The Voice of Van Buren County - November 26, 2019 by The Voice of Van Buren County

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TUESDAY, November 26, 2019 / Vol. 5 Issue 48 / 75 cents

Sales tax plan raises questions An ordinance providing for a 1 cent sales tax for the next 30 years was tabled Thursday evening after questions arose about its wording. Justice of the Peace Brian Tatum expressed concern that the ordinance did not spell out how the collected tax money can be spent. He said fire chiefs were agreeable to letting the 1/2 percent that would be split equally among fire departments be used to

pay off the library debt for the first year, but the ordinance did not specify that. It was thought, in general, that in year two of the tax, the fire departments and rescue squad would receive 1/2 cent; 1/4 cent would go to 911, emergency management, law enforcement and the jail; and 1/4 percent for hospital maintenance and costs. But that was not how the proposed ordinance read. JP Nickie Brown noted that the library

bond could be extended, and the lawyer who wrote the ordinance agreed. “It’s a very complex tax issue,” County Judge Dale James said. The ordinance was tabled. It will be revised and brought back before the Quorum Court at its December meeting. Plans still call for the ordinance to come to a vote in the March 2020 primary. Also at the November meeting, JPs ap-

proved the third and final reading on procedures to establish private clubs in Van Buren County. It was a unanimous vote, though Ester Bass stated that thinks “we have enough watering holes in Van Buren County,” but it’s good to have an established procedure. On another topic, Bass asked about the finances of the county’s aging program. It’s “in trouble,” James answered. Chairman of the Aging

Program Board Phillip Ellis said the biggest problem is that minimum wage is about to increase and that will add $14,000 to the already strapped budget. He said volunteers - even for four or five hours per week - could alleviate the problem a bit. Other ordinances approved unanimously at the meeting were: * To appropriate $4,000 into the sheriff’s office budget from a K-9 fundraising event.

* To transfer up to $12,000 as needed, to fund 911 for another month. This is money that may not be needed, James stated. It would provide funds for general operations and salaries. * To establish an additional motor fuel tax fund. The justices also approved a resolution to purchase a used Mack truck, 2012 model, from a Mississippi company, for up to $54,000.

Project close to the HeARt In 2015, a visit between two women gave birth to a ministry to make dresses for girls at an orphanage in Haiti. Tammy McElroy had just retired and she “did a bit of sewing,” so she agreed to the request from Shelia Mitchel of the Ozark Water Project, which would be drilling a well in Haiti in June 2016. McElroy said she soon realized she would need help, so she recruited some women from her church, Antioch General Baptist, and Dresses From the HeARt was created. (The AR in Heart is capitalized to emphasis the Arkansas connection.) By the time the water project left for Haiti, the ministry had 55 dresses ready to go. The supply ran out quickly, McElroy says, but by the second year, the ministry had 120

dresses ready. In July 2016, a Honduran village was added to the project and McElroy’s group had 125 dresses ready for them. Dresses From the HeARt has two different sewing days. On the first Wednesday of each month, the group gathers at the Maranatha Assembly of God in Shirley, Arkansas, and sews from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Beginning in January, they will sew at Antioch General Baptist, Rushing, on the second Monday of the month from 9 a.m.3 p.m. The group’s oldest sewer is Grandma Alice, who is 87, and has made 50 little girl dresses. The youngest sewer is Ellie, 8 years old. Some other notable participants, McElroy says, are JoCarl Hamilton, part of the group since Day 1; Wanda Lowery and Li-

Programs aim to help at holidays It’s that time of the year to break

out the wallets and help provide some Christmas cheer to low-income children in Van Buren County. At least three organizations are accepting donations and applications for those in need of gifts for their children. The grandaddy of them all, the Angel Tree Project, has been around for more than 40 years. In 1978, Jo Nell Warren and Debbie Whillock started Friends of Special People, which provided gifts to a few families and has grown into a charity serving 450-500 families each Christmas. Deadline to apply for the program is Dec. 1. Their Angel trees already are up around town. Now in its 11th year, Shop With a Cop raised $25,000 last year to provide gifts to area children. Debbie Cooley, one of the organizers, says donations are down a little this year, but are still being accepted. She said the number of children who get to go on a shopping trip with local law enforcement officers depends on the amount of money raised. The program got its start in Van Buren County when three law enforcement officers - then-Sheriff Scott Bradley, Game and Fish officer Brian Tatum, and Arkansas State Police officer Ted Jones - each pitched in $500 to provide Christmas for some needy children. A third program is called the Guardian Angel Project, which aims to provide holiday cheer to foster kids and their families in Van Buren and Stone counties. They are looking for donations of money, food, clothes and toys. For more information about this program, contact Heidi Kottke at 253-6053.

sa Duggan who basically started their own sewing group at Maranatha Assembly of God and then got the Piece Makers Quilting group they belong to involved as well; and Renee’ Carr, who has recruited many of her friends and church members from the Later Day Saints. McElroy says dress-making is not an inexpensive project. There is a cost for fabric and bias tape as well as airfare fees for delivering the suitcases. She says the ministry needs some corporate sponsors. But costs aside, McElroy says she feels God has called her to use her talents to help the impoverished women. “Our goal is to let these females know that they are valued, and loved by God and by our organization,” she says.

It takes many hands to provide hundreds of dresses.

The ministry sends dresses to villages in Honduras, Haiti and other nations.

Holiday events and notes The Voice office will be close Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Office hours will resume Monday, Dec. 1. We wish you a very happy holiday.

Meal

There will be a community Thanksgiving Day meal hosted by several area churches beginning at 11 a.m. Nov. 28, 2019, at the Family Life Center at First Baptist Church, Clinton. The meal is free, as is transportation if needed. Any-

one who needs a ride ton is set for 10 a.m. should contact Ronnie to 7 p.m. on Dec. 7. There will be shopping, Jones at 253-1942. craft booths, ClydesParade dale, live music and The annual food kids’ games. Christand toy drive, Christ- mas in the Park begins mas parade and vis- at 4 p.m. it from Santa is set for Saturday, Nov. 30, at Behold the Lamb The annual live Clinton City Park. All children 12 and under nativity, Behold The who need it will receive Lamb, will be held at a toy from Santa after the Van Buren County the parade. The event Fairgrounds Dec. 3-7. is sponsored by the Show times are 6 and Clinton chapter of the 7 p.m. nightly. PerforFlame Riders, Christian mances are free, coMotorcyclists Associa- coa and coffee served. For more information tion. contact Paul Rhoda at Christmas time 501-745-8377 Christmas in Clin-

Season ends - The Yellow Jackets’ season ended Friday with a 46-14 loss to Camden Harmony Grove. More coverage, Pages 6-7. (Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

Jury finds man guilty of rape A jury sentenced a Conway man to 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting a family member over a nine-month DeVault period. Joshua Adam DeVault, 35, was found guilty of rape and sentenced Friday in Van Buren County Circuit Court to serve 25 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections. DeVault was accused of raping the underage girl in her bedroom after her mother noticed a change in her daughter’s attitude in July 2017 and questioned her, according to court documents. The girl confided in her mother who contacted the sheriff’s office. According to the teen’s statement, DeVault would sneak into her bedroom and molest her, and on July 5, 2017, DeVault “had sex with her.” Immediately after filing a report with the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, the victim was taken to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital for a sexual abuse exam. The rape kit indicated the presence of a male’s DNA and subsequent testing determined it to be that of DeVault, the court documents state. Along with the 25-year sentence, a protection order was also issued against DeVault, barring him from communicating with the victim.

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Round-up snares 15 On November fenders.php offenders living in Van 20, 2019, Van Buren There are more Buren County. County sheriff's office than 80 registered sex along with Arkansas Community Corrections, Clinton Police Department, Fairfield Bay Police Department and the 20th Judicial Drug Task Force conducted a compliance check on all registered sex offenders in Van Buren County. During the Investigation it was discovered that 15 registered sex offenders were not in compliance and were taken into custody. They were charged with failure to register as a sex offender. A couple of them were also charged with drug The VOICE of Van Buren County possession. By Sun- 328 Main St. / P.O. Box 1396 / Clinton, AR / 72031 tel: (501) 745-8040 / fax: (501) 745-8077 day night, all except Editor / General Manager one had bonded out of Anita Tucker - voiceeditor@artelco.com jail. Advertising / Office Manager To see what lev- Terry Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor - voiceads@artelco.com el sex offenders those Subscription Rates: arrested are and for $35 per year in Van Buren County more about their cas- $45 per year outside of county or Circulation Customer Service es, go to https://www. Subscriptions voiceads@artelco.com or (501) 745-8040 v b c s o . c o m / s e x _ o f - To Submit News: voiceeditor@artelco.com Letters to the Editor: voiceeditor@artelco.com Display and Classified Advertising: voiceads@artelco.com or (501) 745-8040 Deadline to submit news items, letters and all advertising: 4:00 p.m. Thursdays The VOICE of Van Buren County is published weekly on Tuesday by VBC Communications, LLC 328 Main Street, Clinton AR 72031 USPS Permit # 16970 effective 10-13-2015 Periodicals Postage paid at Clinton AR. POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to The VOICE of Van Buren County P. O. Box 1396, Clinton, AR 72031

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November 26, 2019

James & Joyce Burns Scotland

Thanksgiving is really here and everyone is planing their dinner and looking forward to all of the company and visits. It is time to remind everyone this next Saturday will be the first Saturday of the month so we will have our First Saturday Breakfast. That will be December 7. We serve at 8 a.m. The cost is only $6.00 and this helps us with the utilities. We look forward to cooking each month and to using the building on a regular basis. We will also have our Christmas Dinner on the same Saturday night. Santa Will be there again this year. Santa will not have Corky the elf with him this year, but Santa will be there. Dinner starts at 6 p.m.The corporations usually provide ham, turkey and rolls. This is a potluck so bring your favorite foods and do not forget the desserts. I have heard some of the churches are planing Christmas programs and dinners but I do not have any of the details yet. Maybe next week. We have several families that have re-

served the cafeteria for their holiday gatherings. If you want to reserve the cafeteria call 5923935 to see if it is available on your day. Have a great week and do not eat too much and if you have Scotland News call James at 5933935 and he will see that it gets into paper.

Patsy Ward Formosa

Condolences go out to the family of James Goodman. After seeming to be doing good, he took a turn for the worse and passed away on Sunday, Nov. 17. He is Donna Sherrod’s brother and Ann Mann’s uncle. I know he will be greatly missed. Last week, Rhonda and David Spann of Louisiana came to visit their aunt, DeLane Story. They also visited Rhonda’s sister in Conway. Rhonda is the daughter of Virgil and Helen Sto-

bowling team bowled in the Tri County tournament in Russellville. Our team got second place, which we were all surprised and awfully proud of. Glenda Collins and I got fourth place in doubles. That was also a good surprise. We missed bowling last Monday because of the threatening weather, so we had to bowl 3 make-up games on Monday and then 3 more for our regular bowling. I went to Conway on Tuesday to get an MRI and to see the gastroenterologist. Margie Pounds went with me, so we had to bowl a few more games on Tuesday also. I took Margie to the eye doctor on Wednesday. She got new glasses, so we had to pick out some frames. It will be my turn next month, so I went ahead and picked out some for me while we were there. We took JR to North Little Rock for a checkup on Thursday. It pretty much took the whole day again, so I am taking it easy for a few days. It’s been a long five days. God bless and have a good Thanksgiving.

ry who lived in this area. Melanie Gibson of Little Rock and Hal Hammett of Haskell came to visit their Aunt DeLane last Friday. They took her to lunch at Western Sizzlin’. They had a good visit reminiscing and catching up. DeLane enjoyed it very much. On Sunday after church, Marva, RG, and Scott Ward went to Golden Corral in Conway. John and Teresa Ward met them there and had lunch with them. Maddox Foster, Marva and RG’s great-grandson turned 5 on Tuesday the 19th and their grandson, Jason was 41 on Sunday, November 17. Happy belated birthday wishes to both of them. Ruth Webb met a busload of Smackover and El Dorado folks at Western Sizzlin’ and had lunch with them. They were headed to Branson. Ruth got to see a lady that she hadn’t seen in about 40 years. She was happy she was with them. Ruth said the bus- Jeff Burgess load was mostly women because all the men Crabtree The young crescent were in the deer woods! Last Saturday and moon pairs with Venus Sunday P.E.H. Supply and Jupiter for one hour after sunset Thursday. Look low in the southwest. The Crabtree Senior Night Potluck will not be held this Friday, nor the last Friday in December, due to the holidays. While September is designated as International Square Dance Month, Friday is Square Dance Day. It’s believed to have been brought to America by early Scottish, Irish and English immigrants, and then a caller was added to keep dancers in step. It’s fun for all ages, a healthy choice and an opportunity to “swing your partner” to a lively beat. The Crabtree Community Holiday Potluck

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Senior centers - The Nov. 18 pool tournament winners at the Scotland Seniors Center were (from left) 1st place - Jeff Brown, 2nd place - James Foreman, and 3rd place - Glendale Rogers. (Photo by Doyle Scroggins) will be held Sunday, 5 p.m., in the Foursquare Church. Bring a dish and holiday joy. ACCDA meets Monday, 5 p.m., in the EHC building, near Alread. An inter-organizational meeting follows at 6 p.m., in the same location. ACRDC meets Tuesday, 6 p.m., in the EHC building. The leaves are mostly down now and the beauty of our landscape is fully revealed. Numerous overlooks and broad vistas can be found. I think I’ll take some time away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and find a peaceful place to mediate on the reasons for the season. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west 16 community, call or text, Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.

Thelma Murray Shirley

Aurora Bernice Linn, daughter of Joe and Krista Linn, celebrated her 8th birthday Saturday with a cookout and ground fireworks. Several of her relatives and friends attended. Among her special guest were a great-grandmother and a grandmother and a great-aunt and uncle. Benny and Doris Brown attended Ethan Parker Fancher's 3rd birthday party in Conway Saturday. Brooke Lamb of Little Rock, granddaughter of Eddie and Carlene

Rushing, is making them great-grandparents in April with a son. Nova Scroggins of Morrilton spent Saturday night with Kathy Berry and attended the benefit for Lea Ann Jones. Nova got to see many of the people that she went to school with in Shirley. Nova gave Jimmy Murray a picture of Dal Caldwell, one of his classmates from grade school in Shirley. Shirley's Junior boys basketball team beat Greenbrier in a tournament at Marshall on Saturday with two overtimes. Way to go, boys. Wanda Poynor reports that her husband, Paul, who has been sick, is doing better. Visiting Jerel and Kathleen Brown over the deer season was their son, Jeremy Brown, and Wesley Price from Ruston, Louisiana, and Kevin Pratt from Thida, Arkansas. Asher Hensley spent Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with his papa. He had a sinus infection and couldn't go to school with a temperature. Don and Norma Whaley went to Walnut Ridge Saturday to see both of their boys. They were doing well. They took the boys out to lunch at Don's Steak House for Dusty's birthday and they had a good visit. The Shirley Museum will be closed for the season at the end of November.

CLUBS

The Idle Hour Bridge Club met at the home of Jo Nell Warren. High - Jo Nell Warren; second - Emma Hink; traveling - Mary Edwards; bingo - Gay Whillock.

DAMASCUS DRUG IS NOW OPEN!

We are conveniently located inside Cash Saver. Our hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm. We are here to serve the community of Damascus and the surrounding communities. We would love to be your pharmacy and take care of all of your prescription needs. We accept most insurances and offer competitive pricing. Stop by today and see Marion or Michaela and ask how easy it is to transfer your prescriptions. We look forward to being your hometown pharmacy!

Address: 5 AR Hwy 124 W Damascus, AR 72039

Telephone: 501-335-7041

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November 26, 2019

Religion Obituaries

Thanksgiving or complaining The attitude of gratitude is always in season. Thanksgiving is always appropriate. “In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) This is a thanksgiving article, but a negative one. Sort of. I want to register a complaint about complaining. Complaining is the exact opposite of thanksgiving. We don’t give thanks for all things, but we are to give thanks in everything. We don’t thank God for tragedies, but we can learn to give thanks in them. We will always have plenty of reasons to be thankful. We can believe that he is working everything out for our good. Romans 8:28 will forever be true: God works all things for the good of those who love him and are fitting into his purpose. Now, when are we to be giving thanks? Always and in everything. Every day of the year should be Thanksgiving Day. If you are not giving thanks, you are probably complaining. If ever there were a people who should have been thankful it was the Israelites who had been delivered by the mighty hand of God from 400 years of slavery in Egypt. But listed among the horrible sins that brought death on them in the wilderness is the sin of complaining: “neither complain, as some of them complained and were destroyed by the destroyer. Now all these things happened to them as examples.” What Israel did in the wilderness is expressly given to us as a bad example and a warning. One thing that caused the displeasure of God toward them was their complaining. It is never the will of God for us to complain. Some people have a spirit of complaining. Stay away from these people; they will influence you. Two ladies meet over the backyard fence: “It’s a beautiful day today, isn’t it?” “Yeah, but I bet it’s raining somewhere!” We can overcome complaining and instead get into the spirit of thanksgiving. Did you ever notice there always seems to be a reason to complain, but there never is. These ancient believers in Numbers 16 were complaining against Moses and Aaron. But it wasn’t Moses who opened the Red Sea; it was God. They were complaining about no longer being in Egypt, the place where their lives were “bitter with hard bondage.” Every occasion to complain is actually an oc-

Georgia Walker Terry Simpson is pastor of Grace Church

casion to trust God and pray. God can handle whatever is wrong. He was about to give them bread, meat and water in miraculous ways. All complaints are against God! If He “works all things after the counsel of his will” then we need to see God involved in everything. Joseph saw God in the mistreatment by his brothers. Jesus saw that all the horrible things men were going to do to him were actually his Father’s will. If Joe and Jesus could see the hand of God in the worst possible situations, surely we should see it in the little things we complain about. God is never off the throne, so our complaints are always against God. The occasion to complain seems worse than it is. The past always looks better than it was. People look back at “the good old days” when they had to hitch mules to a wagon to go somewhere. When they were back there they complained and looked back at their good old days. The present always looks worse than it is. We look at the way things are now and complain about what is happening. There is a spirit of complaining and there is a spirit of thanksgiving. Choose thanksgiving. It seems your complaints are only heard by yourself or a few choice others, but … not so! God hears your complaints because they are against him. He knows the attitude of your heart. Others know it too, by your words. Complaining can make you miserable and ruin your relationship with others and with God. Wouldn’t you like to spend the rest of your life without ever complaining about anything? You can. It is the will of God that you do. By God’s grace you can live free of complaining and spend the rest of your days in everything giving thanks. This is God’s will. Practice this. Learn it and you could have the best year of your life. Be thankful. Even when you can’t understand God, by faith be thankful. It will make your life better and give him glory.

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Georgia Maxine Walker, 87, of Shirley, Arkansas was born on September 11, 1932 in Marvell, Arkansas to the late William H. and Mary Lee (Long) Leach and went to be with her Lord on November 16, 2019 at her home. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist near Shirley and was a charter member of Como Baptist Church in Illinois. Mrs. Walker is preceded in death by her parents; husband Delbert R. Walker; seven sisters, Mary McCombs, Lillian Clark, Clarice Welti, Christine Smith, Mamie Thompson, Emogene Marshall and Louise Long; and three brothers, Wilburn Leach, Gerald Leach and James Leach. Left to cherish her memory are one son, Michael L. Walker of Shirley; two daughters; Tina M. Joel of Apache Junction, Arizona, and Debra L. Vinson of Shir-

friends. Lenora Pine Lenora Fern Pine Memorial service was 1:30 p.m. Monday, went to be with her ley; three grandchil- Nov. 25, 2019, at South Lord on November 22, 2019. She was born dren; and other rela- Side Baptist Church. on November 23, 1944 tives and many friends. in Clovis, New MexiVisitation was Kathy Groom Kathy Jean Groom, co to the late Dollie InTuesday, November 19, 2019 at the Roll- a loving mother, part- ez Chandler and Rayer-McNutt Funeral ner, friend, and pro- mond Chandler. She was a MethHome in Clinton, Ar- tector of animals, died morning, odist. She loved to kansas. Graveside ser- Thursday vice was Saturday, November 21, 2019, sew and enjoyed putNov. 23, 2019, at Oak- peacefully at home in ting puzzles together. noll Cemetery in Ster- Bee Branch, Arkansas. She had a heart for takKathy managed a ing care of older peoling, Illinois. dental practice with her ple. She liked to go on husband of 27 years, vacation to the beach Stanley Stuart Groom, in California. Elvis was in Tulsa, Oklahoma, her favorite singer. She where she was a den- worked for Camp Robtal assistant. inson, North Little Rock She leaves be- Public Schools, Memohind her children, Lu- rial Hospital, Baptist cas Wade Groom of Al- Hospital. buquerque, New MexiSurvivors include co and Rebecca Kath- one brother, Jack leen Groom of New Chandler of Wyoming; York, New York; and six two sisters, Shirley SeKenneth Ward grandchildren. na of Hot Springs and Kenneth Wayne Kathy was born on Barbara Burd (Larry) of Ward, 68, of Bee November 18, 1952 in Wyoming; son, Jimmy Branch, Arkansas St. Louis, Missouri to Ray Johnson of Jackpassed away on No- Harold Smith and Bet- sonville; daughter, Debvember 21, 2019. ty Marie Bettes. bie Maxwell (Floyd), He was born in Bee She most recently of Center Ridge; 11 Branch, Arkansas on made a home with her grandchildren; sevApril 25, 1951 to Calvin partner Patrick O’Dell, en great-grandW. and Reba Ward. in Bee Branch, Arkan- children; and one He is preceded in sas, near Greers Fer- g r e a t - g r e a t - g r a n d death by his parents, ry Lake. They enjoyed daughter. She is preCalvin W. and Reba fishing and tending to ceded in death by her Ward; and wife, Diana their vegetable garden. parents; two sons, Barnes Ward. Funeral services Kenneth Allen JohnHe is survived by will be 11 a.m. Tues- son and Douglas Edhis children, Bridget day, Nov. 26, at West ward Johnson; and one (Adam) Leonard, Brit Side Baptist Church in daughter, Patricia Ann Ward, Jeremy (Renea) Greers Ferry, with vis- Johnson. Garrett, Kenya (Robbie) itation one-hour prior. Graveside services Minor; 12 grandchil- Burial will follow at Shi- will be Saturday Nodren; five great-grand- loh Crossroads Ceme- vember 30, 2019 at children, and a host of tery near Greers Ferry. Lost Corner Cemetery extended family, and in Cleveland, Arkansas.

Meetings All meetings are 16 East. open to the public. Damascus City Council, 6 p.m., second Van Buren County Tuesday of the month Quorum Court, 6 p.m., at City Hall on Highway third Thursday of the 65. month at the CourtFairfield Bay City house Annex, Highway Council, 7 p.m., second 65, Clinton. Monday of each month Clinton City Coun- at 130 Village Place, cil, 6:30 p.m., second Suite 2F in the conferThursday of the month ence room. at the Clinton MuniciShirley City Counpal Airport off Highway cil, 7 p.m., second

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Monday of the month at the Shirley Community Center. Clinton Advertising and Promotion Commission, 6 p.m., third Tuesday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport on Highway 16 East. Shirley School Board, 6:30 p.m., fourth Monday of the month at the PD Room, Administration Building. South Side-Bee Branch School Board,

5:30 p.m., third Monday of each month in the Linda Pennington Conference Room. Clinton School Board, 5:30 p.m., third Monday of each month at the Administrative offices building. Van Buren County Library board of directors meetings are held at 4 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the library meeting room.

The staff of The Voice of Van Buren County extends sincere condolences to all who have lost loved ones. If you wish to express your appreciation to friends, neighbors, family, church and community members with a Thank You on the obit page, call (501) 745-8040 or email voiceads@artelco.com

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BANNER MOUNTAIN GIRL

by Freeda Baker Nichols

A time to mourn Fiction (Part 2)

Kip’s letter still lay on the table where she had placed it this morning. She picked up the page and for the third time, read it again. “My darling angel,” he wrote, his cursive writing slanted slightly upward at the end of each line. She brushed across the smooth page, willing herself to feel the warmth of Kip’s strong hands. Seven months had gone by since he’d boarded the plane for Iraq. The news constantly reported suicide bombings that filled her with anxiety. She must conceal her inner feeling from the children — she must stay strong for them. Evelyn’s words flashed back to her: “You still have him!” True, Kip was with her in spirit and in heart. Communication through letters, emails and an occasional phone call kept her spirits high most of the time. God willing, he would return home safely at the end of his tour of duty. Joe would not be coming back to Evelyn. Now, Tony may not come back either. How can Evelyn cope with her son’s disappearance? Candace shivered. She picked up the phone and dialed again. “Any word yet?” “Nothing!” Evelyn’s distraught voice replied. “How can he do this? He may be lying in a ditch somewhere . . . dead!” “You mustn’t think like that. Just know that this will work out.” Evelyn’s sobbing voice acknowledged that she’d heard, but Candace knew she was not convinced. Her sister needed to believe it, thought Candace, just as she needed to believe that Kip would make it home safely from Iraq. For a while, Candace dozed in her chair. The clock struck midnight, shattering the quiet of the room. She awakened, reached for the phone and dialed Evelyn once again. Still no word from Tony. Evelyn agreed that she must report him missing if

he did not come home by morning. He did not come home, Candace learned the next morning when she called once again to ask about him. She took the children and drove the short distance to her sister’s place, her heart ripping with a deep foreboding. Has something terrible happened to Tony . . . or to Kip? She kept her feelings to herself. She and the kids settled in to wait with Heather while Abbey went with her mother to file a missing person’s report. A week went by. Friends and family distributed flyers, made telephone calls and still there was no word from Tony. Joe Winfield had disconnected his phone, and no one could get in touch with him to tell him his son was missing, but surely, he would hear it in the news. Unless, he had traveled out of the country, as he sometimes did, to Mexico. When Kip phoned from Iraq, the kids squealed, each trying to be first to talk to their daddy. “Me talk!” Katie grabbed the phone from Sadie. “Aw wite,” Sadie said, releasing the phone, in her good-natured way. Jake stood patiently waiting his turn and when he finished talking, he handed the receiver to his mother. The joy of hearing Kip’s voice mingled with her sadness and disbelief that her nephew was still missing. Kip expressed concern for Tony as well as his love for Candace and the kids. Hidden tears threatened to overflow. Nobody ever told her she should not cry, but she wouldn’t cry in front of Evelyn or the kids, and certainly not when talking to Kip. Too soon, it was time to say goodbye. The click that disconnected their phones could never disconnect their hearts. Amid the chatter of the children, a horrifying loneliness overwhelmed her. Oh, Kip, darling . . . I miss you so much. (To be continued)

Tournament winners - Shirley’s Junior boys basketball team has won the 2019 Bobcat Brawl tournament in Marshall.

Calendar The regularly scheduled Fifth Friday Singing at First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf, 557 Highway 337, Higden, Arkansas, has been cancelled for November 2019. The singings will resume January 31, First place winners of Van Buren County 2020. Farm Bureau’s agriculture coloring contest at South Side Elementary were (from Nov. 30 is the left) Kindergarten - Harmony Glinski; first monthly Park Fest at grade - Gabriella Presnull; and second Archey Fork Park in grade - Tucker Bradford. Their art instruc- Clinton. Local vendors tor is Wendy Gross. and community activity organizers will set up. This monthly festival encourages a variety of events and activities to schedule together for a better turnout. For more information call 501-253-1003.

Scotland’s annual Christmas Dinner begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Ham, turkey and rolls provided, bring your favorite desserts and side dishes. Santa will be there. The Abraham Van Buren Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will meet at the Western Sizzlin' Steak House in Clinton at 6 p.m. Dec. 3. Members and guests are encouraged to come 3045 minutes early to socialize before the start of the meeting. Members may bring their spouse. New member prospects are invited to attend the meeting.

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sausage, sauerkraut, carrots, cornbread, Nov. 4 – Ham and mixed fruit. potato soup, pimento cheese sandwich, mar- Scotland Nov. 25 - Chickinated tomatoes and cucumbers, Emerald en and broccoli quiche, hash browns, hot sliced pears. Nov. 25 – Chick- apples, blueberry mufen and broccoli quiche, fin. Nov. 26 - Roast hash browns, hot sliced apples, blueberry muf- turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, cornfin. Nov. 26 – Roast bread dressing, cranturkey, gravy, mashed berry sauce, green Deer hunt - Brier Paige Collister, 9, shot potatoes, corn- beans, pumpkin pie w/ a 14-point buck while hunting with her dad bread dressing, cran- whipped topping. Derek Collister. berry sauce, green beans, pumpkin pie w/ Shirley Nov. 25 – Baked whipped topping. pasta, squash blend Fairfield Bay medley, salad, cobbler. Nov. 26 – Ham with Nov. 26 - Ham with pineapple sauce, yam pineapple sauce, yam patty, green beans, roll, patty, green beans, roll, pecan dessert. pecan dessert. Nov. 27 – Smoked

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FOOTBALL FEVER CLINTON YELLOW JACKETS 2019

John Riley Hinchey on the carry.

Photos by Robert R. Gaut

Jackets fall to Hornets The Yellow Jackets football season ended on a cold, rainy night in south Arkansas on Friday with a 4614 loss to Camden-Harmony Grove. Clinton’s normally high-powered offense stumbled against the Hornets in the second round of the playoffs, scoring only two touchdowns, both coming in the first quarter. The Jackets’ first touchdown was a 2-yard run on a quarterback keeper by Weston Amos. The second score was a 60-yard run by John Riley Hinchey. The Hornets answered with touchdowns of their own each time and the first quarter ended in a 1414 tie. As the clock ticked down in the second quarter, Harmony Grove racked up its third touchdown and the Yellow Jackets went into the locker room on a rare note - behind in the score. Ethen Drake struggles to keep his footing.

Matt Gonzalez kicks off.

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The Hornets busted the game open in the third quarter, scoring three more touchdowns, making the score 40-14. They added one more scoring drive in the fourth quarter making the final score 46-14. The Jackets were held to 203 yards rushing on 40 plays. They were one of seven on third down conversions. Hinchey had 130 rushing yards and end the season with over 1,000 yards. He added 11 tackles to his tally. The other leading tacklers were Kadance Sowell and Amos with 7 each; Austin Drake with 6; and Matt Gonzalez with 5. The senior class, with 33 career victories, is the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winningest class ever. The seniors are: Austin Drake, Weston Amos, Jason Patel, Ethen Drake, Ryan Jones, John Riley Hinchey, Justin Patel, Matt Gonzalez, Kadance Sowell, Cade Treadaway, Jayden Exzabe and Codey Edwards. Head coach is Chris Dufrene.

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John Riley Hinchey Weston Amos

Weston Amos tries to outrun the Hornet defense.

The cheerleaders made the long trip to south Arkansas.

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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS

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intent to file for a private club permit in the unincorporated area of Van Buren County, Arkansas which must include the physical address of the property upon which the private club will be located or constructed. If the property is not owned by the applicant, a copy of the lease, option to lease, option to purchase or buy-sell agreement in favor of the applicant must be attached, and the name(s) of the managing agent: and (2) Subject to Arkansas Code Annotated § 3-9-222

of the applicant's intent to request an ordinance in support of an application for a permit to operate a private club: and ii. Proof of personnel service or delivery of the notices required in section 1(c) of this ordnance.

VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2019-52 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PROCESS TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A PRIVATE CLUB PERMIT IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS. WHEREAS: Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated§ 3-9-222 (a) (1) it is required that an application for a permit to operate as a private club be made to the governing body of the county or municipality in which the private club seeks to be located: and WHEREAS: Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 3-9-222 (a) (2) if the governing body of the county approves, by ordnance, an application for a permit to operate as a private club, the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division may issue a permit to operate as a private club to the applicant for the proposed location: and WHEREAS: in light of the procedural changes that are now in effect, the adoption of this ordnance is needed to establish the means, procedures and regulations related to the processing of any such private club application made in the unincorporated area of Van Buren County, Arkansas. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT THAT: SECTION 1. Establishment of Procedures. The procedures to request an ordinance in support of an application for a permit to operate a private club in the unincorporated area of Van Buren County, Arkansas shall be as follows: (a) An applicant shall submit a request in writing to the an Buren County Judge's office to call a meeting of the Safety committee Not less than thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled meeting, the applicant shall submit the following to the Van Buren County Safety committee: (I) A letter stating the applicant's

(a) (l) a copy of the completed application the applicant intends to fil with the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division: and (3) A nonrefundable application fee of $1500.00 (b) The Safety committee shall review the application at said meeting, and decide whether to place the ordinance on the next regular meeting of the Van Buren County Quorum Court allowing time for notice as required by section 1(c) of this ordinance in the event that Safety Committee determines that the applicant does not contain the elements required by this article, the Safety committee shall mark the application as DEFICIENT-NOT APPROVED and the application shall be deemed to. be denied as having not complied with the provisions of this article. (c) If placed on the agenda of the next Van Buren County Quorum Court meeting the applicant, not less than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting of which the request is to be heard, shall notify all property owners within five hundred (500) feet of the proposed location, by personal service or by United States Postal Service Certified Mail, return receipt requested and by duplicate sent by regular mail, informing the owner of applicant's intent to request an ordinance in support of an application for a permit to operate a private club. The notice shall include date, time, and location of the Quorum Court meeting in which the matter requested is to be heard. The notice shall inform each property owner of their rights to make their position in support or opposition known at the Quorum Court Meeting. (d) An applicant shall provide the Van Buren County Quorum Court with the following not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the Quorum Court meeting during which the matter is to be heard. i. Copies of the letters( s) notifying the property owners

SECTION 2. Establishment of Regulations. The following rules and regulations shall apply to all applicants in the unincorporated area of Van Buren County, Arkansas (a) Definitions: For the purpose of this ordinance the following definitions shall apply. Words and phrases not specifically defined shall have the meanings assigned by Title Three of the Arkansas Code Annotated and the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division Regulations. 1) "Alcoholics or Narcotics dependency center" means a building primarily used for treatment of drug alcohol dependence. 2) "Assisted Living Center" means a building or system of housing that is primarily used for the care of senior citizens or individuals with developmental disabilities who need daily assistance. 3) "Church" mean building that is primarily used for religious worship. 4) "Daycare" means a building that is primarily used for the care and needs of people who are not fully independent, such as children or elderly people. 5) "Public Park" means a property used primarily as a public recreation facility. 6) "School" means a building that s primarily used for education. 7) "Youth Activity Organization" for the primary purpose of developing, promoting and regulating activities to minors. b. DISTANCE FROM CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS. No permit will be issued for an establishment that is less th one thousand five hundred (1500) to be measured from the nearest property line point to the nearest property line point of any School Church, Day Care, Assisted Living Center, Alcoholic or Narcotic Dependency center, Public Park or Youth activity Organization within the unincorporated area of Van Buren County, Arkansas (existing at the time of application). The applicant bears the responsibility of providing proof to the Safety committee that the premises of the proposed private club is not less than one thousand five hundred (1500) feet from the afore mentioned establishments. SECTION 3. The Van Buren County Quorum Court's approval of an ordinance

LEGAL supporting an application for a permit to operate a private club in the unincorporated area of Van Buren, County, Arkansas does not constitute final action nor does it guarantee the permit will be approved by the Arkansas Alcohol Beverage Control Division. The ordinance of the Quorum Court merely expresses support or lack of support of the governing body of Van Buren county, Arkansas. It provides no indication or whether the application complies with the appropriate alcohol regulations or laws. SECTION 4. The Arkansas Alcohol Beverage Control Division is not compelled to approve or issue a permit to operate a private club based on the Van Buren County Quorum Court's approval of an ordinance supporting the applicant's permit request. The Van Buren County Quorum Court members, individually or as a whole, are not compelled to approve or support an applicant’s permit request to operate a private club based on e acceptance of this ordnance or an applicant's fulfilling the requirements of this ordnance. SECTION 5. Repealer. Any ordinance which conflicts with this ordinance is hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict. SECTION 6. Severability. In the event that any provision of this ordinance is declared or adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect as if the portion declared invalid were not originally a part of this ordinance. SECTION 7. This Ordinance is declared to be a measure for the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of Van Buren County, Arkansas and therefore, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage. Approved this 21st day of November 2019 APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Sponsored by J.P. Gary Linn VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2019-50 Sponsored by J.P Philips VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2019-49 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND APPROVING THE COLLECTION FOR THE YEAR 2019 THE VARIOUS PROPERTY TAXES HERETOFORE IMPOSED IN VAN BUREN COUNTY. WHEREAS: The people of Van Buren County have approved the following property taxes, and; WHEREAS: in accordance with Act 14-14-904 (b)(1) the Van Buren County Quorum Court shall levy the property taxes for County, Municipal, and School taxes for the following year. SCHOOL M&O | OTHER M&O SCHOOL BOND | OTHER BOND REAL ESTATE | PERSONAL Clinton #01 25 | | 7.8 | 4 | 36.8 | 36.8 (0.03680) Southside #02 25 | 1.7 | 11.9 | | 38.6 | 38.6 (0.03860) Shirley #03 25 | | 10.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 (0.03550) Quitman #21 25 | 1.24 | 7.26 | | 33.5 | 33.5 (0.03350) Marshall #23 25 | | 7.75 | 3.8 | 36.55 | 36.55 (0.03655) West Side #71 25 | 4.94 | 3.66 | | 33.6 | 33.6 (0.03360) County General | | | | | 3.0 | 3.0 County Road | | | | | 3.0 | 3.0 Library | | | | | 1.0 | 1.0 Hospital Maintenance | | | | | 0.3 | 0.3 Volunteer-Recycle & ASCS | | | | | 1.0 | 1.0 Clinton-City #01C (City General) | | | | | 2.9 | 2.9 (0.00290) Damascus-City #02C (City General) | | | | | 3.0 | 3.0 (0.00300) Shirley-City #03C (City General) | | | | | 2.9 | 2.9 (0.00290) Fairfield Bay-City #03F (City General) | | | | | 5.0 | 5.0 (0.00500) Volunteer-County Library | | | | | 1.0 | 1.0 Volunteer-Fairfield Bay-Fairfield Bay Animal Shelter…………..$10.00 per real property tax bill NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: SECTION 1. That the various millages enumerated above are as declared and they are hereby approved and levied by the Quorum Court of Van Buren County. SECTION 2. That the various millages enumerated above shall be collected in the year 2018 for 2017 taxes. Approved this 21st day of November 2019 APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2018-59, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2019, AND APPROPRIATE $1,000.00 INTO THE DISTRICT COURT BUDGET #1000-409 FROM THE DISTRICT COURT AUTOMATION FUND #3003-409. WHEREAS: District Court’s County General budget is running low for Maintenance and Service Contracts and bills are due for computer programs and IT services. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: $1,000.00 be appropriated into the District Court Budget #1000-409-2024 Maintenance & Service Contracts from the District Court Automation Fund #3003-409-3100 Other Misc. Approved this 21st day of November 2019 APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

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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 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. If you can identify this week's Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. With your help, we will!) Antioch General Baptist Church 1608 Highway 9, Fox (870)363-4509 Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 757-2069 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013

Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane, Dennard, AR 72629 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375 First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285 First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113 First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354 First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043 First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw Formosa Baptist Church 630 Highway 9 W, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 6603 Highway 9 West Clinton AR. 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500 Grace Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462 Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273 Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528 Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781

Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Clinton 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread Lute Mountain Community Church Lute Mountain Road, off Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 Main Line Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737 Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa

Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Settlement Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 501-215-1595 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8101 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 St. Jude Catholic Church 3178 Hwy 65 S, Clinton 745-5716 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The Zoo Church 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467

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WE GIVE HONOR TO OUR VETERANS THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN OF OUR ARMED FORCES

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Gardening through the winter By Jeff Burgess

My friend, fellow organic gardener and healthy eating advocate, Lalla Ostergren, loved her fresh fruits and vegetables. Before we met, I was like many and let most of my garden die as winter approached. But Lalla wanted to have fresh produce year round. She was not satisfied with just factory greenhouse grown, store bought, winter produce. She wanted her own good energy mixed with plants grown at home that she knew were free of pesticide residues. Towards that end, her husband Richard built a greenhouse, out of mostly leftovers from their main house construction and salvaged materials. The 12 by 16 foot structure cost them less than $100. The biggest expense was running water and electric lines. That made me envious as I have neither in my greenhouse.

She knew that, so when she first went on hospice, she told me I could have it. Now in my third winter of use, there are tomatoes, beans, hot and sweet peppers, Swiss chard, kale and onions growing in there, and a whole lot of flowers. Lalla’s garden had to have winter color. Pansies and violas, along with ornamental cabbage, can make a winter garden famous. We’re fortunate to live in a climate that allows these flowers to thrive through most winters, without covering. They add a cheery note especially when the weather is dreary. Southern facing positions are most successful, especially with nearby thermal mass, like brick, concrete and stone. Daytime sunshine is absorbed in the rocks until night when the stored heat is released, creating a very small microclimate. These ideal conditions

will contribute to a robust and prolific winter flowerbed. And many cold weather vegetables benefit from similar assistance. Cold frames store heat from the sun and can assist many vegetables to be productive all winter. With no thermal support, collards can survive 15 degrees and some leek varieties can survive zero degrees. Some onions and garlics have similar high tolerance to cold. Even spinach, kale, cabbage, carrots, mustard, radish and arugula can all take various temperatures in the 20s. Add a cold frame or other protective season extender and many locations in Van Buren County can be harvesting fresh produce through much of the winter. Lalla didn’t think any growing project was too small to not benefit wellness. So she would promote small steps to those resistant to gar-

dening, like growing a few little pots of herb on a window sill. Possible choices include: sage, rosemary, thyme, chives, cilantro, parsley, oregano, dill, basil and tarragon. Kits are available and can make a great holiday gift. Whether you start with seed or seedling, you want your sunniest window and a little supplemental lighting during the depth of winter’s darkness. Have the containers you use fit comfortably on your windowsill. Use a good quality potting mix, and feed and water routinely. Lalla was convinced that being involved in plant growth and development contributed to her wellness before she ever benefited from eating the produce. So she wanted the growing process going on year round. To those who resisted gardening because of the dirt, she encouraged sprouting. No dirt and no dirty hands needed. Winter is a great time to start sprouting and kits are available for holiday gift giving. You need jars and lids. Many use quart canning jars. Soak about 3 tablespoons of your seed overnight, 8

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Lalla Ostergren’s famous used dryer sheets turned into frost blankets protected pansies in her garden this past month when temperatures reached into the teens. to 12 hours. Drain the next morning. Rinse well and drain again. Many use cheese cloth on the open jar end to help with draining, although lids with holes are also available. Several rinse and drain cycles later, your seeds will be sprouted and ready to eat. Mung beans and lentils are popular because they are easy and fast to sprout, 24 to 36 hours after the soak. A few more days of growth and your sprouts are ready for salads and sandwiches. Other popular seed choices include alfalfa, broccoli, wheat, soybean, radish, kale, onion, sesame, pumpkin and sunflower. Be sure your seed is untreated and intended for consumption. Numerous sources can be found on the internet.

Lalla thought being involved with and growing her own fresh fruits and vegetables soothed her mind and uplifted her spirits, long before she ate anything. She knew the research suggested that eating fruits and vegetables regularly could lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancers, lower the risk of eye and digestive problems and could have a positive effect on blood sugar. She was convinced her diet contributed to overcoming her early health challenges and greatly assisted her longevity. She was convinced it could do the same for you. Hope to see you in the garden next month.

Food supply - Clinton Junior High students present a $1,880 donation to the Choctaw Food Bank in its annual food drive. The money will buy more than 5,000 pounds of food for 450 area families.

Thanksgiving feast - Staff, students and parents enjoyed a Thanksgiving feast last week at Shirley Schools.