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TUESDAY, October 9, 2018 / Vol. 4 Issue 41 / 75 cents
5 ballot issues to be decided in Nov. 6 vote
The crowd hams it up for the cameras Friday morning. (Photo by Robert R. Gaut)
Busy days in October It was a busy weekend in Van Buren County. The kickoff was early Friday when a crowd turned out at Jim Tumlison Field in Clinton to meet the Daybreak crew from Channel 7 in Little Rock. Friday night’s game was canceled, but that didn’t dampen spirits. (Story, Pages 6-7) Saturday, there were almost too many events to count. The Choctaw Fire Department held an open house at its Barrens Community station to show members their equipment. The Highway 110 Fire Department held a pie auction that after-
noon. At Shirley there was a car show during the Harvest Festival. Old Chevys, Fords and more were in the spotlight. Fairfield Bay held its annual Oktoberfest and drew a crowd to sample authentic German food and maybe hoist a beer or two. The county EH Council found great success with its Trinkets and Treasures sale, offering bargains from scores of vendors and crafters. Events this weekend include Karaoke in the Park (see ad on Page 14 for details) and Dogtoberfest.
This 1956 Mercury Montclair, owned by Larry Meyers, was one of the car show winners at Shirley on Saturday. (Photo by Kay Weaver)
Survival Flight out of Russellville visited the Choctaw Fire Department’s open house Saturday. (Photo by Ken Brown)
The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 6 General Election is Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. If you haven’t registered yet, don’t delay. Early voting begins on Oct. 22, 2018, and runs through Nov. 5. As the date approaches, many voters are still unsure about the ballot issues they will be deciding. Issue 1 is an amendment concerning civil lawsuits and the powers of the General Assembly and Supreme Court to adopt court rules. It is currently being challenged in court. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot, but votes may or may not count, depending on a ruling from the Arkansas Supreme Court. A Pulaski County Circuit judge ruled that the various provisions in Issue 1 -- including limitations on attorney fees and certain types of lawsuit damages, as well as a reworking of the judiciary's rule-making process -"reasonably germane" to one another, a violation of the Arkansas Constitution. The issue was approved by the state Legislature in 2017. This amendment asks voters to approve changes to four parts of Arkansas Constitution. 1. It proposes to add a section regarding contingency fees to Article 7 (Judicial Department). This section would: • Prohibit attorneys from collecting a contingency fee that is more than 1/3 of the net amount of money a client receives in a civil lawsuit. • Require the state Legislature in
South Side to host Inmate charged in jail ruckus Red Ribbon rally South Side School District will host the 4th Annual Van Buren County Red Ribbon Rally at 9 a.m. October 23 in the school’s Fine Arts Building. Several area officials will speak as well as special guest speaker, Taylor Hughes, wellknown magician, comedian, and motivational speaker. Hughes is a featured act on the television series “Masters of Illusion” and was recently presented the awards for “Best Illusion,” “Best Comedy Magic,” and “Best Showmanship” by the Society of American Magician’s in Los Angeles. All ninth-12th grade
students from Clinton, Shirley, and Nemo Vista have been invited to join South Side’s students for this celebration of the movement to have drug-free lives. Hughes will also be speaking to all K-8th-grade students at 1 p.m. at the Clinton School District’s Auditorium. Elected officials from Clinton, Damascus, Bee Branch, Shirley, and South Side have also been invited to attend as well as superintendents and school board members from each school. This year’s county-wide theme is “Follow Your Dreams: Live Drug Free.”
An inmate at the Van Buren County Detention Center faces additional charges after a recent disturbance. Dylan J. Hovick, 23, of Shirley began breaking the safety glass from the door in his cell about 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, according to an arrest affidavit. The report states that Hovick also broke light fixtures in the ceiling. He was placed in a segregation cell where he could more easily be supervised, the report states. Jail administrator Tracy Sutterfield ordered two jailers to remove Hovick’s clothing due to threats Hovick had made, according to the affidavit. When Hovick was told to
Hovick hand over his pants, he clinched his fists and advised the jailer that he would have to taser him to get his pants, the report states. As jailers forcibly removed the inmate’s clothing, Hovick grabbed a jailer’s leg and threatened to break it, the report states. A third jailer, this one a female, entered
the room to check the status of everyone, the report states, and Hovick threatened to kill her, “even if it gets me a life sentence.” At that point, all three jailers backed away and left the cell, the report states. Once he was alone, Hovick began kicking the door and was placed in a restraint chair, the report states. Hovick managed to free his legs and again began kicking the door, according to the report. He calmed down after a few minutes and jailers brought his supper tray to him. They freed his right hand so he could eat and left him. The inmate threw his tray across the room and both jailers returned to put Hovick
2019 to pass laws implementing the section, which would also include establishing penalties for collecting fees higher than allowed and defining terms such as “net amount of recovery.” 2. To make changes to Section 32 (Workmen’s Compensation Laws – Actions for Personal Injuries). This section would: • Define the terms “non-economic damages” and “punitive damages.” • Establish a maximum amount of money a person receives as punitive damages in a lawsuit related to injuries resulting in death, or injuries to person or property. The maximum amount would be the greater of $500,000 or three times the compensatory damages awarded. • Establish a $500,000 maximum limit that an injured person or his/her beneficiaries combined can receive as non-economic damages in a lawsuit related to injuries resulting in death, or injuries to person or property. • Give legislators the authority to increase maximum amounts for non-economic and punitive damages in the future with 2/3 vote. • Require the state Legislature in 2019 to pass laws creating a procedure to adjust the limits in future years for inflation or deflation. 3. To change Section 3 (Rules of Pleading, Practice, and Procedure) of Amendment 80 (Qualifications of Justice and Judges). This section would: • Allow the state See Ballot on page 8 back in restraints, the report states. Hovick began swinging his head around and hit one of the jailer’s head with his own, the report states. While the two were tightening the restraints, Hovick told one of them he would “not live to see another day because I am going to put a hit out on you,” the report states. After he was back in restraints, Hovick told one of the jailers he was going to kill himself, the report states. Human resources was contacted for a mental evaluation, the report states. Hovick was charged with two counts of terroristic threatening, Class D felonies, battery, a misdemeanor, and criminal mischief, also a misdemeanor.
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Pizza Hut employees read to students.
Each student received a gift book.
Lakeside Center gets help building library
Pizza Hut and Book One Literacy Project raised more than $4,600 to build up the center’s library.
ELECT GINNY STONE FOR VBC ASSESSOR Hi – I'm Ginny-Kimmons Stone and I'm asking for your Vote on Nov. 6th. Born & raised in Van Buren County on the Little Red River, I grew up operating the Shiitake Mushroom Center in Shirley with my family: Tom, Brandy & Kasey Kimmons. After graduating from the Shirley High School, I received my degree in Agri. from AR Tech. My work experience includes: Assistant to a Veterinarian: Aide to an Appellate Court Judge: U.S. Forest Service. For the past seven years, I have worked for the VBC Soil Conservation District in Clinton assisting farmers & landowners. I was elected to and sit on the Shirley City Council. My son, Tommy is in the 3rd grade and I serve as a Little League Dug-out Mom, and lead the Middle Fork 4-H Club. I work next door to the Assessors' office and have a good working relationship with all the staff members. If elected, I hope to carry on their good work.
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Clinton Pizza Hut and Book One Literacy Project collaborate annually to provide a fundraiser used to help non-profits with building a reading library. Lakeside Learning Center was selected as this year’s recipient. Tasha DeShazo, Clinton Pizza Hut general manager, Ken White, area coach, and
Erica Hoyle, shift manager came to the Lakeside Learning Center to read some books purchased with the $4,660 raised to build a library for the center. They also passed out additional gift books to each student. “This was an absolute windfall that we desperately needed for all of our chil-
dren’s rooms,” said Lakeside Director Neil Wilkins. “We are so very thankful to everyone in our community who helped make this reading program such a huge success for our center.” “This library of books and teaching curriculums will last us for many years to come,” he said.
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RE-ELECT
JUDGE ROGER HOOPER OUR VAN BUREN COUNTY JUDGE WHO HAS IMPROVED OUR COUNTY!
Ken and Mary McWilliam's daughter is visiting them from Florida.She likes to fish, so she and Ken are having a lot of fun. Wayne and Lisa Hackett have been on vacation in Las Vegas.
COUNTY ROADS
The County Judge is the Chief Executive Officer of the county, and the #1 major duty is the maintaining of the county road system. Since January 2011 through the end of 2018, the county road department has improved the following miles of the 820 miles of county-maintained roads: 4" or more of gravel: 340.0 miles chip & seal overlay: 79.4 miles asphalt overlay: 82.4 miles new chip & seal: 86.7 miles new bridges & low-water crossing: 19 Total miles of roads improved: 588.5 miles In 2012, a decision was made to shut our crushing operation down. The crusher was a 1950s model with many parts not available, and would have cost over $200,000 to fix the one problem. We looked at purchasing a new unit and felt like the $1 million+ investment would not be appropriate to spend. Some of the reasons for that decision were: A. L&N Quarry at Leslie B. Hamilton Quarries: 1. Austin 2. Alread 3. Pryor Mountain C. Delta Quarry - Choctaw D. Bobby Kennedy - Quitman E. Custom Crushing - Formosa F. Custom Crushing - Dennard (Hamilton, Delta, and Bobby Kennedy employ VBC residents.) By having this many quarries available, we can get materials closer to job site, and cut down on the length of trips by about one-third, thus making the delivery cost less. This amounts to an average savings of $34 per load or about $2 per ton on delivery. This has enabled the road department to reduce the amount of gravel trucks by two (2), and have maintained the same volume. The decision of where to purchase gravel is decided by price of gravel and delivery cost. Here is an example in which some roads in Fairbanks (SE corner of county) required 15,000 tons of gravel: Formosa Custom Crushing
Bobby Kennedy Company
Cost of gravel:
15,000 tons x $6.90 per ton 15,000 tons x $8.11 per ton = $121,650 = $103,500
Delivery cost:
35,500 miles x $2.25 per mile = $79,845
11,850 miles x $2.25 per mile= $26,663
Total cost delivered:
$183,345.00
$148,313.00
Average cost per ton:
$12.12
$9.89
Other deciding factors to stop crushing operations were: 1. Higher Workers' Compensation Cost 2. Cost of Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Water &-Air Permits 3. MSHA (mining safety) Regulations 4. Cost of operations per ton Blasting: $1.15 / ton Land Rent: $0.35 / ton Equipment: $3.00 / ton Labor: $1.50 / ton Operating: $1.50 / ton Total Cost: $7.50 / ton Also, at this time, no other surrounding counties have their own crushing operation. The average cost for all gravel (SB2, D-8, Mini Rip, Rip-Rap, & 1/2" chips) has been around $7.00 for the last two (2) years. We are using around 140,000 tons per year. About three years ago, CAT and John Deere came out with a leasing program for road graders for county government. The program is so much a month for 36 months, and the graders are under full warranty. The only things the county must do are to change oil and all filters on a regular basis, plus change tires and grader blades when needed. Our average cost per machine is $1,225 per month ($45,000/3 years) vs. purchasing one (1) road grader for approximately $250,000. We are on the second year on this program. We have a total of 7 road graders in operation. I have talked with 11 other county judges and found that out of 110 operating graders, 75 are leased. With the above 2 changes in operation (no crusher and leasing road graders), we have seen a savings from 2010 through 2012 vs 2016 through 2018: Repair & Maintenance Cost: down $100,000 Workers' Compensation Cost: down $25,000 I believe my opponent's plan would increase equipment cost by 3 times the present amount, increase labor cost, and increase operating cost. With the present $3 million annual road budget, I would anticipate that my opponent's road plan would produce maybe 100,000 tons of gravel, and there would be very little money to spend on new chip & seal, chip & seal and asphalt overlays, and bridges. When I am re-elected, I promise to keep the present road plan in place, and by the end of 2022 the following will be accomplished: 1. All gravel county roads will have 4"-6" gravel applied to it at least I time 2. 40 miles of new chip & seal 3. 5-7 new bridges 4. Craig Clute, Road Superintendent and the rest of the road department employees will stay in place
I ask that you take a look at our county road system, and ask yourself a question: Are the roads better than 8 years ago? I very much appreciate your vote to Re-elect Roger Hooper Van Buren County Judge on November 6th. I also want to thank you for the privilege to serve you, and for your continued support.
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Visiting Ruth Hodge over the weekend was her nephew Jerry Hensley of Little Rock and her niece Karen Johnson. Tommy Beckham, Bonita Worthing, Shirley Bradford and their cousin Charles Bell attended the Hines family reunion at Fox. Larry Treece and his wife, Lois, have been sick with a sore throat and fever for about a week. Lois Compton's cousin, Janet Apple of Hampton, attended church with her Sunday and is spending a week with Lois. Paul and Wanda Poynor went to Waterloo, Illinois, where Paul celebrated his birthday with his twin sister, Paula Ann Cook. He also visited his brother Doug and his sisters Patty, Carol and Barbara. They were gone Wednesday through Sunday. Ethel Lowrance's daughter Pam Rhoda of Asheville, North Carolina, is spending about a month with her. Pam Murray went to Illinois to visit her dad, Dennis and Shirley Goddard, over the weekend and helped them move while she was there.
Jeff Burgess Crabtree
The New Moon was official at 10:47 p.m. Monday. Wednesday, Mars shines brightly in the south after dark. Subtle surface features are visible now in a family telescope. Thursday is Quilting Day, 9-11 a.m., at the EHC building in Rupert. Their monthly meeting follows, 1:302:30 p.m., in the same place. Friday is Old Farmers Day. Whether involved in fowl play or udder madness, farmers are outstanding in their fields, and deserve our thanksgobbling. Saturday is Recycling Day, 8-10 a.m., at the Alread Cafeteria. The same day, 8 a.m.noon, it’s Work Day at the Alread Community Center. Meet at the cafeteria. The Annual Hobo Dinner & Chili Cook-off is being held, Saturday, 4-7 p.m., at the Zion Hill Church, Rainey Lane. Musical instru-
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ments encouraged. Sunday Saturn pairs with the waxing crescent moon in the southwestern sky. Dennis Berry, our unofficial persimmon seed reader, cut open 10 seeds and found 6 knives and 4 spoons. Knives indicate cold winds and spoons indicate heavy wet snow. So what’s it all mean, I asked Dennis. “Cold winter with snow,” he replied. Interestingly, Dennis had to find persimmons elsewhere in the county this year as it appears a late spring frost nipped them in the bud in the Crabtree area, as well as the Dennard area, above a certain elevation. Muscadines, acorns and figs were similarly affected at certain elevations. The final hay cutting is almost over and rated better than average for the fall cutting. The early dry spell made a mid-season cutting all but impossible and the below average spring cutting added up to a below average year in quality and quantity. Neighbor Johnny Fizjurl reports his fall garden of kale, collards, mustard, rape, rutabaga and turnips are doing very well and extra watering has not been needed. He’s glad he’s not been plagued by fall baby grasshoppers as has been the case some years past. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community, call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
James & Joyce Burns Scotland
I need to be sure that everyone knows there will not be a Fish Fry at the Masonic Lodge at Scotland on the second Saturday in October. They voted not to have one this year. I hope everyone gets the word. October is a busy month. Senior Center will have another Jam Session on Friday, October 19. This will start at 7 p.m. We had a good response last month and want to make this a monthly event. Chili Potluck and hay ride on Saturday 27 at the cafeteria. Trick and truck on Halloween night. Also getting ready for Pig Eye Daze the first Saturday in November. Everyone have a great week and if you have Scotland news call James Burns at 592-3935.
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For the record/September Marriages
James Peacock, 39, Batesville and Amy Cruse, 40, Batesville Ronald Vaughan, 52, Aldrich, Missouri and Ashley Taylor, 26, Aldrich, Missouri Donald Heiser Jr., 19, Clinton and Somer Hess, 19, Clinton Darian Duvall, 22, Clinton and Rachael Capps, 20, Clinton Nicholas Cross, 34, Clinton and Kayla Harmon, 31, Greers Ferry Adam Melton, 39, Clinton and Andrea Autry, 43, Clinton Robert Coons, 57, Fairfield Bay and Annette Stone, 55, Fairfield Bay Charles Shaw, 40,
Quitman and Alicia Housley, 39 Clinton Maxwell Farnsworth, 29, Damascus and Jessica Crabtree, 29, Clinton Winston Yates, 49, Clinton and Patricia Hensley, 54, Bee Branch Dameon Weaver, 39, Shirley and Angela Worthing, 43, Shirley Richard Richards Jr., 18, Damascus and Aly Parish, 18, Bee Branch
Divorces
Derek King vs. Samantha King
Bankruptcies
Cleveland - Robert
A. and Sylvia S. Pool (aka Sylvia Allen), 152 Dayton Road, Oct. 2, Chapter 13. Clinton - Philis D. Sterling and Andrean L. White, 736 Lamar Road, Sept. 28, Chapter 7. Clinton - Anda Lou Wall (aka Ann Wall), 436 Pine St., Apt. 17, Sept. 30, Chapter 7. Clinton - Gary H. Wolf, P.O. Box 18, Sept. 27, Chapter 7 Clinton Larry Reynolds, 3925 Ark. 330 East, Sept. 24, Chapter 13. Scotland - Tracy Lynn Kennair (aka Tracy Burgess, Tracy Pruitt, Tracy Rowland), 2816 Scotland Formosa Road, Aug. 30, Chapter 7.
Clinton Police Department September Activity Report
Incident reports - 24 Accidents - 12 Calls for service - 48 Property checks/extra patrols 133 Motorist assists - 2
ATM/Bank escorts - 8 Other agency assists - 3 Alarm - 11 Warnings issued – 52 Citations issued - 100 Felony charges filed - 2
Obituaries
Mary Rhoades
On September 27, 2018 Mary Rhoades died peacefully in her sleep with her husband of 61 years at her side after a long but valiant battle with Alzheimer’s. Mary was born in Perry, Arkansas on January 24,1939 to Joe and Nadine Jackson Smith. She graduated from high school in
Clinton, Arkansas, married Sam Rhoades in 1957 and attended the University of Arkansas while working as secretary at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville. Mary and Sam have been a vivid part of the Mountain Home community since 1964. Mary loved people and was ready to help when needed. She was an active member in the United Methodist Church and served in leadership roles of Untied Methodist Women locally and statewide. Mary was an early volunteer coordinator of Hospice of the Ozarks and served on the board for 30 years. She was a volunteer at Baxter Regional Medical Center, serving as volunteer coordinator. Mary relished time with
This building is on Griggs Street in downtown Clinton. Do you know its history?
Tell us about this one This week we’re asking what you know about this rock building on Griggs Street in Clinton. We know it has been restaurants a couple of times and recently was a hangout for teens operated by a religious organization. Can you tell us what it was built to be? Was it a car dealership to begin with?
family and friends. She had a positive attitude and instilled that into her family. She established a healthy, stable, and loving bond with her sons and granddaughter early in their lives that continues to have enduring life-long benefits. Mary treasured time with friends in church circle, bridge clubs, reading group and in service organizations. Mary is survived by husband Sam; sons Tom (Lisa) Rhoades, Kent Jackson Rhoades, and Bruce (Jen) Rhoades; one granddaughter; one step-grandson; and brother C Wayne Smith. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Willard Smith and sister Edith Ehrmann. Visitation was Thursday, October 4, 2018. Service was 11 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2018 at First United Methodist Church, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
A little more about the earlier buildings we featured: Dan Eoff stopped by to tell us that the story about a donkey in the Lewis Building was off just a little. He said it was actually a Shetland pony, and he knew that to be true because he and a buddy were the ones who put it there. Also, we’ve had a
Allena Grissom
Allena May Grissom, 72, died Oct. 5, 2018. She was born Sept. 13, 1946. Obituary and services pending.
Dorothy Pinson
Dorothy Elizabeth Pinson, age 100 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at her home. She was born in Durant, Oklahoma on February 14, 1918 to John Bonneau and Alice Walden Bonneau. Dorothy attended New Life Church in Leslie. She and her husband enjoyed traveling in their RV. Dorothy was a wonderful homemaker who loved to cook and feed her family, friends and neighbors. The strong Christian example she set will live on in her family. Survivors include three sons, David Pinson of Leslie, Tim Pinson and wife Cindy of Austin, Texas,
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couple of other folks who called to identify the man in the middle of the Cities Service photo. Robert Evans of Clinton says he thinks it’s his father, Jack, and Edward Potts of Wabash, Indiana, said he believes that is he in the photo. Still no identifications of the other two men.
and Randy Pinson of Leslie; two daughters, Barbara Sue Henderson and husband Lyndol of Houston, Texas, and Dottie Mayes and husband Carl of Leslie; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gilbert Pinson; children, Judy Clark, Danny Pinson, James Lee Pinson and Gilbert Pinson Jr.; grandchild, Ray Henderson; and siblings, Howard Courtney, John Bonneau, Mary Helen Moses and Anna Jo Cashion. A private family burial was held on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Kuykendall Cemetery in Leslie, Arkansas. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 3, 2018 at New Life Church in Leslie, Arkansas with Bro. Tim Pinson officiating.
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Jacob Bane and Ashley Gentry
Bane-Gentry to wed Oct. 13 The families of Jacob Bane and Ashley Gentry are happy to announce the couple’s upcoming wedding. Ashley is the daughter of the late Johnny Gentry and Becky Gentry of Greers Ferry. She is the granddaughter of Earnie and Freda Sowell of Shirley and the late Ebb and Betty Gentry of Greers Ferry. Jacob is the son of Bill and Melinda Bane
of Clinton. He is the grandson of the late John and Naomi Bane of Clinton and Richard and the late Lillian Bass of Culpepper. The wedding is set for 4 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 465 Lute Mountain Road Shirley, Arkansas. All family and friends are invited. A reception will follow the ceremony.
Wedding shower set There will be a come and go wedding shower for R.J. and Aly (Parish) Richards from 2-4 p.m. October 14 at the Damascus Community Center. The couple is registered at WalMart.
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The Van Buren County Retired Teachers and School Employees Association will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, at Western Sizzlin in Clinton. Speakers will be Van Buren County school superintendents, Tyrene Gardner of Shirley, Dr. Joe Fisher of Clinton, and Dr. Aaron Hosman of South Side. They will provide an update on curriculum, projects and other activities offered to students. Guests are welcome. October is National Dog Adoption Month, and SNYP Animal Shelter in Clinton is celebrating by dropping the adoption fee on all dogs to $50. This offer goes through the end of October and includes spay/ neutering and vaccinations. The shelter, 187 Tester Street, Clinton, is open Friday, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.noon or call 501745-7697 for an appointment.
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Junior High and PeeWee Football
Photos by Robin Hutto
Shown is #8 Colton Warren running the ball in for a touchdown. The 5th grade Clinton Yellow Jackets defeated the Riverview Raiders 30-6.
Clinton 5th - grade cheerleaders pump up the crowd during half time for a victory.
Payton Hillenburg makes a run up the field. The 6th-grade Clinton Yellow Jackets lost to the Riverview Raiders 32-0.
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton will be hosting Veteran’s Appreciation Breakfast each Wednesday in November from 7:309:30 a.m. All veterans and their families are invited to enjoy a free continental breakfast at the funeral home. Clinton City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East. The meeting is open to the public.
Freshman Cody Davis, runs the ball up the field as the Junior Jackets defeat Cedar Ridge 30-14.
The Van Buren County Quorum meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at the Van Buren County Annex building on Highway 65 in Clinton. The meeting is open to the public.
Eighth-grader Brody Emberton runs in for a touchdown with freshman Josh Whitt making the block.
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Midterm report A look at the season thus far, and what to expect the remainder of the season
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Next Up: It’s Homecoming week at Clinton. Yellville - Summit comes to town to take on the Jackets Friday at 7 p.m.
by Jeremy Carson
Jim Tumlison Field’s lights were dark again Friday night for the fourth consecutive week, this time courtesy of a forfeit by Cedar Ridge, which was battling alleged internal issues that led to low numbers. By virtue of the forfeit victory, the Yellow Jackets moved to 6-0 (3-0 3A-2) on the 2018 season.
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Clinton’s wins this season have come against Heber Springs (3634), Conway Christian (55-21), Central Arkansas Christian (48-28), Harding Academy (49-27), and Melbourne (35-26). Heber Springs and CAC are both middle of the road 4A teams (ranked 24th and 23rd, respectively), while Conway Christian is the 5th ranked team in class 2A according to Hootens. Harding Academy is ranked 11th in 3A, while Melbourne is ranked 19th.
Best Game
The most exciting game thus far was the season opener against Heber Springs, which came down to a blocked field goal at the end of regulation to seal the victory for Clinton. Melbourne and Harding Acad-
A crowd turned out in the foggy pre-dawn hours as Channel 7 came to town. emy each rallied from big deficits to make their games interesting, but the intensity of the Heber Springs game has thus far been unmatched.
Best Individual Performance(s)
Clinton has had different players step up each week, and several career highs have been set for Clinton’s playmakers.
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In week 1 against Heber Springs, quarterback Weston Amos passed for 209 yards and 4 touchdowns, and ran for 2 more to go along with his 89 yards rushing and 31 yards receiving. Receiver Austin Drake hauled in 5 passes for 190 yards and 3 touchdowns that night. Week 3 against CAC, Ethen Drake carried the ball 8 times for 223 yards and 2 touchdowns, forcing defenses to account for him on the edge. That opened the door for Sky Davidson (20 carries, 209 yards, 4 touchdowns) and Caleb Bowman (15 carries, 122 yards, 1 touchdown) to both have a career nights in week 4 against Harding Academy. Davidson stayed hot against Melbourne with another 128 yards and 3 more touchdowns. Bowman added 123 yards on a team high 20 carries and a touchdown.
Biggest Adjustment
After converting on no extra point attempts against Heber Springs, Coach Chris Dufrene made adjustments on special teams. Since then Clinton has converted 19/24 extra point attempts. Honorary mention of biggest adjustment goes to Derek Russell, who moved from safety to outside linebacker. Russell made several open field tackles against Harding Academy. Team Comparisons The biggest difference between this year’s team and last year’s thus far has been turnover margin. This year, Clinton has forced 5 turnovers through 5
Derek Russell picks up yards against Heber Springs.
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Football Fever Clinton Yellow Jackets 2018 Football from page 6 games. The Yellow Jackets are +1 on the season in turnover margin. Through five games last year, Clinton’s defense had forced 11 turnovers, and the Jackets were +4 in turnover margin after 5 weeks. Also, this year’s opponents have been much more prolific with the pass. All of Clinton’s opponents thus far have run some version of the spread offense, which has tested the secondary. Last season, 2 of Clinton’s first five opponents ran the Wing-T, and Greenland ran more out of the spread than they passed. As a result this year’s team has given up far fewer rushing yards, but has allowed more passing yards per game. On offense, Clinton’s average yards per rush is significantly higher this year (7.7 ypr) than last year (6.8 ypr). Also, the Jackets’ yards per reception is higher this year (11.8) than last year (10.0). Keep in mind, these numbers are against the tougher half of the Yellow Jacket schedule. Looking Ahead Clinton’s Homecoming game will be this week against Yellville-Summit. After that, the Jackets have a neutral site game at Little Rock Christian against Strong; Marshall at home; and Mountain View on the road to finish the season. Clinton’s first five opponents entered week 6 with a combined 15-12 record, with five of those losses being to Clinton. The Jackets’ final opponents have a combined record of 3-20.
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Playoff Outlook
With wins over Harding Academy and Melbourne, Clinton holds down first place in the 3A-2 conference. In order for one of those two teams to overtake Clinton for first place, the Jackets would have to lose 2 of the 3 remaining conference games, which is unlikely. More likely is Clinton wins the conference title, and hosts the 5th place team from 3A-1, which looks like Charleston at this time. If Clinton wins its opening game in the playoffs, a second round date at Jim Tumlinson Field looms between the Jackets and either Smackover, Prescott, or Camden Harmony Grove from the 3A-6. Conference Woes This year has been particularly rough on small school football. Several teams in Class 2A and 3A jumped at the chance to play 8 man football, which led to holes being developed in season schedules throughout the state. And then prior to the start of the season, Rose Bud announced it would only field a team for the first three weeks of the season. Clinton was able to negotiate a non-conference date with Strong (from South Arkansas), but the game will be played at Little Rock Christian. On Thursday of this past week, Cedar Ridge announced it was forfeiting the remainder of its schedule. These cancellations affect Harding Academy more than anyone else in the conference, as they will have two consecutive bye weeks heading into the playoffs. Forfeits such as these are increasingly common, as small schools struggle to field teams.
Scores from Week 6 Clinton 13, Cedar Ridge 0 Harding Academy 49, Mountain View 12 Melbourne 53, Marshall 0 Rector 41, Yellville-Summit 20
Cheerleaders performed Friday morning.
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3A-2 Conference Standings Team Conference Record Overall Record Clinton 3-0 6-0 Melbourne 2-1 4-2 Harding Academy 2-1 4-2 Mountain View 1-1 1-4 Marshall 1-1 1-5 Yellville-Summit 0-2 1-5 Cedar Ridge* 0-3 1-5 *Cedar Ridge has forfeited the rest of its season. Each forfeit counts as a 13 point win for the team scheduled to play that week.
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Page 8 Ballot from page 1 Legislature to pass laws amending or repealing a rule of pleading, practice, or procedure established by the Supreme Court with a vote of 3/5 of each house. • Allow the state Legislature to pass laws creating a rule of pleading, practice or procedure with a vote of 3/5 of each house. 4. To change Section 9 (Annulment of Amendment of Rules) of Amendment 80 (Qualifications of Justice and Judges). Specifically, this section would: • Lower the number of votes needed by state legislators from 2/3 to 3/5 to abolish or change rules established by the Supreme Court related to Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, District Courts and “referees, masters and magis-
trates.” Supporters of Issue 1 include Arkansas Trucking Association, Arkansas Medical Society, Arkansans for Jobs and Justice, Arkansas Health Car Association and Arkansas Hospital Association. Opponents include the Family Council Action Commissee Defending Your Day in Court, Protect AR Families and Liberty Defense Network. Issue 2 is a constitutional amendment adding as a qualification to vote that a voter present certain valid photographic identification when casting a ballot in person or casting an absentee ballot. The proposal requires legislators to establish what photographic identification voters may use; require the state to issue photo identification at no
charge to a voter who does not have identification that meets the requirements; allow a voter without valid photo identification to vote using a provisional ballot; and allow legislators to create exceptions to the requirement. Issue 2 was placed on the ballot by a 2017 vote by legislators. Issue 3 is a term limit amendment. It asks voters to change term limits for the General Assembly as described in Amendment 73 of the Arkansas Constitution, and to prohibit legislators from further altering these term limits. The amendment would repeal existing term limits of 16 years; limit terms in the Arkansas House of Representatives to three two-year terms for a total of six years over a life-time; limit terms in the Arkansas Senate to two
four-year terms for a total of eight years over a life-time; prohibit legislators from serving more than 10 years in the General Assembly; apply the life-time limits to all terms served by legislators on or after Jan. 1, 1993, with the exception of allowing legislators to complete their term even if it puts them over the 10-year limit; and prohibit legislators from proposing constitutional amendments to change term limits for the General Assembly. Issue 3 was placed on the ballot by petition. Issue 4 is an amendment to require four licenses to be issued for casino gaming at casinos, one each in Crittenden (to Southland Racing Corp.), Garland (to
October 9, 2018 Oaklawn Jockey Club, Inc.) Pope, and Jefferson counties. The amendment would define what type of casino gaming may occur at the four casinos. It also would establish minimum requirements for who can receive casino licenses in Jefferson and Pope County and require licensees to conduct casino gaming for as long as they have a license; authorize the Arkansas Department of Human Services to make rules to administer compulsive gambling disorder educational programs; 1. Establish tax rates on casino gaming net receipts and how that revenue is distributed; and allow the casinos to operate all day, every day and to serve alcohol during all hours in which gaming takes
place, regardless of whether the casino is located in a dry city or county. Issue 4 was placed on the ballot by a citizens’ petition. Issue 5 would raise the state’s minimum wage from $8.50 to $9.25 per hour on Jan. 1, 2019, then to $10 per hour on Jan. 1, 2020, and finally to $11 per hour on Jan. 1, 2021. Arkansas voters signed a petition to put Issue 5 on the ballot. Supports include Arkansans for a Fair Wage; opponents include Arkansans for a Strong Economy. (Information from the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s 2019 Voter Guide was used in this article.)
Sudoku Solution
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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 8)
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Across
1. "Sweeney _" 5. Out of tune 8. Sheep 's sound 11. Once again 12. _ Tse-tung 13. Waterless 14. Common Tex-Mex ingredient 16. Lightning poles 17. Craving 18. Pair 20. Lincoln's coin 22. Horrible 26. Singer Jerry 27. Valentine phrase (3 wds.) 28. Taxing agency (abbr.) 29. Etiquette 's Post 30. Fa follower 31. "Shane" star (2 wds.) 33. Brood 34. Philadelphia university 35. Transgressions 36. Modern (prefix) 37. Enjoyment 38. "Heaven, _ _ heaven ... " (2 wds.) 41. Look through trash cans 46. Sailor's employer 47. Poet's "always" 48. Stink 49. Pig's pad 50. Sleep stage (abbr.) 51. Store event
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1. _ Mahal 2. Stop_ dime (2 wds.) 3. Dover's state (abbr.) 4. Actor Johnson (a.k.a "The Rock") 5. Prophetic sign 6. Air circulator 7. Climber's niche 8. Sis's counterpart 9. Partner of abet 10. Product placements 13. Ascended 15. Animal friend 19. Hair description 20. "Cheers" waitress 21. Martinelli and Maxwell 22. Slide along 23. Boxer Mike_ 24. Nooses 25. Christmas 26. Glass bottle 27. Beatles song (3 wds.) 29. Parisian pronoun 32. Female goat 33. Gold seekers 35. Excursion or Escalade 37. Silo's setting 38. Those holding off ice 39. Pad 40. Princeton wall covering 42. Passing grade 43. Teachers' gp. 44. Solidify 45. Get by
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CHURCH PAGE
Photo by EuGene Smith
Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Bethel Community Church. If you can identify this week's 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
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
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LEGALS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HAZEL LARCH, deceasedNO.71 PR-2018-95 NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 331 Lynch Dr. Clinton, AR 72031 DATE OF DEATH: July 19, 2018 The undersigned was appointed Administratrix of the estate of the above-named decedent on October 1, 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 9th day of October, 2018. BELINDA JOHNSON,
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CRAFT AND FLEA MARKET SALE FOR OUR VETERANS NOVEMBER 16 from 9am to 3pm NOVEMBER 17 from 9am to 12 noon Hosted by the Fairfield Bay VFW Auxillary at the Fairfield Bay Post #4513 We need Craft Vendors to set up in the Auxillary Room We need Flea Market Vendors to set up in the Post Room For Craft Vendor info contact Susie (501)253-1269 For Flea Market Vendor info contact Sammy (501)231-7898
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Fishing Report pursuing them as they all have had a good catching year this year. Any bait you would normally use is working all over the lake. The hybrid and white bass fishing is going good all day at various times all up and down the lake on spoons, inline spinners, swimbaits, Alabama rigs, grubs and topwater baits from the surface out to 55 feet of water. Just stay around the shad.
North East Arkansas
Spring River
A fun time for an angler and his dog awaits on the Spring River, especially with bigger rainbows active now with cool temps and cloudy days. Photo provided by Mark Crawford.
Central Arkansas
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 459.67 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 10-32018) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 459.68 feet msl and falling. It is 2.36 feet below normal pool for this time of year of 462.04 feet msl, and it will continue to fall during generation with this hot weather. The catching is good overall if you stay around the shad and will get easier every day and we move more toward fall. Some of the fish have moved shallow while with others the thermocline has pushed them deeper – the thermocline has
sunk more, as always happens in early fall here. The Team Bass Championship should be fun to all who participate and watch this weekend. The black bass are good on certain areas that contain shad or are close to them. A lot of baits are working from super shallow out to 55 feet, just pick your poison and stay around shad on any part of the lake (as we have a lot!). The crappie are still going good around any wood, while a lot are being caught just in open water 12-30 feet deep on minnows or jigs. Walleye are hit or miss; find them on your electronics and try and stay with them, and some can be caught on crawlers on jigheads, drop-shots, spoons and crankbaits in 1855 feet of water. Bream are still good on crickets, crawlers, inline spinners, small crankbaits and flies. Catfish catching is still going good for the ones
(updated 10-32018) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870435-2169) said the Spring River is navigable. This is a great place to wade fish, when they are running water on the White and Norfork Rivers. Canoe season is almost over and there are still several boats on the river. Be sure to wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. The hot flies have been size 10 olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash, size 10 cerise and hot pink San Juan worms and size 10 Y2Ks.
North Arkansas
White River
(updated 10-32018) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) says the weather has been spectacular for Arkansas Ozarks anglers, and the rainbow catch has provided a "wow" factor to perfect conditions. The water level on the Bull Shoals Dam tailwaters of the White River has been steady throughout each day for the last week: just under one unit of generation (averages an extra foot to a foot and a
half added to the depth of the river), which provides more options and easier navigation in a jon boat but a little more difficulty finding low wading spots. Bank fishing works well with this water level, though. Rooster Tails with orange bodies and gold or orange speckled blades are producing good catches. Any of the 1/6-ounce or 1/4-ounce Thomas Buoyant spoons – brass and nickel/ gold Colorados, red/ gold and silver/blue will bring some rainbows to your net, and the smaller gold/black or brook trout Rapala countdowns (sizes 3 or 5) gold and black have attracted attention. If your favorite bait is worms, wait until later in the day when the afternoon releases are increasing the river level and keep your bait near the bank. Take some time to enjoy The Natural State in the most beautiful spot in Arkansas under the rainbow bridge in Cotter.
Norfork Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 551.54 feet msl (normal conservation pool: September-April 552.00 feet msl; April-September, 554.00 feet msl). (updated 10-32018) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort said Norfork Lake is entering into the early stages of its fall fishing pattern. “What I have seen over the last week is the following: (1) The majority of striped bass that had migrated close to the dam during the heat of the summer months have scattered and have started to show up all over the lake; (2) threadfin shad have started their move back into the creeks and onto the
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large flats; (3) topwater action is increasing for largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, as well as white bass, hybrid bass and striped bass.” As the surface water temperature continues to drop, fish activity will only increase. This is a fun time to fish because you can catch so many different species of fish all in the same area once you find the baitfish. At this time, Lou says, the bass bite is one of the better bites on the lake. This species has become very active and can be found in different types of areas. “The last two days I believe I have landed over two dozen bass between spotted bass, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. I have found feeding bass right along the shoreline back in a major creek feeding on shad. When I see them feeding on the shore I cast my Kastmaster (blade bait) right up on the shoreline and bring it back to the boat in a jerking motion. I landed a nice 3-pound smallmouth fishing this method along with many others. The reason I like the Kastmaster is that I can use it for all species. I can jig it off the bottom, work it for topwater action and let it sink for the suspended fish. I do replace the hook with a little larger hook that has a white feather trailer on it. Lou says the second type of area he’s finding bass is out in about 40 feet of water if the shad are in the area. He says he’s been catching these fish vertical-jigging with a 1/2-ounce green and white spoon. When you find shad in the 40-foot range you will have the opportunity to catch almost any species in the lake. “One of our bass fishing guests has been doing quite well on
bass and he has mainly been using plastics, worms and June Bugs. His biggest fish has come out of 2 feet of water, which weighed roughly 4 pounds. Lou says white bass fishing is also outstanding. Early and late in the day you can get into some nice topwater action out on the flats. “In the early morning I am finding white bass in 20 feet of water breaking the surface. As the morning wears on I have been moving back into a creek and am finding large schools of whites out in 40-55 feet of water. These fish will be at all depths. My favorite way to fish for these deeper fish is by vertical-jigging a 1/2-ounce spoon. The best thing about fishing for whites is that the hybrids, stripers, spotted bass, largemouth bass, catfish and walleye will all be in the same area. The same 1/2-spoon is catching all these species for me. “(Monday) was a great day of fishing and catching. I was checking out some new areas looking for fish. I went back in a major creek and started to see bait fish about 40 feet down, then the fish showed up. In about an hour and half of fishing I landed well over 30 fish. Big hybrids were in the mix and I had the opportunity to land five along with some nice spotted bass and largemouth bass. Granted, the majority of the fish were whites, but it sure was a lot of fun. (Tuesday) was another good day of catching, but the hybrids were smaller. I only landed one striped bass since they were scattered, but I will start to find them schooling very shortly. Panfishing is also picking up.
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Ready for a bone fire - These three take a break to roast some marshmallows outside the Van Buren County Library. Halloween is fast approaching and Scare on the Square will be held Tuesday, Oct. 30, in downtown Clinton.
October 9, 2018
Fair success - Show team experiences great success at North Central Regional Fair in Melborne, Arkansas after perfecting their skills at county levels. The distinct title of overall regional animal showmanship was awarded to Rhett Hartwick and Katie Kennedy. Rhett, an FFA senior, is the son of Scott and Jonna Moore, and Katie, a 4H junior, is the daughter of Billy Paul and Penny Kennedy. Next level for the two is the Arkansas State Fair.
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Hanging around - This skulk of foxes visits this yard on Culpepper regularly.
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Salad bar available every day Oct. 9 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Mexican pie/cheese or chicken crispitos, pinto beans, cinnamon muffin, juice, apple-
Beauty on beauty - A butterfly rests on a flower recently. It won’t be much longer before the flowers are gone and cold weather is here. (Photo by Vaiva Pack)
sauce. Oct. 10 - Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, blueberries. Lunch: Chicken fried steak or meatloaf, creamed potatoes w/ gravy, broccoli, apple crisp, fruit. Oct. 11 - Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, fruit. Lunch: Chicken spa-
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