The Voice of Van Buren County - June 13, 2017 by The Voice of Van Buren County

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TUESDAY, June 13, 2017 / Vol. 3 Issue 24 / 75 cents

Fire chief has eye on raising sales tax

Botanical beauty – Nellie McIntre, winner of The 16 West Beautification Project "Spring Edition," explains how she hybridized this variety of daylily. Read more about her garden in the Crabtree News, Page 2. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)

The Clinton fire chief is preparing an ordinance to present to the City Council in July calling for a special election to raise the city’s sales tax by a quarter of a cent to fund the department. Chief D.L. Webb told the council at its meeting last Thursday that if the ordinance is approved next month, the soonest the election could be held is Oct. 3. The department has been without basic funding since an illegally collected fee

was removed from city dwellers’ water and sewer bills about two years ago. County residents pay a voluntary fee to their fire departments. Also at the meeting, Police Chief John Willoughby said his officers wrote 79 speeding tickets in the past month and issued 120 citations and 87 warnings. In his monthly report, Water Department manager Richard Hink said the sewer repair project in the Northside

Shopping Mall is under way and should be completed soon. He also said McEntire Construction was awarded a $20,000 project to clean out the sediment ponds at the water treatment plant. Hink then asked for a budget amendment to add a line item to move $800,000 to the water department’s budget, on the advice of the Municipal League. The council had approved spending $300,000

for one project and another $500,000 to start the 10-year water improvement plan at its May meeting. Councilwoman Gayla Bradley said she would prefer not to sign off on the entire amount yet, putting only $300,000 in the line item until it’s time to start the bigger project. She and Shon Hastings voted against approving the line item; three councilors voted yes. Timothy Barnes was not present at the meeting.

SNYP director shares plans The Clinton mayor gained approval from the City Council at its last meeting to pay $17,500 to the county for the city’s share of funding the animal shelter. The non-profit group SNYP Arkansas is taking over the shelter on July 1. Director Lori Treat filled in the councilors on some of her plans for the shelter. She said last month’s Spay-ghetti Supper raised about $1,200. The leftover spaghetti was donated to Meals on Wheels, she said, adding that they discovered that many elderly folks who receive the meals share them with their pets. She would like

to start a pantry so that pet food can be delivered along with those meals. Treat said she intends to continue providing pets, mostly dogs, to a rescue group from Massachusetts. She said rescue groups will pay $50 for each pet, while residents who want to adopt will be charged $75 per animal. Aside from an animal control officer, which the county will continue to provide, Treat said she will have two or three part-time employees, and is actively looking for volunteers to walk and bathe dogs as well as foster homes. Those foster homes will be

supplied with food and veterinary care, she said. Treat said the next big fundraiser for SNYP will be a concert at City Park on Aug. 5. She said she has lined up a band called Southern Grass and Elvis tribute artist Tom Christopher, and is waiting on an answer from a third band. She also is looking forward to Dogtoberfest in October, and is searching for vendors to take part on that day. The event will be the same day as the Buddy Walk at the park, she said. “We can’t do this without the community’s help,” Treat said.

Sunrise mist – A recent foggy morning in Van Buren County. (Photo by Robert Gaut)

2 face drug charges in separate cases On June 6, 2017, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff’s office, while attempting to serve a domestic violence warrant for failure to pay fines and failure to appear on 30-year-old Joshua Perry at his residence in Bee Branch, found marijuana growing on his property, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Deputies contacted Van Buren County CID and the 20th Judicial District Drug Crime Task Force for assistance. After obtaining a search warrant, agents discovered illegal drug paraphernalia and firearms in the residence, according to the sheriff’s office. A criminal check of Perry found him to be a convicted felon. Perry was ar-

Perry rested and is being charged with felony possession of firearms by certain persons, felony possession of drug paraphernalia, and misdemeanor manufacturing of schedule V drugs (marijuana). Perry is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren County Detention Center awaiting a first ap-

Bryant pearance. In a case from May, deputies arrested Justin Russell Bryant, 37, of North Little Rock during a traffic stop. During the stop on May 19, deputies found Bryant to be in possession of illegal drugs and paraphernalia, according to a news release. Bryant was arrested and

charged with misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, unclassified driving on suspended registration, and unclassified no proof of liability insurance. Bryant later was released on bond.

July 4th news

The Voice of Van Buren County will go to press at its regular time on Monday, July 3, 2017, and will deliver the newspapers to the Clinton Post Office that afternoon. However, carriers will not be delivering mail on July 4, so the paper will arrive in mail boxes a day later than usual that week. The Voice will be available in news racks throughout the county on Tuesday, July 4.

Recycling news

After a short respite, Van Buren County Recycling Center and the Hippe Recycling Center of Fairfield Bay are able once again to take the old CRT type – Cathode Ray Tube – televisions and computer monitors for recycling.

The same charges as before will apply. For further information call 7452409 or 745-6996.

Earthquakes

Three earthquakes have been felt in Harrison, Arkansas in the past couple of days. On Saturday, June 10, a 3.6 and a 2.4 earthquake were felt about an hour apart, and on Sunday, a 2.5 magnitude quake shook Harrison, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. On May 14, a 2.4 magnitude quake was recorded in Marshall, Arkansas. About four months ago, there was a 2.2 magnitude quake in Greenbrier, and a 2.1 quake in Searcy. No earthquakes have been recorded in Van Buren County in 2017.

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Happy Father's Day (This letter was written by Diane Williams Welch to her father, Willard Williams. He has kept the letter for more than 25 years.) Dear Daddy: I just wanted to type you a short letter to show you what I am doing in computer class and to tell you how much I love you.

You and Mom are the best parents in the world. If every kid in the world today had the same parents that I had growing up, we would have no problems in the world today. You were always there when I needed you. When I went out on the weekends, I always knew that if I needed help I could depend on you to

be home to come to rescue me. The feelings of love and security that you and Mom provided for David, Randy and myself growing up is something every child in the world today needs. I hope I can give the same love and security to Lucian and Logan. If I can, I know by your example, that their lives

will be as wonderful as mine was growing up. Daddy, there is no way I can express the amount of love and gratitude I have for you for the life you gave me. You are the greatest Dad in the world and I love you for it. With unmeasurable love, Diane

James & Joyce Burns Scotland

We had a great turnout for our First Saturday Breakfast last Saturday on the 3rd of June. The weather was good, we had plenty of food and we thank everyone that donated to our fund to get a new roof on the gym. We had donations at breakfast as well at the Alumni Banquet. We appreciate all of the help that we can get. We will soon be making a chart to show the progress that we are making. There was about 70 attending the Alumni Banquet and we want to encourage all of the alumni from Scotland to attend each year. If you want some things changed get involved and make suggestions and help make things happen. Do not just tell others about it. We want to remind everyone that Alread will be having another fundraiser for fireworks on Saturday, June 17. Check Facebook for more information. Sam Black had several stints put in week before last and this last week he had a new valve put in. He is recuperating at home now. I heard that Ruby Black has been in the hospital and is now home and has someone staying with her. Barnett Bruce has been in Ozark Health for therapy after a hip replacement. He is sup-

posed to find out today if he is going home this weekend and if his therapy is about over. We are glad to see that these friends are getting better. Enjoy the warm days and cool nights and stay safe this week. If you have Scotland News call James Burns at 5923935 and he will see that it gets into the paper.

Patsy Ward Fermosa

JR and I went to the Shirley Homecoming last Saturday. We enjoyed seeing everyone. I bought some rubber ducks and I won several good prizes. Guess I am going to have to find a driver for a pontoon, since a free rental was one of them. Marva and RG Ward also went to the Homecoming. She won a couple

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of good prizes, too. They brought Landon and Rylan with them, they were here for a visit with grandparents. They went fishing and swimming. Rylan caught a big bass out of the pond. I know he enjoyed that. Frankie and Erica are here to pick up the kids. Sue Stamper of Manchester, Tennessee, came in for a quick trip and visited with Marva and RG this week. Deniece Sikes and grandson, Braeton, went to Azle, Texas for her g r a n d d a u g h t e r, Brook Collins’ graduation. She got to visit two more grands, Lane and Sarah Collins. They left on Friday and came home on Tuesday. Brian and Loretta took Brook and Sarah and two of Brook’s friends on a cruise for her graduation present. Deniece says her back didn’t bother her on the trip, I know that was a blessing for her. JR and I and Mary Pennington went to North Little Rock for JR’s eye doctor appointment. He got new glasses again.

We went to Sam’s Club and shopped for a while and ate lunch at Golden Corral (his favorite place to eat). I took him to yard sales today and we picked up what we needed at Walmart. It sure is warm out there! Until next time, God bless you with a good week.

Jeff Burgess Crabtree

The Men's Prayer Breakfast at the Crabtree Foursquare Church happens Saturday beginning at 7 a.m. A Breakfast Fundraiser for the Alread Fireworks is Saturday, 8 to 10 a.m., in the cafeteria. The ATV Poker Run in Alread starts with registration at noon and runs until 4 p.m. The sunny dry spell last week let

A single dad before it was common – John Henry Hughes with his girls in the late 1930s. Just a few years later in the early 1940s, he became a single father when he and his wife separated. A welder by trade, he and his family lived in several places in Van Buren County. Both of his daughters, Doris Chandler and Ray Tucker, graduated from Clinton High School in the 1950s. farmers and ranchers get the first cutting of hay under way. Dennis Berry said it was still wet in the "draws" but he was working around them. His expectation was that the first cutting would be bountiful this year. The winner in The 16 West Beautification Project "Spring Edition" is Nellie McIntre for her efforts in creating a private Botanical Garden in her yard. "There was nothing here to begin with in 1959," she explained. Dozens of varieties of azalea, hydrangea, rhododendron, camellia, Japanese Maples and dogwoods are signs of her love for shrubs and trees. But hundreds of other smaller plantings decorate rock lined paths and seating areas. Husband Jim has helped with much of the wood projects and rock work but says he's washed his hands of trying to keep up with it all. At 84 Nellie says she is cutting back on her efforts some but still gets out regularly.

"You got to like to do it, to do it. It is work," she said. Congratulations on your magnificent effort Nellie. "Blooms of Note" going on now include: black-eyed Susan, Asiatic lilies, and zinnias. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 7451249.

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Music, food, bikers headline benefit Story & photos by Robert Gaut

Saturday’s benefit at Clinton City Park for Alicia Pate-Housley, who is battling cancer, featured a poker run, live music, food and other entertainment. The benefit was organized by Van Buren County Deputy Tim Adams, and The Christian Motor-

cycle Association set up the run, calling for help from CMA chapters in Central Arkansas. Bikers came Clinton, Marshall, Little Rock, Conway and Batesville, and there also were some riders from Rolling Thunder. Twenty-three bikes competed in the Poker Run and almost $500 was grossed in entry fees and dona-

tions and $230 went to the winning hand, a King high club flush, and the winner contributed his winnings back to the benefit. There was a bike show and a motorcycle rodeo, live bands, an auction, shirts for sale, and a water slide for the kids. More than 50 bikes came and joined in the festivities.

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Class of ’77 reunion Plans have been finalized for the 40th reunion of the Clinton High School Class of 1977. Classmates will meet on Friday, July 7, at 6 p.m. and again on Saturday, July 8, beginning at 11 a.m. Both gath-

erings will be at 328 Main Street in downtown Clinton. All classmates (those that graduated or not) and anyone in classes before and after, are invited to join us. For more information, con-

Calendar A benefit for James Crawford will be held from noon-3 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, at South Side Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Damascus. There will be gospel and bluegrass music and a barbecue dinner. Proceeds will help pay for a stem-cell procedure. The Little Red River Audubon Society presents its annual Creature Feature with the Little Rock Neighbors from page 2 with a cup of coffee and just enjoy the sights and sounds and smells. Our old friend, Gerald Harper, a longtime resident of Shirley, will be celebrating his 88th birthday on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at the Shirley Community Center. Mr. Harper has been having some health problems, and he is so ready for his friends and family to come share time

tact Janet Johnson Perkins at 479-7213827 or Lori Rodgers Blagg at 501745-5777. You can also see the Class of 1977 Reunion-Clinton, AR Facebook page.

noon June 17.

Zoo at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at the Petit Jean Electric building, 270 Quality Drive, Clinton. The free event is open to kids of all ages. E-mail lrras2011@ gmail.com for more information.

A soap box derby is set for June 24 on Factory Road by the Van Buren County Library as part of the Archey Fork Festival. There are three age groups. For more information contact the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 7456500.

The South Fork Nature Center kicks off National Pollinator Week with a family friendly morning spent investigating “Pollinators in our World” from 10 a.m.-

Graduation ceremonies for the North Central Adult Education program are scheduled for 7 p.m. June 22, 2017, at the Clinton High School Auditorium.

with him. His granddaughter, Heather, is asking friends and folks to bring a card for him to enjoy. Light refreshments will be served from 2 to 4 p.m. We ate at Fairfield Bay Center on Friday. Karen, the cook, is high on eating healthy. She serves up pretty food. Fairfield Bay is planning a spaghetti dinner for Monday, July 3, 4-7 p.m. Tickets are $7. You can buy a ticket in advance from the center director. It is a

good meal, so try to attend. Be happy, enjoy every day, smile and tell someone you love them. It’s good for you and them.

Clubs The Idlehour Bridge Club met Thursday. Winners for the evening were: high, Gay Whillock; second high, Danna Hensley; traveling, Merl Eoff; and bingo, Emma Hink.

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Obituaries

etery in Drasco. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service of Clinton. To sign Dortha's book of memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

Dolora Smith

Dolora Ann Smith, age 80, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, was called to heaven June 1, 2017. She was born Sept 1, 1936, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Ann completed high school at Classen High in Oklahoma City and studied interior design at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Oklahoma, where she was a member of the school choir. She met and married Ernest Weldon Smith of Shawnee, Oklahoma, and they have two children, Sabrina Candace Smith Spademan (Steve) of Austin, Texas, and Ernest Weldon Smith Jr. (Jan) of Rockville, Maryland. Ann leaves behind two grandchildren, Sean Michael Spademan of Nashville, Tennessee, and Sarah Ashley Spademan of Austin, Texas. Ann also leaves behind her sister, Jean White and brotherin-law Jim White of Franklin, North Carolina, along with several nieces and nephews. Ann was preceded in death by her mother, Sylvis Dawson Vaughn; her father Virgil L. Vaughn; and sister, Mary Vaughn McKeel. Ann was an avid reader and loved attending church services. She was a devout Christian and spent many hours doing daily devotionals and reading her Bible. She especially enjoyed time with her cats, and she had many friends who loved her dearly. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. July 8th at Fairfield Bay Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com.

Dortha Ezell

Dortha Jewel Ezell, 80, of Drasco, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 29, 2017. Born July 15, 1936, at Dug Hill, Arkansas, she is the daughter of the late Roy and Roseanna Davis Steadman. Living in Drasco for all of her life, Dortha, and her late husband Marvin, raised cattle, chickens, vegetable gardens, and their children. Dortha also worked for many years at The Country Store in Drasco. There she was able to visit with everyone in the community. Granny, as she was known by many, loved her church Drasco General Baptist, sewing, cooking, gardening, flowers and her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Left to cherish Granny's memory are her sons, Leon and wife Nancy Ezell of Drasco, Dennis and wife Tammy Ezell of Quitman, Dewayne and wife Kim Ezell of Drasco; grandchildren Darriel and wife Jessica Ezell of Quitman, Vanessa and husband Paul Rogers of New Caney, Texas, Samantha and husband Ryan Morgan of Fayetteville, Roseanna Ezell of Quitman; great-grandchildren Caitlin and Ryan Ezell, Susannah, Matthew, and Deanna Rogers. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends, and other family. Dortha is preceded in death by her parents, husband Marvin Ezell, and brother, Billy Jack Steadman. Services were 10 a.m. Saturday at the Drasco General Baptist Church with Brothers Dennis Ezell, Samuel Wildmon, and Billy Henderson officiating. Interment was in Sipes Cem-

Della Tompkins

Della Mae Tompkins, 61, of Shirley, passed away May 31, 2017. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut on July 22, 1954 to Earnest Willard and Beatrice Olive French Harvey. Della was a Christian who enjoyed reading and crocheting. Left to cherish Della's memory are her husband, Richard Owen Tompkins of Shirley; children Beatrice Shaw and husband Michael of Troy, Maine; James Shorrey Jr. and wife Laurie of Dover, Maine, and Tessa Libby of Solan, Maine. She is also survived by grandchildren Travis Dodge, Daymon Dodge, Desiree Dodge, Danielle Dodge, Scott Dodge Jr., Jamie Peterson, Caleb Woodard, Leandra Pledger and Elijah Pleadger; siblings David Harvey, Earnest Harvey, and Bruce Boon; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, uncles and other family and friends. Della was preceded in death by parents and granddaughter Tazey Shorey. Memorial services were 2 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Church of the Nazarene in Clinton. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Della's Book of Memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

passed away June 9, 2017. Born January 3, 1933 to the late James R. and Minivera Frank Pelzer, Donald was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Donald worked for many years as a parts man, retiring from Hensley's Auto Parts in Clinton. Donald was a member of the Nazarene Church, a 60-year member of the American Legion, and loved his Cub Cadet Tractors. Donald also collected model trains, cars, WWII Airplanes, and loved to watch television and movies. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carolyn Hanson Pelzer; children Dana Morrison and husband Scott of Bartlett, Tennessee, Donald Pelzer and wife Cheryl of Raymore, Missouri, Jake Pelzer and wife Elaine of Griswold, Iowa; siblings Betty Lance of Des Moines, Iowa, Dennis Pelzer of Clinton, Arkansas, Janet Lehman of West Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren Bryant and Frannie Morrison, Abby Russell, Ryan, Jared, Hayden, Cade, Heather, and Heath Pelzer; five great-grandchildren; his special companion Buddy; and many other nieces, nephews, family and friends. Memorial services are to be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service of Clinton. To sign Donald's book of memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

Heidi Bonds

Heidi Bonds died June 9, 2017. Funeral arrangements are pending. Clinton Funeral Service.

Dorothy Ball

Dorothy Ball died June 10, 2017. Funeral arrangements are pending. Clinton Funeral Service.

Donald Pelzer

Donald J. Pelzer, 84, of Clinton,

The Van Buren County Water Association is accepting nominations for the following board positions: Position 1 Banner Mountain, Position 2 Cleveland/Scotland Area, and Position 3 Austin/Formosa Area. Persons interested in filling one of these

positions will be required to present a written request to the VBCWA office by 4:00 PM July 30th2017. Candidates must be members of the association. Candidacy will not be considered if written request is not received by July 30, 2017.

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Mary Helen Baker decked out the historic Baker House during the Christmas season for years.

Mary Baker

Mary Helen Baker of Bee Branch, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at the Van Buren County Nursing Home. She was born May 27, 1929 at Bee Branch to Lizzie and Ervin Baker, who preceded her in death. Miss Baker graduated from South Side High School in 1947 and was valedictorian of her class. She earned both BSE and MSE degrees from Arkansas State Teachers College, now UCA. She was selected the 1987 Distinguished Alumni of South Side School. She was a member of Alpha Chi National College Honor Society. Miss Baker taught business education for five years at England High School, England, Arkansas then moved back home to Bee Branch, where she taught Business Education at South Side High School for 20 years. She retired in May 1976 after many years of teaching her students typing and other business courses. Her students stopped by to see her often, bringing a piece of chocolate cake or vegetables from their gardens.

People who have been through Bee Branch during the Christmas season will remember the yellow house with the horse and carriage, complete with a couple dressed to go out. The students who helped with this were known as the Christmas Display Committee and loved her dearly. She took great pride in her 1907 home being on the Historic Register. Miss Baker was the sponsor for the school newspaper and worked with the students on the high school yearbook. She was honored several times when the yearbook staff dedicated the yearbook to her. Her students remember Miss Baker for her kindness and patience. Her favorite scripture was “Be kind to one another.” And her favorite color was pink. She loved her old cat, Bob, who passed on a few years back. She was a member of the Damascus United Methodist Church. Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2017, at the Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier with Rev. Vaughn Marsden officiating. Interment was in Bee Branch Cemetery. Pallbearers are Billy Paul Rogers, Don Pennington, Tommy Hutto, Gilbert Lewis, Harvey Pennington, and Charles Wood. Honorary Pallbearers are Lloyd Baker, Jackie Lankford and Harold Stark.

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Quorum Court The Van Buren County Quorum Court will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2017, at the Van Burn

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Marriages

AGENDA

• Douglas Meyer, 27, Greers Ferry and Amanda Goss, 33, Clinton

For June 15, 2017 CALL TO ORDER Next: PRAYER Next: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Next: ROLL CALL Next: MINUTES: May 18, 2017 Next: TREASURER’S REPORT Next: APPROPRIATION ANALYSIS Next: COUNTY ROAD AND EQUIPMENT REPORT Next: SHERIFF’S REPORT Next: COUNTY BOARDS TO ADDRESS THE COURT NEW BUSINESS: • An appropriation ordinance to amend the original appropriation ordinance 2016-52, the annual operating budget for 2017; to increase the projected revenue and appropriate $2,801.40 Into the circuit clerk’s budget #1000-102 from the circuit clerk’s recorder’s cost fund #3006-102. Sponsored by J.P. M. Philips B. An ordinance for a school resource officer for clinton school. Sponsored by J.P. D. James

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Workers replace the roof on the old skating rink in Clinton recently. It now houses gymnastics classes.

Clinton Police Patrol Activity 5-23 through 5-29

Incident reports............................6 Accidents .....................................1 Calls for service..........................16 Property checks/extra patrols....33 Motorist assists............................2 ATM/Bank escorts........................2 Other agency assists....................7 Funeral escorts.............................1 Alarm............................................3 Juvenile revocation.......................1 Warnings issued.........................29

Citations issued:

Speeding....................................21 Failure to register..........................1 Possession of drug paraphernalia.......................2 Possession of a controlled substance....................2 No proof of insurance...................6 Failure to obey traffic control device.....................1 No vehicle license........................2

• Joshua Love, 30, Fairfield Bay and Stephanie Breedlove, 34, Fairfield Bay

DWI...............................................1 Refusal breath test.......................1 Criminal trespass..........................1 Total citations issued..................38

• Derek Bradley, 41, Clinton and Chloe Bradley, 41, Clinton

5-30 through 6-5

• Walter Guffey Jr., 57, Shirley and Christy Melton, 48, Shirley

Incident reports............................4 Accidents .....................................2 Calls for service..........................15 Property checks/extra patrols....34 Motorist assists............................3 ATM/Bank escorts........................2 Other agency assists....................2 Funeral escorts.............................2 Alarms..........................................2 Warnings issued.........................15

Citations issued:

Speeding....................................15 No proof of insurance...................3 Public intoxication........................1 Careless and prohibited driving...1 Total citations issued..................20

Sign-up begins for flood damage Sign-up will be June 12-July 11, 2017 for the recent flood damage in Van Buren County. Farms and Ranches suffering severe damage may be eligible for assistance under the Emergency Conservation Program administered by the Van Buren County Farm Service Agency County Office if the damage: Will be so costly to rehabilitate that Federal assistance is or will be needed to return the land to productive agriculture use Is unusual and is not the type that would recur frequent-

• Jason Patterson, 42, Billings, Missouri and Andrea Bastura, 39, Billings, Missouri

ly in the same area Affect the productive capacity of the farmland Will impair or endanger the land A producer qualifying for ECP assistance may receive cost-share up to 75 percent of the eligible cost of restoration. No producer is eligible for more than $200,000 cost sharing per disaster occurrence. The minimum qualifying cost for restoration is $1,000. The following types of measures may be eligible: Removing debris from farmland; restoring permanent

fences. Producers who have suffered a loss from the recent disaster should contact the local FSA Office. Funds are currently not available. To be eligible for assistance, practices must not be started until all of the following are met: An application for costshare assistance has been filed; the local FSA County Committee or its representative has conducted an onsite inspection; the agency responsible for technical assistance, has made a needs determination.

• Robert Smith Jr., 36, Fairfield Bay and Britany Buck, 33, Fairfield Bay

Divorces • Jennifer Brown vs. Allen Brown • Ashley Holland vs. Adam Holland • Jessica Whillock vs. Toliver Whillock • Natasha Fletcher vs. Eldon McAfee

Bankruptcies Clinton - Judith Ann Smith, 610 Junior Road, May 10, 2017, Chapter 7. Clinton - Kaitlyn Marie Rappold (aka Kaitlyn Marie Weaver), 663 Baker Lake Road, May 8, 2017, Chapter 7. Damascus Heather Marie Adams, 4593 Gravesville Cutoff Road, May 31, 2017, Chapter 7.

PUBLIC AUCTION

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Saturday, June 17, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. We have been called in to help se�le the estate of Gene Berghorn. He was a long�me collector of many items. He also owned an ice cream soda shop and a complete workshop loaded with power tools. You will find everything in this auc�on from an�ques to collectable signs to tools. You will also find a Century Inboard boat, a tractor with mower and front loader, lawn tractors, a motor scooter, canoe, and much more. MEN, YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS AUCTION!! DIRECTIONS: From I-40 in Conway: Take Hwy 65 N to Clinton. Turn right on to AR-16 E. Travel 1.9 miles and then turn right on to Burnt Ridge Rd/S Fork Burnt Ridge Rd. Travel 2.7 miles. Con�nue on to the New Road 3.8 miles. Take a sharp le� to stay on the New Road and travel 1.4 miles. Turn right on to AR Hwy 330 S and travel 1.1 miles to sale site. PARTIAL LIST OF ITEMS: **1976 Century Resorter boat (all original interior, 18�, Chrysler 225 inboard V6 motor, EXCELLENT CONDITION) **Mahindra 2015 4wd hydrosta�c tractor w/frontend loader & finish mower Cub Cadet LT 2042 riding lawn mower •Murray riding lawn mower (46” cut) •3 point auger •3 point blade •5’x8’ u�lity trailer •complete wood working shop •Delta band saw •Makita chop saw •arc welder •Cra�sman radial arm saw •Delta bench sander •Delta spindle sander •oxygen-acetylene welder •large floor drill press •JCL 150 moped XP •Pere Marque�e canoe •12’x24’ metal carport •12’x15’ wooden portable building •Bosch washer & dryer •deep u�lity sink •refrigerated water cooler •7’ ice cream display case freezers •4’ ice cream freezer w/syrup dispensers •soda fountain dispenser w/CO2 bo�les & hoses •Hamilton Beach milk shake makers •malt glasses •Toledo scales •large an�que brass Na�onal cash register •small an�que wooden Na�onal cash register •an�que penny accurate weight floor scale •an�que 10 cent •U.S. Marshall shoo�ng game •full size electric organ •cappuccino machine •round oak bar type table w/3 wooden bar stools •various an�que wooden clocks •Dr. Pepper clocks •various beer adver�sing clocks (Budweiser, Busch, Miller Lite, etc.) •various beer adver�sing mirrors & pictures •Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus posters & pictures •clown pictures •brass fireplace screen •corral panels/gates •lawn tractor �lt u�lity cart •leaf blower •portable spray rig •step & extension ladders •yard tools •T posts •etc. LOTS OF GREAT ITEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION. ** Indicates minimum bid items. All other items will be sold to the highest bidder. Sale day announcements take precedence over all printed or online ma�er

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Incoming President Mark Gammill with Lisa Munos, vice president, and Frankie Treece, treasurer. Not pictured: Ramona Rorie, secretary.

June 13, 2017

Jessica Smith

Group awards scholarships The Van Buren County Retired Teachers and School Employees Association met for its regular meeting in May. It was a very special meeting, because the 2017 Scholarship winners were announced. This is the fifth year for the scholarships to be awarded to a student from each of the county’s high schools; the first scholarships were $100 each; and this year the scholarships are $250 each. Our hopes and plans are to increase the scholarships as our membership increases when school employees and teachers retire yearly. Also at the meeting, the 2018 officers were installed were installed. They are ready to begin serving and final plans for the new year’s

Dakota Mooney

2 get Beta Club scholarships President Doyne Ward (left) and Treasurer Frankie Treece (right) with scholarship recipients Benton Berry, Shirley High School and Dakota Mooney, Clinton High School. Not Pictured: Daniella Carpenter, South Side High School. programs are being made. All meetings are planned to be informative about the retirement benefits, the security of our benefit investments, and for entertainment and enjoyment. The yearly dues for each retiree are only $5, plus any amount donated

Cemeteries Lute Mountain

Clean-up for Lute Mountain Cemetery will be June 17. Decoration will be Sunday, June 18 (Father’s Day).

Quattlebaum

Contributors to the 2016-17 Quattlebaum Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund and upkeep are: Mary Lou Lee, John and Wilma Miller, Herllene Cates, Cloetta Hutto, Nancy Brents and Arthur Jacks, Cliff and Karen Ferren, Tommy Jones, Nettie Fay Hutchison, Rodney and Brenda Crownover, Jim and

Susan Grillot, James and Masako Martin, Stephenson and Phylis Scott, Twyla McKnight, Edith McKnight, Lynn Beatty, McKnight Family Trust, Maxine Guffey, Ron and Connie Greham, Evelyn Cunningham, Marie Loftis, Anita Minor, Margaret Cullum, Sandra Maulden, Don Legate, Miller Sanitation. Those wishing to contribute may send donations to: Quattlebaum Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund c/o Don Legate-Treasurer, 3783 Harmony Mountain Road, Clinton, AR

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to keep the School Scholarship Fund is appreciated, so the scholarship program can continue and grow. The meetings are every other month. Guest speaker for the July 18 meeting will be Frank Dudeck, elder law attorney, and he will be speaking

on elder care, which covers: Medicaid Planning, Protecting Assets from the Nursing Homes, Revocable Living Trusts, Estate Planning, and VA Benefits Planning. The meeting will be at 11:30 a.m. at Western Sizzlin’ Steak House in Clinton.

72031.

at Holly Mountain Cemetery will be held on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Music by Steve Trawick and Family will begin at 10:30. Speaker will be Brother Danny Griffin. A short business meeting will be followed by a potluck lunch. Everyone is welcome.

Lexington

Donations received in 2016 for the Lexington Cemetery Fund were from: Danny and Martha Simmons, Betty Joe Tabor, Peggy Prout, Margie Barnett, Lillie McKiney, Johnnie Nichols, Sue Widener, Elaine and Mike Treadaway, Dean Bonds, Cheryle Elliott, and Patsy Batchelor. Anyone wanting to make a donation may send it to: Lexington Cemetery Fund c/o Sue Widener, 8516 Holly Mountain Road, Clinton, AR 72031.

Holly Mountain

Memorial services

Revival

Kingdom's Gate Ministry, 10973 Highway 16 East, Shirley, is having a revival on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 1517, starting at 7 each night. Evangelist is Barbara Jenkins from Harrison. Everyone is welcome.

The Clinton High School Beta Club announces the 2017 recipients of their local scholarship, Jessica Smith and Dakota Mooney. The students fundraise to be able to provide this scholarship to a graduating Clinton High School Senior. This year the club was able to raise enough moeny to provide two $300 scholarships to two

Beta members. Jessica is the daughter of Jim and Marcia Smith of Clinton, and plans to attend the University of Central Arkansas to receive a degree in Dietetics. Dakota is the son of Chad and Brandy Mooney of Clinton, and plans to attend Arkansas Tech University and major in Ag Business/Public Relations.

Beta Club plans fundraisers The Clinton High School Beta Club is planning a couple of fundraisers this month, both on June 17. First, the Beta Club is seeking contestants for its Miss Greers Ferry Lake pageant. There will be seven age groups, from infant to 20 years old, and entry fee is $20 per contestant. Contestants may register early by calling Sarah Hutchins at (501)

472-9959 or e-mailing hutchinss@clinton.k12.ar.us. Contestants also may register from 1-2:30 p.m. before the pageant begins at 3 p.m. at the Clinton High School Auditorium. Admission is $5. Later that day, at 6:30 p.m., the Beta Club will host a Miss Arkansas Watch Party at the auditorium live on the big screen. Admission is $5. There will be contests and prizes.

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Fall armyworms laying early siege to pastures By Mary Hightower UA System Division of Agriculture

They’re called fall armyworms, but this year, they’re not even waiting for summer to bring their appetites to Arkansas’ lawns, pastures and rice fields. Recently Kevin Lawson, Perry County extension staff chair for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, noted hungry little caterpillars on some rice in his county, and urged those with sod farms, pastures and hayfields to “start scouting now.” “This is very early,” he said. “Now is the time to keep an eye out.” Extension agents have reported armyworms in Hempstead, Howard, Pike and Sevier counties as well. "As of today June 8, we have not had any reports of fall armyworms in Van Buren County reported,” said county agent Danny Griffin. “But our producers need to be on the lookout in pastures and hayfields. Homeowners also need to be scouting their yards." Fall armyworms typically don’t debut until July, but with the relatively warm winter and spring, “everything is early this year,” Lawson said. “It’s going to be a big insect year for our farmers.” He said growers in his county were already anticipating the pests and had stocked up on control products. For those pro-

ducers getting ready to cut hay – cutting the hay would be the best form of control. Farmers aren’t the only ones affected. Armyworms have strong appetite for Bermuda grass and can often make a lawn disappear overnight. True armyworms appear in spring and look similar to fall armyworms, and both can be very destructive. True armyworms are green with brown or black paired spots along their backs. Fall armyworms have dark stripes and a light-colored marking that looks like an inverted Y on their heads. Fall armyworms are sensitive to cold and overwinter in southern Florida, southern Texas and in Central and South America, said Kelly Loftin, extension entomologist for the Division of Agriculture. “They make their way to Arkansas on wind currents from the south. “Initial moth flights, which vary in size and timing, will influence severity and timing of fall armyworm outbreaks,” he said. “Unlike the nocturnal true armyworms, fall armyworm caterpillars feed any time of the day or night but are most active early in the morning or late in the evening.” When they appear, they are hungry. “Often, after a severe fall armyworm infestation, the only vegetation left in the field

will be tough stems,” Loftin said. “Fall armyworms seldom kill healthy, established Bermuda grass. However, newly established stands of Bermuda grass, fescue and winter annuals such as rye, ryegrass, and wheat are at risk of stunting or dying.” Loftin said that although pyrethroids work quickly to kill the worms, they have limited residual activity. “This year, we are seeing overlapping generations which means that adult moths can lay eggs more frequently to quickly re-infest the field,” he said. “With overlapping generations, products with longer residual activity will provide longer term control.” Examples of products with longer residual activity include Prevathon, which is chlorantraniliprole; Besiege, chlorantraniliprole plus lambda-cyhalothrin; and Intrepid, which is methoxyfenozide. Products available to control both armyworm species in forage are updated annually and listed in MP144, Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas, available at https://www.uaex. edu/publications/pdf/ mp144/mp144.pdf. Information about the pests is also available in: Managing Armyworms in Pastures and Hayfields, https:// www.uaex.edu/publications/PDF/FSA7083.pdf

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Senior Center Menus/June Clinton & Damascus Senior Centers

Clinton is open Monday-Thursday June 12: Hamburger, potato salad, fruit. June 13: White beans/ham, mixed greens, vinaigrette tomatoes, cornbread, cobbler. June 14: Spring chicken salad, vegetable collage, crackers, ice cream. June 15: Fried fish, herbed potatoes, beans, 2 hushpuppies, fruit cocktail. June 19: Breaded pork cutlet, mashed potatoes, squash, banana pudding. June 20: Pepper steak/rice, green beans, roasted carrots, autumn delight. June 21: Breaded chicken strips, mac and cheese, beets, tropical fruit. June 22: Pinto beans/ham, sliced tomato/onion, cooked cabbage, cornbread, angel food cake/ strawberries. June 26: Ham or turkey and cheese sandwich, broccoli and cauliflower salad, apricots, poke cake. June 27: Chili and beans w/Fritos, shredded cheese, coleslaw, pears. June 28: Beef tips/gravy, mashed potatoes, squash, roll, berries. June 29: Oven fried chicken, au gratin potatoes, spinach, pineapple pie. Damascus is open Tuesday and Thursday

Shirley Senior Center

June 12: Chili w/beans, shredded cheese, coleslaw, pears. June 13: Beef tips/gravy, mashed potatoes, zesty squash, hot roll, berries. June 14: Ham & cheese sandwich, broccoli and cauliflower salad, apricots, poke cake. June 15: Hamburger steak/gravy, mashed potatoes, spinach, bread, cake with frosting. June 19: Spaghetti and meat

sauce, Italian green beans, garlic bread, hot apples w/cinnamon and brown sugar. June 20: White beans/ham, mixed greens, vinaigrette tomatoes, cornbread, cobbler. June 21: Fried fish, herbed potatoes, pinto beans, 2 hushpuppies, fruit cocktail. June 22: Hamburger, potato salad, fruit. June 26: Chopped steak/gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, bread, fruit. June 27: Tuna salad sandwich, broccoli slaw, tomato wedges, lemon cheese cake. June 28: Baked ham, holiday sweet potatoes, green beans, roll, fruited Jell-O. June 29: Barbecue on bun, baked beans, coleslaw, baked apples. Shirley Center is open Monday-Thursday

Scotland Senior Center

June 12: Chili w/beans, shredded cheese, coleslaw, pears. June 13: Herb chicken, salad, California-blend vegetables, bread, fruit cocktail. June 14: Beef tips/gravy, mashed potatoes, zesty squash, hot roll, berries. June 15: Sweet and sour chicken/ rice, Chinese mixed vegetables, egg roll, Mandarin oranges, fortune cookie. June 19: Baked ham, holiday sweet potatoes, green beans, roll, fruited Jell-O. June 20: Cheesy salsa chicken, corn salad, broccoli, banana cake/glaze. June 21: Chopped steak/gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, bread, fruit. June 22: Barbecue on bun, baked beans, coleslaw, applesauce. June 26: Spaghetti & meat sauce, Italian green beans,

BENEFIT FOR JAMES CRAWFORD James will have a Stem Cell Procedure for a very serious spinal disease. This is a community event and everyone is invited. Where: South Side Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Damascus, AR Date: Saturday, June 17, 2017 Time: 12 noon to 3 p,m., come and go Enjoy a Great Barbecue Dinner with Live Gospel and Bluegrass Music performed by the Sulphur Road Pickers, the Remnant Band and special performances by Lisa Nelson and other local talent. Simmons Bank has a special account "Benefit for James Crawford" where additional donations can be made.

garlic bread, hot spiced apples. June 27: Hamburger, potato salad, fruit. June 28: Beans/ ham, sliced tomato and onion, cooked cabbage, cornbread, yellow cake/strawberries. June 29: Fried fish, herbed potatoes, pinto beans, 2 hushpuppies, fruit cocktail. Scotland center is open Monday-Thursday

Fairfield Bay Senior Center

June 13: Chopped steak/gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, bread, fruit. June 14: Corn and tomato chowder, stampede biscuit w/ ham, spring mix salad, apricots. June 15: Barbecue on bun, baked beans, coleslaw, baked apples. June 16: Baked ham, holiday sweet potatoes, green beans, roll, fruited Jell-O. June 20: Spaghetti & meat sauce, Italian green beans, garlic bread, hot apples w/cinnamon and brown sugar. June 21: White beans/ham, mixed greens, vinaigrette tomatoes, cornbread, cobbler. June 22: Hamburger, potato salad, fruit. June 23: Fried fish, herbed potatoes, pinto beans, 2 hushpuppies, fruit cocktail. June 27: Beef tips/gravy, mashed potatoes, zesty squash, roll, berries. June 28: Sweet & sour chicken/rice, Chinese mixed vegetables, egg roll, Mandarin oranges, fortune cookie. June 29: Ham or turkey and cheese sandwich, broccoli and cauliflower salad, apricots, poke cake. June 30: Oven fried chicken, au gratin potatoes, spinach, pineapple pie. Fairfield Bay center is open Tuesday-Friday

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Entertainment The

Music Scene

Jeff Stansbery

One hit wonders We may sometimes think of the term "One Hit Wonder" as a person or group that only recorded one song and nothing else. Nothing could be further from the truth. A "One hit wonder" simply means that there is generally just one song that a person or group is associated with in regards to a big "hit" that topped the charts on the radio, or was considered very successful. Many of us, I would venture to say, have a favorite song that is the only major work attributed to that person or group. We will attempt to forage through the archives to pull out a few various favorites as examples. Now, I must give this honest disclaimer before I begin: This is merely a drop in the bucket of many examples of "One Hit Wonders," so if I don't happen to mention one of your favorites, you are afforded the liberty to pencil yours in. The Fischer sisters were 15 and 17 years old in 1963 as they and their friend and neighbor, Sally Gordon (also 17) recorded a song being billed as The Murmaids entitled "Popsicles and Icicles." The song was written by David Gates, the future founder and front man of the band Bread. This song was ranked No. 1 by the Record World chart for the week of January 18, 1964. The next No. 1 hit was "I Want to Hold Your Hand" by the Beatles (of course, they were not one hit wonders).

Back in the early 1960's there was a large "beach" song movement beginning. Groups like Jan and Dean and the Beach Boys took off with songs about surfing and the beach. A group called The Rivieras had one big hit entitled "California Sun," which was a cooking rhythmic song very reminiscent of the instrumental song "Wipe Out" (also a one-hit wonder) by the Surfaris on August 10, 1963. Some songs were just down right clever with the lyrics and melody – and such was the case of the very popular country song "Flowers On the Wall" by the Statler Brothers. The following line from that song was later used in the movie "Pulp Fiction" and later still in the movie "Die Hard with a Vengeance" by Bruce Willis when asked what he was doing, replied "smoking cigarettes and watching Captain Kangaroo." And he probably could have added, "now don't tell me, I've nothing to do." Now here is a song that played upon

the popularity of the early vaudeville era. It is called "Winchester Cathedral" and it was performed by the New Vaudeville Band. John Carter sang through his hands, imitating a megaphone sound. The song became an international hit and shot to No. 1 in Canada upon its release in 1966. The band was under the tutelage of Peter Grant, who later went on to manage the Yardbirds and Led Zeppelin. A very prominent actor of the era, Richard Harris, performed a song called "MacArthur Park." This was a unique song and it peaked at No. 2 on the billboard 100 chart and No. 4 in the UK singles chart. “MacArthur Park” has been called "the worst song ever written” with its flowery lyrics and metaphors (notoriously likening lost love to a cake left out in the rain), and has been described as "bloated" and "loopy." Anyway one looks at it, if a song can be that popular worldwide and sell as many copies as it did, then I don't suppose being called "the worst song ever"

would bother the ones who cashed in on its success. Minnie Riperton had a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 5, 1975 entitled "Loving You." Billboard ranked it as the No. 13 song for 1975. It is noteworthy that Riperton sang a very high whistle register in the bridge of the song. She had a five-octave vocal range! Riperton was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1976 and did not publicize the fact that she was terminally ill. She became a spokesman for the American Cancer Society and in 1978 received the American Cancer Society's Courage Award, which was presented to her at the White House by President Jimmy Carter. She died July 12, 1979. Here are some more one-hit wonders by actors/comedians. "Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody" by Jerry Lewis in 1956. "Ringo" by Lorne Greene-1964; "I'm Easy" by Keith Carradine-1976; "Don't Give Up On Us" by David Soul-1977; "Think It Over" by Cheryl Ladd-1978; "King Tut" by Steve Martin-1978; "Heartbeat" by Don Johnson-1986; "It's Now or Never" by John Schneider-1981; "They Don't Know" by Tracy Ullman-1984; "Respect Yourself" by Bruce Willis-1987; "She's Like the Wind" by Patrick

June 13, 2017 Swayze-1988. Back in the days of disco, a single topped the charts in 1974 entitled "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas. It received a gold certification from the RIAA in 1974 and popularized disco music. It didn't even start out to be an "A" side release. It was supposed to be the "B" side of "I Want to Give You My Everything," which, after spending two hours recording, they took a break and then recorded "Kung Fu Fighting" in just 10 minutes with only two takes. After hearing both songs, Robin Blanchflower of Pye Records insisted that "Kung Fu Fighting" be the "A" side instead. The song didn't receive any radio airplay for the first five weeks and sold poorly; but slowly started gaining popularity in dance clubs and then took off and eventually went on to sell 11 million records worldwide, making it one of the best selling singles of all time. In 1989 Chris Isaak released a single off of his studio album, "Heart Shaped World." The song was called "Wicked Game" and it did not really take off until it was featured in the David Lynch film, "Wild At Heart" in 1990. Lee Chesnut, an Atlanta radio station music director who loved David Lynch films, began playing the song and it quickly became a nationwide Top 10 hit in

January 1991, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. If you listen closely to Chris Isaak's voice, you can hear the Roy Orbison influence. Taking another short trip down memory lane, see if you remember some of these big one hit wonders: "Graduation Day" - The Rover Boys-1956; "Summertime, Summertime" - the Jamies-1959; "Hey Baby" - Bruce Channel-1962; "Hey Little Girl" - Syndicate of Sound-1966; "They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!" Jerry Samuels-1966; "Pata Pata" - Miriam Makeba-1967; "Classical Gas" - Mason Williams-1968; "InA-Gadda-Da-Vida" Iron Butterfly-1968; "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" - Vickie Lawrence-1973; "Pillow Talk" - Sylvia-1973; "I'm Too Sexy" Right Said Fred-1992; "Don't Know Why" Norah Jones-2003. There are many great one hit wonders floating around, and if you want to find them, simply look up "one hit wonders list" on Wikipedia. I was surprised by how many groups I thought were one-hit wonders, and they actually weren’t. Such is the case with the Uniques who did "All These Things" and Freda Payne who did "Band of Gold." They had other big hits as well.

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June 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coltan Alexander

June 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Thomas

June 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryan Black

June 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brook Hobbs

June 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marsha Evans

June 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noah Woodward

June 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Mitchell

June 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sherry Bixler

June 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Reed

June 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alisha Lynn

June 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janet Gray

June 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa Nelson

June 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tori Johnson

June 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlene Stafford

June 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Jones

June 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Hill

June 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyler Sowell

June 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janet Kirkendoll

June 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Briar Swofford

June 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Nipper

June 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Somer Swofford

June 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tammy Norris

June 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haley Tharp

June 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelvin Smith

June 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melvin Browning

June 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . Wallace Weeks, Sr.

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June 13, 2017

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Quote of the week It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. - Confucius

Our Van Buren County Family Album By Shay Belonie

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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 Choctaw Church of Christ. 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

Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw, AR 72028 (501) 745-8264233

Pawn â&#x20AC;˘ Shooting Sports

VAN BUREN COUNTY PROUD 794 Highway 65B Clinton, Arkansas

(501) 745-2581 Tournament Fishing Tackle

Clinton Liberty Tax Service saves your money! Phone: (501) 745-4829 Roses Country Fabrics Rose Hamilton, Owner rosecountryfabric@yahoo.com 306 Main St. Clinton, Arkansas

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Classifieds • Legal

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PERSONALS

MISC. FOR SALE

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The North Central Adult Education Center is now offering FREE classes to prepare for U. S. Citizenship. For more information call or text Jan Henderson at (501)253-1320 or the Adult Education Center (501)745-6554. In addition the Adult Center offers classes toward obtaining a GED, Career Counseling and ESL instruction.

SERVICES

CHAMBERS' CABINETS

to Patsy Ward for telling me about this newspaper, my thanks.

L.H. except those marked FIRM in

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Booths #1, #6, #7, #8, #16, #32, #36, #49, #50, #53, #56, #60, #64, and #93.

for 39 unit rural development property in Clinton, AR. Mostly janitorial with some light maintenance (experience required), painting/ cleaning vacant apartments.

Call Larry: (501)253-0835

Please fax resumes to (501)362-0662 or mail to: Timberlake, P.O. Box 1135, Heber Springs, AR 72543. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

YARD SALE

Shop Booth 75 at Howard's Antiques for crocheted items, knickknacks, dishes and jewelry.

REAL ESTATE For Rent

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

Excellent Condition (501)253-0924

June 16th and 17th 7:00 am till dark Rain or Shine

No Pets.

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

Call: 253-1881

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

House for Rent

2BR/1BA Central Heat/Air No pets No smoking Deposit and References required Call after 6:00 pm (501)745-2126

House for Rent

Watch for signs

in Scotland / Cleveland area

2 ½ miles East of

2BR / 1BA

Gravesville

$450/month plus deposit

(Hwy 124 East)

One Year Lease Call (501)745-4900 or (501)745-1593

LEGALS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION NO. 71PR-17-58 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JERRY CAMPBELL, deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 571 Avey Lane Clinton, Arkansas 72031 DATE OF DEATH: July 12, 2015 On May 23, 2017, an affidavit of collection of small estate by distributee was filed with respect to the estate of Jerry Campbell, deceased, with the clerk of the probate division of the circuit court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, under Ark. Code Ann. § 28-41-101. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the distributee or his or her attorney within three (3) 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. The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the distributee or distributee’s attorney is: Chad J. Brown Attorney at Law 203 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 THIS NOTICE first published this 13th day of June , 2017. CHAD J. BROWN, /s / Chad J. Brown I.D. No. 2010085 Attorney at Law 203 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-8801 FAX 501-745-6262 chad@cjbrownattorney.com By:

For Sale

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

Lots inside and outside Priced to sell

To E. D. Shull, may these roses brighten your day. We are wishing you a complete and speedy recovery. You are missed!

Commercial Office Space for Lease 3000 Sq Ft on Highway 65 next to LaRosita

4 FAMILY GARAGE SALE

$475/month plus deposit.

Call (501) 253-0924

Reflect A Moment He said, "...do good to those who hate you..."

PERSONALS

2BR/1BA in Clinton near school and senior center. Central Heat/Air. All appliances. W-D connections.

2500 sqft COMMERCIAL OFFICE OR RENTAL SPACE next to CashSaver in NORTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTER

EMPLOYMENT

CARETAKER NEEDED

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REAL ESTATE

FOR LEASE

WANTED Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition. Call Tom 501-745-4378

Competitive monthly salary, insurance incentives and willing to negotiate schedule.

RESEARCH

20% off items marked

Still loving it!!

Kitchens Cabinets, Bathroom Cabinets, Entertainment Centers, Book Cases, Laminate Tops

Call Tom: (501)253-5142

June Sale

REAL ESTATE

LEGALS

1983 Gurdon 14ft by 66ft Mobile Home 2BR/2BA in Clinton. Needs minor repair. Price $5000.00.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION NO. 71PR-17-60 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAUL E. MUELLER, deceased NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 119 Conway Lane Fairfield Bay, AR 72088 DATE OF DEATH: MAY 29, 2017 Jeffery Scott Mueller was appointed Executor of the estate of the above-named decedent on June 1, 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.

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.

JEFFERY SCOTT MUELLER, Executor

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.

By: /s /Kent Tester KENT TESTER, I.D. No. 89123

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 5th day of June, 2017.

Tester Law Firm, P.A. Attorney at Law 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7077 FAX 501-745-6161

/ s / Debbie Gray VAN BUREN COUNTY CLERK

THIS NOTICE first published this 13th day of JUNE, 2017.

kent@testerlaw.com

Call (501)772-2679.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION NO. CIV-2017-94

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

June 13, 2017

Central Arkansas

Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir

(updated 6-72017) Bates Field and Stream (501-4701846) said bream are close to the bank, and the bite has been good. Use worms or crickets. Crappie are good, and they’re in the trees in about 8-12 feet of water. Use small minnows and little bitty jigs now. Bass fishing has been good. Use the darker soft plastics or white spinnerbaits. Catfish are biting in 6-8 feet of water. Cut bait and nightcrawlers are the baits of choice.

Little Red River

(updated 6-72017) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service said the Little Red continues to receive 12 hours of daily generation. The generation pattern begins early morning, which provides some wadable water downstream for a few hours each day and excellent drift-fishing from a boat. For fly-fishing, we recommend sowbugs, midges, caddis pupa and streamers. Pink- and red-colored Trout Magnet bodies on chartreuse heads are recommended for spin fishing. This is Free Fishing Weekend here in Arkansas from

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Fishing Report

noon Friday, June 9, through midnight Sunday, June 11. Look forward to seeing you on the Little Red. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-3625150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information.

Greers Ferry Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 470.29 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 6-72017) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-9401318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 470.20 feet and rising from recent rains. It is 7.66 feet above normal pool of 462.54 feet. It should start falling back down with in a couple of more days from generation. All species of fish are eating it up. The walleye are not as consistent as the rest, but that is the nature of the species. Try using crawlers on harness rigs, dropshots and jigheads on rocky flats in 1225 feet of water; if you catch one, more will be close. The bream

are bedding again with this moon coming and can be caught on small crankbaits, topwater poppers on fly rods, crawlers and crickets. The catfish are eating all over the lake on a lot of different baits and presentations. The flat heads are spawning this month, so get out and fish for the most under-fished species on the lake. The crappie are in the old brush line and in the pole timber, suspended for the most part, and around some brush piles that are the right depth, in 12-25 feet of water. Use jigs and jigs tipped with minnows for the best results. The black bass are eating up shallow out to 42 feet. Shallow fish will eat buzzbaits, spinnerbaits, frogs and small crankbaits, while the deeper fish will eat a lot of different baits on the ball and chain and a football head. The hybrid and white bass bite is going super strong, especially for big hybrids. A lot of fish in the 15-20 feet depth range are eating well. Try in-line spinners and spoons for your best catches.

Harris Brake Lake

(updated 6-72017) Harris Brake Lake Resort (501889-2745) said there have been many more people fishing the last few days, but nobody is “spilling the beans” on catches. Their guess is that anglers are having a lot of success now, though, so it might be the time to get to all species.

Lake Overcup

updated 6-72017) Johnny “Catfish” Banks at Overcup Bait Shop and R.V. Park (501-354-9007) said water level is up by 5 feet, but clarity is good. We have tons of shad now on surface late evening and early morning. Bass are still doing good around brush and shallow water using black plastic worm and crankbaits. Bream are still slow but are picking up a little using crickets. Crappie are doing fair out in 9 to 11 feet of water spider-rigging using jigs and minnows. Catfish are doing fair on jugs and trotlines – nothing over 6 pounds so far – using perch, shad and bass minnows. Come see us off Arkansas Highway 9 and enjoy this good weather for a change.

Lake Maumelle

(updated 6-72017) Jolly Rogers Marina (501-8685558) said black bass are good to excellent. They’re biting on crankbaits, wacky rig worms, flukes and spinnerbaits. Black bass are in about 1015 feet of water off the weeds by about 10 feet. Earlier this week, Roger said, he heard a lot of comments that the black bass were still in the weeds. “Is this wild?” he said. Garry Bryant and Quin Minton found 9.9 pounds worth of bass, including a big one of 4.58 pounds, on Tuesday night to win the weekly black bass tournament. Friday night’s winning results were similar; two

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pairs of anglers both hauled in nearly 10 pounds with five bass each. The Kentucky bass bite remains excellent. They’re being caught on jigs and minnows. They can be found mixed in with the black bass in shallow water. White bass are good. They are still schooling at the east end. Use Rooster Tails, CC Spoons and deep-diving Bandits and Bombers. They are staying up longer. Crappie are good, and good-size, and are being caught on crappie minnows and jigs. Use a chartreuse and white jig with a very light line. Bream reports have been excellent. They have moved off the bed and are 10-14 feet deep. Lots of redear being caught. Use crickets and live worms. Catfishing has been excellent. They are being caught in 15-25 feet of water, but some have been in shallow water. Use stink bait, small bream and chicken livers.

Sunset Lake

(updated 6-72017) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said customers tell us the catfish have been biting fair on chicken livers, minnows and nightcrawlers. Tight-lining at dusk and after dark seems to be the best method and time. Bream are biting well throughout the day on crickets and redworms fished around the docks and other cover. Bass fishing has been fair with minnows and plastic worms or lizards. Texas rig, Carolina rig

or floating them either way will work. Topwater baits are working early in the mornings. The crappie bite has slowed but some are still hitting pink minnows and a few jigs early in the mornings in deep water and around the docks.

Bisphop Park Ponds

(updated 6-72017) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said a couple of customers have been catching a few good crappie on No. 6 minnows fished 2-3 feet under a small bobber. Get out toward the middle of the ponds and let the minnow do the work. Bass have been hitting minnows, Texas rigged plastics in red or purple colors and Kalin’s grubs in a few different colors. Catfish have been biting fair on chicken livers, nightcrawlers and stink baits. Bream fishing has been good with crickets or redworms.

Lake Norrell

(updated 6-72017) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said bream fishing has been fun for customers with crickets and redworms. Fish tight lines around deep cover for the big ones. Bass fishing has been fair during the day and better at night. Black plastic worms and lizards, black buzzbaits and topwater baits at night and watermelon seed or green pumpkin plastics during daylight hours are working well.

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These watercolors are by Sue Pico who will give a free demonstration June 19.

Artist to present demonstration By Joyce Hartmann

Clinton artist Sue Pico will give a free demonstration in watercolor painting on Monday morning, June 19, in Fairfield Bay at Bayside Studio, the house on the corner of Greenwood Road and Highway 330 by the Marina Rd. The program is

hosted by the North Central Arkansas Artist League, which will hold a short business meeting at 9:30 a.m. followed by the demo at 10 a.m. Guests are invited to come and meet local area artists, and enjoy coffee and snacks. Pico promises “an hour of ‘loosy and juicy’ sunset/

Photo by Robert Snyder

Photo by Carmen Pomraning

sunrise reflected in water” as a background, featuring soft and blended edges. To contrast, she will illustrate a silhouetted, hard-edged, blended center. “The sky is the limit with these colorful, dynamic and relatively quick paintings – so fun and freeing.” After the demo,

league members will paint together and share suggestions and tips. Guests are invited to paint as well. Painters should bring the watercolor (or acrylic) painting supplies you’re comfortable with and a drawing or photo that could be used for the silhouette; think island, boat, people on

a beach, light house, lake edge, etc. Pico will bring lots of magazine and calendar sunsets/ sunrises for inspiration, and emphasizes that “This is a no stress painting zone.” Pico is a multi-disciplinary artist registered with the Arkansas Arts Coun-

cil, where she teaches drawing, painting, drama, history, teacher professional development, calligraphy, cartooning, art in math and science, world art, and other subjects. For more information on the Artist League, contact President Charlotte Rierson at 884-6100.

Winning float – The Brown family float, "The Tracks Lead Home," won first place in the Float Contest at the 50th annual Shirley Homecoming June 3. The float was put together by the children and grandchildren of Clyde and Clem Brown and depicted the train bridge at Shirley and the M&NA railroad.

Photo by Robert Gaut