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Clinton without resource officer The Clinton School District is again without a school resource officer. Just a few days into the 2017-18 school term, Wesley Potts of the sheriff’s office informed the district he had decided to remain at his current job with the department. Potts was in the criminal investigative division. “We are very disappointed in this decision and the timing of it, but wish him well,” said school Superintendent Andrew Vining. He said Potts’ departure was not a resignation because, “Our deal is with the county not with Wes-
ley so there was no need for a resignation.” At the July Quorum Court meeting, Vining outlined the duties he planned for the school resource officer, which included teaching classes, and said the school planned to pay several thousand dollars more than the resource officers are paid at Shirley and South Side schools. The county pays the base salary of each deputy at the local schools, then the schools can add whatever bonuses and perks they desire. “We are not just looking for a patrolman,” Vining said at
the time. The Quorum Court initially rejected the request before a recess was called in the proceedings and the justices of the peace returned to the table and accepted Vining’s plan. As far as a replacement, Vining says, “We are exploring all options at this point, but have a commitment to the safety of our students. I am working with School Board, the county, and city to come up with a solution.” In the meantime, Clinton Police and the sheriff’s office are patrolling the school grounds.
Steakout for Jackets – A crowd turns out Saturday for a steak to support the Clinton football team. The fundraiser pays for the 7 on 7 tournaments, some meals on the road and trophies/dinner at the football banquet. The Jackets take on the Heber Springs Panthers at 7 p.m. Friday. More football, Pages 8-9 (Photo by Robert Gaut)
From Shirley to the big screen Twenty years ago, Michelle Lewis graduated from Shirley High School with a dream of becoming an actress. Here, in her own words, she shares her story with the Voice. My name is Michelle Lewis (formerly Elmer) and I grew up in Clinton, Arkansas, and Shirley High School, graduating in 1997. My parents are Maxwell and Mary Levine and I have two sisters, Melanie White and Monica Wells. I have wanted to be an actress since I was 5 years old, when I first saw "Poltergeist." I knew that everything that was happening in the film was make believe and I was blown away by Heather O'Rourke's performance. I knew I wanted to do what
Michelle Lewis, a Shirley graduate, is making movies. (Photos courtesy of Michelle Lewis) she was doing. But where to even start? My first taste of acting was when I
was cast in the play "Annie" my sophomore year. I had originally auditioned for
3 arrested after stop
A search of the vehicle turned up three glass pipes with white residue, believed to be meth, and two small bags containing white residue, according to the police report. When the drug-sniffing dog arrived on the scene, he indicated several positive hits, the report states. When the vehicle was put on a rack at a secure po-
Three men were arrested after a traffic stop last week that uncovered illegal drugs and a stolen trailer. A Clinton Police officer, assisted by a county deputy and a DTF agent and his dog, made the arrests on Shake Rag Road on Aug. 22. During the stop, it
was discovered that the driver of the Ford Expedition, Christopher Carter, 50, of Clinton, had an expired license. He told the officers the Expedition belonged to a friend and that he had gotten the trailer from someone in Fairfield Bay. Officers found that the trailer was reported stolen.
the title role, but Ms. Ann Edington knew it wasn't a good fit. She cast me as "Ms. Hannigan" and at first, I cried. But then we watched the film, starring Carol Burnett and I knew immediately that that was a character I could not only play, but that I could have a blast playing! So, ultimately, I went on to win the acting award for my performance, something of which I am still quite proud. I knew at that time, that acting was something I wanted to do. I went on to graduate and shortly after that I moved to California with my sister. But I was too scared at the time to even try to make it. See Lewis on page 6 lice facility, a case was found attached to the frame under a door, the report states. It contained two bags, each holding about 1 ounce of a white crystal substance, the report states. Arrested with Carter were John Tramane Alexander, 27, of Clinton, and Jed Stafford, 49, of Collierville, Tennessee.
Sold! -- The city of Clinton paid $27,000 at auction last week to purchase this lot and building downtown on Main and Moss streets. Some years ago, it was Eugene Duncan’s auto shop. Mayor Richard McCormac said it may be the site for a new City Hall in the future.
Roy Moore will be entertaining the crowd on the first night of the Cowboy Catfish Supper at the Clinton Senior Center. Read more about the 80-year-old musician and the lineup each evening, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, on Page 10. (Photo by Jeff Stansbery)
Rollin’ in It’s
National Championship Chuckwagon Races this week. The parade of horses and wagons through downtown will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, followed by a fish fry, hosted by the city of Clinton. To check out all the events, visit http:// www.clintonark.com/ chuckwagon-races. Share your best parade and race photos with readers by e-mailing them to voiceeditor@artelco. com.
Labor Day
Don’t forget that Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 4. That means the Post Office will be closed so arrival of The Voice will be a day later than usual.
Land sale
The public auction for the sale of tax delinquent land in Van Buren County will be held at the Van Buren County Courthouse on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m., according to John Thurston, Arkansas Commis-
sioner State Lands. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. The Commissioner of State Lands offers an online Catalog of Tax Delinquent Lands, which contains the current statutes governing the sales, auction dates, times, location and other pertinent information regarding parcels being offered. The catalog can be found on the Commissioner’s website at www.cosl.org, providing current information resources about each parcel. “Bidding begins at the amount of taxes and fees that are due,” Thurston said. “Owners of delinquent parcels should remember that they have only 10 business days to redeem their property if it sells at auction.” Delinquent property owners may call the office at 501-3249422 to request a Petition to Redeem, or they may look up the delinquent parcel on the COSL website and print it from there.
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Reunion – Sally Loven threw a pizza party to congratulate her 2003-04 Class at First Baptist Church as they graduated from high school this year. In the photo at left are: (back row) David Beavers, Sally Loven-teacher, Hunter McHam, (middle) Gunnar ward, Mykala Clower, Kobin Rhoda, (front) Taylor Huggins, Kasey Williams and Rachel Dawson. Attending the reunion July 29 were (from left) Hunter McHam, Kasey Williams, Sally Loven, Taylor Huggins and Kobin Rhoda.
Calendar The Lake Area
Fun Flyers Squadron (LAFFS) will hold its 12th annual Fly-In on Sept. 22-23 at the radio control flying field on The New Road and Orchard, just outside Fairfield Bay. RC pilots from across the state and region are expected. There will be raffle drawings, food vendors and lots of aerial entertainment. The public is welcome. Gospel singing 7 p.m. August 31 at Mountain View Missionary Baptist Church atop Woolverton Mountain with a potluck meal following. If directions are needed, call 501-3294363. The Van Buren County Cattlemen meeting will be Tuesday, September 5, at MidState Stockyard in Damascus. Eat at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. The sponsor this month is MidState Stockyard. September 7, 5:30 p.m. Clinton Chamber After Hours Meeting at the Petit Jean Community Room. CASA will be on hand to speak about their mission and how they are making a difference in the community. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with light snacks and social time before the speaker.
Kay Weaver Senior Centers
Pool winners last week at Clinton were Bill Roberson and Gary Kirkendoll. Seven Shirley folks enjoyed the fried fish dinner at Fairfield Bay on Friday. So did 70 other folks. Way to go Karen and crew. It would be a good idea if the Clinton people wold go to Fairfield Bay to eat on Friday. Josh Beckham, a Shirley senior citizen, died. Darrell Jones, another Shirley senior citizen, is in the Conway hospital, not doing well. Our friend, Pearl Mahaney, will turn 107 on Oct. 31. Please don’t forget the Cowboy
Clubs The Idlehour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Gay Whillock. Results for the evening were: high, Billie Fendley; second, Gay Whillock; traveling, Rita Bintliff; and bingo, Connie Starnes.
Catfish Dinner this week at the Clinton Senior Center, Wednesday-Saturday. Support your Van Buren County Aging Program. Enjoy life. We are only here for a little while.
James & Joyce Burns
Jeff Burgess
Scotland
Prayer Night Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., in the Crabtree Foursquare Church. Quilting Day Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the Alread EH Clubhouse. ACCDA Board Meeting is this coming Monday, 4 p.m. It was 58 degrees on the front porch one morning last week. The garden continues to produce bountifully. The forest is lush and full summer green. Nearby pasture grasses stand tall and thick. Am I missing something? This is the end of August, normally a time of drought, burn bans and brown vegeta-
Time to remind everyone that Sept. 2 will be our First Saturday Breakfast. Serve at 8 a.m. and cost is still $6. Hope to see you there. James Burns is having some health problems and his doctor sent him to St. Vincent Hospital to be checked out. He should be back before this paper goes to press. Enjoy yourself at the Chuckwagon races and be safe. Watch out for horses and riders as well as wagons. If you have Scotland news call 5923935 and we will see that it gets into the paper. Have a great week.
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tion. It has been a blessing for farmers, ranchers and gardeners. On the other hand, my neighbor Brad Attitudes says this means we're going to have a harsh winter. "I can feel it in my bones," he said. So there you have it, our first winter weather prediction of the year. There will be more. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 7451249.
Patsy Ward Fermosa
I got some good news from DeLane Story. The doctor released her to go back to doing her normal routine. She and David
had been visiting Ruth and BE Webb and Lorene Oliger. JR and I have been busy trying to keep the yard mowed, the rain kind of brought it to life and just about killed my garden! Everything just quit bearing except the okra. I guess the rain stops the bees from doing their job, so maybe after a few days of sunshine, it might start up again. I have some cantaloupes and watermelons that are still growing. I hope I get a few before it gets cold weather. RG and Marva Ward went to the Farm Bureau dinner on Tuesday. They reported a good catfish dinner with all the trimmings and some good dessert. Get well wishes go out to Ruth Webb. She is suffering from allergies again. I talked to Marion Smith, she is doing good. She is still working part time at the hospital. She likes her job, so that is a plus. Condolences go out to the family of Karen Bates. She was a wonderful person and I’m sure she will be greatly missed. I talked to Roy Bryant, he and Mary are doing good. They had been cleaning the yard. I know that’s a job, I’ve been trying to get mine cleaned up See Neighbors on page 3
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August 29, 2017 Neighbors from page 2 for a while now! There isn’t much going on around Formosa this week, so I will try again next week. God bless and have a good one.
tended and Bill was the oldest one there. Jimmy and Thelma Murray became the great-grandparents of Clair Annice Murray on Tuesday afternoon. Parents are Cameron and Joni Murray of Conway. Lea Berry, the artist of Fairfield Bay, and Thelma Murray met for the first time Thursday afternoon and had a real nice visit at the restaurant in Shirley.
Thelma Murray Shirley
Mike Teague of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, visited at the Shirley Senior Center on Thursday, he was in this area researching his genealogy. The Highway 110 EH Club had its August meeting at the home of Myrtice Emberton on Tuesday. Those attending were Carl Trahan-True of Shirley, Louise Emerson of Holly Mountain, Norma Whaley, Deborah Meyer and Thelma Murray of Highway 110 and Mary Thompson of Blair Road, guest Sharon Walsh of Lute Mountian and Mary's mother of Oklahoma. It was a potluck meal to celebrate Myrtice's 89 birthday which was August 12. Bill Rolen and his daughter Melisha Rodgers of Mountain View, his son Danny Rolen, and a friend, attended his family reunion, the Ward family, at Lake Wappapello, north of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. About 70 at-
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Here is some exciting news! Lexington Baptist Church is celebrating 100 years this year! Sunday, September 10, 2017 there will be a Centennial Celebration beginning at 10 a.m. There will be special music with the Israel family, a slideshow and congregational singing! Bro. Danny Brown will bring the sermon, followed by a potluck lunch. Come out and enjoy the celebration! Address is: 9525 AR-110, Clinton. James and I got to visit with some friends and watch the eclipse on Monday. That was pretty awesome to be a witness too. If you have any news please email me at: paigeberger2013@gmail.com or call 745-4639
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Artist league hosts watercolor workshop Story & photos by Joyce Hartmann
Nationally known artist Richard Stephens presented his 16th annual watercolor workshop at the Baptist Church in Fairfield Bay Aug. 21 and 22, hosted by the North Central Arkansas Artist League. Seventeen artists attended, from regional areas as well as Dallas and Lawrence, Kansas. During lunch the first day, members also were able to view the solar eclipse. A native of Hot Springs, Stephens earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Art from the University of Central Arkansas in 1969. He served in the Army as an illustrator, and began a professional career in 1971 with a design firm in Little Rock. In 1974 he opened his own graphic design studio in Hot Springs. Stephens began focusing on watercolor in the early 90s, garnering awards, signature status in several major watercolor societies, and national attention for his confident, loose, impressionistic style. His watercolors are based on strong drawings and design; they show masterful brushwork, unexpected colors, and
The Baptist Church of Fairfield Bay was a great location for 17 watercolorists to paint together. great value contrast. “My goal is to interpret, not to render. I want to engage the viewer, entertain, and share my vision.” The son of schoolteachers, Stephens has conducted workshops around the country for 17 years. He says, “Making art certainly means producing my own work, but it also means sharing with my students my knowledge, experience, and passion for watercolor. I love to teach. I have discovered that through teaching, more than any other endeavor, I continue to learn.” The NCA Artist League presents an art program the third Monday of every month, and exhibits paintings widely in the local area. For further information or to join the League, call President Charlotte Rierson at 8846100.
Richard Stephens demonstrates painting techniques and the importance of value contrasts.
During lunch break, Diana Foote views the solar eclipse.
NOTICE OF ELECTION AND POLLING SITE 2017 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION - CLINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS - SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. §6-14-109 and §6-14-106, notice is hereby given that the 2017 annual school election for all zones in Clinton School District No. 1 will be held September 19, 2017 with one election day polling site located in the lobby of the Clinton High School Auditorium at 115 Joe Bowling Road Clinton, Arkansas from the hours of 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM for the following purposes: Zone 3: To elect one member to the Board of Directors for a term of 5 years; Mr. Darrin (D.L.) Webb Mr. Kirk N. Pryor Zone 6: To elect one member to the Board of Directors for a term of 4 years; Mr. Brent Treadaway (Unopposed) 36.8 Mill School Tax To provide for the foregoing proposed budget of expenditures, the Board of Directors proposes a total school tax rate (state and local) of 36.8 mills on the dollar of the assessed value of taxable property located in this School District. The total tax rate proposed above includes the uniform rate of tax (the “Statewide Uniform Rate”) to be collected on all taxable property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the existing rate of tax levied by this School District and available for maintenance and operations of schools in this District. The total proposed school tax levy of 36.8 mills includes 25.0 mills specifically voted for general maintenance and operation and 11.8 mills voted for debt service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness. The surplus revenues produced each year by debt service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes. The total proposed school tax levy of 36.8 mills represents the same rate presently being collected. Early Voting will be conducted at the Voter Registration office located at the VBC Courthouse Annex, 1414 Highway 65 South, Suite 131, Clinton from Tuesday, September 12 through Monday, September 18. Voting hours will be 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. For absentee ballot information, please contact the office of Voter Registration at (501) 745-8683.
Eat and greet – The annual Farm Bureau meeting and dinner drew a crowd to the Clinton High School cafeteria Tuesday evening for a meal of fried fish, shrimp and chicken strips. The 2017 Van Buren County Farm Family of the Year, the McMahans from Damascus, were also honored at the event. (Photo courtesy of Robert Potter/Arkansas Farm Bureau) NOTICE OF 2017 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION FOR SOUTH SIDE BEE BRANCH SCHOOL DISTRICT To elect one board member, Position three (3) to the South Side Bee Branch Board of Directors for a term of five years.
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Whereas, no more than one (1) candidate for School District Director has presented a petition or notice in writing to the County Board of Election Commissioners as required by 6-14-111, and Whereas, there are no other ballot issues to be submitted to the District Electors for consideration, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Board of Directors of the South Side Bee Branch School District requests the County Board of Election Commissioners open no polling places on the date of the School Election scheduled to be held on September 19, 2017, so that the election can be conducted by Absentee Ballot or Early Voting pursuant to Act 1295 of 2003.
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Obituaries
Juanita Brown Karen Bates
Karen G. (Bradford) Bates passed from this life on August 21, 2017. She was born August 10, 1947 in Heber Springs, Arkansas to George and Willodene (James) Bradford. She was raised in Eglantine and graduated from Shirley School. She then attended Petit Jean Vo-Tech for two years. Karen was married to the love of her life, Joe Bates. They were married for 47 years. Karen was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Bates, and her father, George Bradford. She is survived by her mother; two sons, Donnie Bates and wife Maryah, Chris Bates and wife Sara; five grandsons, Kendall, Jordan, Landon, Logan, and Luke Bates all of Clinton. She is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, family members, and friends. Karen worked at Wal-Mart for 27 years, where she was on the team that opened the eighth Wal-Mart store in Morrilton, Arkansas. A member of Choctaw Church of Christ, she enjoyed her Ladies’ Bible Class and loved her brothers and sisters in Christ very much. Pallbearers were Greg Pruss, Lanny Bates, Brent Bates, Timmy Pruss, Stanley Pruss, and Sam Shannon Jr. Honorary Pallbearers are Brian Golden, Todd Bates, and Randy Polston. Visitation was Thursday, August 24, 2017 and the funeral service was Friday, August 25, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Choctaw Church of Christ. Burial was in Hunter-Hill Cemetery in Clinton. Donations can be made to The Hunter-Hill Cemetery Fund or The Van Buren County Special School. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Karen's book of memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com
Daniel Collins
Daniel Earnest Collins, 64, of Leslie passed away Thursday August 24, 2017. Born January 20, 1953, in Clinton, Arkansas to the late Herbert D. (Hub) and Bonnie Jean Nolan Collins, Danny was a retired USDA inspector. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Leslie, a Mason at Wileys Cove Masonic Lodge No. 524, a beekeeper, and a jack of all trades. He also loved gardening, carpentry, animals, visiting with others, and fishing. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Brenda Morrison Collins; children, Brian and wife Loretta of Azel, Texas, Royce and wife Audrea Collins of Cleveland, Arkansas, Heith and wife Angie Collins of Camden, Arkansas, Josh and wife Brandi Collins of Marshall, Arkansas Seth Collins of Leslie, and Heather and husband Kenneth Hunter of St. Joe, Arkansas; siblings Donnie Collins of Dennard, Arkansas and George Collins of Leslie; 11 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews, friends and other family members. Danny is proceeded in death by his parents and a sister, Bonita Ann Collins. Services were 2 p.m. Sunday August 27, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Leslie with Brothers Tommy Jolly and Dave Watts officiating. Burial was at Leslie Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jeff McCoy, Scott Morrison, Eric Collins, Doug Morrison , Shane Morrison and Michael Morrison. Honorary Pallbearers: David Baker, James White, Ronald Watts and Larry Hoffman, Wade Smith Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Danny Collin's Book of Memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Juanita Rachaner Brown, 86, passed on August 22, 2017 in Little Rock after a 13-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Her grandparents emigrated from Austria and she was born to her parents, John and Johanna Rachaner on April 10, 1931 in the little community of New Dixie in Bigelow, Arkansas. She grew up there, attending St. Boniface Catholic Church and School. She raised four children while working outside the home. She had a strong work ethic which kept her busy from sunrise to sundown. Her last job was as a warrant supervisor with the Arkansas State Treasurer’s Office in Little Rock. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling, the Arkansas Garden Club and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by three sons, Mike Brown of Clinton, Arkansas, Gary Brown of Houston, Texas, and Jack Brown (Jill) of Littleton, Colorado; daughter, Becky Tyrrell (Brent) of Little Rock; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy Shaffron, Henrietta Fischer, and Shirley Sormani; and her brother, Gene Rachaner. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Christ the King Catholic Church in Little Rock on Friday, August 25 at 11 a.m., followed by burial at St. Boniface Cemetery at New Dixie (Bigelow). Memorials may be made to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Arkansas. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home. Ms. Brown’s online guest book: www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
Louis Smith
Louis Terrill Smith, 69, of Clinton, passed away August 26, 2017. He was born December
22, 1947 in Natchez, Mississippi to Lonnie Newton and Gwendolyn Alene Frith Smith. He served two tours in Vietnam in the United States Marine Corps and worked as an offshore Oil Rigger. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Lily; three brothers; and numerous other family and friends. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service.
Hyacinth Jenkins
Hyacinth Hood Jenkins, age 82 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Highland Court in Marshall. She was born in Earle, Arkansas on October 10, 1934 to Clarence R. Hood and Hyacinth Borton Hood. Hyacinth was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marshall. She owned and operated a Sears store in Marshall, Arkansas, for many years alongside her husband Jerome. Hyacinth was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, William Jerome Jenkins; one son, Romey Jenkins and wife Donna Kay of Marshall; one daughter, Scarlet King and husband Kem of Leslie; three grandchildren; and two sisters, Imogene Hawley and husband Stine of Sherwood and Barbara Hood and husband Dick Zapata of Louisville, Kentucky. Hyacinth is preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Dora Hood Dupslaff, Harriet Hood Bonds and Ginger Hood Young; and three brothers, C.R. Hood Jr., Paul Hood and Ron Hood. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in Birdeye, Arkansas. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas. In-
August 29, 2017 terment will be in the State Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye.
Aleta Barber
Aleta Delores Bradford Barber was born January 27, 1948 in Cleveland, Arkansas, a daughter to the late Orbie Mae Stracner Bradford and William Thomas Bradford. Aleta passed away on Wednesday, August 23 at the age of 69. Aleta was a member of the Smith Springs Missionary Baptist Church, she worked many years at Roadrunner and Dollar General. Mrs. Barber loved reading, sewing, gardening and painting. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Barber of Petit Jean; four daughters, Tamara Tallant and husband Steve of Vilonia, Amber Henry and husband James of Pennsylvania, Sabrina Cooney and husband Stephen of Hattieville, and Ashley Johns and husband Timothy of Lanty; brother James Wells of Hattieville; two sisters, Barbara Mason of Lanty and Virginia Jones of Morrilton; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were 10 a.m. Monday, August 28 at Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home. Interment was at Wolf Cemetery.
Kelly Flowers
Kelly Flowers, age 54, of Cleveland, Arkansas, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017. He was born December 11, 1962, in Morrilton, Arkansas. He worked for the Conway County Road Department and was a member of the Cleveland Ma-
sonic Lodge No. 473. Kelly enjoyed cattle farming, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his children and grandchildren, gardening and playing checkers. Survivors include his wife of 29 years Melinda Scroggins Flowers; parents, William Harold Flowers and Sherry Hill Flowers of Center Ridge; children, J.O. (Cassie) Bradshaw, Olivia (Lance) Baker, Jessica (Josh) Morton, Kelsey (Ethan) Banks, and Makayla (Jason) Watson; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Monday, August 28, at Sunnyside New Hope Church with Bro. Thomas Flowers officiating. Burial was at Lost Corner Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton.
Jennifer Betnar
Jennifer Lynn Betnar, the daughter of Jerry Betnar and Terri Lynn Betnar, was born in Conway, Arkansas on April 20, 1995 and passed away in North Little Rock, Arkansas on August 25, 2017 at the age of 22 years. She attended Grace Baptist Church in Choctaw, Arkansas and worked as a photographer. She enjoyed art, music, photography, crocheting and painting. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Connie and Ivia Betnar. She is survived by her parents Jerry Betnar and wife Jessica of North Little Rock and her mother Terri Betnar of Choctaw; two brothers, Michael Knight and wife Elizabeth of Ward and Jaren Betnar and wife Hannah of Conway; grandparents Don and Phyllis Knight of Clinton; and many other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 from noon until 2 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Choctaw and funeral services will be at the church at 2 p.m. by Rev. Terry Simpson. Interment will be in Fairbanks Cemetery with pallbearers Michael Knight, Jaren Betnar, Cody Knight, Caleb Pike, Doug Knight, Jack Knight and Jeff Knight.
Charles “Charlie” Wesley Smith, Jr. September 5, 1942 – January 9, 2017
Please Join Us to Celebrate His Life September 2, 2017 4:30 – 8:30 PM Smith Farm 349 N.W. Essie Rd. Clinton, AR 72031 Casual Attire, Food & Band Hosted by his daughters: Charla, Deedra & Tamara
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Clinton Police Department Patrol Activity Aug. 15-21, 2017 Incident reports – 14 Accidents – 6 Calls for service – 29 Property checks/extra patrols – 29 Motorist assists – 4 ATM/Bank escorts1 Other agency assists – 2 Funeral escorts – 1 Alarm – 2 Warnings issued – 14 Citations issued – 23 Employee training hours – 40 – One officer finished instructor development; one officer at CID training
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This man is being sought by police for questioning in the theft of an elderly man’s wallet at Walmart. If you recognize him, contact the Clinton Police Department at 745-4997.
Reward offered in newspaper theft More than 100 copies of The Voice of Van Buren County were stolen last week from the rack outside Cash Saver in Clinton. Copies of the paper were seen strewn along Rogers Street and up the hill toward the school on Tuesday. A Clinton Police
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officer said he saw them at one point, then went to retrieve them, but someone already had gathered them. This theft marks the fourth time the Voice has been victimized by vandals. The newspaper is offering a $100 reward
for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever stole the papers. Contact the Clinton Police Department at 745-4997 if you have any information about the thefts. The Voice is a locally owned and operated newspaper.
Aug. 28 – Spinach quiche, salad, bananas-pineapples-mandarin oranges, bread stick, cookie. Aug. 29 – Pot roast, oven-roasted potatoes, celery/carrots/onions, hot roll, apricots. Aug. 30 – Marinated chicken breast, pea and cheese salad, tomato wedges, creamsicle pie. Aug. 31 – Chef salad, cantaloupe, crackers, brownie. Clinton is open Monday-Thursday Damascus is open Tuesday and Thursday
Shirley Senior Center
Aug. 28 – Coun-
try fried steak/gravy, mashed potatoes, 5-way blend vegetables, hot roll, sherbet. Aug. 29 – Chicken strips, Montreal potatoes, green beans, jade salad. Aug. 30 – Pinto beans/ham, marinated tomatoes-cucumber, turnip greens, cornbread, pears. Aug. 31 – Submarine sandwich, macaroni salad, peaches. Shirley Center is open Monday-Thursday Scotland Senior Center Aug. 28 – Belgium waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, fresh fruit, Aug. 29 – White beans/ham, sliced onion and tomato, turnip greens, cornbread, peaches.
Aug. 30 – Biscuit casserole, tropical fruit, salad, graham crackers. Aug. 31 – Pot roast, oven-roasted potatoes, celery-carrots-onions, roll, pears. Scotland center is open Monday-Thursday
Fairfield Bay Senior Center
Aug. 29 – Country fried steak/gravy, mashed potatoes, 5-way blend vegetables, hot roll, sherbet. Aug. 30 – Chicken and dressing, broccoli, carrots, fruit cocktail cake. Aug. 31 – Submarine sandwich, macaroni salad, peaches. Fairfield Bay center is open Tuesday-Friday
Clinton School Menus / Aug. 28-Sept. 1 Junior & Senior High
Aug. 28 – Breakfast: Cereal, graham crackers, fruit. Lunch: Chicken noodles/French bread or mini corn dogs, salad, baked beans, fruit/juice. Aug. 29 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Chicken fajita flatbread melt or pizza quesadilla, salad, corn, fruit/smoothie. Aug. 30 – Breakfast: Cereal, doughnut, fruit. Lunch: Baked turkey or Salisbury steak, creamed potatoes, green beans, wheat roll, fruit. Aug. 31 – Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast. Lunch:
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Aug. 28 – Breakfast: Cereal, apple delight, applesauce. Lunch: Ham & cheese on flatbread, black-eyed peas, peaches. Aug. 29 – Breakfast: Pancakes, bacon, orange wedges. Lunch: Grilled barbecue chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, biscuit, orange Aug. 30 – Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuit, pears. Lunch: Hot dog, tater tots, carrots & broccoli w/ Ranch, pears.
Aug. 31 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit. Lunch: Mexican pie, great northern beans, muffin square, applesauce. Sept. 1 – No school
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Aug. 28 – Breakfast: Mini French toast or cereal. Lunch: Chicken patty sandwich, french fries, cucumber slices, bel pepper strips, fruit. Aug. 29 – Breakfast: Chicken patty, biscuit or cereal. Lunch: Beef taco, salad cup, pinto beans, corn on the cob, fruit, chocolate chip cookie. Aug, 30 – Breakfast: Strawberry banana yogurt, chocolate chip muffin or cereal. Lunch: Chicken strips, mashed potatoes/gravy, California blend, fruit, hot roll, Scooby-Doo Gum. Aug. 31 – Breakfast: Mini strawberry splash pan or cereal. Lunch: Burrito-cheese/chili, corn chips, Ranch-style beans, baby carrots, fruit, strawberry banana yogurt.
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Page 6 Lewis from page 1 (That, and I wasn't near LA, so it still seemed far-fetched at the time.) So, I met my first husband and we married quickly and moved to Florida. We ended up back in Arkansas, where we had our daughter. Life became about raising a family at that point and acting was put on the back burner for several years. Eventually, my husband and I divorced and we were living in Idaho where I tried to get into theater, but never seemed to have the time. During my time in Idaho, and after my divorce from my first husband, I met Derrick. He has been the catalyst in me pursuing my dream. Derrick and I have been together for 12 years, married for 10, and he has always been extremely supportive of my career. He has taken off work to drive me to auditions or film shoots, when my anxiety became too much to bear. He has encouraged me and talked me into not giving up when things got too difficult. He has paid for my head shots when I needed them updated. He has taken care of the kids when I'm absent filming, even if it was for 10 days, like most recently, when the feature film that I wrote, directed, produced and starred in, "Be-
yond Dark," was filming in North Carolina for 10 days. He has always been there for me and the family. We had our first son in 2009 and our second in 2012, and all of my children root for their mommy and they are supportive of me even when I'm away. I am truly blessed. I really began to dig my heels into acting when we moved to Maryland in 2013. Since then, I have been in several feature films, a few short films and several episodic television shows that recreate actual crimes that have taken place. Those credits include, "House of Cards," "For My Man," "For My Woman" (where I had a lead role), "Nightmare Next Door," "Copycat Killers," "Saved," "Who The Bleep Did I Marry?" and others. It was only by happenstance that "Beyond Dark" came to be. I saw a post in an acting group on Facebook where a gentleman by the name of Kenneth Tolbert made a post about the recent clown sightings and if anyone would be interested in making a film about it. I did the Facebook equivalent of raising my hand, but no one had volunteered to write it. So I chimed in that I was a two-time published author (two children's books that you can find on Amazon.com, "President Pickler's
Pockets" and "Whoa, Willy!") and being that I was an English minor in college got me the gig of writing the script. I had never written a screenplay before, but it has won in three film festivals thus far, and I will be entering it in others when I have the funds to do so. I wrote the script in two weeks, set up casting calls and auditions and brought together an amazing cast and crew and we did the unheard of, and made an entire feature film, 120 pages, in 10 days. On less than $1,000. Absolutely unheard of. The film will be edited and ready for release this winter, no later than Spring 2018, where we will enter the finished project into film festivals. Kenneth has since gone on to become one of my nearest and dearest friends. We are like family. All because of a Facebook post. See how God works and brings people together? I have also written another screenplay, a short film, called "A Silence So Loud" based on an anechoic chamber in Minnesota. Its a thriller and it proves to be very scary and has a great twist to it. That one has also been winning at film festivals, most recently, it won second place in the Hollywood International Motion Pictures Film Festival. I have actual-
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in has a dark undertone, being that they are thrillers or horror films, our hearts and souls are deeply rooted in Christ and we know that without him, we can do nothing and we can be nothing. It is he who has put these desires in our hearts and we know that with him, we will see our dreams realized. As for my current work, Loran and I are set to film our two short films, "The Jacobs File" and "A Silence So Loud" in November in Mississippi. In January/February, we are looking at filming "Redemption's Price" in Mississippi and New Orleans. A brilliant upand-coming author, Scott Shealy, has written a gripping novel called "Sadistic Endeavors," for which he wants Loran and me to both be in and direct. I have three more feature films that I'll be filming in 2018, "Courage and Honor," "Harmatia" and "The Sweetest Revenge." Loran and I are also writing other projects, together and separately, that will be filmed at later dates. We are quite busy. But abundantly blessed. Here is the link to my IMDb page, where all of my credits are listed. http:// w w w. i m d b . c o m / name/ nm6088327/ ?ref_=nv_sr_3
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Watching history Photos by Denise Burgess
The Clinton Junior High students get a first-hand look at history in the making as they observed the Great American Solar eclipse Aug. 21 at the football field. Students and staff recorded various data recordings which included: temperature change, ultraviolet light change and how it affected shadows. The next solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024, and Clinton will be in the path of totality.
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Football Fever Clinton Yellow Jackets 2017 Clinton wins Pottsville scrimmage
A crowd gathers in the Cash Saver parking lot for the Yellow Jacket Steak-out, a fundraiser for the football team, Saturday. (Photo by Robert Snyder/for the Voice)
Clinton chalked up a victory in the Aug. 22 scrimmage against the Pottsville Apaches. (Photos by Amanda Sowell)
Bragging rights are at stake in the Yellow Jackets’ Sept. 1 season-opener against Heber Springs. The non-conference Battle of the Little Red begins at 7 p.m. Friday at the home of the Panthers. The Jackets brought home the trophy last year, winning the game 28-20. Clinton will be coming off a 27-14 victory in last week’s scrimmage game against Pottsville. Clinton also won two 7 on 7 tournament championships this summer. The Jackets ended last season with an 8-3 record, tied for first in the conference with six wins and one loss. The team averaged 32.8 points per game and gave up 16.3 points. The pre-season scouting report on the Jackets notes that there are five returning offensive starters and five returning defensive starters. Some players to watch are seniors Hunter Passmore and Nate Lonnon and juniors Sky Davidson and Caleb Bowman. Sophomore Weston Amos will be taking the snaps this season. Senior Charleston Sowell has been named to 501 Life magazine’s 2017 Football Team. The selections are made by coaches and are equally weighted between on- and off-field attributes, the magazine says. The players will be featured throughout the football season online and in 501 Sports Extra.
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Roy Moore first up to lasso Cowboy Catfish Supper Music for the Cowboy Catfish Supper begins Wednesday afternoon as Roy Moore performs from 5-7 p.m. This kicks off a week of great music and delicious catfish with the proceeds going to support the Meals on Wheels program (home-delivered meals) in Van Buren County. Entertainment at the Senior Center in Clinton will take place Wednesday through Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. each evening and going until 7 p.m. Roy Moore has been playing regularly at the Van Buren County Senior Center for about 2½ years. He has a unique way of incorporating guitar with keyboard to play some great country classics and rockabilly music. Roy has designed his keyboard with a feature that allows him to access chords and notes with a foot pedal which corresponds to what he is playing on his guitar. It is ingenuous how he adapted his Yamaha keyboard with the foot pedal, but it is also a great way to get a fuller sound when playing. For three or four years he played an instrument with his feet called an auto orchestrator. It got the bass and rhythm going and added some melody notes as well. Roy shared with me that he has been playing for 65 years. He said the first guitar that he got was $10 at a pawn shop when he was 15 years old, living in Ivanhoe, California. He didn't
have enough money to buy the guitar so he worked one school day in an orange orchard with the migrant workers and earned enough to buy that old Spanish-style guitar at the pawn shop. At 14 years old, Roy learned how to play the mandolin at church, and he said that when one person was taught how to play an instrument, they would teach another person so that the learning would continue. He said that the first place he played was in church. Later Roy would play lead guitar for a band called Detour and also played for the band Carousel. He would also perform solo on many occasions. One time he played at Sequoia National Park in California when snow was piled up about 12 feet high and they drove through burrowed-out tunnels of snow. Roy also played at Coral Cassino in Santa Barbara and for OPEC. When he and his wife, Louise, lived in Santa Barbara, Roy had his own refrigeration and heating business. He sold it when they moved back to Clinton, Arkansas in 2002. His parents had lived in Arkansas, and although he lived in California for many years, Arkansas is where Roy was born. This past Thursday, August 24, Roy Moore turned 80. It was his last regular performance that he did every week at the Senior Center, and the staff gave him a real send-off with a colorful Money Tree and a
card with many signatures of well-wishers who enjoyed listening to his music. He will be missed there; but was invited back to play whenever he can. The next concert at the Senior Center after Roy Moore's Wednesday night performance will be King's Highway, who will be playing Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. as Mark Gammill, Louis Dawson and the bunch play some great old-fashioned gospel music. Always a good concert, King's Highway specializes in great southern gospel and contemporary music. Musicians in King's Highway include: Gammill, lead guitar and vocals; Dawson, bass and vocals; Becky Wood on rhythm guitar, vocals and drums; Sheila Farmer on keyboard and vocals; Lyla Campora on vocals and is a songwriter; Darin Farmer on rhythm guitar; and sometimes Natalie Farmer (Darin and Shiela's daughter) sings with the group and does "sign" for one of the songs. The third group is fairly new to the Clinton circuit, but we have been playing off and on for about seven years, playing mostly in Searcy County, Arkansas, in the Marshall and Leslie area where most of the members of the gospel band "Spirit Breez" reside. Spirit Breez will be playing Friday afternoon at 5-7 p.m. This upbeat gospel band plays a lot of contemporary praise and wor-
ship songs; but we do a lot of old favorites as well. Songs such as “Life's Railway to Heaven,” “Try a Little Kindness” and “Long Black Train” are some of the standards we do in our gospel band along with some originals. Members of Spirit Breez include Diane Huntley on guitar and vocals; Peggy Ragland on mandolin and vocals; Duane Moffitt on guitar and vocals; Don and Diana Nash on guitar and vocals; Danny Wheeler on bass and vocals; and myself, Jeff Stansbery, on guitar and vocals. Surrounded by some awesome talented singers and musicians, I am honored to have them in my band, Spirit Breez. Last but definitely not least are some good friends and extremely talented musicians as well – The Elites are coming Saturday afternoon between 5 and 7 p.m., playing some great country, classic rock and blues music. This band includes Rick Sundelin on lead guitar and vocals; Nate Rolen on rhythm guitar/bass and vocals; Art Gomez on bass and saxophone; and Janice Sundelin on drums. Nate Rolen has a CD out called "Shake Hands with
a Soldier." The CD is packed with great original songs by Nate, some of which you'll likely hear when you come to the Senior Center Friday night. So make your plans to come out and enjoy these great local bands! It is a real treat to do what you enjoy doing – music – and then be rewarded for it with a catfish supper! Now that's the best of both worlds; and I think I'm speaking for the rest of the bands when I say it will truly be an enjoyable experience! This will be Van Buren County Aging Program's 12th Annual Cowboy Catfish Supper. This year’s event will be Wednesday, August 30, through Saturday, September 2 from 5-7 p.m. Pamala Draeger, county coordinator states: "Our fundraiser supports Meals on Wheels in Van Buren County, which provides home delivered meals to the homebound elderly in our community. These are the most vulnerable and needy of our seniors as they are the most likely to be unable to adequately care for themselves." "Will you help sponsor this fourday event with a do-
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nation? Supplies, a cash donation of any amount and/or a door prize for one or all four nights would be greatly appreciated. We have a few incentives for those who are able to be more generous," Pam says. "For a donation of $250, we offer the opportunity for you to advertise your business all four nights of the event by sponsoring a table which you can decorate with your own promotional material. A donation of $100 will put your advertisement on a napkin holder that will be seen by those who come to one of the Senior Centers for a noon meal. Each additional location is only $25 more ($100 for one center, $200 for all five centers for a whole year). “Your donation could even be doubled. We are thrilled that Modern Woodmen of America has generously offered matching funds up to $2,500!” Make plans to come out and support this very worthwhile community cause, listen to some great music, and enjoy some delicious catfish and desserts supplied by county EH Clubs and others.
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Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. If you can identify this 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 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 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 Baptist Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane Dennard,AR Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 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
Kingdoms Gate Ministries 10973 Hwy 16E PO Box 335 Shirley, AR. 72153 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, Shirley 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 Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 MainLine 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 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 745-4859 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 Shirley First Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171 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 New Tabernacle 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467
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Fishing Report
Falling lake temps and a leveling off of the water have made Greers Ferry a late August hot spot.
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Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir
(updated 8-232017) Bates Field and Stream (501-4701846) said the water is its usual stain and is at a normal level. Surface temperature on the water was 90 degrees Tuesday. Bream remain excellent. They’re being found around lily pads and the shoreline. Use worms or crickets. Crappie fishing is good. Crappie are working around the cypress trees and in creek channels. Minnows or jigs will work. Bass are good. Try a topwater, especially early, and plastic worms for the deeper reactions. Catfishing is fair on trotlines.
Little Red River
(updated 8-232017) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service said the Little Red continues to receive around 4-6 hours of generation on weekdays
and lesser amounts on weekends. Midges, soft hackles and sowbugs, along with wooly buggers, are working well for fly anglers. Pink colored Trout Magnets are recommended for spin fishing. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150).
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 461.17 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 462.04 msl Oct. 1-April 30; 463.04 msl May 1-June 1; 462.54 msl June 1-Sept. 30). (updated 8-232017) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-9401318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake as of Tuesday was at 461.18 feet msl and falling with evaporation and generation. The lake is 1.36 feet below normal pool of 462.54 feet msl. The water temp has warmed
back up to the high 80s again. The lake is still in summer mode but has lots and lots of new threadfin shad all over the lake. They have spread out nicely. A big shout out to Tom Bly, our AGFC fisheries biologists. Another couple of years of stockings and raising in nursery pond, the whole lake will be back full of threadfin. The hybrid and white bass are eating throughout the day and night and are using the 40-46-feet range and even falling out to a 50-55-feet range at times. Use spoons, in-line spinners, swimbaits, and topwater baits. Some fish are schooling at different times throughout the day at a lot of places, but for the most part the best is yet to come as they are blowing up and going right back down, while single fish are coming up sporadically here and there. But all of the schooling will get better every day as we go forward. No report on walleye. The crappie fishing is still good, from re-
ports from several anglers, at about 18-30 feet of water on jigs and minnows fished vertically. The catfish are still being caught on a variety of baits all over the lake day and night. The bream are eating crawlers and crickets, in-line spinners and small crankbaits from real shallow out to 30 feet. The black bass are eating well from real shallow and a bunch out in 25-40 feet and some schools are out to 50 feet. Some schooling is going on sporadic as well; try C-rigs, football heads, jighead worms, Texas rigged worms. and the wind-blown spinnerbait and crankbait bite is good as well. (updated 8-232017) Cody S. Smith of FishGreersFerry. com (501-691-5701) said unseasonably cool temperatures continue to dominate across north central Arkansas and the fish are responding well. Greers Ferry is currently at 461 feet and 1.5 feet low in comparison to normal pool at this time. Cooler weather and precipitation have backed the surface temperatures off from summer highs around 90 degrees. They had fallen off to the low 80s over the last couple of weeks with surface temps rebounding to the high 80s this past week. With the short- and longterm forecast looking to be much cooler than average temps look for the late summer early fall transition to really get go-
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ing. Fish and bait are starting to show up in good numbers much shallower than they have been over the last month. Most of the shad are utilizing 10-24 feet with select pods in 3-8 feet. These areas seem to be holding the highest concentrations of fish. Mixed bags continue for their guide boats on a daily basis – 7-9 species on a single trip are and will continue to be the norm right on into October. Cody says their gamefish have responded well to the shad stockings and baitfish populations are on the rise. Gamefish are stuffed full and look as good as he has seen them in several years. With continued stocking efforts and habitat improvement projects, Greers Ferry Lake is well on its way to producing some really good bags for tournament and recreational anglers alike. Shad-imitating baits, along with live bait rigs, are your best options for a great bite right now.
Harris Brake Lake
(updated 8-232017) Harris Brake Lake Resort (501889-2745) said the water is stained and at a normal level. Bass are biting well. Anglers are getting good results with topwater baits as well as crankbaits. Bream are fair on worms or crickets. Crappie improved a little, with fair results on minnows and jigs. Catfishing was good, but
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Lake Overcup
(updated 8-232017) Johnny “Catfish” Banks at Overcup Bait Shop and R.V. Park (501-3549007) said water level is high about 3 feet clarity is good. Water temperature is good around 85 degrees. Bass are still doing well. Bream are on their beds again but have slowed down some. Catfish are doing well in shallow water around buckbrush on nightcrawlers and minnows. Crappie are slow but are starting to catch 10-15 a morning, 10-13 inches in 5-8 feet of water in the channels.
Brewer Lake
(updated 8-232017) Larry Walters at Bones Bait Shop (501-354-9900) said water is dingy and is at a high level. Surface temperature on Tuesday morning was 84 degrees. The most action was coming from catfish. The bite was excellent, with catfish very active in the creeks. Use minnows or chicken livers. Bass were fair in the deeper water. Crappie were fair and were found about 6 feet of depth around brush piles. Use minnows or jigs. Bream fishing has fallen off, and anglers report poor results. The bream that showed interest were going after worms or crickets.
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH PENTALTIES AND FEES FOR CERTAIN ANIMAL CONTROL VIOLATIONS. WHEREAS: The Van Buren County Quorum Court passed Ordinance No. 2015-08 on March 19, 2015 for the purpose of establishing an administrative board to conduct the affairs of the Van Buren County Animal Shelter; and
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WHEREAS: Ordinance No. 2015-08 inadvertently repealed Ordinance No. 2013-09, Section 3, Part J, which set violations and penalties relative to animal control; and WHEREAS: This Ordinance is necessary to re-instate violations and penalties relative to animal control; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: A. DEFINITIONS 1. Animal: Any description of vertebrate, excluding homo sapiens. 2. Animal at Large: a. Any animal shall be considered an ‘animal at large’ when it is not under the physical control of the animal’s owner or harborer, or its authorized representative by leash, cord, chain, fence or enclosure of sufficient strength or construction to contain the animal, or by other effective means of restraint or control; or b. An animal intruding upon the property of another person or upon public property and not under the physical control referred to herein shall be deemed ‘running at large’. An animal within an automobile or other vehicle shall not be deemed ‘running at large’ if the animal is physically confined to the vehicle. An animal shall not be considered ‘at large’ when on the premises of the owner or harborer thereof; or if the animal is being used in the hunting of wildlife. c. The definition of Animal at Large shall not include livestock. 3. Animal Shelter: Any facility operated by a humane society, or municipal agency, or any authorized agent, for the purpose of impounding animals under the authority of this Ordinance or state law, for care, confinement - return to owner, adoption, or euthanasia. 4. Livestock: means a horse, mule, bovine animal, goat, sheep, swine, chicken, duck, or similar animal or fowl raised or used for farm purposes. 5. Vicious Animal: a. Any animal that attacks, bites, or injures human beings or domesticated animals without adequate provocation, or which because of temperament, conditioning, or training, has a known propensity to attack, bite, or injure human beings or domesticated animals. b. Any animal owned or harbored, primarily or in part, for the purpose of animal fighting, breeding fighting animals, or trained for animal fighting. Notwithstanding the above definition, no animal shall be declared vicious if the person or the animal attacked or bitten by said animal was teasing, tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the animal or the person was committing or attempting to commit a crime. No animal shall be declared vicious if the animal can be deemed to be protecting or defending a human being within the immediate vicinity of the animal from an unjustified trespass, attack or assault. No animal shall be declared vicious if the animal was protecting or defending its young from attack or assault. B. PENALTIES AND FINES 1. Any person who commits the offense of cruelty to animals shall be deemed guilty of a class A misdemeanor and shall be subject to fines and penalties as prescribed in A.C.A. Section 5-4-401 (up to one year imprisonment and $1,000.00 fine). 2. The following animal control violations shall be misdemeanor offenses punishable by fines in the following amounts: a. Illegally discarding a live animal ‘dumping’ which shall include leaving animal(s) at the Animal Shelter after hours without express written permission $I,000.00 b. Owning an animal at large $50.00 c. Owning a vicious animal at large $500.00 d. All other offenses $25.00 C. INTERFERENCE No person shall interfere with, hinder, or molest the animal control authority in the performance of its duty or seek to release any animal in the control of the animal control authority, except as herein provided.
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS CO-2017-4 Notice of Petition to reduce Lots to Acreage by Cal & Velores Graham
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D. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE If any part of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid, such part shall be deemed severable and the invalidity thereof shall affect the remaining parts of this Ordinance. E. EMERGENCY This ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare, it is therefore declared that an emergency exists and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. DATED THIS 17th DAY OF AUGUST, 2017 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford County Clerk
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Puppies everywhere – A cage is no place for puppies to grow up, and these fellows are getting bigger every day at the animal shelter. They are playful and energetic. The pups on the left are Mountain Cur/lab mix and the trio on the right are pit/Catahoula mix. Come meet them at the SNYP Arkansas shelter. Adoption fees are $75 and include some shots and spaying or neutering.
SNYP launches shoe drive SNYP Arkansas is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser on September 6, 2017 until November 1, 2017 to raise funds for purchasing a heating and air conditioning system. SNYP Arkansas will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used and new shoes collected, as Funds2Orgs will issue a check for the collected shoes. Those dollars will benefit purchase of heating and air conditioning. Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used and new shoes at SNYP Arkansas Spay/ Neuter Clinic and Animal Shelter, 187 Tester Street Clinton, AR. 72031 All donated shoes will then be redis-
tributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of micro-enterprise (small business) partners. Funds2Orgs works with micro-entrepreneurs in helping them create, maintain and grow small businesses in developing countries where economic opportunity and jobs are limited. Proceeds from the sales of the shoes collected in shoe drive fundraisers are used to feed, clothe and house their families. One budding entrepreneur in Haiti even earned enough to send to her son to law school. "We are excited about our shoe drive," said Lori Treat, founder of SNYP Arkansas. “We know that most people have extra shoes in
their closets they would like to donate to us. By doing so, we raise money for heating and air conditioning, and we have the chance to help families in developing nations who need economic opportunities. It's a win-win for everyone.” By donating gently worn, used and new shoes to the SNYP Arkansas, the shoes will be given a second chance and make a difference in people’s lives around the world. SNYP’s mission is to reduce the number of area shelter intake and euthanasia rates through educating the public about the need of spay and neuter. For more information, contact Lori Treat at 7457697.
SNYP fundraisers
S a t u r d a y, Sept. 2: SNYP will run a concession stand at the soap box derby race in Clinton at 5 p.m. Stop by and grab a burger or hot dog and support your local animal shelter. Races last until 8 p.m. on Factory Road by the Van Buren County Library. S a t u r d a y, Oct. 21: It’s time for Dogtoberfest at the Archey Fork Park behind Subway. $25/ table for-profit vendors, free for non-profits. Sponsored by SNYP Arkansas and Fuzzy Hearts Animal Rescue. Pet of the week – Misty is a gorgeous yellow lab with lots of love to give. She is good with other dogs, cats and kids. She’s young and loves being outside. If you are an outdoorsy person, Misty is for you. Come visit Misty at the animal shelter on Tester Street behind Simmons Bank on U.S. Highway 65 South or call 745-7697.
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ing Loan If you have any questions regarding any Community Service Programs, please contact the Outreach Worker in your county or visit www.Ozarkopp.org. For all programs, clients must call to schedule appointments. Below are the days and hours each office is open to the public. Appointments take precedent, but walk-ins are welcome. Office hours in Van Buren County are 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. The office is at 100 Success Drive, Clinton, telephone: 7452437. In Searcy County, office hours are 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesday at 110 Ruff St., Marshall, (870) 4482414.