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Man reported missing from Clinton home The Clinton Police Department is inquiring into the whereabouts of a man who has not been seen in about three weeks. Steven Allen Hussman, 32, was reported missing on Dec. 30, 2015, by his landlady. Pamela Cullum told Clinton Police that Hussman rents the rear part of the old Dove House on Pine Street. She said Hussman has not been heard from since Dec. 14 and request-
ed that police do a walk-through at the apartment. The Dove House was formerly a shelter for women and children trying to get away from domestic violence. Clinton Police investigator Jim Thomas said in his report that he met Cullum at the home on Thursday. He said the home was very clean, everything appeared to be in its place and there was no sign of foul play. Thomas
said it appears Hussman walked away from the house and has just not returned. Hussman works for Van Buren County at the land library at the Courthouse Annex on U.S. Highway 65 in Clinton. Thomas said in his report that other employees have not seen Hussman. Anyone with information about Hussman should call Clinton Police at 7454997.
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Winds, rains Christmas was anything but quiet in Van Buren County last month. First came the high winds, including a reported tornado in Bee Branch, two days before Christmas. Some folks saw damage to homes, workshops, fences and fields, and neighbors ended up on Little Rock newscasts describing the situation. Christmas Day temperatures reached high into the 70s. Next came the rain -- several inches of it beginning the weekend after Christmas. Rainfall amounts were reported in the neighborhood of 7 inches. The high winds, which brought destruction to nearby counties including a death in the Pope County town of Atkins, uprooted trees and broke electrical poles. On Dec. 23, Petit Jean announced it had as many as 2,500 customers without power. Crews worked throughout the day restoring power to areas including Culpep-
Council amends The Clinton City Council met in a special meeting Thursday to make changes in dates on a business license ordinance that was previously approved early last year. At its December meeting a different ordinance on the subject died for lack of a second. Because of that, the ordinance that was passed early in 2015 then twice postponed while work continued on such a measure will now take effect. The cost to do business within the Clinton city limits will be $25 beginning Jan. 1, 2017, according to the ordinance approved last week on a 4-0 vote. Councilors Gayla Bradley and
Timothy Barnes were not at the special meeting. Ordinance 201507 states that all existing businesses in operation at the time of passage will be grandfathered in but must secure a business license within 90 days of passage of the ordinance with no fee required. The fee for existing businesses will begin Jan. 1, 2017, at the renewal date and every year thereafter for as long ad they engage in business in the city. All new businesses started during 2016 must secure a license, meet all requirements of the ordinance and pay a fee of $25 before beginning operations.
Inquiry in dog deaths continues
The river was high underneath the old Shirley Bridge after heavy rains after Christmas. More photos on Page 2. (Photo courtesy of Denise Burgess)
Authorities are still searching for answers in last month's dog massacre in Chimes. Almost 60 dead dogs were discovered Dec. 17, 2015, in an area in Chimes that is just over the line in Searcy County. They appeared to have been fed poisoned hot dogs and then shot, according to reports. Four of the dogs survived and were captured. They are being cared for by the animal shelter in Searcy County. A representative at the shelter said the
dogs will be adopted out when they are well enough both physically and emotionally. The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $5,000 reward for information in the case, and a shelter representative said others have chipped in on a reward as well, bringing it to $8,000. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Searcy County sheriff's office at (870) 4482340.
Taking part in the annual Shop With a Cop program in 2015 were more than 60 representatives of the Van Buren County sheriff's office, Clinton Police, 20th Judicial Drug Task Force, Arkansas State Police, Game and Fish Commission, Searcy County sheriff's office, Damascus Police, Highway Police, Fairfield Bay Police, 911 and District Court. Seventy-eight kids went shopping and $17,787.22 was spent. More photos, Page 16.
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Simlock Acres in Clinton
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High winds ripped off part of the roof of the sale barn in Clinton just before Christmas.
Opal Aldridge flashes a smile as friends surprise her on Christmas Day by showing up at her house to sing carols. She was even treated to bagpipe music by Doug Young.
Weather from page 1 per, Half Moon, Honey Hills, the Barrens Community, Fairfield Bay and many other locations. Poles broken, lines down, fallen trees from high winds and storm, was the explanation on the utility company's Facebook page. For now at least, the weather has moved closer to normal with the forecast calling for highs in the mid- to upper 40s to low 50s and lows in the 30s.
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Catching up with ... Ray Swearingen
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Being one of 11 children in rural Tyler County, Texas, and out on your own by 14 was not at all uncommon in the 1930's. Ray Swear-
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Jerry Bradley of Banner Mountain visited his brother Willie Bradley on Christmas Eve. Willie put Jerry to work helping him clean up the wind damage in his yard. Willie was really pleased to get the help. Jim Hooten of Vilonia, Carolyn and Joey Ussery of Greenbrier, Paul and Wanda Poynor and grandson Dakota Freeman had Christmas dinner Sunday with Dorthy Hooten at Indian Rock Village in Fairfield Bay. Gerald and Jimmy Harper attended a Fenton family reunion at Oppelo, hosted by Gerald's brother-inlaw Johnny and Debbie Fenton. Visiting Gerald Harper during the holidays were his daughter Kathy and husband Walter Bradley of Dixon, Tennessee, granddaughter Heather and Terry and sons Dalton and Sam of White Bluff, Tennessee. Recently Jo Nan Harper, Emma Hink, Betty Clark, Doris Brown, Brenda Brown and Danna Hensley of Clinton visited Ann Brown of Marshall. Sarah and Denver Hawkins are visiting her aunt, Lois Compton, on their way to a new job near Corpus Christi, Texas. The Berry family had almost 60 present for their family dinner on Christmas Day. Joan Allen had
ingen's story began in the Union Theater in Houston where, at that age, he swept floors and sold candy. It was there that he met a young lady by the name of Fay Green, who had to walk behind his counter to get to her job in the ticket booth. Three years later the sweethearts married and began a 60-year love affair. Ray had turned to roofing and carpentry, building his bride
a house along the way. At a friend's suggestion, the young couple took a drive through the Ozarks, and, like many others, that was that. Ray built Fay another house in Dennard, just like the one she left behind. From construction to sanitation Ray and Fay built a life for their three children. He is a charter member of the Dennard Volunteer Fire Department, where he
served tirelessly until just a few years ago. Ray is rich with stories of a different time: His father used a broad ax to hew railroad ties. As a boy Ray worked as a pinsetter. They had a James motorcycle that they pushed more than rode. Ray has a quick smile, an easy laugh, and as far as I can tell, has yet to meet a stranger. He is another true gem of Dennard.
all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren together when they celebrated James and Lavon Bradford's 50th wedding anniversary and Christmas. Around 60 attended. Jack and Dorene Towery had her brothers Joe and Darrel Massey of Mountain View and niece Dominica of Conway and Jack's sister Melba Tipton for Christmas dinner. Willie Bradley and Jim Bradley had Christmas dinner at the home of their sister, Frankie and Lonnie Treece of Clinton. Visiting Lodean Reeves on Christmas were her nieces Lisa and Lana Nelson and Laura and Joel Gambrell of Alread.
pa, Florida, is visiting for the holidays and also went to Branson with them. Roberta Darling and Janelle and Beri Chickesh had visitors from Atlanta, Georgia. They were her grandsons, Terry and Michael Owens. Marva and RG Ward hosted a Christmas celebration for all their kid and grandkids. Anne Morse, and Terry Paladino of Center Ridge were also there. A total of 37 people were there for lunch. Sue and Mike Stamper also came for a visit with everyone. Visiting June Williams for the Christmas holidays were her children, Terry Williams of Cabot, Jeffrey and Vicki Williams of McRae and grandson, Geral and Kristy Williams and daughters, Kenzie and Gracie of Searcy. Grandson Clint and daughter Elle and Mckenzie from Beebe. Jeffrey and Geral are spending some time with June and getting her winter wood ready. I know she appreciates that. Visiting DeLane Story for Christmas was her granddaughter, Sarah and James Bartels of Virginia, and their children Cole, Levi and Blake. Dee’s daughter, Paula and Ted Ashbridge of Fairbanks, Alaska are visiting this week. They bought a new fifth-wheel camper and will be touring some of the states and enjoying their retirement. That sounds like a great way to start your retirement! I talked to Joyce Nicholson; she enjoyed Christmas with Shawn and Renae Tobin and family. She reports a good day and a very good lunch. Joyce is feeling better, which is some good news. Thelma and Jimmy Murray came by and visited for a while on Tuesday afternoon. Nina Gray had her
kids and grandkids for Christmas and she had 13 people for lunch. She says she especially enjoyed the grandkids and great-grands. The children are always fun to be with on Christmas. I wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year and until next week, may God bless you all.
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Visitors in our home on the Saturday before Christmas were JR’s daughter, Peggy and Mark Wiatt and their grandchildren, Jeska and Scott Wiatt, all of Harrison. On Sunday afternoon, Mary and Harvey Pennington of Morganton, came by for a while. We had a good visit. Christmas started out at a good pace! We went to Tilly on Christmas Day and spent the day with Bonnie Jean Drewry and family. We had a wonderful lunch and good fellowship with all the family. We got to see some of Bonnie’s grandchildren that we haven’t got to visit with in a while. Sindee and David Morse and all their kids and grandkids went to Branson for a week before Christmas. David’s mother, Anne Morse, of Tam-
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Camille Wilson is resting at home now after a seven-day stay at the hospital for surgery on her arm. Ray is going to be busy as her nurse taking care of her. Slim French is recovering from an illness and is feeling much better. We are glad he is getting around now. Johnny French and Pat French are both having surgeries in the next few weeks. We wish them both speedy recoveries! Also prayers for Pat's daughter who is having surgery with stents being put in. Lots and lots of birthdays! Happy Birthday to Kim Aliff as she celebrated on Christmas Day and her sister Kala Lasater Ehemann on January 5. They are the daughters of Gail Lasater and Kenny Lasater. Also wish Mark Davis a happy birthday on Jan. 4 and Laura Emberton celebrates her birthday on January 7. Hershel Bramlett celebrated his 66th birthday on December 19. Dan and I celebrated Christmas over at my sister's in Mountain View. We had a great time and
Ray Swearingen with granddaughter Tammy
boy what a beautiful day it was! I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and got to spend loads of time with family and friends. A strong storm blew in Wednesday morning and wow did the wind ever blow up here on the hill! We had a huge hickory tree come down and thankfully no damage. Lots of damage locally, Half Moon Road had lots of downed trees and Cody Lasater lost some outbuildings. Most phone lines down there were out also. But good neighbors and friends pulled together and got the damage cleaned up. So glad there was no injuries. Also I heard power was out on Linn Creek Road and parts of Highway 110 from Elba Road way down almost to Highway 16. I am thankful the tornado sirens worked at the fire department. The Fire department did suffer some damage and was without power for a few days. The outbuilding had been flipped over. Clean up is still in progress. Happy New Year. Send your news to dprout@artelco.com or call me at 7457950.
Mary Jean Hall Scotland
Pauline Bee Hall Thaxton, age 82, of Modesto, California, passed away December 29, 2015. She will be remembered as daughter of James E. and Ruth Coop Hall. Pauline was the last of my father’s brothers and sisters. It rained and rained and the water did get over Highway 95 on the straight stretch before the bridge. Thank good-
ness, it ran down fast. The first Saturday breakfast was Jan 2, 2016. Remember I know more about the past then I do the present, so please e-mail me some news: mjhallartelco.com or phone me at: 592-3716 (I have an answering machine) with the news. One Hundred Year Ago: Drummers were on the streets of Scotland selling their goods.
Retirement party Viva Phillips listens to stories from Neil Wilkins Jr. at her retirement party on Dec. 22 at the Van Buren County Special School. Phillips spent 38 years at the school, performing many jobs including teaching and driving a bus before she become the chief financial officer. "She's the greatest thing that happened to me in my working career. Without her, they would have fired me years ago," director Wilkins joked. "Thank you for 38 years of being my friend and my mentor." The party was attended by Phillips' family, friends and school clients. She said she and her husband plan to relax and travel.
Cattlemen to meet
The Van Buren County Cattlemen will meet Monday, January 8, 2016, at Western Sizzlin. Eat at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Sponsors this month will be Susan Weaver, Clinton Feed & Ranch Supply and Bar Of Western Store.
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Obituaries
Daniel Towery
Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Daniel Turner Towery, 95, of Edgemont, Arkansas, formerly of Dover, Delaware, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Born November 23, 1920, in Shirley, Arkansas, Mr. Towery was the son of the late Blake Towery. He was a World War II veteran enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps, now the U.S. Air Force, on Dec. 8, 1941. He served with the 391st Bomb Group, flying 35 missions as part of the lead aircraft crew against the German Luftwaffe over Great Britain and France. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant in 1964. He married Bertha L. Hook in 1946 and raised five children. He operated Towery Aircraft Services in Delaware until his retirement in 1984, In 1996, he moved back to Arkansas to his hometown of Shirley. Even into his 90s, Mr. Towery kept his vintage Beech Bonanza aircraft in his home hangar, continuing to fly occasionally until his final days. In 2013, Mr. Towery received the French Legion of Honor, which was awarded to World War II veterans involved in the liberation of France during Nazi occupation and was signed by the President of the French Republic. He was a 33rd Degree Mason who had earned his 50-year pin, and was a member of Fairfield Bay Baptist Church in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. He was much loved by his family and many friends, and well respected in the communities where he lived and worked. Mr. Towery was predeceased by his first wife, Bertha “Bea” L. Towery, in 1985. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Lueda Mejos Towery of Edgemont; his children, John W. Towery of Cheswold, Daniel Turner Towery II and wife Joanna C. Wilson of Dover, Glenn A. Towery of Dover, Nancy E. Towery of Phoenix, Arizona, and Karen S. Brasfield of San Antonio, Texas; five grandchildren, Katy L. Towery and Daniel T. Towery III, both of Dover, Megan Brasfield and Blake Brasfield of San Antonio, and Sarah Blades of Los Angeles; four great-grandchildren,
Jared Towery, Carissa Towery, Alexis Towery and Brooke Towery, all of Dover; and many other family members and friends. Services were Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton. Interment was at Eglantine Cemetery, Shirley. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
John Feagley III
John Abraham Feagley III, 29, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed from this life Sunday, December 20, 2015. He was born May 9, 1986, in Plainview, Texas. He was employed by Global Foods in Clinton and raised cows as a hobby. He is survived by his father, Jay Feagley of Clinton; mother, Mitzi Webb of The Colony, Texas; stepfather, Tom Webb of The Colony, Texas; daughters Paige Feagley and Alexa Feagley of Texas; four step-sisters, Kendra Yates, Lacey Huercea, Meggan Meints and Dallas Webb; half-brother, Alex Graham; half-sister Jennifer Honeysuckle; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. Memorial service was 2 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2015, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton, with Pastor Gordon Lemings officiating. Inurnment will follow at Hunter-Hill Cemetery. Memorial arrangements are under the care of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Mellisa Hearn
Mellisa Marie Hearn, 27, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Cindy (Iverson) Hardy, and her sister Ericka LeClaire. She is survived by her husband, William Hearn; brothers and sisters, Jason and Gloria LeClaire, Carolyn and Gene Miller, Jeremiey and Heather Hardy, Derrick and Ashley Hardy, and Kimberlee and Shelby Pruitt; several nieces, nephews, and many other family and friends. Memorial service was 10 a.m.
Saturday, December 26, 2015, at Botkinburg Foursquare Church with pastor Rocky Thomas officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
Brenda Williams
Brenda Lee Williams, 50, of Shirley, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015, in Clinton. Brenda was born December 19, 1965, in Paris, California, to the late Edward and Mildred Phillips Mapes. Brenda worked for the chicken plant before becoming disabled. She enjoyed traveling to Graceland in Memphis, the crater of diamonds, and enjoyed being on the computer. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Glen Williams of Shirley: children, Kayla Watts, Andrew Watts, Jamie Watts and Jesse Watts, all of Shirley: brother Eddie Mapes of Shirley, sister Judy Phillips of Bakersfield, California; several half brothers and sisters; grandchildren Emily and Sadie Cooperl and several nieces, nephews, friends and other family. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at Full Gospel Tabernacle, Shirley. Burial was in Lute Mountain Cemetery, Shirley. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service.
Ilona Steen
Ilona Mae Steen, 75, of Marshall, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, December 27, 2015, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born in Harrison, Arkansas, on April 2, 1940, to Hugh Franklin Massey and Sibyl Hester (Martin)
Massey. She was married to the late Alfred Lee Steen. Ilona grew up in Marshall. She met Alfred and they married August 31, 1960. He was a rebel to be tamed and Ilona was the one that made it happen. They moved to the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, but made frequent trips to Arkansas to visit family. She also liked to take driving vacations all over the United States. Ilona and Alfred were married for over 52 years. In 1998, they retired to Arkansas to be among family and friends. Ilona lost Alfred in 2013. After working for Weyerhaeuser Co., for 19 years, she retired and began enjoying crafts and quilting. She also enjoyed working as the Secretary/Treasurer for Searcy County Cattleman’s Association. Ilona attended the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Marshall, Arkansas. Ilona was a loving mother and was always there for family. She was a very understanding and good hearted woman. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, infant daughter Leisa Kaye; brothers Hugh Massey Jr. and Charles Ray Massey; and sister Jolene Drewry. Survivors include her daughters, Twilia Steen of Marshall and Lana Wiedenfeld and husband Scott of Livermore, California; granddaughters, Claire and Carley Wiedenfeld; brother Marcus and Jan Massey of Conway; and a host of relatives and. Funeral services 2 p.m. Thursday, December 31, 2015, at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall with Bro. Shirl Williams officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall.
Ruth Snow
Ruth Snow, age 101, was born June 10, 1914, at Snowball, Arkansas, to Ernest and Pearl Dean.
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January 5, 2016 She went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Ozark Health Medical Center in Clinton. She married Hollin Snow on March 9, 1928, at Marsena, and they made their home at Snowball until 1942, when they moved to the Baker community and lived on the family farm. Ruth is survived by four children, Maxine and husband Arvel Ragland of Marshall; Willie Harris of Marshall; Freddie and husband James McBride of Tulsa, Oklahoma ; and Benny Snow of Catoosa, Oklahoma; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Donald Snow; one daughter, Frances Chisum; three grandchildren; one great-grandson. Ruth was always a dedicated wife and mother, and spent many hours preparing wonderful meals to serve the Snow clan and anyone else who just happened to drop by for Sunday dinner. She was a charter member of Marshall Community Church, where she led congregational singing until recent years. She spent her life serving the Lord and was always an example to her family. Funeral services were Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall. Burial was in Red Hill Cemetery.
Stephanie Sundelin
Stephanie Jo Sundelin, 63, of Shirley, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015, in
Little Rock. She was born June 26, 1952, in Waukegan, Illinois, to the late Steven and Dorothy Diehn Wolowski. Stephanie was a wonderful homemaker and loved people. She worked for a time as a cook at the Van Buren County Special School and also served as the first vice chair of the Van Buren County Republican Committee. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Richard Sundelin of Shirley: children Emily Dunn and husband Shaun of Shirley, John Sundelin and wife Jessica of Fox Lake, Illinois, and Patricia Sundelin of Little Rock, Arkansas; sisters Cathy Wilkes of Machesney Park, Illinois, Bonnie Binning of Rockford, Illinois, and brother Stanley Wolowski of Santa Clara, California; grandchildren Lillie Dunn, Sadie Sundelin, and Lola Washington; and many nieces, nephews, friends and other family. Memorial services were 1 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Grace Church in Clinton. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service of Clinton To sign Stephanie's book of memories, go to www.clintonfuneral.com.
Hollis Lowrance
Hollis Lowrance, 85, of Fox, passed away Monday, December 20, 2015, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born March 19, 1930, to the late John B. and Almer O. Hinsley Lowrance, Hollis was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. After leaving the service, Hollis obtained his Bachelor of Science degree and taught school, retiring from Rural Special School District. After retirement, his love of farming Obituaries, page 5
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January 5, 2016 From Page 4 continued as long as his health allowed. He spent many hours working with his livestock and truly loved the labor of it all. Hollis was also a member of the Bethlehem General Baptist Church at Fox. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of over 64 years, Ailene Lowrance; children Janice Lowrance and husband Larry Carter, Tammy and husband Greg Almand, Jay and wife Kim Lowrance; grandchildren Kyle Lowrance, Bryan Rose, Lane Lowrance, Stephanie Almand and Ashley Almand; great-grandchildren Kaylin Rose, Kassidy Lowrance and Tyson Rose; sisters Joy Horman and Ora Mackulin; and several nieces, nephews, friends and other family. He is proceeded in death by sisters Emma Walden, Ima Ghen and, Irma Holland; brothers Herbert, Earl, Roy and Elbert Lowrance, and an infant brother. Pall bearers were Roger Lee, Chester Holland, Jim Bob White, Rowdy Ross, Johnny Berry and Danny Holland. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at Bethlehem General Baptist Church, Fox. Burial was in Fox Cemetery. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service.
Joan Hamrick
Joan H. "Jackie” Hamrick, 86, of Greers Ferry, Arkansas, went home Friday, December 18, 2015. She was born April 1, 1929, in Nottingham, England, to Fredrick and Alice Anne (Whitehouse) Bayliss. Beloved wife and mother, Joan is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Charles W. Hamrick of the home; son Richard Hamrick and wife, Mary; daughters, Susan Endicott and husband Doug, and Victoria Arnold; and she had one son deceased, Charles Micheal Hamrick. She also is survived by several beautiful loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and many won-
derful friends. She will be deeply missed. A private family memorial will be held at later date. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/clinton
Neil Wolfe
Chaplain Maj. Neil F. Wolfe, 87, United States Air Force, Retired, left this world to be with our Lord Saturday, December 19, 2015. He was born February 18, 1928, in Kimmell, Indiana, to Ray and Elvirta (Buckles) Wolfe. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Clinton, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Nora Wolfe and Wilma (Wolfe) Easterday; and brothers, Max , Jack and Tom Wolfe. He is survived by his wife, Venita “Sue” Bates Wolfe; two sons, Kyle (Debbie) Wolfe of Formosa, Arkansas, and Ken (Joyce) Wolfe of Jacksonville, Arkansas; one grandson, Andrew (Hilary) Wolfe of DeRidder, Louisiana; and lots of family and friends. Neil graduated from Fort Wayne Bible Institute in 1949. He drove a Gospel Team vehicle for a year taking musical groups on the weekends to churches in several states. He was pastor at West Etna Community Church in Indiana for a year. Neil met Sue in 1952, they married in 1953. In 1955, Neil graduated with a Masters in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and entered the United States Air Force as a chaplain for the next 20 years. Neil went to Alaska for a year traveling to remote early warning stations including 16 sites in the Aleutian Island chain in Southern Alaska. In 1969, Neil did a tour of duty at Phu Cat Air Force Base in Vietnam. The family was stationed at many bases across the na-
tion until Neil’s retirement in 1975 when they moved to Clinton. They became involved in dairy farming and raised beef cattle. They moved to their Greer’s Ferry Lake home in 1994. Neil will be missed by many and his absence will leave emptiness in the hearts of all who knew him. Pallbearers: Andrew Wolfe, Lew Wolfe, Jacob Barnard, Paul Rhoda, Phillip Jones and Jason Gates. Honorary Pallbearers: Doyne Ward’s Sunday School Class. A celebration of his life was held Tuesday night, December 22, 2015, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at First Baptist Church in Clinton with Pastor Faron Rogers officiating. Private interment was at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the care of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ clinton
Edna Loewen
Edna Loewen, 90, of Dennard, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015. She was born December 5, 1925, in Dennard to Oran B. and Mary Etta (Weeks) Reynolds. Edna is survived by her husband, Jesse S. Loewen of the Dennard home; four children, Leo O. Hawthorne of Bristow, Oklahoma, Leona and John Carson of Choctaw, Arkansas, Lyn Nora and Thomas C. Hammons of Capay, California, and Edna Ruth and Kenny Thornburg of Beeville, Texas; sisters, Margie Nichols of Clarksville, Arkansas, and Ora Hampton of Hartman, Arkansas; one brother, Doran Reynolds of Clarksburg, California; 13 grandchildren; 17 great- grand-
children; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lester N. Hawthrone; husband Homer C. Harman; son, Delmer E. Hawthorne; and two sisters, Virginia Manus and Wilma Kelly. Graveside service was 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2015, in Dennard Cemetery with Pastor Leo Hawthorne officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Shanda Oates
Shanda Re'nee Oates, age 46, of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015. She is survived by her parents, Richard and Eweltha Oates of Center Ridge, Arkansas; one son, Antony Corneilus Jones of Little Rock, Arkansas; one brother, Brian Anthony (Bridget) Oates of Conway, Arkansas; one sister, Monica Oates of Center Ridge; one niece; and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral service was 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church, Center Ridge, by Rev. James Scruggs. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Center Ridge. Arrangements by Wilson-Jarrett Funeral Home, Morrilton.
Frieda Kidd
Frieda Jeraldine Kidd, age 89, of Choctaw, Arkansas, passed away on December 29, 2015. Frieda preferred to be called Jerry, Mom or Grandma. She was born September 16, 1926, in Clinton, Arkansas, to John and Esther Whitworth. Jerry was married to the love of her life, Jim Lin Kidd,
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Page 5 for 70 years. Following graduation from Clinton High School, Jerry attended State Teachers College in Conway Arkansas. She taught at Choctaw. Jerry and Jim later moved to California where they lived and raised their five children. After retirement, Jim and Jerry returned to Choctaw. She is preceded in death by her husband Jim (Sept 5, 2015); one son, Phillip Kidd (Oct 29, 2015); and two sisters, Laverne Shipp and Dortha Theberge. Survivors are two sons, Bruce Kidd of Riverside California, and Roger Kidd and wife Sharon of Rogers, Arkansas; two daughters, Sharon Thomas and husband Chuck of Chucky, Tennessee, and Tabby Finnerty and husband Tim of Alta Loma, California; 14 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; six greatgreat-grandchildren; sister Marie Bowling; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jerry was a member of the Church of Christ of Choctaw. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton, with visitation at noon. Burial will be in Huie Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
Dena Peterson
Dena Marie Peterson, age 53 of Springfield, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015. Dena was born December 28, 1962, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, a daughter to Dennis Manion III and Mary Sullivan Manion. Dena worked many years at Nemo Vista Schools. She loved to cook, ride motorcycles or anything that was to be done outdoors she enjoyed it Dena is survived by her husband, Leo Peterson of Center Ridge; daughter Amber Antal and husband Jason of Conway; son Leo Peterson and wife Anna of Center Ridge; her parents Dennis and Mary of Solgohachia; sister Teresa Vincent
and husband Kirk Sr. of Solgohachia; two grandchildren; and many other family and friends. Memorial services were 11 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2016, at Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home Chapel, Morrilton.
Pauline Thaxton
Pauline Bee Hall Thaxton, 82, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Modesto, California. She was born at Scotland, Arkansas, on October 2, 1932, to James E. and Ruth Coop Hall. She is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Reep; two granddaughters, Erin and Sarah; four great-grandchildren, Kyle, Alex, Kathina and Caleb, and several nieces and nephews. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents and 10 brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Nadene Starcher
Nadene Starcher, 88, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016. She was born December 20, 1927, in Kingston, Arkansas, to William T. and Mary A. (Willoughby) Roberts. She loved planting a garden at home and taking care of her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a hard worker. She is preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Jess Potts and Gene Starcher; one sister, Eula Williams; two brothers, Alvin Roberts and Amon Roberts; three sons; four daughters; and one granddaughter, Ashley. She is survived by her sister, Naomi Bane of Clinton; grandchildren, Melissa, Carolyn, Jimmy, Wesley, Roy, Dena, Richard, Eric, Christina, John Thomas, Monica, Courtney, and Mark; great-grandchildren, Ruben, Jared, Whitney, Dillon, and Amber; great-great-grandchildren, Julian and Aubree; and many friends. Pallbearers: John Dulhaney, Roy Potts, Richard Potts, Ronald Potts, Ruben Reichard and Dillon Rasco. Obituaries, page 6
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The life and death of a true statesman
Dale Bumpers
The Voice is saddened by the New Year's Day death of former Arkansas Gov. and U.S. Sen. Dale Bumpers. One of the nation's last great statesmen, Bumpers From Page 6 Obituaries Visitation will be 10 a.m. and funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton, Arkansas. Burial will follow in Bluffton Cemetery. Arrangements are by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
Billie Peltz
Billie Ruth Peltz, 78, of Clinton passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016, at her home. Billie was born July 26, 1937, in Sheridan, Arkansas, to the late Bill and Ruth Clark. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Jim, James and Junior Clark. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 58 years, Bobby Peltz of the home; two daughters, Sheila Wilder (Randy) of Conway, Tina Peltz (Ricky Reynolds) of Centerton; two grandsons, Chad Stewart (Cinthya) of Cypress, Texas, and Eli Reynolds of Centerton; one brother, Roy Clark (Sue) of Sheridan; sister-inlaw Pauline Clark of Sheridan; and many nephews, nieces, friends and family members. Billie retired from Seimens Inc., in Little Rock in 1999, and enjoyed life to the fullest. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Clinton. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2016, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Arkansas. Interment will be at the Grandview Cemetery in Marshall, Arkansas. Funeral services are by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
served two terms as governor then went on to defeat another political giant, William J. Fulbright, to take a seat in the U.S. Senate. Bumpers twice considered a run for the presidency, but decided against it in the end. His final term had been over for just weeks when he returned to the Senate stage to offer an eloquent defense on behalf of President Bill
served in the Senate for 24 years, retiring in 1998. It has been written that one reason he chose to leave the Senate was because of the increasingly hostile partisanship of Washington politics. During his years in the Senate the Arkansas Democrat had worked closely with politicians from both major parties. Before Arkansas sent him to Washington, Bumpers served
two terms as governor. Dale Leon Bumpers was a smalltown lawyer from Charleston, Arkansas, and owner of a hardware store when he became a political giant slayer. He put an end to segregationist Gov. Orval Faubus' comeback attempt in the late 1960s, and Bumpers went on to defeat Republican Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller in a landslide. He
Timothy McElfish
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Timothy Victor McElfish, 64, of Alread, passed away January 1, 2016, at his home. Born September 3, 1951, to the late Earl Dean and Ruby May Mallot McElfish in Spokane, Washington, Timothy was a contractor by trade. Timothy enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working with metal in his spare time. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Brenda Brock McElfish of the home; daughter Carol and husband Joe Swboni, and son Timothy Lelan and wife Christine McElfish of Witt Springs, Arkansas; siblings Betty Jo Pruitt and Sandra Plumer of Hector, Earlene Peterson of Colorado, and Berry McElfish of Witt Springs; two grandchildren, Cody Joe Swboni of Spokane, and Garrett McElfish of Witt Springs. Timothy is also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and other family. Graveside service was 4 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Alread. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service.
Morene Ragland
Morene Ward Ragland, 87, of Clinton, formally of Marshall, passed away Thursday December 31, 2015. Born December 24, 1928, in Marshall, Arkansas, to the late James and Olevia Griffin Ward, Morene was a homemaker. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Ronald Ward of Marshall; one daughter; sisters Laura Ragland of Marshall, Leota McQuain of Clinton, and Candy Stout of Missouri. She is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends and other family. Morene is proceeded in death by her husband, Donald Ragland, five brothers, one sister, and a granddaughter. Burial will be in Canaan Cemetery in Marshall. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service, 7456791.
Deputies charge man with battery, resisting arrest
A disturbance call on Dec. 17, 2015, led to the arrest of a Bramlett Clinton man at a residence on Highway 336 West. Van Buren County sheriff's deputies were trying to assist the victim in gathering some items from the residence when a white male became upset and argumentative, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. David Scott Bramlett, 46, pushed a deputy, the news release states, and when deputies tried to arrest Bramlett he resisted and started fighting them. Bramlett was charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and battery-third. He was released on bond, the news release states.
Domestic battery call leads to arrest
On December 12,
Van Buren County deputies, assisted by an Arkansas State Lane P o l i c e trooper, responded to a domestic battery call in Shirley. After arriving and speaking with the victim, there was a brief struggle with a white male, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. Jeffery Lane of Shirley was arrested and is being charged with felony criminal mischief, misdemeanor domestic battery in the third-degree and misdemeanor resisting arrest. Lane is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office awaiting first appearance.
Woman charged with drug possession
A North Little Rock woman was arrested on Christmas Eve by Clinton Police on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. Officer Jay Murdock said in a report that a van passed by
Clinton during impeachment proceedings. “The American people are now and for some time have been asking to be allowed a good night's sleep," Bumpers told the Senate. "They're asking for an end to this nightmare. It is a legitimate request.” Bumpers' family issued a statement over the weekend: "While most people knew him as a great governor, sen-
ator and public servant, we remember him best as a loving father and husband who gave us unconditional love and support and whose life provided wonderful guidance on how to be a compassionate and productive person." Bumpers already was in failing health when a fall at his Little Rock home in early December fractured a hip. He was 90.
him very closely when he had another vehicle stopped on U.S. Highway 65 north on Dec. 24. He caught up with the van, driven by a white female, and told her she had violated the "give a lane" law, which requires motorists to move to a lane farther from stopped emergency vehicles if possible. Murdock said a check showed her drivers license had been suspended, and when he told her she would be arrested, she asked for her cell phone and a cigarette. Inside the pack of cigarettes, Murdock said he found a substance that appeared to be methamphetamine, according to the report. Mildred Benefield was taken to the Van Buren County Detention Center and booked on the charge.
James Beckh a m , 35, was found in the Dennard area and picked
Deputies assist Stone County office
On December 15, Van Buren County sheriff's deputies and Arkansas State Police, assisting Stone County sheriff’s office in the location of a white male from Mountain Home, arrested the subject.
November 911 calls Alarms 31 Hang ups, accidentally dialed, open lines and info calls 190 Animals 16 Fire 51 Medical 136 Motor Vehicle Accidents 51 Police 98 Public Service 21 Transfers 81 Traffic 45 Total calls - 720 Did you know that you can use an old cell phone that
Red meat is a killer
I know up front this is going to upset many of you, eating red meat is bad for you. In fact, I will go even further with this … it’s killing us. The World Health Organization placed processed meats as a Level 1 carcinogen, the same as cigarettes and alcohol. There are many reasons why meat is un-
does not have an active number, minutes or a contract carrier to dial 911? There are a couple of things that you have to be aware of when using one of these phones. The phone must be charged and have a signal for you to use it in an emergency to call. The downfall to using a phone like this is that if we become disconnected 911 will not be able to call you back and also depending on how
old the phone is (does it have gps) we may not be able to automatically locate you. This is a great way for people without active cell phones or a landline to call us and it doesn't cost a dime. But remember do not give one of these old but charged phones to children to play with because any attempt to dial will end up with us on the other end of the phone.
healthy, but I will say that the biggest factor may not have to do with the meat itself, but what is fed to the cows and how it is processed. If you ate beef that was strictly grass-fed, the research suggests that it is healthier that corn-fed beef. That being said, meat is high in cholesterol, which, as you know, is very heart unhealthy. You already know that. The huge increase in meat intake is linked to our alarming spike in obesity. We are killing ourselves, and ruining our
health and for what? Every single time I mention this, people will respond to this by say, “But it tastes so good.” SO! Is that the only thing in the world that tastes good? Aren’t there healthy alternatives that also taste good? Ask yourself, why are we so intransigent when it comes to changing what we eat? What forces are pushing us so hard to eat the way we do that we cannot imagine eating anything different? Is it more important that our health? Isn’t living longer and living bet-
- Judy Wells
Beckham up.
Stone County called and reported they had information that Beckham was in Van Buren County. Stone County asked if Van Buren County could assist in locating Beckham. At approximately 6:30 p.m. Beckham was spotted on foot around Dennard. Deputies and officers arrested Beckham without incident. Beckham, who pleaded guilty to felony drug charges in Stone County in January 2012, is facing federal and state charges and is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren County Detention Center.
Letter to Editor Dear Editor:
I want to welcome your newspaper and let you know what a great job that you do covering the county. It is very important that we all support our local communities, businesses, and the people of our county. Our communities and county are filled with wonderful people. I have heard so many great comments about your newspaper and I agree. I appreciate you for your hard work! Pam Bradford Van Buren County Clerk
ter far more important than eating what we do? OK, so you are not worried about your future health. How about this … it’s cheaper to eat alternative forms of protein. Replacing one omnivore meal with a vegetarian meal can save more than $1 per person. If there are four of you in your family, that’s $1,400 a year, at a minimum. Now I will expect a hefty commission from the proceeds you will be saving. - Ron Henson, RN Ozark Health Home Care
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Artists honored by
Mid-South Watercolorists Two local artists and members of the North Central Arkansas Artist League received recognition for their achievements by the Mid-Southern Watercolorists at a holiday luncheon at the Arkansas Arts
Center in Little Rock on December 12. They were awarded signature status and pins to commemorate their having had paintings accepted into three or four annual juried exhibitions prior to the
2016 exhibition. The artists are Charlotte Rierson of Fairfield Bay with three exhibits, and Joyce Hartmann of Choctaw with four exhibits. Some of their work can be seen at exhibits in the NCA
Gallery in Fairfield Bay and at Ozark Health Medical Center in Clinton. The NCA Artist League meets each Monday morning in Fairfield Bay to paint together and plan other arts events.
CRAFTS FOR YOU ... from Sue
Sandra Marson of Jacksonville and local artists Charlotte Rierson and Joyce Hartmann were honored at a recent holiday luncheon.
Making an Omaha and Pawnee stick dice game
Christmas meeting held
Ottawa stick dice and sets designed by students
The local chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution met on Dec. 12.
According to the Museum of Anthropology, throughout history game playing is a pastime enjoyed by most people. Native Americans are no exception. Like today, games were usually played by young and old for fun and distraction, but Native American games also played a role in the education of children by helping them develop skills necessary to be successful adults. Native Americans highly honored skilled athletes just as they honored brave warriors. Many games played by men and boys served to train them in skills needed for hunting and/or warfare. These games tested skill, dexterity, agility, strength, and stamina. Other games were games of strategy or luck. All games then and now encouraged taking turns, playing fair, and being a good winner. In winter, weather sometimes prevents outdoor play so let’s make a game that the entire family can enjoy playing indoors. Today’s game has been played by the OMAHA AND PAWNEE tribes with slight variations for hundreds of years. This Stick Dice Game is
fun to play, will help develop math skills, identification of patterns, and quick decision making. Most of the materials are found around your house, so gather them up and let’s begin.
The Maria Van Buren Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Saturday, December 12, 2015. Minutes from the November meeting were approved and business reports were given. For the program, everyone made
Supplies:
6 large flat sticks (Popsicle sticks work great or whittle make your own) Permanent Markers or paint and brush 10 small sticks (toothpicks or wooden matches) Scissors (or knife - adults only please)
Instructions:
1. Decorate ONE side of each of the 6 large sticks either by painting or drawing designs to make the “dice”. Be sure to leave the other side blank. 2. Cut off the ends of the 10 toothpicks to make the “point sticks”. (These are used like poker chips) Option: Decorate 5 toothpicks for each of the two teams. Historically many players made a set of small sticks with his/her personal colors or markings. 3. Read the directions
below, start playing, and have fun!
Omaha and Pawnee stick dice game
HOW TO PLAY: Divide your group into two teams. Each team will receive five point sticks (toothpicks). Decide which team will go first. One player will gather all six large, flat "dice" and drop them onto the floor or table. Count the number of large sticks that landed with the decorated side up. If there are exactly three, take one point stick (toothpick) from the other team. If all six large sticks landed with either the decorated side up or the plain side up, take two point sticks (toothpicks)! No points are awarded if any other combination occurs. Now it's the other team's turn! HOW TO WIN: The teams alternate turns until one team has all of the point sticks (toothpicks)
and is declared the winner! Special note: There are some really wonderful web sites to learn more about Native American Art, History, Games and more. Here are a few: A great list of Native American games some of which will be very familiar http://moa.wfu.edu/ files/2012/04/Funand-Games-Teachers-Guide.pdf, Native American Technology and Art (& games) http://www.nativetech.org/games/index.php, Visit the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art to learn more about Native American games and culture www.eiteljorg. org, and don’t forget http://scoutermom. com/1979/hubbuba-native-americandice-game/. For more details or help on this project, or to connect with Sue go to: FACEBOOK: Art Lady of Arkansas Sue Allen Pico Or email: suepicoart@yahoo.com Like her facebook page for area art news at Sue’s Art House
Christmas decorations for the veterans at the Pine Mountain Veterans in Quitman. The next meeting will be January 9, 2016, at Simmons First National Bank at 1 p.m. The program will be genealogy in a jar. Everyone is welcome.
Senior Center Lunch Menu Tuesday, Jan. 5: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, Italian mixed vegetables, wheat bread, fresh fruit. Wednesday, Jan. 6: Sliced ham, blackeyed peas, greens, cornbread, cran-apple dessert.
Monday, Jan. 18: MLK Jr. Holiday Tuesday, Jan. 19: Smothered pork cutlet, pickled beets, broccoli, roll, cobbler. Wednesday, Jan. 20: Taco soup, chips, salad, strawberries and bananas.
Thursday, Jan. 7: Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hush puppies, banana pudding.
Thursday, Jan. 21: Lean hamburger patty on bun, Mexicali corn, baked beans, melon/strawberries.
Monday, Jan. 11: Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit.
Monday, Jan. 25: Hashbrown ham casserole, spring salad, strawberries, bread stick, angel food cake.
Tuesday, Jan. 12: Pork roast, au gratin potatoes, orange-glazed beets, wheat bread, apple cake. Wednesday, Jan. 13: Creamy chicken spaghetti, peas, capri blend, bread stick, cake with icing. Thursday, Jan. 14: Lemon pepper chicken, baked corn casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, chocolate pie.
Tuesday, Jan. 26: Sliced turkey with gravy, sweet potatoes, cream-style corn, roll, apple crisp. Wednesday, Jan. 27: Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit. Thursday, Jan. 28: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, salad, French bread, brownie muffin.
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School menus Clinton Elementary & Intermediate
Jan. 5 - Breakfast: Cereal, cheese stick, applesauce. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, pears. Jan. 6 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, pears. Lunch: Vegetable beef soup, crackers, cheese sandwich, veggie cup and dip, fruit cocktail. Jan. 7 - Breakfast: Ham and cheese biscuit, peaches. Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, salad, corn, applesauce. Jan. 8 - Breakfast: Cereal, toast, hot apple slices. Lunch: Nacho salad, pinto beans, orange. Jan. 11 - Breakfast: Pancake pup, fruit cocktail. Lunch: Spaghetti with meat sauce, seasoned carrots, fresh broccoli and dip, spiced apple slices. Jan. 12 - Breakfast: Biscuit, ham, hot spiced apple slices. Lunch: Chicken fajita wrap, salad, refried beans, cinnamon roll, peaches. Jan. 13 - Breakfast: Cereal, doughnut pineapple. Lunch: Barbecue pork rib flatbread sandwich, coleslaw, corn, applesauce. Jan. 14 - Breakfast: French toast sticks, yogurt, pears. Lunch: Chicken patty, creamed potatoes, black-eyed peas, roll, pineapple. Jan. 15 - Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, strawberries. Lunch: Cheeseburger, baked fries, fruit cocktail.
Clinton Junior & Senior High
Jan. 5 - Breakfast: Cereal, Goody Bun, applesauce. Lunch 1: Pizza quesadilla, salad, pineapple. Lunch 2: Roasted chicken flatbread melt, chips, pineapple. Lunch 3: Salad line. Jan. 6 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch 1:
Burrito, cheese, chili, refried beans, pears. Lunch 2: Barbecue pork rib sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, pears. Lunch 3: Salad line. Jan. 7 - Breakfast: Ham, cheese biscuit, pears. Lunch 1: Chicken strips, creamed potatoes, broccoli ad cheese, rolls, strawberries. Lunch 2: Hamburger, chips, strawberries. Jan. 8 - Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, orange wedges. Lunch 1: Ham and cheese Hot Pocket, salad, oven fries, peaches. Lunch 2: Chicken sandwich, oven fries, peaches. Jan. 11 - Breakfast: Cereal, graham crackers, pineapple. Lunch choices: Chicken sandwich or beef and cheese tacos, chocolate chip chortles, tomatoes, lettuce, salsa, potatoes, orange juice or raisins. Jan. 12 - Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, applesauce. Lunch choices: Chicken Parmesan or chicken pizza quesadilla, green beans, corn, fresh grapes, mixed fruit. Jan. 13 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch choices: Chicken, rice, cheese burrito or cheeseburger, baked beans, Texas chili bean salad, lettuce, banana, frozen peach cup. Jan. 14 - Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, orange wedges. Lunch choices: Turkey and cheese flatbread melt or vegetable beef soup, filled bread stick, crackers, cucumber slices, salad, diced pears. Jan. 15 - Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, orange wedges. Lunch choices: Chicken nuggets, homemade chocolate chip cookie or PB&J sandwich, string cheese, sugar cookie, baby carrots, celery sticks, applesauce, frozen sliced strawberries.
January 5, 2016
Youth
Coach says young gymnast did well Local girl Sarah Evans competed for the first time last month in Hot Springs at the Spa Invitational. Coach Bobby Churches was please with the outcome. "Sarah did very well for her first gymnastics competition and that it gave her the knowledge and confidence that she needed," he said. Churches was not expecting her to place in any event
just for the fact that she had never done anything like this before, he said. Sarah performed in front of a big crowd, she was nervous and excited at the same time, he said. It was most important that she had fun and looks forward to the next time, he said. The entire team of six girls will compete this month at the Monkey Business Invitational in Conway.
Sarah Evans recently competed in a gymnastics event at Hot Springs.
Lady Jackets take 3rd in tourney The Clinton Lady Yellowjackets (108) completed their non-conference slate with a third place finish in the First Arkansas Bail Bonds Tournament at Mountain Home over Christmas break. Clinton defeated Pangburn 60-42 in the first round before falling to host Mountain home 63-31 in the semifinals. The Lady Jackets finished the tournament with a thrilling 62-60 win over Highland to take home third place. In the opening round, Clinton and Pangburn went into half-time deadlocked at 24. Allie Hensley scored 14 of her game high 27 points in the third period, leading the Lady Jackets to a 4833 lead going into the final period. From there, the Lady Jackets coasted to the victory. Haley Hink added 8 points in the winning effort, while Kaitlin Kirkendoll chipped in 6. Hannah Bourgeois paced the Lady Tigers will 11 points, all in the first half. The Lady Bombers of Mountain Home flexed their collective muscle in the second game of the tournament, shutting out the Lady Jackets in the first period and building a 43-13
half-time lead. Clinton never threatened in the game thanks to a suffocating defense led by Sydnie Zimmer and Riley Walker. Meanwhile Hannah Pfieffer and Micah Hudson combined for 38 points to lead Mountain Home. Allie Hensley led the Lady Jacket effort with 12 points, while Tori Johnson added 6. The final game wasn't decided until the final possession. The Lady Jackets started the game off hot. Leading 8-5, Allie Hensley keyed a 12-6 run over the final 3 minutes of the first period with 8 points. Brooklyn Smith capped the run off with a three pointer from the right wing to give the Lady Jackets a 21-9 lead. But the Lady Rebels would claw their way back into the game. Highland started the second period off with a 7-0 run to cut the lead to 5. Tori Johnson hit two threes in the period to keep Highland at arm's length, but the Lady Rebels remained hot from the floor and cut the lead to 6 going (34-28) going into halftime. Clinton surged ahead early in the second half, grabbing a 43-33 lead courtesy of 4 points from Alys-
sa McKnight and 3 by Haley Hink. Following a timeout by Highland coach Kari Eoff, the Lady Rebels fed Kelsey Abney continuously. Abney scored 11 points in the third period to lead Highland to within 2 going into the fourth period. With the Lady Rebels focused on stopping Hensley, Johnson, and Kaitlin Kirkendoll, Daly Dufrene and Alyssa McKnight found themselves with good shots in the paint. Dufrene converted a 3 point play to start the fourth period, and McKnight added 5 of her own to keep the Lady Jackets in front. Two made free throws by Kali Koelling and Katelynn Miller on back to back possessions tied the game at 53 with two minutes to go. Hensley drove the lane and was fouled on the next Jacket possession. She made both free throws as the Lady Jackets regained the lead. Dufrene added a jumper in the lane to make it a two possession game. Up 59-55, Henlsey calmly sank two free throws give the Lady Jackets a 61-55 lead with 30 seconds to go. Marly Jines got a put back jumper for
Highland to cut the lead to 4. Haley Hink was fouled on the next possession, and hit 1 of 2 with 15 seconds left. Kelsey Abney nailed a well contested three from the top of the key with 8 seconds to go make the score 62-60. Following a timeout, Kaitlin Kirkendoll was fouled and went to the line with a chance to ice the game. She missed both free throws, but Jines's last second shot fell short and the Lady Jackets survived. "This was a fantastic tournament for us. We played some very good competition, and that made us better. This last game really tested us. Highland is a well coached team that played with a lot of determination. They never quit, and pressed us to make plays all the way to the end. I was proud of how the entire team stepped up to contribute throughout this entire tournament," commented Coach Jeremy Carson following the last game. The Lady Jackets return to action Tuesday, January 5th at home against Baptist Prep. Game time will be approximately 5:30 p.m.
One Eyed Gators Setting By the Shore I was anxious to meet the family and she knew it And in my desperation I almost blew it A pink one-eyed gator was hidden by the shore And a few yards down there were two or three more They approached me and the first one spoke I know you feel sorry for us because we only have one good eye But one of us can see left and another can see right And one of us can see far and I can see near So we all work together on adventures without fear One is our leader another navigator so we don’t get lost Another is a neatnick and is forever wiping with his cloth And the last one corrects all our mistakes And for every adventure We got what it takes! oldmanocean
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Skeeter tells all ....
There is this lady who comes by the office every now and then, and when I'm not busy with a nap or sunning myself by the back door, I overhear the conversation. It seems this lady Pam and her daughter Amanda hang out a lot at the county animal control facility with cameras and take pictures of those unfortunate cats and dogs who through no fault of their own have ended up in cages there. Then they send the photos to The Voice and post them on a Facebook page with a long name Adoptable Animals at the Van Buren County Animal Shelter in Clinton, AR. They don't get paid for this. They do it to give these perfectly fine animals a better chance of finding a home and getting out of there. Pam worries a lot when a specific dog has been at the shelter a long time (like the one featured this week at the bottom of the page), and with good reason, of course. Nobody who spends time at the shelter can kid themselves about the possible outcome for the poor unfortunates
Loretta
there. But there are some good stories, too, and Pam would like to share some of those. We'll start with cats, because, well, they are cats after all. Angel Baby is a white cat who was adopted by Kim in 2013. Kim says Angel Baby is "so sweet and very chatty." She says the cat likes to climb up on her shoulder and, uh, she drools a bit (Angel Baby, not Kim). But, "I love her anyway," she says. Dipstick, called Dippy, was adopted a few years ago by Sammie. She is now fat and sassy and loves being an only cat, Sammie says. Now for the dogs. Tarah lives in New York, but when she came across Jessie's picture, she knew that was the dog for her. Jessie was transported to the Northeast, as a number of Van Buren County shelter dogs have been, and she now spends her time playing fetch at a dog park, running on the beach and chasing her tail - well, she is a dog. Tarah says, "We love her! She is so patient with our 3 and 6 year olds!" Kendra, who was
featured on these pages not too long ago, spent a long time at the shelter before her recent adoption. Pam says when Kendra was chosen, "We all cheered!" Kendra's person Gabby says the girl is doing great, loving her new home and is already spoiled. Loretta was a sad-looking chocolate colored dog at the shelter. Now she is living the good life up North and has become a stunning beauty, says new owner Dee. Songer was one of the first dogs Pam helped find a home for. The lady who ended up with him was looking for a Dalmatian for her granddaughter who wanted a dog like her daddy had as a kid. Songer wasn't a Dalmatian but he had white spots and that was close enough. "A little 4-year-old got her dream dog and they have been best buds for a couple years now. She even sits and reads Songer stories," Pam reports. Ty wanted a Rotti-mix when he found Bobbie, who soon grew out of the look and turned out favoring a shepherd-hound mix. But that's OK
with Ty. Bobbie is smart and funny and has her own collection of squeaky toys. She takes them outside, but rounds them up and brings them back inside every evening. Ty says she even talks to the toys. Spanky the beagle was in a foster home but decided one day to go to Walmart. In the parking lot, he spotted Amanda whom he recognized from the shelter, and made a beeline for her. He is hers now -- or she is his. Sometimes, Pam says, "They pick us." Among her own pets Pam has Izzy, a border collie who wants to mother everyone, and Belle, a gentle "special needs" dog who has an awkward gait and can't abide change. As a puppy, Belle hopped like a bunny and still has problems running. If Pam moves something in the yard, Belle will stand in front of it and bark like she has never seen it before. All of the dogs, even the blind Mr. Magoo and others with handicaps, have their worth and can make excellent pets for the right person, Pam says. So there you go, just a few of the happy endings -- and I've told you I'm a sucker for happy endings -- found through the animal shelter. Visit or call the shelter at 745-2121 -- your best pal may be waiting for you there. If you have something to share with Skeeter, you can reach him at voiceeditor@artelco.com. He doesn't have his own e-mail address because his fur clogs up the computer keyboard.
Dippy
Adoptable pets
Kensey has been at Van Buren County Animal Control for too long and is in desperate need of a permanent home before it's too late. If cats are more your style, there are several at the shelter awaiting homes, like this young yellow beauty. Call 745-2121 for information on adopting a pet.
Izzy
Angel Baby
Jessie with her kids
Belle
Kendra
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Weekly Crossword
By EuGene Smith
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, 260 Griggs St., Clinton. You can also call us at 745-8040 to tell us where the week’s picture was taken. This month's drawings will be held Jan. 29, 2016. Entries accepted through Jan. 28, 2016.
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If you can tell us where this old schoolhouse dating to the 1920s is located, you could win a one-year subscription to The Voice of Van Buren County. See rules at left.
December winners The Voice of Van Buren County is proud to announce contest winners for the month of December. Winning the drawing for correctly completing a Word Find puzzle is Kay Weaver of Shirley. She will receive a $25 gift certificate from Gasoline Alley in Choctaw. The winner of the drawing for correctly identifying a Where In the County Is This photo is Danny West who will receive a one-year subscription to the Voice. The locations of the photographs for the December contest were: Dec. 1 - the line of toilets can be seen along Highway 92 near Higden; Dec. 8 - that's the old post office in Scotland; and Dec. 15 - we returned to Scotland for the photograph of the big mouse selling pizza outside Lowder's General Store. Thank you to our sponsors, and thank you for playing.
Our Van Buren County Family Album By Shay Belonie
(The solution, if you need it, can be found on Page 9)
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Carbon monoxide is deadly By Pam Padgett
It is the time of year to become aware of carbon monoxide poisoning. We are using our furnaces, space heaters, hunters are going into the woods using them to heat trailers and tents, fireplaces, and idling cars with windows closed, to name a few. The true number of incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning is unknown since many non-lethal exposures go undetected. CO2 poisoning is the most common cause of death due to poisoning worldwide. It is estimated that more than 40,000 persons seek medical attention in the U.S. each year. Most of the deaths are due to gas space heaters. Carbon monoxide, a gas, poisoning happens when you breathe in too much, then it can become deadly. It is a toxic gas, but being colorless, odorless, tasteless, and initially non-irritating, it is very difficult for people to detect. What makes it so dangerous is when you breathe it in, it replaces the oxygen in your blood by binding to the hemoglobin, which is the principal oxygen carrying compound in blood. Without oxygen, cells throughout the body die and organs stop working. The condition is called hypercapnia. It is the product of incomplete combustion of the fu-
el due to insufficient oxygen supply in the room or area to allow for its complete oxidation to carbon dioxide. Many of the symptoms of CO2 poisoning also occur with many other types of poisonings and infections sometimes making diagnosis difficult. Carbon monoxide poisoning can occur suddenly or over a long period of time. Breathing low levels of CO2 over long periods can cause severe heart and brain damage. Beware of others at your work or household who may experience the same type of symptoms, including pets. Ear-
ly symptoms of poisoning include headache, dizziness, and nausea. They can also include rapid breathing, shortness of breath, confusion, and muscle twitches. As it builds up in your body the symptoms get worse and lead to toxicity of the central nervous system and heart leading to death. One classic sign of CO2 poisoning is more often seen in the dead rather than the living and that is a “cherry-red” skin appearance. The best treatment of CO2 poisoning is removing the person from the environment that may contain the gas.
Breathing fresh air will aid in the removal of the CO2, once the EMS arrive, placing them on pure oxygen can bring the oxygen level in the blood back to normal. If the exposure was mild the patient should recover completely. With high levels of exposure, the patient may suffer permanent damage to the central nervous system. Those patients who are unconscious may require assisted ventilations or CPR if no pulse is present. Severe case treatment, once the patient is at the emergency room, may include a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. This hastens the
removal of the CO2 from the oxygen. The chamber oxygen is three times that of normal atmospheric pressure and “pushes” the CO2 out of the body cell it has attached itself to. Prevention is the best way to avoid carbon dioxide poisoning. One of the most important is to see a doctor right away if you think you have symptoms. Do not leave your car idling in the garage, even with the door open. Do not ride in the back of a pickup with a camper shell. Have all fuel burning appliances inspected each year and check chimneys, flues, and
vents regularly. Never use kerosene or propane heaters in an enclosed area, such as a camper, trailer, motor home, or tent. Do not use gas or charcoal grills indoors and never use a stove oven to heat your home. Consider a carbon monoxide detector in your home near sleeping areas or anywhere else you may be using fuel appliances. Do not mess with CO2, get to fresh air or the patient to fresh air, call 911 request the nearest EMS so treatment can be started at once. CO2 is deadly!
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CHURCH PAGE Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 2221O 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
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Thanks to all of you who identified last week's photo as of the Rupert Baptist Church. Largest response so far! Can you identify the Church pictured this week? Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-3530 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498
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
Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton
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
Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109
Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community
Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273
Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375
Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread
Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard
Lute Mountain Community Church Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299
Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 745-4859
MainLine Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005
Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387
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
Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252
First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043
Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4043
First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw
Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch
Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781
Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch
Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley 723-4787
Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton
Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657
Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch
Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593
Faith Baptist Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane Dennard,AR
First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354
Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton
Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528
Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109
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 654-2402
Shirley First Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423
New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349
New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332
Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280
Formosa Baptist Church Highway 9 and County Line Road, Clinton 745-7709
New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575
The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883
Formosa Church of Christ 4940 Highway 9 W Clinton 745-4446
New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411
The New Tabernacle 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535
Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500
Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper
Grace Baptist Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462
Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper
Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273
Damascus Church of Christ No. 6 Highway 124 W, Damascus 745-4446
Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059
Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus
Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman
Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726
Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445
Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467
Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley
Last Week's Featured Church
Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887
Rupert Baptist Church
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CITY OF CLINTON ORDINANCE NO. 2015-07
in fact; nor in violation of any ordinance of this city or state law.
Sponsored by J.P. Kevin Housely
Sponsored by J.P. Randy Story
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING AND
Section 11. INSPECTION Whenever inspections of the premises used for or in connection with the operation of a licensed business or occupation are provided for or required by ordinance, are reasonably necessary to secure compliance with any ordinance provision or to detect violation thereof, it shall be the duty of the licensee, or the person in charge of the premises to be inspected, to admit thereto, for the purpose of making the inspection, any officer or employee of the city who is authorized or directed to make such inspections at any reasonable time admission is requested. Before opening of any new business inspections by the city Code Official is required and the issuing of a Certificate of Occupancy must be issued prior to the opening of any new business.
VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT
VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-36
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-38
ENFORCING OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES; and DECLARING AN EMERGENCY WHEREAS, the City of Clinton desires to amend Ordinance 2015-03 which provides for regulating the obtaining a business license to do business in its corporate limits to protect its citizens and to provide for an orderly manner to do so it hereby amends 2015-03 and to the extent any conflicts exist between this ordinance and 2015-03 or any other ordinance, those are hereby repealed the City establishes this ordinance; Section 1. LICENSE REQUIRED A license shall be required of any person, firm, individual or corporation who shall engage in, carry on, or follow any trade, business, profession, vocation or calling, within the corporate limits of the city of Clinton. Section 2. LIABILITY Any person, partnership, corporation or other entity shall be subject to the requirements of this chapter if by himself or through an agent, employee or partner, he holds himself forth as being engaged in a business or occupation; or solicits patronage therefore, actively or passively; or performs or attempts to perform any part of such business or occupation in the city. Section 3. EACH BUSINESS Any person, partnership, corporation or other entity having more than one place of business within the city shall obtain a license for each place of business. For the purpose of construing this chapter, more than one place of business shall mean any business operations conducted within two (2) or more separate buildings or upon two (2) or more separate tracts Section 4. APPLICATION Applications for all licenses required by this chapter shall be made in writing to the City Clerk. Each application shall state the name of the applicant, the location to be used, if any, the time covered and the fee to be paid; and each application shall contain a copy of state sales tax permit, health department permit if applicable, and any such additional information as may be needed for the proper guidance of the city officials in issuing the license applied for. Each license issued shall bear the signature of the City Clerk and/or Mayor. All applications required hereunder shall be kept and filed by the City Clerk. Section 5. FEES Ordinance No. 2015 -07 All fees and charges for licenses shall be paid at the time application therefore is made to the City Clerk. All license fees shall become part of the city general fund. Section 6. TERMS OF LICENSE All licenses shall be for an indefinite term or for such terms as may be set in the future by appropriate city ordinance. All licenses are to be renewed on an annual basis according to terms put forth in this ordinance. Section 7. ZONING REGULATIONS No license shall be issued for the conduct of any business, if the premises and building to be used for the purpose do not fully comply with the requirements of the city. No such license shall be issued for the conduct of any business or performance of any act, which would involve a violation of the zoning ordinances of the city. Inspection by City Code Official is required prior to issuing of any license or opening of the location for business. A certificate of occupancy is required and will be issued if building and location are in compliance. Section 8. CHANGE OF LOCATION The location of any licensed business or occupation, or of any permitted act, may be changed, provided, ten (10) days of notice therefore given to the City Clerk, in the absence of any provision to the contrary; provided, that the building, zoning, and other ordinances of the city are complied with. All requirements of this ordinance must be followed for the new Section 9. TRANSFERRING A license issued under this chapter shall not be transferable. Section 10. NUISANCE No business, licensed or not, shall be so conducted or operated as to amount to a nuisance
Section 12. POSTING It shall be the duty of any person conducting a licensed business in the city to keep his license posted in a prominent place on the premises used for such business at all times. The holder of a license shall show the license to any officer or agent of the city upon request. Section 13. SCHEDULE Any person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company and any other business entity who shall engage in, carry on or operate a trade, business, profession or vocation of any kind within the corporate limits of the City of Clinton shall pay a license fee of $25.00 and for each year thereafter, pay an annual renewal fee of $25.00. The Clinton City Council may designate a portion of the monies derived from license fees to be used to promote the City of Clinton to attract new businesses. Each person shall procure said occupational license and pay the fee required within (30) days of the date of January 1st of each year or in the event of a person entering into business at any time after this date, said person shall procure the license and pay the fee required before the business is commenced. The same fee of $25.00 will be required regardless of the date the business begins thru out the year. Section 14. PENALTY Any person engaged in business without first having procured a license therefore as provided herein, and paid the requisite fee ($25.00) therefore as provided herein, shall pay a penalty of twice the amount of such license fee due plus the cost of collection, and each day of operation of such business without payment and procurement of said license shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. This penalty will be assessed if business does not comply with ordinance within (30) days of the 1st of each calendar year, or within (30) days of beginning a new business within the city. Citations for failure to comply with this Ordinance may be issued by the Code Enforcement Officer or the City Police. Section 15. EFFECTIVE DATE This amended Ordinance will be in effect immediately upon passage by the City Council. All existing businesses in operation at the time of passage will be grandfathered in, but must secure a business license within 90 days of passage of said ordinance, with NO FEE REQUIRED. The fee for existing businesses will begin on January 1, 2017 at the renewal date and every year thereafter for as long as they engage in business in the City of Clinton. All new businesses that are started during 2016 must secure a license as deemed necessary by this ordinance and meet all requirements therein with a fee of $25.00 due before beginning operation of said business. Section 16 EMERGENCY CLAUSE Because of the potential for unsafe and/or unsanitary products and for all other reasons of the safety and health of its citizens and others, an emergency is hereby declared. The afore-mentioned concerns constitute a public hazard which threatens both citizens and Ordinance No. 2015 -07 property; THEREFORE, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance, being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public, health, safety, and welfare, shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2014-24, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2015, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $28,850.00 INTO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE BUDGET #1000-400-4005 Vehicles. WHEREAS: The Van Buren County Sheriff’s office received an insurance check from AAC Association of Arkansas Counties for wrecked vehicles as follows; $6,850.00 for a 2008 Dodge Durango and $22,000.00 for a 2012 Dodge Charger; and WHEREAS: These monies need to be appropriated into the Sheriff’s budget #1000-400-4005 Vehicles to replace monies that have already been spent. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: $28,850.00 be appropriated into the Sheriff’s Office budget #1000-400-4005 Vehicles. Approved this 17th day of December, 2015 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper. Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford. Pam Bradford, County Clerk
Sponsored by J.P. Wes Newland VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2015-37 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2014-24, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2015, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $300.00 INTO THE ELECTION COMMISSION BUDGET #1000-109-3030. WHEREAS: All three (3) of the Van Buren County Election Commissioners attended a training conducted by the State Board of Election Commissioners held in October of 2015; and WHEREAS: The State Board of Election Commissioners has compensated each County Commissioner $100.00 for attending, paid to Van Buren County, receipt #1072 on 11-24-15; and WHEREAS: These monies need to be paid to each Van Buren County Election Commissioner. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: $300.00 be appropriated into the Election Commission budget #1000-109-3030 to be paid out as follows; Jim Kirkendoll $100.00 George Silva $100.00 Bob Patterson $100.00 Approved this 17th day of December, 2015 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper. Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford. Pam Bradford, County Clerk
PASSED: December 31, 2015 ATTEST: /s/ Richard W. McCormac Richard W. McCormac, Mayor /s/ Dena R. Malone Dena R. Malone, Recorder/Treasurer
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2014-24, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2015, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE AND TRANSFER $1,790.29 INTO THE CIRCUIT CLERK’S BUDGET #1000-102. WHEREAS: A bill was paid by Claim #1466 out of the Circuit Clerk’s budget #1000-102 that should have been paid out of the Circuit Clerk’s Recorder Cost Fund budget #3006-102; and WHEREAS: These funds needs to be appropriated into County General and transferred into the line items that are in the red; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: $1,790.29 be appropriated and transferred into the Circuit Clerk’s budget #1000-102 from the Circuit Clerk’s Recorders Cost Fund budget #3006-102 as follows; $1,500.00 from #3006-102-3100 Other Misc. to #1000-1022001 General Supplies $290.29 from #3006-102-3100 Other Misc. to #1000-1023020 Telephone/Fax Approved this 17th day of December, 2015 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper. Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford. Pam Bradford, County Clerk
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Sponsored by J.P. Dale James VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2015-39 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 2016. SECTION 1. ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTED BY REFERENCE: The Annual Budget for calendar year 2016, identified as 2016 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, Van Buren County, Arkansas, dated December 17, 2015 is hereby adopted by reference. A copy of said budget shall be filed in the office of the County Clerk and shall be available for inspection and copyimg by any person during normal office hours. SECTION 2. RESTRICTED EXPENDITURES: Personnel expenditures shall not exceed the dollar amounts, number of employees, and salary or wage rates specified in the annual budget. No expenditure shall exceed the dollar amount of any line item of any budget, or an amendment thereto. Any anticipated over expenditures shall first be approved by the Van Buren County Quorum Court. SECTION 3. TRANSFERS: Any transfers of monies between various funds or categories shall be made ONLY with the prior approval of the Van Buren County Quorum Court, however, all transfers budgeted for within the Annual Budget shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. SECTION 4. EXPENDITURES RESTRICTED TO SPECIFIED FUNDS: No expenditure of any appropriated funds shall be made from any fund other than the fund that is specified in this ordinance or an amendment thereto. SECTION 5. MAXIMUM APPROPRIATED AMOUNTS: GENERAL FUND: Projected carry-over from 2015 Anticipated Revenue for 2016
$ 915,926.00 $5,609,082.36
$6,525,008.36
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE
90% General Revenue Available and Appropriated $5,872,507.52 -Transfer to Solid Waste ‹-› $ 60,000.00 -Transfer to 911 ‹-› $ 80,000.00 -Transfer to Animal Control ‹-› $100,000.00 TOTAL 90% OF GENERAL REVENUE AVAILABLE AFTER TRANSFERS $5,632,507.52 COUNTY ROAD FUND: Projected carry-over from 2015 $900,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $3,396,000.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $4,296,00.00 90% County Road Revenue Available LINE ITEM 99 Unanticipated Funds
$3,866,400.00 $750,000.00
TOTAL COUNTY ROAD FUNDS AVAILABLE AND APPROPRIATED $4,616,400.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE FOR OTHER TAXING AND REVENUE PRODUCING UNITS $3,855,924.00 TOTAL 90% OF REVENUE FOR OTHER TAXING AND REVENUE PRODUCING UNITS $3,472,273.30 GENERAL FUND #1000 100 County Judge’s Office Personal Services Supplies Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$46,396.15 $4,775.00 $23,666.00 $74,837.15
101 County Clerk Personal Services Supplies Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$160,766.95 $3,500.00 $5,920.00 $170,186.95
102 Circuit Clerk Personal Services Supplies Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$335,411.25 $8,950.00 $16,285.00 $360,646.25
103 County Treasurer Personal Services Supplies Other services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$112,396.81 $-0$3,698.00 $116,094.81
104 County Collector Personal Services Supplies Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$197,100.74 $32,000.00 $36,400.00 $265,500.74
105 County Assessor/Appraiser Personal Services Supplies Other Services/Charges Capital Outlay TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$446,951.17 $21,100.00 $9,081.00 $8,000.00 $485,132.17
106 County Equalization Board Personal Services Supplies Other Services/Charges $278,200.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $285,117.50
$5,317.50 $1,600.00
107 Van Buren County Quorum Court Personal Services Supplies Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$47,857.50 $1,000.00 $10,600.00 $59,457.50
108 Courthouse Other Services/ Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$11,477.92 $11,477.92
109 Election Commission Personal Services Supplies $ Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$98,233.02 3,500.00 $48,094.51 $149,827.53
110 Economic Development Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$15,000.00 $15,000.00
111 Community Center Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$5,588.89 $5,588.89
115 Computer Systems Supplies Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$16,115.98 $1,550.00 $17,665.98
120 Courthouse Annex Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$47,612.47 $47,612.47
121 Voter Registration Personal Services Supplies Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$53,278.81 $4,250.00 $5,800.00 $63,328.81
122 Van Buren County Career Center Personal Services Supplies Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$10,281.96 $500.00 $25,950.00 $36,731.96
123 Safety/Maintenance Dept. Personal Services Supplies Other Services/Charges Capital Outlay TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$156,609.24 $37,850.00 $50,234.00 $1,500.00 $246,193.24
199 Floodplain Management Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$1,125.00 $1,125.00
300 VBC Health Department Personal Services Supplies Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$9,600.00 $5,400.00 $17,232.86 $32,232.86
400 Sheriff’s Office Personal Services Supplies Other Services/Charges Capital Outlay Debt Services TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$950,069.11 $129,300.00 $24,218.43 $4,000.00 $70,000.00 $1,177,587.54
401 Circuit Court/Div.1-Foster Personal Services Supplies Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$4,000.00 $1,970.00 $22,710.00 $28,680.00
402 Circuit Court/Div.2-Murphy Supplies Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$300.00 $1,375.00 $ 1,675.00
409 District Court Personal Services Supplies Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$142,690.94 $2,500.00 $28,899.44 $174,090.38
410 Corp of Engineers Personal Services Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$28,407.60 $9,265.33 $37,672.93
414 Juvenile Court/Div.2 Personal; Services Supplies Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$95,629.32 $2,100.00 $14,200.00 $111,929.32
416 Deputy Prosecutor’s Office Personal Services Supplies Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$87,572.59 $4,200.00 $9,112.09 $100,884.68
417 Public Defender’s Office Persona Services Supplies Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$42,973.93 $750.00 $7,800.00 $51,523.93
418 Detention Center Personal Services Supplies Other Services/Charges Capital Outlay TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$774,472.13 $90,370.02 $141,461.87 $36,000.00 $1,042,304.02
419 County Coroner Personal Services Supplies Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$7,817.48 $1,000.00 $2,294.00 $11,111.48
420 Prosecutor’s Drug Task Force Personal Services Supplies Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$45,795.42 $7,500.00 $1,900.00 $55,195.42
500 Arkansas Department of Emergency Mgt. Personal Services $52,148.58 Supplies $12,300.00 Other Services/Charges $12,804.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $77,252.58
502 Volunteer Fire Departments Personal Services Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$5,500.00 $92,700.00 $98,200.00
800 Veteran’s Service Office Personal Services Supplies Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$15,405.64 $150.00 $1,130.00 $16,685.67
801 Van Buren County Agent’s Office Personal Services Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$29,000.00 $3,900.00 $32,900.00
804 Various County Projects Other Services/Charges TOTAL APPROPRIATED
$171,056.50 $171,056.50
899 Other Dept. Transfers Out Other Services/Charges $240,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $240,000.00 TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR COUNTY GENERAL $5,872,507.15 GENERAL RESERVE #1001 Projected Carry-over from 2015 Anticipated Revenue for 2016
$23,000.00 $ -0-
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $23,000.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $20,700.00
LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATION #1800 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $5,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $9,000.00
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $14,000.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $12,600.00 Other Services/Charges $9,000.00 Transfer Out $3,600.00
COUNTY ROAD FUND Projected carry-over from 2015 $900,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $3,396,000.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $4,296,00.00 90% County Rd. Revenue Available and Appropriated $3,866,400.00 Un-Anticipated Revenue – Line 99 $750,000.00 $4,616,400.00 Personal Services $1,178,131.18 Supplies $1,817,500.00 Other Services/Charges $433,619.87 Capital Outlay $320,000.00 Transfer Out $117,148.95 STOP LIGHT MAINTENANCE #2800 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $5,400.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $-0 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $5,400.00 100% Grant Appropriated $5,400.00 Other Services/Charges $5,400.00 TREASURER’S AUTOMATION #3000 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $63,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $300.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $63,300.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $56,970.00 Supplies $18,000.00 Capital Out-lay $2,500.00 Debt Services $36,470.00 COLLECTOR’S AUTOMATION FUND #3001 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $118,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $900.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $118,900.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $107,010.00 Supplies $1,000.00 Other Services/Charges $10,500.00 Capital Out-lay $4,000.00 Line #99 $91,510.00 CIRCUIT COURT AUTOMATION-DIV.1 #3002 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $27,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $3,600.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $30,600.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $27,540.00 Other Services/Charges $24,840.00 Line #99 $2,700.00 DISTRICT COURT AUTOMATION FUND #3003 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $38,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $10,300.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $48,300.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $43,470.00 Supplies $11,018.47 Other Services/Charges $30,471.53 Line #99 $1,980.00 ASSESSOR’S PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND #3004 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $7,450.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $ 2,500.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $9,950.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $8,955.00 Supplies $1,677.81 Other Services/Charges $1,000.00 Capital Out-lay $4,000.00 Line #99 $2,277.19
COUNTY CLERK’S COST FUND #3005 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $7,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $7,000.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $14,000.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $12,600.00 Line #99 $12,600.00 RECORDER’S COST FUND #3006 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $110,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $ 75,500.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $ 185,500.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $166,950.00 Personal Services $45,775.32 Supplies $26,100.00 Other Services/Charges $51,500.00 Capital Out-lay $15,000.00 Line #99 $28,574.68 COUNTY LIBRARY #3008 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $1,530,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $475,000.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $2,005,000.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $1,804,500.00 Personal Services $217,487.87 Supplies $80,750.00 Other Services/Charges $1,042,500.00 Capital Out-lay $60,000.00 Line #99 $403,762.13 SOLID WASTE #3009 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $ -0 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $528,000.00 Anticipated Revenue from County General $60,000.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $588,000.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $475,200.00 100% Revenue Available and Appropriated in County General to be Transferred $60,000.00 Personal Services $256,617.60 Supplies $48,830.00 Other Services/Charges $159,601,79 Line #99 $10,044.25 CHILD SUPPORT FUND #3012 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $10,750.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $650.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $11,400.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $10,260.00 Other Services/Charges $10,260.00 JAIL MAINTENANCE #3017 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $14,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $53,600.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $67,600.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $60,840.00 Supplies $43,000.00 Other Services/Charges $2,400.00 Capital Out-lay $5,000.00 Line #99 $10,440.00 BOATING SAFETY FUND #3019 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $3,900.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $2,525.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $6,425.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $5,782.50 Other Services/Charges $2,500.00 Line #99 $3,282.50 911 EMERGENCY FUND #3020 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $-0 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $158,040.00 Anticipated Revenue from County General $80,000.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $238,040.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $142,236.00 100% Revenue Available and Appropriated in County General to be Transferred $80,000.00 Personal Services $93,316.17 Supplies $4,000.00 Other Services/Charges $34,413.00 Line #99 $10,506.83 EMERGENCY VEHICE FUND #3022 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $2,900.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $2,000.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $4,900.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $4,410.00 Line #99 $4,410.00 VICTIMS WITNESS FUND #3025 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $60,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $2,884.68 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $62,884.68 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $56,596.21 Line #99 $56,596.21 CIRCUIT CLERK’S COMMISSIONER FEE FUND #3039 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $-0 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $667.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $667.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $600.00 Line #99 $600.00 ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER #3407 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $-0 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $11,450.00 Anticipated Revenue from City of Clinton $40,000.00 Anticipated Revenue from County General $100,000.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $151,450.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $42,305.00 100% Revenue Available and Appropriated in County General to be Transferred $100,000.00 Personal Services $25,655.22 Supplies $6,325.00 Other Services/Charges $3,264.00 Line #99 $11,060.78 HOSPITAL MAINTENANCE #3408 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $ -0 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $145,000.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $145,000.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $130,500.00 Supplies $109,198.00 Other Services/Charges $18,000.00 Line #99 $3,302.00 GLOBAL FOODS #3505 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $-0 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $17,000.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $17,000.00 100% Revenue Available and Appropriated $17,000.00 Other Services/Charges $17,000.00
LAW LIBRARY #6009 Projected Carry-over from 2015 $21,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2016 $9,587.32 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $30,587.32 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $27,528.59 Supplies $6,800.00 Other Services/Charges $20,728.59
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS DUES; Alread #6500 Other Services/Charges $25,045.00 Bee Branch #6501 Other Services/Charges $20,620.00 Botkinburg #6502 Other Services/Charges $7,800.00 Burnt Ridge #6503 Other Services/Charges $14,000.00 Choctaw #6505 Other Services/Charges $33,360.00 Culpepper #650 Other Services/Charges $20,125.00 Dennard #6507 Other Services/Charges $13,000.00 Line #99 $10,000.00 Highway 110 #6509 Other Services/Charges $20,300.00 Holley Mtn. #6510 Other Services/Charges $3,800.00 Morganton #6511 Other Services/Charges $19,950.00 Scotland #6512 Other Services/Charges $13,650.00 Line #99 $15,000.00 Shirley #6513 Other Services/Charges $24,020.00 Damascus #6515 Other Services/Charges $8,350.00 NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: Approved this 17th day of December, 2015 APPROVED:/s/ Roger Hooper. Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/Pam Bradford. Pam Bradford, County Clerk
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The Voice of Van Buren County
January 5, 2016
FALCAECESS &P
Surveying the scene
Is that you, Woody?
Adam Wright was part of the survey crew in Clinton last month taking measurements of dirt work quantities related to the finished two-year road construction project. Information gathered will be used to figure final payment for embankment and excavation work.
Formosa correspondent Patsy Ward caught this image of a woodpecker doing his thing last month.
(Photo by Jeff Burgess)
Power couples Quilt raffle Evelyn and Jim Kirk (from left), Jerry and Mary Bradley and Wilburn and Kay Weaver attended the Petit Jean Electric Christmas dinner last month. The three men are retired from Petit Jean with more than 100 years experience among them.
Jim bradley was winner of the drawing for a quilt from the Extension Homemakers Council in December. Presenting the quilt to Bradley was Thelma Murray. Money raised from the raffle will be used for nursing scholarships.
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FEED HUNGRY KIDS.
Weekends are hard when you’re hungry. But that’s reality for many kids with free and reduced lunches. The BackPack Program works to fill the gap with nutritious, kid-friendly food sent home every Friday. You can help by bringing:
Donations accepted at First Security locations in Clinton, Conway,
Individual boxes of cereal Packets of instant oatmeal Granola bars Mac-and-cheese Ramen noodles Juice boxes Canned meals with pop-top lids Individually wrapped snacks Fruit cups Pudding cups Powdered milk
Greenbrier, Mayflower and Vilonia now through January. Thank you for helping us make a difference.
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A little Christmas shopping Shopping can be tiring as this little one proved last month during the Shop With a Cop event held at the Clinton Walmart on Dec. 18.
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