ll be out campaigning as much as my work schedule allows. With my Christian beliefs, I choose not to campaign on Sundays, as this is reserved for the Lord and family. I want to stress to you that I am a lifelong resident of Van Buren County and I am ready to work in my home county and put my experience to work for YOU, the citizens of Van Buren County. Feel free to contact me anytime at 2533205 to discuss any questions or concerns you may have without worry of intimidation. I promise you all calls/ messages will be kept confidential. I want to be your next Van Buren County sheriff! I am asking for your vote on November 8th. Thank you and God bless! Vote Emberton for sheriff!
casionally taking them in to the recycle center. Thank you for caring. Alma Wallace Clinton Dear Editor: This is an appreciation letter to all of the coaches and players of the Senior High Clinton Yellow Jacket football team. These guys played a great home game a couple of weeks ago, and we hope everyone will continue to come out and support the team. I would like to say a special thanks to my grandson, Jake Ferrell, for the beautiful floral arrangement. Go Yellow Jackets! Love to all, Lila Ferrell, better known as Nana
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Weekly Crossword
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Rules Here at The Voice of Van Buren County, we love puzzles and games, contests and prizes. And we want you to play along with us. Solve our Word Find puzzle and enter for a chance to win a prize. Puzzle entry may not be a photocopy, originals from newspaper only. Let us know “Where In the County Is This?” and you become eligible for our drawing for a one-year subscription to The Voice. There will be one winner for each contest every month. To enter, mail your puzzles to The Voice / P.O. Box 1396 / Clinton, AR 72031 or drop them by our downtown office, 260 Griggs St., Clinton. You can also call us at 745-8040 to tell us where the week’s picture was taken. Deadline to enter is 2 p.m. Oct. 28; drawing will be at 4 p.m. October's Word Find sponsor is Highway 65 Dive in Bee Branch.
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Fishing Report
Freshwater Jellyfish Are No Cause for Alarm Divers and boaters have noticed some added life emerging in the waters of The Natural State. Freshwater jellyfish sightings have become more common in the last decade, but the species has shown no cause for alarm. Freshwater jellyfish are native to the Yangtze River Valley in China, but were first discovered in the U.S. in 1880. Since that time, the species has been recorded in
44 states and the District of Columbia. The creatures are about the size of a penny in their adult stage and resemble white, translucent discs with three to nine small tentacles, which are used to catch small aquatic life. Unlike some saltwater varieties of jellyfish, freshwater jellies do not have the ability to sting humans and are harmless, but they can paralyze some macroinvertebrates and small fish.
Central Arkansas
Tailwater)
Lake Conway
(updated 10-52016) Bates Field and Stream (501470-1846) said the lake is stained and the water is at a normal level. Bream are fair on worms and crickets. Crappie are good, especially around the brush piles; use minnows or jigs. Bass are biting fair; use white and chartreuse crankbaits. Catfish are biting fair on limb lines and trotlines. Use bream, large minnows and cut bait.
Little Red River (Greers Ferry
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(updated 10-52016) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip ‘em All Guide Service said the Little Red is currently receiving several hours of weekday generation with less generation on weekends. For fly fishing, we recommend streamers, midges, pheasant tails and hare’s ear. For Trout Magnet fishing, we recommend cotton candy hot pink-colored bodies on chartreuse jigheads. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water
data system (501362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information or check the Corps of Engineers website (swl-wc.usace.army. mil) for real-time water release and the Southwest Power Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecasted generation schedule.
them guarding fry; use crickets, crawlers and small crankbaits. The crappie fishing is getting better with the cooler water as well, with the fish eating in 10-18 feet of water on jigs and minnows. The catfishing is good all over the lake with a variety of baits.
Greers Ferry
Lake Maumelle
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 461.05 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 461.44 msl). (updated 10-52016) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 461.08 feet and falling. It is 1.43 feet below normal pool of 462.54 feet. The surface temperature is in the high 70s to mid-80s. The hybrid and white bass are eating pretty good all day around 35 feet and some are blowing up on top from time to time. They are even eating with no wind, which is uncommon; try using in-line spinners for the suspended fish and spoons for the bottom feeders and, of course, topwater baits for the schoolers. Lots of black bass are in 35 feet and the rest are scattered to the bank; use C-rigs, topwater baits, spinnerbaits and small crankbaits. No reports on walleye. The bream action is good with
(updated 10-52016) Fosters Four Seasons (501-8689061) said the lake is clear and the water surface temperature has been ranging 70-75 degrees, and the water appears to have turned over. The level is normal. There are a few bream and crappie around, leading to fair fishing for both. Bream are biting redworms or crickets. Crappie are hitting minnows and jigs in fair numbers. Bass are good and can be found about five feet out of the grass. Try tossing a spinnerbait, crankbait or topwater. Catfishing is good on blood bait, stink bait and chicken livers or chicken hearts. All the fish species have been chasing shad in the lake and seem to favor all colors of shad-like baits, walking baits and flukes, according to a local angler.
Arkansas RIver (Morrilton)
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bass were good the past few days. Some families camped out near Charley that were first-timers from Harrison and Marshall, and they caught a 5-pounder and two 3-pounders using 2-inch Mepps minnows. White bass schooling on top and the fishing is good on the Lazer Blade and in-liner spinners. Charley says to then go to the hot spots where they go down. Fish mainly morning and late afternoon for best success. Catfish are moving shallow late in the evening on secondary drops in 3-7 feet depth. Use shad. Midmorning is tough fishing, but late afternoons you need to drift fish in 15-25 feet water for success. Use shad/ worm combination for good results. Bream are running in the grass when the water is up, so float a cricket for good results there. Stripers are in shallow water up around Grandma’s Campground and are and running the riprap. Use shallow-running shad or white crankbait. The drum are still going crazy on crawfish and the jig-n-pigs
Little Maumelle River
(updated 10-52016) River Valley Marina (501-5171250) said water clarity was clear and the surface temperature was 78 degrees. Level and current is normal. The bass bite is good. Bass
are hitting spinnerbaits, topwater lures and plastic worms. Catfishing is good using blood bait and chicken liver. Bream are fair on worms and crickets. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass reports were good.
North Arkansas
White River (Bull Shoals Tailwater)
(updated 10-52016) Sportsman’s White River Resort (870-453-2424) reported another week of perfect water conditions with normal level and just two or three generators running. Trout bite is excellent overall, according to the resort. Specifically, rainbows were hitting good to excellent. Brown trout rated fair. Use PowerBaits or wax worms.
Buffalo National River
(updated 10-52016) Berry Brothers Guide Service 870453-2424) said the Buffalo is navigable. The smallmouths are still (active. John Berry's favorite fly is a Clouser minnow. Carefully check the water level before entering the Buffalo River. There are no dams, it has large drainages and is prone to flooding during and following any rain event. The water can rise very quickly.
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CHURCH PAGE
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Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Shirley First Baptist Church. If you can identify this 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.) 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 745-3530 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 Baptist Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane Dennard,AR Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 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 4940 Highway 9 W Clinton 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, Shirley 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 Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 MainLine 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 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 745-4859 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 Shirley First Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171 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 New Tabernacle 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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Last week's featured church was Shirley First Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley, AR 72153 (501) 723-8171
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WANTED Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition. Call Tom 501-745-4378
House For Rent
at 16506 Hwy 95 W in Scotland area. 2 Bedroom house with storm cellar, storage building and carport. $400/month with $400 deposit and one year lease.
DUPLEXES FOR RENT
Seating is limited Call (501) 745-9306
For Sale
Call: (501)253-0788.
midnight blue. Plays Gameboy, Advance Gameboy and regular DS games. Includes charger. $60.
Selling 90 lots To Book Call Jeff 870-447-6128
For Rent
View house before calling 501-745-1593
October 27, 2016 12:00 noon-1:30 pm
REAL ESTATE
DS Lite by Nintendo;
Free Lunch & Learn
BREEZ
REAL ESTATE
limousin@thomascattlefarms.com www.thomascattlefarms.com
Nice 1000 sqft 2-bedroom Duplexes with appliances. No Pets. No Smoking. $600-$650/month plus deposit. Call: 501-745-5858 or 501-412-7682
GO OFF THE GRID! Amazing water supply! 5 year round ponds, 2 high volume water wells. Turnkey farm w/ barns & ready for any livestock; fenced\crossfenced on 40 acres of Bermuda\clover pasture! Amazing HOME: 3bdrm, 2ba, hardwood floors and lots more! $255,000. Minerals available. Call Graham & Assoc. RE. 501-745-2436 MLS#15028141
VACATION SITE ready for your family! Beautiful 3.55 level acres of country privacy, gated, fenced, pond, summer shade & easy get-away. Clean 2003 Adventure/ Timberlodge RV is secured under metal roof with steel frame. $30,000.
HOMES FOR RENT IN FFB AREA
LEGALS
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS First Division No. 71PR2016-87 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CECIL FITZPATRICK, Deceased AFFIDAVIT FOR COLLECTION OF SMALL ESTATE BY DISTRIBUTEE: Bonnie Faye Simpson Fitzpatrick TO: All persons who have an interest in the Estate of Cecil Fitzpatrick.You are hereby notified that Bonnie Faye Simpson Fitzpatrick whose attorney is Donna Mae Price 1723 Hwy 330 East Clinton, Arkansas 72031 has filed an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estates for the purpose of dispensing with administration of the Estate of CECIL FITZPATRICK 478 Hopewell Road, Bee Branch, Arkansas 72013, Date of Death: February 8, 2015 All persons who have claims against the Estate of Cecil Fitzpatrick, have three (3) months from the date of first publication of this notice or you will otherwise be barred and precluded from any benefit of the estate. This notice was first published on October 11, 2016. A copy of the Affidavit for Collection of Small Estates Has been filed with the Van Buren County Circuit Clerk. You may contact Donna Price at (501) 745-2283 and a copy will be mailed to you.
Graham & Assoc RE 501-745-2436 MLS# 16025709
From: $375/mon - $750/mon Call: (501) 723-4424 Buckhorn, Inc.
For Rent
Country Living
Eglantine/ Fairfield Bay area. Remodeled Mobile Home with lake view. 2 bedroom/1 bath. No Pets. No Smoking. $550/month. Deposit Required. Call: 901-647-8754
YARD SALE SERVICE
CERTIFIED WELDER with 30 years experience.
Enjoy the music of
the Don Nunley Band at 7:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month at the Senior Center on Yellow Jacket Lane in Clinton. $3.00/person Come and have fun whether you dance or not!
Will do welding repair in my Fabrication Shop or can come to you.
Yard Sale Hwy 16 East, 2 miles October 12-13-14 SOMETHING for EVERYONE New and Used Items BARGAINS GALORE
Call (501) 592-1039 RESEARCH
Reflect A Moment He said, "To hang on to your life is to lose it. To let go of your life is to save it."
TOOLS & MORE SALE Saturday, October 15 8:00am to ?? at 148 Kemp Street Clinton Hand tools, Power tools Crossbow, MiniFridge, MicroWave, Mechanic tools, and Miscellaneous shop items.
FOR RENT 2BR MOBILE HOMES Bee Branch. Wheel Chair accessible. $425/month Call for availability. (501) 581-8640
FOR LEASE
2500 sqft COMMERCIAL OFFICE OR RENTAL SPACE next to CashSaver in NORTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTER Call (501) 253-0924
Call 745-8040 to place an ad in the classifieds
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The Voice of Van Buren County
October 11, 2016
TAX NOTICE
THE LAST DAY TO PAY YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE TAXES IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016
OPEN HOUSE
Invitation
(Because October 15th falls on a Saturday the deadline is extended to Monday)
OCTOBER 17TH IS ALSO THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR THE HOMESTEAD CREDIT AND 100% DISABLED VETERANS, SURVIVING SPOUSES, AND MINOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN TO FILE FOR THEIR EXEMPTION
SO WE MAY BETTER ASSIST YOU DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR TAXES CALL THE COLLECTOR’S OFFICE NOW AT 745-8550, FAX 745-4987 OR USE THE WEB SITE TO LOOK UP AMOUNTS www.vanburentax.org TO PAY TAXES AND AVOID LONG LINES: PAY ON LINE: WITH CREDIT CARD; DEBIT CARD, OR ECHECK AT www.vanburentax.org AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SCREEN (CUSTOMER WILL PAY FEE) PAY BY PHONE: WITH CREDIT CARD AT (866)257-2055. COUNTY CODE IS 71. PARCEL NUMBERS ARE AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STATEMENT. (CUSTOMER WILL PAY FEE) PAY BY MAIL: POST MARK IS ACCEPTED FOR PAYMENT WITHOUT PENALTIES. PLEASE INCLUDE A SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE OR AN EMAIL ADDRESS FOR COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT. MAIL TO: VAN BUREN COUNTY COLLECTOR PO BOX 359 CLINTON, AR 72031 USE THE DROP BOX: LOCATED AT THE CENTER ENTRANCE TO THE COURTHOUSE ANNEX UNDER THE COVERED PORCH. CHECKS ONLY NO CASH INCLUDE STATEMENT WITH PAYMENT BOX CLOSED AFTER MIDNIGHT ON OCTOBER 17TH. PAY IN PERSON: IN COLLECTOR’S OFFICE AT THE COURTHOUSE ANNEX. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO VAN BUREN COUNTY COLLECTOR, VBC COLLECTOR OR LISA NUNLEY COLLECTOR OR PAY WITH A CREDIT CARD IN THE OFFICE. WE ACCEPT VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, OR AMERICAN EXPRESS (CUSTOMER PAYS FEE) ****AFTER JANUARY 1, 2017 THE COLLECTOR’S OFFICE WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT CHECKS FOR DELINQUENT TAXES-REAL ESTATE OR PERSONAL. TAXES MUST PAY WITH CASH; MONEY ORDER, CASHIER’S CHECK OR CREDIT CARD****
The Voice invites you to come help us celebrate our first anniversary 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2016, at our office, 260 Griggs Street, in downtown Clinton
(Catered by L'Attitude Bistro)
Thank you Van Buren County for making our first year a success!