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SALC getting ready for holidays
The new library in Damascus has been opened since June 2.
Check it out in Damascus Clinton isn't the only town that has a new library. The Damascus branch of the Van Buren County Library system officially opened on June 2. "It is absolutely great," says librarian Karen Martin. "I have about three times the space I had at the other building." The new space is 1,800 square feet, she says, and visitor numbers have increased, too. "We are seeing more people who have just realized that Damascus has a library," Martin says. "We were able to have our summer
reading program in the new building and we had a great attendance for that." She says a main attraction is the children's area where "the books are more accessible to the kiddos." The children, she said, read more than 1,200 books this summer. "Come in and check out our new facility because we have a lot to offer," including four public computers with wifi, a children's computer, audio books and DVDs, Martin says. Library hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
It’s that time again! The students and staff of the Shirley Alternative Learning Center (SALC) are getting ready for their annual holiday food boxes. Every year during both the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, SALC works hard to purchase, pack and provide food boxes for families in the community who are in need of a little help to make the holidays a more enjoyable time. Throughout the year, food boxes are put together with a wide variety of canned goods and other non-perishable foods. These boxes are then donated to area families. In years past, the Shirley Food Pantry only provided food boxes to families with children who attended Shirley School District. However, as times got harder, the food pantry was able to expand its shelves a bit and provide to others in the community as well. Some may be single parents who have younger children not yet in school. Some may be elderly individuals who just need a little
The Shirley Food Pantry provides meals for families that need a little help. help making it through the month. Regardless of the situation, Shirley Food Pantry does its best to help take care of this need. During Thanksgiving and Christmas, SALC staff, in conjunction with the teachers and administration of Shirley School, puts together a list of children and families in the district who are good candidates to receive holiday food boxes. SALC staff will then contact the head of the household offering the service of the
food pantry. Once the calls are made and the boxes confirmed, it is time to go shopping. With the help of donations made by individuals, churches, and other organizations, SALC is able to place big food orders and purchase all the food needed to fill the boxes. Not only will families get a regular food box like the ones given out all year, they will also receive a Thanksgiving/Christmas dinner box that has all the fixings for a family feast complete
with pumpkin pie and a turkey or ham. Last year alone, SALC sent out approximately 120 boxes during each holiday. Anyone wishing to make a donation of either money or food to help the Shirley Food Pantry is welcome to contact Angie Williams at the Shirley Alternative Learning Center, (501) 7234907, e-mail angie. williams@shirley.k12. ar.us or mail donations to 201 Blue Devil Drive, Shirley, AR 72153.
Hickman gets 40 years Jerry L. Hickman pleaded guilty last week to charges from a 2014 accident that left two men dead. Hickman, 41, of Bee Branch, was driving a logging truck through road construction in Clinton on June 2, 2014, when the wreck occurred. According to authorities, Hickman had been using methamphetamine that day and was free on probation for meth possession at the time. Last week in Van Buren County Circuit Court, Hickman entered a negotiated plea of guilty to two counts of negligent homicide, 10 counts of first-degree felony battery and six counts of second-degree fel-
Hickman ony battery. According to a toxicology report the methamphetamine content in Hickman's blood at the time of the crash was 0.54. Judge H.G. Foster sentenced Hickman to two 20-year sentences to be served consecutively, the maximum sentence. He also ordered Hickman to pay $15,525 in restitution to Mobley Contractors in Morrilton.
Two men died and more than a dozen others were injured when the truck overturned and spilled logs that struck the workers on the Archey Creek bridge. Those killed were Ricardo Trochez, 40, of Atkins and Hubert Keith Moore, 51, of Chester. The bridge has been named in their memory. The owner of the log truck, Don Allen Pearson, has faced his own legal problems since the crash. He was among those charged in Operation Ice Storm in September 2014. He was sentenced to three years of probation after pleading guilty to distribution of methamphetamine in November 2015.
Jackets pound the Pirates The Clinton Yellow Jackets burst on the scene and never looked
back in Friday night's conference opener in Greenland. Football Fever, Pages 8-9. (Photo by Abi Leonard)
Notes Hunter's Ed class
Car vs. motorcycle
A collision between a car and a motorcycle occurred about 4:40 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, near the Exxon station in downtown Clinton. One of the people involved in the accident was taken by ambulance to Ozark Health Medical Center. No other details were available. (Photo by Robert Snyder/for The Voice)
A Hunter's Education class has been scheduled for 8 a.m.6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at the downtown Clinton Fire Department. The free class is mandatory for anyone born after Dec. 31, 1968, who wants to hunt in Arkansas. For more information or to register call Jay Hagans at (501) 592-2472. You can also register online at HunterEd. com.
It's official
Timothy Barnes has retained the Zone 5 seat on the Clinton School Board. The term is for five years. According to officials results, Barnes received 62 votes to 42 votes for challenger Justin Bintliff. The school millage vote was 98 for, 75 against. The total tax is 36.8 mills. In the South Side School District, the school millage vote was 1 for, 4 against. The total tax is 38.6 mills. In the Shirley School District, the
millage vote was 13 for, 9 against. The total tax is 35.5 mills.
Flu shots
The flu vaccine will be offered at the Van Buren County Health Unit, 526 Quality Drive, Clinton, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 28. Bring your drivers license and insurance card. Your insurance will be charged if it covers the vaccine, but there will be no charge to the public. For more information call 745-2485.
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Mainstreet Kids
Mainstreet Kids in both Shirley and Clinton worked together to make a farm animal scene and won Best of Show at the county fair. ( Photo by Shauna Rushing)
September 27, 2016
Teen volunteers – Students from the food and nutrition classes at Shirley (above) and Clinton high schools volunteered with Farm Bureau’s Farmers for a Day exhibit at the Van Buren County Fair. Shirley’s teacher is Brooke Loter (front row left in top photo) and Clinton’s teacher is Valerie Lawson (not pictured). (Photos by Cindy Wilson)
Carole Evans from Van Buren County Literacy Council visited Mainstreet Kids in Shirley last Tuesday. She read with the students and gave each of the 30 kids a Skippyjon Jones book. (Photo by Shannon Baker)
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Philips runs for Bay constable Former three-term Constable Ingram Philips recently announced for re-election against incumbent Scott Handford in Indian Rock Township (Fairfield Bay). Serving as township constable from 2008-2014, Philips is a patrolman with the Fairfield Bay Police Department. He is CEO of “City Watch Safety and Security” that has provided 911 road signs and a free “neighborhood watch” brochure in its third edition. It is currently being redistributed to residences and businesses in the community. “Public service seems to be in my blood,” states Philips. “My dad was a WWII Coast Guardsman and uncles were U.S. Navy and Army Air Corps. I served in the Army for 30 years. Sworn law enforcement officers and our fire, communicators and emergency medical personnel share a kinship in helping others in times of need. Re-election as constable would be a cherished honor to me.” An Arkansas constable is a Constitutional officer. He/she is elected from townships based on population for two-year periods. Fairfield Bay is of the size that the township boundaries are almost the same as the city limits. Constables, in order to serve as law enforcement officers, must receive state-accredited training, be certified by the Arkansas Commission, maintain annual continuing education and fire arms qualification, wear a standard uniform and provide a marked vehicle, weapons and equipment. They do not receive pay or benefits, however, some counties provide a stipend. In Van Buren County, no constable is paid. The county has positions for 14 constables; most, unfilled. Constables can be police officers, deputies and auxiliaries at the same time. Philips is a policeman; Handford, a deputy. Both are certified by the State.
Philips “I ran in 2008 on certain principles that I run on today,” Philips said. “To be highly visible, very active in civic events, placing residential and business security and safety as Job 1. I seek to be equally responsive to residents and guests without regard to political party or any other social mark. I will continue to learn and apply myself diligently to the laws of the state. I love living here, contributing to the community’s well-being.” In addition to serving with the Fairfield Bay Police, he is data administrator for the Bay Fire Department and assists the city’s Emergency Management coordinator. He is a crime prevention specialist certified by Texas and trained as an Arkansas court security officer. Philips and his wife, Mary, founded the cancer charity, “Care Cap Connections” in 2006, a volunteer association that has made and given away over 74,000 garments to women and girls undergoing chemotherapy. Th two are members of the Presbyterian Kirk of the Hills where they sing with the choir.
Runners Leg It for the Library – A beautiful day, great location, enthusiastic participants and plenty of food and water made for a great time Saturday, Sept. 17, at the 2016 Leg It for the Library Race at Choctaw Park. Ovreall winner of the race was Desiree Lewis with a run time of 14:48:539.
Gator hunt – Jonathan Ross (left), one of two Van Buren County men who won a permit to take part in a statewide gator hunt, got this 8-foot, 10-inch long alligator in the Arkansas River near Dumas on Sept. 17. Accompanying Ross were Blake Hillenburg (center) and Jeremy Hillenberg.
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School Menus | Sept. 26-30 Shirley Schools
Monday - Breakfast: Mini pancakes or cereal, ham, fruit cup. Lunch: Beef fingers, mashed potatoes, Oriental veggies, apple slices with caramel, rolls. Tuesday - Breakfast: Breakfast burrito or cereal and cheese stick, hash brown triangle. Lunch: Pizza, salad, seasoned corn, pineapple/banana bling, iced brownie. Wednesday - Breakfast: Sausage cheese biscuit or cereal and biscuit half, banana half, cranberries. Lunch: Chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese, salad, veggie strips/ranch, fresh fruit/dip. Thursday - Breakfast: Waffles and ham slice or cereal and Goldfish grahams, peaches. Lunch: Smoked turkey wrap, tater tots, baked beans, strawberry cup. Friday - Breakfast: Oatmeal or cereal, honey grahams, spiced apples. Lunch: Ham and cheese stromboli, french fries, carrot/jicama sticks/ranch, Orange Smiles.
Clinton Elementary
Monday - Breakfast: Cereal, Nutri-grain bar, peaches. Lunch: Chicken strips, mixed vegetables, broccoli/ranch, pears. Tuesday - Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, apple half. Lunch: Turkey wrap, baked beans, chips, strawberries. Wednesday - Breakfast: Egg and cheese wrap, pears. Lunch:
Pork roast with gravy, creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, peaches. Thursday - Breakfast: Breakfast bagel, pineapple. Lunch: Taco, northern beans, muffin square, pineapple. Friday - Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, tropical fruit. Lunch: Pizza quesadilla, corn, salad, Mandarin oranges.
Clinton Junior & Senior High
Monday - Breakfast: Cereal, graham crackers, orange wedges. Lunch: Chicken noodles and French bread or mini corn dogs, salad, green beans, peaches/ smoothie. Tuesday - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Pizza quesadilla or grilled chicken flatbread melt, salad, corn, juice/ mixed fruit. Wednesday - Breakfast: Biscuit, sausage, apple wedges. Lunch: Pork roast or chicken patty, creamed potatoes, broccoli and cheese, rolls, pineapple. Thursday - Cereal, mini glazed doughnuts, pears. Lunch: Mexican pie or soft taco, northern beans, muffin, strawberry cup, applesauce. Friday - Breakfast: Cereal, French toast sticks, applesauce. Lunch: Manwich or pork rib patty on bun, tater wedges, coleslaw, pears.
Obituaries
Jean Lomberson
Jean Ellen Lomerson passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016, in Conway, Arkansas. Formerly of Formosa, Arkansas, she was born December 15, 1929. She will always be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Charles (Chuck) Russell Lomerson Sr., mother Floy Rice and father Edward Lance of New Jersey. Ms. Lomerson is survived by her son, Charles (Chuck) Russel Lomerson Jr. (Deborah) of Conway; sister Joyce Kleedorf-
er of Formosa; brothers Keith Lance (Marjorie) and Dorrance Lance, both of New Jersey; grandchildren, Charles Lomerson III (Shannon) of Searcy, Arkansas, and Candice Rae Lomerson of Greenbrier, Arkansas; and numerous great- and great-grea-grandchildren. There will be no services per Ms. Lomerson’s wishes. Family Funeral Service, Heber Springs.
Orbin Sutterfield
Orbin Calvin Sutterfield, 90, of Fox, passed away Sept. 22, 2016. He was born Aug. 18, 1926, in Formosa, Arkansas, to Harvey and Pearl
Bradford Sutterfield. Mr. Sutterfield was a member of Fox Assembly of God Church and a retired farmer and rock mason. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister Lavern and a great-grandson Lawson Cole Morris. Survivors are his beloved wife of 68 years, Lila Belle Berry Sutterfield; son Marvin Sutterfield and wife Thressa, son Gerald Sutterfield and wife Terri, daughter Viola Dearien and husband Phil, son Dennis Sutterfield and wife Deborah, all of Fox, and daughter Sandra Morris and husband Teddy of Turkey Creek. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild Graveside services were Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Fox Cemetery. Family Funeral Service, Heber Springs
Steven Allen Brown, 54, of Belleville, Arkansas, was
A Special Thanks to the Ozark Health Nursing Center, Mr. Don Nunley, Pastor Tommy Jolly, and The Flower Patch Florist Shop. A Big Thank You to the Ladies of the Dennard Community for the delicious food. Another Big Thank You to everyone for the calls, cards, and food brought to the home. Your kindness and prayers are very much appreciated. Robbie Watts, Shirley Carlile and Claudette Pennington
First-graders at South Side with winning artwork at the fair: Lydia Smith, Tommy Adams, Ryder Williams, Jordan Rugama, Madison Winchester, Kross Ratliff, Johnny Waldrop, Katy Hall, Alyssa Cossey, Jael Quattlebaum, Ryleigh Golden, Treasure West, Khloe Carter. More photos from South Side in the next Voice. (Photos by Wendy Gross)
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The Family of Lorene Watts would like to thank Roller McNutt Funeral Home for the kindness and help shown to the family during the death of our Mother.
First-graders at South Side winning first place with artwork at the Van Buren County Fair: Bobby Forrester, Parker Wells, Ashlyn Warner, Olivia Whillock, Arianna Stortz, Asalyn Hall, Sam Stithem, Sophie Rorie, Lawson Stacks. Not pictured Anslie Leslie
born on July 16, 1962, in Forrest City, Arkansas, to Harold and Sandra Brown and passed from this life on September 18, 2016, in Little Rock. He is preceded in death by one brother, Leroy "Lee" Brown. Left to cherish his memory are his parents; two children, David Brown and Cody Brown; one granddaughter, Jaydan Brown; siblings, Frank Brown (Brenda), Judy Brown Fortner (Don), Janie Parks, and Cliff Brown (Marvella). Funeral was a Trace Ridge Community Church with interment at Trace Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton.
Kathleen Sanders
Kathleen Horton Sanders, 86, of Marshall, Arkansas, died Saturday, September 17, 2016. She was born August 4, 1930, at Zack, Arkansas to Roy and Alice (Williams) Horton. She is survived by husband Jimmy Sanders; two sons; four brothers; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral ser-
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Cremation arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service of Clinton.
Frank Ragan
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Frank Leon Ragan, 75, of Marshall, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016, in Harrison, Arkansas. Born March 20, 1941 in Olivehurst, California, Frank was a diesel mechanic. Frank was also an avid hunter and fisherman, knife maker, and gunsmith. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Pamela Knight Ragan; children Debbie Hymas, Susan Susan Severns, Marion (Terri) Gabaldon, Troy Ragan, James Ragan; sisters Sherrill and Sharron; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other family.
Beulah Marie Ott passed away September 23, 2016 in Leslie, Arkansas. Arrangements are pending at this time. Clinton Funeral Service.
Athalene Bostian
Athalene Jeanette Bostian Woods, 90, died Sept. 19, 2016. She was born April 15, 1926, in Solgohachia, Arkansas, to Fred and Delitha Little Botsian. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Woods. Visitation was Tuesday at Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton.
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Patsy Ward Formosa
David and Pinyan Story of Rocky Mount, Virginia. have been visiting his mother, DeLane Story, this week. They plan on going to Silver Dollar City on Thursday. I interrupted their dinner and they were having muscadine cobbler for dessert. That sounds delicious to me! JR and I went to Nubbin Hill, near Leslie, for the Treat reunion on Saturday. We enjoyed the day visiting with all the relatives. Harlie Treat gave a presentation on the Treats. A few generations ago, Robert Treat was the governor of Massachusetts. He then moved to New Jersey and built a hotel. The hotel still exists, Best Western Robert Treat Hotel! We had a great potluck lunch and then some music, Mary and Emily Pennington did some playing and singing. JR picked a few tunes also. It sounded good. We also had a silent auction and I got the bid on a necklace and earring set and I made it home before I found out that I got it! I will pick it up later and have a new set! Remington Farrow, son of Jacklyn and Allen Farrow and grandson of Scott Ward, was honored with a party for his 2nd birthday at the Formosa Community Center. The theme for the party was the barnyard, just right for a little boy. Around 35 people were there to help him celebrate. Marva Ward took her great-granddaughter, Kylah Anderson, to church Sunday. She says Kylah is a very good little girl. Rylan Ward celebrated his birthday on Sunday. His mother, Erica Ward, made
his favorite dinner, home made pizza. He celebrated with all his grandparents, Marva and RG Ward, Lori and Larry Brock and great-grandmother, Retha Brock. Sue Stamper is here to spend a few days. She has been visiting Marva and RG and her son, Terry Upchurch. I attended the Formosa EH Club meeting on Tuesday. Donna Sherrod brought refreshments, her pumpkin-apple cake was really a big hit with all of us. Delicious! Donna and Richard had been camping on Greers Ferry Lake for the past two weeks. Mary Pennington accompanied JR and me to North Little Rock for JR’s checkup on Wednesday. He got a pretty good report, and on the way home, he treated us to lunch at Golden Corral. We made a day of it, we left home about 7:30 a.m. and got home around 4:30 p.m. We went to the Senior Center for lunch on Thursday, had a good meal, fish with slaw and hushpuppies plus dessert. I talked to Deniece Sikes, she visited her mother-inlaw, Barbara Lasater, on Friday. She is still having back pain, the shots don’t seem to be working. I was sorry to hear that, back pain is not a good thing to hang around with! Get well wishes go out to all who aren’t feeling well. God bless and have a great week.
get cleaned up from breakfast we will be ready for the Burns and Hoggard Family Reunion. It will be at the Scotland School Cafeteria and will start at noon. This will be a very busy day. Anyone with Scotland News can call James Burns at 592-3935 and he will see that it gets into the paper.
Summer Edition of The 16 West Beautification Project are Berniece and Dee Linn Jones for several eye-popping floral front yard displays. Alread born Dee Linn expressed interest in Berniece in 9th grade but didn't ask her out until 12th. The rest is history and three grown kids later they can't think of anywhere else better to live. Just one mile from the Pope County line the Jones Cattle Farm has sweeping vistas of the mountains second to none. Some may remember Dee Linn's dad Dewey Jones who ran the Ruppert Post Office for 25 years. Congratulations on a magnificent effort and outstanding display! Closer to town Sean and Vicki Overbey had a manicured and orderly front yard and porch that was a head turner all season. The Holiday Edition Contest begins with Harvest Season displays and continues to the new year. There will be a day time and a nighttime category. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
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Nora Jean Housley Chimes
Another week has passed so it is time to write a little once
again. I hope everyone got a good rain. We have had two since I wrote last week. Dameon and Angie Weaver of Shirley spent the weekend at the cabin with Randall and Ann. They all had a good time, then on Saturday afternoon Randall’s daughter Tyler and family visited then. They also visited us for a little while. They stayed over for the “Hog Roast.” Dewayne Freeman visited his Aunt Jane McEntire Saturday. He had also visited other relatives at Tilly, and then stopped by the Freeman farm and visited the boys Dustin, Shiloh and Savannah Housley came for the “Hog Roast” and spent the night at their place here before going home Sunday. A good crowd attended the “Hog Roast,” but I don’t think the crowd was as large as usual. A good meal was enjoyed by all, then the candidates who are running for county offices gave their speeches. Several of them were there. After that, the band Prowler, which consists of Joel Housley, Randall Housley, Nathan Roland and Mike Clanton, took the stand. It was good to see everyone. I had a crippled knee, so I didn’t get around too much. It felt better just sitting. Ha. We extend deepest sympathy to the Harold Brown family. Their son, Steve, passed away Sunday. Visitation and funeral was at Trace Ridge Church. Also our sympathy goes to Kathleen Sanders family and the Warren
and Ernestine Balentine family. This world is full of trouble and sorrows, but one day it will all be better for those who are prepared. Our daughter, Nancy is spending a few days with us. We all went to the Revival at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church last night, and plan to go tonight. Brother Roger Copeland was the speaker and, my, what a wonderful sermon he preached. His twin brother Gary will be preaching tonight. A good crowd is attending the Revival and the singing is great. I just wish everyone could be there. Have a good week. God bless you all.
James & Joyce Burns Scotland
Today we went to James Burns aunt Jean's birthday party. She was 105 and said she plans to live to be 110. She is very alert and witty as always. We had a great time and got to visit with her and the rest of her family. I think there were over 20 people there. The Scotland Lighthouse had a great Revival this week and had a large crowd each night and a different preacher every night. Everyone that mentioned it told about the wonderful lessons they heard each night. Do not forget next Saturday is Oct 1. The First Saturday Breakfast and it is always at the Scotland School Cafeteria. We start serving at 8 a.m. and we hope to see all of you there. As soon as we
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Several senior citizens entered items in the Van Buren County Fair. I do not have all the names. If you entered something, let me know and I will share it next week. Call me at (501) 2530042. My husband and I entered several things. Jellies and jam, flower arrangement, homemade jewelry, barnwood picture frame, wooden mallet, Razorback blanket, poetry, garden vegetables and a collection. We won four best of show ribbons. Not bad for old folks! I enjoy writing about us senior citizens. Call me if you have something you want to share. I would be happy to put it in my column. If there is something you don’t like about the meals at the centers, we need to know so we can improve.
Thelma Murray Shirley
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Calendar The Fairfield Bay Department of Public Safety Open House is set for 10 a.m.2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. There will be demonstrations, tours and food. A smoke house, fire and police departments, emergency medical services representatives and Van Buren County 911 Dispatch will be on hand. There will be a meeting of the Van Buren County Quorum Court Budget committee at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at the Courthouse Annex on Highway 65 in Clinton. The meeting is open to the public. A free genealogy class about Heraldry and Coat of Arms will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at the Van Buren County Library. Mary Jean Hall, a member of the Mary Place Chapter of the Colonial Dames 17th Century and Maria Van Buren Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will teach the class. The Maria Van Buren Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion will meet after the class at 1 p.m. The Joy of Living Bible Studies class at First Baptist Church is currently meeting from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. All denominations are welcome. First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf, 557 Highway 337, Higden, will be hosting a Fifth Friday gospel singing at 6 p.m. September 30. This is a non-denominational singing; everyone is welcome and may participate in "special music" after the congregational songs. A potluck will follow. The Van Buren County Extension office is offering Master Gardener training sessions on Tuesdays beginning Nov. 1, at the Ozark Folks Center in Mountain View. If you are interested in horticulture and would also like to give back to your community, call the Van Buren County Extension office at (501) 745-7117. Applications are due by October 20, 2016.
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Neighbors from page 6 the Shirley Museum. To be a volunteer it just requires donating four hours once a month. Maureen Murray is going to a spine and pain center at Conway and she is feeling lots better. Jerel Brown re-
ports that there is a good muscadine crop this year on Bliss Mountain. Margaret Findley an her daughter, Belinda Murray, went to Springfield, Missouri, on Sept. 6 for a special visit with an old family friend, John Grinstead of Castle Rock, Colorado. They all met in Springfield for a short visit at the home of Lissa Findley, who is Margaret’s daughter. In San Diego in the 1960s, Margaret
and husband Roger took advantage of a program on the Navy base, adopting a sailor for Thanksgiving. John Grinstead, an 18-year-old sailor from New London, Iowa, was their pick. He got along so well wit the family of nine that Belinda and Lissa gave up their bedroom for him when he wasn’t away on duty. John was passing through on his way to his 50th high school class reunion in New London. It had been 44 years since Margaret and Lissa had seen John. The visit was short, but sweet. John lost his wife a
Life’s a beach – Finn enjoys some sun and sand while on vacation in Nags Head, North Carolina. He is the grand-dog of Tami Cooper of Clinton. She says Finn was on vacation with his other grandparents.
year ago. He was on a journey of healing. He is a Vietnam veteran. It appears that fall is right on schedule. The way Thelma Murray reads the signs, it will be a colder winter with more snow, but not real bad. We shall wait and see. Fish is on the menu at the Shirley Senior Center for Thursday, Sept. 29. It will be a good time to eat there. Tommy Beckham’s unle, Josh Beckham, has moved from New York to Fairfield Bay, where he bought a home. He is often seen around Shirley.
Christa Cossey of Clinton won two awards in August at the Prayze Factor Peoples Choice Awards put on by the International Music Association. The local writer of Christian songs won songwriter of the year and grand final champion. She also won an award for best Christian and gospel song for “God Did”
from the X-Poze-Ing Music Awards in July.
Excitement “Logan was so right for in excitement we spent the night.” We had our tools and was ready for anything So we went into a formation so we wouldn’t miss a thing Down, down they went until they were out of view With every stroke the excitement grew They could only think of the ship and its crew About thirty minutes passed until they came into view
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The VOICE of Van Buren County's
Football Fever Clinton Yellow Jackets 2016
Photo Courtesy of Abi Leonard
Strong Statement
Jackets roll over Pirates 45-0 on the road vious week. The Jackets looked strong in a losing effort to CAC, while Greenland lost to rival Gentry for the first time in many years. Led by a smothering defense and an explosive offense, Clinton took the defending 3A-1 champions
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Go for the WIN, Jackets! You are the best! ReElect
Both the Clinton Yellow Jackets (3-1, 1-0) and the Greenland Pirates (2-2, 0-1) took to the field Friday night hoping to bounce back from losses during the pre-
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Bradley Amos Carries(Hand Off) TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:16 7 yds PAT Kick by Johnathan Ochoa GOOD.
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Dalton Hoyle Carries(Hand Off) TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:26 2 yds PAT Kick by Johnathan Ochoa GOOD.
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Kort Weaver Passes to Charleston Sowell COMPLETE TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:45 60 yds PAT Pass from Nate Lonnon to Jake Ferrell NO Good.
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Wyatt McCoy Carries(Hand Off) TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:49 2 yds PAT Pass from Kort Weaver to Nate Lonnon NO Good.
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Kort Weaver Passes to Bryce Brawner COMPLETE TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:32 32 yds PAT Kick by Johnathan Ochoa NO Good
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Wyatt McCoy Carries(Hand Off) TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:08 1 yds PAT Kick by Johnathan Ochoa NO Good
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Jonathan Carter Carries(Hand Off) TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:52 3 yds PAT Kick by Johnathan Ochoa GOOD.
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85
Captains for the game were Mitchell McNeill, Aaron Dees, and Dalton Hoyle… The shutout was the second of the son for Joe Hudson’s defense… The Jacket defense has allowed 7 points in the last 6 quarters… Derek Russell saw his first significant action from the running back position during the second half… Danny Bittle returned the to the lineup after sitting out with an injury against CAC. TOP
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RUSHES / YARDS (NET)
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PASSING YARDS (NET)
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to the wood shed in both teams’ conference opener. Greenland looked strong defensively early on, forcing the Yellow Jackets into a 4th down situation. Fullback Wyatt McCoy spun just past the sticks to extend the drive. Later on, facing 3 and 12, quarterback Kort Weaver would find Bryce Brawner on a corner route that resulted in a first down. On the next play, Bradley Amos would punch it in from 7 yards out for the opening score. Johnathan Ochoa’s extra point was good to give Clinton the lead. The Jackets defense would face some early drama. Greenland’s first drive stalled at their own 45 yard line. On the punt, returner Nate Lonnon was drilled just after securing the catch by a Pirate defender, forcing the ball loose. Paycen Dennis recovered the ball inside the 20 for Greenland, and the Pirates looked to be in business. Greenland however, was unable to capitalize on 1st and goal from the 8 yard line. Corey Sledge and Caleb Bowman combined to tackle running back
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Football Fever Clinton Yellow Jackets 2016 Strong from page 8 Hayden Stout behind the line of scrimmage. Pirate quarterback Austin Anderson’s next three pass attempts were incomplete, giving the ball back to Clinton at the 4 yard line. Seven plays later, the game was essentially over. Jake Ferrell rumbled 40 yards on the second play of the drive to set the Jackets up at midfield. However, a couple of negative plays put the Jackets in a 4th and 6 situation. Weaver drew the Pirates offsides with a hard count, and then turned a quarterback sneak into a 40 yard gain. Dalton Hoyle finished the drive off with a touchdown run from two yards out. Ochoa’s extra point was good to make the score 14-0 at the end of the 1st quarter. The Yellow Jacket offense never punted. Weaver would find Charlie Sowell all alone for a 60 yard touchdown pass to make the score 20-0. Later in the quarter, McCoy’s 2 yard touchdown run would end a 7 play, 74 yard touchdown drive to make the score 26-0. On the ensuing kickoff, JoJo Jones recovered a fumble at the Greenland 32 yard line. On the next play, Weaver’s pass to Brawner on a crossing route resulted in a touchdown to give
Clinton a 32-0 lead heading into halftime. During the second half, the only questions that remained were could the defense earn the clean sheet, and could the offense force the mercy rule. The answer to both was yes. Clinton’s opening possession of the second half was a 9 play, 70 yard drive finished off by McCoy’s second touchdown to make the score 380 at the 3:30 mark in the 3rd quarter. The clock ran continuously from that point on. Clinton’s only other possession of the 2nd half went 85 yards in 10 plays. Jonathan Carter, seeing his first action at fullback, rumbled into the end zone for his first career touchdown. Ochoa’s extra point make the final 45-0. The Clinton Yellow Jacket offense rolled up 501 yards (305 rushing, 196 passing) while the defense held Greenland to just 75 yards. Every Jacket possession resulted in a touchdown in a very dominating performance. Eleven different Yellow Jackets carried the ball, paced by McCoy (10 carries, 46 yards, 2 touchdowns), Ferrell (3 carries, 49 yards), and Derek Russell (3 carries, 48 yards). Defensively, Danny Bittle led
the way with 7 tackles. Lonnon and Ochoa each added 5 stops. Sky Davidson recorded a sack on the night as well.
Around the School… The Jr. Lady Jacket Volleyball team (12-1) has claimed the regular season conference championship and will be the #1 seed in their upcoming district tournament. They defeated Valley Springs this past week… The Sr. Volleyball team dropped a pair of matches to Baptist Prep and Valley Springs… The Tennis team won three matches this past week, defeating Valley Springs, Mountain View, and Bergman… The Jr. High Football team smoked Yellville Summit 38-0 Thursday night at Jim Tumlinson Field… Both boys and girls golf will participate in next week’s state match at Mountain Ranch in Fairfield Bay.
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Statistics RUSHING(Att / Yards): Clinton
Greenland
Kort Weaver
6 / 56
Jake Ferrell
3 / 49 Derek Russell
3/48 Wyatt McCoy
10/46
Michael Smith
6 / 34
Chase Cooley
6 / 27 Dalton Hoyle
4/18 Nate Lonnon
2 / 15
Bradley Amos
2/9
Jonathan Carter
1/3
Corey Sledge
1 / 0 Sky Davidson
2/0
Hayden Stout
8 / 20
Paycen Dennis
2/5
Jared Caudle
3/1
Austin Anderson
3 / -4
2 / 16
PASSING(Comp/Att/Int/Yard): Clinton
Kort Weaver
7/9/0/196
Greenland
Austin Anderson
13/22/0/53
RECEIVING(No / Yard): Clinton
Jake Ferrell
1 / 61
Charleston Sowell
1 / 60 Bryce Brawner
3/59 Bradley Amos
Greenland
Chandler Alaniz
4 / 24
Tyler Tolbert
2 / 14 Paycen Dennis
6/13 Hayden Stout 1 / 2
SACKS(UA / A):
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Clinton
Sky Davidson
1/9
Greenland
Zeke Wilson
1 / 10
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Nate Lonnon
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Johnathan Ochoa
3 / 2 Sky Davidson 2 / 2
Dalton Hoyle
2/0
Caleb Bowman
1/3
Charleston Sowell
1 / 2 Corey Sledge
1/2
Nathan Ross
1/1
Ty Parker
1/0
Chase Cooley
1 / 0 Gunnar Ward
0/2
Mason Dowell
0/1
Paycen Dennis 8 / 2
Hayden Stout
4/0
Hunter Cartwright
3 / 4 Zeke Wilson
2/3
Dustin Thomason 2 / 1
Levi Vaughn
1/2
Tyler Fouch
1 / 1 Jared Caudle
1/1
Chandler Alaniz
1/1
Kade Willyard
1/0
Unknown
1 / 0 Tyler Tolbert
1/0
Levi Ruth
1/0
Chris Holden
1/0
Trey Burnette
1 / 0 Blake Hawkins
0/2
James Snodgrass
0/1
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Sound-Off
The Voice of Van Buren County thanks our readers for letting us know what they think. We now open up the forum to our elected officials and candidates to respond and to tell everyone why they should get your vote. Also next week, The Voice will have a few things to respond to, as well.
Ask questions I can't tell you how pleased it makes me to see so many people responding to the Sound-Off section of The Voice, particularly on some of our county officials. It gives me hope that more people are becoming aware of the problems we have with the sheriff's department. I, too, have strong opinions on the sheriff's department. I could tell a few stories of my own, but I think now the focus should be on how to solve the problem. I think the best thing is to inform people who may be
unaware of the problems that are there. Encourage people to investigate for themselves. It is our job to know who we vote for and to know what kind of job the sheriff and his department have been doing. We need to ask lots of questions to lots of people. It's simple, if something is broken, you try to fix it; if it can't be fixed, you replace it. It's past time to do so. The people of this county deserve someone who wants and does better. Someone who is honest and looking out for
What are you eating? How long will it take for people to wake up to what they are eating and feeding their kids these days and be aware of the ingredients? And start taking responsibility for what they eat instead of depending on big food companies to be truthful to their ads? "Natural" anything is a big lie, there's no regulation on the use of the word. Their only motivation is profit, and for years they have been adding ingredients that increase cravings, that is scientific fact. What kids are eating now can determine what kind of health problems they
might face in the future. I challenge anyone to go through the grocery store and try to find one single boxed or canned food that doesn't have genetically modified soy or corn, often as high fructose corn syrup. They won't say "GMO" but you can be 100 percent sure they are, if it doesn't also have the words organic or "GMO free" on the label. They can also be listed as other code names so you won't recognize them. The corn allergy website lists 185 names that corn can masquerade under. The longer the list of ingredients, the less healthy nutrition
Think before you vote This is a plea to all under the spell of Donald. Please, educate yourselves. Read books written by authors that have traveled or been involved with him over the years. Fact check. Before you cast a vote that will crown a master of deceit, a king of fear and hate, a buffoon in the eyes of respected leaders around the world that will push our country further into the vitriol of hate and lies, please, don't just listen to the one-sided blogs for any candidate but especially Donald. He has already said he would repeal years of scientific research that's been done to better understand global warming. Something we are paying for now, as well as many or all of the programs that he can in his first few days in order to make him appear strong. A strong leader would try to unite and work to build on what we already have put tax money into. Programs need updated not dispensed. Where do you think he is going to get the money for all of this. The WALL?
How about that wall? Haven't heard so much yelling and promising on that lately! Donald is known to declare victory at every turn. Obama's birthing rights? He "fixed it "after years of trying to make people believe a lie. He gets sued and rightfully loses? It was all "in his plan". If you tell a lie long enough to enough people many will believe it. That is what he is counting on in November, that our country is so fed up and ready for change that we will even listen to a man that declares bankruptcy in his own country to keep from paying fair wages, that he has his own factories in foreign countries, not employing Americans, that he has to use his campaign funds to pay his bills, that he is better friends with the Russian diplomats than people on the ticket he is running under. He relies on the hate he is building toward Hillary. Of course, not everyone likes her. Did you like every teacher you had, the ones that made you work
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Time to resign I have lived in the Shirley area for over 60 years and have never seen the city's government in such a mess. Being the mayor and a law enforcement officer is a con-
flict of interest that is causing mistrust with the people in town, Seems to me the mayor can either resign as mayor or resign from law enforcement, or both.
Who are you voting for?
us all. Someone who isn't in it just for themselves or who makes things easier for people who give up information regardless of what they have done. We need someone who doesn't cover up for anyone, who isn't afraid to expose those who need exposing, no matter who you are. I'm guessing Sheriff Bradley will be responding to the negativity he has received of late with his own "Sound-Off," and I'm sure it will sound good. He will probably even manage to sound honest and sincere. He will have his
excuses and his reasons why for all of it. He will make it sound like it's the people who are misinformed and unaware. Don't let it all fool you. You know what they say: You can't judge a book by its cover. So I am encouraging all voters to get informed. Who we vote for is more than just a name on a ballot. It is way past time for new and better beginnings. Lastly, I would like to thank The Voice for giving us a chance to say what's on our minds and for also giving us a choice in what we read.
One of the many questions asked as we are approaching Election Day, who are you voting for this year? "Oh you know, Scott's helped me out, so I got to vote for him," "Oh, Scott's gotten me out of some trouble before, I got to vote for him," "Oh Scott's been my friend for years...." Do you really want to vote for someone who has "helped you out"? Someone who probably helped you out of a situation you shouldn't have been in, in the first place? Who's to say he helps out the person that robs YOUR house? Or the person that sold
YOUR kids marijuana? Or helped out the married couple that sells meth, right down the road from YOUR house? I've heard too many excuses as to why people think they need to vote for Scott Bradley, when the reasons not to are extensive. And yes, Scott's a good friend to have, he'd be a good neighbor, but do you really want him protecting this county? I'll be proudly casting my vote to Mr. Emberton this election! When voting this year, think of what's best for you, your family, and this county. Happy voting and God bless! Vote responsibly.
the product is going to have. At least 92 percent of US corn is GMO as is 94 percent of soybeans. Why does a can of Campbell's chicken noodle soup or broth need soy? The soy is added to support the big soy industry and be able to add the word 'protein' to the label. Why do oat Cheerios need corn? Why does ketchup or a hotdog need high fructose corn syrup? The corn is added to support the big corn industry and to create an addiction to the sweet taste in foods that shouldn't be sweet. The government pays billions of our tax dollars every year in subsidies to a few
mega-farms to grow these crops that aren't needed as a supply of food for the table, but to be modified into something that can be added to almost every packaged food on the shelf as cheap filler. Their justification being that the products can be sold for a slightly lower price to offer cheaper food to the public. They don't subsidize the ordinary smaller farmer, nor healthy foods that could go right to the table. If you wonder why - the agriculture lobby is more powerful than even the pharmaceutical industry. An online article by Sanjay Gupta from 2007 was headlined "If we are what
we eat, Americans are corn and soy" so the information has been out there a long time, just nobody pays attention to it. Do your own research on the health issues related to consuming foods containing them - allergies to both are on the rise. For anyone with food allergies it's a big struggle to find any food they can safely eat. I see commercials for dog or cat food that shout "don't feed your beloved pet corn or soy or wheat!" Why aren't commercials for human food doing the same thing? Shouldn't everyone be just as concerned about what their family is eating as their pet?
America has been deceived for decades now by the government and the food industry about what is healthy, thank goodness a slight shift is beginning where consumers are demanding healthy foods again with the pesticides and unnatural ingredients removed. Kraft is gleeful in their commercial about consumers not noticing a difference in taste in their macaroni & cheese when they removed the toxic artificial flavors, preservatives and dyes which never should have been in there to start with. I hope it doesn't take as many decades to recover as it took us to get to this point.
for what you earned? Demand Donald produce his original tax returns, does he even pay taxes? Where is his wife's birth certificate? What foreign country would his first lady hail from? What is his work history? Where are his glorious factories that keep the economy strong? Who's economy? Power corrupts, we don't know if Hillary Clinton will make our best president. We do know that she has an immense amount of experience in working with leaders in the United States and abroad. World leaders respect her and are willing to work with her to improve global, that includes us, economy. She has worked on hundreds if not thousands of projects and opportunities for women and girls. She has done a lot to raise awareness for humankind in many areas. Please FACT check: Some countries are already hesitating and pulling out their hometown men and women due to their fear that Trump will really become president. This will not hurt him as he has already aligned himself with enough corruption to last his
lifetime. He will call in his favors as our country reels and what...depression, no more police, post offices, libraries, public schools, health care, medicare, medicaid, government services? Please, don't allow yourself to be persuaded without fact checking and educating yourself. THINK. Don't be bullied into making a decision you will regret the rest of your life. Do you really remember when Obama got elected that we
were in dire straits. Wall Street was crumbling, rumors of the next great depression, joblessness, another war had edged in before he could even take the oath of office. We may not be as great as many want but we ARE better off than we were 8 years ago. I come from a long line of stubborn Republicans, I want someone to lead our congressmen to making decisions not for how long can they take a vacation while
pregnant women contract a preventable virus but about policies that manage health and education in a timely process. If we have that we will have jobs. Please, don't let a grumpy old man become a tyrannical dictator who puts his face and initials on every thing he touches. If he becomes president of the United States of America it will go down in history with the other gloomy accounts of despair.
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Weekly Crossword
By EuGene Smith
September 27, 2016
Rules Here at The Voice of Van Buren County, we love puzzles and games, contests and prizes. And we want you to play along with us. Solve our Word Find puzzle and enter for a chance to win a prize. Puzzle entry may not be a photocopy, originals from newspaper only. Let us know “Where In the County Is This?” and you become eligible for our drawing for a one-year subscription to The Voice. There will be one winner for each contest every month. To enter, mail your puzzles to The Voice / P.O. Box 1396 / Clinton, AR 72031 or drop them by our downtown office, 260 Griggs St., Clinton. You can also call us at 745-8040 to tell us where the week’s picture was taken. Deadline to enter is 2 p.m. Sept. 30; drawing will be at 4 p.m. September's Word Find prize is from Gary Pack Lumber and Flooring.
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Fishing Report Central Arkansas
Lake Conway
Crappie Catch Could Pay Off at Horseshoe Lake Horseshoe Lake, a onetime Mississippi River oxbow lake in eastern Arkansas near Hughes, has long been noted for good crappie production, but studies of late have shown a mostly smaller, younger fish population. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is embarking on a project to determine the cause of crappie mortality, and anglers can help in the research. When the lake’s water temperature cools below 70 degrees next month, the AGFC will begin tagging 200 crappie, with the tags being worth anywhere from $5 to $100, according to Justin Homan, an AGFC district supervisor in Brinkley. Anglers who catch a tagged crappie can report the tag to the AGFC claim the reward value. After removing the tag, they may keep the fish or release it, whichever they would normally do. The results from
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the tagging will help fisheries biologists determine if the low numbers of large, older crappie in the lake are the result of angler harvest or more natural, predatory causes, Homan said. “The sampling we’ve done the last two years, what we’ve seen is, we’re having good catch rates, catching a lot of fish from Horseshoe Lake, but we’re not seeing the bigger fish in our samples,” Homan said. “There appears to be very few fish age 3 and over, of the ones we’ve sampled. There are a lot of smaller fish. Most of the fish are 1 or 2 years old. We think they are just not surviving long enough to grow into a larger fish. Through the crappie management plan and our sampling, it’s led us to look at angler harvest.” Determining catch rates by anglers will help determine what the AGFC does next at Horseshoe Lake in
terms of crappie management. Currently, the daily creel limit on Horseshoe Lake is 50 crappie, a figure that has been in effect for several years at Horseshoe Lake and between the levees of the Mississippi River. When that limit was established at Horseshoe Lake, crappie were considered overcrowded there. “By next summer, we should have a good idea about our crappie numbers and which direction to go,” Homan said. The AGFC provides a public ramp access to Horseshoe Lake on its western end. Horseshoe Lake is accessible off U.S. Highway 79 at Hughes by taking Arkansas Highway 38 east to Arkansas 147, which runs alongside the west and northwest portion of the lake. Highway 147 also runs due north to Interstate 40, just west of West Memphis.
(updated 9-212016) Bates Field and Stream (501-4701846) said water is clear and at a normal level, with fishing slow but steady. No surface temperature was available. Bream are good on worms and crickets. Crappie are around the cypress and rate good on minnows and jigs. Bass fishing has been good, particularly on spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Catfishing is good using worms, blood bait and shad.
Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)
(updated 9-212016) Greg Seaton with Little Red Fly Fishing Trips (501690-9166) said that around the river you may hear talk about the “good ol’ days” have returned. Fishing has been great the last few days after the generation returned to the afternoon variety. The river is clear to slightly stained on the lower section and they have returned to the five hours or less generation in the afternoon with the lake level at 462.13. Fly fishing has been good all day with midge pupas, pheasant tail nymphs and fox squirrel nymphs being Greg’s main flies. When the fish are rising, mayfly emergers are a good bet. Morning fishing is the most comfortable because the heat has returned this week, but the forecast is for mild weather next week.
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The fish don’t seem to mind the afternoon heat since the generation is keeping their water cool.
Lake Overcup
(updated 9-212016) Johnny “Catfish” Banks at Overcup Bait Shop and R.V. Park (501-3549007) said water level is holding at 21 feet. The clarity is dark, but good. Surface temperature is 82-84 degrees. Bream are 1520 feet off the bank in 3-4 feet of water and are biting crickets and worms. Bass are good around the brush and in shallow water. They are biting crankbaits, buzzbaits and plastic worms. Crappie are slow, but anglers are still catching 10 to 15 at a time, all around 12-14 inches, in 6 feet depth. Catfish are slow, but still catching channels on Magic Bait shad flavor dough.
Lake Maumelle
(updated 9-212016) Fosters Four Seasons (501-8689061) said water is at normal level and clear. Anglers are still fishing for bass in the early part of the day or late at night and are getting good results using spinnerbaits, crankbaits and topwater lures. Bream are good on worms and crickets. Crappie reports have been good on minnows and jigs. Catfishing is good using chicken liver.
Saline River Access in Benton
(updated 9-212016) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said
the river is a little low and slow but the fish are still biting fair. Bass are biting minnows and small plastic lizards. Bream are biting worms and crickets. Catfish are biting minnows, goldfish, black salties and chicken livers. Crappie have been slow but some have been caught on size 6 minnows recently. With the water still warm and low, it's pretty easy to get a gar to bite a minnow. They're a good fun fight and a challenge to land. Give it a try if you're just wanting to have some fun with a rod and reel. Be safe out there and keep on fishing.
Arkansas RIver (Morrilton)
(updated 9-212016) Charlie’s Hidden Harbor at Oppelo (501354-8080) said white bass are strong. There is plenty of shad for them to eat, and you'll find them in the corners of the winged jetties. One boat caught and released 60 or more. Fish using a deep diving crankbait in white. When the shad re pushed up, use a clear Zara Puppy. Black bass are good around the wood; use a FireTiger spinnerbait. Catfish are in deep water and the bite is good; use buffalo chunks for bait. Bream are good on a Mepps or Rooster Tails in black. Bream are on the jetty tops in 3-6 feet of water and the bite is good. Drum are still going crazy for the crayfish-colored jig and pig.
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CHURCH PAGE
Photo by EuGene Smith
Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Cornerstone Evangelical 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.) 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 4940 Highway 9 W Clinton 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, 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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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS
PERSONAL
FOR SALE
YARD SALE
DUPLEXES FOR RENT
TOOL SALE Enjoy the music of
the Don Nunley Band at 7:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month at the Senior Center on Yellow Jacket Lane in Clinton. $3.00/person Come and have fun whether you dance or not!
Van Buren County will be accepting replacement of damaged guardrails in Burnt Ridge/ New Road area. Bids are due by October 7, 2016 at 10 a.m. Specifications may be obtained by contacting the Van Buren County Judge's Office at 501-745-2443. The City of Clinton is accepting bids for
electrical work on the amphitheater at City Park.
If you would like to place a bid, contact Tim Clark at City Hall.
501-745-8110.
Chambers' Cabinets reopened on The New Road. Full kitchens, baths, counter tops, entertainment centers, laminate tops Call Larry: (501)253-0835 Call Tom: (501)253-5142
Readers, use these Personal Spots to say Happy Birthday, Wish someone Good Luck, Contact old friends, make new friends. Shout out that you are alive and well in Van Buren County. All kinds of things. The cost is $5.00 for 25 words. WANTED Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition. Call Tom 501-745-4378
All Polled Black or Red - Semen Tested
Indie Folk Rockin’ Blues Dance Band To Book Call Jeff 870-447-6128
Hand tools, Power tools, Mechanic tools and other miscellaneous shop items.
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HUGE 4 family yard sale! 3026 Hwy 65 South, Clinton. Furniture, Appliances, baby/ children toys/ clothing, adult clothing, Home decor & much more!
Yard Sale, Handcrafted Jewelry Sale
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Watch for balloons.
He said, "If you follow me you carry a cross."
YARD SALE Saturday October 1, 2016 at 297 Barrens Loop, Clinton. Do your shopping here!
Brand new Press Plates for sale. $2/plate or $100 for bundle of 50. Call the Batesville Guard ask for Chris Lively:
870) 793-3386
DS Lite by Nintendo; midnight blue. Plays Gameboy, Advance Gameboy and regular DS games. Includes charger. $60.
Call: (501)253-0788.
REAL ESTATE For Rent
House For Rent
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE YARD SALE at Chastine and Maxine Bramlett's home on Highway 16 East, 5 miles from Clinton.
Outside Sales: Leaf Blowers, Lawn Mowers, Tool Boxes, Vintage Farm Plows. Inside the Building Sales: Vintage Dishes, Furniture, Old Oil Lamps, Wash Boards, Cast Iron Skillets, Cast Iron Tea Kettles, Old Bottles, Fruit Jars (all sizes) and Clothing (all sizes).
Eglantine/ Fairfield Bay area. Remodeled Mobile Home with lake view. 2 bedroom/1 bath. No Pets. No Smoking. $550/month. Deposit Required. Call: 901-647-8754
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October 1, 8:00am. All cattle Registered and vaccinated
Nice 1000 sqft 2-bedroom Duplexes with appliances. No Pets. No Smoking.
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Fall Calving females with Calves by side
Thursday-Saturday, September 29-October 1, from 8:00am to 6:00 pm.
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2BRApartment near Senior Center and School. Central Heat/Air. All appliances. W-D connections. $550/month plus deposit. No Pets. Call: 253-1881
Bee Branch. Wheel Chair accessible. $425/month Call for availability. (501) 581-8640
HOMES FOR RENT IN FFB AREA From: $375/mon - $750/mon Call: (501) 723-4424 Buckhorn, Inc.
2500 sqft COMMERCIAL OFFICE OR RENTAL SPACE next to CashSaver in NORTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTER Call (501) 253-0924
For Sale
Qualified buyers will have lower payments with the purchase of this house than renting. 3 bed, 1.5 bath, with separate storage/ shop building on 1 acre on the edge of Clinton City limits. House has refinished solid oak flooring, fresh paint and more....Includes refrig, washer, dryer. Brawley and Associates. Contact Doug Jones at 501470-8657. $88,400.
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Pee Wee Football
Clinton Yellow Jackets Pee Wee faced off against Heber Springs Panthers Saturday. Third grader Jeremyah Green, No. 40, makes a run up the middle. Final score 24-0 Heber Springs.
Clinton 4th grader Ricky Cooper, No. 95, makes a sack in the back field against the Panthers. Final score 22-0 Heber Springs.
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Clinton 5th graders, No. 72 Seth Arnold and No. 44 Nathan Dollar, make a tackle against Heber Springs. Final score for 5th grade was 21-6 Heber Springs.
Sixth grade Yellow Jacket No. 22 Landon Rose completes a pass from No. 11 Wyatt Winchester. Clinton 6th grade played a strong defensive game and lost in the 4th quarter to the Panthers. Final score 12-8 Heber Springs.
Third grade Clinton Cheerleaders did a great job pumping up their team!