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Son heading for NY to claim long-lost lighter By Anita Tucker/Voice Editor
Daniel L. Kelley
This Zippo lighter was lost in Vietnam 49 years ago.
In 1969, U.S. Marine Daniel L. Kelley lost his engraved Zippo lighter in Chu Lai, Vietnam. A few years ago, the lighter turned up in a ditch on a roadside in Springville, New York, near Niagra Falls. Operation Return Pilot Lighter was launched on social media and on Aug. 16, Kelley’s son Josh will travel to New York to claim the lighter. Josh Kelley says there is a string of coincidences surrounding the lighter: The Zippo was lost 49 years ago and Dan Kelley was 49 years old when he died; Josh was told of his father’s death shortly after Father’s Day in 1997 and he was notified of the Facebook posting on the lighter around Father’s Day this year; Niagra Falls, near Springville, is a place that his dad took Josh on vacation as a child; Josh has been invited to kick off a food drive
for veterans on Aug. 18 while he is in New York, and Aug. 18 is Josh’s 43rd birthday. Kelley plans to take part in the walk for veterans despite the fact that he was born in 1975 with only one leg and neither arm below the elbow. Doctors doubted he would live to his first birthday. Kelley is a victim of Agent Orange. His father served as an E5 in Marine Air Group 13 VMFA 115 tasked in Aviation Ordinance. The airbase around Chu Lai and Daniel Kelley and his crew mates were heavily exposed to Agent Orange, a herbicide mixture that U.S. military forces sprayed in Vietnam from 1962 to 1971 during the Vietnam War for the dual purpose of defoliating forest areas that might conceal Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces and destroying crops that might feed the enemy. Relatives said Dan Kelley came back from the war a different man.
He suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome and in 1997 he drove from his California home to the Nevada desert and took his own life. He has been dead half of Josh’s life. Josh knew about the lighter for a long time and said having it returned is “almost like he sent it.” “I’m still in shock,” he says. In 2014, Kelley traveled with Children of Vietnam Veterans Health Alliance where he met many people with the similar birth defects. He says he was accepted there. In 2015, he went to testify before a congressional staff in Washington, D.C., to support a bill that mandates the children of male Vietnam veterans be covered for the same birth defects the VA currently acknowledges in the children of female Vietnam Veterans. While there he stopped by Sen. John Boozman’s (R-Ark.) of-
Josh Kelley of Scotland says the biggest obstacle he has to face is other people’s perception of him. fice and talked with an aide, asking for his office to look into issues with his disability payments. He said he was promised they would look into it, then heard nothing and the office has now said he was
never there. “I have pictures” of himself with an aide, he said. Though Kelley, a father of four, lives in See Kelley on page 2
County schools open Aug. 13
All three school districts in Van Buren County have done some sprucing up over the summer and are ready to welcome back students next week. School starts on Aug. 13 throughout the state.
South Side
Regions Bank had its sewer line on Boykin street replaced last week.
South Side-Bee Branch School District will host its Open House at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be served outside between Hornet Health Care and the high school. At 6 p.m., the program will move to the high school auditorium. After presentations have been made by the administration, parents and students can report to their respective schools to meet teachers, tour buildings, and visit classrooms. Dr. Aaron Hosman is the new superintendent. The school district will provide basic school supplies for elementary students.
Students will need a backpack If additional supplies are needed, teachers will send a list home on the first day of school. All high school, students will be provided with all the school supplies they need to begin the school year.
Shirley
At Shirley schools, Open House is scheduled for Aug. 9 from 4-6 p.m. The 2017-2018 school year for Shirley starts at 8 a.m. for elementary and high school students. Dismissal will be at 3:10 p.m. for high school and 3:05 for elementary. All students will meet in their home room for first period class to begin the day on Monday. All students will be offered breakfast and lunch at no cost for the first tray. Breakfast is served from 7:40-8 a.m. each day. The transportation department is excited
The Shirley School District purchased two new 65-passenger buses for the school year. about the addition of two new 65-passenger buses purchased by the Shirley School District. The maintenance department has been working hard this summer to upgrade facilities and playground for the students. Some of the improvements include painting the hallway of the elementary building, the exterior of the cafeteria and the agriculture
building, adding an “S” monogram to the hallway of the elementary building, overlaying the asphalt basketball court with concrete to make it safer and installing four basketball goals so that more students have the opportunity to play at recess. There are exciting
Lanier
Gibson
D felony. Police were called July 26 to a home on Cedar Crest Lane where a woman told them her husband grabbed her by the throat and began choking her. She said Gibson got into
his truck and she was afraid he was going to run over her so she went into the woods to hide, according to an affidavit for arrest. Gibson’s pre-trial hearing is set for Sept. 10 in Van Buren County Circuit Court.
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Suspect kicks deputy, report states A trespassing call on Gaslight Road escalated to a threat to kill a neighbor and a tussle with deputies late last week. Deputies were called to Gaslight Road on July 30 and arrived to find a man who appeared to be “under the influence of a narcotic,” according to an affidavit for arrest. According to the report, a deputy advised Kristopher A. Lanier to stay off his neighbor’s property, to
which Lanier responded that he had a right to be on every part of the land on Gaslight Road. Lanier said his neighbor was paying money to the government for the property, which made the property unavailable to have “no trespassing” enforced, the report states. The deputy said if each neighbor would stay off the other’s property the dispute would be solved. Lanier stated, the report says, that he would
handle it himself and kill the neighbor to end it. Lanier was placed under arrest and began to resist, the report states. He reached for a machete on the porch, the report states. Deputies used OC spray on him before handcuffing him. After being moved in the squad car, Lanier kicked a deputy in the upper leg, according to the report, and deputies “took” him to the ground again. Lanier, 26, of Clin-
ton has been charged with aggravated assault/corrections law enforcement officer, Class D felony; terroristic threatening-first degree, Class D felony; and misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. Lanier’s pre-trial hearing is set for Sept. 10, 2018. In a separate incident, Jonathan Kyle Gibson, 27, of Clinton has been charged with aggravated assault on family/household member, a Class
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CLINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT July 2018
REPORTS TAKEN - INCIDENT REPORTS - 25 -ACCIDENTS - 15 NON-REPORTABLE CALLS CALLS FOR SERVICE - 146 PROPERTY CHECKS/ EXTRA PATROLS - 213 MOTORIST ASSISTS - 9 ATM/BANK ESCORTS - 11 OTHER AGENCY ASSISTS - 32 FUNERAL ESCORTS - 4 ALARM - 16 WARNINGS ISSUED - 48 CITATIONS ISSUED - 172 FELONY CHARGES FILED - 4 TRAINING HOURS RECEIVED - 0 TRAINING HOURS GIVEN - 0
Jasper Burgess (second from right) of Clinton, along with the rest of the Armoured Elite 9th grade team, finished in 2nd place at the Primetime Sports National Championships in Dallas last week.
Kelley School menus from page 1
Street painter - Dick Smith of the Clinton Street Department started the downtown curb repainting project last Friday. Smith said once the yellow has dried they will come back around with red paint. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
poverty, he says he can do just about anything - drive, hunt, text, use a chain saw, everything, he jokes, “except get my fingers caught in the car door.” None of his children currently live with him, they are with their mothers. He says he can’t financially provide for them. What holds him back, he says, is other people’s perception of him. He has been looking for a job for seven years, he says. Recently, the manager of a local business looked him right in the eyes and said, “We can’t use your kind here.” But for now, he plans to enjoy his five-day trip to New York. The man whose father found Josh’s father’s lighter has raised the money to fly Josh to New York and a gofundme.com account has been set up for other expenses. It can be found under “Operation Return Pilot Lighter.” Kelley will be traveling alone. He said he is grateful that a plane ticket has been provided for him, and he doesn’t want to ask for too much.
Clinton Cardinals Baseball By Jose Abiseid
The Clinton Cardinals played Mexico on July 24, 2018 in Mayflower. Final score was 15-7 with the Cardinals on top. Starting pitcher was Jonathan McK-
night for the Cardinals. Kendall “Dizzy Dean” Bates did a great job as middle reliever, and then Trevor “Dynamite” Lay closed the game. It was a hot day but somewhat overcast and breezy,
which was a welcome relief to the heat. We played 9 innings. Bates went 3 for 6 with a home run in the 6th inning. Lay went 2 for 6 with 2 doubles, Trey “The Hurricane” Austin went 4 for 6 with 2 doubles
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and 2 singles, Andrew Slack went 3 for 5 with a double and 2 singles, Nick “The Cannon” Tester went 3 for 5 with 2 singles and a triple and McKnight went 4 for 5 with 2 doubles and 2 singles.
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Clinton Elementary School
Monday - Breakfast: Funnel cake, raisins. Lunch: Corn dog, coleslaw, baked beans, peaches. Tuesday - Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, peaches. Lunch: Chicken strips, salad, black-eyed peas, hot roll, pears. Wednesday - Breakfast: Ham & cheese biscuit, pears. Lunch: Soft taco, pinto beans, muffin square, applesauce. Thursday - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit. Lunch: Hot pocket, salad, corn, mixed fruit. Friday - Breakfast: Cereal, Graham crackers, applesauce. Lunch: Sloppy Joe, fresh veggies, curly fries, raisins.
Clinton Junior & Senior High
Monday - Breakfast: Cereal, Graham crackers, fruit. Lunch: Mini corn dogs, salad, baked beans, fruit/ juice. Tuesday - Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, hot cinnamon apples. Lunch: Pizza, salad, corn, smoothie/ fruit. Wednesday - Breakfast: Cereal, doughnut, fruit, Lunch: Chicken tenders, creamed potatoes, green beans, wheat rolls, fruit, Thursday - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Burrito/chili/cheese, refried beans, muffin, applesauce/juice. Friday - Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, applesauce. Lunch: Hamburger, baked fries, fruit.
Calendar The Clinton Water Commission meets at 4:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Water Department on Main Street in downtown Clinton. The meeting is open to the public. The Van Buren County Cattlemen meeting will be Monday, August 13, at Rabbit Ridge Farms. From Highway 65 go about 5 miles, turn left on Highway 285, then left again at Rabbit Ridge Church. Go about 1/4 mile. Eat at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Sponsor is Maus Implement. Bring an item for the annual auction. The Clinton City Council’s regular meeting for August has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Clinton Municipal Airport. The meeting is open to the public. The Van Buren County Quorum Court will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Courthouse Annex on Highway 65 South, Clinton. The meeting is open to the public. Choctaw VFW Post 4764, 3659 Hwy. 95 E., Music every Saturday starts at 9 p.m., $5 to $10 cover. Senior Center in Clinton has live dance music every second and fourth Thursday at 7 p.m. Admission is $3 per person.
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Volunteers unloaded and organized supplies for Clinton Elementary students last week.
Boot Camp graduate - Daniel Crawford with his dad Bufard Crawford placing his infantry rope at boot camp graduation at Fort Benning, Georgia on July 26, 2018.
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opportunities for students at high school this year. The school will be participating in flexible seating for juniors and seniors who have a circumstance that indicates a need. Many more electives will be offered through Virtual Arkansas Online courses. Some of these courses include college Freshman English, Algebra, Speech, art appreciation, math, anatomy and physiology, psychology, sociology, Pathology, Introduction to Law Careers in Public Safety, Law and Order.
Clinton
In the Clinton School District, Open House will be Thursday, August 9, at 5 p.m. for first, third and fifth grades and 6:15 p.m. for kindergarten, second and fourth grades. Parents and students will meet in their teacher's room for a whole group presentation. Clinton Junior High Open House will be held Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. There will be a meeting for sixth-grade families at 5:30 in the cafeteria. Seventh/eighth-grade families will meet at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria for updates. The remainder of the time will be open for students and family to tour the building and visit classrooms. Clinton High School
Open House is Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 5:307:30 p.m. Students will be able to pick up schedules in the main high school building starting at 5:30 until 6:15 p.m. Ninth and 10th grade schedules will be available outside of room 1011 (Art Room) and 11th and 12th grade schedules will be available outside of room 1002 (EAST Room). Orientation with administration and staff will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. Parking permits will be available to purchase at Open House this year. Students who wish to drive to school must purchase a parking permit for the 201819 school year. The cost is $5. Students must provide a valid drivers license, proof of insurance on the vehicle to be driven to school, and the license plate number. This year, all school supplies except for a backpack will be provided for elementary students at Clinton. Clinton Junior High will assist parents by providing a school supply starter kit to each student for the 20182019 school year. Additional supplies may be requested by individual teachers depending on needs of each course. Dr. Joe Fisher is Clinton’s new superintendent this year.
Michael Wells and April Hagans were selected to attend the Arkansas Leadership Academy Master Principal Institute this year. They learned how to make a positive impact on school culture and increase student learning. Follow up sessions will continue throughout the year.
Clinton’s new band director Nathan Andrews receives the Brandon Memorial Scholarship Award at the Arkansas Bandmasters Association convention recently.
The cafeteria at Shirley schools got some attention over the summer.
The Shirley Elementary School gets an “S” monogram in the hallway.
Shirley Board of Education:
Jason Wood Rose Owen Sam Shull Andrea Brown Robert Lanier
Clinton School Board of Education
D.L. Webb Timothy Barnes Brent Treadaway Sherrin Richardson Angela Alexander Lacey Standridge Jay Hagans
South Side Board of Education
Derick Fortenberry Michelle Wilson Ryan Stacks Kristen Smith Clint Linn
VAN BUREN COUNTY EQUALIZATION BOARD HEARING SCHEDULE MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT THE COUNTY ANNEX BUILDING ON THE DATES LISTED BELOW
50 Years Dennis Isaac of Clinton, Arkansas and Mary Bewley of Springdale, Arkansas, were married August 14, 1968 at the Salem Lutheran Church in Springdale. They have three sons, Kelly, wife Tina of Little Rock, Samuel of Springdale and James, wife Christy of Springdale, and seven grandchildren.
HEARING DATES August 14 August 15 August 21 August 22 August 23 evening time 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. ALL APPOINTMENTS MUST BE SCHEDULED BY AUG 20th
Please call the County Clerk’s office at 501-745-6995 to make your appointments this year. When making your appointment please make sure you ask for a copy of the “Model Uniform Hearing Procedures”
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Obituaries
August 7, 2018
ews, friends and other family members. Betty is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth Wyatt; nine brother and sisters. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2018, at the Clinton Funeral Service Chapel, with Rev. George O’Dell officiating.
er James L. Horton officiating.
Travis Henson
Travis Henson, 42, of Searcy, passed away July 28, 2018. He was born in Lubbock, Texas on July 20, 1976 to Harvey Henson and Carolyn Howard. Travis was a member of the New Hope Church in Joy, Arkansas and enjoyed running heavy machinery. Left to cherish Travis’ memory are his sons Austin Henson (Josie) of Clinton and Blake Henson (Brittiny) of Searcy; his father, Harvey Henson; his mother, Carolyn Howard Archer and step-father Kenneth; and the mother of his children, Mandy Henson. Travis is also survived by three grandchildren; and siblings Don Henson, Chad Simnacher, and David Simnacher; as well as his loyal companion, Gypsy, and other family and friends. Travis was preceded in death by his grandparents Arvil and Mildred Howard and Herman Henson, and brothers, James Henson and Matt Simnacher. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, at Pee Dee Cemetery Chapel with Pastor Darrell Black and Minister Forrest Smith. Burial was at Pee Dee Cemetery. Pallbearers: Alec Lawrence, Mike Hill, Blake Henson, Austin Henson, David Simnacher, Chad Simnacher, Bobby Ezell and Donald Morris.
Ronald Ward
Ronald Jerome Ward was born on September 3, 1949 to Morene Ward Ragland in Marshall, Arkansas. He passed away early Sunday morning, July 29, 2018, at 68 years old at his home on Canaan Mountain. Ron loved his family and especially Jesus. He enjoyed hunting, the outdoors and he was good with his hands. Some people knew his as Rondo or Big Ron, his children knew him as the man, the myth, the legend, Papa. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Peggy Ramona (Mona) Ward; sons, Kevin Counceller, Matthew Ward; daughters, Jackie Horton, Kristie Littrell, Krystal Duggan; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Judy Griffin; numerous other family and friends. Roald is preceded in death by mother, Morene Ward Ragland; and one daughter, Olivia Jane Ward. Graveside service was 1 p.m. Thursday, August 2, 2018, at the Canaan Cemetery in Marshall with Broth-
Betty Wyatt
Betty Lue Wyatt, 81, of Clinton, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018. Born October 14, 1936 in Murpheesboro, Illinois to the late Harold Ray and Geneve Delplane Phillips. Betty was a waitress at Nat and Al’s Delicatessen. She attended Willow Brook Baptist Church in Formosa. Betty enjoyed cooking, flea marketing and garage sales. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Kenneth Ray Yearian of Winchester, Kentucky, Timmy Scott Yearian of Lakeland, Florida, Steven R. and wife Marina Wyatt of Clinton, Arkansas, Cynthia R. and husband John of Roseta, California, Jamie Lee Wyatt of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Johnathon R. Wyatt, Patricia Wyatt, Kristen Wyatt of Lexington, Kentucky, Matthew Wyatt of Clinton, Arkansas; siblings, Sandra Phillips, Donna Clark; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; many nieces, neph-
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New Liberty Church of Christ The New Liberty Church of Christ was built in the summer of 1919. The first gathering in the new building was in late December 1919. D.F. Draper conducted the first meeting in late 1920. He came two or three more times to conduct meetings in the 1920s. There was no regular meeting for worship for two or three years after the building was built. There were few preachers in this area before Arkansas Christian College, which later became Harding College, was at Morrilton. S.A. Bell, a Bible teacher at Harding, preached here monthly during the year or two before the college moved to Searcy about 1935. There were monthly preachers most of the time and a Gospel meeting almost every year for more than 50 years. A Sunday night Bible class was started in the early 1930s and again in the early 1950s. Each time it was discontinued after a
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few months. It was resumed about 1960. Mid-week Bible classes began in the early 1960s. Changes were made on the building from time to time. In the fall of 1971, a new brick veneer auditorium with baptistry, nursery and restrooms was built. In December 1971, Richard Batten preached the first sermon in the new building. Charlie Brown and Jack VanCuran filled in until Burlin Gray began full-time in 1977 until 1983. Later in 1987, Loyd Brents became the full-time preacher. In the spring of 1981 deacons and elders were added. The attendance at New Liberty Church of Christ from 1960 until the early 1980s averaged in the mid80s. New Liberty still meets today, every Sunday and Wednesday with Brother Jay Crow as the full-time preacher. (Submitted by Felicia Davenport)
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The staff of The Voice of Van Buren County extends sincere condolences to all who have lost loved ones. If you wish to express your appreciation to friends, neighbors, family, church and community members with a Thank You on the obit page, call (501) 745-8040 or email voiceads@artelco.com
Boston Mountain Rural Health Center, Inc. is now accepting applications for a full-time Dental Receptionist at our Clinton location. The Dental Receptionist works as a member of the dental office team. The receptionist does vital work with scheduling, records handling, data entry, verifying insurance eligibility and claims processing. The receptionist works with the dentists and assistants to ensure that scheduling proceeds in effective manner in order to keep the schedule full. Additionally, the receptionist will likely be the person called upon to provide insurers with any necessary records to verify procedures and findings by the dentist. Must be detail oriented with good interpersonal and customer service skills. Qualifications include: High school diploma or equivalent Dental office experience is preferred Travel is required BMRHC offers an excellent benefits package that includes: • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance • 401(K) retirement plan with employer match • PTO (paid time off ) • Paid Holidays For further information please email Pepper Myatt, Human Resources at careers@bmrhc.net. Applications and/or resumes may be submitted to BMRHC PO Box 1030 Marshall, AR 72650. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. ADA/EOE
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Jeff Burgess Crabtree
EHC meets Thursday, 1:30-2:30 p.m., in their building in Alread. It’s Recycling Day Saturday, 8-10 a.m., at the Alread Cafeteria. Crabtree’s “Back To School Blessing” at the Foursquare Church is Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. Activities include back to school supplies, backpacks, haircuts, dunking booth, water slide, games, food and drink. The 9th Annual Crabtree Community Reunion was enjoyed by those in attendance Saturday past. Former longtime Crabtree corespondent Opal Tester was there. She said that while there are daily activities at her apartment building
Clubs
The Idlehour Bridge Club met at the home of Merl Eoff. High - Jo Nell Warren; second Gay Whillock; traveling - Lou Burgess, bingo - Danna Hensley.
in Conway it’s always “good to come back.” She explained that the mix-up on when Crabtree’s Senior Night was held in July was in part due to Ruth Watson (always the last Friday of the month). Ruth was ready a week too early but Opal, who was here visiting at the time, had Ruth bring her food to Opal’s old homestead and a good meal and fine time was had by all. Leon Lemings was also in attendance and went on at great length about his garden. Late frost nipped his peaches and squirrels got most of those left. During his surgery and recovery, and a work visit to his son’s, lack of water hurt plant growth. When the tomatoes started to recover squirrels attacked them. Wind blew down his corn three times and deer ate his hot pepper plants. On the positive side his fall raspberries are looking good, bok choy and Swiss chard are ready for harvest and cabbage will be soon. More Crabtree Reunion news here next week. Neighbor Johnny Fizjurl reports he’s growing Poblano (Ancho) peppers, Malabar spinach, lemongrass, yardlong beans and basil, which all seem to thrive in our summer heat. He says the spinach is good with Thai noodles, lemongrass makes a tasty tea and the yardlongs are best in stir-fry, soups and vegetable
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Some of those attending the ninth annual Crabtree Community Reunion last Saturday are pictured above. The furthest traveled was from Sherwood. curries. The Perseids Meteor Shower peaks Sunday night with as many as 80 meteors per hour. Look to the northeast. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
Patsy Ward Formosa
I’ve been working in my garden this week. I got the corn stalks pulled out and plowed a row for some late green beans. I hope I get a good start on them. Some fresh green beans will be good in a couple months. I washed my van and watered the garden, so we got 2 inches of rain! That always seems to work. We took JR’s truck to the garage again,
for a new radiator this time. I hope that has it in good shape! Visiting Marion Smith this week were her great-grandchildren, McKenzie and Logan. Her daughter, Sherry Carter of Williamsburg, Virginia, and her son, Nigel and their three dogs came on Thursday to visit for several days. Marion says she is back at work and doing good. Rosemary Sowell has been sick, but is feeling better now. Get well wishes go out to her. If anyone has news, call me at 7455922. Have a great week and God bless.
Thelma Murray Shirley
Those visiting Wanda Poynor while she has been recov-
ering from her knee surgery and complications were her sister Carolyn Ussery of Greenbrier, Jo Hamilton and Barbara Johnson of the Davis Special EH Club, Joey Poynor and son Jonathon of Sparks, her cousin Ruth Hodge and Carol Freeman of Russellville. Starla Mackey of Scotland was with her mother Joan Allen Sunday afternoon. Judith Wright recently celebrated her birthday. It was 80 years of blessings. She was very pleased with all her cards, calls and gifts. Nancy Hensley went to Little Rock Friday for a doctor’s visit. Ethan Blair and his friends from Fox went to the beach in Panama City, Florida, over the weekend. Johnny and Rhonda Carlton, and Mike and Susan Howard visited grandson and son Emery and Jessica Murray of Mount Vernon Sunday. Other family visiting were Steffaine Howard, Evan and Angelica Murray, Erica and John Ruelle and family of
Beebe. They had a real nice family gathering. Visiting Myrtle Smith for a week is her sister Theona Wilburn of Hilltop Lakes, Texas. They were at the senior center Thursday and the Shady Grove singing on Friday night.
Kay Weaver Senior Centers
Clinton center celebrates birthdays on the first Monday of every month. The Clinton center has a new staff member. Melba does a great job of making everyone feel welcome. The Shirley center has lost a staff member. Carolyn has joined See Neighbors on page 6
Volunteers complete responder training By Debby Prout
(Front row left to right) Dummy Andy, Instructors Will Griffin, Vic Anderson (holding Mr. Bones), Scooter Davis and Bo Watkins, (back row from left) Certified EMR’s Debby Prout, Dan Prout, Cody Bagley, Clint Bagley, Karen Bagley, Danny Bagley, Tyler Watkins, Clayton Lowrance and Nancy Lowrance.
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Dear Dennis Isaac, Thank you for loving me from the bottom of my heart Thank you for loving me and for being what you are.
The Highway 110 Volunteer Fire Department is at it again! Recently, we completed our Emergency Medical Responder classes. The accelerated class was a 40-hour class held at the Fairfield Bay Emergency Medical Service facility in the evenings from 6-10 p.m. We are in the process of getting our CPR upgraded to a BLS CPR next Thursday. The Highway 110 VFD has recently had a new building built to house the fire trucks and upgraded the existing building to include a community/ meeting room.
June 2018
Of all the hearts you've known and could have chosen The blessing of your love has surrounded me. If not for you I'd still be searching for my dream. "Thank you sweetheart" for the Best Fifty Years of my life. All My Love Always, Mary Isaac
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In addition they have purchased two new pumper trucks and are in the process of upgrading a truck into an emergency medical vehicle. Now they’re adding eight EMR’s to the roster! The Highway 110 VFD will be hosting a Firewise Appreciation Dinner at the Firehouse on Elba Road on August 11, 2018 at 5 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the Lucky Draw Band and there will be pulled pork sandwiches and sides! Desserts are potluck. Also there will be a quilt drawing! For tickets see Wanda Holley. Come out and see just how your fire dues are being used to enhance the community.
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Confessions of a Christian Homemaker
Neighbors from page 5 the staff of White River. We will miss her. Cowboy Catfish Supper coming up soon. Hope you’re making plans to volunteer and bring a dessert. I have had several phone calls asking what happened to the VBCAP menus in The Voice. The paper hasn’t received the menus for August. Maybe the office will resume sending them soon. Some people bring blessings wherever they go, others whenever they go.
Amanda Berger Highway 110
The Highway 110 Volunteer Fire Department has a wonderful announcement to share. It now has eight new first responders! These people completed their training last week. Meetings are the first Thursday of each month at the Elba Road station. April Keeling celebrated her birthday onAugust 4. Happy birthday April, we hope it was a wonderful day for you. Also my husband’s parents, Barbara and Richard Berger celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary on the 2nd! We wish them many more years to come. There was a property owner up the road from us who was out working on their property and we learned he suffered a stroke. The ambulance was called out to assist him. I don’t know this mans name, but please keep him in your prayers. James and I are slowly remodeling our home. We have been working on our living room. I have it almost completely repainted, and our focal wall finished. If you have any news to share please call or text me at 7573118 or email me atp a i g e b e rg e r 2 0 1 3 @ gmail.com.
by Amanda Berger
Divine intervention Do you believe in divine intervention? I know in the past I believed in it, but I believe I was kinda lukewarm about it. Until recently. You know you see on the news and social media about children running out in the middle of a busy highway. That type of situation can only go one or two ways. The child is saved or the child gets hurt. Last Sunday was life changing for my husband and I. God showed up in a huge way. We were on our way to church
last Sunday morning, and I was driving. I was deep in my thoughts because it seemed that around every corner I was hearing from others that I am too protective, and hard on our kids. Let me just say that was from the enemy! Satan was using that to try and make myself doubt my parenting. Anyway, I noticed a semi-truck sitting in the turning lane. I mentioned to my husband that that was a weird spot for him to be sitting. It happened in
both fast and slow motion. There is no real way to describe it. The two cars in front of us slammed on their brakes and swerved out of the way. Their reason for doing this? There was a toddler running down the middle of Highway 65 in the southbound lane! I couldn’t even get the truck stopped before my husband was jumping out and running into traffic to grab this little boy up. Praise the Lord that everyone who was behind us, saw, and were able to stop in time. Not only did this happen once, but it happened twice! Yes! I am serious! It happened again that evening on our way back to church. Never in my life have I ever witnessed such divine intervention before. It was all God. I still have a hard time wrapping my
August 7, 2018 mind around this, but I do know that that little boy has a couple of prayer warriors for life. I will never forget about him. People say that it is not real, divine intervention. Let me tell you something, the Bible is real. God is real. And He will place you in people’s lives for a reason. It may not be as dramatic as saving someone’s life, let alone twice in the same day! But if you are a Christian, He will use you. When He does, you better be ready. It may just be speaking life to someone, or helping someone when they are going through a tragic event. Don’t take it lightly. Don’t take it for granted either. Ya’ll for everyone who was there in the moments when it happened both times, thank you. Thank you for paying attention when you were driving. Thank you for stop-
ping and making sure that little boy was safe. Thank you to the sheriff’s office for taking my calls seriously, and checking on the safety of the little boy. Above all, thank you Lord for sending people in the right moment to save this little boy’s life. I hope this testimony encourages you to never take a moment for granted, to always pay attention to others around you, and reach out to help when you can. Because that is the Holy Spirit directing you. Also, mamas, don’t let the enemy try to convince you that you are being to protective of your kids. In today’s day and age, I don’t think you can be too protective. Protect your kids vigilantly and don’t feel bad about it. Be blessed, and be a blessing when you can.
Baby girl shower There will be a baby girl shower honoring Drew and Devon Hensley and their baby Raynee Mae who is due to arrive on September 20, 2018. The shower is August 11, 2018 from 2-4pm at the Petit Jean building in Clinton. They are registered at Walmart, Target and Amazon. All friends and relatives are invited.
Crossword Solution
Where to find The Voice
of Van Buren County Austin • The Austin Store (Inside sales)
Bee Branch • Snappy's (Outside Rack sales)
Choctaw • Elite Automotive (Inside sales) • Gasoline Alley (Outside Rack sales) • PEH Supply (Inside sales)
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• Backyard Antiques (Inside sales) Clinton • Assessor's Office (Inside sales) • CashSaver (Outside Rack sales) • Clinton Drug (inside sales) • Exxon ~ Doublebee’s (Outside Rack sales) • Flash Market ~ Citgo (Inside sales) • Huddle House (Outside Rack sales) • June's Cafe (Inside sales) • L'Attitude Bistro (Inside sales) • McDonald's (Outside Rack sales) • Petit Jean Electric (Outside Rack sales) • Ozark Health (Outside Rack sales) • The Voice of Van Buren County (Inside sales) • The Voice of Van Buren County (Outside Rack sales) • Western Sizzlin (Inside Rack sales)
Damascus • CashSaver (Outside Rack Sales)
Fairfield Bay • Jack's (Inside sales) • Craven’s Grocery ~ Dollar General (Outside Rack sales)
Leslie • Misty's Conoco & Convenience (Outside Rack sales) • Smith's Citgo (Inside sales)
Oxley • Oxley Country Market (Inside sales)
Scotland • Lowder General Store (Inside sales)
Shirley • First Service Bank (Outside Rack sales) • Reaves Food Store, Hwy 330 S (Outside Rack sales)
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August 07 . . . . . . . . . . Anna Marie Barnett
August 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tanner Duncan
August 07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billy Burgess
August 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Fischer
August 07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna Hess
August 10 . . . . . . . . . . . McKenzie Graham
August 07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lana Nelson
August 10 . . . . . . . . . Harold Glenn Griggs
August 08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Blanchard
August 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Hamilton
August 08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlie Davis
August 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tamara Jeels
August 08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clark Davis
August 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hugues Morin
August 08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony Halfacre
August 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruby Rowley
August 08 . . . . . . . . . . . . Randi McDonald
August 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johnny Sheets
August 08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faye Nixon
August 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Smith
August 08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Nowlin
August 10 . . . . . . . . . Wilma Faye Stevens
August 08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kimberly Rowe
August 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Trawick
August 08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harry Swartz
August 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Walls
August 08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trudi Timson
August 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glennard Brown
August 09 . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessica Burrows
August 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Henson
August 09 . . . . . . . . . . . Christina Forester
August 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vern Sitton
August 09 . . . . . . . . . . . Carolyn Hartsfield
August 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaleigh Bigelow
August 09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bailey Tatum
August 12 . . . . . . . . . . Brandford Bradford
August 09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaitlin Tullos
August 12 . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Cameron
August 09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gail Wilburn
August 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Betty Lee
August 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . Nalea Alexander
August 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Malone
August 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geri Cabana
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Fun & Games
Weekly Crossword
Sudoku Sudoku: The objective is to fill a 9x9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes (also called blocks or regions) contains the digits from 1 to 9. A cell is the smallest block in the game. A row, column and region consists of 9 cells and the whole game consists of 81 cells. (Solution is on Page 6)
Rules By EuGene Smith
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 / 328 Main St. / Clinton, AR 72031 or drop them by our downtown office, 328 Main St., Clinton. You can also call us at 745-8040 to tell us where the week’s picture was taken. Deadline to enter is Friday, Aug. 31, 2018 - 2 p.m. Drawing will be at 4 p.m.
Where In the County Is This?
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July winners Winners for the July contests are Anita James for the Word Find and Ruby Webb for Where In the County. Please contact The Voice to claim your prize.
Van Buren County Trivia The Van Buren County Bank was chartered by the State Bank Department on Feb. 21, 1903. It was charter No. 117.
(Solution is on Page 6)
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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 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton. 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 757-2069 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013
Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane, Dennard, AR 72629 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375 First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285 First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113 First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354 First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043 First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw Formosa Baptist Church 630 Highway 9 W, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 6603 Highway 9 West Clinton AR. 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500 Grace Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462 Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273 Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528 Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781
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 Main Line Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737 Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch
Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Settlement Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8101 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 St. Jude Catholic Church 3178 Hwy 65 S, Clinton 745-5716 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The Zoo Church 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467
Last Week's Featured Church
New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton AR 72031 (501) 745-6411
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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS
SERVICES
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Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom Cabinets, Entertainment Centers, Book Cases, Laminate Tops FREE ESTIMATES Shop: (501)884-6115 Larry: (501)253-0835
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White Gas Stove May be a G.E. Model It is in great condition. All burners and oven WORKS GREAT! Call (870)447-6128
PROPERTY SITE MANAGER Seeking Rural Development Property Site-Manager, with experience, to live onsite at a 31 unit apartment complex in Marshall, AR. Basic math. organizational and computer /internet skills also required. Competitive monthly salary. year-end bonus and free 2 bedroom apartment with utilities provided. Please fax your resume to: 501362-0662 or Email: tlakedev@ suddenlinkmail.com. or mail to: Timberlake, P.O. Box 1135, Heber Springs, AR 72543. Please do not call property to inquire. Equal Opportunity Employer
Shop Booth 75 at Howard's Antiques for crocheted items, knickknacks, dishes and jewelry.
ONE CARETAKER NEEDED For 2 Rural Development Properties in Clinton and Marshall, AR (total 69 units). Duties will include but not limited to: Janitorial of buildings common area, Light maintenance (experience required), Painting/ cleaning of units upon vacancy and common areas as needed, various ot her tasks as assigned by Manager.
LEGALS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS
NO. 71PR-2018-76
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PHILLIP EUGENE LINN, deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 14475 Highway 65 S Damascus, AR 72039 DATE OF DEATH: April 25, 2018 The undersigned was appointed Administrator of the estate of the above-named decedent on July 23, 2018. A contest of the probate can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 31st day of July , 2018. REGINA SUE LINN, By: /s/ M. Edward Morgan M. EDWARD MORGAN, Bar #82113 MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044
LEGALS
LEGALS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION
FIRST DIVISION NO. 71CV-2018-130
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HAROLD NEAL PRICE, deceased
DON NUNLEY, JACK COTTON, TOMMY JOLLY, BOBBY HOWARD, AND BROCK HARNESS, TRUSTEES OF FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH, DENNARD, ARKANSAS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
PLAINTIFFS
PR-2018-93
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 113 E. 1st Street DATE OF DEATH: January 14, 2018 On the 23rd day of July, 2018, an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by a distributee was filed with the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas. The following real property is listed in the affidavit: LOTS ONE (1) AND TWO (2), BLOCK FOUR (4), TOWN OF SHIRLEY, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 5-A, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS; AND PART OF LOT THREE (3), BLOCK FOUR (4), TOWN OF SHIRLEY, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 5-A, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; BEGINNING AT THE NE CORNER, RUN WEST 56 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 23 FEET, THENCE EAST 56 FEET, THENCE NORTH 23 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned 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. 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 31st day of July , 2018. By: /s/ M. Edward Morgan M. EDWARD MORGAN, Bar #82113 MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044
VS. DEFENDANTS Any person, entity, or organization, claiming any right, Title, or interest in and to: BEING A PART OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST OF THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE AFOREMENTIONED SECTION; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 24, SOUTH 00°03’43” EAST A DISTANCE OF 240.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 74°25’24” WEST A DISTANCE OF 561.97 FEET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF ARKANSAS HIGHWAY 65; THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY WITH A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING AN ARC LENGTH OF 55.20 FEET AND A RADIUS OF 1577.00 FEET WITH A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 03°04’30” WEST AND A CHORD LENGTH OF 55.20 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10°32’02” EAST A DISTANCE OF 185.93 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°18’43” WEST A DISTANCE OF 153.29 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY AND THE NORTH LINE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED NORTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY AND ALONG SAID NORTH LINE SOUTH 89°57’59” EAST A DISTANCE OF 297.88 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTH LINE SOUTH 00°02’01” WEST A DISTANCE OF 240.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°57’59” EAST A DISTANCE OF 213.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 2.58 ACRES MORE OR LESS. 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: BEING A PART OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST OF THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE AFOREMENTIONED SECTION; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 24, SOUTH 00°03’43” EAST A DISTANCE OF 240.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 74°25’24” WEST A DISTANCE OF 561.97 FEET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF ARKANSAS HIGHWAY 65; THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY WITH A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING AN ARC LENGTH OF 55.20 FEET AND A RADIUS OF 1577.00 FEET WITH A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 03°04’30” WEST AND A CHORD LENGTH OF 55.20 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10°32’02” EAST A DISTANCE OF 185.93 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°18’43” WEST A DISTANCE OF 153.29 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY AND THE NORTH LINE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED NORTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY AND ALONG SAID NORTH LINE SOUTH 89°57’59” EAST A DISTANCE OF 297.88 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTH LINE SOUTH 00°02’01” WEST A DISTANCE OF 240.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°57’59” EAST A DISTANCE OF 213.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 2.58 ACRES MORE OR LESS. Any person claiming any title or interest of any kind to said property is hereby notified to appear on or before 30 days from the first publication of this notice to assert his/her title or interest in said property and to demonstrate why title to this property should not be quieted and confirmed in Plaintiffs. WITNESS my hand and seal this . 13th . day of . July. ,. 2018. VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK By /s/ Debbie Gray . Circuit Clerk (SEAL)
Competitive Full Time Monthly Salary Including Free One Bedroom Apartment with Ut ilities Paid in Clinton, Arkansas
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Please forward resume to FAX: 501-362-0662 or Email to: tlakedev@ suddenlinkmail. com or Mail to: Timberlake P.O. Box 1135 Heber Springs, AR 72543 Equal Opportunity Employer
Call 745-8040 to place an ad in the classifieds
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Fishing Report
Warmer temperatures on the Beaver Lake tailwaters have been a bit of a detriment, but fishing reporters still say some good trout can be found.
Central Arkansas
Little Red River
(updated 8-1-2018) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips. com (501-690-9166) said the river remains low and clear with little generation over the weekend and through Tuesday. The AGFC is working on the access area at Dripping Springs where they are removing some of the silt that washed into the river from the berm failing on private property that caused a flash flood in the area. They are re-establishing a boat channel directly above the launch ramp. This will cause the river below this area to be dingy or muddy until the work is finished, which should be during this week. The afternoon generation will increase when the work is finished and the temperatures rise. The fish are taking blue-winged olives and midges during the hatches that are occurring more frequently on the upper and mid-river sections during the late morning and afternoon hours. The bite has been fair to good during the hatches. This week brought more clouds and lower temperatures. Hopefully this is a trend to con-
tinue through August. “We can always hope!” Greg says. The longrange forecast seems to support this, he added.
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 458.54 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.04 feet msl Oct. 1-April 30; 463.04 feet msl May 1-June 1; 462.54 feet msl June 1-Sept. 30). (updated 8-1-2018) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the he water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 458.59 feet msl and falling with generation and evaporation. It is 3.95 feet below normal pool of 462.54 feet msl. The catching is good overall and is getting better every day as we move closer to fall. The black bass are eating Texas-rigged worms, C-rigged Senkos, football heads in deeper water; jigs, spinnerbaits and crankbaits in shallow water as well as topwater baits; and the same for shallow will work for the in-between fish. Also, there are some schooling fish that can be caught all around the lake. The bream bite is good on crickets, crawlers, in-
line spinners and small crankbaits from real shallow out to about 20 feet. The crappie are suspended as usual most days with them being on the bottom some; use jigs and jigs tipped with minnows for the best bite in 12-28 feet. Walleye are picking up some on crawlers and crankbaits fished a variety of ways in 24-30 feet of water. Catfishing is still on fire all over the lake on various baits and techniques from about 10 feet out to 45 feet. Hybrid bass and white bass are eating a lot with some surface action as well on different places scattered around the lake and the down fish are eating from 25-55 feet on spoons, inline spinners, swimbaits and grubs.
Arkansas River at Morrilton
(updated 8-1-2018) Charley’s Hidden Harbor at Oppelo (501354-8080) said anglers are still fishing early and coming in around 9:30 a.m. due to the heat. There are millions of shad in the river. Catfish are up early around jetties in about 10-15 feet of water, then going deeper. Charley said he is drift-fishing. Use shad. Also, float a live bream
about 5-10 feet deep while you drift. Results have been very good. White bass are chasing shad around creek mouths and over sunken jetties. Use crankbaits in pearl and shad colors. In the late afternoon the shad are going to the center of the river. Fish tiny torpedoes and Zara Spooks. You will see how many shad are there; pick a school and throw in and crank out. Results have been good. Bream are good on crickets on grass and overhangs. Kentucky bass can be found early under the overhangs. Use buzzbaits, jitterbugs and chatterbaits. Results have been good. Stripers are blow dams 9 and 10. Use wobble spoons. Also, when shad are schooling in the late afternoon in mid-river, keep using the wobble spoon as well as Spooks or a larger crankbait. Expect good results. Black bass are in the overhang areas early like the Kentuckies, then they move to secondary drops where you have wood.
North Arkansas
White River
(updated 8-1-2018) Sportsman’s White River Resort (870-4532424) said the water is clear and the water level is low in the morning, returning to normal later in the day. The trout fishing is excellent, they report. Fifteen browns were caught in one day, with the size ranging between 17 and 25 inches. Rainbows being caught are all excellent.
Bull Shoals Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 658.61 feet msl (normal conservation pool:
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659.00 feet msl). (updated 8-1-2018) K Dock Marina on the Missouri side of Bull Shoals Lake said lake conditions are perfect right now for fishing. Water is clear of debris and sitting around the new normal of 659 feet msl. Surface temp has cooled off with the recent rains. The cooler temperatures have brought the lake way down from the 91 degrees experienced a couple of weeks ago. Bass have become very active feeding in shallower water. Boat launch, Bluff Road and courtesy dock are all usable. The lake level Tuesday is 658.7 feet, the lake temperature is 84 degrees. Clarity is stained. Black bass are good on a variety of baits. Topwater plugs such as Zara Spooks, full-size Whopper Ploppers and buzzbaits. Great results have been seen using a 10to 12-inch plum worm, Texas-rigged, in and around brush piles. Also good results on jigs and Brush Hogs. Crappie are good to fair on live minnows on trees and brush piles. Several 12- to 15-inch crappie came in last week. Large crappie are hitting medium crankbaits along the high rock bluffs while trolling. Walleye are good vertical-jigging silver or white spoons off of steep rock points. Good reports toward the power site/bridge area. Also good on large crankbaits trolled in 20-40 feet depth. Best reports on trolling are coming from around Bee Creek Island and the Drury Mincy flats starting at Barn Cove and heading downstream (just past the 35 Lake Marker).
Norfork Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s
elevation at 553.58 feet msl (normal conservation pool: September-April 552.00 feet msl; April-September, 554.00 feet msl). (updated 8-1-2018) Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters said striper fishing continues to be the hot bite on Norfork Lake. Right now everybody who either live bait fishes, trolls or spoons is catching stripers. This year with the normal water levels the lake has an excellent level of oxygen from 35-100 feet of water. This means the stripers have plenty of areas to roam and feed. August should be a great time for striper fishing. The crowds will be gone the weather will be good and should see lots of stripers caught. In years past when the water levels and oxygen are good, a great afternoon bite will start at Robinson Point from the island south to above 80 feet of water. Tom says he has fished Robinson Point both in the morning and evening in August and have produced lots of limits and some trophy fish. It's worth checking it out. You will see Tom out there some evenings. The best bite right now is from Georges Cove to the dam and from Thumb Point to Hand Cove. The areas Tom says he has targeted are secondary points with a channel swing in waters starting 50-130 feet. The shallow fish will be feeding on crawdads while the deeper fish will be feeding on this year's shad hatch. The small white bass and largemouth bass are feeding both early and late on the young shad. Any topwater bait will produce a strike.
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