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Woman sentenced in 2017 case An Alread woman was sentenced last week in Van Buren County Circuit Court, two years after she was accused of shooting a neighbor. Janet Gail Weaver, 56, was sentenced to 72 months in the Arkansas Department of Corrections in a negotiated plea. She pleaded guilty to battery-second degree, a Class D

felony, in the May 17, 2017, incident. Weaver will be credited with 15 days of jail time she already has served. Two other charges originally filed in the case, terroristic act and terroristic threatening, were nolle prossed. Weaver told investigators two years ago that she drove her lawn mower to the home of neighbor Ed Chalupsky

on Pumpkin Center Road in Alread to return some fishing gear. She said Chalupsky stepped out of the darkness from behind a tree and pointed a firearm at her, according to an affidavit. Weaver said she fired a warning shot from the .38 Special revolver she had with her and Chalupsky retreated into the house,

the document states. She followed him to the doorway and evidence suggests two shots were fired into the house. Weaver claimed she was hit by a gunshot fired from inside the house. She said she returned to her residence on her lawn mower. Then-Sheriff Scott Bradley made contact with Weaver at her res-

idence on Blue Spruce Road that night and Weaver went to the sheriff’s office about 5 a.m. May 18 and was interviewed by investigators. Chalupsky was shot in the chest. He recovered from his injuries. Weaver, represented by Clay Simpson, entered her plea on May 8, 2019.

Weaver

Man pleads guilty to viewing child porn

Highway 95 West closed for several hours Wednesday after an 18-wheeler missed a curve. The accident occurred around the 5400 block of the highway after a semi-truck carrying an oversized load partially left the roadway, according to the Van Buren County sheriff’s office. (Photo from Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page)

A 48-year-old Clinton man has entered a negotiated plea of guilty to four counts of distributing/possessing/viewing matter depicting child sex, a Class C felony. Jason Paul Underwood, 48, was sentenced May 2, 2019, to 60 months on each count to be served consecutively for a total of 20 years. Thirty-six other counts were nolle prossed. Underwood was given credit for 173 days he already has served in jail. On April 15, Circuit Judge H.G. Foster denied defense attorney Angela Byrd’s motion to suppress evidence

Medic One chief questions need for station The president of ambulance service provider Medic One said there was only one issue he needed to bring up at last week’s oversight committee meeting. “Does it make sense to be (stationed) at Shirley?” asked Ryan Kibler. He said he didn’t want to start an issue, but being at Shirley put the ambulance farther from Ozark Health Medical Center in Clinton and increased response time. Kibler said the decision was made when Medic One was named the ambulance provider for Van Buren County because it was thought that would be helpful to Fairfield Bay,

but, he said, the numbers may not be there to support that move. He said it takes an ambulance 25 minutes, or longer if there are traffic issues, to get to the hospital from Shirley, and he wonders if that’s less beneficial to customers. “I can’t fix how fast I can get from Shirley to here,” Kibler told the ambulance committee. There also is a higher cost to Medic One to be in Shirley, he said. “I don’t know if it’s the best outcome for citizens. I don’t know what kind of burden it puts on them if we’re not there (in Shirley).” Almost 40 percent of calls to Medic One are for transports

and there have been 315 such calls so far in 2019, said committee Chairman Brian Tatum. Kibler said the commute to the hospital, the time it takes to load the patient, make the run and unload the patient extends the “out of service time.” He asked the committee’s input, saying he didn’t have the “street cred in your city” to make that judgement. Judy Wells of 911 Dispatch said that it doesn’t really add to response time because when an ambulance in Clinton goes to the hospital for a transfer, the one from Shirley heads to Clinton. Fairfield Bay Mayor Paul Wellenberger said he wanted to let the

committee know that Fairfield Bay EMS is not available for backup as much as it has been in the past because they have fewer volunteers and “we try our best to keep the Bay covered. It’s not that we aren’t wanting to support the county.” County Judge Dale James noted that the original agreement with Medic One stipulates that one ambulance be placed within 5 miles of the Clinton hospital, one be close to Fairfield Bay, and one be on call. He said it would take a vote of the ambulance committee to change that. The committee set its next meeting date for 6 p.m. Aug. 1.

It’s all relative - Five grandchildren of Paul and Oma Dunham are graduating this week from Clinton High School. The cousins are (from left) Megan Ramsey, Cayeleigh Lowder, Jonathan Haines, Alexis Patterson, and Georgia Dunham. The Dunhams also have a sixth grandchild, Xavier Rodriguez, who is graduating this year, but he does not attend school at Clinton.

in the case. Byrd argued that the defendant’s computer was unlawfully seized at his workplace in Shirley. She said a search warrant had already been serve at Underwood’s home and it did not authorize searching other locations. In a separate case in Circuit Court last week, two suspects were ordered extradited to Texas to face charges in an April 1 murder. Casey Wade Hughes, 21, and Justice Allen Stanford, 25, were arrested by Clinton Police outside a convenience store. The two are responsible for the shooting death of

Underwood Preston Jerome Scott, 29, a rapper known as PJ OneEight, according to police in Waco, Texas. Scott was found April 1 near an intersection with a gunshot wound to his back and pronounced dead at a hospital that night.

Sheriff oversees jail changes A few years ago, a man told investigators he decided to commit murder in Van Buren County because doing time in jail here wasn’t as bad as other places. Sometimes drug addicts would purposely get arrested so they could spend a few days eating three meals and getting medical care courtesy of county taxpayers. Those days are over. New Sheriff Lucas Emberton said in a recent interview with The Voice that he doesn’t think jail under his administration is necessarily a more harsh experience, but he doesn’t intend to run a facility that someone wants to come back to. Emberton said he sees the jail now as a more structured environment that leaves no question as to who is in control. The place needed a lot of cleaning and repairs, he said, and new lighting has been installed. The main objective, he said, is employee safety. Among other changes is that the televisions have been removed and there is no longer a trusty program. Emberton said most of the prohibited items, including drugs, that found their

way into the jail were brought in by trusties who often were wellknown in the community. Chores previously performed by them, including cooking and lawn work, are now done by what is called 309 inmates, who are state inmates. Asked if food is used as a disciplinary measure, Emberton said it is not, except for the “loaf.” If inmates are misbehaving, he said, meals for everyone are blended together and baked in a loaf. Emberton and Chief Deputy Randy Churches said a typical day’s menu might be rice and bread for breakfast, bologna sandwiches and cookies for lunch and beans and cornbread for supper. The sheriff said a dietitian in Harrison oversees the menus, and he said the jail is saving money now by shopping locally. Visiting hours at the jail are 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursdays. He said he is not trying to keep visitors away but must operate “within our means.” Emberton was sworn in as Van Buren County sheriff on Jan. 1, 2019. Michael Shamoon is the jail administrator.

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Arrests The following arrests have been reported by the Van Buren County sheriff’s office. All suspect are innocent until proven guilty.

Spillane

On May 3, John F. Spillane of Shirley was arrested on misdemeanor charges of possession of controlled substance. Plea and arraignment is set for July 11. Charles L. Elder, 55, of Clinton was arrested April 30 on charges of DWI, reckless driving, no proof of insurance, leaving the scene of an accident, terroristic threatening and refusal to submit.

Another little piece of my heart My Turn

By Anita Tucker/Voice editor

As a child, I always looked forward to that final bell ending the school year each May. It was summertime. Finally. But it didn’t take long before the days grew long and lonely in the Barrens Community of the 1960s and ’70s. Only one house was visible from ours and my friends were miles away. Some days, I would spread a blanket on the grass and take a book and drink outside. Within a half-hour I was covered by sweat and dog hairs as my dad’s hounds joined me on the pallet, and flies had drank more of my syrupy cherry Kool-Aid

than I had. Back in the house, I had the choice of my hot bedroom or the icy cold living room with its window unit AC. My mom and aunt would sometimes take the four kids to the lake, where my mom, who couldn’t swim, would spend her time yelling at us to come closer to shore. I argued that I didn’t have to because I could swim, but she said dog-paddling didn’t count. Afterward, we would stop at the bait shop for a snack or at the Choctaw dairy bar for hot dogs and hamburgers. There would be occasional trips to Conway and once in a blue moon, we would venture all the way to Little Rock to the bookstore at the Village Shopping

Center and have lunch at Casa Bonita. I don’t remember the food being all that good (except for the sopapillas that we filled with so much honey it dribbled down our chins as we chewed), but we did love to fight over who got to raise the little flag at our table when we needed service. We had three television stations, sometimes a fourth when you held your tongue just right and crossed your fingers. And TV land is where I found most of my summer friends. In the early evenings when it cooled off, my hand-me-down green Sears and Roebuck bicycle turned into an Appaloosa and I rode up and down the dirt road with Hannibal

James T. Rodgers, 54, of Clinton was arrested May 5 on charges of possession of controlled substance.

Ketchum

Danyell M. Ketchum, 33. of Clinton was arrested May 7 on misdemeanor charges of domestic battery III. Plea and arraignment is set for May 21.

Calendar Ozark Health is holding an open house at the Fairfield Bay Therapy Clinic, 383 Dave Creek Parkway, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. There will be door prizes and snacks. Call 745-9306 for more information. It’s time tp Save the Bank in downtown Shirley with a fundrais-

er from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Silent auction will be held at the Shirley Community Center, music will be provided by the Rolen/ Thomas family, and there will be a free dinner buffet. The Alread EH Club is serving up an Italian dinner and bingo night on Saturday, May 18, at the EHC

building. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and is by donation only. Bingo cards are $7 for 10. The Van Buren County Museum and Landmark Building Museum Annex, 3rd and Poplar St., Clinton, is holding an open house from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019. There will be door prizes and refreshments will be served.

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Andrew J. Churches, 47, of Clinton was arrested on misdemeanor charges of domestic battery III. Plea and arraignment is set for July 18.

The Idle Hour Bridge Club met at the home of Gay Whillock. High Mary Edwards; second - Jo Nell Warren; traveling Gay Whillock; bingo - Sue Beal.

Report taken: Incident reports - 33; accident reports - 12 Calls for service: 79 Property checks/ extra patrols: 154 Motorist assists: 10 ATM/Bank escorts: 4 Other agency assists: 14 Funeral escorts: 7 Alarms: 4 Warnings issued: 9

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The Van Buren County Community Band will perform at a special ceremony in Fairfield Bay on Memorial Day. The band plans at 10:55 a.m. and the ceremony starts at 11:25. The ceremony will take place near the flag poles next to the Senior Center. If inclement weather it will be held in the Conference Center.

MeTV brought the show back a couple of years ago, and those scenes that seemed so gripping, so inspiring, so … cool, just seemed silly. The show, touted as the first to pay attention to the hippie counterculture, has not aged well. But that’s neither here nor there. On Saturday, May 11, Julie Barnes left us forever. The actress who portrayed her, Peggy Lipton, died of cancer. It doesn’t seem like enough years have passed since the bell bottoms and miniskirts were packed away and for Julie Barnes to have become 72 and sick and now be gone. I’m left saddened and a little stunned. Kind of like losing a little piece of childhood.

Teachers group sets dfmeeting

The Van Buren County Retired Teachers and School Employees Association will be meeting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Western Sizzlin in Clinton. Officers will be elected and there will be a report on the AREA II retired teachers meeting held on May 14 at Searcy, Arkansas. The scholarship recipients for this school year will be presented. The students are: Emily Kirk from Clinton, Macy Guinn and Whitney Barnum from South Side-Bee Branch. Entertainment will be provided by Lisa Nelson. The public is invited.

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Heyes and Kid Curry or the Cartwrights or the Barkley boys. I was the fastest rider of them all. I would be the girl who sang with the Monkees or Paul Revere and the Raiders. I was Jerry West’s younger sister who made those clutch free throws to win the game. And on and on. One can never have too many imaginary friends, after all. But one TV character I didn’t want to hang out with was Julie Barnes. I wanted to be Julie Barnes. I wanted to be that hip cop with waif-like model looks who worked with the ultra-cool Pete and Linc - “One white, one black, one blonde,” the “Mod Squad’s” tagline - and go around saying, “Solid” and “Groovy.” Pet of the week This is Rose. She is a female mixed breed, about 2 years old. Rose is house trained and good with inside cats and kids, though she needs a little supervision around other dogs. Rose is spayed and up to date on her shots. To find out more about Rose, contact Gary’s Adoptable Dogs at 745-7346.

David G. Christen of Clinton was arrested May 5 on a contempt warrant after being stopped for speeding.

Shannon R. Grimm, 50, of Missouri was arrested May 5 on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Felony charges filed; 2 Misdemeanor warrants filed: 3 Training hours received: 35 Training hours given: 3 Active open investigations: 18 Investigations closed: 5 Search warrants: 1

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Pie suppers and cake for the prettiest girl In my corner of Banner Mountain, along a country road that crossed Weaver Creek long before there was a low-water bridge, there were four families who were close neighbors and very good friends. The Bakers, Harpers, Huggins and Whillocks. Some of them were related to my mother. Among the group, some were affectionately referred to by nicknames. My parents, Walter and Fronie Baker were called Bake and Frone. They had seven kids. Benton and Mary Harper were called Ben and the Gal. They had three kids. Vinson and Roxie Huggins were called Governor and Madam. They had seven kids. I don’t recall a

nickname for Polk and Verna Whillock. They had two kids. Oscar Fox, an elderly gentleman, lived with the Whillocks and he was called Grandpa by the Whillock kids, although he was not related to them. In the community, he was known as “Uncle Oss.” Looking back to those days, I’m reminded of the television show “The Waltons” and how these Banner families were like the Waltons -humble, kind and loving. Once, one of my children remarked with reference to the Waltons on TV, “They don’t have love like that anymore.” But we do still have love like that. These four families lived along a one-mile stretch of dirt road

that was called Route 2, back then. I don’t know when the county first gave a number to the road but now the road has a name, road sign, and the residences have numbers for 911 addresses. Often my folks and the neighbors got together to visit and sometimes they played cards. Rook was a popular card game that my dad loved to play. I’m not sure my mother ever played cards but she loved to visit with the neighbors. Benton Harper was her brother and Vinson Huggins was her half-uncle. He was a half-brother to Mama’s mother, Martha Huggins Harper. Martha was the only grandparent I knew. My other grandma and both of my grandpas

had passed before I was born. I’ve seen pictures of them and I know only what others have told me about them. I think I surely missed a lot by not having known them. My Grandma Martha was a sweet lady and I envied my cousins who got to be with her more than I did. Shame on me! Looking back, I know I should not have envied anyone, but at the time, as a child, I wanted more grandma time. Grandma Martha passed away when I was still a young girl. In memory, I cherish my few visits with her. Farther out on top of the mountain, there were several more families. The Cooks, the Clarks, the Nixons, the Coleys, the Weavers, the Sturdevants,

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the Teagues, the Jordans to name some of them. (These may not be all the people who lived in the area during the time to which I refer. Today, many descendants of the original settlers on Banner Mountain still live on the old home places.) I recall how folks of Banner gathered together at school programs and at church and other social gatherings such as “dinners on the ground” and pie suppers when a fundraiser was needed. As a teenager, one occasion I liked was the pie supper and how a “cake for the prettiest girl” was auc-

Clinton High School will send Weston Amos and Ryan Jones as representatives to Arkansas Boys State for a week-long program to learn about government. Girls State delegates from Clinton are Courtney Webb and Brooke Bradford.

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Q. May private citizens request notification of meeting times of public boards? A. Yes, as to regular meetings. Notice of emergency or special meetings is only provided to news media that have requested notice.

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Meetings

All meetings are open to the public. Van Buren County Quorum Court, 6 p.m., third Thursday of the month at the Courthouse Annex, Highway 65, Clinton. Clinton City Council, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East. Damascus City Council, 6 p.m., second Tuesday of the month at City Hall on Highway 65. Fairfield Bay City Council, 7 p.m., second Monday of each month at 130 Village Place, Suite 2F in the conference room. Shirley City Council, 7 p.m., second Monday of the month at the Shirley Community Center. Clinton Advertising and Promotion Commission, 6 p.m., third Tuesday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport on Highway 16 East. Shirley School Board, 6:30 p.m., fourth Monday of the month at the PD Room, Administration Building. South Side-Bee Branch School Board, 5:30 p.m., third Monday of each month in the Linda Pennington Conference Room. Clinton School Board, 5:30 p.m., third Monday of each month at the Administrative offices building.

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Cookoo for breakfast I’m cookoo for Cocoa Puffs. Not really, I prefer Raisin Bran, but what I am cookoo for is eating breakfast. Many folks believe that an easy way to lose weight is to skip breakfast. And, it’s true, it is possible to lose weight that way, but at what cost? Driving down the highway at 90 mph will get you to your destination faster than going the speed limit, but what are you sacrificing to achieve that goal that quick? Studies have shown that skipping breakfast causes chronic inflammation. The body burns fat instead of carbohydrates. Now, you may be thinking, yes, that’s just what I want. No, you don’t. This is represents a metabolic impairment, when the body has to switch between fat and carbs. This leads to a higher insulin level in your body which leads

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tioned off to the highest bidder. Usually the cake brought a high price since the proceeds went to charity and young fellas spent their last bit of money in the heat of the moment for a chance to eat cake with the “prettiest girl.” I actually don’t remember if I was chosen as the prettiest girl and I know I was far from being the prettiest. But I do remember my name on the board in competition for the cake. What a thrill as a teenager to notice how cute those boys were who were raising the bid by my name!

Boys, Girls State

Governor’s school - Blake Burgess and Courtney Webb were chosen to represent Clinton High School at this summer’s Governor’s School, a four-week summer residential program for gifted and talented students who are upcoming high school seniors. State funds provide tuition, room, board, and instructional materials for each student who attends the non-credit program on the site of a residential college campus.

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to inflammation. Chronic inflammation leads to cardiovascular disease. A recent study was done of those who ate breakfast regularly and those who didn’t. The breakfast eaters had a significantly lower incidence of heart attacks, had lower blood pressures, higher blood sugars, and lower cholesterol. Another study found that people who skip breakfast eat just as many calories in a day’s time as they do on the day they do eat breakfast. So, it is up to you, do you want to go hungry and die sooner, or eat and live longer? Oh, by the way, Cocoa Puffs has lowered the caloric content of their cereal. You can now eat a bowl full for less than 150 calories. And it’s chocolate! It makes a great snack too, instead of eating a doughnut or something like that.

Scoop 3 cups bread flour in a large mixing bowl Add 1 tsp salt on one side of the flour Add 1 tsp instant (rapid rise) yeast on the other side Use a long-handled spoon or dough whisk to blend all dry ingredients. Make a little well in the center. Add 12 ounces room temperature water and stir until the flour is absorbed, no more than a couple of minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise 8-12 hours before baking or mix and put covered bowl in the oven with the light on for about 3 hours for quick rise. The dough is ready when it has at least doubled in size, is flat on the top and covered with bubbles. Remove from oven. Stir quickly with the spoon handle to “de-gas” the bubbles, and dump into a greased 5x9 loaf pan. Sprinkle top with sesame seeds. Cover with a cotton tea towel and allow to rise again - set timer for 30 minutes then turn oven on to preheat at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes more. Have oven rack in lower third of oven. Set loaf pan in center of rack and bake for 40 minutes. Top will be golden brown. Remove from oven, remove bread from pan, and cool on rack.

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Obituaries

Fern Floyd

Fern Gayle Floyd, 87, of Clinton, Arkansas was born on October 5, 1931, to the late Jess C. and Helen M. (Bradley) Bates in Rose Bud, Arkansas and passed from this life on May 8, 2019 in Clinton. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and precious friend. Fern loved her yard and grew the most beautiful flowers. She was also a devoted Saint Louis Cardinals fan. She is preceded in death

by her parents; her beloved husband, Chester W. Floyd; three brothers, Joe D. Bates, Paul D. Bates, Bill D. Bates; and one sister, Jesse L. Pruss. Left to cherish her memory are one daughter, Stacy Polston and husband Randy; one granddaughter; two great-granddaughters; one sister, Johnny Golden and husband Jimmy; other relatives and many friends. Visitation was Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral services followed at 11 a.m. Interment was in Huie Cemetery in Clinton.

Georgia Schoenbeck

Georgia Jeffers Schoenbeck, 80, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, at Ozark Hospice center in Clinton, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Agnes and Glenn House and grew up in Lake Delton, Wisconsin.

Cemeteries Davis Special

Time to clean and remove old flowers as Davis Special Cemetery’s Memorial Service nears. The service is set for 12:30 p.m. May 19. Potluck luncheon with table service provided. Donations can be made to Davis Special Cemetery in care of Norma New, 3455 Highway 330 South, Shirley, AR 72153.

Huie-Hunter Hill

Huie-Hunter Hill Decoration service is set for Monday, May 28. Open program with singing, poetry readings and a guest speaker. This year’s program will focus on cemetery business and plans for a new building. There also will be a short business meeting. All are encouraged to attend and enjoy a potluck meal at noon. On Saturday, May 19,

She is survived by three sons, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A private service will be held at a later date.

Paul Daughenbaugh

Paul Louis Daughenbaugh passed peacefully from this life on May 8, 2019 at his home in Scotland, Arkansas. He was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on December 20, 1933 to Leroy and Florence (Hammer) Daughenbaugh. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Juanita (Sparks) Daughenbaugh, his second wife, Catherine (Houston)

there will be a cleanup day beginning at 7 a.m. until dark. Bring items for pruning and other lawn care and ground work. For more information call Richard McCormac at 2530160 or 745-8110.

Bluffton

Bluffton Cemetery will have a clean-up day, Saturday, June 1, beginning at 8:30 a.m. All volunteers appreciated. Decoration will be Saturday, June 15. Business meeting will start at 10 a.m.

School menus Shirley Schools

May 14 - Breakfast: Cereal, pears, yogurt. Lunch: Chicken sandwich, fries, peaches. May 15 - Breakfast: Ham and cheese omelet, cereal, banana. Lunch: Pizza pocket, corn, fruit cocktail. May 16 - Breakfast: Pancake on a stick, cereal, peaches. Lunch: Crispito, Spanish rice, chili beans, pineapple tidbits. May 17 - Breakfast: Sausage gravy, biscuit, cereal, apples. Lunch: Ham and cheese wrap sack lunch for Field Day; student choice - pizza or chicken strips, mashed potatoes, corn.

Clinton Elementary

May 14 - Break-

fast: Breakfast pizza, pineapple. Lunch: Corn dogs, baked beans, coleslaw, fresh veggies, mixed fruit. May 15 - Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, applesauce. Lunch: Taco, pinto beans, muffin square, applesauce. May 16 - Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuit, mixed fruit. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, sweet potato crunch, green peas, hot roll, pineapple. May 17 - Breakfast: Peach smoothie, Graham crackers. Lunch: Cheeseburger, curly fries, pears. May 20 - Breakfast: Cereal, Graham crackers, pears. Lunch: Chicken, fresh veggies, salad, hot roll, peaches.

Senior Citizen Centers Menus Clinton/Damascus

May 14 - Baked ham, holiday sweet potatoes, green beans, roll, fruited Jell-O. May 15 - Barbecue on bun, baked beans, coleslaw, hot applesauce. May 16 - Cheesy salsa chicken, corn salad, broccoli, banana cake w/glaze. May 20 - Breaded chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, beets, tropical fruit. May 21 - Meatloaf, okra and tomatoes, scalloped potatoes, peaches, bread. May 22 - Pinto beans w/ham, sliced tomatoes and onions, cooked cabbage, cornbread, angel food cake.

Fairfield Bay

May 14 - Cheesy salsa chicken, corn salad, broccoli, banana cake w/glaze. May 15 - Barbecue pork on bun, baked beans, coleslaw, hot applesauce. May 16 - Corn and tomato, stampede biscuit with ham, salad, apricots. May 17 - Baked ham, holiday sweet potatoes, green beans, roll, fruited Jell-O. May 21 - White beans w/ham, mixed greens, vinaigrette tomatoes, cornbread, cobbler. May 22 - Spaghetti and meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, garlic bread, hot apples

May 21 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit. Lunch: Corn dogs, baked beans, coleslaw, fresh veggies, mixed fruit. May 22 - Breakfast: Managers choice, peaches. Lunch: Manager’s choice, pinto beans, applesauce. May 23 - Breakfast: Managers choice, applesauce. Lunch: Pizza, salad, corn, pineapple.

Clinton Junior & Senior High

May 14 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Chicken crispito, pinto beans, juice. May 15 - Breakfast: Pancakes, bacon, fruit. Lunch: Pizza quesadilla, salad, corn, fruit/juice. w/cinnamon and brown sugar.

Scotland

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Hensen, and his parents. Paul was fiercely independent and outspoken, but cared deeply for his family. He loved his farm and the animals he raised and the wildlife, especially the deer that visited his yard. He was a member of The Fraternal Order of Eagles. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Vince (Jimmie) Daughenbaugh, Leroy (Robyn) Daughenbaugh, both of Arkansas, and Jesse Daughenbaugh of Louisiana, Paul Daughenbaugh Jr.; his daughter, Robin Kelly; four grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and two brothers, James Daughenbaugh of Clinton, Arkansas, and Roy Daughenbaugh of Beaver City, Nebraska. Graveside service was 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Culpepper Cemetery.

Larry Charlton

Lawrence “Larry” Charlton (White Owl) of Clinton, Arkansas, peacefully went to be with his Lord, May 3, 2019. He was born Novem-

Bradford

Decoration Day for the Bradford Cemetery, Highway 16 East, Shirley, will be Sunday, June 2. A potluck lunch will begin at 1 p.m. Paper and plastic products, ice tea and coffee will be provided. Bring a dish and come join the fellowship. The memorial service will start at 2 p.m. with Doug Young playing the bagpipes. Loved ones who died in the past 12 months will be memorialized. Donations accepted for upkeep of the cem-

May 16 - Breakfast: Chocolate gravy, biscuit, fruit. Lunch: Steak fingers, creamed potatoes, green beans, rolls, fruit. May 17- Breakfast: Cereal, doughnut, fruit. Lunch: Chicken patty on bun, oven fries, fruit. May 20 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Chicken, creamed potatoes, green beans, wheat rolls, fruit. May 21 - Breakfast: Cereal, Frudel Strudel, fruit. Lunch: Mini corn dogs, baked beans, salad, baby carrots, fruit cup/peaches. May 22 - Breakfast: Cereal, toast, jelly, fruit. Lunch: Barbecue pork sandwich, fries, coleslaw, pears. May 23 - Breakfast: Cereal, Graham crackers, fruit. Lunch: Pizza, corn, salad, juice/fruit.

ber 21, 1939 in Pasadena, California, to Irene Virginia Wingerd-Chandler and William Allen Charlton. Larry was a loving father, grandfather and friend to many. He had a caring heart, never met a stranger and made memories with everyone he came in contact with. He loved to read his Bible and share The Word with those that would listen and even those that would not. Left to cherish Larry’s memory are his sister, Sheryl Chandler of Empire, California; his daughter, Renee Charlton-Russell of Modesto, California; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Martha “Marty” Charlton, who died just 35 days prior. Celebration of life service will be held at a private family ceremony. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project. Clinton Funeral Service.

etery. Checks should be made payable to the Bradford Cemetery and given to or mailed to the Treasurer, Rebecca Burgess, 4471 Banner Mountain Road, Shirley, Arkansas 72153.

Bradley

Donations made to Bradley Cemetery Fund during 2018 were: Bonnie Tanner, Tina Williams in memory of Emma Shipp, Sallie Parish, Danny Bonds, Dortha Borecky, Lyndell Lay, Ralph Boone

family, Judy Horner for Passmore family, Tommy and Janice Lewis, CL Mackey, LaDonna and Dave Osburn, memorials for Deon Kessinger-Mary Jane Kessinger, Daniel Richards, Franklin and Sharon Smith, Jeff and Linda Smith, and Mary Lou Jennings. Donations are the only income the cemetery receives. They may be made at Regions Bank. If unable to make donations, work can be done at the cemetery.

Cryptogram Solution Amelia Earheart The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.

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bread, angel food cake. May 23 - Pepper steak over rice, green beans, roasted carrots, autumn delight.

Shirley

May 14 - Barbecue pork on bun, baked beans, coleslaw, hot applesauce. May 15 - Corn and tomato chowder, stampede biscuit w/ham, salad, apricots. May 16 - Fried fish, potatoes, pinto beans, 2 hushpuppies, fruit cocktail. May 20 - White beans w/ham, mixed greens, vinaigrette tomatoes, cornbread, cobbler. May 21 - Spring chicken salad, vegetable collage, crackers, vanilla ice cream.

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

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good news. My bowling buddy, Glenda Collins, went with us and after I saw the doctor, we went to the bowling alley and practiced for our tournament on the weekend. I had a birthday this week. I got lots of pretty cards and good wishes on Facebook. Sissy and Eddie came down and brought me a new bowling bag for my birthday. It is a pretty one, red and black with white. I have a mighty sweet niece and nephew! Well, not much is happening around here, so have a good week and I will try to do better next time. God bless all.

Patsy Ward Formosa

Sherry Honeycutt had a stint put in on Wednesday. She is doing well at this time. Prayers she is up and about soon. We took JR to Little Rock for his check up on Tuesday. He got a good report and doesn’t have to go back until August. That is good! Kathryn Spicer is back home after having back surgery and rehab. Get well wishes to her. Ann Mann, Donna Sherrod and I worked on the refrigerator at the Community Center. It’s working now, so maybe we fixed it! I went to the doctor on Thursday for my check up. I had lost 8 pounds, so that was

Jeff Burgess Crabtree

The Bookmobile is in Tilly, Wednesday at

10:30 a.m. and Zion Hill at 11:30 a.m. They’re quilting Thursdays, 9 to 11 a.m., at the EHC building. The curious are welcomed. The EHC Italian Dinner and Bingo Night is being held Saturday, 5:30-8 p.m., in their building near Alread. All are welcome. Donations for dinner appreciated and 10 cards for $7 dollars. The Full Moon is official Saturday at 4:11 p.m. May’s full moon is most often called the Flower Moon, but sometimes Corn Planting Moon or Milk Moon. It is also a Blue Moon in the older meaning, the 3rd full moon of a four full moon season, often called a seasonal Blue Moon. That happens about every two and a half years. Note the bright companion just to its right that night. It’s the planet Jupiter. RallyX Auto Racing returns to Crabtree for round three, Saturday, June 1. For more information, or to register, go online at arscca.org. The wild blackber-

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Game Day - Pool tournament winners at the Scotland Senior Center’s May 4 Game Day were: first place, Jerry Milam of Dennard; second place, John Johnson of Alread; and third place, Jimmy Allen of Clinton. ries are in bloom and the recent overnights in the 40s count as a cold snap, so maybe the folklore is right this year and the last of the cold weather is behind us now. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west 16 community, call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.

Gregory S. Alexander Fairfield Bay

A little rain didn’t keep people away from the Bay’s Bloomin', Blues and BBQ Saturday. It's all started at 8 a.m. and there were 11 barbecue stands offering free samples. One group won first place in all four categories -

chicken, ribs, pork butt and People’s Choice. The rain stopped around noon and more and more people started showing up. There will be door prizes and snacks at Ozark Health’s open house at the Fairfield Bay Therapy Clinic, 383 Dave Creek Parkway, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14.

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field Bay come to the Clinton center once a month to eat and play cards. We appreciate their loyalty. The boys are always playing pool at the Clinton center. They have a good time. The rules and scores are sometimes questionable. Makes for good entertainment. The car show was postponed because of the rain. It has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 3. There will be a fish fry dinner fundraiser at the Shirley center during Shirley’s Homecoming on June 1. They always have a big crowd and volunteers are needed to help cook and serve.

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We have had several days of record attendance at all the centers this week. Maybe it has something to do with the weather. Four women - Pat Burns, Barbara Kottlor, Bobbye Bennett and Mary Graf - from Fair-

There will be a wedding shower honoring Olivia and Dalton Scott from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the home of Belinda Johnson at 555 Donnies Drive in Clinton. The couple is registered at Target and Dillards.

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Smash Brothers 10 and Under, first place

Baseball for Literacy Excited youth took to the ball fields at the Clinton City Park on Saturday, April 6, 2019, for the third annual Van Buren County Literacy Classic Baseball Tournament. Tournament rankings were 6 and Under - first place Mt. Vernon-Enola Warhawks,

second place Clinton. Eight and Under - first place Quitman Bulldogs, second place Mt. Vernon-Enola Warhawks. Ten and Under - first place Clinton Smash Brothers, second place Clinton Avengers. Championship games were cancelled as a severe

thunderstorm rolled in. The tournament was sponsored by the Van Buren County Literacy Council. Net proceeds will help the Literacy Council teach adults who need assistance in improving their reading, writing, math and computer skills.

• Smith's Citgo (Inside sales)

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Shirley • First Service Bank (Outside Rack sales) • Reaves Food Store, Hwy 330 S (Outside Rack sales)

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Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Pictured L-R Front row: Mallory Preddy, RDH, Haleigh Trotter, LCSW, Dr. Barbara Perry, M.D., Lauren Faulkner, APRN, Brianna Pate, APRN, Tracy Duvall, LPN, Connie Myrick, Dental Assistant Back row: Loretta Acton, PSR, Alicia Shaw, PSR, Gayla Bradley, PSR, Kim Mashburn, RDA, Deb Pryor, LPN, Dr. Jamie Beavers, DDS, Liz Carlo, LPN, Angie Merryman, Health Coach, Terri Brewer, LPN, Clinton Mayor Richard McCormac, Shelia Pennington, PSR, Anna Ragland, HR Assistant, Payroll Coordinator

Boston Mountain Rural Health Center, Inc. (BMRHC) was established in May 1994. A group of residents from Searcy County saw the need for health care services and wrote a grant application requesting funding from Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), a department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The group received funding on the second application, to open a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), to provide primary health care services to residents of Searcy County. Staff and physicians have the same heart and dedication to help serve patients today, as the founders did 25 years ago. Dr. Larry Jennings has served as the Medical Director for 24 years. Ms. Debbie Ackerson has served as the CEO since June 2017. Mr. Charlie Reece currently serves as the Board of Directors Chairman. Since inception, BMRHC has expanded services to nine counties: Searcy, Van Buren, Conway, Newton, Carroll, Marion, Madison, Stone, and Boone. BMRHC operates eleven medical clinics and four dental clinics, and provides Behavioral Health and Transportation services. BMRHC is celebrating 25 years of serving communities in Northwest and North Central Arkansas.

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May 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin R. Lee

May 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theresa Jones

May 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samatha Parks

May 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlie Watson

May 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stacy Williams

May 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Weaver

May 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shawn Biggs

May 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordan Burgess

May 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trey DeHart

May 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara Dunham

May 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . Roy Dean Dempsey

May 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marie Robinson

May 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charley Gardner

May 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Brannon

May 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joy Lininton

May 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy H. Clark

May 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruby Lockard

May 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kary Ellen Davis

May 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara McKinney

May 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evelyn Kirk

May 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Meadows

May 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher Norten

May 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G. W. Poole

May 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Oliger

May 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liz Tedder

May 19 . . . . . . . . . . Lonnie Lynn Stripling

May 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Veda Duncan

May 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rickey Wall

May 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vonna Englehardt

May 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Cook

May 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Fischer

May 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie Cooley

May 16 . . . . . . . . . Robert Carson French

May 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie Johnson

May 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jimmy King

May 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thayer Mannon

May 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Linn

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May 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holly Linck

May 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon Vickery

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May 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Collister

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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 4)

Rules Here at The Voice of Van Buren County, we love puzzles and games, contests and prizes. And we want you to play along with us. Solve our Word Find puzzle and enter for a chance to win a prize. Puzzle entry may not be a photocopy, originals from newspaper only. Let us know “Where In the County Is This?” and you become eligible for our drawing for a one-year subscription to The Voice. There will be one winner for each contest every month. To enter, mail your puzzles to The Voice / P.O. Box 1396 / Clinton, AR 72031 or drop them by our downtown office, 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 May 31, 2019 - 2 p.m. Drawing will be at 4 p.m.

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Fishing Report

North Arkansas

Northwest Arkansas

White River

Norfork Tailwater

Beaver Lake

The crappie fishing was hot for this couple, Nikki and Michael Williams from Heber Springs, on a recent Sunday morning fishing out of Hummingbird Hideaway Resort on Norfork Lake. Photo provided by Lou Gabric.

Central Arkansas

Little Red River

(updated 5-8-2019) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service said that as of his report Tuesday night the Little Red was receiving around 12 hours of two units beginning early mornings. This schedule provides good fishing opportunities on the middle and lower sections of the river until late afternoon. Use sowbugs, caddis pupas, pheasant tails, San Juan worms and streamers for fly-fishing. For Trout Magnet fishing use cotton candy and hot pink bodies on silver and chartreuse jigheads. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information.

Greers Ferry Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 472.54 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 5-8-2019) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said Wednesday morning thet water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 472.51 feet msl, 10.47 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl and rising and with the rain. The forecast looks like it will come up some more, so be careful out there as there are lots of hazards under water at this time. Walleye are eating crawlers, grubs and jigheads if you can find them, as they are scattered out on points and flats in 15-20 feet of water. Crappie are still up shallow eating jigs and minnows. There is a lot of new water, find them and then slow down; where there is one, more are close. Catfish are eating your choice of baits all over the lakes and rivers. Bream are eating well on crickets and crawlers, small crankbaits and inline spinners up shallow. Bass catching is good all over the lake on a variety of baits, in all three phases of the spawn. Let the fish tell you what they are doing. Some hybrid and white bass are still up rivers and some are set up in lake; it’s a timing deal to be there when they are eating. Use

spoons, inline spinners, grubs and Road Runners from super shallow out to 30 feet.

(updated 5-8-2019) Sportsman’s White River Resort (870-4532424) said the clarity is “not bad” but the fishing has been hampered by the rain. They also say the trout bite is “not bad” and maybe good at times, especially for rainbows. Anglers caught a lot of rainbow trout in the past week, but not a lot of brown trout. There is a lot of moss in the river, they report.

Norfork Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 566.59 feet msl (normal conservation pool: September-April 552.00 feet msl; April-September, 554.00 feet msl). (updated 5-82019) Steve Olomon of Steve’s Guide Service said that with the rain they had this past week Norfork Lake is up about 10 feet and the water temperature is in the mid- to upper 60s. The upper end of the lake the water is

(updated 5-8-2019) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870435-2169) said last weekend that over the previous week Norfork Lake rose 5.2 feet to rest at 8.2 feet above seasonal power pool of 555.04 feet msl and 16.8 feet below the top of flood pool. The Norfork had less generation and reliable wadable water. Seasonal power pool has been reset for the lakes in the White River system. All of the lakes in the White River System are well over the top of power pool. Expect more generation in the near future. The Norfork has fished well. Navigate this stream with caution as there has been major gravel recruitment at the bottom of Mill Pond and the dock hole. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns (sizes 18, 20, 22) like ruby midges, root beer midges, zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead) and soft

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hackles (sizes 14, 16) like the Green Butt. Egg patterns have also been productive. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Try a small ruby midge (size 18) suspended 18 inches below a red fox squirrel and copper (size 14). The fishing is better in the morning. Dry Run Creek is fishing well. School is nearly out, and it will be more crowded soon; now is a good time to fish it. The hot flies have been sowbugs (size 14), Y2Ks (size 12) and various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise size 10) and white mop flies.

stained with some debris floating. The rest of the lake down to the dam and up Big Creek is clear. There is not very much topwater activity going on. When there is some, it’s just a few coming up sporadic. If they are close enough to cast to, they will usually hit your lure. Throw a Spook, soft jerkbait or a wake-type bait. “When the fish aren’t feeding on the surface, I throw a swimbait and it will catch stripers, hybrids, whites, walleye and all three bass species. I even caught a couple crappie. At night, throw a stick bait to the edge of the brush close to the bank and retrieve the lure SLOW back to the boat,” Steve says.

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As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 1,125.59 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,121.00 msl). (updated 5-8-2019) Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) says rain and rising lake levels are the story for Beaver Lake. The lake rose 2.5 feet in the last week. This seemed to scatter the fish a bit. There is a mudline approaching Horseshoe Bend area. The lake is in transition on crappie. They have spawned in most areas and the bite has gotten a little harder, but if you move and locate them, you can do well. “We fished the Lost Bridge area and water there became a little less clear but still good,” Jon said. Stripers are good on trolled baits and shad. There are lots of shad back in coves and a shad spawn going on early mornings. Some topwater is happening early – have a pole

ready with a topwater bait. Walleye are really good right now. Any main lake points are producing fish from 20-26 inches. “Fish clear water areas. If you do not know how to catch them, give me a call, I can answer any questions,” Jon says. Bass are either spawning or just finished, it depends what part of lake you’re fishing. “We managed some nice brown bass last week in 25 feet of water. Spots mixed in with them also. Robo worms on shakey heads were the bait in green pumpkin red flake,” he said. Catfish are really turning on. It is jug and trotline time. The clear end is offering some good bowfishing right now. “Debris is all over lake; be safe when running boats watch for logs, etc. Be safe and dodge storms and you will do good.”

Beaver Tailwater

(updated 5-8-2019) Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) said this week the fishing has been nice. “Even with all the rain we got, that did not seem to slow the bite. Trout bit mostly on PowerBaits, fished with light terminal tackle. Spoons in various colors were also a hit.” This week’s "hot spot" has to be between Spider Creek and Bertrand, he said. The fish just seemed to pile up in there. Further downstream toward Beaver, the Kentucky bass, white bass and even a few walleye managed to make their way to the boat. The spots (Kentucky bass) were caught using various soft plastics, both suspended and horizontal jigging in 10-12 feet of water did the trick.

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For Sale Davis Special Cemetery clean up time. Please, remove old flowers and take with you. Memorial Service will be May 19th at 12:30 pm with Pot Luck luncheon. Table service will be provided. Donation can be made to Davis Special Cemetery, in care of Norma New, 3455 Hwy 330 S,

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On the 9th day of May, 2019, 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: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (PT. NE¼ NW¼), SECTION TWENTY-ONE (21), TOWNSHIP TEN (10) NORTH, RANGE THIRTEEN (13) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: STARTING AT THE SW CORNER OF THE NE¼NW¼, SAID SECTION 21, T-10-N, R-13-W, RUN THENCE S 87½̊ E 196.0 FEET, THENCE NORTH 393.5 FEET, THENCE N 21̊E 660.0 FEET, THENCE S 69̊ E 430.0 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LANDS HEREIN DESCRIBED: THENCE RUN N 25̊ E 215.0 FEET THENCE S 59̊ E 226.0 FEET, THENCE S 31̊ W 56.0 FEET, THENCE S 20̊ W 120.0 FEET, THENCE N 69̊ W 230.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 1 ACRE MORE OR LESS. AND 1974 AMER MOBILE HOME LOCATED THEREON VIN#A14562CK213 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LYNDA MARYE QUAN, deceased 71PR-2019-36 NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: Lynda Marye Quan 6752 Eichelberger St. Louis, MO 63109 DATE OF DEATH: November 6, 2009 On the 1ST day of May, 2019, 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: TIMESHARE UNIT WEEK(S) NUMBER(S) 42 UNIT NUMBER 1 BUILDING NUMBER 1 HAMILTON COVE, TOWNHOUSES FAIRFIELD BAY, ARKANSAS 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 day of, 2019. By: /s/ NATHAN S. MORGAN, Bar #2009269 MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044

THIS NOTICE first published this 14th day of May , 2019. 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

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The Voice of Van Buren County

May 14, 2019

Page 11

CHURCH PAGE

Photo by EuGene Smith

Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Pine Grove General Baptist 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, Clinton 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 Lute Mountain Road, off 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 501-215-1595 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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May 14, 2019

Reflections on the 2018-2019 School Year at Shirley

The school presented Heifer International with a donation of $4 per fifth grader. With that money a goat that will be delivered to a family in Kenya, Africa.

to someone special or to all the graduating seniors in Van Buren County with an ad in The Voice of Van Buren County’s Salute to the Seniors of 2019. This special section will publish May 28, 2019. Deadline to send a message to the graduates or to a special someone is May 22. (Sooner is better!) To place your ad, Contact Terry or Anita At The Voice of Van Buren County, (501) 745-8040 or voiceads@artelco.com

The Boys Golf Team won district this year and also was state runner-up. Nash Little made the All State Golf Team and Arkansas Maxpreps Golf Team. Also, the Senior Boys Track Team won district and Alyssa Gatlin qualified for state in the 100 meter competition. Shirley Shooting Sports Juniors qualified in Top 16 to go to State Competition in June at Jacksonville, Arkansas.

Fourth grade went to the Museum of Discovery to get a hands on look at science. They also got to have a yummy snack that they made - cotton candy-covered gummy bears.

Sixth grade went to Petit Jean State Park. Students learned about the history of the park along with how to continue to care for natural areas.

“My baby is graduating!”

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First grade made its annual trip to the Pumpkin Patch in October. The trip is a treat for first-graders after studying pumpkins and plants.