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White and cold The place to be if you wanted snow in Van Buren County over the weekend appears
to have been Dennard. These three photos all are from the area. Roads were slick,
some crossings were closed in several areas of the county, and Petit Jean Electric reported
Son charged with assaulting mom An Eglantine man was arrested after deputies were called to his parents’ home three times in less than four hours on Nov. 24. Eric Riggin, 33, was “acting crazy” and dragged his mother across the living room floor by her arm, according to an arrest affidavit. He was intoxicated and was physically abusive with both his parents, the court document states. When a deputy arrived, Riggin had left the home and his mother stated she did not want to file charges, the report states. An hour later, at 1:28 a.m., the dep-
Riggin uty was called back to the scene. Riggin had already left again. This time, his mother states, he threatened to kill her, her husband and her grandson, the report states. At 3:47 a.m., the deputy was summoned for the third
time. His mother stated that she had been physically assaulted, the report states. Deputies, using a k-9 unit, tracked Riggins down about 6 a.m. at a friend’s home. The deputy returned to the parents’ home where they found the mother with red marks and a black eye, the report states. She told the deputy her son stated that since she was filing charges, he would give her reason to, the report states. Riggin has been charged with terrorist threatening-1st degree, a Class D felony, and two counts of domestic battery, both misdemeanors.
that 379 customers lost power, including some in the Scotland area, due to the weather.
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The budget committee of the Van Buren County Quorum Court held a marathon session on Dec. 6, coming away with a final product that was close enough to call it done. The committee, which chairman and County Judge-elect Dale James passed along to Brian Tatum to head for 2019, heard plea after plea from organizations asking that their funds not be cut. “Everything tonight is going to ache when we do it,” James said. Kicking it off was Pamala Draeger of the Van Buren County Aging Program. Draeger noted that senior hunger is a real problem in Arkansas, which ranks No. 5 nationally, as well as emphasizing the importance of socialization for the senior population. The program makes 250 meals per day when opened, she said, and delivers 80 Meals on Wheels daily. She said they do this at the five centers with one full-time and 18 part-time employees. In 2018, the county provided the program with $98,000. Scotland Van Corp. gets another $11,000 from the county to run its center, plus holds fundraisers quarterly to raise money, according to Doyle Scroggins from the Scotland center. The cities of Fairfield Bay and Clinton provide the program with money, then the program pays the bills for those cities’ centers. However, there is a shortfall of about $2,000 for Fair-
field Bay and about $4,500 for Clinton that the program makes up. This was something JP Mary Philips sought to rectify, suggesting cutting the county’s contribution by that amount and letting the cities make it up. Also on the chopping block was the Van Buren County Historical Society and Museum, the county Fair Association, the Alread Community Center, Rescue Squad, Special School and 911. Van Buren County Special School director Neil Wilkins stepped forward and said the program is about to undergo many changes and will likely go from $1.5 million in funding from the state to about half that. He said the school had “a pretty good year,” and he would like to turn back the county’s $20,000 for 2019 with the understanding that he could come back next year and ask for it to be restored if necessary. That comment was met with rousing applause. At the end of discussions, it was decided to eliminate funding for the historical society, which had several thousand dollars of its own money, and to cut all the other agencies funding by 10 percent. After going through each department and trimming here and there, $46,630 remained unfunded. James announced that due diligence had been done and revenue projections would be adjusted to balance the budget.
Runoff elections over Voting is done and the results are in. Van Buren County Coroner Joe Tsosie has retained his seat, defeating challenger John Galbraith in the Dec. 4 election. Tsosie received 907 votes while Galbraith got 116.
In the runoff for Justice of the Peace District 9 on the Quorum Court, Ester Bass defeated Wes Newland. Bass, longtime county clerk, received 107 votes while Newland got 99. The results are unofficial.
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Jeff Burgess Crabtree
Quilting With A Purpose is Thursday beginning at 9 a.m. in the EHC building just west of Alread. Then at 1:30 p.m. EHC holds its monthly meeting. The First Quarter Moon is official at 5:49 a.m. Friday. The Alread Christmas Party kicks off Friday, 6 to 7p.m., at the EHC building, with the wrapping of Santa gifts. Volunteers are needed to wrap. Extra gifts welcomed between $5 and $10. The holiday merriment moves to the FUN Park Saturday at 1 p.m. for the Decoration of Lights. At 4 p.m. it’s an old-fashion community potluck at the cafeteria with Santa expected. The revelers move to the FUN Park at dusk for the “oohs” and “ahs” of the Lighting of the Lights. The community is invited. Also Friday and Saturday the Geminid meteor shower peaks with up to 120 per hour under dark skies. On Sunday is the closest approach of comet 46P Wirtanen to earth. It may or may not be a “naked-eye comet.” Look toward the Pleiades at 9:30 p.m. Motion will be slow. I received my first garden catalog of the season from my favorite nearby heirloom seed company. Friend Lalla wanted immedi-
ately to see the tomato section while I wanted to find something different, not tried before. Lalla wants to start planning now. Says we can use our space more efficiently. So I’ve added fancy garden journal to my Christmas wish list so I can keep better track of all our efficiency next season. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west 16 community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
Thelma Murray Shirley
Visiting Jerel and Kathleen Brown over Thanksgiving were their children and grandchildren from Saline County. Ruth Hodge visited her great niece Tina and Bobby Dixon of Center Ridge on Friday and Saturday. Monty and Carol Meaders of Center Ridge visited Settlement Baptist Church on Sunday and visited their son, Pastor Mitch and wife Lyn-
ndsey, grandchildren Rosey and Emmey . Saturday night the Shirley City Christmas Party was a huge success. Mayor Lisa Hackett and all her many elves done it again with a gift for every child that attended. We older adults enjoy going to visit and see Lisa give the gifts and watch the children visit with Santa. Just goes to prove that Santa Claus is the spirit of love and as long as there is love, there will be a Santa Claus. All of the older adults who received a Christmas visit from Jackie and Karen Williams are feeling blessed and they will be thought of often during the winter months ahead. Wanda and Paul Poynor hosted the Hooten Family Christmas dinner on Saturday. Attending were ,Jim Hooten and son John Hooten and son's Max and Brady, of Conway, Carolyn and Joey Ussery and daughters Stacy Ussery and Shelley Barr of Greenbrier, and Ted and Brenda Hooten of Searcy.
James & Joyce Burns Scotland
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other great day on Saturday, December 1. Breakfast at 8 a.m., the Pig Eye Daze group did hot dogs etc. for lunch, had the Christmas lights and kids decorated Christmas cookies. Then at 6 p.m. we had our Christmas Dinner potluck. Lots of people came and Santa and his elf, Corky, arrived and all of the kids were excited. I think that got everyone in a Christmas spirit. We thank all of you that helped make this a success and helped
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December 11, 2018 clean up so we could all go home early. Now the news has everyone thinking we will have rain, frozen rain then maybe snow. That does sound like December and Christmas. It has certainly been a short year and a very busy time, maybe the cold, rain, and snow will just last a short time and go away and we can go on and enjoy the season and be jolly. The Scotland Baptist Church will be out and about the neighborhood on Wednesday evening, Dec. 19, singing Christmas carols. Listen for them. The kids, as well as the older people, always enjoy doing this and it is so nice to hear them sing. Do not forget! The Scotland Senior Center will have their Christmas Party on Saturday, December 15. Food, Don Nunley and his band will be there, may be some dancing, etc. Lots of fun. The next Fri-
day night, December 21, they will have their Jam Session. Bring your instrument and play or sing or come and listen to good music. There is always food, just bring your favorite snack and join in the fun. We usually have about 80 people and around 20 musicians. The Senior Center does this on the 3rd Friday night of each month and it is getting better every time. It starts at 7 and lasts until 9 p.m. Be safe and stay warm. Sing Christmas carols and enjoy the season and remember why we celebrate it. If you have Scotland News call James Burns at 592-3935 and we can put it into the paper.
Clubs The Idle Hour bridge club met at the home of Conie Reamey where we enjoyed beans and greens soup, cornbread and cookie bars. High - Mary Edwards; second - Conie Reamey; traveling - Lou Burgess; and bingo - Jo Nell Warren.
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Kids go visiting - Kids from the St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church went to visit the residents at Ozark Health nursing home last Saturday, Dec. 1.
Featured artist
Mary Ann King North Central Arkansas Art Gallery’s featured artist for the month is featuring Mary Ann King from Romance. Each painting by
King reflects a genuine aspect of her life. They tell stories of memories and desires that have been intensely present along the path that she has taken.
School Menus Clinton Junior and Senior High
Dec. 11 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Chili, crackers, PB and J sandwich or pizza, corn, salad. Dec. 12 – Breakfast: Pancakes, sau-
sage, blueberries. Lunch: Casserole or soft taco/cheese, pinto beans, muffing, fruit cup/applesauce. Dec. 13 – Breakfast: Chocolate gravy, biscuit, fruit. Lunch: Baked ham, creamed potatoes, green beans,
PUBLIC NOTICE The Shirley Volunteer Fire Department will hold it’s annual public meeting Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 6:00 pm in the Shirley Training Center.
Mary Ann’s landscapes, flowers, rural barns and houses, cars of the distant past, wildlife, still-life, and people scenes each have a story to tell. Her paintings invite the viewer to experience an adventure into the outstanding world of nature and wonderful peace. Being born in 1948 to cotton and soybean farmers, Henry Clay and Alma Linn Collins, gave Mary Ann the opportunity to experience nature in a very tangible way. Romance, Arkansas has been home to Mary Ann and her husband Philip for over 40 years. They have two children and six grandchildren. Mary Ann is a realist painter and works exclusively in oils and watercolors. Her favorite subjects are landscapes, flowers and wildlife. A few of her hon-
ors include: “Evening Shadows in Boxley, Arkansas” oil painting, was selected to appear in the 2008 Arkansas Artists’ Calendar - sponsored by the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Association. “Natural Bridge, Clinton, Arkansas” oil painting received the 1st Place Award in the 2009 Annual Juried Art Competition at South Arkansas Arts Center, El Dorado, Arkansas. Arkansas State Capitol oil painting was chosen for inclusion in the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Association Artist Exhibit 2009/2010. The painting hung in the Governor’s Mansion from April-June 2010. Mary Ann is a member of the Searcy Arts Council, the Arkansas League of Artists, and is listed in the Arkansas Artist’s Registry of the Arkansas Arts Council.
candied yams, rolls, cranberry sauce, cake/ strawberries. Dec. 14 – Breakfast: Cereal, toast, jelly, fruit. Lunch: Hot dog or barbecue pork sandwich, fries, coleslaw, fruit.
fast: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit. Lunch: Soft taco, pinto beans, pears. Dec. 13 – Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, mixed berries. Lunch: Baked ham, creamed potatoes, green beans, rolls, strawberry shortcake. Dec. 14 – Breakfast: Funnel cake, strawberies. Lunch: Corn dog, fresh baby carrots, coleslaw, baked beans, peaches.
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Dec. 11 – Breakfast: Pancakes, pears. Lunch: Ham and cheese Hot Pocket, salad, fresh broccoli, mixed fruit. Dec. 12 – Break-
Meet Ramses, a male 5-year old neutered yellow lab. Who knows what this big guy endured before he came to us. He came in with a trauma to one eye which had to be removed. He sees fine with one eye now. Don't let this dissuade you from meeting him, Ramses is a happy, healthy, lovable boy who eagerly awaits his forever family. Visit pets ready adoption at SNYP Arkansas Animal Shelter, Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to noon or call 501-745-7697 for an appointment. To donate to animal care, see SNYP Arkansas on Facebook.
For the record/ November Marriages
Bobby Roberds, 52, Damascus & Amy Walker, 38, Greenbrier Jon Dunham, 36, Clinton & Alyssa Olmstead, 25, Clinton Brandon Labat, 28, Clinton & Stephanie Bresette, 24, Clinton Mathew Collins, 25, Shirley & Cynthia Forrester, 19, Shirley Bobby Nash, 43, Quitman & Gloria Ford, 34, Quitman Mark Elliot, 61,
Shirley & Terri Altherr, 60, Shirley Justin Olmstead, 24, Clinton & Josey Love, 23, Clinton Derrick Knoble, 36, Shirley & Edna Slack, 36, Shirley Rance Dean, 56, Winamac, IN & Dena Kestle, 55, Winamac, IN Kevin Lowder, 46, Clinton & Brandi Legenbauer, 35, Scotland
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Obituaries
Linda Howard
Linda Sue Howard, age 67, passed away December 6, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born April 1, 1951 in Marshall, Arkansas to Louis and Dorthy Bramlett. She married Bobby Earl Howard on October 9, 1967. Linda is preceded in death by her father Lewis Bramlett, brothers James Lewis Bramlett and Russell Dale Bramlett. Linda is survived by her husband Bobby; sons Michael Howard ( Susan) of Shirley, Steve Howard (Leanne) of Clinton; her mother Dorthy Bramlett of Clinton; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Linda worked for the state of Arkansas for 31 years. She retired from the Department of Finance and Administration – Revenue Division in 2015. She attended Faith Church in Dennard. Linda loved to work in her yard and spend time with her family. She will be profoundly missed by her family and friends. Pallbearers will be Wilbur Bramlett, Cody Bramlett, Rocky Kirkendoll, Susie Linn, Sheila Pearson, Justin Horton. Honorary pallbearer will be Emma Smiley. Visitation will be 1 p.m. December 10, 2018 with services to follow at 2 p.m. at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home chapel in Clinton. Brother Jeff Deckard and Brother Kelly Johnson will officiate, and interment will be at Plant Cemetery in Clinton.
Elizabeth Barner
Elizabeth Hall Barner, 90, of Clinton died Wednesday December 5, 2018. She was born February 18, 1928
in New Edinburg to the late Cooper Hall and Mamie Barnett Hall. She was a homemaker and Christian example to her family and all who knew her. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf at Higden. She also loved to cook and fish. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leslie Earl Barner; her son, Oscar Barner; her sister, Hazel Vittitow and her half-brother, Jack Marks. She is survived by her daughter, Katherine Cuffel and her husband, Loren of Clinton; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Visitation was 9 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf at Higden with funeral services following at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial was 3 p.m. Friday at Mt. Elba Cemetery near Kingsland. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund at First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf at Higden.
Dec. 11 - Baked pasta, squash medley, salad, cobbler. Dec. 12 - Glazed chicken, green peas, creamed carrots, eggnog pound cake. Dec. 13 - Fried fish, baked beans, coleslaw, hush puppies, hot spiced peaches. Dec. 17 - Ham-
James Derendinger
Barbara Byrd-Simmons
Barbara Kay Byrd-Simmons, 81, of Fox went to her heavenly home on November 28, 2018. She was born March 23, 1937 in Seward, Nebraska to the late Rex R. Martz and Dorothy E. Kenfield. She grew up in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Barbara married Thomas A. Byrd on February 25, 1955 in Little Rock, Arkansas. They were married for 57 years. She was a homemaker, mom, and grandmother. Those things made her life rich and happy. Later in life she married Joe P. Simmons, a kind friend who looked after her and made sure she took care of herself. She is survived by two sons, Thomas A. Byrd (Kari) of Enola, Arkansas and Stephen W. Byrd (Dena) of Leslie, Arkansas; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Martz (Betty), of Bentonville, Arkansas and David Martz (Shirley) of Hickory Creek, Texas. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband; parents; one son, Robert Lynn Byrd; and granddaughter, Samantha A. Byrd. Barbara was a very hard worker, she loved her family. She was a kind, generous, and giving person who always put others before herself. She was a member of
Eulene Bradford, 92, of Damascus, passed away December 5, 2018. She was born February1, 1926 in Damascus, to the late Joe and Bessie Leonard. Eulene was a lifelong member of Damascus Church of Christ. She was a homemaker; she loved her family and cooking. Eulene is survived by her sons, John L. Bradford (Sharon) of Damascus, Gary Bradford (Becky) of Damascus, and Bruce Bradford (Cindy) of Plumerville, seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, and many more family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband
burger, corn salad, baked chips, banana pudding. Dec. 18 - Baked turkey w/gravy, cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pie with whipped topping. Dec. 19 - Chicken/ broccoli quiche, hash browns, hot sliced apples, blueberry muffin.
Calvary Baptist Church in Timbo, Arkansas where a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 15, 2018. Pastors David Martz and Danny Robbins will officiate.
Dec. 20 - Breaded pork cutlet, scalloped corn and broccoli, greens, autumn delight.
Scotland
Dec. 11 - Baked pasta, squash medley, salad, cobbler. Dec. 12 - Glazed chicken, green peas, creamed carrots, eggnog pound cake. Dec. 13 - Fried fish, baked beans, coleslaw, hush puppies,
James Harding Derendinger, born February 14, 1946 in Boonville, Missouri, went to be with our Lord on Friday, November 30, 2018 at the age of 72. He passed away during surgery at the VA Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Gloria Bledsoe Derendinger of Boonville, Missouri; brother Jon Derendinger; and sister, Charlotte Gava. He leaves behind his wife, Ronda Hall Derendinger; two sons, James M. Deren and Dan Deren; three daughters, Janette Derendinger, Melissa Deren and Kimberly Nunn; three stepdaughters, Charity Henderson, Elisha Faith Bennet and Hope Duncan; four sisters, Pattie Bruce, Beverly Ongawee, Cathy Derendinger and Terri Derendinger; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Jim served in the US Army during the Vietnam era. After leaving the service, he served as a law enforcement officer in Blue Springs, Missouri and Yuma, Arizona. After leaving law enforcement, he worked with his father in construction and continued that profession after his father passed. Jim served God as an evangelist for many years and loved his mission trips to Mexico building churches. Visitation was Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral services followed at 1 p.m.
hot spiced peaches. Dec. 17 - Hamburger, corn salad, baked chips, banana pudding. Dec. 18 - Baked ham w/pineapple sauce, yam patty, green beans, roll, pecan dessert. Dec. 19 - Chicken/ broccoli quiche, hash browns, hot sliced apples, blueberry muffin. Dec. 20 - Breaded pork cutlet, scalloped corn and broc-
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Johnnie Duncan, 92, of Damascus went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 2, 2018. She was born Wednesday, April 7, 1926 in Cleburne County, Arkansas, to the late John Pernell and Maudie Mae Prater Vaughan. Johnnie was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James Jarrell Duncan; three sisters, Lenore Gill, Cordia Shea and Lou Vaughan; four brothers, Coy, Venoy, Doyle, and Jerrell Vaughan. Johnnie was a wonderful, godly mother and faithful wife. She loved everyone, and everyone loved her. She was kind and gentle, and her door was always open. She touched many lives and will be missed greatly by all who knew her. Left to cherish her memory is her loving family, two daughters, Linda (Loy) Bartlett of Heber Springs and Paulette (Larry) Mayfield of Searcy; four sons, Jerry (Glynda) Duncan of Bee Branch, Danny (Mandy) Duncan of Damascus, Sammy (Donna) Duncan of Greenbrier, and Randy (Diana) Duncan of Conway; eight grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth (Norman) Attendorn of Cabot and Pat (David) Canterberry of Mabevale; and a host of other family members. Visitation was Monday, December 3, 2018 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Funeral service was 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at First Baptist Church in Damascus with Brother Daniel Williams officiating. Interment was at Blackwell Cemetery in Bee Branch.
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Dec. 11 - Mild mountain chili, broccoli slaw, crackers, fruit. Dec. 12 - Ham w/ pineapple sauce, yam patty, green beans, roll, pecan dessert. Dec. 13 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, roll, pears. Dec. 17 - Loaded baked potato, roasted
Brussels sprouts, peanut butter silk pie. Dec. 18 - Chicken soup, broccoli salad, cornbread, Jello cake. Dec. 19 - Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Italian green beans, garlic biscuits, orange wedges. Dec. 20 - Baked turkey w/gravy, cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pie with whipped topping.
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Interment with military honors was in Weaver Cemetery in Shirley, Arkansas.
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Eulene Bradford
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John Bradford; brother Joe Leonard; three sisters, Lucille Leonard, Wilma Black, and Imogene Leonard. Visitation was noon Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Greenbrier Church of Christ. Funeral service was 1 p.m. Saturday at the Greenbrier Church of Christ with burial following at Bee Branch Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Southern Christian Home in Morrilton.
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Fairfield Bay Baptist Church history Early in the spring of 1972, Reverend A Hilton Lane, pastor of First Baptist Church, Hazen, Arkansas, was in revival services at Heber Springs, Arkansas. It was there that he and David Miller, Director of Missions of Little Red River Baptist Association, first shared the concept of a mission church at Fairfield Bay. A Tri-Missions Committee was formed consisting of Calvary Baptist Association, Little Red River Baptist Association and Van Buren Baptist Association. These associations in cooperation with the Missions Department of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, and Pleasant Valley Baptist Church organized and supported the mission church. Fairfield Bay Baptist Church is a direct result of missions support. Reverend Lane was called as pastor/ director of the mission church and led the first worship service on June 4, 1972. The service was held in the Fairfield Bay Civic Center with 42 people in attendance. The Civic Center served as a meeting place until a mobile chapel building was provided by Arkansas Baptist State Convention in March 1974. It was called a traveling portable chapel building because it was moved from one needed place to another. After the first building unit was completed and occupied, the mobile chapel building was taken to Daisy, Arkansas. The original sponsoring organizations continued to provide monetary assistance until October 1975. On October 16, 1974, Pulaski Heights Baptist -Church in Little Rock, Arkansas, made a commitment to sponsor Fairfield Bay Baptist Mission Church. The relationship began January 1, 1975. Fairfield Bay members traveled by bus on February 19, 1975, to Pulaski Heights Baptist Church for a service of commitment to unite the two groups together for our Lord. Pulaski Heights Baptist Church provided monetary assistance from October 1975 until the mission was organized as a church in October 1978. A building site of 2.89 acres of land was given to the mission by Fairfield Communities Land Company. Ground-breaking ceremony for the first building unit was conducted on April 13, 1975. Construction of this unit began in April 1975. The new building was dedicated to the glory and service of our Lord on October 26, 1975. Guests and members shared in a full day of worship, praise and fellowship. Members of the Building Committee were: Carol Gray, Clarence H. Holland, George Richardson, Don Shelton, and Ann Smith. This Committee
worked together under the leadership of Reverend Lane. Taylor Construction Company of Paragould, Arkansas, was the contracting company. On Sunday afternoon, October 29, 1978, Fairfield Bay Baptist Mission was formally organized into a New Testament Church with ninety charter members. Dr. Jerry Warmuth, pastor of Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, served as moderator,and Dr. R.H. Dorris, Missions director for the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, gave the organizational address. The following charter members still attend Fairfield Bay Baptist Church: Don W. and Ollie M. Shelton, Ruby T. Holland, Ruth D. Long, Katheryn L Starr, Darlene Rose, Bill W. Wooten, Margaret Sanderford, W. Harold and Betty L. Gaston. Reverend Lane was called as pastor. Eight men were elected to the office of deacon, and an ordination and installation service was held on Sunday, May 27, 1979. These first deacons were: Edward Boldt, U. A. Broyles, John Dombaugh, Lloyd Johnson, Paige Lindgren, George Marlette, Robert Starr and William Wilson. The following programs were started during the period 1975-1982: The church library began with a few study books which were donated by members. The small workroom at the front of the first building provided shelves for the books. The first library workers were Ollie Shelton, Anne Barnes and Hildred Burr. The Woman's Missionary Union was organized September 10, 1976, with 12 members. Sybil Evenson was the first president and served in that capacity for 10 years. Monthly business meetings and dinners began as soon as the first building unit was occupied. Many church programs were started including the Lake Ministry, the Jail Ministry, Sunday School, and Vacation Bible School for children every summer. The Finance Committee brought a recommendation before the church concerning a fund-raising campaign for a new worship center. The Stewardship Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention provided information concerning the campaign which was entitled "Together We Build." The program was a three month emphasis to solicit pledges from church members in order for the capitol funds to be paid within a three year period. This was an intensive fund-raising campaign for the new building. The church membership of 140 voted to enter the "Together We Build" program. The membership believed the Lord was leading them to prayerfully and en-
thusiastically accept the challenge to raise $100,009 over the proposed church budget. The goal was "To Know God's Will In Giving," and the theme was "Not Equal Gifts,_ But Equal Sacrifice." Not everyone can give large amounts of but everyone can give something. These gifts can be equal at the point of sacrifice. At the close of the fund-raising period, the total received was close enough to the goal of $100,000 to be called a victory. This was truly a time for rejoicing together in gratitude and thankfulness to the Lord. The ground-breaking ceremony for the second building unit was held on October 25, 1981. In both the first and second ground-breaking ceremonies, there was a drizzling rain. However, spirits were not dampened as the congregation gathered for the combined note burning for the first building unit and the ground-breaking for the second building unit. The architectural design for the building was drawn by Raymond Branton. Construction was done by the Don Eads Company. George Walker was the electrical supervisor. Committee members who were active in the building program were: Building Planning and Survey Committee: Ken Erdley, Kaye Starr, Troy Hogan, Laverne McNulty, Bert Betz, Betty Gaston, Stan Ball, and Larry Lloyd. Finance Committee: E.C. Beasley, William H. Miller, Ruth Long, Dorothy Ball, Jeff Blackwell, Ruby Holland, Lucy Dawson and Robert Starr. Building Committee: William H. Miller, Dottie Kelley, Roger Palmer, Georgia Beasley, Carl Carlisle, Ken Erdley, Ruth Long, Chuck Wise, Genny Mllsgrove, and Reverend Lane as an ex-officio member. A note burning service led by Reverend Lane, trustee Don Shelton, and Finance Committee member Jeff Blackwell, was held in January 1992. The programs of the church began to expand under the leadership of Reverend Lane. The added space allowed large Sunday School classes to birth other classes. The library was moved to one of the
new rooms. The Bus Ministry began in June 1991. Both the children and youth benefited from this ministry. The leadership of Reverend Lane in implementing the ministry of building a strong evangelical church in a growing community fulfills the motto "Christian Involvement In a Resort Environment." The youth program began under the leadership of Mrs. Martha Lane. This program filled a great need in the church and in the lives of young people who did not attend any church. Houston Robinson followed Brice Earley as Minister of Youth. Skip Schalk was hired as a summer Minister of Youth. Music has always been an important ministry at Fairfield Bay Baptist Church. Bill Wilson, Jim Wooten, and Carl Carlysle served as leaders in the early years. Later Christy Lester, Mae Andrews and Harold Gaston served in that capacity. Eric Stanton was called to be the Youth and Music Minister in September 1996. Reverend Lane resigned as pastor of Fairfield Bay Baptist Church in October 1992, and began his new position as Director of Missions for the North Central Baptist Association. Dr. Wayne Smith was called as Interim Pastor of Fairfield Bay Baptist Church and served through January 31, 1994. Reverend Ronny Waycaster began serving as Pastor of Fairfield Bay Baptist Church on February 1, 1994. Reverend Waycaster was serving as Interim Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Liberal, Missouri, at the time he accepted a call as pastor at Fairfield Bay Baptist Church. The church parking lot was paved in 1993. The landscaping of the church grounds continues. The Parking Lot/Landscaping Committee members were Gene Sutton, Mae Andrews, David Aflleje, Joyce Slaughter, and Norman Watson. The church basement was completed in 1996, with a Celebration/Dedication Service on March 31, 1996. The basement was completed by adding eight classrooms, a kitchen, and a large open area for group activities. Al Katzenberger, Chairman of the Building and Grounds Com-
mittee, together with Jeff Blackwell, George Bickell, David Aflleje, Geary Leason, Jim Cantrell, Bill Wooten, and Gerald Swalve worked diligently to complete the basement area. The 25th anniversary celebration of Fairfield Bay Baptist Church was held on August 10, 1997. We continue to give honor and glory to our God for the great things he has done for and through this church family. In September of 2002 our Music and Youth Minister Eric Stanton and his wife Kristi accepted the Lord's call to become missionaries to a very dangerous Muslim country. That same month the church called Don Coleman as the new Minister of Music. Under his direction, the congregation presented several plays in addition to Christmas and Easter programs. In 2003 Pastor Ronny Waycaster appointed a "Dream Team" to look to the future and consider another building program. After much prayer and research, the committee presented a proposal in July of 2004 for a new addition, The addition was to provide a beautiful new fellowship hall and kitchen as well as a new music/rehearsal suite. Also in the original budget was a new organ and baby grand piano. Church member Bob Wright was an active member of an organization called "The Nailbenders." This fine organization provided volunteer contractors to frame and bring our new addition "into the dry". The Nailbenders arrived on site in October of 2005 with their RVs, campers, and fifth wheelers. Our church was only asked to provide one meal a day and a devotional. In spite of many rainy days, they basic structure was up and ready for inside work in 12 days. On March 3, 2007, the FFBBC pastor Ronny L Waycaster passed away after an accident at his home. Norm Partridge, the Chairman of the Deacons at that time, worked closely with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention who supported the church family during the painful process of moving forward. In May the church voted to call Rev. Jeff Cheatham as intentional inter-
im pastor and to form a search committee to find and call a new full time pastor to Fairfield Bay Baptist Church. On February 17 2008, the church family unanimously called Rev. Ken Reece as Pastor. He and his wife Pat began serving here at FFBBC on Palm Sunday, March 16, 2008. Music Minister Don Coleman retired in January of 2009 and the personnel committee began the monumental task of seeking a replacement. Talented musicians within our church body filled in, and two short term directors were hired during the course of the next few years - Darrell Osborn and Harold Brooks. Throughout the years, several auxiliary organizations have provided services to our church family, our community and missionary activities around the world. Two ladies missions groups, Morning Missions and Kristi's Sisters, actively support a wide variety of mission events. Operation Christmas Child, Baby Baskets for single moms, fundraisers for the FFBBC Honduras and Romania mission teams are just a few examples. The Senior Adult group know as the Triple L Club was formed in 2003 and provided fellowship for church and community members alike. Meeting once a month for a game night brings in many people from outside the church family. The group also schedules trips to conferences, plays and other get-away opportunities. In 2014 the church body felt that our music department and outreach needs had outgrown the scope of a part time minister and voted to begin searching for a full time Music and Outreach Associate Pastor. On October 5 of that year Rev. Gary Powell, along with his wife Norma and three daughters, Emily, Grace and Bethany, joined our church in that capacity.
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Fishing Report
Cold weather that hit Arkansas this week has been ideal for catching trout on the Spring and White rivers. Jim Prillwitz from Wisconsin came for the state's "warmer weather" and caught this rainbow with guide Mark Crawford on the Spring River. Photo provided by Mark Crawford.
Northeast Arkansas
Spring River
(updated 12-52018) Mark Crawford with springriverfliesandguides.com (870955-8300) said water levels are running at 300 cfs, "350 average," and water clarity is clear. The river has been looking great. It is low, and we could use some rain in the area. There were some warm days over the weekend with OK fishing, but the cold snap last few days has the fish feeding hard. Y2Ks have been hot for a few weeks now. Big ones caught. Hot pink and candy corn Trout Magnets are the ticket for spin-fishing. With the cold temperatures, be safe out there. Layer up and stay dry. The colder the weather the harder the hits! Trout love it.
Central Arkansas
Little Red River
(updated 12-52018) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service said water release from the Greers Ferry Dam has occurred to accommodate power demand. They are seeing sporadic daily generation,
which often changes from published schedule, so it’s best to check what is scheduled and the current water release to determine when and where to fish on the Little Red River. For fly-fishing, Lowell recommends midges, soft hackles, sowbugs and streamers. Hot pink, cotton candy and white bodies on chartreuse jigheads are recommended for Trout Magnet spin-fishing. Be safe while enjoying the river. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information.
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 462.67 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.04 feet msl Oct. 1-April 30; 463.04 feet msl May 1-June 1; 462.54 feet msl June 1-Sept. 30). (updated 12-52018) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-9401318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 462.23.
It is 0.19 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl and falling with generation. Tommy says, “The lake just received another stocking of threadfin shad, courtesy of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. All species are healthy in the lake and growing. They have really made a big difference and (the AGFC is) determined to keep it up, so next time you run across one of our biologists, pat them on the back, with Tom Bly leading the charge.” Tommy says a lot of species have settled in, in the deeper haunts for the winter. Not only will you be fishing deeper, but you need to fish slower. Bream are out eating in about 25 feet of water on some small baits and line. Catfish are still pretty shallow for this time of year feeding up on a variety of baits and can be caught on a variety of methods as well. Crappie catching is still going good all over the rivers and creeks, as well as the lake if you have some manmade structure for them to hold on. Try fishing in 18-30 feet of water on small minnows or jigs fished vertically. Black bass catching is good
from right on the bank out to 60 feet of water on a variety of baits – spinner baits to dropshots. Hybrid and white bass are eating at will; the bite is good all over the lake, you just have to stay around the shad. Try spoons, inline spinners, grubs, and even some topwater baits. The hair jig will also shine this time of year with a grub on it to make it look bulky. Concentrate in 25-60 feet of water.
North Arkansas
White River
(updated 12-52018) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) says, “A cold wind has been ushering in some winter-like temperatures – it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. There's good news in that: Fewer anglers on the river means more opportunity for those who join us trout fishers on the White River outside of Cotter.” Water releases have increased to serve increased power demands during the colder weather, but like we always say, the really good news is that trout love cold water and they love lots of water. While the releases from Bull Shoals Dam have been relatively judicious, anglers have had an easier time navigating to the deeper holes, yet bank fishing hasn't been negatively impacted to any great degree. The added depth offers more confidence in casting some of the favorite stick baits (those No. 5 countdowns are continuing to prove successful) and larger streamers. The browns have given some attention to sculpins, even in the middle of their annu-
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Norfork Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 552.51 feet msl (normal conservation pool: September-April 552.00 feet msl; April-September, 554.00 feet msl). (updated 12-52018) Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters said Norfork Lake's stripers are moving out from the flats into their winter holding pattern. Tom says he was catching stripers in the 25-30-foot range and now they have moved into the 50-80-foot depths. You will find them there feeding in the 40-50-foot range. The stripers are now in large schools along with the white bass. Shad, shiners and spoons are the best baits. Because they are now schooled up, when using those baits the action can be very fast. Trolling will produce fish but because you're moving, you are not staying on the schools long enough to catch many. Even though it’s cold, winter striper fishing is one of the best times to catch lots of fish and have the lake to yourself. The good part of winter striper fishing is the fish will stay in this pattern for the next several months, so there should be not a lot of traveling looking for fish. When you find big balls of bait, the stripers will be close by. The stripers will move to the channel toward Crystal Cove and stay on the big flat and channel near Howar23Cove and Blue Lady. Float Creek
will begin to hold fish as the water turns colder. Stripers tend to congregate near and in the four corners area of 5A.
Norfork Tailwater
(updated 12-52018) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870435-2169) said last weekend that over the previous week Norfork Lake rose 0.2 feet to rest at 0.9 feet below seasonal power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 27.1 feet below the top of flood pool. The Norfork had wadable water every day. Seasonal power pool has been reset for the lakes in the White River system. All of the lakes in the White River System are now well below the top of power pool. The Norfork has fished well. There have been some nice midge and sporadic caddis hatches that have provided some limited top water action. Navigate this stream with caution; there has been major gravel recruitment at the bottom of Mill Pond and the dock hole over the past year or more. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns (sizes 18, 20, 22) like ruby midges, root beer midges, zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead) and soft hackles (sizes 14, 16) like the Green Butt. Egg patterns have also been productive. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Try a small bead-headed nymph (zebra midge, Copper John or pheasant tail) suspended 18 inches below a brightly colored San Juan worm (hot fluorescent pink or cerise size 10).
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION No.: 71PR-18-75 IN THE MATTER OF CARSON RAY TUMBLESON, a minor WARNING ORDER TO: JAMIE LEA TUMBLESON You are hereby notified that a Petition for Guardianship has been filed in the Circuit Court of Van Buren County. You are further notified that unless an Answer is filed within 30 days of the first day of publication of this Warning Order an Order Appointing Guardian may be entered by the Court in favor of the Petitioner without further notice to you. WITNESS my hand as Clerk of said Court, and the seal thereof, on this 16th day of October , 2018. By: /s/ Debbie Gray DEBBIE GRAY Van Buren County Circuit Court Clerk
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 339 Coachman Hills Drive Old Fort, NC 28762 DATE OF DEATH: March 19, 2008 The undersigned was appointed Executrix of the estate of the above-named decedent on November 20, 2018. A contest of the probate can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 4th day of December, 2018. Barbara Davison, Executrix By: /s/ Nathan S. Morgan NATHAN S. MORGAN, Bar No. 2009269 MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044
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The Voice of Van Buren County
December 11, 2018
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CHURCH PAGE
Photo by EuGene Smith
Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Rupert 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
Last Week's Featured Church
Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 West Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-8593
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Clinton basketball
December 11, 2018
Photos by Robert R. Gaut
Clinton’s Senior girls lost 52-47 to Rose Bud.
Clinton High Senior boys defeated Rose but 64-39.
The Senior High cheerleaders were having a ball and flying high.
The junior girls team from Clinton won 35-19 over Rose Bud.
The junior boys team lost 36-26 to Rose Bud.
The junior high cheerleaders put on some moves for the crowd.
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