The Voice of Van Buren County - October 29, 2019

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Southwestern Energy has agreed to drop all lawsuits in all counties in the Fayetteville Shale, according to County Judge Dale James. Van Buren County will receive a one time lump payment that will add about $350,000 to the county general fund, he said.

Pantry to close

There soon will be one less place for the county’s low-income residents to turn for food.

Foods for Life, 599 Highway 65B in Clinton, will be closing its doors Nov. 27, 2019.

The food pantry has served the community for 31 years. One board member said the agency is closing because of the volunteer situation.

She said Scott and Betty Spencer, who have run the pantry for years, cannot continue to do it.

The pantry gets enough donations to stay open, but doesn’t have the people to run it.

She also said that it has been hard on the volunteers, most of whom are elderly, to make trips to the Food Depot in Little Rock since the county no longer allows an employee to do it.

Election

Anyone planning to run for Van Buren County Quorum Court or a constable position should make note of these dates: Nov. 4, 2019 - Party filing period begins at noon Nov. 11, 2019 - Party filing period ends at noon Feb. 17, 2020 - Early voting begins for the Preferential Primary Election, and shall be available between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Early voting ends at 5 p.m. on the Monday prior to the election.

March 3, 2020 - Preferential Primary Election, Nonpartisan General Election For more information, visit sos.arkansas/gov

Couple sues deputy in dog attack A woman who was attacked by a sheriff’s office K9 at a social gathering this spring has filed a lawsuit against a Van Buren County deputy and his wife.

Michelle Rector and her husband, Chris, of Van Buren County, allege in a civil complaint filed Oct. 8 that they were at a bonfire at the

home of Sonny and Kim Clifford in May 2019 when Michelle was attacked by a police dog named Silas.

The complaint states that Clifford, who is employed by the sheriff’s office as a canine handler, told his wife to take Silas out to use the bathroom. The complaint states that Kim Clifford is not trained to

handle police dogs and further states that Silas was known to be unstable and was on anxiety medication.

The defendants, the lawsuit alleges, knew, or should have known, that Silas is a dangerous dog and had bitten Clifford in the past.

According to the lawsuit, Silas bit Mi-

chelle Rector several times, causing her to be flown by helicopter to UAMS in Little Rock.

The lawsuit states that Michelle Rector has lost full use of her arm permanently, has been unable to work, therefore losing wages and earning capacity, and has incurred more than $100,000 in medical

Prosecutor: Deadly shooting justified

Homecoming queen - The 2019 Homecoming queen for Clinton High School is Tania Armas. The Yellow Jackets won the game, 48-0 Friday night. Full coverage, Pages 6-7.

(Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

Sheriff proposes budget Seeks increases in most categories The numbers don’t lie, Sheriff Lucas Emberton said several times as he presented his 2020 budget proposals for the sheriff’s office and the detention center.

Emberton told the Quorum Court budget committee Thursday that his 11 road deputies had answered 9,571 calls in the 10 months of 2019. He said that works out to 80 calls per deputy per week, or two calls an hour.

“These guys need and deserve some help,” he said. His top preference, he said, is to add a full-time deputy, which would cost the county about $47,000 in salary and benefits.

If that option doesn’t work out, another would be to give all deputies a 5 per-

bills.

The defendants breached their duty to protect the plaintiffs from the dog, the suit states, and their actions were so reckless that punitive damages are called for. The Rectors are seeking compensatory and punitive damages of more than $1 million.

They have asked for a trial by jury.

cent pay increase. He also wants to give his office personnel raises. He said there used to be a part-time office worker, but that position is unfilled and he has two aides now.

Emberton went over his proposal item by item, asking for increases in almost every category, including a $7,000 increase in spending on fuel, which would raise the amount to $80,000; $2,500 for CID supplies; computer software; and capital outlay, which covers the cost of vehicles. Emberton said the 2017 Tahoes will be paid off in April; those payments total $7,000 per month. He said that adds up to $59,000 per year and he is requesting $90,000.

So, basically, he said, that’s only a $30,000

increase.

As for the detention center. Emberton said he needs another full-time employee. It is a safety issue, he said. Currently, dispatchers can’t take a break in their 12-hour shifts because there is no one to cover for them. Jailers can’t often help out because they’re watching 70 or more inmates.

He said that barring an additional employee, he would like to give jail personnel a 5 percent increase in salary.

Emberton also reported that Clinton Water and Sewer has told him to expect the bills to double. He is asking for $10,000 to cover that utility.

Budget negotiations will continue for several weeks.

(Read the prosecutor’s letter in full on Page 3) The August shooting death of a man during an eight-hour standoff with law enforcement was justified, according to findings from the 20th Judicial Prosecutor’s Office.

Police were called to the home near Formosa of William Jones’ grandmother, Sandra, on Aug. 22, 2019. Jones had a .357 handgun, was “high on meth” and was holding his 9-year-old son inside the house, police were told.

Van Buren County sheriff’s deputies and Arkansas State Police negotiated with Jones to let the boy go and come out for about eight hours beginning around 4:29 p.m., the letter from Prosecutor Carol Crews states.

Jones is heard on police recordings saying he believed he had "gone too far," and that he believed the situation would end up "six feet underground."

After approximately eight hours,

Jones' behavior became increasingly concerning, becoming agitated with law enforcement, indicating "I'm done talking,” the letter states.

The State Police SWAT team turned off the electricity to the house and entered wearing night vision goggles, the letter states.

Jones and the boy came out of a back bedroom and Jones had a large revolver in his right hand cocked in the backwards position, the letter states. The boy took a few steps forward and an officer grabbed the boy and got in front of him, Crews states in the letter.

Jones took a step back and began to raise the gun at the SWAT team, at which point Cpl. Chad Staley fired three rounds.

Jones suffered one gunshot wound to the chest and died from his injuries, the letter states.

The letter, to State Police Col. William Bryant, was dated Oct. 3, 2019.

State fair winners

Abby Bone competed in the Arkansas State Fair Youth Talent Contest on Wednesday, October 16, and won the Senior Dance Solo Regional Division. She advanced to compete again on Saturday, October 19, and won the Overall State Senior Dance Solo Division.

The Judi King Dancers competed in the Arkansas State Fair Youth Talent Contest on Wednesday, October 16, and won the Senior Dance Group Regional Division. They advanced to compete again on Saturday, October 19, and won the Overall State Senior Dance Group Division.

The group members are (from left) Abby Bone, Carson Rackley, Reese McDonald and Madison Speer. These dancers are under the direction of Judi King.

Natalie O’Neal of Van Buren County won the Junior Arkansas State Fair Queen Pageant earlier this month.

(Photo from Facebook)

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Senior menus Clinton and Damascus

Nov. 4 – Ham and potato soup, pimento cheese sandwich, marinated tomatoes and cucumbers, Emerald pears.

Nov. 5 – Baked pasta, squash medley, salad, pear cobbler.

Nov. 6 – Beef stroganoff, spinach, corn, fresh fruit.

Nov. 7 – Fried fish, pinto beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies, hot spiced peaches.

Nov. 11 – Closed Nov. 12 – Beef patty w/mushroom gravy, stewed tomatoes, au gratin potatoes, pineapple tidbits.

Nov. 13 – Homemade chicken soup, broccoli/cauliflower salad, cornbread, Jell-O cake.

Fairfield Bay

Nov. 1 – Chicken and dressing, broccoli, carrots, fruit cocktail cake.

Nov. 5 – Mild mountain chili, coleslaw, crackers, fruit.

Nov. 6 – Chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, beets, peaches w/whipped topping.

Nov. 7 – Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, roll, pears.

Nov. 8 – Loaded baked potato w/ meat, cheese, veggies, roasted Brussels sprouts, peanut butter silk pie.

Nov. 12 – Closed Nov. 13 – Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Italian vegetables, garlic biscuit, orange wedges.

Scotland

Nov. 4 - Ham and potato soup, pimento cheese sandwich, marinated tomatoes and cucumbers, Emerald pears.

Nov. 5 - Baked pasta, squash medley, salad, pear cobbler.

Nov. 6 - Beef stroganoff, spinach, corn, fresh fruit.

Nov. 7 - Fried fish, pinto beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies, hot spiced peaches.

Nov. 11 – Closed Nov. 12 - Beef patty w/mushroom gravy, stewed tomatoes, au gratin potatoes, pineapple tidbits.

Nov. 13 - Homemade chicken soup, broccoli and cauliflower salad, cornbread, Jell-O Cake.

Shirley

Nov. 4 – Chicken and dressing, broccoli, carrots, fruit cocktail cake.

Nov. 5 - Mild mountain chili, coleslaw, crackers, fruit.

Nov. 6 - Chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, beets, peaches w/whipped topping.

Nov. 7 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, roll, pears.

Nov. 11 – Closed Nov. 12 - Loaded baked potato w/ meat, cheese, vegetable, roasted Brussels sprouts, peanut butter silk pie.

Nov. 13 - Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Italian vegetables, garlic biscuit, orange wedges.

The Voice of Van Buren County

October 29, 2019

Religion Generosity always in season Generosity is the best gift. It’s the best gift you can give … yourself!

Only you don’t do it for yourself. It’s the best gift you can give to others. It is almost impossible to be happy without being generous. God is called the Ever-Blessed God in the Bible and nobody is as generous as He. “For God so loved the world He gave His only begotten Son…” And look what He got in return for His giving – many more sons! God is a giver. “Every good and perfect gift comes from the heavenly Father.”

It's harvest time in these parts and how does anyone ever come up with a harvest? By giving seeds to the soil.

You must give to get.

There are certain laws that prevail in all of nature. Always have. Always will. 1. You reap what you sow. 2. You reap after you sow. 3.

You reap more than you sow. This is what makes farming profitable. You plant a grain of corn and reap scores of them back. That’s the way it works. Ya gotta give to get.

This is true in all of life. The more you give, the more you get. That’s just the way it is. Where do you lack right now?

Give what you lack. If you lack energy, give some energy – exercise!

If you lack friendship, be friendly. Sow what you want to harvest. If you lack money, begin to give what you have. Sow a little, reap a lot. It’s just like that.

God made everything to give. That’s because He made everything to reflect His character. He made the sun to give, the earth to give, fruit to give (that’s why they have seeds), and He made people to give.

We live to give. We give to live.

The season of giving is upon us. Everybody feels generous during the holidays. We give candy away in October. In November we even celebrate with a day called Thanks-giving. Then of course, in December there is a day we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ who gave Himself to die for our sins.

But giving should always be in season. We should be givers, no matter what time of the year it is. People need what you have to give, 12 months out of the year.

We should live to give.

If you water others, you will be watered. Jesus said it was more blessed to give than receive,

Terry Simpson is pastor of Grace Church

and He was right. Watch the face of the one who gives the present when the recipient is opening the gift. The giver is the blessed one. Watch the parents when their kids are opening their Christmas presents.

The most significant people in your life are the ones who have been generous with you; those who have invested their time, skill and money in you. They are the most important people in your life. If you want to be important, start giving. Go forth scattering your precious seeds of kindness, love, and money. You earn a living by what you make, but you earn a life by what you give.

You’ve probably heard the story of John D. Rockefeller, the richest man of his day.

When he became rich, he was miserable. He was a hoarder. A miserable hoarder. Hoarders always are. But in his loneliness and misery he thought, “What the heck! I’m just going to get rid of the stuff that has made my life intolerable.” He began to give his money away. He set up nonprofit foundations. He couldn’t give it away quickly enough.

That’s when he discovered an amazing thing.

He became richer than ever, and he was happy about it. Giving made him happy. It always does.

How many people can you think of who would say about you, “That person is so loving and giving; he has been so generous with me?” There is no better day than today to begin to thank the people who have been generous to you. You can thank them by calling them or writing a note and letting them know how they specifically invested in you and what it has meant to you.

Then, use those people as your model for how to give of yourself and be generous with others.

So go ahead. Be like Jesus. Be generous.

Give sacrificially. Your popularity will soar. But don’t do it for that. Just do it because people need what you have to give. Do it for others and you will be blessed.

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PeeWee Super Bowl - The Clinton Yellow Jackets defeated River View (Photo by Robert Snyder) 20-6 Saturday to win the sixth-grade Super Bow.

Be flexible, willing to adjust If you often feel “let down” by your child’s behavior, perhaps you have unrealistic expectations.

Parents who think in “shoulds” (for example, “My kid should be potty-trained by now”) might find it helpful to read up on the matter or to talk to other parents or child development specialists.

Kids’ environments have an effect on their behavior, so you might be able to change that behavior by changing the environment. If you find yourself constantly saying “no” to your 2-year-old, look for ways to alter your surroundings so that fewer things are off-limits. This will cause less frustration for both of you.

As your child changes, you’ll gradually have to change your parenting style. Chances are, what works with your

Lakeside Learning Center has provided this information from KidsHealth©, one of the largest resources online for medically reviewed health information written for parents, kids, and teens.

For more articles like this, visit KidsHealth.org or TeensHealth.org. The Nemours Foundation / KidsHealth@. All rights reserved. child now won’t work as well in a year or two.

Teens tend to look less to their parens and more to their peers for role models. But continue to provide guid-

ance, encouragement, and appropriate discipline while allowing your teen to earn more independence.

And seize every opportunity to make a connection.

School Menus Clinton Junior & Senior High

Oct. 29 - Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, fruit. Lunch: Crispitos or taco, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, fruit cup/fruit.

Oct. 30 - Breakfast: Chicken and biscuit. Lunch: Pizza quesadilla or chicken Parmesan, salad, corn, fruit cup/fruit.

Oct. 31 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Salisbury steak or pork roast, creamed potatoes/gravy, steamed broccoSaturday blues - Matthew li, wheat rolls, pumpkin cookie, fruit.

Eichbush of Kansas City prepares for his turn on stage at the Buffalo Clinton Elementary Oct. 29 - Breakfast: BreakRiver Blues Society competition in Clinton on Saturday. Winners in fast pizza, mixed fruit. Lunch: Mini the band category were Big Water corn dog, baked beans, coleslaw, Possum and in the solo/duo cate- peaches.

Oct. 30 - Breakfast: Biscuit and gory the winner was Bill "Mudhead" Holloway. The winner goes to sausage, pears. Lunch: Chicken Memphis in January to compete in noodles, breadstick, salad, green the International Blues Challenge. beans, Mandarin oranges.

Oct. 31 - Breakfast: Mini panThe competition, originally scheduled to be held at Archey Park, cakes, bacon, applesauce. Lunch: was moved to the Clinton Senior Pork roast, creamed potatoes, Citizens Center due to the weather. steamed broccoli, roll, pumpkin (Photo by Jeff Burgess) cookie.

Thomas Simmons is a client of the Van Buren County Special School adult day treatment program who joined us in February 2016.

Thomas had a heart attack in November of 2012 undergoing a quadruple bypass that left him in the hospital for three weeks. Thomas lived with his sister in Van Buren County for close to two years taking up building models and painting before he came to join us at VBCSS. Thomas lives independently again at Lefler Estates and enjoys the socialization of our program and working on his art projects.

Thomas, Tony Hallum, Larry Kellogg and Neil Wilkins entered into the Chili King Cookoff this year setting up a vendor booth for Thomas to offer his artwork for sale individually. Thomas didn't sell any that day but it gave me the idea that if you put them all together they truly create a unique piece of art. VBCSS bought fifteen and our maintenance staff put them all together and placed it in the cafeteria for all to enjoy. Thomas would like to offer his artwork to the outside community for anyone who would like to commission him to create their own mosaic piece at $10.00 per 16X20 canvas. If anyone would like to commission Thomas, just give us a call at 745-4580. Our maintenance staff would be happy to put them all together in your particular arrangement and hang it in your office or home for free.

The Van Buren County Special School (VBCSS) has been in operation since 1971. The VBCSS serves adults with developmental and physical challenges who are looking for specialized training and work activity programs to continue their education and life skills. The VBCSS offers habilitation training, life skills training, work programming, social development, community integration, Special Olympics, transportation and meals.

October 29, 2019

My Turn Today’s Halloween - bah, humbug

By Anita Tucker start walking away deVoice Editor jectedly. Then Fletch-

Here we go with one of those “back in the days” stories. This time it’s about Halloween.

My dad would drive us around the neighborhood because in Clinton the homes were too far apart for walking in the dark.

The kids would go knock on a door and say, “Trick or treat,” and the neighbor, usually elderly, would “oooh and aaah” “Such a scary little goblin you are!” before asking who your parents and grandparents were. Then they would invite you inside and let you get some candy from a big orange bowl. We would always say thank you, then go to the next house and do it all over again.

(When my son was small, there was one neighbor’s house we would go to and the exchange was always the same. My son was very shy but he wanted that candy, so he would summon his courage, knock softly on the door and whisper, “Trick or treat.”

Fletcher, in his big booming voice, would say, “Well, I don’t have any candy so I guess you’ll just have to trick me!” My son would put his head down and

er would yell, “Oh get back here, you know I have candy!” He would drop a couple of fistfuls into the bag and the sun would shine again.)

In the late 1960s, my family was living in Kansas City, Missouri. My dad would take us around the neighborhood on Halloween - it was more impersonal there, the neighbors didn’t care whose grandkid you were and didn’t invite you in.

When we got home with our bag of goodies, the ritual was the same: First my dad would go through the bag and pick out what he wanted. He didn’t take anything I especially wanted, probably because of the pained expression on my face if he started reaching for the Butterfinger.

He usually picked out peanut butter logs and banana taffy, though he would take the peanut butter cups.

Next, my mother would go through the bag making sure the sweets were properly factory-sealed. She wanted to do it before my dad took any, but he would just give her that look that said she was being silly. If she came upon a homemade treat, whoa.

“Where did this come

The Voice of Van Buren County from? Who made this?

Which house did you get this from?” Almost without exception that item went into the trash.

Then I would do a little culling myself. You see, one of the neighbor’s, an elderly woman who lived alone - or maybe she had a black cat, I can’t remember - was a real witch.

In my memory of her, she looks like a witch, long chin with moles, big crooked nose with warts, black hat - picture Dorothy’s wicked witch and you’ve got it. But I could not make others believe it and my mother made us go to her house so as not to hurt her feelings. My mother said she was not a witch. I don’t know how I came to that conclusion, but I was 5 years old and I knew she was a real witch. And nobody ever made me believe otherwise.

Simpler times, real neighborhoods, interested neighbors. My dad would have been 84 Wednesday. I miss him. And I miss Fletcher, who lived just down the hill. Even his house is gone now.

Halloween today is marked by streets filled with swarms of candy-grubbing kids, many of them older who think the more gruesome their costume the better. Apparently, they come from far and wide across the state to celebrate the scary day in Clinton.

Maybe I’m a Halloween curmudgeon, but count me out.

Prosecutor’s letter

(The Voice has chosen to withhold the name of the 9-year-old child involved in the incident) My office received the investigative file on the officer-involved shooting on August 22, 2019, at 361 Hill Point Road in Clinton, Arkansas. After a complete and thorough review of all of the evidence contained in the file, it is my finding that deadly force was justified pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated §5-2-610(b)(2) and that no criminal charges will be brought against Corporal Chad Staley.

On August 21, 2019, at 4:12 pm Van Buren County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to 361 Hill Point Road for a domestic altercation in progress. While en route to the residence, they were told that William Jones had a 9-yearold child inside the residence and was armed with a .357 handgun.

William's grandmother, Sandra Jones, was the homeowner and indicated that William was "high on meth" and was having hallucinations. Although William had been living with her off and on, she told William to leave when he showed up "high" that afternoon.

Mrs. Jones also told law enforcement that she told William's 9 year old son to hide in the bedroom when she told his father to leave. She locked the back door but William came around to the front door and kicked the door in. She ran out the back door.

At that time, Williams' adult son, Matthew, arrived with his friend, Danny. Matthew and William began to fight, and William "pistol whipped" Matthew twice, with the gun accidentally discharging the second time. Sandra, who was outside, then called 911 and William closed himself inside the house with (the 9-yearold).

The State Police and Van Buren County sheriff’s office began negotiations with Wil-

Page 3 liam Jones at approximately 4:29 pm. They negotiated with him for 8 hours before entering the home. Numerous conversations were had during that time, many were recorded and are included in the investigative file, where State Police can be heard trying to build rapport with Mr. Jones, requesting that he release (the boy) unharmed, asking him to surrender peacefully, and making numerous pleas to end the situation without harm to anyone. Mr. Jones is heard on the recordings saying he believed he had "gone too far," and that he believed the situation would end up "six feet underground."

After approximately 8 hours of negotiations, William Jones' behavior became increasingly concerning, becoming agitated with law enforcement, indicating "I'm done talking."

Mr. Jones had previously told the ASP crisis negotiation team that his son was "free to leave" the trailer house if he wished, but they discovered that all the exterior doors were barricaded.

The State Police called for William and (the boy) to come outside for about an hour using their PA system. All of these actions increase the level of concern for (the boy’s) safety.

When ASP SWAT entered the residence William Jones and (the boy) were in the back bedroom. Prior to entering the home, ASP had turned off the electricity to the home. The team heard Mr. Jones and (the boy’s) voices and using night vision googles, they saw the bedroom door open as they were about ten feet from the door. (The boy) was standing in front of his father. Mr. Jones had a large revolver in his right hand and it was cocked in the backwards position. ASP repeatedly instructed William Jones "show me your hands" and to "get on the ground." He moved (the boy) over with his left hand at which point (the boy) took a few steps

forward. Sgt. Hydron grabbed (the boy) and got in front of him. William Jones took a step back and began to raise the gun at the ASP team, at which point Corporal Staley fired three rounds.

The scene was secured and life-saving measures were attempted on Mr. Jones. William Jones suffered one gunshot wound to the chest and died from his injuries.

Arkansas Code Annotated §5-2-610(6)(2) states that "a law enforcement officer is justified in using deadly physical force upon another person if the law enforcement officer reasonably believes that the use of deadly physical force is necessary to defend himself or a third person from what the law enforcement officer reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of deadly physical force." In this case, ASP in conjunction with the Van Buren County sheriff's office spent roughly 8 hours negotiating with Mr. Jones in an attempt to get him to resolve the situation peacefully. Mr. Jones comments were becoming increasingly fatalistic and law enforcement was becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of the 9-year-old child.

When confronted by law enforcement Mr. Jones refused to surrender and began to raise his firearm at the SWAT team at the time Cpl. Staley shot him. In this instance, Cpl. Staley's actions were not only reasonable, but were necessary to protect a 9-year-old boy as well as other members of the ASP SWAT team.

The incident was tragic but Cpl. Staley's actions were justified under Arkansas law. He, as well as the rest of the State Police team, showed extreme restraint, professionalism, and patience in a difficult situation.

Based on all of the evidence presented to this office, it is our opinion that Cpl. Staley's actions were justified under Arkansas law.

Carol Crews Prosecuting Attorney 20th Judicial District

Little Red River Audubon Society Presents

THE GREAT BACKYARD BIRDSEED SALE Fall 2019 All proceeds go toward scholarships to send local children to the Halberg Ecology Camp each year

All proceeds go toward scholarships to send local children to the Halberg Ecology Camp each year Place your order by email to Pat at lrras2011@gmail.com (through Thursday October 31st 2019) Pay when you pick up your order at the Eagle Bank parking lot on Dave Creek Parkway in Fairfield Bay opposite the Library from 9 to 11 am on

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9th 2019. THANK YOU 25lb. Black Oil Sunflower seed $15.00 25lb. Wild Bird seed $12.00 “Buy a bird feeder” for IRV $20.00 THIS OPTION IS FOR THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT US BUT NOT FEED THE SQUIRRELS…!!!! ****************** LRRAS has bought birdseed for the window birdfeeders for the residents of Indian Rock Village Nursing & Rehab for years.

The Eddy’s have been filling those feeders weekly but now some of these feeders are becoming fragile, or are broken and no longer able to be used. It’s time to replace many of them. Thank you

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James and Joyce Burns Scotland

Halloween Week!

Watch out for all the little Goblins. They will be trick or treating off and on all week. Scotland Community Corp. n will have its annu-

Obituaries

Roberta Darling

Roberta Lucille Darling, 94, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away Friday, October 25, 2019. Mrs. Darling was born on October 14, 1925 in Scottsville, Kansas to Eda and Asa Rugg.

She was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church and the Formosa Extension Homemakers Council.

Mrs. Darling was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Ernest Darling Sr., and her son Ernest Darling Jr. She is survived by three children, Cheryl Collins of Kennesaw, Georgia, Christina Borchert of Scott City, Missouri, and Janelle Chickesh of Clinton; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, November 1, 2019, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. The family requests that donations be made to Hospice Home Care, 821A North Creek Drive, Conway, AR 72032.

Charles Payne

Charles Franklin Payne, age 85, passed away October 15, 2019 at his home in Damascus, Arkansas. He was born February 18, 1934 in Morganton, Arkansas. He is the son of the late Edgar W. Payne and Maggie Granger Payne. He was a loving son, brother, father, and grandfather.

Charles was a retired construction worker. He loved horses and riding and spending time with his family and friends, and always had a joke to tell.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Louella Yeager, Onita Bird, Barbara Crull, Daisy Nelson, Peggy Watkins, Norma

Payne, Eva Lee Payne, and Marvell Payne, and his brothers, Winston Payne, Edgar Earl Payne, and Thomas Carl Payne.

He is survived by his sons, Frankie Charles Payne and Randy Joe Payne of Damascus; his sisters, Emily Estelle Neighbours of Bee Branch, Arkansas, Katherine Grigg of Rogers, Arkansas, Joyce Venable of Malvern, Arkansas and Judy Simmons of Morrilton, Arkansas; two grandchildren and other relatives, and many friends.

Stewart; and other relatives.

Funeral services were 10 a.m. Saturday at Clinton Church of Christ, with interment at Bradford Cemetery near Shirley, Arkansas. Donations may be made to Southern Christian Home, P.O. Box 649, Morrilton, Arkansas 72110, or World Bible School 16110 Anderson Mill Rd, Cedar Park, Texas 78613.

al chili supper and hay ride (weather permitting) and marshmallow roast on Saturday, October 26, and the Trick or Trunk is planed for Halloween night in downtown Scotland.

Our First Saturday Breakfast will be November 2. We serve at 8 a.m. so You all come

and join us. We are so excited we got the hot water tank in and it will make the cleanup so much faster. Thanks to all that made donations to help us get this done and paid for.

The weather is getting colder and it is time to get ready for winter and think about

Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. If you would like to rent the cafeteria, call to reserve the date.

If you have Scotland News, call James at 592-3935 and he will take care of that

husband, William Hayes Harper; son, Tim Harper; siblings Zene Watts and Galen Watts; one granddaughter, Amber Clancey and two great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers: Dillion Harper, Doug Harper Mike Burlison, Cody Harper, Joey Bramlett and Daniel Burlison.

Services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at the Dennard Community Church, with Brother Kelly Johnson and Brother Tommy Jolly officiating. Burial was at the Dennard Cemetery.

Service were 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Bishop-Crites Funeral Home, Greenbrier, with burial at Bee Branch Cemetery.

ickson officiating. The family asks that contributions be made to the Angora Cemetery Fund, c/o Simmons Bank in Marshall, Arkansas.

Sam Lewis

Jim Wiseman

Vida Harper

Veneda Estes

Edith Veneda Stewart Estes, age 97, of Prescott, Arkansas (formerly of Clinton, Arkansas) passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019.

She was born on November 19, 1921 in Alco, Arkansas to George and Bertha Stewart as the fourth of seven children.

Veneda was a member of the Clinton Church of Christ in Clinton. She was employed during WWII in the Jacksonville Ammunitions Plant, Baker's Drug in Clinton and retired after 18 years work at Clinton Public School's cafeteria. She lived her life showing her love for the Lord and her family. Veneda loved teaching children in Sunday school, spending time with her family, quilting, and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Howard Estes; her parents; and siblings Woodrow Stewart, Bonnie Irving, Lowie Stewart, Virginia Mauk, and Joe Stewart.

Veneda is survived by her son, Tim Estes Sr. (Georgia) of Prescott, Arkansas; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother Doug (Maggie)

Vida Fern Watts Harper, 88, of Dennard, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019. She was born June 12, 1931 in Dennard, Arkansas to the late Grover Cleveland Watts and Grace Agnus Reynolds. Vida was a nurse’s aide, Seventh Day Advents and attended the Faith Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and reading her Bible.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Dillion Harper and wife Mary, Doug Harper and wife Terri, Tammy Burlison and husband Mike, all of Dennard, and Daina Miller of Oxley; siblings Della Rue Crase of Speery, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and other family members and friends.

Vida is preceded in death by her parents;

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Ruby Sullivan

Ruby Evelyn Sullivan, 93, of Bee Branch, Arkansas passed away on October 21, 2019.

She was born in Dodd City, Arkansas on May 3, 1926 to Homer Burns and Ethel Mae Burns.

She is preceded by her parents; husband of 59 years, Rev. Roy Wallace Sullivan Sr.; and siblings Lillian Cargile, James Burns, Henry Burns, Hubert Burns, Joyce Burns, and H.E. Burns.

Evelyn is survived by her two sons, Homer (Suzy) Sullivan and Roy (Becky) Sullivan Jr.; two daughters, Darlene (Tim) Robison, and Anita (Bill) Igou; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary Mayo Rose, Bob (Ardith) Burns, and Rachael (Raymond) Ash.

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Sam Lewis, age 78, of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Conway, Arkansas.

He was born in Leslie, Arkansas on June 17, 1941 to the late Myrtle Glenn Lewis and Sarepta Audrey Watts Lewis.

Sam was an Army veteran and worked as the butcher at Lewis Grocery, owned by his parents. Sam loved his farm life, dancing, and playing cards. Sam was also a member of the Wiley's Cove Masonic Lodge No. 524.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Lynn Simmons Lewis; daughters, Sami (Dennis) Kelley of Marshall and Shantal Lewis Fikes of Leslie; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and other relatives and many friends.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Shala Lynn Lewis Stone; sisters, Linda Lee Lewis and Sue Lewis; and brothers, Merl Lewis and Joe Lewis.

Graveside services were 2 p.m. Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Angora Cemetery near Leslie with Bro Bill Der-

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James “Jim” M. Wiseman, 65, of Rabbit Ridge passed away after a long hard battle with COPD/pneumonia Tuesday, October 22, 2019. He was born May 7, 1954 in Anchorage, Alaska, to the late James M. Wiseman Sr. and Ramona Miller Biggs while his mother was stationed there as staff sergeant.

Jim was also preceded in death by his brother, Gerald T. Wiseman and sister, Deborah Wiseman Henson.

Jim was survived by his wife of 45 years, Kathy McNamee Wiseman; daughter, Michelle Wiseman Gosser (Mike); onw grandson; brother Earl Wiseman (Sheryl); and numerous other family members.

Jim was an Army veteran and served in the Vietnam conflict.

He was employed as a truck driver with Marable Transports Inc. Jim was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, camping and canoeing.

Memorial service was 1 p.m. Sunday, October 27 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier.

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October 29, 2019 Neighbors Ruth Webb had a from page 4 CAT scan this week and got a good report. for you. Stay warm and Last Friday, Donsafe and have a good na and Richard Sherweek. rod went to Searcy to attend a family birthday dinner in honor of their youngest granddaughter, Madison, who turned 13.

Richard got a good report from his heart doctor this week.

Sindee Morse made a business trip to Boston this week. She left on Monday and rePatsy Ward turned on Friday night.

That does it for this Formosa week. Hope you all Our breakfast at have a wonderful week. the Community Cen- God Bless all. ter turned out good last Saturday. There wasn’t as many people, but the ones that were there enjoyed it. The fellowship is worth the effort to be there. It’s good to get to visit with friends and neighbors.

Jim Meyner surprised us with a beautiful quilt hanger for the center.

Glenda Collins and I, along with the rest of our team, bowled in the Jeff Burgess Tri-County Senior tournament last Sunday. Crabtree They’re Quilting I did pretty good, but missed the money by a With A Passion, 9-11 couple pins. Oh, where a.m., in the EHC building, near Alread. Curiwas that other strike!

Margie Pounds’ vis- osity seekers are welitors last weekend were comed.

Jupiter pairs with her daughter and sonin-law, Jacque and the waxing crescent Earnie Hennington of moon, Thursday night, Hamburg. Margie visit- until 8:30 p.m. Teleed with Ruth Webb on scopes can spot the minor planet Ceres, beSunday afternoon.

My cousin, Vadis low and between. Look Stevens of Rogers, low in the southwest.

The Special Youth passed away this week.

The graveside service Modern Gun Hunt for was at Plant Cemetery deer is scheduled for Saturdy and Sunday. on Friday.

Thelma Murray and Check the Regs for deI made a quick shop- tails.

Saturn pairs with ping trip to Marshall. I found a recliner that I the moon in the early liked, so I guess I will evening on Saturday.

ACCDA meets be ordering it soon.

Monday, 5 p.m., in the Alread Cafeteria.

RallyX auto racing returns to Crabtree on November 9, for the season finale. For fast fun, at low cost, search online: arscca.org.

Also on the 9th, it’s Chili & Soup Supper and Bingo Night, in the EHC building, near Alread. Everyone’s welcome.

Crabtree’s Louis Jackson says of his sugar cane, “The stand is as good as any I’ve seen!” The new hybrid seed he used this year produced robust plants with thick stalks and wide nodules, which has turned out to be a problem for his cotton-picker turned sugar cane picker and processor. The stalks keep jamming the processor. “It works better on the small end,” he said, but that means feeding the processor by hand, which is a slow go. He doubts it is possible to harvest the whole field within three days after the first killing frost, which is expected this week. At that point, the sweet juice drains back into the ground. “If I just had more people,” he lamented. So, if you’d like to help him out and see how the process works up close and personal, give him a call. This week is probably the last chance.

If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west 16 community, call or text Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.

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Pool tournament winners at the Scotland Seniors Center on Oct. 21 were: first place - James Foreman; second place - Glendale

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Rogers; and third place - Jason Allen.

Lots of things going on at the centers, including a trip to Mountain View to eat at JoJo’s soon.

The centers also offer lunch, games and exercise every day.

Call 745-2544 to find out more about what’s going on with the seniors.

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Visiting Ruth Hodge was her friend Dee Roberts and her niece Karen Johnson.

Weldon Trott of Southern California is here for a few weeks visiting his friend Doyle Edwards and his family near Fort Smith.

Bill Rolen celebrated his birthday with a trip sight-seeing around northern Arkansas on the back roads.

Visiting Jerel and Kathleen Brown over the weekend was their daughter and family, Sharon and Quinn Best and children. They went on to Mountain View for the Bean Fest.

Armon and Nancy Hensley spent a week on the Gulf Coast; they said the ocean was beautiful.

Several hunters are killing wild hogs as well as deer.

Tom and Brandy Kimmons had a friend from college days visit. Dr. Bruce Kenny, a

Raffle winner - Scotland Seniors Center held a raffle recently as a fundraiser. The item was an Afgan throw that was donated by Nell Stroud.

Wayne Hunnicut of Scotland was the winner.

(Photo by Doyle Scroggins)

Party time - Muriel Hink celebrated her 98th birthday last week at the Clinton Senior Center with cupcakes and cards. (Photo by Kay Weaver) medical doctor from Maine, spent the weekend and ate at the Senior Center.

On October 31, there will be a fall festival at the Settlement Baptist Church gym from

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The Idle Hour Bridge Club met at the home of Jo Nell Warren. High Billie Fendley; second - Danna Hensley; traveling - Cathy Farnell; bingo Emma Hink.

5 p.m. till 7:p.m. with food, fun and games.

Everyone is invited. Also in Shirley there will be lots of food, fun and candy. Every child far and near should have a good stash of candy - it won't melt this winter.

They can make happy memories.

The E.H.C. Ozark District Council Buren County had its annual meeting at Morrilton Thursday. Five from Van Buren County attended. It was an allday trip.

Patsy Ward and Thelma Murray attended the graveside service of our cousin Vadis Cooley Stevens of Rogers, and later Thelma visited Dorthy Lee Bramlett on Friday.

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FOOTBALL FEVER CLINTON YELLOW JACKETS 2019

Logan Moudy runs behind a swarm of Jackets.

Ramblers feel Jackets’ sting

Ethen Drake fights for some ground.

The Yellow Jackets made easy work of the Rose Bud Ramblers in a conference game Friday night. It was Homecoming on Jim Tumlison Field and Clinton notched its first shut-out of the season, 48-0.

Three players - quarterback Weston Amos, John Riley Hinchey and Nicholas Epley - scored two touchdowns each, and sophomore Jacob Hutto chipped in one. Kicker Matt Gonzalez was good on six of the seven point after attempts.

By the end of the first quarter, the Yellow Jackets were up 14-0. They scored 21 points in the second quarter, going to the locker room at half-time with a 350 lead, which triggered the sportsmanship rule for the second half.

Clinton scored a touchdown in the third quarter and another in the fourth. The second string played much of the second half, and Epley got some minutes at quarterback. Freshman Jamie Cifuentes got a chance for a couple of kick-offs. His longest kick was 35 yards.

Hinchey made a couple of sacks, and Kadance Sowell, who left the game with a leg injury, also got a sack and made seven tackles. Junior Braiz Lynch had eight tackles.

Epley picked up 104 yards receiving and added 87 rushing yards. Amos was six of eight in pass completions for a total of 240 yards on the night.

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Corky “The Biker Dude” Part 5

came speeding by and leave the truck running

By Corky as told to cut in front of us and with the air conditioner Robert R. Gaut Pop had to lay the bike going so I was OK with

One day after a PGR mission, Pop and Freddie stopped at a restaurant to get a bite to eat. They had some outside tables so I got to go and sit with them.

The waitress was cute and asked Pop if she could bring me some BBQ pork and Pop said OK. When she brought me the pork I sniffed it but just didn’t feel hungry so I didn’t eat it, not that it wasn’t good and looked good, I just don’t like taking food from strangers even if they are cute girls. Even at the bank when Pop would stop on business the girls always made a big deal over me and I loved it and they would take pictures of me and would give me a biscuit and I would take it but then I would just lay it down. When Pop would give us all biscuits at home I had a favorite - the dark brown ones. If Pop gave me a light brown one or a red-colored one I would just let it lay and look at him so he would get a dark brown one for me.

Sometimes I think he was just messing with me but I knew what I liked and made sure I got it.

One day on another mission, we met with some riders in Clinton coming down from Harrison. The mission was called Riding for the Blue. We met with a very nice policeman in Clinton then we all rode to Greenbrier, and met with a policeman there then another one came driving up. He said that he heard I was riding with the group and he just had to meet me, but I wasn’t impressed because he was just a man and I like girls a lot better. Then we rode on to Conway. Conway has some crazy circular intersections and in one a white car

down to avoid hitting him and I rode on top of Pop. When we stopped some of our friends lifted the bike off of Pop and put it on its kickstand and I jumped back on and got in my seat. Pop was OK, he just said he had a little road rash and he checked my bike over and straightened a few things, then decided to head back home hoping we would make it OK and we did. The driver of the white car just sped on and never attempted to stop, never understood how someone could do something like that then run away, someone should have bitten him.

One time when we were riding in town, Pop saw Barnett’s truck by a pawn shop so Pop pulled in and stopped and was talking with Barnett and Barnett said, “I need to go into the pawn shop and look for something, come on in.” Pop said, “It’s hot out and I can’t leave Corky outside in the hot sun.” Barnett said, “We can put him in my truck.” Well, I just looked at Barnett and growled because I didn’t like that idea.

Barnett said, “Corky just growled at me, he knew what I said.” You are darn right I knew what he said and I wasn’t about to get off my bike and get in his truck. Pop said, “Well OK, we will take him in with us” and he did and I heard him tell Barnett that he was the only person that I ever growled at. Little did he know.

One day I was riding with Pop in my truck, yes I took ownership of it also, and it was hot and Pop stopped at Western Sizzlin’ in Clinton to have lunch. I never did understand why I couldn’t go in with him, but he would always

Corky on a PGR mission.

that. When Pop came out he had something in his hand and he held it near me on the console between us and told me that Amanda had sent it out for me.

It looked and smelled good so I took lick, yes ice cream and I love ice cream so Pop held it there and let me eat it.

I licked the bowl clean, yes I thought the cone was the bowl containing the ice cream so I was very careful with it, then Pop said go ahead and eat the cone but I wasn’t so sure so he broke off a piece and gave it to me and I tasted it, it was what they call a sugar cone, and it tasted great so I ate it. Now I love ice cream and sugar cones and hamburgers, of course.

When Pop eats ice cream at home he always gives me a bowl, man do I love Pop. I loved wintertime, for one really good reason, the fleas and ticks were all gone. Man I hated those little crawly biting critters. Pop would give us baths and put stuff on us to help keep them off but they still managed to get on and bite and Pop also hated them because they would bite him, too. I really loved the snow, well all of us did, we would run and play and I would make little doggie snow angels and we all ate the cool white stuff. One day the pond had frozen over and the ice was real thick so we all ran out to play. I heard Pop say, “Yep, my little critters can walk on water,” and we did, and around the edge where the spring came in the ice was a little thin so we would grab chunks and chew them up. Pop always kept a real close eye on us because he said that if one of us fell through the ice he would have to go in

Corky and Colt watch the squirrel.

Star joined the family in 2018. and he would have. I also loved the rain and sometimes would just lay out in the driveway and sleep in the rain, well except in the winter when I would get wet and cold so I would lay under my truck, the snow was much more fun and I didn’t get wet or cold. I also loved Pop’s bed, especially his pillow, Pop would always say, “Corky is like a heating pad, he warms up a spot for me so I will be nice and warm when I get into bed.” But I didn’t stay on the bed because Pop tosses and turns in his sleep and that keep me awake and I really need my beauty rest.

One morning after breakfast, Pop took us all on a Getabout, that is, on the trails and to the pond where we could swim and play, then on to the shop where he would let Colt and Ruger join us then hike back to the pond and play some more.

Ruger loved to retrieve and would come back in and lay the ball at Pop’s feet and bark, then shake and get Pop all wet but he didn’t care.

When I got tired of retrieving I would take my ball and swim across the pond and hide it in the woods but Ruger would find them. One morning after swimming and playing we hiked up to the house, then we headed back to the shop and then we got after a squirrel.

The little varmint ran up a big pine tree and stopped around 20 feet up and was just hanging on there, we were all barking at it and Colt was trying to eat the tree so it would fall and he could get the squirrel. Then I had an idea, Colt and I backed off a ways and sat real still

while the other mutts kept on barking at the squirrel, then I moved over by a bush and got real still. Colt went back and was chewing on the tree but the squirrel would not budge.

Then they all barked real loud and left and I sat real still knowing the squirrel would watch the others leave then think it was safe and come down, then he would be all mine. Pop

was watching all this and taking photos from a distance when I heard him say, “I know what’s going on Corky, and I’m going to give the squirrel another day” and he walked over and talked with me and said, “let’s go and leave the squirrel in peace.” So I did but, I will get him another time.

(Next week, the conclusion of Corky’s tale)

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BANNER MOUNTAIN GIRL

by Freeda Baker Nichols

The resignation of Sheriff Woods Fiction Conclusion

“Charley, I hate to ask this for I know how much you loved Cassandra,” the sheriff stammered.

Charley nodded and offered the sheriff the only chair in the house free of toys, baby bottles and unfolded clothes.

“But do you have any idea why your wife died?” Sheriff Woods continued.

“No,” Charley said.

“Was her death caused from childbirth?”

“The twins, here, were nine months old when Cassandra died,” Charley replied.

“How many times was she pregnant?”

“Four. No, five.”

The sheriff looked around at five little girls in the corner.

They were the same height, dressed alike, and looked identical, all with

straight blond hair.

“Our firstborn,” Charley said. “All girls.

Our next set is over there.”

“Four of them?”

Sheriff Woods counted on his fingers.

“Yeah,” Charley said. “Beautiful, like Cassandra.”

The sheriff nodded.

Charley pointed toward three more girls, slightly smaller. “The triplets.”

“That’s 14, all girls?” the sheriff said, counting on his fingers again.

“You said five pregnancies.”

“That’s right. Cassandra was three months pregnant when she died. We were hoping for a boy.”

The sheriff’s mouth fell open. He shook his

head. He thanked Charley and quietly left.

He stopped at the grocery store for a pack of gum. There, he overheard three young women discussing Cassandra. He figured the fear embedded within the townspeople was here to stay. He had failed.

Suddenly, Jim Woods was filled with repentance. He regretted trading moonshine for votes from those who signed their names with an X. He especially detested his black deed of paying someone to fix ballots with names crumbling from tombstones to count as votes for him. With all his heart, he felt sorry now for his actions that had won him the election.

Page 9 Back in his office, he accepted his failure to quiet the falsehoods surrounding Cassandra’s death. He contemplated the political race that he had won.

And the reason why he had moved to this town in the first place. It was such a calm, neighborly area, a restful, peaceful community nestled at the foot of a mountain, along a slow-moving river in a gorgeous, southern state. Where folks were real folks… genuine…honest…hard working, compassionate, church going, patriotic and politically determined to voice their opinion in government at all levels, especially the local level. When it came to local elections, you could

bet your boots, voters would turn out in surprising numbers. And, if elected, you’d better be able to fulfill your promises or you’d for sure not be re-elected in Best Ole County.

He un-strapped his holster. He dropped it, gun and all, along with his Billy club, into the desk drawer. Unpinning his shiny badge, he held it a moment, and then pitched it into the drawer where it landed with a clink.

He went out the door and walked briskly to his Bronco. His opponent had been right, after all. Jim Woods did not have what it takes to make a good sheriff. So, he left and never again set foot in Best Ole County.

The Terrible Terrible Monster

By Tom Hogan it looked like he had

Dear Grandpa, Aloha from Hawaii. My parents and I came here to study the Kilauea volcano. The lava coming out is getting close to some people’s homes and they might have to leave.

Even though the lava moves kind of slowly they can’t stop it no matter what they try. It’s just terrible.

I have learned some very interesting things about lava. For example, did you know that there are two types of lava here? One is called A’a. It moves super slow and is super sticky. The other is called pahoehoe. It can move real fast when it’s really hot, like 1400 degrees. I can’t imagine how hot that is. I also learned that all the islands of Hawaii were formed by volcanoes.

Some volcanoes even erupt underwater, out in the ocean. I sure would like to see that.

Hawaii is very beautiful. It has lots of flowers and the ocean is a wonderful soft blue.

It would be terrific if you could be here too. Maybe we could go for a hike on a volcano. Just not when the lava is flowing. I would hate to be chased by lava.

Write soon.

Love, Cathleen Dear Cathleen, Hawaii sounds great. I can’t wait to go there someday. We could have so much fun. That reminds me of a story.

Once I met a boy named Nells. He told me about the time when he and his brother, whose name was Aston but everyone called Bog, found themselves in a real dilemma. It seems that while Nells and Bog were out on a walk one day they came across a man who was in an awful hurry, and very upset. When Nells asked him what was the matter the fellow told him that he was running to get away from the terrible terrible monster. It was the monster so terrible that they had to name it twice. Nells and Bog looked all around and up and down but they couldn’t find any monster of any kind.

Nells told the man that

gotten away from this terrible terrible monster.

That’s when the poor traveler explained that they didn’t understand. “Just because you can’t see the terrible terrible monster doesn’t mean you’re safe. Because once he starts after you he never stops. Never. Not to eat, or to sleep, or even to be terrible to someone else. He isn’t the fastest monster, he just won’t go away.”

Nells asked why the terrible terrible monster was after him. The fellow’s answer was most odd. He told them that he had said something that hurt the monster’s feelings. Since then he’d barely had time to rest. If he stayed in one spot too long the terrible terrible monster would find him.

And he was certain that he would be eaten in a single bite. Bog asked what he had said that was so bad that it could hurt a monster’s feelings. Before the fellow could answer Bog added that he couldn’t imagine that a monster named terrible terrible would have any feelings at all. Nells nodded in agreement.

When the traveler heard what Bog said he froze. His eyes got real big, he took a real deep breath, covered his mouth with both hands, and just stared at Bog. “What?” asked Bog. “What’s wrong now?”

The stranger slowly lowered his hands, stepped very close to Nells and Bog, and in a trembling voice whispered, “That’s exactly what I said!” The brothers looked at each other wondering what this all meant. Nells turned back to ask how he knew that what he said had hurt the monster’s feelings. They didn’t get the chance to ask.

He was already running away down the road and was soon gone.

They agreed that he had been a most unusual person and his story seemed a bit peculiar. Quite by surprise it began to get cloudy so Nells and Bog decided to head for home.

As the brothers walked along the path through the woods toward home it turned rather dark. This storm certainly had come up quickly and seemed

to almost be chasing them. Soon they had that feeling you can get walking home at night that someone, or something, is behind you. But every time you work up the courage to take a peek over your shoulder there is nothing except shadows in the dark.

Bog had become very nervous and wanted to run. Nells tried to reassure him that it was only because of that fellow’s tall tale and the storm. Bog understood but it didn’t help. No matter what was said Bog just couldn’t stop wanting to run as fast as he could all the way home. So that’s exactly what he did, with brother Nells right behind him trying to ignore that he felt exactly the same. It took forever, and every tree or boulder was a hiding place for something bad, but at last Nells and Bog were home. As they stood on the porch laughing at each other something stirred in the woods just out across the garden.

It must have been the wind, they thought. But there it was again, only it was in just one spot.

It wasn’t the wind. Nells smiled a little smile to himself as he suggested, very casually, that it must be the terrible terrible monster come to eat Bog in one bite.

No sooner had Nells finished speaking than out of the woods stepped the biggest scariest creature that either of them could imagine. Now they couldn’t be certain, never having seen one, but they felt pretty

sure that standing there glaring at them from across their mother’s garden was the terrible terrible monster. It was at least ten feet tall with huge bulging muscles and deep set eyes that glowed red. What a terrible dilemma indeed.

After all, where do you run to when you are already home?

Nells and Bog stood frozen to the porch as the terrible terrible monster slowly crossed the yard. In the middle of the garden, as he stepped into the light from the house, the terrible terrible monster stopped. The brothers could finally get a good look at what had been chasing them. He was ten feet tall, he did have huge bulging muscles, and his eyes did glow red. But something was different. He didn’t look at all terrible terrible. Why, he didn’t even look terrible. He looked sad. In fact, he looked very sad. There they all stood looking at each other. It seemed as though the not so terrible monster was waiting for something.

At almost the exact same time the brothers realized what had happened. Now it was Bog’s turn to feel terrible.

At first Bog wasn’t sure what he should do. Then he remembered his parents’ advice to always face your fear, and your mistakes. So with brother Nells by his side Bog walked up to the monster, if he even was a monster. In the middle of their mother’s garden, full of spinach and

tomatoes and all sorts of wonderful things to eat, all that Nells and Bog could think about was the sadness that can be caused by words. Well, there was only one thing left to do. Bog took one step closer. He was so close that if this had been a terrible terrible monster he surely could have eaten Bog in one bite.

But that didn’t happen. What did happen was more fantastic and amazing than any tall tale could ever be.

Bog looked up at those sad eyes and said, “I’m very sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings.” The terrible terrible monster looked at Bog for a moment, took a deep breath and responded, “Thank you Bog. That means so much to me.” All of a sudden the terrible terrible monster began to change. He started to get shorter and his huge bulging muscles began to shrink.

Then his eyes stopped glowing red and turned a wonderful soft blue.

When he stopped changing he was just about the same size as the brothers. Why, he wasn’t a monster at all, of any kind.

Nells stepped next to Bog and asked, “Why did you chase Bog? I thought nothing would stop you from chasing that fellow we met.” The not at all a monster looked over at Nells and answered, “That was his monster created by his words.

Only he can correct what he has done. Your brother’s words created me and now your

brother’s words have set me free.” With that the monster who was not at all a monster laughed, winked a little wink and disappeared into the woods as the storm clouds passed and the sun came out.

Nells and Bog stood side by side in the garden staring at the place where the not a monster had gone into the woods. Should they follow him? Would they ever see him again?

They didn’t even know what to call him now that he was no longer a monster. They decided to call him Peaceful because of his soft blue eyes. They remembered the poor fellow running down the road not knowing how to fix what he had done. Nells and Bog felt very lucky indeed.

As for Peaceful?

He spends his time in the woods that Nells and Bog love so much.

They haven’t seen him since but sometimes they are pretty sure they can hear his laughter whisper to them on the wind. And one more thing. When it gets a little bit late, and the shadows chase away the sun, Nells and Bog are never afraid when they walk through the Peaceful Woods.

The End Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone had a Peaceful Woods to walk in Cathleen? Please write soon. I can hardly wait to hear about your next adventure.

Love, Grandpa

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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 The Gathering Ministry Outreach. 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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You are hereby notified that Cherokee Kirkendoll and Deborah Kirkendoll, Petitioners, whose attorney is Ralph J. Blagg, has filed a Petition for Adoption. You are also notified that a hearing has been scheduled to hear the Petition. You must appear and in the event of your failure to do so, the Petition for Adoption will be granted as circumscribed by the laws of this State.

A hearing is scheduled in this matter for December 11, 2019 in the Van Buren County Courthouse Annex Courtroom at 9:00 a.m.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Clerk of the Court on this 23rd day of October 2019.

This Warning Order first published the 29th day of October 2019.

Olivia I. Gilmore, D.C. /s/ Olivia I. Gilmore

Sponsored by J.P. Gary Linn VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2019-48 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:

WHEREAS: The Sheriff’s office held an auction on 06/22/2019 earning $11,887.50; and WHEREAS: This money is to be used to purchasing firearms for the Van Buren County deputies; and WHEREAS: $11,887.50 will need to be appropriated into the Sheriff’s budget #1000-400-4004 Equipment.

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DATE OF DEATH: July 11, 2019 On the 14th day of October, 2019, an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by a distributee was filed with the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas. The following real property is listed in the affidavit: LOT 31, BLOCK 2, HAMILTON HILLS ADDITION TO FAIRFIELD BAY, ARKANSAS, WITH HOME AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON. SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. LESS AND EXCEPT OIL, GAS AND OTHER MINERALS. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate.

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Fishing Report

Lou Gabric, who runs Hummingbird Hideaway Resort on Norfork Lake, has been finding the stripers.

Central Arkansas

Little Red River

(updated 10-232019) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips.com (501-690-9166) said the river remains extremely low and clear with no generation. They were scheduled to run one unit Tuesday but did not. Generation is scheduled for two hours late Wednesday so we’ll wait and see if this happens. Check the Army Corps of Engineers app or the website to find if the release occurs. The shoals are very shallow and the fish are holding in the deeper sections.

Small flies and a good presentation are the best bets for success.

With the water this low, be careful while motoring. You will hit obstacles that haven’t been a problem all year.

Greers Ferry Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 459.94 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.54 feet msl). (updated 10-232019) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318)

said Tuesday evening that the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 459.98 feet msl, or 2.06 feet below normal pool of 462.04 feet msl and staying pretty steady with some generation from time to time. The rain and cooler nights have all species feeling better with more dissolved oxygen in water, and the cooler water temps and shorter days have them feeling good and eating. For the next two months the bite will be on fire. Crappie are hot, going on live bait, beetle spins, spoons and crappie jigs in 1245 feet. Some walleye are roaming and some holding on flats eating minnows, crawlers and plastics fished a variety of ways. Some bream are roaming while some are grouped from super shallow out to 30 feet eating crickets, crawlers and inline spinners.

Lots of baits will work, even some topwater baits. Catfish are on the prowl all over lake and river eating good as well on various baits on various techniques. Not a lot know or want to fish for them this time of year but they’re are missing out on some good action. Hybrid

bass and white bass are all over the place unless the high pressure beats them back, but even then some should be able to be caught – use spoons, topwater baits, inline spinners, Texas Tornados, buckshot baits, grubs and swimbaits and don’t forget Alabama rigs. Fish super shallow out to 45 feet; just stay close to the shad.

Black bass are busting shad all over lake and rivers, creeks, etc. Of course, topwater baits or just about all bass baits will work now and will continue to do so if you put them in front of fish, on top – medium depth and out to 45 feet dragging something will work, and the spinnerbait is back working and will get nothing but better as we move forward, which is a whole lot of fun.

North Arkansas

White River

(updated 10-232019) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (8704352169) said that during the past week, they had about a half inch of rain, cool tem-

peratures and moderate winds. The lake level at Bull Shoals fell 1.8 feet to rest at 2.4 feet above seasonal power pool of 659 feet msl. This is 33.6 feet below the top of flood pool. Upstream, Table Rock rose 0.1 foot to rest at seasonal power pool and 14 feet below the top of flood pool. Beaver Lake fell 0.1 foot to rest at 5.9 feet above seasonal power pool and 3.7 feet below the top of flood pool. The White had heavy generation with no wadable water.

Norfork Lake fell 1.4 feet to rest at 2.8 feet above seasonal power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 23.4 feet below the top of flood pool. The Norfork had moderate generation with no wadable water. Seasonal power pool has been reset for the lakes in the White River system. Due to heavy rains over the last two weeks all of the lakes in the White River System are now at or over the top of power pool. Expect heavy generation for the next week or two.

Hopper season is on the wane. Use a short (7½ foot) leader to turn over the big fly.

Cast near the bank and hang on. The takes can be vicious. John prefers large western foam hoppers so that he does not need to dress them.

Add a dropper nymph to increase your catch.

The White has fished very well. The hot spot has been the Rim Shoals. The hot flies were olive Woolly Buggers (sizes 8, 10), Y2Ks (sizes 14, 12), prince nymphs (size 14), zebra midges (black with silver wire and silver bead or red with silver wire and silver bead sizes 16, 18), pheasant tails (size 14), ruby midges (size 18),

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root beer midges (size 18), pink and cerise San Juan worms (size 10), and sowbugs (size 16).

Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective (John’s current favorite combination is a cerise high water San Juan worm with an egg pattern suspended below it). Use long leaders and plenty of lead to get your flies down.

Norfork Tailwater (updated 10-232019) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-4352169) said Norfork Lake fell 1.4 feet to rest at 2.8 feet above seasonal power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 23.4 feet below the top of flood pool. The Norfork had moderate generation with no wadable water.

Seasonal power pool has been reset for the lakes in the White River system. Due to heavy rains over the last two weeks all of the lakes in the White River System are now at or over the top of power pool.

Expect heavy generation for the next week or two.

The Norfork has been fishing better on the moderate flows but has been a bit crowded. The dissolved oxygen level is slightly improved. Navigate this stream with caution as things have changed a bit during the recent flooding. There has been major gravel recruitment at the bottom of Mill Pond and the dock hole. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns (sizes 18, 20, 22) like ruby midges, root beer midges, zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead) and soft hackles (sizes 14, 16) like the Green Butt. Egg patterns have also been

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productive. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Try a small ruby midge (size 18) suspended 18 inches below a red fox squirrel and copper. The fishing is better in the morning.

Dry Run Creek is fishing better. The browns have begun making their annual migration up stream. With school back in session it will be less crowded during the week The hot flies have been sowbugs (size 14), Y2Ks (size 12), various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise size 10) and mop flies.

Northwest Arkansas

Beaver Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 1,126.24 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,121.00 feet msl). (updated 10-232019) Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) says Beaver Lake is still above normal. “We had some wicked weather here and it did some pretty good damage around the area and some major damage to Prairie Creek marina and other boat docks on Beaver Lake. Fishing is in limbo and remains fair for all species.”

Bass are schooling early and late towards the lower Dam area. Look for clearer water and you will find stripers; use shad and/or brood minnows. Walleye still are fair on nightcrawlers. Look on main lake points in 25 feet of water.

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Many October successes in garden City gets grant for helicopter hangar

(Photo from Fairfield Bay EMS Facebook)

by Jeff Burgess and successes in October, Lalla Lee Ostergren Jeff.”

(The fictionalized conversation that follows is based upon Lalla’s 2 books, 17 years of enthusiastic garden talk, 2 years of handwritten notes, an active garden and a bit of Lalla’s spirit.)

“October had early frost here, you say Jeff?”

“Yes, on the 12th and 13th, at your garden, in the north part of the county, at higher elevation. Others southwards have seen little frost damage.”

“They say that’ll change for everybody this week, maybe. Move those plants in folks.

Plants are good for indoor health.

Did we have survivors in our garden, Jeff?”

“Quite a few. Into the greenhouse, I moved potted tomatoes, beans, a zucchini with three fruits and all of friend Cathy’s hot peppers, before the freeze.

Two tomato plants next to the garden shed, survived, all fruit was still harvestable, like cucumbers, okra, beans and peppers.”

“Amazing. I guess it wasn’t cold very long.”

“Right Lalla, but long enough to kill all their leaves, including the morning glories and marigolds. Of course, our cool weather crops, kale, radish, lettuce, beets, onions and Swiss Chard, are thriving. And the pansies!”

“Yay for winter color!

Jeff, there is still time to plant garlic and onions, clean and compost the blackberries and set a new bed of raspberries.

And, are the frost blankets ready? They can really extend the life of a winter garden. Oh, and don’t forget to mulch the figs. They need extra protection from the cold.

“But go back to our

“The cool weather garden has been producing. The late planted cucumbers were very productive, although small. The late planted okra did well. But the late beans were sparse.

We ate our last freshpicked blueberries this month. And your black walnut trees, muscadine, pears and persimmons are loaded. It’s been a good month for fresh organic fruits and vegetables at Lalla’s.”

“And what a difference it can make to our health and well-being, Jeff. Science continues to show that human bodies benefit greatly by consuming the fresh bounty the earth provides. I attribute my long life to physical activity, healthy eating and positive thinking.”

“You’re an inspiration, Lalla. What do you want to do in the November garden?”

“You could plant a row of small potatoes.

Plant about 4 inches deep and cover with 8 inches of mulch. Keep adding mulch as it settles. And many flowering bulbs can still be planted now, like daffodils and crocus. But I’m really interested in growing some plants in five gallon buckets in the house.”

“What kind of plants, Lalla?”

“I’ve tried lettuce, radish, chives and Swiss chard in the past successfully but I recently read there are others that do well like arugula, carrots, peas, mint, and even bush beans.

We’ll have to provide some supplemental light during the depth of winter, but I love having plants close at hand.

They filter and purify the air — it will feel soft, clean and alive. Knowing the air has extra oxygen as a result of my

From Fairfield Bay ter service, which will Emergency Medical Services serve the entire region

In spite of an early October frost in Lalla’s garden that killed much foliage, it was not cold long enough to ruin the tomatoes that have continued to mature on leafless stalks until this week. plant babies, fills me with happiness and joy.”

“I’ve already planted some Swiss chard and kale for in here. But we only have three food grade buckets left. We need to choose carefully. Any tips for success, Lalla?”

“Oh yes! Make sure there are drain holes.

Most plants need water but don’t like soggy soil. Knowing the light needs of each plant helps. You’re going to have to be the pollinator, Jeff, for the peppers.

Use a cotton swab. And use a good organic fertilizer regularly. There is something really special about harvesting your own produce in the winter.”

“Any other garden ideas for November, Lalla?”

“I use to spread sulphur and lime around fruit trees and grape vines at this time. It seemed to knock down fungus. I also spread it where I planned my tomatoes for next year.

“It’s also a good time to start raking up piles of leaves to use as mulch in the spring. A few turns of the piles, during the winter, starts the leaves turning to compost. Or let the dogs play in them and the leaves will break down even faster.

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The city of Fairfield Bay has been awarded a Delta Regional Authority grant to construct a hangar to house a medical helicopter to be stationed in Fairfield Bay. The grant provides $145,431 toward the construction of the hangar with the city providing $15,559 in matching funds. The facility, which will be located immediately north of the existing helicopter pad on Garden Lane, will include crew quarters for the three personnel assigned to the helicopter at all times.

In all, there will be 10 to 13 new jobs created by the project.

In addition to the funds provided by the Delta Regional Grant and the city, Survival Flight, Inc. will be providing an investment of nearly $2.7 million in the form of a new, state of the art helicopter, equipment and supplies. Survival Flight will operate the helicop-

for transport of critically ill or injured persons to definitive care medical facilities.

Fairfield Bay Mayor Paul Wellenberger said, “This is a wonderful opportunity to enhance the emergency medical services provided to our entire region. Providing advanced life support medical helicopter service without delay can make a difference in medical outcomes and will undoubtedly save lives. This project also has the bonus of providing some jobs with great salaries and benefits.”

Construction on the hangar will commence in the next few months.

There is a possibility that the helicopter may be placed in service prior to completion of the hangar. If this is the case, the crew will be accommodated temporarily in the city’s Emergency Services Facility directly across the street from the helicopter landing pad.

“And finally, take a walk. This is one of the most beautiful times of the year, as all the foliage turns color and drops to the ground, once again revealing the incredibly picturesque lay of this land we’re blessed to live in. It contributes to my mental health and nourishes my soul.”

“How about a story from your youth to finish us off, Lalla?”

“We were dirt poor and toys were not to be found in our house, so we made due with what we had. I remember a sunny but cold November Saturday with my nephew. We sat in the sun, out of the wind in the chimney corner. We were happy as larks, smashing black walnuts and picking out the goodies with horseshoe nails. When I got my first handful of hearts, I ran in the house and offered them to Moma. She was busy in the kitchen as usual but took the time to eye the gift lovingly cradled in my dirty, grubby little hand. ‘Honey, you eat them,’ she said. I returned happily to my nephew, wondering how anyone could possibly turn down black walnut hearts.”

Hope to see you in October in the county - Fall colors are prethe garden next month. dominating throughout the county.

(Photo by Jeff Burgess)