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TUESDAY, July 4, 2017 / Vol. 3 Issue 27 / 75 cents Naked runner spotted in park
Man charged with failure to register
A man clad only in a garbage bag was spotted Thursday running through the Clinton City Park. A witness to the incident called police who searched the woods for the subject. The witness said the man was wearing a black garbage bag as he ran. One of the bag’s corners was above his head, and it “looked like a black banana running,” she said. When Clinton Police found the man, he told them he woke up naked in the men’s room at the park and didn’t know how he got that way. David Allen Brown, 47, of Heber Springs was cited for indecent exposure in the incident, according to Clinton Police.
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A Wisconsin man is in the Van Buren County Detention Center after failing to register as a sex offender, according to an affidavit. Romeo Salinas Jr., 27, advised authorities in Wisconsin that he was leaving the state for about a week and a half, but did not tell them where he was going. Salinas is a lifetime registered offender and is required to wear a GPS monitor at all times, according to the affidavit. He was tracked to an address in Choctaw on June 12, 2017. When deputies arrived to
Salinas Jr. arrest him, he tried to flee out the back door, according to the court document. A deputy was waiting for him there. Failure to register as a sex offender or report an address change is a Class C felony. Salinas’ arraignment is set for July 7.
New officer fired from Cleburne County Woman, 54, facing additional charge The new Van Buren County sheriff’s deputy hired as the Corps of Engineers officer was fired from his previous job earlier this year. Todd Maxey, 44, was fired from the Cleburne County sheriff’s office after an ethics investigation. According to an official statement from Cleburne County Sheriff Chris Brown, his office received a complaint on Feb. 2, 2017, that a deputy had driven a patrol car past a school bus while it was stopped and in the process of letting children off at their designated stop.
The sheriff’s office report states that the deputy was placed on administrative leave as the incident was investigated. The report states that Maxey provided conflicting statements about the incident and that the investigation concluded that the deputy had committed the traffic violation and was issued a citation of the offense of passing a stopped school bus. Brown said that during the course of the internal investigation, “it was discovered that the deputy violated the Law Enforcement Code of
Ethics by providing contradicting stories” of the incident. “Consistent with holding our own to the high standard of the Code of Ethics, and based on the totality of the investigation, the deputy’s employment was terminated for the ethics violation,” Brown states. The traffic incident, “though leading to the discovery of the Code of Ethics violation, was not a determining factor in the employment status of the deputy. The Cleburne County sheriff’s office sincerely believes that integrity is the basis for com-
munity trust. Any time an ethics violation occurs, it will be investigated, and proper and fair action will be taken. We believe that transparency is vital to a thriving and productive relationship with the citizens we serve,” Brown’s statement concludes. Van Buren County Sheriff Scott Bradley received approval of a resolution at the Quorum Court’s April meeting to hire an officer to be paid by the Corps of Engineers. Maxey was added to the Van Buren County payroll on May 12, according to county records.
Veteran Services van coming to county The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that its Vet Center Van will be visiting Van Buren County next week. Paul Pronia of the Veteran Services Office in Van Buren County, said that according to Thomas Norman of the Little Rock office the van will be at the Walmart parking lot on Highway 65 South from
10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2017. Veterans can find out more about state benefits and health services available. Any veteran who needs information or has questions about programs offered through the Veterans Administration is encouraged to visit with staff on that day.
Janet Gail Weaver, who was charged in a shooting on May 17, is now facing another charge. Weaver, 54, previously was charged with battery-first degree, a Class B felony, and a second charge of a terrorist act with the purpose of serious physical injury or death. She was released on $10,000 bond. A status hearing in her case is set for July 7. Weaver is accused of driving her lawn mower to a residence in Alread and shooting Ed Chalupski in the chest. Chalupski is recovering from the wound. On June 12, Weaver was charged
Weaver with terroristic threatening-first degree, a Class D felony. A witness to the May 17 shooting played a voicemail message of a woman’s voice threatening him, according to a court document. Arraignment on that charge is set for Aug. 18, 2017.
Fake bills found - These counterfeit 10 dollar bills were turned over the the Clinton Police Department last week. One of the bills was discovered by an employee at Doublebee’s Exxon as she was giving change to a customer.
Graduation day
Thursday, June 28, was graduation day for 10 5-year-old students at the Van Buren County Special School/Lakeside Learning Center in Choctaw. The cafeteria was decked out Hollywood-style, including a red carpet and golden statues for the honorees who are now ready for kindergarten this fall.
Bowtie fun - Veteran EuGene Smith turns a red, white and blue ribbon into a patriotic bowtie in celebration of the Fourth of July.
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July 4, 2017
10-year-old girl wins essay contest
Valerie West will be a fifth-grader this fall.
Shirley student joins council Katelyn Torres will be participating in Arkansas Congressman French Hill’s Future Leaders Council this school year. According to the letter from Hill, the council participates during the entirety of their fifth-grade year for 2017-18, meeting quarterly in Little Rock. The council will advise Hill on issues of importance to them, the letter states. Katelyn, who attends school at Shirley, was recognized for an essay she wrote entitled “If I Wrote a Law.” In the essay, Katelyn makes her case for putting seat belts on school buses. Katelyn is the granddaughter of Art and Ernestine Gandesbery.
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DeLane Story had knee surgery last week and is home now and doing good. Anne Mann spent Friday in Conway visiting her brother, Roger Beaver. Margie Pounds, JR and I went to Conway on Tuesday. We went bowling, shopped for a while, had lunch at Golden Corral, went to Margie’s appointment, then shopped on the way home. We had a full day. JR and I were back in Conway on Thursday, I had an appointment at the Conway Regional Women’s Center. We went to Sam’s Club and shopped for some of our necessities, then hit a few yard sales on the way home. I talked to Joyce Nicholson, she says everything is going well with her. I also checked in with Ruth and B.E. Webb, they are both doing much better. Marva and RG Ward have been camping the past two weeks with Sindee and David
By Renee Carr Valerie West, age 10, has been writing stories since she could recognize the alphabet and sound out words. Her mom bought Valerie and her sister, Emily, notebooks to write in, and they just kept on writing. That experience paid off with a first place finish and cash award in an essay contest sponsored by Rural Community Alliance. Her essay addressed the question "Why are civic engagement and community engagement essential for rural Arkansas?" Valerie's essay was chosen as the best among 24 entries Morse, and John and Teresa Ward. They are camping at the Choctaw Recreation Area. Maddox Foster of Conway spent last weekend with grandparents Sindee and David. I’m sure he enjoyed that. Little boys like the outdoors! So far I have had beets, squash and a good pot of greens out of my garden. Nothing better than fresh vegetables! Until next time, God bless.
Thelma Murray Shirley
Visiting Calla Linn is her son Joe and Krista Linn and daughters. Visiting Cala and attending the Ward family reunion were her daughter Calisse and husband Jeff Caudill and Kaitlyn of Nashville, Tennessee. They got the certificate for traveling the farthest. Glenda Keenihan of Beebe also visited her sister Calla. Visiting Lois Compton last Tuesday was her cousin Ella Grabes and two friends of Benton. Visiting Lois on Thursday was her
submitted in the elementary division from across the state. Valerie had her own personal experience to draw on from volunteering for service projects sponsored by Rural Special Elementary as well as volunteering alongside her mom at activities at the Fox Park and Community Center. She has helped with park festivals in addition to Veteran and First Responder appreciation events. Valerie summed it up, "I guess community engagement is kind of like being in a family. The more we do for our community the closer we all feel."
Valerie enjoys reading, writing, and drawing and many times her dog, Taco, is the subject. She anticipates that her career choice will involve working with animals. Valerie is the daughter of Ronda and Clint West of Fox. Her maternal grandparents are Travis Castleberry of Fox and the late Juanice Castleberry. Her paternal grandparents are Grace West of Botkinburg and the late W.C. West. Valerie will be a fifth-grader this fall at Rural Special Elementary School. Rural Community Alliance is a non-
profit organization that advocates for rural schools and assists rural communities in community and economic development. Chapters within a region work together in a network to cross-promote and leverage assets. Ozark Byways is the north central regional network for which an annual magazine by the same name is published. ArkansasQuiltTrails.com is one of the projects the organization sponsors. For more information about the organization, or to start a chapter, call Renee Carr at 870-615-2195 or email carr@thenewrural.org.
cousin Janet Apple, and daughter Lane Reynolds of Hampton, and Lois' cousin Niles Ross of Little Rock. Bonita Worthing and her daughter Laura Davis of Greers Ferry, and Josh Beckham Jr. of Fairfield Bay went to Searcy on Monday and bought permanent markers for the rest of the Beckham family graves in the Fox Cemetery that needed markers. They also visited cousins J.C. and Norman of Heber Springs. Visiting Wanda and Paul Poynor was family from Atkins. They went out to eat Sunday at Jo Jo's in Mountain View. Wanda had a heart check-up recently and got a good report. Maureen Murray is doing a lot better since she started taking chemo at Clinton. She has got her voice back and has more energy.
She got a good report this week on her blood work. There will be an Inner Healing Conference at the Kingsdoms Gate Ministries on July 6-7 at 7 p.m., on July 8 one will be at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. This church is located at the Quail Creek Shopping Center in Shirley. There will be a singing at Shady Grove Baptist Church on July 7; eat at 6 p.m. and sing at 7 p.m. The meal is potluck.
nity works very hard all year to be able to do the fine fireworks. If you have not been there you are missing a great time. We thank you for your find job. We are counting on a good turnout for our 1st Saturday breakfast. I know it will be over by the time this paper comes out. We have over $2,000 of the $20,000 that is needed for a new gym roof in Scotland. We have received several donations in the mail and there is an account set up on the Scotland Community Page for those that want to do it that way. We thank each one for their help. There will be a public meeting in the Scotland School Cafeteria at 6:30 on Tuesday, July 11, to discuss ways to raise funds for the gym roof. I see there is
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Well … I hope the rain holds off and does not spoil the fireworks and potluck at Alread on Saturday night. There is always a large crowd and a lot of good food. We plan on attending and will have a great time and get to see a lot of friends. This commu-
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July 4, 2017 Neighbors on page 2 lots of good ideas on the Scotland Community Page please come the this meeting and help plan a good fundraiser. We need lots of help. I have a correction and an apology to Ruby Black. When she came home from the hospital several days ago, I put a notice in the paper that Pauline not Ruby was home from the hospital. I am sorry that I did not proof the article. Have a happy and safe holiday. If you have Scotland News please call James Burns at 5923935 and he will see that it gets into the paper.
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The volunteer fire department meets Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m., in the Alread Fire Department Building. For info call 745-7729. It's Recycling Day Saturday 8-10 a.m. at the Alread Cafeteria. The ACCDA Board Meeting is Monday 4-5 p.m. in the Alread EHC building. The first cutting of hay is close to finished for most. As expected it was a good one. The "Summer Edition" of The 16 West Beautification Project is now under way. We will be looking at yards of excellence that keep it that way through the summer. The winners will be announced in September. "Blooms of Note" going on now: hollyhocks, blackberry lily, yarrow, garden phlox, blazing star/ gayfeather, gladiolus
and crocosmia. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
Senior Center Menus/July 5-14 Clinton & Damascus Senior Centers
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Our family is expecting kinfolk from Illinois this week. I am sure we will be spending a lot of time at the lake. The pool winners for the week were Ferrell Weaver and Winston Tucker – again. Mr. Tucker says he started playing pool when he was 10 years old. He has had a lot of practice. The rest of you guys need to watch and learn! Tw e n t y - e i g h t people ate at Shirley on Wednesday. Had a really tasty, very pretty lunch. Thanks to the cooks. Happy to see some new meals on the July menus. We all love salads in the summer. Mr. Cossey brought some beautiful flowers from his tulip tree for the people to enjoy. He is a daily visitor at the Clinton Center. They have some really good music by Mark Daniels and Shirley Dunn. They are so talented. Hope you all had a relaxing 4th of July and lived to tell about it.
Clubs The Idlehour Bridge Club met at the home of Gay Whillock last Thursday. Winners for the evening were: high, Conie Reamey; second high, Emma Hink; traveling, Rita Bintliff; and bingo, Gay Whillock.
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Snake snack – This 3-foot-long black snake, in a Crabtree compost pile, decides that an eggshell doesn't need egg in it to be worth eating. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
Calendar The Van Buren County Cattlemen meeting will be Monday, July 10, Western Sizzlin in Clinton. Eat at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. This month’s sponsor this month is Goode’s Cash Saver. Clinton First General Baptist, Highway 16 East, will hold Vacation Bible School July 10-14. This year’s event is Maker Fun Factory VBS: Created by God, Built for a Purpose. Maker Fun Factory is for kids from preschool to sixth grade and will run from 6-8:30 p.m. each day. Family and friends are encour-
Clinton ABCSS Preschool Expanding Audra Stewart, the new PreK director, announced that the Clinton ABCSS (Arkansas Better Chance for School Success) Preschool at Clinton Schools has been approved to expand its student capacity to 102. This is an increase in available ABC slots of 10 over last year. The ABC Program is funded by the Department of Human Services, providing free preschool opportunities for low-income families in Van Buren County. Children must be age 3 or 4 by August 1 to qualify for the grant. These slots are filled on a first-come basis. The Clinton Preschool provides a safe, caring learning environment that supports children’s social, physical, emotional, and intellectual growth. The preschool is a full-day program to help meet the needs of working families. There are four certified teachers and CDA certified paraprofessionals that provide a strong educational foundation to prepare the students for kindergarten. The preschool follows the Clinton School District calendar. A new and exciting preschool playground was added this past year to meet our growing needs. An application packet can be picked up at the Clinton Elementary School office or the Superintendent’s office. Additional information that will be needed includes income verification along with a copy of the child’s birth certificate, social security card, immunization, and a current physical/wellness check-up. These completed applications should be returned to either office as soon as possible to ensure your child gets a slot. For further information, contact Audra Stewart at (501)745-6000 ext. 1 or (501)253-1702 or by email at stewarta@clinton.k12.ar.us. We would love to have the opportunity to make your child and your family part of our Clinton Preschool Family!
aged to join in the daily Funshop Finale at 8:05 p.m. For more information, call 7454224. The Clinton Gospel Fest is set for 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at the Clinton High School Cafeteria. This year’s bands include King’s Highway, Spirit Breez and Born Again, Hallelujah Harmony, Sulphur Road Pickers, Backwood Pickers, and features Charles Crain from Presley’s in Branson. Admission is free. The event is a benefit for the Van Buren County Literacy Council.
July 5 – Pizza, salad, angel food cake and strawberry-blueberry dessert. July 6 – Chicken pot pie, green beans, spiced pears. July 10 – Grilled chicken salad, crackers, melon, banana nut bread. July 11 – Black-eyed peas/ ham, okra, cornbread, strawberries. July 12 – Barbecue chicken breast, summer squash, potato salad, peach cobbler. July 13 – Fried catfish, oven fried french fries, coleslaw, two hushpuppies, hot spiced applesauce. Clinton is open Monday-Thursday Damascus is open Tuesday and Thursday
Shirley Senior Center
July 5 – Submarine sandwich, macaroni salad, peaches. July 6 – Chicken strips, Montreal potatoes, green beans, jade salad. July 10 – Beef tips/rice, green beans, beets, bread, pineapples. July 11 – White beans/ham, sliced onion and tomato, spinach, cornbread, hot spiced peaches. July 12 – Open face roast beef w/ gravy over bread, mashed potatoes, green beans, dump cake. July 13 – Chef salad, cantaloupe, crackers, brownie. Shirley Center is open Monday-Thursday
Scotland Senior Center
July 5 – Breaded pork cutlet, carrots, steamed cabbage, cornbread, zippy apple salad. July 6 – Meatloaf, macaroni & cheese, green beans, tropical fruit, bread. July 10 – Chef salad, cantaloupe, crackers, brownie. July 11 – Marinated chicken breast, pea and cheese salad, tomato wedges, creamsicle pie. July 12 – Open face roast beef w/ gravy over bread, mashed potatoes, green beans, dump cake. July 13 – Smothered pork tips w/noodles, corn, broccoli, bread, pineapple. Scotland center is open Monday-Thursday
Fairfield Bay Senior Center
July 5 – Chicken and dressing, broccoli florets, carrots, fruit cocktail cake. July 6 – Submarine sandwich, macaroni salad, peaches. July 7 – Chicken strips, Montreal potatoes, green beans, jade salad. July 11 – Beef tips/rice, green beans, beets, bread, pineapple. July 12 – Marinated chicken breast, pease and cheese salad, tomato wedges, creamsicle pie. July 13 – Open face roast beef with gravy over bread, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, dump cake. July 14 – Chef salad, cantaloupe, crackers, brownie. Fairfield Bay center is open Tuesday-Friday
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Obituaries
Lester Brown
Lester Ernest Brown, 83, went to be with our Lord on June 27, 2017. He was born October 24, 1933 to the late Buddy and Artie (Treece) Brown. Lester was a poultry hauler for many years then retired from Ward Bus manufacturing in Conway. Lester loved going to church and being with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy (Taylor) Brown; one sister, Ilene (Brown) Berry; an infant brother, A.J. Brown; three nephews; and one niece. Left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Tami McHam (Joe) of Clinton, and Earnestine Koonce (Roger) of Mountain View; one son, Bobby Brown (Mary) of Concord; one brother, George Brown (Geneva) of Pee Dee; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation was Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Shirley with Brother Esther Bass officiating. Pallbearers include Adam Wilson, Johnnie Phariss, Ricky Brown, Jimmy Taylor, Marvin White and Randy Hooten. Honorary pallbearer, Jordan Cary. Interment was at Shady Grove Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. For online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.
Don Keathley
Don Robert Keathley, 68, of Clinton, passed away June 28, 2017 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born July 17, 1948 in Quitman, Arkansas to Johnny and Jetta Hazel Keathley. Don was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, and
enjoyed duck hunting, traveling, fishing and antiquing. Don owned the Antique Warehouse in Botkinburg. Left to cherish Don's memory are his wife, Kimberly Keathley, of Clinton; children Tami Byers of Las Vegas, Matthew Keathley of Memphis, Tennessee, Marc Keathley of Florida, and Macy Pearl Jenkins of Conway. Don is also survived by his grandchildren Stephen Eubanks, Stephanie Eubanks, and Terrance House; brother Lynn Keathley of Dennard; mother of his children Karen Keathley of California, as well as several nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Services will be held at 11 a.m. July 6, 2017 in the Clinton Funeral Service Chapel. To sign Don's Book of Memories, go to www. clintonfuneralservice. com.
Robbie Fite
Robbie June Fite was born June 4, 1934 in Mesa, Oklahoma to the late Milton and Dorothy (Starling) Frizzell and passed from this life on June 24, 2107 in Greenbrier, Arkansas. A family memorial will be conducted at a later time. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton.
Barbara Orr
Barbara Joan Orr, 73, of Damascus, passed away June 16, 2017. She was born July 1, 1943 in San Jose, California. Barbara loved working on word puzzles or any type of puzzle and playing slot games on the tablet. Left to cherish Barbara's memory are her children, James Zeigler of Minnesota, Stephen Ziegler of Kansas, Leann Jeffries of California and Sandra Kostas of Damascus. She is also survived by her sister Sharon Emery of Colorado and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings and her great-granddaughter, Stormy Radcliff. Arrangements by
Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Barbara's Book of Memories, go to www.clinto n f u n e ra ls e rv ic e . com.
Rita Walker
Rita Glenn Walker, age 93, of Greenbrier and Conway, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 surrounded by friends and family. She was born Rita Lourdes Tuppen in Buffalo, New York on March 7, 1924. She was granddaughter of William J "Fingy" Conners, publisher of the Buffalo Courier newspaper. She and her late husband, James L. "Jimmy" Walker, are former residents of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. Rita is survived her children, James L. Walker II of Marstons Mills, Massachusetts, Robert C. Walker and Dr. Ruth L Thomas, both of Little Rock; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by daughter Carol Ann Anderson, also of Little Rock. She worked for the Pine Bluff Commercial and was a special education teacher. She loved to play bridge, travel, follow world events, and save money. A memorial service will be held at Holiday Hills United Methodist Church, 8824 Edgemont Road, Greers Ferry, Arkansas at 10 a.m. July 22, 2017. Interment will be at Shiloh Crossroads Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Holiday Hills Methodist Women, Shriners Hospitals for Children, or The Smile Network.
Louis Hoskins
Louis Wayne Hoskins, 66, of Marshall, passed away June 27, 2017. He was born March 2, 1951 in Waverly, Kentucky to Louis R. and Lorraine Felty Hoskins. Louis was an automotive mechanic who loved restoring old cars. He was a NASCAR fanatic and enjoyed spending time with his wife and their fur-baby.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kathy Newman Hoskins; and siblings Joann Burgess of Belleville, Illinois, Mary Dean Newman of Henderson, Nevada, Phyllis Christ and Sudie Klingerman, both of Belleville, Illinois; as well as other family and friends. Louis was preceded in death by his parents and sister Betty Hoskins. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service.
July 4, 2017 of almost 34 years, Paul Gardner of the home; her godchildren, Joshua Neal of Alabama, Howard Neal, Madison Neal and Brianna Neal, all of Clinton; motherin-law, Vesta Woodhouse of Las Vegas, Nevada; and many other family members and friends. Susan is preceded in death by her parents. Graveside services were 10 a.m.
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Dennard Cemetery with Red Wolf officiating. Pallbearers were John Wayne Wolf, Howard Neal, Joshua Neal, Tyler Bigalow, Levi Ward and Ben Milburn. Honorary pallbearers will be Trent Bigalow and Kenzee DuPont. Arrangements by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home, Marshall.
Kenneth Ellis Sr.
Kenneth Lee Ellis Sr., 75, of Jerusalem passed away June 27, 2017. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 27, 1941 to Mark Ray and Venious L. Mcelyea Ellis. Kenneth served in the United States Navy and was a minister in The Church of God of Prophecy. He enjoyed flower gardening and cooking. Left to cherish Kenneth's memory are his children Kenneth L. "Kip" Ellis Jr. of Gloucester, Massachusetts, and Keith A. Ellis and wife Elizabeth of Chicago, Illinois; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; siblings Charles Ellis, Beatrice Burkett, Alline Thompson, Viola Webb, Elizabeth Edwards, Barbara Yarbrough and Bobby Robinson; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was Friday, June 30, 2017 at Clinton Funeral Service. Funeral services were 11 a.m. with Brother Danny Baker officiating. Burial was at Roe Cemetery in Roe, Arkansas.
Susan Gardner
Susan Lynn Gardner, age 61, of St. Joe, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at her home. She was born in Fairfield, California on November 27, 1955 to Charles Raymond Easterling and June Wilma Walton Easterling. Susan enjoyed gardening, fishing and watching movies. In younger days she worked as a bartender. She loved spending time with her family and her godchildren. Survivors include her husband
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Sydney visits The Voice office Sunday. The 5-year-old dachshund is a frequent car rider, but is never left in the vehicle. If she can’t go in, she stays home.
Keep pets safe and cool this summer Dear Friends, Just a quick reminder to watch out for your pets this summer. It’s getting really hot out there now, and that can mean danger to dogs and cats. I know we say this over and over, but still it happens all the time: Don’t leave your dog or cat (or any other type of pet) in the car while you’re running errands or shopping on a warm day. It only takes 30 minutes for a parked car to heat up to 120 degrees on a 90-degree day. Don’t be hesitant about speaking up if you see this happening. Go into the store and ask them to call for the owner of the car to return to their vehicle, or call animal control or the police department. Also, don’t walk your dog during the hottest part of the day. Go out in the mornings and evenings if at all possible. If your dog gets glassy-eyed and starts to pant furiously, he’s in trouble, and you should call your veterinarian. If you have pets
inside your house, don’t turn off the air conditioning while you’re gone. It’s OK to turn the air up to 76 or so, but don’t turn it off. It can get awfully hot in there, especially in a mobile home. Make sure your pets, inside and outside, have plenty of clean, fresh water. You don’t want a dehydrated fur-baby. Also make sure they have access to shade. Use your common sense and make this a safe, happy summer for us fourlegged creatures. A quick shout-out to Lori Treat and SNYP Arkansas, new directors of the former Van Buren County Animal shelter. Treat took over on July 1. We’re watching you and wishing you well.
COATS FOR KIDS OF VAN BUREN COUNTY The Van Buren County Clerk’s office will be taking donations of coats for the 2nd annual coat drive for the winter of 2017/2018 for the kids of Van Buren County For more information call Pam Bradford Van Buren County Clerk (501) 745-6995
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Police Report
Driver faces fleeing charge
A driver has been charged with fleeing from police after leading an officer on a chase through Fairfield Bay. A police officer observed a blue 1992 Buick Century pulling out from behind a closed car wash, then backing quickly behind the structure again, according to an affidavit. The vehicle then pulled onto Highway 330 South and headed toward the marina. The officer turned on her blue lights and sirens and the Buick immediately accelerated to speeds approaching 90 mph, and refused to stop, according to the affidavit. The officer stated that the Buick squealed its tires as it turned onto Greenwood Drive, running a stop sign with two other vehicles on the corners. The vehicle then turned onto West Cliff Drive, a narrow road, where for safety concerns, the officer ended the pursuit. The chase lasted for about 2½ miles, according to the affidavit, and the officer recognized the vehicle. Anthony Crutchfield, 55, of Fairfield Bay has been charged with fleeing, a Class D felony, and reckless driving and driving with a suspended license, both misdemeanors.
stated that the driver, James Hopper, 35, of North Little Rock, appeared nervous. It was discovered that both Hopper and passenger Preston Fraser, 45, of Yellville had suspended drivers licenses. The men told the deputy they were traveling from Little Rock to Yellville and were very tired. The deputy’s request to search the vehicle was denied by the men, so he asked to see the vehicle registration information. When the glove compartment was opened, a marijuana grinder fell out of it, according to the affidavit. The deputy placed both men under arrest. When searching the vehicle, the deputy found a used syringe and a box containing about 2.5 grams of a crystalline substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine, according to the court document. Both men were charged with possess of meth, a Class C felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia with purpose to ingest, a Class D felony. Hopper is in the Van Buren County Detention Center; Fraser was released on $2,500 bond. Plea and arraignment for both is set for Aug. 11, 2017.
An Arkansas Highway Police officer stopped the pickup in Howard County after he said it almost hit his vehicle head-on. Norris told police she borrowed the truck then got lost and couldn’t remember how to get back, according to the affidavit.
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Two men were arrested after a traffic stop about 2:30 a.m. June 18, 2017. A Van Buren County sheriff’s deputy stated in an affidavit that he observed a Chevrolet pickup weaving out of its lane on U.S. Highway 65. The deputy
Report: Woman took cousin’s truck
A Jacksonville woman has been charged with theft of property after taking her cousin’s pickup, according to a court document. Kathie Norris showed up at the home of her cousin Marjorie Bailey on June 21 and said she had just gotten out of the emergency room, according to the affidavit. Bailey told Norris she could stay the night, and when Bailey went outside about 8:40 a.m. the next morning, her 1997 GMC truck was gone, the affidavit states.
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Woman charged with forgery
Jennifer A. Guinn, 43, of Center Ridge has been charged with second-degree forgery. Guinn is accused of removing checks from the checkbook of a man she was working for and passing a $678 check at the Snappy Mart in Bee Branch in April without authority to do so, according to court documents. Guinn was charged in June as a habitual offender, according to the criminal information sheet, which means she has previously been convicted of four or more felonies.
Prescription changed, man charged
A Clinton man has been accused of trying to illegally obtain a prescription drug. Police were notified by Clinton Drug that a man in the drive-through gave them a prescription with a woman’s name on it that appeared to have had the date altered, according to an affidavit. Jacob Isaac Mays, 37, has been charged with controlled substances-fraudulent practices, a Class D felony. He has been released on $2,500 bond. His arraignment is set for Aug. 11, 2017.
Bee Branch man arrested
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lia. Her arraignment is set for July 27.
A Bee Branch area man was arrested after a woman told deputies someone threatened to kill her and shot out the back window of her car. A deputy retrieved a .22 caliber rifle from Jordan Short at a mobile home on Quattlebaum Road after the call from Honor Higdon on June 25, according to an affidavit. The deputy found broken glass in the car and what appeared to be a bullet hole in the back seat behind the driver, according to the report. Short was charged with aggravated assault, a Class D felony. Arraignment is set for July 7, 2017. Higdon is also facing a criminal charge now. According to court documents, she was charged with misdemeanor possession of drug parapherna-
A 23-year-old Scotland woman has been charged with three counts of forgery in the first degree, a Class B felony, after being accused of passing counterfeit bills at a Scotland store. Brittany M. Puckett used the bills to purchase items in April at Lowder General Store, and when the store owner tried to deposit them at his bank, he was told they were fake, according to a court affidavit. Puckett told an investigator in May that she found the bills in a shed at her grandmother’s when she was cleaning it out. She said the bills were torn apart and she taped them together, the affidavit states.
Brafford
Shirley man faces charges
A Shirley man faces several charges after an attack on his estranged wife sent her to the emergency room on June 25, 2017. Jason Brafford is accused of going to the home of his wife’s parents and threatening to kill her, according to an affidavit for arrest. Brafford tried to choke his wife, she stated. She said she got away from him twice and tried to call 911, but he took grabbed the phones away from her, according to the report. He let her go when her father arrived home, the affidavit states. A deputy observed in the report that the woman’s right eye was black, swollen shut and had blood running out of it. Brafford, 41, has been charged with domestic battering in the second degree, a Class C felony, residential burglary, a Class B felony, terroristic threatening, a Class D felony, aggravated assault on a family member, a Class D felony, and interference with emergency communication, a misdemeanor. Arraignment is set for July 7, 2017.
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June 27, according to the Clinton Police Department report. Two of the women told police the cash might have accidentally been shredded.
Converse
Battery charge filed
A Damascus man was arrested after deputies answered a disturbance call on June 14, 2017. After speaking with witnesses at a residence on Holland Road in Damascus, Van Buren County deputies arrested 31-year-oldl Daniel Converse. Deputies found that Converse had a parole violation warrant, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Converse was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery in the third degree.
Burrell
Foot pursuit ends in arrest
On June 14, 2017, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff's office, during a traffic stop and a short foot pursuit, arrested 40-year-old Robert Joseph Burrell of Greenbrier for possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Burrell is being charged with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and fleeing on foot. His bond was set at $500.
Cash missing from office
Workers at the Department of Finance and Administration in Clinton reported to police that $90 in petty cash is missing from their office. The last time any of the women noticed the money was in early June when one of them made change from it, and they realized it was missing on
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Man charged with making threat
A 65-year-old man has been charged with a felony after a disturbance at a home on June 14. Deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff’s office spoke with witnesses at the home on Big Gun Road and were trying to arrest Wayne McQuain of Clinton. McQuain told deputies he had a gun in his pocket and would kill them, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. McQuain has been charged with felony terroristic threatening. He was released on $2,500 bond.
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Vandals strike - The Voice of Van Buren County was the victim of vandals last week. The news rack in front of the Exxon station in Clinton was rendered unserviceable after being vandalized again. Previously, the papers in that rack were hidden and the change mechanism was damaged. Another of the Voice's newspaper racks was stolen outside a bank in Shirley a few months ago; it was recovered in Searcy County. All of the Voice's racks are currently in working order. If anyone has information about vandalism to Voice newspaper racks, you are asked to call the office at 745-8040 or call the Clinton Police Department at 745-4997.
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the many advantages of doing HIIT is that you don't need a gym to do it. It's done two to three times a week with any type of exercise. You can run, walk, lift weights, ride an exercise bike, swim, etc. A HIIT workout might look like this: 1. warm up for three minutes. 2. Exercise as hard and fast as you can for 30 seconds. 3. Recover for 90 seconds, still moving but at a slower pace and with decreased resistance. 4. Repeat the high-intensity exercise and recovery seven more times. When you're first starting out, depending on your level of fitness, you
may only be able to do two or three repetitions of the high-intensity intervals. As you get in better shape, just add repetitions until you're doing eight during your 20-30 minute session. 5. Cool down for a few minutes when you are done by reducing your intensity by 50-75 percent. HIIT benefits include lower body fat, heart rate and blood pressure. HIIT may also help lower blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity. So, if you are short on time and want to get active, consider trying high-intensity interval training. - Geri Cabana, RN
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Forest thinning essential
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission That ancient oak standing amongst a crowded forest canopy may look like the perfect magnet for deer, but that tree may not be the best use of space for wildlife in the long run. Selectively removing some damaged, old and less productive trees is part of healthy forest management and necessary to begin the next generation of forest for our children to enjoy. Martin Blaney is the statewide habitat program coordinator for the AGFC. He’s heard from many concerned hunters and even state representatives about logging operations to improve wildlife habitat on wildlife management areas during his 31 years with the Commission. He explains that money is not the motivation behind any timber harvest on WMAs. It’s about offering a variety of species and ages throughout the forest to benefit the wildlife now and in the future. “The first thing I usually ask someone who visits one of these sites is for them to tell me where the young oaks are underneath the taller trees,” Blaney said. “There aren’t any because the forest canopy is ‘closed,’
blocking most of the sunlight. Oaks don’t grow in the shade, so you have to create holes in the canopy and let sunlight hit the forest floor. That way we have a better chance of replacing this forest with oaks and have a good mix of ages within the same stand.” By varying the ages and density of individual trees, habitat biologists are able to create more habitat conditions suitable for a variety of game and nongame animals, while managing those forests for the future. Blaney is the first to admit that some areas can look very rough after a logging operation. The unsightly remains are temporary, and often beneficial to wildlife. Slash piles and downed tops create nesting and escape cover for many species of birds as well as bedding cover and shelter for deer fawns, rabbits and other game animals. Trees, shrubs and other ground plants that form in the next year from the sunlight reaching the ground offer food to wildlife long after the fall crop of acorns has been eaten. After a year or two, perennial plants, vines and shrubs continue offering valuable
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habitat, with the next generation of oaks in the mix. The AGFC receives revenue from forest thinnings on WMAs, but money is not the motivation for the harvest. Statewide forest revenues for the last three years averaged about $660,000, which is about 0.75 percent of the AGFC’s total revenue. Some hunters and preservation-minded individuals have voiced concerns over cutting what they believe is “virgin” or pristine forests, but Blaney says the romantic notion of untouched forestlands simply does not exist on AGFC WMAs. American Indians set fires and manipulated the landscape to fit their needs, and settlers converted many acres of forests into agricultural land during westward expansion. Other forested areas were manipulated to produce timber more efficiently, and many bottomland hardwoods have seen manipulations to benefit waterfowl and other wildlife. “Just about all of the forestlands on WMAs the AGFC owns were either logged prior to purchase or had “cutting” contracts in the agreements at the time we bought them,” Blaney said. “Most of the forests hunters currently enjoy on our WMAs are only about a century old. That’s the reason there are so many red oaks at the same age out there right now. The cutting allowed massive amounts of sunlight to hit the ground and start the forests we’ve inherited.” “Our forests need to be managed, so they don’t transition to more shade-tolerant tree species that have reduced value for the wildlife.”
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July 4, 2017
Entertainment The
Music Scene
Jeff Stansbery
Community Band thriving after 2008 disaster The history of the Van Buren County Community Band is one truly inspiring story. It is filled with vision, disaster, inspiration, hope, and dedication – all within approximately 11 years. Dell Holt, having traveled the world with Army bands, playing in front of dignitaries, presidents and soldiers returned to Clinton where he began his music career, and three years after he returned, started the Van Buren County Community Band. A musician himself who plays saxophone, clarinet, guitar, banjo and some piano was approached by one of his former band students from Clinton High School, then-Mayor Chip Ellis. “He asked if I could put a band together for Clinton," Dell remembers. “I said, ‘Why yes Mr. Mayor, if you are going to play in it!’ Chip played trumpet in high school. It took till 2006 before we could get enough people, music, and instruments to get it going. “EuGene Smith was also a major player in getting the band together. He bought many instruments and music for the band. So, basically myself and EuGene Smith were the founders of the community band. EuGene played bass clarinet in the band. “We started the band after interest arose when the word got out of how we wanted to form a band in Clinton. We had people from many communities in and around Van Buren County join the band." Asked what types of venues they play, Dell replied, "We play
a Memorial Day and Veteran's Day concert. We also have played at the VBC Fair, Air Show, at Fairfield Bay, and in Leslie at the theater. We have played at events in Damascus and in other communities. Our best crowds are our Memorial Day and Veteran's Day concerts." "We do everything from pop, rock, marches, jazz, country and patriotic," Dell said. When asked what his personal favorite type of music was, he answered, "Well, being from a military background, I favor Marches. I also like jazz very much." Then, when asked what kind or type of music is the most popular (well received), he replied, "I think our audiences favor the patriotic, jazz and marches the most." The Van Buren County Community band has quite a few members from all over the area. "Most of my people work, are retired, are teachers, or have other jobs. I have people from Chimes, Scotland, Clinton, Fairfield Bay, Shirley, Bee Branch, Marshall and Conway-UCA,"
Dell expounded. Here is a list of those who played at the Memorial Day Concert at Archey Fork Park, May 29, 2017: Jessi Swartz played the piccolo. She, George Odell and Katlen Reynolds all played flutes. Clarinet players include Robin Felland, Judy Duitsman, Anna Battenfield and Zoey Andrews. Bass clarinet was Lisa Manos. Baritone saxophone was Nathan Spencer; alto sax was played by Jacki Carlo and Debbie Huie. On trumpets were John Eaton, Kirk Reamey, Bob Halbrook, Richard Stratton and Gene Shelton. Analea Cook and Ruth Andre played French horn. Tyler Odell was on trombone. Baritone was Daniel Felland and Shelby Swanson. Harvey Swift and Mike Wells played tuba. Bryan Ayers and Nathan Eaton were on percussion and the violin was played by Candace Felland. Everything seems to be going great with the VBC Community Band now, but it wasn't always that way. Disaster struck one day for many of the Clinton residents when homes, buildings, a boat factory
and band room were destroyed. Three people would lose their lives when this F5 tornado ripped through the Clinton community Feb. 5, 2008. The Van Buren County Community Band storeroom sat adjacent to the Rivertrail Inc. Boat factory. Both were destroyed by this tornado. "There are higher priorities in the community than the band right now, but we lost everything, every bit of our band," Holt said. "We had five timpanis and at least 50 instruments in the building. All our sheet music, our piano, the sound system and our brand new trailer, it's all gone." Dell estimated the loss of instruments and equipment at more than $60,000 dollars. The band’s first rehearsal for 2008 would have been Feb. 11. Dell and his wife, Ida, took shelter in a storm cellar during the tornado. They didn't know the music storeroom had been destroyed until band supporter EuGene Smith came about 10 that night. Dell recalls, "We went out there and had the vehicle headlights shining. We were wandering
around trying to find stuff. We were able to salvage a few instruments. We found two clarinets and a trumpet. Besides bits and pieces of instruments, there was an odd discovery in the debris. We had gotten some sheet music that was in a manila folder that EuGene had left on top of the filing cabinet. We found it under the bumper of a truck by the boat factory. It was under some plywood. The music was still in the folder and it was dry." "Once it got daylight, we were in shock," Dell continues, and explains how they went into "the other mode of trying to help everyone else (the tornado victims) until the Red Cross arrived." This disaster was a real setback for the Van Buren County Community Band, but they would rebound with much help and support from generous donations. "The band will play again, but Holt said he didn't know when," the article from the River Valley & Ozark edition goes on to record. First Service Bank started a recovery account for the non-profit community band and donations
were mailed in as well. It's been over nine years since that disaster, and the Van Buren County Community Band has recovered well, receiving generous donations, replacing much of what was lost. Dell still directs the band and it has played many venues since. Talking with me recently, Dell expressed how he was still searching for good local talent for the community band; so if you play an instrument and can read music, contact Dell Holt with the Van Buren County Community Band. He'll want to hear what you got. Besides directing the band, Dell is the choir director for the Clinton First United Methodist Church and he plays saxophone and sings with Don Nunley and the Goodtimers. He often sings with other groups around Clinton, and is a sub at Clinton High School and Junior High for Band and Choir. If you enjoy great music done very professionally, you'll enjoy the VBC Community Band. I always enjoy listening to them and am looking forward to hearing them again soon.
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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. July 28; drawing is at 4 p.m. July 28. This month's sponsor is Danny's Service Co., 143 Elm St., Clinton.
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Hard to believe we're already drawing winners for June. That means 2017 is half over! Winners for June are ... drum roll, please ... Gary Robins for correctly identifying a location in the Where In the County Is This contest, and Jacquie Alexander for her entry in the Word Find puzzle. Gary wins a one-year subscription to The Voice; Jacquie will receive a gift certificate to Susie Allen's Family Salon. The Word Find sponsor for July is Danny's Service Co. in Clinton. The Voice thanks our sponsors and everyone who plays. Now for July!
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Central Arkansas
Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir
(updated 6-282017) Bates Field and Stream (501-4701846) said the clarity of the lake is stained, and the water is at a normal level. No surface temperature was provided. Bream are good. Crappie were fair. Bass are taking to frog-style baits and the bite is good. Catfishing was good. No other details were available.
Little Red River
(updated 6-282017) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service said they continue to receive 12 hours of daily generation on the Little Red River with generation beginning around midday. This generation schedule is providing excellent wading conditions on the upper sections of the river in the mornings and on the middle and lower sections later in the day. With the holiday weekend, expect a lot of folks on the river. Please be courteous on the boat ramps
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Fishing Report
and river and exercise good boating etiquette. With the water release of two full units of generation, the river will rise quickly. So, if wading, be observant of changing water levels and be aware of your surroundings for your safety. This generation schedule is also providing excellent drift-fishing on all sections. For fly-fishing, Lowell recommends sowbugs, midges, emergers and streamers. Red- and white-colored Trout Magnet bodies on chartreuse heads 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 467.16 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 6-282017) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-
1318) said the water level at Greer ferry Lake is at 467.26 feet and falling. With evaporation and generation it is 4.72 feet above normal pool of 462.54 feet as of Tuesday, and will continue to fall until they reach normal pool and then generation will depend upon power needs. All species of fish are in the eating and staying-cool mode in the water column where they are most comfortable for summer and winter. The majority of black bass are on drops from 25-45 feet of water. Some fish are shallow and will stay that way all year. The deeper fish can be caught on Texas rigged worms, football head jigs and C-rigs with a variety of baits; the shallow fish can be caught on topwater baits, spinnerbaits in the wind, jighead worms and jigs. The crappie are being pushed out to main lake brush piles and deeper pole timber and are suspending in water 1530 feet deep most of the time and can be caught with minnows or jigs and under lights at night. Cat-
fishing is good all over the lake on your favorite choice of baits and or techniques. Fish the deeper water in channel bends for the best luck with the big fish. The walleye are getting schooled up on edge of flats roaming around feeding. Drag crawlers on the bottom or on a dropshot in the 20-30 feet range about 1-3 mph. The bream are up real shallow out to about 30 feet of water and will bite crawlers and crickets pretty easy. Most of the bigger fish are deeper. The hybrid bite and white bass bite continue to be good throughout the day and the night bite has now picked up. Fish spoons, inline spinners, hair jigs, swimbaits and live bait 25-45 feet deep. Find the bait fish and the fish will be close. Watch your electronics. Some schooling is going on at the south end of the lake and that will continue to get better.
Harris Brake Lake
(updated 6-282017) Harris Brake Lake Resort (501-8892745) said the water is stained and is at a normal level. Bream were good. But other than that, the week was very slow for anglers. No reports on crappie, bass or catfish.
Brewer Lake Maumelle
(updated 6-282017) Larry Walters at Bones Bait Shop (501354-9900) had no report. In his previous report a week ago, Larry said water is normal and clear. Bream con-
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tinued to have a good bite. Anglers were using worms and crickets. Crappie were good and biting minnows. Bass were good on spinnerbaits, crankbaits and plastic worms. Catfishing was good on blood bait and chicken livers.
Lake Maumelle
(updated 6-282017) Jolly Rogers Marina (501-868-5558) said black bass are very good. The largemouths are biting on crankbaits, wacky rig worms, flukes and spinnerbaits. Blacks are about 10-15 feet off the weeds in about 10 feet depth. With the temperature going up and down, the black bass are doing a lot of moving from shallow to deep; you will need to do a lot of head shaking. Jim Briggs and Melvin Veasey landed a 3.8-pound fish for Big Bass in the Tuesday night tournament. Winning hauls have been over 9 pounds in recent night fishing tournaments, with Bill Dennis and Rick Easter catching 9.9 pounds on Tuesday night. Kentucky bass fishing is excellent. Kentuckies are being caught on jigs and minnows. They can be found mixed in with the black bass in the shallow water. White bass are excellent, and fish are still be seen schooling at the east end. Fish the whites with Rooster Tails, CC Spoons and deep-diving Bandits and Bombers. Whites are staying up longer. The crappie bite remains good. They are being caught
on minnows and jigs, the best bait being the chartreuse and white jig with a very light line. Look for good-size crappie in 22-25 feet of water. Bream are still excellent. The bream have moved off of the bed and are about 10-14 feet deep. Use crickets or live worms. Catfish reports have been excellent. The catfish are being caught in 15-25 feet of water, but some have been shallower. Use stink bait, small bream and chicken livers.
Sunset Lake
(updated 6-282017) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said catfish are biting well. Customers have been catching them on chicken livers, nightcrawlers and minnows. They seem to be a little scattered, so if you catch two or three and they stop biting, move down the bank a ways and try again. Bream are biting well on crickets and redworms. Some are catching them around the docks and close to the banks, but the better ones are out a little deeper and close to the bottom. Bass fishing has been fair with minnows and plastic worms or lizards rigged about any way you like to fish them. Wacky rigs are working well early in the mornings and right before dark. The crappie have moved out to deep water and biting best at night on No. 6 minnows and Kalin’s grubs.
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CHURCH PAGE
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Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Immanuel Baptist Church Immanuel 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
Last Week's Featured Church
Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 East Clinton AR 72031 (501)745-8528
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YARD SALE
YARD SALE Saturday, July 8 On Highway 16 E in Shirley, next to the Phone Co. Exchange Look for signs
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Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom Cabinets, Entertainment Centers, Book Cases, Laminate Tops
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CARETAKER NEEDED for 39 unit rural development property in Clinton, AR.
Mostly janitorial with some light maintenance (experience required), painting/ cleaning vacant apartments. Competitive monthly salary, insurance incentives and willing to negotiate schedule. Please fax resumes to (501)362-0662 or mail to: Timberlake, P.O. Box 1135, Heber Springs, AR 72543. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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PERSONALS 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
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FOR RENT Apartments and mobile homes in Bee Branch area. $400-$650/month. Deposit required. Call for availability (501) 581-8640 After 2:00 pm
House for Rent at 16647 Hwy 95 W near Scotland 2BR / 1BA $450/month plus deposit. One Year Lease Call (501)745-4900 or (501)745-1593
FOR SALE BY OWNER 2 Bedroom cottage house with deck and storm cellar. Over looks downtown Clinton. Close to lake, river, hospital, Walmart.
$47,000 Call for Appointment only. (501)206-9575
CABIN FOR SALE Cozy one Bedroom Lakefront Cabin 1BR/1BA House sits on 1 acre and is 1000 square feet Central heat/air Call: 501-425-7010
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Old Isuzu cars, pick-ups, or whatever. I am looking for year models: 1980s or 1990s. If you have one for sale call me.
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NEW FOR SALE Bolts, Nuts, Washers, Metal Screws and Wood Screw, etc. $2.00/Pound ALL NEW Call (501)745-4735
Excel Boats is Hiring! Excel Boats has immediate openings for FULL TIME LABORERS and PART TIME DRIVERS. Laborer positions starting at $10.00 an hour with no experience necessary. Driver pay is based on mileage with per diem. Vehicles are provided by Excel Boats. Class A CDL and Medical Certification required. Applications are available at 103 Blanchard Avenue in Mountain View, Arkansas. Walk ins welcome! Excel Boat Company is a Drug Free Work Facility 870-269-9000
2BR/1BA in Clinton near school and senior center. Central Heat/Air. All appliances. W-D connections. $475/month plus deposit. No Pets. Call: 253-1881
LEGALS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION NO. 71PR-17-61 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EVA MAE JOHNSON, deceased NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
FOR LEASE 2500 sqft COMMERCIAL OFFICE OR RENTAL SPACE next to CashSaver in NORTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTER Call (501) 253-0924
DUPLEXES FOR RENT Nice 1000 sqft 2-bedroom Duplexes with appliances. No Pets. No Smoking. $600-$650/month plus deposit. Call: 501-745-5858 or 501-412-7682
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 687 ROCKY HILL ROAD DENNARD, AR 72629 DATE OF DEATH: MARCH 11, 2017 Fay Fancher was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of the above-named decedent on June 18, 2017. A contest of the probate can be affected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 27th day of June, 2017. Fay Fancher, Personal Representative By: /s/ Kent Tester . KENT TESTER, ID No. 89123 Tester Law Firm, P.A. Attorney at Law 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7077 Fax 501-745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION NO. CIV-2017-94 PAIR OF JACKS, LLC PLAINTIFF VS. JOHN OSBORN AND VICKI OSBORN or any other Persons claiming any right, title, or interest in the following lands: (A) Part Of The NW1/4 NE1/4, Section 9, T-11-N, R-12-W, Van Buren County, Arkansas, More Particularly Described As Follows: Commencing At The Southwest Corner of the NW 1/4 Ne 1/4 Section 9, T-11-N, R-12-W, Van Buren County, Arkansas Thence Run South 87 Degrees 47 Minutes 35 Seconds East 117.70 Feet To A Point, Thence North 05 Degrees 12 Minutes 00 Seconds East 40.00 Feet to the Point Of Beginning. Thence North 64 Degrees 26 Minutes 00 Seconds East 44.80 Feet To A Point, Thence South 80 Degrees 38 Minutes 00 Seconds East 75.82 Feet to a Point on the Westerly Right-Of-Way of Dave Creek Parkway, Thence Along Said Right-Of-Way North 07 Degrees 28 Minutes 52 Seconds East 35.02 Feet to A Point, Thence North 80 Degrees 38 Minutes 00 Seconds East 115.81 Feet to A Point, Thence South 05 Degrees 12 Minutes 00 Seconds West 60.81 Feet to the Point Of Beginning Containing 0.104 Acres More Or Less. (B) Part of the NW/4 Ne/4, Section 9, T-11-N, R-12-W, Van Buren County, Arkansas, More Particularly Described As Follows: Beginning At the SW Corner of the NW1/4 NE1/4 Section 9, Thence N 00°26’10” W A Distance Of 95.28 Feet to A Set Iron; Thence S 86°51’17” E A Distance of 242.76 Feet to A Set Iron On The West Right Of Way Line of Dave Creek Parkway; Thence S 07°28’52” W along Said West Right Of Way Line, A Distance Of 40.00 Feet to A Found Iron Pin; Thence N 80°38’00” W A Distance of 75.82 Feet to A Found Iron Pin; Thence S 64°26’00” W A Distance of 44.80 Feet to a Found Iron Pin; Thence S 05°12’00” W A Distance of 40.00 Feet to A Found Iron Pin; Thence N 87°47’35” W A Distance Of 117.70 Feet to the Point Of Beginning; Containing 0.36 Acres, More or Less DEFENDANT NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION Notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas, to quiet and confirm title in and to the following described property in Van Buren County, Arkansas: (A) PART OF THE NW 1/4 NE 1/4, SECTION 9, T-11-N, R-12-W, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 NE 1/4 SECTION 9, T-11-N, R-12-W, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THENCE RUN SOUTH 87 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST 117.70 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 40.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTH 64 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 44.80 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE SOUTH 80 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 75.82 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY RIGHTOF-WAY OF DAVE CREEK PARKWAY, THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY NORTH 07 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST 35.02 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 115.81 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 60.81 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 0.104 ACRES MORE OR LESS. (B) PART OF THE NW/4 NE/4, SECTION 9, T-11-N, R-12-W, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SW CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 NE 1/4 SECTION 9, THENCE N 00°26’10” W A DISTANCE OF 95.28 FEET TO A SET IRON; THENCE S 86°51’17” E A DISTANCE OF 242.76 FEET TO A SET IRON ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF DAVE CREEK PARKWAY; THENCE S 07°28’52” W ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE N 80°38’00” W A DISTANCE OF 75.82 FEET TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE S 64°26’00” W A DISTANCE OF 44.80 FEET TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE S 05°12’00” W A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE N 87°47’35” W A DISTANCE OF 117.70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; CONTAINING 0.36 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ACCORDING TO THE EDDIE D. WHEELER SURVEY OF 9-26-96, SUBJECT TO OVERHEAD AND UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENTS. The properties described herein were conveyed to Corporation via Limited Warranty Deeds issued pursuant to a tax sale conducted by the Commissioner of State Lands, State of Arkansas under the provisions of Act 626 of 1983, as amended, after the properties remained unredeemed following expiration of the time required by law. The last person, firm or corporation to pay taxes on the above described real property were John Osborn and Vicki Osborn. All persons, firms, corporations, or improvement districts that can set up any right to the real property conveyed and forfeited is hereby notified to appear herein, before the Circuit Court of Van Buren County, to assert his/hers/its title or interest in said properties and to show why the title to the real property should not be confirmed, quieted and vested in Plaintiff herein, in fee simple. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 5th day of June, 2017. / s / Debbie Gray VAN BUREN COUNTY CLERK BY: / s / Lori Jones DC EDWARD MORGAN, 82113 Morgan Law Firm, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044
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Derby winners - Charles Wilson won the Soap Box Derby at Archey Fest with this vehicle. Winners in the fishing derby were: 0-5 years old: Charly Whitebull for biggest fish, Ava Heard for smallest fish; 6-10: Linsy Jo Hunter, biggest fish, Lathan Tacker, smallest fish; and 11-15, Cody Renfrow, biggest fish, Shelton Smith, smallest fish.
Price drop - Just when you thought gasoline prices would never fall below $2 again, they did. And just in time for the Fourth of July holiday, too. The price dropped even lower than this one spotted Thursday, all the way down to $1.85/gallon in some places in Arkansas.