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TUESDAY, October 13, 2020 / Vol. 6 Issue 41 / 75 cents
Plans move forward for Scare on the Square
Swarming for a win - Clinton girls softball 6 and under Swarm took first place in Greenbriar in fall ball tournament. The team is coached by Kelby Bonds.
Coronavirus Cases, deaths climb
By the numbers - Oct. 11
On Sunday, 613 Covid-19 cases were added to the state’s total and 17 more deaths were announced, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. As of Sunday, there are 576 people hospitalized around the state due to the coronavirus, according to ADH. Ninety-nine people are currently on ventilators in Arkan-
Van Buren County • Total Cumulative Cases: 188 • Total Active Cases: 12 • Total Recovered Cases: 173 • Total Deaths: 3
Arkansas • New cases: 613 • Hospitalized: 576 • Ventilators: 99 • Total deaths: 1,425
sas due to the virus, ADH officials say. The counties with the most newly added cases are Pulaski County (96), Crawford County (29), Craighead County (25), Washington County (23) and Benton County (21). ADH officials say 9,245 PCR tests and 450 antigen tests were completed Saturday.
Scare on the Square will be held this year. Fire Chief DL Webb, who organizes the Halloween event, said at last week’s City Council meeting that there will be no hayrides or haunted houses but everything else will be “traditional.” The council voted unanimously to close the downtown Clinton streets at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, until 10:30 p.m. When discussing the options for this year’s festivities, council member Shon Hastings spoke in favor of letting the kids roam the streets and not gather candy from their cars, saying, “Why dress up in costumes if you’re gonna sit in a car? Also, the council and audience gave a round of applause to Police Chief John Willoughby who is retiring on Oct. 21. Over the objection of council member Gayla Bradley, the city will give Willoughby his service revolver. Bradley noted it had not been done before and she didn’t want to spend city money to replace it. Mayor Richard McCormac said he would have no problem getting private funds to replace the weapon.
Sales tax revenues Clinton received $105,246 in revenue from its 1 percent sales tax, collected in August and reported in September. Shirley received $3,907 from its 1 percent tax, and Fairfield Bay got $33,407 from its 1.5 percent sales tax. Year ago figures were: Clinton - $104,733; Shirley - $2,920; and Fairfield Bay $42,242. Van Buren County has two 1 percent sales taxes, one for general revenue and one dedicated to construction bonds for the hospital.
Webb The council voted 5-1 to gift the revolver to Willoughby; Bradley cast the “no” vote. In his report, Water Department manager Will Hinchey said water loss for the month was 27 percent. He said chemical costs were 8 cents per gallon, down from 13 cents last month. He also said figures show that the Water Department took in $594,000 more than this point last year due to the rate increase. Also at the meeting, animal control officer Tim Pike said he answered six calls in the city and SNYP Arkansas director Lori Treat said 30 dogs have recently been sent to out of state rescues. Receiving a second reading was an ordinance to leave the millage rate as is. The nuisance or “cleanup” ordinance got a third reading and was unanimously adopted.
Clinton 35, LR Mills 40 A Yellow Jacket goes up to catch a pass during last Friday’s game against Little Rock Mills. More photos, Page 6
The general revenue tax is divided among the county and its four incorporated towns based on population. Those figures for the same period are: Van Buren County, $346,279 (includes both taxes); Clinton, $30,760; Damascus, $2,955; Fairfield Bay, $25,476; and Shirley, $3,440. Year ago figures were: Van Buren County - 362,696; Clinton - $32,218; Damascus - $3,096; Fairfield Bay $26,683; and Shirley $3,603. Figures are provided by the Arkansas Municipal League.
(Photo by Denise Geer Burgess)
Halloween Happenings This house on Highway 95 East in Clinton is all dressed up for Halloween. (Photo by Robert Snyder)
Halloween Spooktacular Pageant: 10 a.m. Oct. 31. This pageant is costumes only with no formal dress and all ages welcome to participate. The pageant will start with babies and youth on Halloween morning and finish with the adult division starting at 2 p.m. For more information contact Corrine at 501745-8100. Scare on the Square: On Halloween night, the Clinton Fire Department will host the region’s big-
gest trick-or-treat event in downtown Clinton. Masks are required, so be there with your most creative face coverings and costumes. There will be hand sanitizer stations set up. Streets on the square will be closed to traffic after 5:30 p.m., so come early for good parking. This year’s event will not have a hayride or haunted house. For more info, visit www. clintonark.com. South Side-Bee Branch FFA is host-
ing a pumpkin patch from noon-6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Meet at the school barn. Boo Bash Drivethrough will be help from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in downtown Shirley. Enter on Depot Road by The Mona Lisa cafe to talk part in this drive through event. No walking to trick or treat. Send your events to voiceeditor@artelco.com to be included in Halloween Happenings.
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An explosion is something which one can usually see coming from a distance. Yes, it can be devastating outwardly; but oftentimes it can be stopped or, at the very least reacted to in order to keep damage contained. At one time, weapons of mass destruction were the concern of many people. These were supposedly physical weapons that could be deployed and used by unstable elements of our society. I don't recall that these weapons were ever found; but if they were, they could have easily been dealt with, because we could see them. An implosion, how-
ever, is a fish of a different feather. Not only can it not be seen, because it erupts from the inside, but it cannot be detected, because it is very subtle yet internally aggressive. By the time the implosion occurs and the devastation is detected, it is too late to undo or fix. The unfortunate reality of an implosion is that there is often total annihilation because of it. When Rome was completely destroyed from within, it left the survivors scratching their heads, wondering what could have happened. One minute, everyone seemed to be in complete control. Life was going on as usual with the powers that be hav-
ing everything in check. The freedom and decadence of a society which seemed to know no boundaries or limits came crashing down around them from within. Suddenly there was utter chaos and confusion. The empire was burning from within long before the physical flames could be seen. What happened? How did it happen? When did it happen? No one would ever know the real cause of its downfall; but the shear reality that would be salvaged from the rubble, is that it had been destroyed from within. The invisible monster of unrest, anxiety and dissatisfaction suddenly, without warning, reared
its ugly head and began devouring the citizens from within. It was as though the insatiable appetites of those who seemingly had it all, could not be filled. There was dissatisfaction, blame, bitterness growing into hatred, erupting into violence; and the monster could not be appeased or soothed. It was almost like a scene from a zombie movie where the cravings were an obsession; and all of society was swallowed up by it. The remaining undead were scampering for their lives, just trying to survive the carnage of the implosion.
October 13, 2020 Dear Editor:
We need to be creating business partners; not building walls because we live in a global economy. We have alienated other countries and stand a chance of being left behind if we do not get our fiscal house in order to restore our international credit which has slipped downward. Our budget deficit has topped over a trillion dollars which makes Reagan's
and George H.W. Bush's billions look paltry, our trade deficit continues its downward spiral. The president's multiple bankruptcies are his personal problem, but bankrupting a nation has dire consequences. We may never enjoy the respect and good will we had post World War II, but we may be able to earn trust. Majorie LeClaire Shirley
Jeff Stansbery Leslie
Supporting law enforcement by U.S. Sen. John Boozman law enforcement officer their families, but also ing S. 4605, the Protect calls for help while not Collins and Scrimshire
The courageous tradition of public safety is carried out by Arkansans who are dedicated to maintaining law and order. It takes a special person to put his or her life on the line every day to serve and protect a community. We are fortunate to have some of the very best law enforcement officers in the Natural State. Across the country we’ve seen attacks against law enforcement officers. Tragically, this has recently touched our state. Pine Bluff Police Department Detective Kevin Collins was killed on Monday, October 5 in the line of duty. It was a long-time goal of his to join the police force, and five years ago, his dream came true. Detective Collins enjoyed making a difference in his hometown while wearing the uniform. He worked to get illegal weapons off the streets, mentored youth in the community and helped carry a 95-year-old to safety after an apartment fire. This action earned him the department’s 2017 Officer of the Year. Sadly, his life was cut short when he was violently attacked while performing his job. Detective Collins is not the only Arkansas
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we’ve lost in the line of duty in 2020. Earlier this year, Hot Springs Police Officer First Class Brent Scrimshire also gave his life while fulfilling his calling to protect and serve. According to the FBI’s Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Program, 39 law enforcement officers have been killed in the U.S. in 2020. Their deaths are a terrible reminder of the risks law enforcement officers face each day when they put on their uniform and leave the comforts of their homes and loved ones. The loss of these officers not only affects
their communities and our entire state. Arkansans hold our law enforcement officials in the highest regard, and they expect that our officers will receive the support of their elected officials. Washington can help by providing funding for obtaining the proper tools, training and technology to help police safeguard citizens and protect themselves. We also have a responsibility to officers to hold offenders of violent crimes directed toward them accountable for their actions. That’s why I recently joined my Senate colleagues in introduc-
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and Serve Act of 2020. This legislation would create federal penalties for individuals who knowingly cause, or attempt to cause, serious bodily injury to local, state or federal law enforcement officers. Under this bill, individuals who kill a law enforcement officer could receive a life sentence. Officers in uniform risk their lives daily to protect their communities, responding to
knowing what challenges they will face. There simply is no justification for the cowardly, cold-blooded attacks on officers that we have recently witnessed in our state and across the nation. Our legislation would carry severe consequences for anyone who attempts to target officers for violent attacks. I’ve seen the commitment and dedication of those like Officers
who wear the badge at every level – local, state and federal. Law enforcement officers play a vital role in protecting our neighborhoods and keeping us safe. They do this knowing they may be called to dangerous situations that put their own lives in jeopardy. We can show our support for their sacrifice and our commitment to their safety by passing the Protect and Serve Act.
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Page 3 others might could use help . Our fall colors are really coming to the front for a beautiful October and a lot of time outside before old man winter gets here.
Thelma Murray Shirley
James & Joyce Burns Scotland
Well a lot of folks in Scotland are like James and me. We stay home, go to the doctors and rest so we can go again. We are so fortunate that we know and visit so many doctors that we have some place to go almost every day. Sometimes we see two or three in the same day. As if that was not enough we think James is going to get to go to Carti in Conway every day for about three weeks. He cannot put
any weight on his foot until it heals. When we start getting him in the vehicle to go everyday, it might get to be a circus at our house. We should know Monday when we start this new show. One good thing is we are both getting hard of hearing so we can vent and the other one does not hear it. All kidding aside, we get along very well after all of these years. Just remember us in your prayers. That makes all things bearable. Everyone please re-
Cameron and Joni Murray and daughters Claire and Carlee of Conway , spent the weekend visiting with the Murray families on Highway 110. The Highway 110 EH club met the last Monday in September and set the date for a yard sale on October 16-17 at the home of Don and Norma Whaley. This will include items from many households. Lindsey Carlton and children Traxler, Ellie and Julia are visiting Benny in Pennsylvania while they are on fall break from school . Jerry Hensley of Little Rock visited his aunt Ruth Hodge while he was spending a few days at his home in Shirley. I am willing to take your money for your subscription into Clinton to the Voice if you would give me a call. Barbara Watts recently ask me to take hers and it made me think
member the Scotland Center is open again they serve lunch for only $4 and start about 11:45 Monday through Thursday. If you do not want to eat in they can package it so you can take it home. They have bingo, music, pool and puzzles and it is a great place to visit with friends and get away from home for a while. No First Saturday Breakfast for a while yet because of the virus and so many others in the community with other health problems. Maybe by the first of the year things will be better. Stay safe and enjoy the cool weather and if you want something in the paper please call 592-3935 and we will get it in.
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The Alread Community Resource Development Corporation will hold its annual meeting virtually this year. All members and the community at large are invited to attend a Zoom meeting to be held on Monday, November 9, at 6:30 p.m. We will be sending out invitations by email. If you would like to attend, please send us email address to alreadarkansas@gmail,com.
ACRDC pays for electricity, water, and maintenance on the Alread FUN Park and awards the ACRDC Iris Derow Scholarship each year. We are looking for people who would like to serve on the ACRDC Board. We need more local voices and energy in order to continue providing these community services. If you are willing to serve or know someone who is, contact us at the email address above.
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DeLane Story and David and Pinyan went to Heber Springs and went sightseeing around the lake on Tuesday. They came back through Greers Ferry and had lunch at the Round Rock Diner. David and Pinyan left for home in Rocky Mount, Virginia on Wednesday. She is missing them. Donna and Richard Sherrod went to Greers Ferry Friday. They had lunch at Bentley's and attended the "Junkin' on the Lake" event. Marva and RG Ward have been camping at Devils Fork the last two weeks. They reported a very enjoyable trip with their family. They went 4-wheeling on the trails in Fair-
The National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association will meet at Greers Ferry Lake, Dam Site Pavilion in Heber Springs on Friday, October 16, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. A representative from Blue Cross/Blue Shield will be there to discuss the upcoming federal employee health benefits open season and answer questions. All active and retired federal employees are invited to attend. Attendees should bring their own lunch, wear
field Bay one day and went boating too. Ann Mann also went to the "Junkin' on the lake". She said she didn't find any bargains. She also took in a few yard sales and flea markets. I visited with Pam and Stanley Murray on Saturday afternoon. Cameron, Joni and the girls, Claire and Carley, were there. I enjoyed seeing them. They have some sweet girls! I went to Tilly on Saturday evening and spent the night with Bonnie Drewry. We had a good visit. It was good to get to spend some time with her. Ricky came by for a little bit, he was busy doing farm work. I came by Canaan Cemetery on the way home and then stopped by and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Coy Horton before coming home. Thats it for this week. I hope every one has a good week. God's blessing on each of you.
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Obituaries Eileen Smiley
Eileen Smiley, 90, of Key West, Florida, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to so many people, went to her heavenly home on October 7, 2020. Eileen was born March 19, 1930 to Olen McKinley and Essie Viola (Parks) McCormac, in Dennard Arkansas. Eileen was predeceased by her beloved husband, Loyal Smiley, and son, John Franklin Smiley, sisters; Wanda June, Mary Jane Dulaney, brothers, Raymond Jackson; Dorris Morris, and Carl Dean McCormac. Eileen is survived by daughter, Catherine Smiley (Walter Shurtenburger) of Key West; two grandchildren; and sisters Sally Workman of Richardson, Texas, and Ruth Bruce of Alread, Arkansas. She will be greatly missed by a host of relatives and friends. Eileen retired from Clinton State Bank. Eileen was trustworthy, a wonderful cook, gardener, and avid birdwatcher. Services are Roller McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton Ar. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, and funeral services will be on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations be made to Alzheimers Research at Mayo Clinic Research, Department of Development, 200 1st SW Rochester MN 59906.
to Arkansas in 1973, she continued to teach first grade at Clinton Elementary until she retired after 42 years of teaching. Her other activities included many things over the years, including teaching sewing in 4H and coaching girls' softball in her summers. She was very active with the Clinton United Methodist Church as a choir member, a Sunday School teacher, Summer Bible Schools, the United Methodist Women, and the Clinton Methodist Thrift Shop. A graveside service was Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Culpepper Cemetery in Clinton, Arkansas. Donations may made to the Clinton United Methodist Church, 167 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton, Arkansas, 72031.
(Smelker) Martinez. Barbara touched many lives with her positivity, kindness, and love. She accepted you for who you were in the present and never would hold anyone's mistakes against them. She is proceeded in death by her parents and a brother Lee Martinez. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Dennie Seagle, two daughters, Dawn (Tom) Waddle of Harriet, Arkansas, Kerri (Stephen) Burnett of Clinton, Arkansas; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Donna Gross, Jolene Elms; many great-grandchildren, other family members, and a host of friends. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Bee Branch Baptist Church in Bee Branch, Arkansas.
Bennie Johnson
Bennie Ray Johnson, 82, of Shirley, ArBarbara Seagle kansas passed away Barbara Jean Sea- at his home Thursday, gle, 71, went to be with October 8, 2020. He the Lord Saturday Oc- was born February 19, tober 10, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born November 21, 1948 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Joe and Verla
Honorary pallbearers are Clifton Bolden, Dale Johnson and Jimmy Johnson.
Arvina Bryan Richard Kottler
Richard Wayne Kottler, 85, of Choctaw, Arkansas passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020. He was born January 31, 1935 in Ottawa, Illinois to Immanuel and Gertrude (Dimmick) Kottler. Richard was a beekeeper and he loved tending to his colony of bees and hives. He enjoyed very much being outside in nature hunting and fishing as well. Richard enjoyed the hobby of model airplanes. He worked as teacher for before going on to take a job with the postal service, where he remained until retirement. He is proceeded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Edward Kottler. Richard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara; one son, Brian (Ashley) Kottler; one daughter, Lisa Kottler; five grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Mintie Debbie Arvina Bryan, age 89 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Ozark Health in Clinton, Arkansas. She was born in Big Flat, Arkansas on January 12, 1931 to James Columbus House and Zola Smith House. Arvina was a devoted Christian of the Assembly of God faith since 1969. Arvina loved gardening and going fishing. Arvina always had a yard full of beautiful flowers. She could make anything grow. Survivors include her loving companion of 40 years, Ronnie Morrison; sister, Mazie June Flowers of Marshall; brothers, Alvin Ray House of Bentonville and James Loren House and wife Pam of Dennard; daughters, Kathryn Young of Clarksville and Brenda Dishaw and husband John of Pea Ridge; See Obituaries on page 5
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Noma Moore
Noma Aline Moore was born May 7, 1931 in Delaville, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her husband, James V. Moore of Choctaw, Arkansas, her parents, Leo and Ruby McQueen of Coloma, Michigan, her daughter, Linda K. Girard of Cape Coral, Florida, sisters, Geraldine Rothaar of Dayton, Ohio, and Joyce Tutton of Coloma, Michigan and brother, James McQueen of Coloma, Michigan. Left to cherish her memory are daughters Donna V. Edwards of Clinton, Arkansas and Karen L. Neddersen of Fayetteville, North Carolina, a sister, Shelby Kelbel of Battle Creek, Michigan; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Moore's life was truly dedicated to children. She began teaching at the age of 19 in a one room school in Michigan, teaching children between the grades of kindergarten and eighth grade. After moving from Michigan
1938 in Shirley, Arkansas to James ''Albert'' and Ruthie Belle (Babcock) Johnson. Bennie enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and most of all dancing. He was a member of Shirley First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Anna Mae (Bolden) Johnson; both parents; brothers Grover Johnson, Bill Johnson, John Johnson; sisters Hazel Parker, Maxine Cullum, Addie Mae Wood and Hester Turney. Left to cherish Bennie's memory are his children Terri Boone and husband Don of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, Tammy Sutterfield and husband James of Shirley, David Johnson and wife Rebecca of Clinton, Arkansas, three granddaughters; five great-grandsons; siblings Norma Ruth New, Dale Johnson, Jack Johnson, Sue Bailey; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation was Saturday, October 10, 2020, with a family only service following at 11 a.m. with Brother Danny Griffin officiating. Interment will be at the Davis Special Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mark Johnson, Chad Mooney, Dakota Mooney, Brayden Mooney, Hunter Johnson, and Cody Frazier.
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October 13, 2020 friends. Obituaries He was preceded from page 4 in death by his parents and his beloved wife three granddaughters; Ray Miller. two great-granddaughHe is survived by ters, and two great- his brother Steven Millgreat grandchildren. er and his wife Karen Arvina is preceded of Chatsworth, Califorin death by her parents. nia; daughters Angie Graveside services Barbaree and her huswere Wednesday, Oc- band Eric of Hope, Artober 7th, 2020 at Mar- kansas, and Kim Kerr shall Memorial Gardens and her husband Brian in Marshall, Arkansas of Broomfield, Colorawith Bro. Gary Rag- do; six grandchildren; land officiating. Pall- and six great-grandbearers were Josh Col- children; other relatives lins, Seth Collins, Cur- and many friends. tis Morrison, Lesil MorA graveside service rison, Scott Morrison was 4 p.m. Friday, Ocand John Dishaw. Hon- tober 9, 2020 in Woodorary pallbearers were land Memorial Park. Eddie Flowers, Eugene Flowers, Donald Flowers and Tommy Cagle.
Stanley Miller
Stanley E. Miller, age 81, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away October 8, 2020. Born on November 10, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Max and Phyllis Cherne Miller. Stanley was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed spending time with his family and
Jackie Casey
Jackie Burbridge Casey, 59, of Shirley, Arkansas departed from this world on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at St. Vincent with her daughter by her side. She was born March 24, 1961 in South Bend, Indiana to
Jack and Carolyn Leverich Burbridge. Jackie spent 20 years serving people as the local Avon sales rep, after working at Conestoga and Kmart. She loved volunteering and devoted her time to the VFW in Fairfield Bay. Jackie was a hard worker. Left to cherish her memory is her mother, Carolyn Burbridge; daughter, Veronica Impson; brothers, Vern Burbridge, Jody Martinez and wife Sonya, and Michael (Mikie) Burbridge, one sister, Jacklyn Schatz; three grandchildren; and many other friends and family members. Jackie is preceded in death by her late husband, Ruel Casey and her father, Jack Burbridge. Memorial service was Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Clinton Funeral Service.
Preston Lewis
Preston Lewis, 75, passed away Oct. 10, 2020. He was born Feb. 25, 1945. Services were 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at New Beginnings Church, Dennard. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery, Chimes.
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On the court - Clinton's boys team won at the District Championship with doubles partners - Dawson Burgess/Trammell Hastings winning first and Trey Puckett/Alex Prosser winning runner-up. Ryan Webb took the runner-up position in boys singles. Webb, Burgess and Hastings all had undefeated regular season games. Girls finished the season in third with Laura Knoerr winning runner-up in singles and doubles - Sophia Cabana/ Abby Tharp placing fourth. (Photos by Denise Burgess)
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Oct. 13 - Breakfast: Cereal, fresh fruit. Lunch: Bean and cheese burrito, corn, fruit. Oct. 14 - Breakfast: Mini pancakes, fruit cup. Lunch: Chicken spaghetti, baked beans, sliced
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carrots, fruit. Oct. 15 - Breakfast: Cereal, raisins. Salisbury Lunch: steak, creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, fruit. Oct. 16 - Breakfast: Pop Tart, fruit cup. Lunch: Pizza, salad, carrot sticks, fruit.
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Yellow Jacket football
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Lead slips away, Mills beats Clinton Clinton got off to a good start Friday night against the Little Rock Mills Comets, taking a 21-14 lead into the locker room at halftime. But the game began to turn the other way in the third quarter as Little Rock started putting a lot of points on the scoreboard. The Jackets were ahead by 15 points, 3520, in the fourth quarter but couldn’t hold on to the lead. The Comets put a couple of touchdowns on the board and pulled ahead of the Jackets, winning the game with a final score of 40-35. Clinton’s record for the season is 0-3 in conference play for the season. This week they take on the Stuttgart Ricebirds, 3-0 in conference play.
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Edna Smith with sons Orland and Ormand in 1930s Alread.
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BEN C. MATTOCKS PETITIONER VS. MELISSA DEHAVEN, and any unknown spouse or heirs; and The following lands in Van Buren County, Arkansas: LOT 58 BLOCK 19 LAKEWOOD ADDITION, FAIRFIELD BAY, AR
NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION As required by A.C.A. § 26-38-203, et seq., notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren, Arkansas, to quiet and confirm title in the surface rights of the following described property in Van Buren County, Arkansas which was sold under the authority of Act 626 of 1983, as amended, at a public sale of tax delinquent lands after the property remained unredeemed following the expiration of the time required by law, and by Limited Warranty Deed from the Commissioner of State Lands of the State of Arkansas to Ben C. Mattocks to: LOT 58, BLOCK 19, SECTION 9-T11N-12W, LAKEWOOD ADDITION, IDENTIFIED BY THE VAN BUREN COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE AS PARCEL NUMBER 4400-19058-0000.
WITNESS my hand and seal of the Court this 13th day of August, 2020. /S/ DEBBIE GRAY
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IN THE MATTER OF THE LAVON ROACH LIVING TRUST NOTICE OF HEARING To all persons interested in the Lavon Roach Living Trust: You are hereby notified that a hearing on Petition for Appointment of Successor Trustee and Declaration of Rights will be held at 8:30 A.M., on the 4th day of November, 2020 online via Zoom Meeting, or at such subsequent time or other place to which said hearing may be adjourned or transferred. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96317722377?pwd=b2toOWRqQVo3UkhvT1AzK1d5VmcxUT09 Meeting ID: 963 1772 2377 Passcode: 586090 For accommodations for any interested person that does not have access to technology or the internet, please contact the office of First Division Circuit Judge Susan K. Weaver, 801 Locust Street, Conway, Arkansas, 72034, (501)450-4904. This notice first published the 13th day of October , 2020. /s/ Chad J. Brown CHAD J. BROWN, I.D. No. 2010085 Attorney at Law 203 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-8801 FAX 501-745-6262 chad@cjbrownattorney.com
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Fishing Report
Brandon Pellham caught this 26.5-inch-long brown trout at Parker Bottoms in the Beaver Lake tailwater last Friday. Brandon was using a 2.5-inch Rapala Husky Jerk Minnow on a Fenwick HMG Rod, Mitchell308 reel with a 6-pound Power Pro Braid. Brandon released the trout back to the tailwater after this photo; perhaps another angler will catch it someday, he said. Photo provided by Jeremy Brown.
Central Arkansas
Little Red River
(updated 10-72020) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service (501230-0730) said the Little Red River received unexpected generation the past few days due to the Army Corps of Engineers requiring use of the Greers Ferry Dam to regulate the power grid. The generation is a welcome surprise for this time of year. However, we are not expecting this generation pattern to continue much longer. Until then enjoy the good water flow that’s providing good drift and wade fishing opportunities. For fly-fishing, we recommend midges, pheasant tails, hare’s ears, sowbugs and streamers. Cotton candy colored bodies on chartreuse jigheads are recommended for Trout Magnet spin-fishing Be safe while enjoying the river. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers
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Little Rock District wa- drag something like ter data system (501- topwater baits and spoons at mid-depth, 362-5150) and moving baits are Greers Ferry Lake all working well. CatAs of Wednes- fish seem a little slow day, the Army Corps but are eating noneof Engineers reports theless with rod and the lake’s elevation at reel; all types of lines 459.53 feet msl (nor- have been baited with mal conservation pool: a gauntlet of baits. 462.54 feet msl). Bream are still active (updated 10-7- up real shallow out 2020) Tommy Cau- to 25 feet on crawlley of Fishfinder Guide ers, crickets, cranks, Service (501-940- Road Runners and in1318) said the water line spinners. Walllevel at Greers Ferry eye will eat crawlLake is at 459.62 feet ers, cranks and live msl and falling with bait from about 25-45 generation. It is 2.92 feet on certain type of feet below normal pool structure all over the of 462.54 feet msl and, lake. Hybrid bass and with the weather fore- white bass are chewcast, it looks like it ing with or without will continue to fall. wind right now at cerFishing is on fire all tain times throughout over the lake as fol- the day all over lake lows: Crappie are very and rivers on spoons, abundantly eating lots inline spinners, basiduring day and night cally any piece of metat certain places un- al you want to drop, der certain conditions and also a lot of topon a variety of baits water baits. Stay with such as cranks, jigs, the shad as usual for Road Runners and live best results. bait from 12 to 30-40 feet. Black bass are North on the surface down Arkansas to 45 feet schooling, roaming and sitting on White River (updated 10-7structure eating away;
2020) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said, “These perfect Arkansas Ozark autumn days — cool mornings, warm, sunny afternoons — are unmatched for making memories on the White River. After several months of steady to heavy generation from Bull Shoals Dam, the lake is approaching the October power pool of 659 elevation so expect the flow of water from the dam to decrease some time in the next few weeks. Over the next couple of weeks, though, continue to keep your baits nearer the banks where the river is running swifter and deeper. “The rainbow bite has been steady and plentiful here on the tailwaters of Bull Shoals Lake in the Cotter area. The brown bite has slowed some, but a sculpin drifted near the bottom can still generate the desired outcome. The Vibrax Blue Fox spinner, 3/16-ounce gold, or the bright chartreuse with a partially silver blade, were providing a steady catch of 12and 13-inch rainbows. “October has brought a lot of anglers to the Arkansas Ozarks and our natural resources have stayed strong. The rainbows have been healthy and brightly colored ... and growing! The German Brown bite continues to be a little slower than we'd like, but don't be surprised if you attract one or two with just shrimp and PowerBait. Join us. The river will capture your heart.”
White River Resort (870-453-2424) says fishing is “absolutely great.” They say that anglers are starting to catch browns again. Overall, people are catching a lot of fish. One guide on Monday had over 70 fish, they report, including 4-5 brown trout. River level Tuesday afternoon was normal; they report that eight generators are running round-the-clock from Bull Shoals Dam.
Bull Shoals Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 664.63 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 661.20 feet msl). Table Rock Lake above Bull Shoals on Wednesday was at 915.65 feet msl (normal conservation pool is 917.00 feet msl). (updated 10-72020) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock reports that with the water now just 6 feet above normal and dropping, the ramps at open. The Corps of Engineers has been pumping the water out. There are baitfish suspended throughout the lake. Del suggests starting in the back third of a major creek. Some of the shad balls are getting bigger but suspended over the old creek channels. Topwater is good; poppers and wake baits are good as well. Try Whopper Plopper, buzzbait, and if they miss try throwing a popper until the bite stops, then spinnerbait, Chatterbait, and square bill for powerfishing “shallow” if it’s cloudy or stormy. Tar(updated 10-7- get shallow flats close 2020) Sportsman’s to old creek chan-
nels with runoff. As the sun comes up, change tactics and move out. Smallies and Kentucky bass are stacked out on main and secondary points, pockets, channel swings, bluffs and bluff ends but are closer to main lake points with wind. With shad present, fish position will change depending on the sun, wind, current, clouds, etc. The shad are moving and so are the fish. Also try a half-ounce jig in green pumpkin orange or GP blue orange. Smallmouths are on gravel banks. The lake clarity is dingy to clear and the surface temperature is now down to 70 degrees. The level is falling fast now.
Norfork Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lake’s elevation at 557.05 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 552.00 feet msl; April-Sept. 555.75 feet msl). (updated 10-72020) Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters says September was a difficult month for striper fishing. The lower end of the Norfork Lake was oxygen-deprived and the stripers were shut down completely. The Missouri side of Norfork Lake offered some good fishing but was very inconsistent. The upper part of the lake had cooler water and better oxygen, but the fish were smaller. “We are now starting our fall pattern as the oxygen has returned to the mid-lake area, like Robinson Point area and the creeks."
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CHURCH PAGE
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Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Fairbanks Community 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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Debbie and Conley Dunlap of Fairfield Bay
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Shelia Bonds of Clinton
Gardeners honor gardeners The October recipients of the Van Buren County Master Gardeners’ “We noticed” awards are Debbie and Conley Dunlap of Fairfield Bay and Shelia Bonds of Clinton. The Dunlaps’ gar-
den transports you to the tropics. They had palm trees, and bright colored flowers in the front yard. The backyard was adorned with garden plots, grass and trees — a beautiful Arkansas setting. One of
the flower plots was designed and dedicated to their daughter. It was very touching. A gorgeous back deck was perfect to enjoy a cool drink and take in the beauty of the yard. Shelia Bonds has an
awesome front garden. There were two sections with colorful fall flowers. Another section had different bushes that were different textures and shades of green. Her lawn was well kept, as was her whole yard,
however that front garden caught our eye. Both of these yards were different, and yet beautiful. One was an entire yard, while the other was the front flower bed. This program runs on nominations.
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Church Auditorium 125 Skyhill Dr Clinton, AR 72031
We Value Your Safety • OUR RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Your health and safety are our top priority. We are taking every precaution to keep you and our staff safe to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.
A CONTINUING SERIES OF PRESENTATIONS n Free Admission n Free Study Guides n Free Parking
n Free Child Care
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