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It rained, it poured
Photo by Jeff Burgess
Last week's heavy rains made for a beautiful cliff-side waterfall in downtown Clinton, but in other areas, it wasn't so pretty. Sawmill Road near Crabtree washed out during the downpours, while the scene outside the construction site for the Van Buren County Library was a bit concerning as water got close to the building. All told, the county received 4 or more inches of rain.
Happy Thanksgiving
This hay bale on Highway 92 in Clinton is all dressed up for Thanksgiving. This holiday, the Voice gives thanks to you for your support and encouragement.
Anita Tucker/Voice staff
Photo by Warren Johnson
County to ask for relief funds
By David Cook
Last Week over 4 inches of rain fell throughout the county causing flash flooding in some areas. Several county and city roads received damage as as result of the rainfall. Nearly all of the areas affected have already been repaired by the road department. County Judge Roger Hooper advised the Van Buren County Quorum Court that he will be seeking disaster relief assistance to assist the areas still working on repairs. Though the rain did not cause significant damage there are some areas that are still in need of some much needed repairs.
Also at the meeting Thursday, Ozark Opportunities reported that its summer utility assistance program has come to an end. This past summer Ozark opportunities provided over $45,000 in utility assistance to residents of Van Buren County. The organization will begin its winter utility assistance program in mid-December. Low income families who are in need of financial assistance will be able to contact the organization to receive help with the purchase of wood, propane, gas, and utility bills. To request assistance can contact the organization by calling 745-2437.
Live Nativity Play marks 18 years Years ago, a group of church friends were eating pizza after a Sunday Service when one of them shared a vision. Let's put together a live nativity play, Paul Rhoda suggested to the group. That was the beginning of an 18-year tradition. "Behold The Lamb," an annual live nativity with a cast of children and animals, begins its run on Tuesday, Dec. 1, and continues through Saturday, Dec. 5. The cast will include more than 100 kids as well as camels, donkeys, goats and chickens. It wasn't always
that way, Tamie Aday, one of the original organizers, recalled last week. At the first live nativity, there were seven or eight kids and one donkey, she said. And, she said, the weather didn't cooperate either. It was cold and snowed, she said. There have been problems over the years, including having to find a last-minute Baby Jesus a time or two. A few times a doll has had to be used, but this year a mother-to-be contacted the group before her baby was born to sign him up to play Jesus. "Everybody has a job," Aday said, "and
usually it works like a well-oiled wheel." She said the same kids are in the play year after year, playing different roles as they grow up. But, she said, there is always room at the inn for more. She encourages any child who would like to be in the play to let them know. Aday stresses that this is a community event and it doesn't matter which church the kids attend, everyone is welcome. The play now is held at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds on Highway 16 East. It began at Friendship Baptist Church then later moved to
the sale barn in Clinton before landing at the fairgrounds. The fair association allows use of the grounds to the organizers at no cost. There is a table set up at the play where donations are accepted, but Aday says nobody has to contribute. "We do it because it is a blessing," she said. "Behold the Lamb" will be presented at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. each night from Dec. 1-5. Free coffee and hot cocoa are served and the Nelson Family will sing between performances.
Council OKs $75,000 to pay bills The Clinton City Council held a special meeting Friday regarding the Water Department. Department manager Isaac "Zeke" Keeling requested that the council approve transferring money from the infrastructure account to the department's general account so that it can pay its bills. Councilors unanimously approved moving $75,000 into the account. Councilwoman Gayla Bradley was not present
at the special meeting due to an illness in her family. The department is currently working on a 10-year water system improvement plan that will result in higher water and sewer prices for all of its customers. The water system is in such a state that work can no longer be delayed, an engineering firm working on the project says. The City Council will hear more about the plans in the weeks to come.
Woman Arrested A woman being held in Little Rock on a parole violation is now in the Van Buren County Detention Center. On Nov. 17, authorities in Pulaski County took into custody 35-yearold Candid Butler of North Little Rock on a parolee violation hold. Butler was later transported Clinton to face new charges. On Nov. 3, a resident of Van Buren County reported a billfold containing money, identification and credit cards being taken from her vehicle. Video footage showed three black females enter a fitness center in Clinton on this same day. Butler was seen on the video and identified by her parole officer as the person reaching for car keys behind the business counter and operating the car's remote button on the vehicle until the vehicle was found, according to a report from the Van
Butler Buren County sheriff's office. Butler then gave the keys to an accomplice who walked around outside for a short while, the report said. In a post Miranda interview, Butler admitted to the crime, the sheriff's office states in the news release. Butler has been charged with felony breaking or entering, felony financial identity fraud, and misdemeanor theft of property. Butler is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren County jail on $5,000 bond and has a parole hold out of Pulaski County. Arrests of Butler's accomplices are pending.
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Page 2 Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: I know people have a lot to worry about today. The price of food, the terrorist attacks, our government, our troops, and all that matters to me, too, but in what kind of world is it still OK to put 27 terrier-mix small dogs in a pen and shoot them with a firearm? True the dogs weren't socialized and they would bite if cornered, but just to shoot them while all penned up together so scared that they were defecating on themselves is not my idea of a humane way for our Animal Control to euthanize dogs in a hoarding situation -- especially when it was a veterinarian wielding the gun. (I would like to say that neither Dr. Mays nor Dr. Baird was involved in this at all.) It's true I no longer work for Van Buren County Animal Control; I left of my own accord because the job was physically too much for me to handle. This
Calendar The annual Thanksgiving Community Service will be held at Pee Dee Baptist Church, 2744 Highway 16 East, Clinton, on Tuesday, November 24, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Brother Kyle Blanton at 745-4115. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 5 p.m. Clifton Jackson will give a lecture on quail. The North-
is not sour grapes from an ex-employee, but in my nearly seven years at the shelter I'm proud to say that I never chose that method of euthanasia. I even suggested that it could have been handled in a much better way, and I still have a better way because there's more dogs there and this barbaric scene is going to play out again if people don't stop it. FOR HEAVENS SAKE DON'T DO THIS AGAIN! God loves his creatures and entrusts us with their care. Call your local JP, have this inhumane nonsense stopped. Pam Hopkins Clinton (Editor's note: The letter writer is referring to an occurrence that apparently happened last week on Oyler Road near Clinton. The Voice is investigating the incident and will file a report as soon as we get more information, but in the meantime, we believe it is important to make the public aware of the situation.)
ern Bobwhite Quail is the most prized native game bird in central and southeastern U.S. Jackson tells the proper ways to manage the quail population and strategies on how to restore this bird to population levels of the past. Dinner starts at 5 p.m., lecture at 6 p.m. at Western Sizzlin in Clinton. There will be a Holiday Make N' Take from 1-3 p.m. Nov. 28
Prince of a dog
Prince Caspian, 7, belongs to Tami and Ricky Cooper of Clinton. Tami says the pooch had back surgery two years ago, but has made such a good recovery that he runs and plays like nothing ever happened. She adds that the prince is so sweet, and "when he looks at you with those eyes, he can melt your heart." Share your pet photos with voiceeditor@artelco.com. at South Fork Nature Center. Mala Daggett will lead a workshop demonstrating how to make body products from natural extracts. Weather permitting, a trail walk will follow led by Shirley Pratt. Call 501-626-2720 for more info. Christmas Open House is set for 2-5 p.m. Nov. 30 at Fairfield Bay Village Mall. Everyone is invited. Start
your holiday season with an enjoyable evening, events include open-mic at the Conference Center 5-8 p.m. "Light up the Bay" is at 5:30 p.m. The second annual Christmas in Clinton, an event to promote shopping locally, will be from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 6. Follow the Jambulance for flash sales, drawings and more at participating retailers.
November 24, 2015
Sheriff's report Nov. 12, 2015: Two women came to the sheriff's office complaining that a relative was continuing to trespass on property they are trustees of and refused to stop cutting trees. A sheriff's investigator said he has spoken with the man and gave a copy of his report to the prosecutor's office for review. Nov. 7, 2015: The sheriff's office was dispatched to Highway 16 West for an unattended death. A 35-year-old man was found unmoving on a couch by another man who came by to feed his chickens. The coroner stood by while investigators processed the scene, then the body was removed from the house. The owner of the house advised he would take care of the deceased's dog until family members came to claim it. The residence was secured and contact information for the man's family was obtained. Nov. 7, 2015: A man reported that his bay mule, valued at $1,500, had been shot and killed sometime between midnight and 5:30 a.m. The mule had been shot in the side of its neck. The owner and a deputy cut the mule open to try and locate the bullet, but were not able to find it. The mule appeared to have been shot right where it was found. Nov. 1, 2015:
A suspect identified as Hiro Sasaki of Edgemont fled a deputy on foot after being stopped in a Jeep with pink wheels that carried a fictitious license tag, according to a report. Sasaki told the deputy he thought his girlfriend had taken care of the tax and tags, and said he did not have his drivers license with him. A warrant search showed that Sasaki was wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service. As the deputy was placing Sasaki under arrest, he fled and was not caught. Nov. 2, 2015: A woman reported that her storage unit in Bee Branch had been broken into and an antique chest containing her deceased husband's belongings was missing. Nov. 3, 2015: A man filed a report with the sheriff's office stating that someone had stolen items from his family's hunting farm on Highway 9 North. Nov. 4, 2015: A woman reported that her storage unit in Choctaw had been broken into and some items were missing. The woman had last checked on her unit Oct. 26. The manager said the units are checked every Sunday, which would have been Nov. 1. The unit next door also had been broken into and the renter had been called but had not showed up to see what was missing.
County fire departments spend day
testing engines By Ken Brown
On Thursday, Nov. 19, from 9 in the morning until nearly 7 in the evening several fire departments joined together to have their engines tested. Burnt Ridge, Choctaw, Culpepper, Fairfield Bay, and Holley Mountain met at a central point at the Clinton Airport to have Fire Streams of Arkansas from Plumerville come in to test
their fire equipment. Mike and Thresa Davidson operate Fire Streams of Arkansas and they certify fire engine pumps. Fire Streams of Arkansas has a large portable tank that is equipped to let fire engines draft water from the tank and then pump it back into the tank. During this process the amount of water drawn out of the tank and the amount of water re-
Choctaw Fire Department
Holley Mountain Fire Department
tuned to the tank are measured along with the pressure that the pump is producing on each hose line returning to the tank. Using this information they can determine if the fire engine is working at its designed specification and capacity These fire departments joined to-
engine repaired and go back to have it retested. Sometimes it is not the pump but a leaky valve or some other thing that makes the fire engine pump not perform to its designed capacity. Fire Departments are required to have their fire engine pumps tested every
gether to share the cost of mileage that is charged for Fire Streams of Arkansas to come in to do pump test. Each department paid around $160 per truck to have their engines tested. If an engine did not meet the standards the fire department must have the
year to make sure that the pumps on the fire engines are operating at maximum capacity. Sometimes folks wonder where the funds from their fire dues go. This is just another one of the many expenses a fire department has during the year.
INVITATION TO BID Accepting sealed bids on the sale of the property housing the Van Buren County Library located on 119 Shake Rag Road, Clinton, AR 72031. The owner will receive bids until 12-noon local time, December 14, 2015. Bids may be mailed or delivered to the County Judges Office, Van Buren County Annex, Post Office Box 60, 1414 Hwy 65 South Ste #113, Clinton, AR 72031 Attn: Honorable Roger Hooper, County Judge, Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the County Judge's Office at 2:00 p.m. December 14, 2015. For information regarding the property please contact Karla Fultz at (501) 745-2100. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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November 24, 2015
Ordinary Heroes...
Clyde Henry Ramsey holds his son Donald Lee Ramsey.
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Donald Ramsey Sr.
Donald Lee Ramsey Sr. in his garden.
Son and father, Donald Ray Ramsey Jr. and Donald Ray Ramsey Sr. pose for a photo.
Father's hard work, ethics make son proud Heroes don’t always wear capes; sometimes they wear a beard and are balding on the top. It is a well-known fact that I am a momma’s boy. I was as a child and I still am to this day. But I want to say a little something about my dad. Donald Lee Ramsey was born on Archey Creek on August 13, 1942, to a Clyde and Hessie Ramsey. Life wasn’t easy for him as an infant; times were hard back then and they lived in a very remote area of Van Buren County. Things got complicated as his young life started to take shape. Times were hard and money was even harder to come by, but his parents provided the needs for his family. Asthma became one of his daily battles that he had to overcome. Dad has told me about how hard it was to breathe and how his mom would prop him up in bed with some pillows on an overturned cane
bottom chair, and he would sleep like that just so he could breathe. The doctors told his parents that if they wanted their son to live then they would need to get to a drier climate that would make his asthma easier to live with. And that they had best do it soon. The stress of the asthma was already prevalent but soon polio would worm its way into his young life. There is a photo hanging in my parents’ house where Dad and his brother Aubrey are sitting on the running boards of an old Model A with a watermelon between them. If you look closely you will see my dad’s arm is propped up on the melon. He will tell you that his mom propped his arm up there to make it look like he was resting it on there, while he actually couldn’t use it due to polio. He use to tell me about when he would see other kids throwing rocks he would be throwing rocks along with them, but
he would be using his left arm. His mom would see him and tell him, “Donald Lee, you use that other arm to throw rocks.” So Dad would take a rock in his left hand, place it in his right hand and use his left hand to maneuver his right arm to throw the rock. Today you would never know that he ever had asthma or polio. I have seen my dad work all night at the chicken plant in Clinton and then come home and, with Mom and me, go straight to the hayfield to haul hay for extra money. He would walk alongside the truck as Mom drove it and he would toss up the bales to me and I would stack them. He has walked many a mile beside a hay truck. I have spent many a day working with my dad as we would cut the timber from the land and haul the trees to the sawmill to have the house pattern sawed out. Lordy mercy, I have
stacked lumber and moved lumber from one place to another so many times that I thought I would wear the boards out from moving them. But eventually they ended up in the house that my parents live in to this day. I tell people that I use to be a pilot. They look at me and ask me why I stopped. I tell them because I got tired of it, Dad would cut wood and say, "Pileit over there and then pileit over here." Cutting wood was a yearly thing and much needed to stay warm in the winter, so many a day and weekend I have spent in the woods cutting wood. I remember when I was about to go into the Navy and I was helping Dad build this barbed wire fence all the way around his property. I made a comment to him that in a few more months and I WILL NEVER build another fence because I was going in to boot camp and I wouldn’t have to fix any more stink-
ing fence or cut any more stupid wood. Months later I am lying in my top bunk in Great Lakes, Illinois, and hearing the planes as they were taking off and landing at Chicago O’Hare and I would think, if I could sneak out of here and get over this fence around this base, I bet you I could get Mom and Dad to send me a money for a plane ticket and I wouldn’t mind helping Dad build a fence and cut wood again. My dad has always worked in the factories and on the farm. Dad always made sure that his farm animals had plenty of food. I have heard people tell him many times “Don, your horses are too fat.” He would say, “They have to eat just like me and I won’t have an animal that is skin and bones.” A few years back once again life dealt him another blow when he found out that he had prostate cancer. Dad had the surgery and is still to this day cancer free.
County
the Courthouse Annex. It is open to the public. Last week, the Voice mistakenly listed the party affiliation for John Bradford, a candidate for the Van Buren County Quorum Court District 6. He is a Republican. Some of the constable races were not listed. Here is the list again:
• Brandon Bradford (R)
• Scott Bramlett (R)
Holt (D) District 1; Dale James (R), District 2; James Kirkendoll (R), District 3; Mary Philips (R) District 4; Gary Linn (D), District 5; and Brian Tatum (I), District 7;
election list
On Wednesday, Dec. 2, the Van Buren County Election Commission will hold a public meeting for the purpose of drawing names for ballot position for candidates in the 2016 Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan Election. The meeting will be at 1 p.m. at the commission office, 1414 Highway 65 South, Suite 129 in
Van Buren County Judge
• Roger Hooper (D), incumbent
Van Buren County sheriff
• Scott Bradley (D), incumbent • Lucas Emberton (R)
Circuit clerk
• Ester Bass (D), incumbent • Debbie Gray (R)
County clerk
• Pam Bradford (R), incumbent • Phillip Ellis (D)
County assessor • Trina A. Jones (D), incumbent
Quorum Court JP District 6
• Randy Story (R), incumbent • John Bradford (R)
JP District 8
• Kevin Housley (D), incumbent • Elias Watson (R)
JP District 9
• Judy Wells (D) • Richard P. Sundelin (R) Several other current Quorum Court seats will not be opposed in the upcoming elections. Dell
Constable Craig Township
• Glenn Griffs (D)
Culpepper
By Donald Ramsey Jr.
He is a hero to me because he has overcame so much and he has taught me how to be a man and work for the things that I get in life because nothing is free, and if you don’t work it then you don’t deserve it. He has worked hard all the years that I have known him and he still works hard. So when I hear the word hero, I think of my father who stands tall with his bushy gray beard and balding head, and to me his bald spot is his crown because to me, my Daddy is a King, a Hero, a person to be looked up to, a role model for young fathers to learn from -- how to work hard and be a man with a good name, good manners and be respected in the community. Donald Lee Ramsey Sr., you are my hero and I am proud to have the same name as you. I love you Dad, and I hope and pray that one day I might be half the man you are.
West Griggs Township
• Sammy Ward (D), incumbent
East Griggs Township
• Bill Eoff (I) • Bob Leal (D)
Indian Rock Township
• Bob Patterson (D), incumbent
• Scott Handford (D), incumbent • Ingram Phillips (R)
• Donald E. Stapleton (D)
The primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 1.
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Obituaries Arthur Stancil
Arthur Clark Stancil 84, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015. He was born January 21, 2015, in Parkin, Arkansas, to the late W.H. and Mary Sue (Clarke) Stancil. Arthur was a member of the Arkansas Dental Association and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Robert Clark Stancil, and two brothers, Hal Stancil and Bill Stancil. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Beverly Jean (Brothers) Stancil; son James Alan Stancil of Fayetteville, Arkansass; two grandchildren; and many close friends. Memorial service is pending. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/clinton
Christina Emerson
Christina Elsie Emerson, 81, of Clinton passed away Saturday November 21, 2015 at her home. Born September 20, 1934 in Vaughn, New Mexico to the late Bert and Marion Rogers Payne, Christina was a homemaker and a helpmate to her husband on the family farm and logging. Christina is survived by her husband, Gerald Dean Emerson, of the home, children Joye and husband Charles Pruitt of Clinton and Donnie and wife Peggy Emerson of Rover, Arkansas: grandchildren Rod and wife Lisa Pruitt of Clinton, Randy and wife Betty Pruitt of Scotland, Arkansas, Jessi and husband Tolliver Whillock of Clinton, Arkansas, Paula Pruitt and husband Zack of Clinton, Arkansas, Amber and husband Jimmy Goodnight of Clinton, Arkansas and Mike Pruitt of Clinton, Arkansas: great-grandchildren Shelby, Jonathan, Andrea Pruitt, Clay, Amye, and Kyle Slack,
Lily Grace Goodnight, Randi and Travis Erby: great-great-grandchildren Kenzie Pruitt and Gunner Swafford. Graveside service was 3 p.m.Sunday, November 22, 2015, at Crabtree Cemetery.
Steve Nedderson
Steve Allen Neddersen, 60, of Clinton passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015, at his home. Born January 6, 1955, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to the late Allen and Frances Robertson Neddersen, Steve was a retired Major in the United States Marine Corps. Steve was also a member of the United Methodist Church, Marine Corps League, American Legion, Military Officers Association of America and the Marine Corps Aviation Association. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Karen Neddersen; son Travis Neddersen of Fort Irwin, California; daughter Kristen Rose of Fort Bragg, North Carolina; and sister Janice Intres of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Burial will be in Fort Smith National Cemetery. Local arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service.
was also a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years, Alice Pahle Miskovitz; daughters Renee Elise Vinson of Shirley, Arkansas, and Daryl Theresa Carvelli and husband Dale of Citrus Heights, California; grandcildren Christopher Sowell, Sarah Sowell, Natasha Carvelli and James Vinson; sister Mary Ann Clark of Norwood, New Jersey; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. We will miss you, Pookie. Now you're flying high with clear skies ahead. Edward was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law Jimmy Vinson; and grandson Nicholas Hawkins. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fairfield Bay with Father Oliver Ochieze officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Edward's Book of Memories, please go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Jo Ann Pearson Edward Miskovitz
Edward John Miskovitz, 80, of Fairfield Bay, passed away November 17, 2015, at his home. He was born December 11, 1934, in Englewood, New Jersey, to Edward Andrew and Vera Sawka Miskovitz. Edward was a carpenter by trade and was a builder. Ed moved to Fairfield Bay in 1969 to help build the resort and he was an active member of the L.A. F.F.S. RC Club. Ed will especially be remembered for his colorful, over-the-top sense of humor. He
Jo Ann Padgett Pearson, 61, of Clinton, went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2015. She was born February 3, 1954, in West Memphis, Arkansas, to William Earl and Elizabeth Rose Wallace Padgett. Jo Ann spent her early years with her parents roaming the family farm lands and spent many hours on the levy near her home. In the fall of 1973, while she was visiting her sister in Arizona, she met the love of her life Ed Pearson. Jo Ann and Ed married on March 22, 1974, and began their life long journey to-
gether. They had 41 years of love and happiness. She worked at Molex Inc. for 22 years as a warehouse operator, where she made numerous lifelong friends. Jo Ann always looked after her children and grandchildren with love and compassion. When her parents became ill, she and her family moved to Arkansas to help meet their final needs. Jo Ann spent the last 25 years forging a life with her family. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Edward Pearson of Clinton; children Shelly Pearson of Clinton, Lisa Pearson of Clinton, Doug Pearson and wife Sheila of Fairfield Bay, Beth Mitchell and husband Chris of Hot Springs; sister Jacquie Alexander and husband Edwin of Clinton; and several nieces, nephews and in-laws, whom she loved with all of her heart. Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents; brothers William "Bud" Padgett, Robert E. Padgett; sister Barbara Newcomb; and grandson Devin Levi Pearson. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Saturday, November 21, at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with Brothers Bill Moran and Ricky Thomas officiating. Burial was in Huie Cemetery. Pallbearers: Doug Pearson, Shelly Pearson, Lisa Pearson, Beth Mitchell, Chris Mitchell, and Josh Pearson. Honorary Pallbearers: Dominick Pearson and Ely Pearson. She was truly loved and will be missed. The following is a prayer written by Jo Ann: Lord, Keep me on this journey. Show me the way to make you number one. Help me to seek and pursue your will and desire for my life in all I do. Holy Spirit guide and direct my path. I give myself totally into your hands. Amen. Obituaries, Page 5
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Kensey is very hyper from being in a cage; she's always bouncing around thinking it's her turn to get out. Don't let that turn you off this pretty girl, she just needs some exercise and attention.(Below) Binks is a young male dog with black patches on one side and freckles on the other. He's not a very big fellow, maybe 25 pounds. If you're not sure you're ready to adopt a dog, how about fostering one? Call 745-2121 for more information about these two and other adoptable animals at Van Buren County Animal Control. (Photos by Pam Blackard)
Going home - These two lucky ladies are getting their freedom ride north to new homes. The Voice says thank you to all who had a hand in getting these girls out of the shelter and ready to travel.
Sad statistic According to the Humane Society of the United States, an estimated 3.9 million dogs enter animals shelters in the U.S. each year. For 1.2 million of them, this will be their last stop.
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November 24, 2015
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Claude and Karin Ruiz of the Choctaw Food Pantry with Brian Tatum
Cal Graham and Corrine Weatherly of the Van Buren County Fair Association with Brian Tatum
Van Buren County
Rescue Squad gives back
Happy 90th birthday
Friends and family gathered Saturday, Nov. 14, to help celebrate the 90th birthday of Billie Stripling of Clinton. Her children, Tami Pratt, and Richard and Randy Stripling hosted the gathering at Western Sizzlin.
The incredible shrinking brain By Ron Henson, RN Ozark Home Health
Did you know that your brain can shrink in size? You probably suspected as much in some people you know, especially after they get elected to office (I didn’t just say that did I?). Seriously though, we have known for some time now that there is a link between brain shrinkage and dementia. Here’s the good news though, a recent study has found that people who eat a “Mediterranean diet” will lose far few-
er brain cells as they get older. This type of diet consists of eating more fruits, vegetables, seafood, nuts and utilizes Olive oil for food preparation. This study found that participants who ate less than 3 oz of red meat a week and at least 5 oz of fish a week had far less brain loss than the others. This may be due to the fact that fish, nuts, olive oil, etc contain Omega 3-fats as well as Vitamin B and D which promote the growth of neurons and slow brain shrinkage. So you can be “Pinky” or “The Brain” (look it up), it’s your choice. As for me, pass me the tuna please.
This past Halloween volunteers from across the county scattered in the fields of the Van Buren County to participate in the 3rd Annual Haunted Hayride sponsored by the Van Buren County Rescue Squad. This year’s event was another huge success with over 600 people coming to enjoy a ride of screams and fun. Brian Tatum, president of the Rescue Squad said, “Each year we hold this event to raise money for local charities who work to help others in our community.” Even though rain caused several of the days this year to be washouts there were over 600 people that went on the 1½ mile ride through the Fair Grounds to view 63 different actor playing the rolls of various ghouls. Last week the squad passed out checks to the various groups chosen to receive funding this year who in turn will pass along benefits to residents of our community. Claude and Karin Ruiz were present to receive a $750 check for the Choctaw Food Bank. Ruiz explained
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the Choctaw Food Bank has been in operation for 9 years. They are currently serving somewhere between 360 to 380 families in the area. Last year they handed out over 400,000 pounds of food. Corrine Weatherly and Cal Graham were present to receive a $500 check for the Van Buren County Fair Association. The fair began in 1937 as a showcase for agriculture and home while also sponsoring pageants, carnivals, exhibits and family events. As well as the $500, Weatherly was presented another check from the Rescue Squad in the amount of $446.95 to cover the cost of the hat pins. Frank McIlroy, Dana Michel and Charlie Ayers were present to receive a $500 check for Serenity Ridge Recovery. McIlroy said the program opened a year ago this past June to help recovering addicts. The have a house for men presently and are working to obtain a house for women. The Angel Tree program was presented a check for $500 to help make sure Christmas is a time of cheer for youth in our area. From Page 4 Funeral arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Jo Ann's Book of Memories, please go to wwintonfuneralservice. com.
Timothy Wade Sr.
Timothy Thomas Wade Sr., 83, of Greers Ferry, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015, at his home. He was born on December 4, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Alfonsis and Nettie Browning Wade. Timothy joined the Navy in 1949 and served on The Voice of Van Buren County is available at: • Walmart Neighborhood Market, Damascus, outside • Snappy's, Bee Branch, outside • CashSavers, Clinton, outside • First Service Bank, Shirley, outside • The Austin Store, Austin • Lowder's General Store, Scotland • Caldwell Country Store, Bee Branch • Elite Auto Body Shop, Choctaw • PEH Supply, Choctaw • The Assessor's Office, Clinton • June's Cafe, Clinton • Chief's Little Steakhouse, Clinton • The Flash Market Citgo, Clinton • The Voice office, Clinton • Jack's, Fairfield Bay • Dennard Country Store, Dennard • Smith's Citgo, Leslie
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By Jim Beach
City leaders are hard at work honing an ordinance that addresses the owning and controlling of vicious dogs within the town. There have been a number of publicized incidents around the state recently. It has been a controversial topic among dog owners and other citizens, especially those worried about their own safety while out walking. “We currently have a law on the books that you must have your animal on a leash and not just under voice control while out walking them,” said Mayor Paul Wellenberger. “We are really not trying to enforce that so much, unless we have a complaint. We have signs about that ordered that we are going to place around town. Once that is done, we will get more serious about enforcement.” In heated discussions many dog owners pointed out that it is not the type of dog that is dangerous. Rather, it is the owner and the way the animal is raised, trained and treated. The mayor said the City Council has listened earnestly to public feedback and has changed it emphasis from the breed to whether it is an aggressive or a vicious animal. Aggres-
sive dogs will be defined by a list of different breeds and owners may have requirements of specific responsibilities including insurance and secure confinement to prevent the dog from escaping out into the public. Vicious animals will be defined as ones that have actually bitten or otherwise harmed a person or other animal and dealt with more harshly. The mayor said, “We are currently basing ours on the City of Benton’s ordinance and fine tuning it.” There is some urgency felt and there may be three readings at the next meeting to get the ordinance passed quickly. A couple of weeks ago a Fairfield Bay man was bitten by a pitbull while he was trying to protect his own pet. His dog was tied up on a leash outside the home. The man ended up shooting the pitbull who ran into a neighbor’s house. The local veterinarian was forced to put the pitbull down because of its injuries. The city council is meeting on this and other issues at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Fairfield Bay city offices. The mayor said they will welcome any and all comments about this issue.
the USS Hawk during the Korean Conflict. Before retirement, Timothy was an appliance repairman. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marilyn Kube Wade, and many other family and friends. The family plans a private memorial service at a later date.
He is survived by his children Lori Gilliam Lee, Robert Gilliam, Daniel Gilliam and Charles L. Gilliam, as well as many other relatives and friends. Graveside services were Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at Culpepper Cemetery in Clinton, Arkansas. Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc
Charles E. Giliam
Charles E. Gilliam, age 75, passed away on November 8, 2015, in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. Born on April 6, 1940, in Formosa, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Luther C. Gilliam and Iona Stroud Gilliam. Charles had been a resident of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, for the past 19 years after moving from California.
Death notices:
Wayne Cameron died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. Funeral arrangements are pending. Clinton Funeral Service. Quenton Crowell has died. Funeral arrangements pending. Clinton Funeral Service.
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Clinton Gymnastics Academy Junior Olympic Compulsory Program members are (from left) Sarah Evans, Reese Prince, Kaelyn Lasley, Bella Johnson, Jaylyn Watts and Jadyn Banister. They are coached by Bobby Churches.
Local academy forms Junior Olympics program Clinton students visit studios Clinton High School Art I classes recently spent the day with working artists in their studios. After loading prepacked PB&J sandwiches from the school cafeteria, CHS art students headed to Osage, Arkansas, home of Osage Pottery and Red Fern Glass. Osage pottery is owned and operated by Newt Lale. Lales’ studio is housed in the historic Stamps Store. While visiting, students were able to watch Lale throw bowls, plates and vessels from the pottery wheel. He called it magical. He told students that during his senior year at Texas Tech majoring in Architecture he skipped class to attend a pottery workshop. In doing so, he fell in love with clay. He said he never regretted his decision become a potter. Lale encouraged students to find a job they love. Students petted his cat, looked over the cool building and headed on to Red Fern Glass to watch blown glass being made. Ed Pennebaker
is the owner and operator of Red Fern Glass. Pennebaker showed students the raw materials he used to make glass: sand, soda ash and limestone. To change colors additional minerals are added. Students watched Pennebaker gather the melted glass from his furnace with a hollow pipe and blow air into it to create a bubble and work the glass into a desired shape. The glass is then placed into a kiln to cool slowly. Later Pennebaker scooped out molten glass into a mold to make a glass block he will use for a future sculpture. Students toured the work shop and studio to view various works in stock. They were able to ask questions and discovered that both artists had a passion for their work. After the demonstration and tour, students ate their sandwiches on the back porch and were served ice cream in appreciation for visiting. Although the trip was long, students reflected on the experience and everyone wanted to return.
Clinton Gymnastics Academy has formed its first USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Compulsory Program. Team members will compete with other gyms from around the state. The four main categories are Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, and Floor Exercise. The program emphasizes the importance of flexibility, physical fitness and apparatus skills. Gymnastics builds each of these as well as self-confidence.
Churches is excited to see his team compete for the first time later this winter. The Clinton Gymnastics Academy has continued to grow since its opening in 2013 and classes include Pre-School, Beginner Gymnastics, Advanced Gymnastics and Cheer. Churches has been a gymnastics instructor for 20 years and has multiple certifications from USA Gymnastics as well as certifications from around the country. He was head coach
Lunch 3: Salad line. Wednesday Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch 1: Corn dog, baked beans, salad, mixed fruit. Lunch 2: Barbecue pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, mixed fruit. Thursday Breakfast: Pancake pup, applesauce. Lunch 1: Chicken, creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, apple crisp, strawberries. Lunch 2: Hamburger, chips, strawberries. Lunch 3: Salad line.
Clinton Gymnastics Academy will be performing at the Clinton and Marshall nursing homes for Christmas, doing tumbling and singing carols. Churches said it's something that he and the student’s like to do and the residents at the nursing home love it when they come. For more information about the academy call Churches at 501-745-8003 or e-mail Rlccoach2@ gamil.com or stop by the gym 1720 Highway 65 South, Clinton.
Star students
Shirley Elementary Star Students for the first nine weeks are: (front row) Madison Beck, Zolaura Griffith, Gavin Reeves, (second row) Kannon Clauer, Mary Adelyn Paxton, Camille Harrison, Bryant Brown, Israel Howard, Alyssa Torres, Gracie Haynes, Krystle Vazquez,(third row) Tayler Spencer, Christina Tilley, Blaise Turner, Kadence Watts, Abigail Hensley, RIchard Roesch, Tyler SPencer, Louis Taylor, Stphen Paden, (back row) Sidney Severns, Jodie Stump, McCrae Turener, Dylan Campbell, Reid Brafford, Trey Mattison, and Chance Christen.
School Menus - Nov. 30-Dec. 4 Clinton Junior & Senior High Monday Breakfast: Cereal, Goody bun, strawberries. Lunch 1: Chicken strips, quick baked potato, salad, French bread, seasoned carrots, peaches. Lunch 2: Cheeseburger, oven fries, peaches. Tuesday Breakfast: Cereal, yogurt with granola, apple wedges. Lunch 1: Mexican pie, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, applesauce. Lunch 2: Roasted chicken flatbread, chips, applesauce.
for the Little Rock Air Force Base Gymnastics for 10 years while serving as recreational director for Jacksonville Gymnastics for 17 Years. Churches also brought gymnastics to Cabot, Little Rock and Jacksonville school districts working alongside the school physical education teacher, and to preschools, instructing students on a mobile tumbling bus. He is also known for working with special needs kids. The Students of
Friday Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, pears. Lunch 1: Hamburger pizza, salad, corn, pineapple. Lunch 2: Chicken sandwich, oven fries, pineapple. Clinton Elementary & Intermediate Monday Breakfast: Cereal, doughnut, pineapple. Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, salad, corn, pears. Tuesday Breakfast: Cheese toast, cereal bar, pears. Lunch: Chicken and noo-
dles, fresh carrots, bread stick. Wednesday Breakfast: Pancakes, ham, peaches. Lunch: Steak fingers, creamed potatoes, seasoned carrots, roll, peaches. Thursday Breakfast: French toast sticks, yogurt, applesauce. Lunch: Chili burrito, pinto beans, pineapple. Friday Breakfast: Cereal, graham crackers, fruit cocktail. Lunch: Cheeseburger, baked fries, applesauce.
Attention first-grade teachers: The Voice plans to run Letters to Santa in December. Send your kids' letters, just as they write them, to voiceeditor@artelco.com or bring them by our downtown office on Griggs Street in Clinton.
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“Be well, do good work, and keep in touch.”
Debby Prout
Highway 110
Well, we are really getting our rain this week. Our rain gauge had over 3 inches. It is great to have the water tables refilled! Many hunters out here on Highway 110 this last weekend for the first weekend of modern gun. I saw that Leonard Holley, Clayton Lowerance, Larry Holley, Lance Alexander, James Thomas, and Pam Bradford are just a few that were successful. Congrats to all and my apologies to those I missed! Remember when you’re cleaning and raking up leaves and decide to burn, take the necessary precautions, like consider how windy it is and have a garden hose available. The Fire Department has already been called out on grass/leaf fires. Burn responsibly, folks! Help the fire department keep our community safe. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, there are some great deals going on for turkeys in our local grocery store. I hope everyone has great plans with family and friends. Be sure and remember any others less fortunate than you and lend a helping hand where needed. On a reminder, Christmas is only six Fridays away! Yes, it is coming fast! News is slow up here on the hill, if you should have any news or announcements, etc., please give me a call or e-mail me, 745-7950 or dprout@ artelco.com. Until next week,
Tom Hogan
Dennard
Now here’s a bit of good news from Dennard’s own fountain of knowledge, Lallah Ostergren. Those autumn leaves that cover the yard have a practical, and bountiful, use. Pampered poultry are productive, and nothing makes a hen happier than a nice bug or worm. So toss some of those leaves in the pen to attract a host of tidbits, and make the girls happy. In return they will give you plenty of eggs. Finally, let’s not forget one of the essential underpinnings of American culture, children, dogs and a nice big pile of leaves. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. If it matters to you it matters to Dennard. Call me at 592-2930.
Thelma Murray
Paul Poynor went deer hunting with his son, Joey, in the forest near Dover. Shirley School had its first Homecoming Jubilee Parade on Saturday. Doris and Benny Brown were the parade marshals and wore their basketball jackets that they wore in high school. There was a big bonfire and wiener roast after the parade. Opal Aldridge was able to be at the Senior Center for lunch on Thursday. Calla Linn and her sister, Glenda of Beebe, attended the Quilt Show and craft sale at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds on Saturday. There were several visitors from out of state and a lot of people from the county. There were many beautiful quilts to admire. Deborah Meyer of Clinton and Bernardine Walter of Chimes put a lot of work into putting it all together and did a wonderful job. Jimmy Murray got a good report from his heart doctor on Wednesday.
Shirley
Eddie Murray of Center Ridge visited his mother, Maureen Murray, last Sunday. John and Karey Swofford have started a nondominational church in the Quail Creek Shopping Center in Shirley. The hours are 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. on Thursday. Joan Allen was suprirised with a birthday party at her church on her birthday, Nov. 1.
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it turned out pretty good. RG Ward, and Sindee and David Morse went to Little Rock on Sunday for the first birthday of Maddox Foster, their grandson and great-grandson. Marva had been sick with a virus, so she didn’t get to go. Feel better soon, Marva. Condolences go out to the family of Joe Nicholson; he passed away last Friday. I know he will be missed in this community. He was always willing to lend a hand, and was a big help in getting the Formosa Community Center built. Mary Pennington accompanied JR and me to Little Rock VA hospital for JR’s MRI. Now we just have to wait for results. I would like to send Happy Birthday wishes to Barbara Lasater who is turning 98 this week. She has most certainly seen a lot of changes in this country in her lifetime. That seems to be all the news I can come up with for this week. Everyone have a great week and God bless all.
This barn owned by Wendell and Ina Cassell was one of two of their barns that was damaged by high winds last week. It’s about that time of the year, Jack Frost is ready to put in his first appearance. The storm Oct. 17 took off the roofs off some barns in the Pleasant Grove area. Wendell and Ina Cassell’s barn on Pleasant Grove Loop was one of them. Rain, tain, and tain, we really got the rain! You can go the Scotland Community Page on Facebook to see some photos of the roads and bridges. Remember I know more about the past then I do the present, so please e-mail me some news: mjhallartelco.com or phone me at: 592-3716 (I have an answering machine) with the news. One Hundred Years Ago: The school presented a nice play Thanksgiving evening.
The Annual Christmas Program at the Foursquare Church is set for Sunday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.
The community is invited to come and enjoy the special holiday song fest and kids' play. Some of the worst road washouts from last week's storms had new gravel by Thursday as road crews focused first on school bus routes. Other locations will take longer. One neighbor said there was nearly 6 inches of rain in his gauge after it was all over. The hard freeze this past weekend finished off the last of the summer garden vegetables although many cold weather crops were able to pull through the overnight freezing temperatures. Some covered their flowers with blankets or sheets trying to get a few extra days of color out of their flower beds. And many enjoyed fried green tomatoes over the weekend. The end of this year's growing season is almost here. The opening of modern gun season has put a lot of deer meat in numerous freezers but game cameras are showing many of the big bucks waiting until after dark before moving. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
Baby girl
Bridge
Patsy Ward
Formosa
I attended the Van Buren County EH Club quilt show, craft and bake sale on Friday. We had a good supply of baked goods, quilts and crafts by several different people around the county. I thought
Mary Jean Hall Scotland
The Scotland Baptist had a Thanksgiving Dinner after Church Sunday. Hope everyone had a good and safe deer hunt. Please be careful out there.
Jeff Burgess
Crabtree
shower
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There will be a baby girl shower for Lauren Wyborny from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at Grace Church on Highway 65 South. Hostesses are Amy Bird, Melinda Love and Carrie Ward. For more information or directions call Carrie Ward at 501-7454611 or 745-8853.
The Idle Hour Bridge Club met at the home of Connie Starnes last Thursday evening. Winners for the evening were: high, Helen Dobbins; second high, Carolyn Lefler; traveling, Gay Whillock; and bingo, Billie Fendley.
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It's a Win Win! You know we here at The Voice love contests and giving away prizes.
Now we're having a contest to see who can sell the most subscriptions to The Voice of Van Buren County. From Nov. 24 through Dec. 31, 2015, whoever sells the most one-year subscriptions to the Voice wins $100 cash! Just bring in completed subscription forms (make as many copies as you need) along with the payment in cash or a check -- $25/year in county, $35/year outside of Van Buren County -and whoever sells the most WINS $100!
For more information call 745-8040 In case of a tie, a drawing will be held to determine the winner.
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November 24, 2015
Happy Thanksgiving
Weekly Crossword
By EuGene Smith
Rules Here at The Voice of Van Buren County, we love puzzles and games, contests and prizes. And we want you to play along with us. Solve our Word Find puzzle and enter for a chance to win a prize. Puzzle entry may not be a photocopy, originals from newspaper only. Let us know “Where In the County Is This?” and you become eligible for our drawing for a one-year subscription to The Voice. There will be one winner for each contest every month. To enter, mail your puzzles to The Voice / P.O. Box 1396 / Clinton, AR 72031 or drop them by our downtown office, 260 Griggs St., Clinton. You can also call us at 745-8040 to tell us where the week’s picture was taken. This month’s drawings will be held Nov. 27, 2015. Entries accepted through Nov. 25.
Where In the County Is This?
Where in Van Buren County can you find this peaceful scene? Tell us where it is for your chance to win a one-year subscription to The Voice of Van Buren County. See rules at left.
Find of the week
This book and other Christmas items were scooped up for a total of $5 from The United Methodist Women's Thrift Shop on Griggs Street in Clinton. The shop is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m-4 p.m. Have you found a unique item or really good buy somewhere? Share it with us by e-mailing voiceeditor@artelco.com.
Our Van Buren County Family Album By Shay Belonie
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CHURCH PAGE Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 2221O 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
Photo by EuGene Smith
Congratulations! Again many of you called and correctly identified last week's photo as Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church. Can you identify the Church pictured this week? Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-3530 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498
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
Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton
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
Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109
Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community
Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273
Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375
Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread
Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard
Lute Mountain Community Church Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299
Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 745-4859
MainLine Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005
Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387
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
Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 654-2354
First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043
Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4043
First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw
Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch
Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781
Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch
Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley 723-4787
Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton
Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657
Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch
Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593
Faith Baptist Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane Dennard,AR
First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354
Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton
Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528
Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109
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 654-2402
Shirley First Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423
New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349
New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332
Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280
Formosa Baptist Church Highway 9 and County Line Road, Clinton 745-7709
New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575
The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883
Formosa Church of Christ 4940 Highway 9 W Clinton 745-4446
New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411
The New Tabernacle 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535
Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500
Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper
Grace Baptist Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462
Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper
Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273
Damascus Church of Christ No. 6 Highway 124 W, Damascus 745-4446
Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059
Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus
Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman
Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726
Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445
Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467
Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley
Last Week's Featured Church
Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887
Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church
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Fishing Report Trout Coming to Family and Community Ponds Catchable rainbow trout s from the AGFC's Spring River Hatchery in Mammoth Spring are being delivered to Family and Community Fishing Program ponds across Arkansas this week. This is an excellent chance for people to enjoy rainbow trout without making the drive to one of Arkansas's famous trout tailwaters.
Central Arkansas
Lake Conway
(Updated 11-182015) Bates Field and Stream (501470-1846) said the water is stained and the surface water temperature is 67 degrees. The water level is high from the rain. Bream are fair on crickets and worms about 10 feet off the bank. Crappie are biting well on jigs and minnows fished around Highway 89 Bridge, Caney Creek and Gold Creek. Bass are fair on white spinnerbaits and topwater lures around the shoreline. Catfishing is excellent on limb lines and yo-yos baited with trotline minnows and goldfish.
Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)
(Updated 11-182015) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip ‘em All Guide Service said recent heavy rain will cause significant runoff on the tributaries along the river for the next few days. Expect the Little Red to be stained until the generation has a chance to clear it up. Streamers, small woolly buggers, midges, egg patterns
and soft hackles continue to work well. For Trout Magnet fishing, use cotton candy and purple-colored bodies on silver and chartreuse jig heads. Browns are moving onto their spawning shoals. I would encourage you not to fish over these areas, but if you choose to do so be sure not to step on the redds (spawning beds), land the trout as quickly as possible, keep the trout in the water and take the extra time to revive it. A good spawning season is the future to a great brown trout population in every season on the Little Red.
best results. Catfish are biting well all over the lake on a variety of baits in about 27-30 feet of water. Bream are eating crawlers from very shallow to 27 feet of water. The hybrid and white bass bite is good early and late in the day on topwater, then in 25 to 40 feet of water on spoons, in-line spinners and swim baits around shad schools during midday.
Greers Ferry
(Updated 1118-2015) Lisa's Bait Shop in Benton (501-778-6944) said catfish have been biting well on shrimp and no. 12 bass minnows. Crappie have been biting fairly well on no. 6 crappie minnows. Bass fishing has been fair on no. 12 minnows. Bream have been slow on crickets and redworms.
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 462.33 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 462.04 msl). (Updated 11-182015) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level is 3.41 feet below normal pool and rising. The South Fork arm has come up 6 feet with the rain and the Middle fork has come up just 2 feet. Bass fishing has been pretty good, but the largemouths should move to run ins and should be biting very well on spinnerbaits and crankbaits with the fresh water. Smallmouth also will move shallower, and a Carolina rig will work very well for them. Crappie will move higher in the water column and should bite well on minnows and jigs. Walleye are not showing up very much lately; try dragging crankbaits and minnows in 18-35 feet of water for the
Brewer Lake
Jan Johnson at Brewer Lake Bait Shop (501-354-4108) is closed for hunting season.
Sunset Lake
Saline River Access in Benton
(Updated 1118-2015) Lisa's Bait Shop in Benton (501-778-6944) said bass fishing has been good on no. 12 minnows. Crappie are biting no. 6 minnows and pink minnows. Catfish are biting fairly well on minnows, black salties and nightcrawlers. Bream are biting well on crickets and redworms.
Lake Norrell
(Updated 1118-2015) Lisa's Bait Shop in Benton (501-778-6944) said a few crappie have
been caught recently on no. 6 and no. 12 minnows. Bass have been slow, but a few have been hitting minnows. Catfish have been biting fairly well on minnows and nightcrawlers. Bream are still biting well on crickets and redworms.
Lake Winona
(Updated 1118-2015)Lisa's Bait Shop in Benton (501778-6944) said catfish have been biting well on nightcrawlers and no. 12 bass minnows. Crappie have been slow on no. 6 minnows and pink minnows. Bass fishing has been slow. Bream are biting crickets and redworms.
Little Maumelle River
(Updated 1118-2015) River Valley Marina (501-5171250) said the water is muddy and running swiftly after the rain. Before the rain, crappie were biting excellently in 8 to 9 feet of water on minnows and jigs fished around boat docks.
North Arkansas
Lake Norfork
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 556.60 feet msl (normal conservation pool: September-April – 553.75 msl, April-September – 556.75 msl). (Updated 11-182015) Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters said the stripers are still not behaving like it’s fall. They are being caught in the mid-lake and upper lake areas, but not in the usual num-
bers we see. The water temperature is still in the 60s. If you are looking for stripers, try the Blue Lady area around 50 feet deep and in Float and Panther creeks. In the upper lake area, the stripers can be found off the old river channel in 22 to 28 feet of water. Stay off the channel, as I have not caught any fish in the channel. Look for the bait balls and you should find the stripers.
Northwest Arkansas
Beaver Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 1,120.80 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 1,120 msl). (Updated 11-182015) Bailey’s Beaver Lake Guide Service (479-366-8664) said the annual HOFNOD event has been rescheduled to March 29, 2016, due to the nasty weather. Thank you to all volunteers who donate their valuable time to our community. The water is in the low 60s. Stripers have left their deep-water summer haunts and have made their way up rivers and creek arms. Watch for surface action in pockets along the creek arms and main lake especially from Prairie Creek past the junction of the White and War Eagle at Point 12 and on up both branches as far your boat can go. Watch for floating debris from the heavy rain we are received Monday and Tuesday. Fishing is good with live shad fished from the surface down to 25 feet
deep. Also try trolling small umbrella rigs with white grubs or chartreuse grubs for stained water. Plugs trolled on flat lines or slightly weighted lines will work. Try using large, slender plugs like Rapala no. 14 Husky Jerks in black back or purple back colors and Smithwick Rogues in similar colors in 5-6 inch model. Striper are also being caught at night by casting main lake points with large surface lures like Redfins and Rapalas or large Rat-LTraps. Try large swim baits cast on points also during the day and at night. The upper section of the lake is really turning on as well as Indian creek arm and Big Clifty creek arm. Prairie Creek, Hickory Creek also are seeing heavy concentrations of stripers right now. War Eagle, the White River and the junction of the two are all extremely hot right now as well. Most walleye have moved to the second drop and are being caught about 8-15 feet deep. They can be caught using a variety of methods. Try three-way rigging Rapalas in natural colors for clear water or chartreuse/orange and clown colors in areas of stained water. Also try Shad Raps in natural colors and Rat-L Traps trolled at 1-2 mph. Large swim baits fished near the bottom around schools of shad also. Live minnows backtrolled on live bait rigs with a slip sinker also will produce.
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November 24, 2015
-Faces and places-
Shirley parade Folks lined the streets as antique, vintage and modern cars and trucks, horses, riders, queens and others took part in the Shirley High School Homecoming Jubilee Parade held Nov. 14 in Shirley. (Photos by Freeda Nichols)
Teacher enters artwork
Carol Corning, art teacher at Clinton High School, was recently accepted in a juried show in North Little Rock at Laman Library. Corning entered a mixed media work entitled “Mama’s Kitchen.” The reception for the show was Nov 13th. All the works in the exhibit are from art educators in Arkansas public schools and universities.
Happy Thanksgiving The Voice office will be closed Nov. 26, 2015, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Time for morning meal Cats recently gather for breakfast outside a window at Lowder's Store in Scotland.
The Breezeway at Ozark Health Medical Center is decorated for Thanksgiving. (Photo by Marion Smith)