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TUESDAY, January 19 2016 / Vol. 2 Issue 3 / 75 cents
$2.099 million budget gets council approval
Coach Laura Tucker, Tori Johnson and her parents Melissa and Chris Johnson on signing day.
The Clinton City Council unanimously approved a $2.099 million budget for the city for 2016. The budget for each department is: • Fire - $104,250 • Police - $633,315 • Parks - $110,710 • Streets - $448,250 • Recycling - $30.382 • Zoning - $64,200 • Administration $637,790 Additionally $53,000 was budget-
ed for baseball/softball and $20,000 for animal control. Mayor Richard McCormac said if all goes as budgeted the city should be $53,000 in the black at the end of 2016. The councilors approved the budget unanimously at its Jan. 14 regular meeting; Johnny Moore was absent. The Water and Sewer Department
budget is separate. The council heard a report from the engineer working on the department's capital improvement plan. Oren Noble said the plan has been extended to 15 years instead of 10. He also suggested the city work on getting a grant to help See Budget on page 5
Senior signs to play
college softball Clinton athletic standout Tori Johnson has agreed to play softball for the Lady Eagles of Williams Baptist College next season. Johnson signed a letter of intent earlier this month. The 18-year-old senior began her soft-
ball career at the age of 5 when she started playing T-ball and the rest, as they say, is history. She is a three-time All Conference pick and a twotime All State player. "Tori really is the 'whole package,' a great person, student and athlete," says
Lady Eagles Coach Laura Tucker. "She has an excellent work ethic, which has allowed her to be so successful in all that she does." Tucker says John-
Briefs
'Hand' not real
Camry was struck by a southbound 2012 Lincoln. The Lincoln was driven by Ruben Carter, 67, of Ringgold, Louisiana. No injuries were reported. The report does not say if any citations were issued.
Store closings
Two area stores have announced that they are closing. In Damascus, the Neighborhood Walmart is one of the 269 stores the retail giant is closing worldwide. The store opened a year ago. It will close on Jan. 28, the company announced last week. In Bee Branch, Caldwell Feeds is closing. No further details were available at press time.
Counterfeit bills
Local law enforcement is working on a counterfeit money case. Phony $20 bills were reported by a Clinton restaurant. No other details were available by press time.
Rumors swirled earlier this month about a human hand being found at the Highway 65 road widening construction site in Bee Branch. The item was not a human hand, just a decoration or part of a costume. Though wires were visible in the "hand," the Van Buren County sheriff's office, in an abundance of caution, had the item X-rayed at the local hospital.
Mayor has wreck
Clinton Mayor Richard McCormac, 50, was involved in a two-car accident on Jan. 4, 2016, in downtown Clinton. According to a report from the Clinton Police Department, McCormac was turning from Highway 65 onto Main Street from the turn lane when his 1997 Toyota
See Softball on page 3
Shirley OKs budget
The Shirley City Council unanimously approved the 2016 budget at its meeting earlier this month. Re c orde r/Tre a surer Melissa Worthing noted that a slight change would have to be made to the budget to reflect the current minimum wage. The council also unanimously approved an ordinance on procedure for condemning and removing houses, buildings and structures constituting a nuisance within the corporate limits.
That's far enough Recent heavy rains have pushed the open water up the roadway on Highway 330 in Choctaw. This week's forecast calls for rain Thursday with highs in the mid-40s to lower 50s. Lows should be in the 20s and 30s.
Proposal allows concealed weapons at county offices The Van Buren County Quorum Court has a lot on its plate this week. According to the agenda six ordinances and 15 budget transfers will be considered. Among the ordinances scheduled
to be considered is one that would allow the possession of a concealed handgun on county property by certain individuals. The ordinance would allow elected officials to carry concealed weapons with the proper
permits. The weapons would not be allowed in courtrooms or at the sheriff's office or jail. Also to be decided is an ordinance to repeal ordinance 2015-31 levying a voluntary tax on real property to help pay
for furnishings at the new library. This proposed ordinance adds to that a 1 mill voluntary tax on personal property. It would be a 1 mill tax on real property and a 1 mill tax on personal property; the tax is voluntary.
Another ordinance would change office hours for county government on Mondays. Currently offices are open until 5 p.m. on Mondays. This ordinance would allow offices to close at 4:30 on Mondays
as they do the rest of the weekdays. The Quorum Court meeting is 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Courthouse Annex. It is open to the public.
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• Jason L. Lane, speeding, failure to pay appear, bond forfeited. • Tommy L. Warrick, failure to pay fines, guilty. • Jordan Dowell, assault-first degree, criminal mischiefsecond degree, endangering welfare of a minorthird degree, guilty. • Candice Barnett, no seat belt, failure to pay fines, failure to appear, guilty. • Cody Smith, backing up on highway, failure to appear, bond forfeited. • Carlton H. Crosston, failure to pay fines, guilty. • Kaleigh Coutermarsh, failure to pay fines, guilty. • Anthony Glenn Smith Jr., possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal trespasshouse or trailer, failure to appear, guilty. • Kentresa A. Treuter, failure to stop, bond forfeited. • Britny Lynn Wooden, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Jerry Passmore, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Bradford G. Simmons, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Justin Flanagan, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • William J. Kenkel, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Rosetta Marie McKee, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Emily Corine Parker, speeding, bond forfeited. • Ashley Nicole Traylor, speeding, bond forfeited. • Wayne T. Woolsey, speeding, bond forfeited. • A. Paige Nix, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Robert E. Durham, no seat belt, bond forfeited.
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District Court • Kim Wood Miller, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Robert Allan Ferrell, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Lewis C. McDonald, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Judy Darlene Lewis, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Byron G. Passmore, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Alexandra Nicole Causey, no drivers license, guilty. • Darrin W. Waymack, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Deborah H. Birdwell, speeding, bond forfeited. • Chandra Jones, expired vehicle license tags, bond forfeited. • Johnny L. Lankford, drinking in public, bond forfeited. • Stewart P. McEntyre, speeding, bond forfeited. • Eugene Franklin Morros, speeding, bond forfeited. • Sherrie Nannette Rievel, speeding, bond forfeited. • Joni S. Teague, theft of property, guilty. • Marcus E. Barnett, hunting on posted property without permission, bond forfeited. • Leasey M. Lovell, no drivers
license, guilty. • Jermey L. Story, assault-second degree on family member, guilty. • Tiffany Renee Doyle, driving on suspended or revoked license, guilty. • Jason R. Tumbleson, failure to pay fines, guilty. • Tracy L. Drake theft of services, not guilty. • Johnny R. Tacker, domestic batterythird degree, guilty. • Amanda F. Treat, batterythird degree, nol prossed. • Dustin D. Bradley, violation of protection order, guilty. • Theodore O’Neal, possession of drug paraphernalia, guilty. • Kimberly K. Greenlee, disorderly conduct, possession of drug paraphernalia, guilty. • Patricia D. Estes, public intoxication, guilty. • John T. Cullum, domestic batterythird degree, guilty. • Tiffany L. Medine, animal at large, guilty. • Cody L. Bramlett, domestic batterythird degree, nol prossed.
appear, guilty. • Kyle Andrew Ring, failure to pay fines, failure to appear, guilty. • Larry Daryl Collins, failure to pay fines, guilty; failure to appear, failure to pay fines, dismissed. • Alexander C. Wood, criminal trespass-house or trailer, driving on suspended or revoked license, failure to appear, failure to pay fines, guilty. • Cody R. Brawner, no tail lights, guilty; failure to pay fines, dismissed. • Matthew D. Doty, no proof of liability insurance, failure to appear, bond forfeited. • John T. Alexander, possession of controlled substance, failure to appear, guilty. • Glen Henson, disorderly conduct, guilty. • Janice Marie Merriman, failure to produce insurance proof, bond forfeited. • Richard Lee Norwood, no drivers license, dismissed. • Clay Aaron
Rainwater, speeding, bond forfeited. • Clayton P. Miley, failure to pay fines, guilty. • Chad M. Walton, failure to pay fines, guilty. • Seth M. Moore, failure to pay fines, guilty. • Brody A. Bishop, failure to pay fines, dismissed. • Brittany Marie Weaver Alters, no proof of liability insurance, guilty. • Jerry M. Huff, speeding, bond forfeited. • Vickie C. Jones, speeding, bond forfeited. • Shelly D. Bush, speeding, bond forfeited. • Mygan L. Pruitt, speeding, dismissed. • Lindy Glasper Jackson, speeding, bond forfeited. • Daniel Len Cullum, speeding, dismissed. • Lea E. Turner, speeding, bond forfeited. • Vicktoria Lynn Webb, failure to produce insurance proof, guilty. • Gregory Elvis Gillis, expired drivers license,
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bond forfeited. • Jody Carol Patton, no proof o f liability insurance, bond forfeited. • Riley Dean Bauer, failure to maintain control of vehicle, bond forfeited. • Michael D. Bresnahan, following too close, guilty. • Brandon S. Gardner, no proof of liability insurance, bond forfeited. • Louana M. Payne, violation of no contact order, nol prossed. • Calvin W. Sappington, expired vehicle license tags, bond forfeited. • Edwin O. Gallardo Reyes, failure to produce insurance proof, bond forfeited. • Norberto Martinez, speeding, bond forfeited. • Jerry N. Nitz, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Waylon Dale Bramlett, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • James Edward Warnken, speeding, bond See Page 3
Dec. 17, 2015
• Samuel Moore, failure to pay fines, failure to
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January 19, 2016 From Page 2 forfeited. • Kendall D. Bunker Miley, driving on suspended or revoked license, guilty • Coy Lee Bryant, drinking in public, bond forfeited. • Starlena Stowell, failure to produce insurance proof, guilty. • John L. Byers, no proof of liability insurance, guilty. • Jaron Farrell, possession of drug paraphernalia, guilty. • Kristine L. Queen, speeding, bond forfeited. • Roger D. McKnight, fictitious tagsimproper use of registration, guilty. • Sarah Lee Wiseman Ford, improper passing, bond forfeited. • Amanda L. Tice, permitting unauthorized minor to drive, guilty. • Tasha Burgess, driving on suspended or revoked license, guilty. • Elizabeth A. Gretz, no proof of liability insurance, guilty. • Alex L. Graham, speeding, guilty. • Zachary W. Gill, speeding, bond forfeited. • Van L. King, public intoxication,
bond forfeited. • Edward L. Whaley, overload over 1000 lbs., bond forfeited, • Diane Porter, littering, guilty. • Clayton H. Beavers, overload over 1000 lbs., bond forfeited. • Alex Wood, theft of property, guilty. • Kelly M. Huntly, public intoxication, guilty. • Ronnie R. Rzansa, disorderly conduct, dismissed; disorderly conduct, guilty. • Linda Lou Shelton, animal at large, nol prossed. • Kayla Lynn Bigelow, failure to produce insurance proof, guilty. • Jarrod M. Loar, speeding, bond forfeited. • Joshua C. McKibben, speeding, bond forfeited. • Joe Ray McHam, failure to pay registration, bond forfeited. • Troy Overstreet Jr., refusing to submit to breath test, drinking in public, guilty. • Darryl M. Chatman Jr., speeding, bond forfeited. • Adam C. Watson, speeding, bond forfeited. • Bobby Joe Nixon, domestic batterythird degree,
nol prossed. • Jordan K. Loague, speeding, bond forfeited. • Shawn Wilson, speeding, bond forfeited. • Richard M. Frederick, speeding, bond forfeited. • Alilene Lopez, no proof of liability insurance, guilty. • Kelsey N. Appleby, no vehicle license tags, guilty. • Bryan A. Blanchard, careless and prohibited driving, guilty. • Tonya P. Bratcher, theft of property, guilty. • Wendel Forrester, disorderly conduct, guilty. • Douglas L. Guinn, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Jacob L. Wallace, tagging requirements, bond forfeited. • Herman Joe England, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Robert Davis, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Lawrence W. Golden, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Roddie Utah Chapman, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Amanda Delynne Carson, no seat belt, bond
forfeited. • Anthony E. Norris, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Dale Alan Chambers, driving on suspended or revoked license, guilty. • Reed Garrett McBride, failure to pay registration, guilty. • Faith A. Jones, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Samuel Ray Mezo, no seat belt, guilty. • Amy Rose Lovell, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Kenneth Loomis, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Rickey L. Clark, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Kendra Yates, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Richard W. Wojcik, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Ronald D. Bonds, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Richard Sutton, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Tracy Renee Batts, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Beth A. Tribble, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Brittany N. Maxwell, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • George Oliver Hill, no seat belt, bond forfeited.
Softball from page 1
"She is one of the best I have ever coached," he said. "She is one I want in the game when it's on the line." Johnson also plays volleyball and basketball, but softball, says her dad Chris, has always been her favorite. She has played for several teams over the years, including the Beebe Blast Softball Organization. In addition to
son is an inspiration on and off the field. "We are very excited to have Tori join our softball program." Johnson's coach at Clinton, Joe Hudson, has no doubts that she will do well as a Lady Eagle. Even as a freshman, Johnson was a leader, Hudson said. Older girls looked up to her, he said.
Page 3 • Donnie Wilson, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Joel Henderson Paget, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Stephen Scott Ruff, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Christopher Shawn Adkison, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • C.A. Hornecker III, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Kelly M. Gardner, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Kathryn Elizabeth Davis, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Troy Walker Hopkins, no seat belt, bond forfeited. • Brenda M. Sandine, improper passing, bond forfeited. • Bryan A. Blanchard, leaving scene of an accident, guilty. • Robert B. Balsano Jr., driving left of center, guilty. • Jacob P. Barnard, doe deer prohibited, guilty. • Aaron D. John, tagging requirements, bond forfeited. • Thomas A. Bigler, night hunting, guilty. • Glen Henson, driving on suspended license, guilty. • Samuel Allen Toller, no seat belt,
bond forfeited. • William M. Wingate, driving on suspended or revoked license, failure to appear, failure to pay fines, guilty. • Kayla J. Burns, improper passing, guilty; failure to appear, dismissed. • Bert W. Lowe, improper passing, not guilty. • Suzanne M. Sheets, criminal trespass-house or trailer, nol prossed. • James J. Collins, public intoxication, guilty. • Penny Mahaney, possession of drug paraphernalia, guilty. • Lisa B. Nixon, disregarding traffic control device, driving without headlights, endangering welfare of a minorthird degree, guilty. • Todd Hastings, driving on suspended or revoked license, guilty. • Jennifer Mae Farrell, failure to pay fines, guilty. • Princess J Shildyer, shoplifting, guilty. • Misty Leann Buchanan, defective equipment, guilty.
sports, Johnson excels academically and holds down a job at Golden Girls fashion shop. She is the
daughter of Chris and Melissa Johnson of Clinton.
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Obituaries Carlos Emerson
Carlos Gene Emerson, age 79, of Dardanelle passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at his home. He was born October 15, 1936, at Alread, Arkansas, to the late Glyn Douglas and Ruby Jane McEntire Emerson. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Russellville. He loved hunting, fishing, spoiling his grandkids, watching sports and crime dramas and pestering. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Kenneth, Paul, Tommy, Steve and Dan Emerson. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Sue McEntire Emerson of Dardanelle; son and daughter-in-law Rickey and Thelma Jane Emerson of Cleveland, son Jimmy Emerson of Dardanelle; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Clyde Collins of Dardanelle, daughter and son-in-law Maranda and Scott Moore of Dardanelle; sister, Jane Brock, sister and brotherin-law Glenda and Doyle Tumbleson;
brother and sister-inlaw, Grady and Ginny Emerson, brother Dean Emerson, brother and sister-inlaw Aubrey and Marcia Mason; sister-inlaw, Lavern Emerson; sister-in-law Judy Opitz, sister-in-law, Ann Emerson; grandchildren, Kate Riggs, Sarah Hensley, Kelly Hughes, Deanna Spears, Scott Mahan, Brian Coleman, Jacob Moore, Brandon Coleman, Ethan Bishop, Mackenzie Moore; great grandchildren, Samantha and Drake Riggs, Joanna Young, Jake and Joseph Hensley, Kamryn and Payton Hughes, Emery Spears, and Brilee Coleman; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bobby Joe Stokes and Walter Smith officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.
New sweetener raises suspicions
There’s a new artificial sweetener that has just come out, allulose, aka D-psicose, erythrohexulose, and pseudofructose. Right now it is only available to food manufacturers as an additive, but give it a little time and we will all have access to it I’m sure. Those who developed allulose say that it is a naturally occurring low-calorie sugar that is converted from fructose (corn syrup). They do admit that the body cannot adequately break down this sugar but they argue that it is expelled harmlessly through the kidneys or the digestive system. All I can say is, we have heard this before, remember Olestra the fat sub-
stitute. The manufacturer’s research said that it too was harmlessly passed through the body, that is until people started eating it and having all kinds of problems. Artificial sweeteners have been established by studies, such as the one conducted at the Harvard School of Medicine, to trick the brain and lead to over-consumption of sweet foods, leading to even more obesity. I use honey whenever I can. It’s delicious and healthy. Don’t let that last word turn you off, or the term “Bee Spit.” Here are just a few of the things that honey can do: prevent dandruff, treat allergies and colds, boost immunity, and you can even use it to treat burns and wounds on your skin. -- Ron Henson, RN / Ozark Health Home Care 745-7004 opt.2
In Loving Memory of
Thelma Murray Shirley
Dick Ethington visited Thelma and Jimmy Murray Thursday night. Roy Young stopped by to visit Jimmy and Thelma Murray, and Steven and Belinda Murray Saturday morning. He is living at Russellville now. Joan Allen and her daughter Nona and Leonard Vandergriff of Fairfield Bay drove up to Jasper, sightseeing, and ate lunch last week. Wanda Poynor, Lavonne Barnum and her daughter Lisa went to Russellville shopping last week. Calla Linn visited her daughter in Nashville, Tennessee, during Christmas, and her sister Glenda Keenihan of Beebe and brother Ronnie Ward of Palma, eorgia, joined her there for a family visit. Calla's son Joe and Krista Linn and daughters Aurora and Aliza of Little Rock
Iris Garden Club
By Laura Davis
The Iris Garden Club met at Rhonda Davis' home on December 15 for their traditional Christmas luncheon.
visited her in Shirley for New Year's. Armon and Nancy Hensley attended a 65th birthday party for Nancy Jo Litaker, hosted by their daughter Ladonna and Terry Rushing of Rushing. Others who attended were Ed Litaker, Mack and Linda Litaker, Sue and Ted Allen of Fox, Latrisha and Zack Blair and two sons of Fox, Jody Litaker and son Jacob, Layton Reeves of Russellville and son Weston, granddaughter Autumn and husband and daughter Alana and Justin and Veronica Allen and two daughters of Choctaw. Thelma Murray attended the Van Buren County Cattlemen Association meeting Monday night. There was a record-setting crowd there.
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I saw my first snow for this winter Saturday, January 9, 2016. Sure was glad that it melted as it hit
A benefit meal of soup, chili, cornbread, dessert and more is available Saturday, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m., in the EH Club building between the Ruppert Baptist Church and Alread Fire Department. ACCDA hosts this event for the benefit of the Alread School Building Maintenance Fund.
Prior to the luncheon, Nancy Rana, president, brought a short business meeting to order. Betty Clark and Linda Mays were welcomed as our newest members. Members were treated to a wonderful lunch by Rhonda
Davis and co-hostesses Rita Bintliff, Vonda Crocker, Conie Reamey, Faye Rodgers, and Connie Starnes. Everyone enjoyed Rhonda's beautiful decorations and table settings. The next meeting will be held at
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The City of Clinton will be accepting applications for the position of Zoning Official. The deadline for all applications will be Thursday, January 28th at 4:30 p.m. For further information you may contact City Hall at
(501) 745-8110
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We Love and Miss You, Betty, Billy, Deanna, Dena and Mark
the car and ground. I am not ready for any bad weather. Marti’s Salon (Marti Maynard) and Heather’s Photography (Heather Nichols) are now located at one of the old Scotland School Buildings. 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). One Hundred and two Years Ago: An auto truck service between Clinton and Morrilton on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday was established. On the other days of the week, the auto truck service made the round trip from Morrilton to Scotland. The trip to Morrilton took 3 hours and the cost was 5 cents a mile.
Crabtree
Donnie Dean Thompson There is always a face before us, A voice we would love to hear, A smile we will always remember, Of a father we loved so dear. Deep in our heart lies a picture, More precious than silver or gold, It’s a picture of our father, Whose memory will never grow old.
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The staff of The VOICE of Van Buren County extends sincere condolences to all who have lost loved ones. If you wish to express your appreciation to friends, neighbors, family, church and community members with a Thank You on the obit page, call (501) 745-8040 or email voiceads@artelco.com.
Public's invited. It's Fun & Games Time the same day and place at 1:30 p.m. The EH Club invites the community to bring your own favorite games or join in with others. It's an opportunity to meet new people and see old friends. It's free. Also at the EH Club building it's ExerciseTime every Tuesday and Thursday beginning at 9 a.m. It's an opportunity to tone up, strengthen muscles and maybe lose some weight. It's free and open to the public. Donations for utilities are welcomed A low temperature of 12 degrees in Crabtree was reported two Sunday's ago when we also saw some snow flurries that lightly covered raised surfaces in some locations. And speaking of snow, old-timers Daniel Koone, Will Kingsley, Marshall Watson, Elbert Godfrey and Jake Hefner used to say that the number of fogs in August gave a "fair to midlin" idea of how often we'd see snow in the winter. 16 West residents Marge Koone and Genell Brown have decided to test this little piece of local folklore. They have their fog counts from August and are now counting the snowfalls. We'll let you know the results in the future. If you have information about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
the home of Susan Moore on January 27 at 2 p.m. Dr. James Solomon, a retired entomologist from the U.S. Forestry Service, will present the program, "All About Bees." Send your club news to voiceeditor@artelco.com
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Police Report High-speed chase
A high-speed chase involving three law enforcement agencies ended in a crash and the suspect escaping on foot. On Jan. 6, Clinton Police Officer James Burroughs reported that he noticed a white Ford truck and a blue Hyundai driving side-by-side on Highway 65 in Clinton. While he stopped the car a Van Buren County sheriff's deputy attempted to stop the truck, according to Burroughs' report. The deputy radioed that the truck would not stop. By the time the truck got to Choctaw, pursued by the deputy and Burroughs, it was traveling at speeds of up to 100 mph, the report states. Burroughs reported seeing items being thrown out the window of the truck. At Highway 65 and Highway 124, a Damascus police officer joined the pursuit, which turned onto Highway 124 West. The truck then turned onto Highway 285 heading toward Conway, then left onto West Republican Road where it smashed into a gas well gate at a high rate of speed, according to the report. The truck ended up stuck at the edge of some woods and the driver jumped out and fled into the woods, the report states. The officers were unable to locate the suspect.
Man attacked
A Greers Ferry man was attacked by two others inside the Cash Saver store in Clinton on Jan. 5, according to a report from the Clinton Police Department. The 47-year-old victim's wife said the attackers were her brother and nephew, according to the police report. There were several witnesses to the incident in which the attackers struck the man until he fell then began to kick him,
the report states. By the time police arrived, the attackers had fled. The victim's face was bleeding and scraped and he complained of pain in his ribs, the report states.
Police Department report. Items she is accused of taking include laundry detergent, baby wipes and colored pencils worth a total of $47. Her court date is set for Feb. 11, the report said.
Thefts reported
Johnson
Woman arrested
On Jan. 12, 2016, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff’s office, during a traffic stop, arrested 21-year-old Haley Johnson of Shirley. Johnson was a passenger in a vehicle with juveniles who had been drinking and there was alcohol in the vehicle, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. Johnson was charged with contributing to the delinquency of minors.
Theft citations
Anita Crutchfield, 26, of Fairfield Bay was issued a theft of property citation on Jan. 13 after being accused of leaving Walmart without paying for $162.02 worth of items, according to a Clinton Police Department report. The items included earrings, clothing, body spray and makeup, according to the report. She is scheduled to be in court on Feb. 18. Karlye Coffman, 30, of Cleveland was issued a theft of property citation on Jan. 12 after being accused of shoplifting at Walmart, according to a Clinton
Two medical instruments valued at $670 were reported stolen from an examination room at Dr. Jose Abiseid's office on Shake Rag Road, according to documents at the Clinton Police Department. The theft was reported on Jan. 12. Clinton Funeral Service owner Darriel Ezell reported to Clinton Police on Jan. 11 that someone had stolen the sign that was at the building site for his new location on Highway 65 just south of Clinton. He said the sign is valued at $175.
Storage units broken into
Four units at Graham Mini Storage and others at Choctaw Mini Storage were reported broken into on Jan. 12, according to separate reports at the Clinton Police Department. Both reports said it appeared that nothing was taken.
Correction
A news release from the Van Buren County sheriff’s office that was published in the Jan. 12, 2016, edition of The Voice incorrectly stated that Cody Lee Bramlett, 38, of Clinton had been charged with public intoxication after a Jan. 1, 2016, incident. Bramlett was charged only with misdemeanor battery in the third-degree.
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Budget from page 1 pay for the improvements. However, he said, the department would have to have rate increases in effect before it would be considered for a grant. McCormac said the public wants no stone left unturned to keep rates as low as possible. New Water Department Manager Todd Burgess said his department currently has 14 employees but he thinks he needs only 12 and hopes to get there through attrition. He reported that chemical costs for the month were rather low at $8,200. Also at the meeting:
Page 5 * Zoning official Dwight Wilson said the new occupational business licensing ordinance is going well. He reminded business owners that they have a couple of months left to register their business with the city. There is no fee for a license this year, but in 2017 there will be a $25 charge. He also said the Nature Conservancy will pay for wall damage in the park caused by recent flooding. * Parks director Charles Wilson said some of the walking trail had to be blocked off because of flooding. He said about 400 feet of fencing will need to be replaced after the flooding. More than
30 truckloads of debris have been removed. * Dwight Wilson said Tractor Supply would hold a soft opening on Feb. 13 before its Feb. 20 official opening. * McCormac reported on behalf of the Airport Commission that the new hangars are awaiting a final walk-through and will be ready by the end of the month. * Animal Control director Reta Tharp reported that in 2015 there were 118 animals picked up in the city limits. The City Council meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Airport meeting room. The meetings are open to the public.
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The Voice is listening .... A letter from the county judge
January – 2016
Well, 2015 is in the History book. As we enter into 2016, I would like to give you, the Citizens, an update on the roads and economic happenings of 2015. As well as projects for 2016. The first item in this report is the amount of work completed in 2015: *Tons of Gravel 113.000 tons Miles of 4” gravel and Drainage improvements 35.8 miles Asphalt Overlay 8.l miles Chip & Seal Overlay 7.0 miles New Chip & Seal 13.7 miles Total Road Improvements 64.6 miles
For the past 5 years, these are the totals for road work completed: *Tons of Gravel 715,000 tons Miles of 4” Gravel and Drainage Improvements 229.6 miles Asphalt Overlay 69.9 miles Chip & Seal Overlay 57.5 miles New Chip & Seal Roads 40.0 miles Total Road Improvements 397.0 miles *Tons of Gravel is all gravel that is hauled to the Road Improvement of 4” or more Gravel and includes gravel for washouts, driveway culvert replacements, bad spots in the roads, etc. It doesn’t include the 1/2 “ chip gravel for the Chip & Seal overlay and New Chip & Seal. 2016 plans for road improvement are as follows: Tons of Gravel: 125,000 tons Miles of 4” Gravel and Drainage Improvements 46.4 miles Asphalt Overlay 4.1 miles Chip & Seal Overlay 13.2 miles New Chip & Seal 14.8 miles Total Improved Miles
78.5 miles
Beginning in March, 2016, there will be Community meetings in eleven (11) different areas of the County explaining and getting input from the local citizens on road work and other County items. This has been done for the past six (6) years during the Springtime. A schedule will be published in the local papers, advertised on local radio, and local fire department notifications. I look forward to seeing everyone at these meetings!!
ECONOMIC HAPPENINGS IN V AN BUREN COUNTY IN 2015
• Petroleum prices remain at an 8-year low. This had a positive effect on the Road Department, Sheriff’s Office and Solid Waste Department budgets for 2015. • Highway 65 in Clinton is complete and Highway 65 between Damascus and Bee Branch is scheduled for completion in 2016. Bid letting is scheduled for the section from Bee Branch to Clinton in the Fall of 2016.
• 2015 Tourism dollars won’t be reported till March of 2016. But early data shows a revenue increase of 5-10% . • Global Foods completed first full year of production. They are employing about 40 fulltime employees and more products are being produced. • Cash Savers completed the first full year operation with positive results. • Wal-Mart completed their store remodeling in 2015. The Clinton Wal-Mart continues to show growth and celebrated with twenty employees having 25 years or more seniority. • Sales Tax Revenue increased over 3% after discounting for payback on rebates. • Real Estate Sales units for 2015 in the County overall were down 3% but Fairfield Bay was up 24%. Total Sales Value of sales in the County increased by 4% per unit. • The Labor Department statistics in January, 2015 showed for Van Buren County - 6,375 in Labor Force, 5,825 Employed and an unemployment rate of 8.7%. Most recent data for October 2015 showed 6,575 in Labor Force, 6,175 Employed and an unemployment rate of 6.2%. • Fairfield Bay Conference Center reported 40% growth in visitors from the first to second year in business. Total visitors were 14,000 in 2015. • In December, 2015, Mr. Deaton, Ozark Health Administrator, gave his annual report to the Quorum Court on the state of Ozark Health versus 2014. Financials showed that revenue was up .6% but expenses were down 2.8%. Hospital admission, Hospital Patient days, and Nursing Home Patient days were down but emergency room visits, imaging procedures and lab tests were up. This was a very favorable report that shows our medical facilities are financially sound and growing. We are very blessed that we have one of the best rural health care systems in Arkansas. • In the past 4 years, Fairfield Bay has grown their major tourism events from two to nine. • All communities have many events going on during the year. This not only brings out the local people but brings in visitors from out of the County. This helps bring in revenue plus creates jobs for our citizens. Tourism generates $60,000,000.00 and 550 jobs for Van Buren County. • A total of $93,000.00 in GIF grants was received through our State Legislators to fund projects in the County. Clinton Street lighting, Fairfield Bay electronic sign, Conference Center door, Senior Center kitchen supplies, Literacy Counsel, Nursing School, and the Van Buren County library. • We appreciate our State Legislators working with the Mayors and County Judge in getting these funds. • Clinton Chamber reports an all time high membership of 127 . • Final positive indicator is that both sale barns in Damascus and Clinton have favorable sales volumes. On the not so positive side are Natural Gas and Cattle prices. • Natural Gas began to be a very important
part of Van Buren County beginning in 2005 and grew into an economic engine that produced almost $200 million economic impact for Van Buren County in 2014. But because of continued slides of natural gas prices and huge reserves of natural gas supplies, at present time, there is no drilling in the Fayetteville Shale area.
To look back at what happened, we need to go back and look at the price start in 2006. During 2006-2007, the price per MCF was between $6.00-$8.00, in 2008 prices soared to almost $14.00 but quickly reducing to $4.00 - $5.00 range in 2009 and remained at that level except for a period of time in 2012 when it fell to $2.00. Finally in 2015 price per MCF ranged from $2.00 - $3.00. The amount of natural gas drilling rigs has reduced from almost 1000 rigs in 2009 to less than 200 rigs today. Two reasons are that there are huge reserves of natural gas and improvements in technology. Many of the people I talk to in the industry feel this reduction in price will last all of 2016 and may start slowly improving in 2017. They feel that the demand for natural gas will increase as more electric power plants switch to natural gas and the plants making liquefied natural gas will increase the Domestic and Export markets for Natural Gas. There are rumors of natural gas production layoffs, but as of the writing of this article, no notification has been received. In 2014, cattle prices reached an all time high. Since that time prices have been reduced by 30 – 40%. There is a total of 19,000 cattle in Van Buren County and 1,640,000 in Arkansas. Both industries are commodity markets and vary with the supply and demand of that market. Some of Van Buren County Events for 1st Quarter in 2016: • (Clinton) UACCM LPN School began January 12, 2016. • (Clinton) The New Van Buren County Library opens March, 2016. • Tractor Supply (Clinton) opens February, 2016. • (Clinton) C.G. Bolden Day, February 19, 2016. • (Clinton) Community Pot-Luck, February 19, 2016 • Fairfield Bay Chamber open house, February 18, 2016. • Two new businesses opening during 1st Quarter in Fairfield Bay. • Fairfield Bay Bowling Alley is newly reopened. In conclusion, I hope this information on roads, economic status, economic development, and upcoming events give you an overall picture of what is going on in Van Buren County. Thanks and God Bless!! Roger Hooper
Does beef really cause cancer? (Editor's note: A recent Ron's Chicken Soup column that talked about the ill-effects of eating red meat brought out some opposing views. Here they are.)
As information about the risks associated with diet and lifestyle become increasingly available to consumers, many folks have voiced concerns about the inclusion of red meat in their diets. To make the best informed choices possible, it’s important to recognize and understand small but significant differences in how different kinds of meat are categorized by the Food
and Drug Administration, the World Health Organization and other agencies. In October of last year, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a division of the World Health Organization, issued a report evaluating the consumption of both red meat and processed meat. You may have seen social media posts summarizing the report, with headlines such as “This meat
causes cancer,” followed by an image of sausages and bacon. The report classified processed meats as “carcinogenic to humans,” and that based on sufficient evidence, the consumption of processed meats causes an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
The report also classified the consumption of red meat as “probably carcinogenic to humans,” based on “limited evidence.” At this point, it is uncertain as to what sort of impact this See Beef Letter 1 on Page 7
By Cindy Wilson and Donette Spann
The topic surfaced in a recent issue of The Voice that vegetarianism is the way to go and that red meat is a killer. I’d like to take this editorial to explain why red meat is the ‘in’ thing and why you should include it in a healthy
diet. The most important thing we can do as Americans to live healthfully, along with physical activity, is to choose a balanced diet including a variety of nutrient-rich foods such as whole See Beef Letter 2 on Page 7
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Beef Letter 1 from Page 6 report will have on red meat consumption. But in an effort to help consumers make the best possible choice, let’s take a moment to define some key terms. First, let’s define the difference between “processed meats” and “red meat.” According to the World Health Organization, red meat refers to all meat muscle from mammals including cows, pigs, lamb and goat. Processed meats are those meats that have been transformed through salting, curing, fermentation, smoking or other processes that affect flavor or improve preservation. Examples of processed meat include ham, sausages, corned beef, jerky and canned meats. There have been other reports in the
past that have sought to link meat consumption and cancer, but the impact on demand appeared to be relatively short lived. The media landscape has changed significantly, however, with the advent of the Internet and social media. The IARC reports that each 50 gram (1.8 oz) portion, consumed daily, increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 18 percent. The average consumer does not have a background in life expectancy statistics or an inclination to model risk behaviors. However, they do have an abundance of common sense, especially when it comes to consumption of foods that are deeply rooted in tradition, across cultures, and have been shown to provide sustenance over the millennia.
It should be noted that red meat is the 939th agent found by the IARC to increase the risk of cancer. Examining the inter-relationship among all these agents (including air, work environments, etc.) and understanding the true level of risk from each one is outside the scope of the work of IARC. In the meantime, the world population has grown from about 3.2 billion in the early 1960’s to around 7.5 billion today, and will likely be at 9 billion in another 25 years. During the past 50 years, global life expectancy has risen from about 55 to well above 70. Some of that improvement is certainly due to modern medicine and reductions in child mortality. It is also due to the fact that as incomes have risen across all regions of the world, it has led to better nutrition, including higher consumption of meat protein. While eating a portion of processed meat every day could increase the risk (which may be quite low to begin with) by 18 percent, how
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does that risk change if people stop eating meat and instead seek to find nourishment from less nutritional foods? Consumers well remember all the fuss about cholesterol and fat and heart disease. This led to a dramatic change in food consumption as manufacturers tripped over each other to replace fat with sugar. Today the consumer is more obese, and new science tells us that risks from fatty foods may not be as dire. WHO reminds us of the 939 risks out there. Fair enough. But the ride is too short and precious to hide in a bunker, breathing filtrated air and eating celery sticks. (This article was adapted from an article written by Dr. Tom Troxel, retired Beef Cattle Specialist with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture and additional information from the World Health Organization. For more information on beef cattle production or nutrition call the Van Buren County Extension office at (501)745-7117.)
The Van Buren County Fair will award two scholarships in 2016. One Creative Arts Scholarship and one Livestock Scholarship will be awarded to graduating seniors from the county fair area. Application due date is March 1, 2016. Criteria: Applicants must be a graduating senior from the Van Buren County Fair area (Clinton, Shirley, and South Side Schools) planning to enroll in an institute of higher education (Community College, University, Technical or Trade College) in the fall and
pursue at least a twoyear course of study. Selection will be based on the applicant’s leadership skills, community involvement and school activities and school academics. Applicants must participate in at least two of five areas of the fairs. The areas are: Creative Arts, Livestock, Youth Talent, Beauty Pageant ad Community Service to the Fair Application forms may be found at vanburencountyfair.org. For more information contact Corrine Weatherly at 501745-8100.
Hunger Run set The fourth annual Clinton Hunger Run has been set for 9 a.m. Saturday, March 26, in downtown Clinton. This is a certified 5k Run/Walk to benefit the food banks of Van Buren County. Fun for all ages with medals, chip timing, mat start, live music, food and drink,
games, and more. Everyone is invited to attend to help cheer on our runners. Run/Walk registration is $20 for adults, $15 for age 18 and under, and $55 for family of 4. Sign up by March 13 to reserve a T-shirt. Visit www.clintonhungerrun.com for more information.
Beef Letter 2 from Page 6
dition proteins from plants are often in a less digestible, less usable form. A comparison of animal and plant protein reflects that a 3-ounce serving of lean beef (a serving about the size of your palm) provides 25 grams of protein in just 154 calories. It would take 6 tablespoons of peanut butter (564 calories), 1¾ cups of black beans (382 calories), or 3 cups of quinoa (666 calories) to provide the same amount of protein. Plus, as an opinion, beef tastes a lot better than a soy burger or tofu to get the daily protein needed to maintain a healthy diet. Research also shows that eating lean beef can help lower cholesterol levels as part of a hearthealthy diet and lifestyle. Ask any beef producer how they feel about the animals they are raising today, they’ll tell you its healthy and lean and good for you. They take pride in their product and know they are providing a safe, wholesome and HEALTHY protein for Americans and the world. For more information about healthy beef and the nutrition it provides, visit www. beefitswhatsfordinner.com. (Donette Spann is the Arkansas Beef Council Coordinator and the liaison for the Arkansas Cattlemen's Association.)
grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy and protein-rich foods like lean beef. A 3-ounce serving of lean beef provides a powerhouse of 10 essential nutrients, such as protein, zinc and iron, for about 150 calories, on average. Through scientific research, nutrition education and increased lean beef availability, farmers and ranchers are committed to helping Americans enjoy lean beef as part of a healthy diet. Animal proteins contain all nine essential amino acids our bodies require. These essential amino acids can’t be synthesized in the body and must be supplied from the foods in our diet. While protein can be found in both plant and animal foods, animal-based proteins (meat) have been shown to be more readily usable by the body than plant proteins. In ad-
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Honor Roll South Side High School Honor Roll Second nine weeks and semester
Pictured are Shirley students and presenter Carole Evans at the January session with their new book, "Sneezy the Snowman." The coucil encourages parents to start reading to their children early in life to promote and instill the love and value of reading.
Literacy council leaps into action A Van Buren County Literacy Council member goes monthly to the Special School and the Headstart pro-
grams in Shirley and Clinton to read to and promote the love of reading. Basic pre-reading skills are demonstrat-
ed in each session as the books are presented. Each child is given a book to take home for their personal library.
School Menus Shirley Schools
Jan. 19 – Breakfast: Oatmeal, Goldfish grahams, spice apples, pears, cereal. Lunch: Turkey tacos, seasoned pintos, spiced apples, Rice Krispy Treat. Jan. 20 – Biscuit and sausage, gravy, grapes, fruit juice, cereal. Lunch: Chili, crackers, broccoli w/ Ranch, cucumber salad, applesauce, cinnamon roll. Jan. 21 – Scrambled eggs, toast, jelly, fruit cocktail, fruit juice, cereal. Lunch: Baked ham, mashes potatoes, sweet potato crunch, blackeyed peas, fruit cocktail, bread stick. Jan. 22 – Mini pancakes, banana, pineapple, cereal. Lunch: Vegetable beef soup, peanut butter and honey sandwich, apple slices. Jan. 25 – Ham and cheese biscuit, pineapple, fruit juice, cereal. Lunch: Chicken sandwich, tater tots, celery/carrot sticks. Jan. 26 – Chocolate chip muffin and yogurt or Cereal and yogurt, peaches/ pears. Lunch: Pork stir fry, steamed rice, braised greens, fruit salad, cheese cake with cherry topping. Jan. 27 – Chicken tender in a biscuit, blueberries, banana slices, cereal. Lunch: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, strawberry/ banana surprise, gar-
lic toast. Jan. 28 – Cheese toast, pineapple/ grapes, fruit juice, cereal. Lunch: Oven fried chicken, baked potato, broccoli/ cranberry salad, apple crisp, cheese biscuit. Jan. 29 – French toast sticks, strawberries, orange smiles, cereal. Lunch: Crispito w/cheese, jalapeno rice, spicy pintos, tropical fruit, Snickerdoodle.
Clinton Junior & Senior High
Jan. 25 – Breakfast: Cereal, Goody Bun, applesauce. Lunch choices: Fiesta burrito or cheeseburger, tomatoes, lettuce, orange juice, box of raisins. Jan. 26 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch choices: Chili cheese fries and bread sticks or turkey and cheese flatbread melt, steamed broccoli, black bean salad, cucumber slices, banana, mixed fruit, or garden salad. Jan. 27 – Breakfast: Egg and cheese wrap, pears. Lunch choices: Honey baked ham or chicken sticks, both with rolls and mashed potatoes, green beans, baked beans, buttered corn, juice box, diced pears. Jan. 28 – Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, blueberries. Lunch choices: Hamburger pizza and assorted baked chips
or grilled chicken flatbread melt, candied carrot slices, grape tomatoes, mixed green salad, apple, diced peaches or garden salad. Jan. 29 – Breakfast: Cereal, Graham crackers, pineapple. Lunch choices: Corn dog nuggets and chocolate chip cookie or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, string cheese and sugar cookie, celery sticks, baby carrots, applesauce cup, sliced strawberries.
Clinton Elementary & Intermediate
Jan. 25 – Breakfast: Cereal, doughnut, applesauce. Lunch: Chicken patty, creamed potatoes, green beans, hot roll, mixed fruit. Jan. 26 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, pears. Lunch: Vegetable beef soup, crackers, grilled cheese sandwich, salad, pineapple. Jan. 27 – Breakfast: Cereal, French toast sticks, mixed fruit. Lunch: Hot dog, coleslaw, potato wedges, pears. Jan. 28 – Breakfast: Ham and cheese biscuit, raisins. Lunch: Mexican pie, spicy refried beans, applesauce. Jan. 29 – Breakfast: Cereal, blueberry muffin, spiced apple slices. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, carrot sticks with Ranch, corn.
All A’s, Nine Weeks 7th Grade: Flossie Glinski, Cody Hall, Gus Holland, Parker Hutchins, Mary Payne 8th Grade: Katlyn Downes, Dillon Hall 9th Grade: Carolynn Gardner 10th Grade: Matthew Bramlett, Addi Freeman, Pierce Grissen, Hannah Hall, Emily Payne 11th Grade: Miranda Lamb, Beau Pennington, Madison Sayles 12th Grade: Katie Clark, Hunter Hall, Rachel Lawrence, Mason Linn, Sara Maulden, Alicia Raney, Jessie Wilcox All A’s, Semester 7th Grade: Flossie Glinski, Cody Hall, Gus Holland, Parker Hutchins, Mary Payne 8th Grade: Kaylyn Downes, Dillon Hall 9th Grade: Jacob Burroughs, James Fore, Carolynn Gardner 10th Grade: Carson Bush, Addi Freeman, Pierce Grissen, Emily Payne, Ashley Shepard 11th Grade: Kyla Duvall, Lee Guinn, Miranda Lamb, Beau Pennington, Madison Sayles 12th Grade: Kelsey Clay, Jessie Wilcox, Abbi Wyatt A’s and B’s, Nine Weeks: 7th Grade: Corbin Ball, Sevan Bigelow-Hurt, Tristen Crites, Kyle Downes, Hannah Farley, Harrison Hall, Hannah Maulden, Kylie Maulden, Luke Permenter, Samantha Ratliff 8th Grade: Blake Battles, Lane Clark, Ayden Griffith, Maggi Huddleston, Marissa Lamb, Stormi McHam, Caleb McJunkins, Jacob McJunkins, Brady Parish, Jake Quattlebaum, William Salinas, Daylan Smith, Emery Squires, Alexis Tumbleson, Tyler Wilson 9th Grade: Jacob Burroughs, Alexa Carter, Kelly Clay, Jacob Farley, James Fore, Reanon Harris, Toni Lamb, Katie Neal, Chyann Ogle, Timothy Ward, Johnathan Wright, Lauren Taylor, Rebekah Tilley 10th Grade: Rickey Barnum, Carson Bush, Breanna Huggins, Eli Leonard, Ashley Shepard, Garrett Wren 11th Grade: Kyla Duvall, Madisyn Griffith, Lee Guinn, Makenzie Mosley,
Clay Williams 12th Grade: Kylie Bonds, Kelsey Clay, Casey Deckard, Brian Dumas, Clay Evans, Donald Farley, Leah French, Colter Hinchey, Trey Hinchey, Tyler Lemings, Dylan Purviance, Bryce Sawyer, Abi Wyatt A’s and B’s, Semester 7th Grade: Corbin Ball, Sevan Bigelow-Hurt, Tristen Crites, Kyle Downes, Hannah Farley, Harrison Hall, Hannah Maulden, Kylie Maulden, Luke Permenter, Samantha Ratliff, Tommy Raymo 8th Grade: Blake Battles, Maggi Huddleston, Marissa Lamb, Stormi McHam, Caleb McJunkins, Jacob McJunkins, Jake Qualttlebaum, William Salinas, Alexis Tumbleson, Tyler Wilson 9th Grade: Alexa Carter, Kelly Clay, Jacob Farley, Reanon Harris, Toni Lamb, Katie Neal, Chyann Ogle, Lauren Taylor, Johnny Walley, Timothy Ward, Johnathan Wright 10th Grade: Matthew Bramlett, Hannah Hall, Sarah Hensley, Breanna Huggins, Eli Leonard, Caitlyn Walthall, Garrett Wren 11th Grade: Madisyn Griffith, Taylor Holland, MaKenzie Mosley, Sarah VanEsch, Clay Williams 12th Grade: Kylie Bonds, Katie Clark, Casey Deckard, Brian Dumas, Donald Farley, Leah French, Hunter Hall, Regan Henrickson, Mason Linn, Billy McCool, Dylan Purviance, Alicia Raney, Austin Sayles
Clinton Intermediate Second nine weeks All A's 4th grade: Stone Belonie, Izabell Biggs, Sam Brown, Dawson Burgess, Madeline Cabana, Natalie Farmer, Faith Garrett, Ely Hagans, Trammell Hastings, Brady Horton, Drake Huggins, Dylan Jones, Gracee Linville, Abigail Parks, Daniel Prince, Taylor Puckett, Lillian Smith, Mason Smith, Lindsey Sykes, Allyson Wallace, Matthew White, Lacey Williams, Lily Woodward 5th grade: Olivia Barnett, Ethan Biggs, Jerod Brown, Maggie Deckelman, Peyton Gray, Carleigh Henderson, Russ Hensley, Abby Jackson, Kinley Keith, Sheldon Lowder, Katie McJunkins, Emily Pilkington, Aubrey Reece, Annabelle Sowell, Cassidy Woods
6th grade: Daniel Andrus, Alexa Booher, Krystin Coats, Emily Crook, Abbigail Hagans, Arillia Huereca, Ashley James, Gracie Lee, Anna Belle Reece, Erika Sykes, Katelyn Thatcher, Ashlyn Watson A's & B's 4th grade: Anna Berry, Remington Bradley, Gracie Branscum, Michael Byrd, Conner Clute, Mackenzie Cook, Shelby Cope, Donald Durham, Anna Elliott, Matthew Ezell, Savannah Gardner, Cadence Gifford, Leah Grimes, Hunter Huett, Aiden King, Erin Koonce, Abigail Lowder, Carson McCormac, Chloe Miley, Hannah Mooney, Jacey Pearson, Dagon Riley, Cassady Russell, Kaylee Sheppard, Austin Smith, Samuel Solomon, Colton Story, Kristina Thatcher, William Tice, Tristen Treece, Rylan Ward, Zane Widener, Jancey Wilson, Jayleigh Wooten 5th grade: Jimmy Arnold, Emmaleigh Bigelow, Wendy Blantz, Ashlyn Brewer, Natalie Brock, Keegan Campbell, Jaime Cifuentes, Braeton Collins, Levi Collins, Emma Cooley, Hope Cooley, Colter Davis, James Brody Emberton, Kaitlyn Grable, Jaiden Green, Savannah Haines, Kamryn Harper, Liam Harper, Trevor Jenkins, Titus Johnson, Eston Kazi, Reese McDonald, Carter McGinley, Catherine Mills, Bo Nail, Ashlyn Robinson, Landon Rose, Clover Sienko, Arrianna Sorg, Sydney Standridge, Randi Lynn Stripling, Drake Taylor, Hannah Turner, Madelynn Turner, Lillian Ward, Daniel Williams, Wyatt Winchester 6th grade: Gerald Arnold, Anna Battenfield, Charlie Bonds, Spirit Booher, Emily Brewer, Sophia Cabana, Lucille Daugherty, Cody Davis, Cyera Durham, Nicholas Epley, Randi Erby, Ely Ethridge, Dallas Gannon, Alyssa Gee, Bailey Gottsponer, Nyza Green, Jacob Hutto, Kylie Jackson, Hannah Lewis, Riley McDaniel, Karina Nava, Kendall Pounds, Alexis Ragland, Kami Reeves, Faith Risola, Sarah Scroggins, Haley Sorg, Faith Taylor, Andrew Warford, Nathaniel Warrick, Megan Wells, Calli Jo West, Trista Willard, Dageus Wilson, Nathan Witt, Devon Wooten
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Blue Devils win pair The Shirley Blue Devils returned to confer-
ence play after the Christmas break with two victories in the first week of January. The Devils defeated the Rural Special Rebels 56 to 32 on Tuesday with a balanced attack that had 13 players in the scoring column. Junior Easton Freeman led all scorers with 15 points. On Saturday Shirley defeated the Timbo Tigers 62 to 34. Power forward Jed Privitt (in photo) led all scorers with 16 points. Freeman and Joe Owen contributed 12 each in the victory. (Photo by Tim Widener)
ACRDC scholarship
Brittany MCDonald has been awarded the Alread Community Resource Development Corporation Iris Derow Scholarship. The daughter of Dolores and Terry McDonald, Brittany is a sophomore at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where she is majoring in psychology with a minor in philosophy. She is a graduate of Hector High School. The scholarship is awarded annually based on financial need, leadership, and academic achievement, with special consideration given to applicants with an intention of pursuing a degree in a helping profession. ACRDC members and their immediate families are eligible.
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Scholarship fund awarded The final distribution of the Tiffany Nance Scholarship Fund was awarded to Eric Webster on January 7. Pictured are Melvin Browning, Webster, Wanda Shannon and Angela Cotton. Tiffany was killed in a car wreck October 10, 2009, while going to a choir competition with director Carol Gray Hutto. Tiffany was a student at Clinton Junior High School.
Holidays at SALC
Step 1: Gather a list of names Step 2: Make an order for food from store Step 3: Pick up food Step 4: Fill 100 boxes with food Step 5: Call each person on the list to schedule a pickup time Step 6: Distribute all the food to families in need When you break it down like this, it looks fairly simple, just follow these six easy steps to help your community. It sounds almost like an infomercial you would see on TV. Well, this is what happens every year at this time at the Shirley Alternative Learning Center. The coordinator of the Food for Kids food pantry, Angie Williams, along with
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the help of SALC director, Randy Roberson, and all the students of their classes, order, pack, and distribute approximately 100 food boxes every Thanksgiving and again at Christmas. These boxes not only include the “everyday food” they give to families throughout the school year but also all the fixings for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner complete with turkey or ham, pumpkin pie, and rolls. They cannot do it all alone, however. Each year donations come in from all over the community. This year was no different. As always, almost like clockwork, every few weeks, Gene Kortz, brings over what he calls “a little bit of food and a little bit of
money” from the donations collected at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fairfield Bay. No matter if it is a lot or a little, every donation is greatly appreciated at the food pantry. Walmart, The Knights of Columbus, Zeta Sigma sorority, Full Gospel Tabernacle, Shady Grove Baptist Church, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Shirley Community Church, Fairfield Bay News, Shirley Church of Christ, All Christian Faith Church, and a multitude of others both individuals and groups have made monetary donations and/or food donations to the pantry as well. The students and staff of SALC would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to
each and every one who has donated to the food pantry. Without your help none of this would be possible. Appreciation also goes to Kerri Tindall and Andrea Cowell who hosted a food drive as a part of their “Hunger Games” lessons in their classes in high school. A box was set up in the office for each grade 7-12 to deposit their donations of non-perishable foods. The students and staff contributed a great amount of food to the food pantry. If anyone would like to make donations or request a box feel free to contact Angie Williams at (501) 723-4907 or e-mail angie.williams@shirley.k12. ar.us.
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Bright and cheerful they entered a new day For they cherished the memories of yesterday For they had names and not just numbers And they were wide awake while the rest of the creek slumbers Hogan complimented his crew And made some suggestions that were new They were the results of a dream of last night They all laughed when he said “I saw the light” In a more serious note he made his plea “You know there’s miles and miles of creek where we swim free” “So we need to respect its wishes from even the minnows to the largest fishes” To the many people for miles around We intend to serve while out of sight and without a sound! oldmanocean
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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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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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Congratulation to those of you who identified last week's photo as the Mount Zion General Baptist Church. If you can identify this Church call 745-8040. (Remember to send a history of your Church.) 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 362-3807
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
Mount Zion General Baptist - see brief history on page 15
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Fishing Report
Last week, a marina on Norfork Lake was contracted to move a boat from Bull Shoals to Norfork. The boat had just been purchased, and was carrying adult zebra mussels on its hull and in its bilge area. The marina workers reported the vessel to the AGFC, and it was quarantined until it can be thoroughly cleaned and dried to kill the mussels and prevent their spread. The AGFC would like to thank those marina workers and everyone else who takes the time to clean their boats of all debris before moving from one lake to the next. Visit cleandraindry.org for ways you can help fight the spread of invasive species in our state’s waters.
Central Arkansas
Lake Conway
(Updated 01-132016) Bates Field and Stream (501-4701846) said bream are fair on worms fished about 20 feet away from the bank. Crappie are slow, but a few have been caught on minnows and jigs in deeper water (8 feet or so). Bass are slow. Catfishing is very good on limb lines baited with cut shad, worms and stink bait.
Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)
(Updated 01-132016) James Dillard at Tailwater Fishing Company (501-2071770) said expect high flows for the next several weeks as the Corps of Engineers begins to lower the lake level. The fishing
will still be great, but will have to be done from a boat.
Greers Ferry
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 474.14 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 462.04 msl). (Updated 01-132016) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level is 12.14 feet above normal pool and is holding steady. Crappie have moved shallow in some of the flooded bushes up the rivers and some good ones are being caught on jigs and minnows. The deeper lake fish can be caught 15 to 25 feet deep around any wood on the same baits. Walleye are staging for their run upriver and are gathered around bridge
pilings and points. More walleye are suspended for the most part off the ends of big flats next to the channels. Try trolling large crankbaits in both areas. Bass fishing is good right on the bank on sunny and cloudy days with a spinner bait. Deeper fish can be caught on a crankbait, jig or Carolina rig. White bass and hybrid bass are in the rivers chasing shad and out in 25 to 70 feet of water chasing shad in the main lake. Spend some times looking for schools of bait in your electronics and you’ll find the whites and hybrids nearby. Spoons, in-line spinners and swim baits are working well. On some days, you can catch the river fish on grubs up as shallow as 5 feet.
Lake Maumelle
(Updated 01-132016) Jolly Roger’s Marina said the water is 0.5 feet above the spillway and the surface water temperature is 49 degrees. Bass are biting well in 10 to 15 feet of water on jerk baits and deadsticked wacky-rigged worms. Spotted bass are biting well on jigs and crankbaits in 10 to 15 feet of water. White bass are excellent west of the Old Jolly Rogers Marina and at the Arkansas Highway 10. They’re hitting deep-diving Bomber and Bandit crankbaits on the east side of the bridge and Rooster Tails and a jig-and-grub com-
bo on the west side of the bridge. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs fished around brush on the edges of river channel bends in 20 to 25 feet of water. Bream are slow. Catfishing is fair on chicken livers, live bream and stinkbait fished in 15 to 20 feet of water.
Arkansas River (Little Rock Pool)
(Updated 01-132016) The folks at Fish ’N Stuff (501834-5733) said the water is way too high, swift and muddy to put a boat on right now. The current is strong enough to pull a boat under. No one should try to venture on the river until the flow gets back down below the small craft advisory.
Clear Lake
(Updated 0113-2016) McSwain Sports Center (501945-2471) said the water is clear and a little low. Bream are slow Crappie are biting well on minnows and jigs fished around old Christmas trees and other sunken brush. Bass are biting well on spinnerbaits slow-rolled in deep water. Catfishing is slow.
North Arkansas
White River (Bull Shoals Tailwater)
(Updated 01-132016) Berry Brothers Guide Service (870453-2424) said the White River has seen heavy generation all week with no wad-
able water. All of the lakes on this system are well above seasonable power pool and we should encounter lower levels of generation, on our tailwaters, with some wadable water, until flooding clears downstream, when we will encounter high levels of generation. The Catch and Release section below Bull Shoals Dam is closed from Nov. 1, 2015 to Jan. 31, 2016, to accommodate the brown trout spawn. The State Park will be seasonal Catch and Release for the same period. All brown trout must be immediately released. In addition, night fishing is prohibited in this area during this period. The hot spot has been Bull Shoals State Park. The hot flies were olive woolly buggers (sizes 8-10), Y2Ks (sizes 12-14), prince nymphs (size 14), zebra midges (black with silver wire and silver bead or red with silver wire and silver bead, sizes 16-18), pheasant tails (size 14), ruby midges (size 18), root beer midges (size 18), pink and cerise San Juan worms (size 10), and sowbugs (size 16).
Lake Norfork
(Updated 01-132016) As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 571.33 feet msl (normal conservation pool: September-April – 553.75 msl, April-September – 556.75 msl). Tom Reynolds of
STR Outfitters said Norfork Lake is maintaining its level at 18 feet above winter pool. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers has generated about 6 hours each day to maintain that level. Once the Mississippi River crests and begins to go down we should see more releases. The water temperature has dropped, but is still above average for this time of year. Striper fishing continues to be good even in the high water. The stripers can be found near Blue Lady, U.S. Highway 62 bridge channel, Float Creek and the river channel south of the U.S. Highway 62 bridge in 100 plus feet of water.
North Fork River (Norfork Tailwater)
(Updated 01-132016) Berry Brothers Guide Service (870-453-2424) said the Norfork has been a bit off color, but has had some wadable water every day. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns (sizes 18-22) like ruby midges, root beer midges, zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead) and soft hackles (sizes 14-16) like the green butt. Egg patterns have also been productive. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. T
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CITY OF SHIRLEY ORDINANCE 2016 - 01
or lienholder(s) thereof; and shall set forth the reason or reasons said house, building and/or structure is or has been condemned as a nuisance,
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONDEMNATION AND REMOVAL OF HOUSES BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES CONSTITUTING A NUISANCE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS; PROVIDING FOR A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY; PROVIDING A PENALTY THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHIRLEY, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. That it shall be and it is hereby declared to be unlawful for any person or persons, partnership, corporation or association, to own, keep or maintain any house, building and/or structure within the corporate limits of the CITY OF SHIRLEY, ARKANSAS, which constitutes a nuisance and which is found and declared to be a nuisance by Resolution of the City Council, SECTION 2. That any such house, building and/or structure which is found and declared to be a nuisance by Resolution of the City Council will be condemned to insure the removal thereof as herein provided, SECTION 3. •That prior to the consideration of a Resolution by the City Council declaring any house, building and/or structure as a nuisance, the owner(s) and any mortgagee(s) or lienholder(s), of such house, building and/or structure shall be mailed written notification of the date, time and place that the City Council will consider said Resolution. In addition, said notice shall inform the owner(s) and any mortgagee(s) or lienholder(s) of the right to be heard at the City Council meeting of the proposed Resolution declaring such house, building and/ or structure to be a nuisance, • Should the owner(s) and mortgagee(s) and/or lienholder(s) of any such house, building and/or structure be unknown or their whereabouts be unknown, or if they do not reside in Arkansas, then a copy of the written notice shall be posted upon said premises and the Mayor or his designee shall make an affidavit setting out the facts as to unknown address, unknown whereabouts and/ or non-resident status of said owner(s), mortgagee(s), and lienholder(s). Thereupon, service of publication as now provided by law against unknown and/ or non-resident defendant(s) may be had and an attorney ad litem shall be appointed to notify such persons by registered letter addressed to their last known place(s) of residence or business, SECTION 4. That the Resolution of the City Council condemning any house, building and/or structure which constitutes a nuisance will include in said Resolution an adequate description of the house, building, and/or structure; the name(s), if known, of the owner(s) and mortgagee(s) and/
SECTION 5. After a house, building and/ or structure has been found and declared to be a nuisance and condemned by Resolution as herein provided, a true or certified copy of said Resolution will be mailed to the owner(s) and mortgagee(s) and/or lienholder(s) thereof, if the whereabouts of said owner(s) and mortgagee(s) and/or lienholder(s) thereof be known or their last known address be known, and a copy thereof shall be posted at a conspicuous place on said house, building and/or structure. Provided, that if the owner(s) and mortgagee(s) and/or lienholder(s) of said house, building and/or structure be unknown, or if his or their whereabouts or last known address be unknown, the posting of the copy of said resolution as hereinabove provided will suffice as notice of the condemnation, SECTION 6. If the house, building and/or structure constituting a nuisance has not been torn down or removed, or said nuisance otherwise abated within thirty (30) days after posting the true copy of the Resolution at a conspicuous place on said house, building and/or structure constituting the nuisance, it will be torn down and/or removed by the Mayor or his duly-designated representative, SECTION 7. The Mayor or any other person or persons designated by him to tear down and revoke any such house, building and/or structure constituting a nuisance will insure the removal thereof and dispose of the same in such a manner as deemed appropriate in the circumstances and to that end may, if the same have a substantial value, sell said house, building and/or structure, or any saleable materials thereof, by public sale to the highest bidder for cash, ten (10) days’ notice thereof being first given by one publication in some newspaper having a general circulation in the City, to insure its removal and the abatement of the nuisance, SECTION 8. All proceeds of the sale of any such house, building and/or structure, or the proceeds of the sale of saleable materials therefrom and all fines collected from the provisions of this ordinance shall be paid by the person or persons collecting the same to the City Recorder/ Treasurer. If any such house, building and/or structure, or the saleable materials thereof, be sold for an amount which exceeds all costs incidental to the abatement of the nuisance (including the cleaning up of the premises) by the City, plus any fine or fines imposed, the balance thereof will be returned by the City Recorder/Treasurer to the former owners of such house, building and/or structure constituting the nuisance,
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removal of any house, building and/or structure, the City shall have a lien of the property as provided by A.C.A. 14-54-904, SECTION 10. A fine of not less than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) is hereby imposed against the owner(s) of any house, building and/ or structure after the same has been so found and declared to be a nuisance, and for each day thereafter Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per day; provided the notice as herein provided in Section 5 hereof has been given within ten (10) days after said house, building and/or structure has been by Resolution found and declared to be a nuisance, SECTION 11. In the event it is deemed advisable by the City council that a particular house, building and/or structure be judicially declared to be a nuisance by a Court having jurisdiction of such matters, the City Council is hereby authorized to employ an attorney to bring such an action for said purpose in the name of the City, and the only notice to be given to the owner(s) and mortgagee(s) and/or lienholder(s) of any such house, building and/or structure sought to be judicially declared to be a nuisance by a Court of competent jurisdiction, a fine up of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) is hereby imposed against the owner(s) thereof from the date said finding is made by the Court and for each day thereafter, said nuisance be not abated constitutes a continuing offense punishable by a fine up to Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per day, Section 12. If, for any reason, any portion of this ordinance be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall in no way affect the remaining portions thereof which are valid, but said valid portions shall be and remain in full force and effect, SECTION 13. All ordinances of parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 14. This ordinance being necessary for the conservation of the value of property throughout the City of Shirley, Arkansas, the preservation of the peace, health and welfare of the citizens of said City, an emergency is declared and this Ordinance shall be in full effect from and after its adoption, signing, approval and publication as provided by law. PASSED: January 11, 2016 ATTEST: /s/ Johnny K. Sowell Johnny K. Sowell Mayor /s/ Mellisa Worthing Melissa Worthing Recorder/Treasurer
SECTION 9. If the City has any net costs in
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Mount Zion General Baptist Church Mt. Zion General Baptist Church, located one mile East of Morganton, was established in 1888. Two pioneer Ministers, Rev. R.M. Smallwood and Rev. James M. Wood, helped organize the church. The church has maintained its ministry continuously since its founding. Mt. Zion provides a full array of ministries including classes for all ages and full time youth ministry. The current Pastors are Rev. Jim French and Rev. Dan Payne. Our contact number is (501)362-3807.
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Art winners
Shirley fifth-grader Elias Passmore with art teacher Layna Jones received $20 for winning first prize in the Van Buren County Ag-in-theClassroom art contest.
Shirley
Star
Students Shirley Elementary School Star Students for the second nine weeks as chosen by teachers in grades K-3 are (back row) Conner Lockard, Anna Jones, Zeke Hardy, Athan Hensley, Michael Guinn, Kenzie Seaton, Emma Lecarme, (middle row) Shaylea Lancaster, Ryan Harrison, Blair Berry, Briar Blair, Israel Howard, Savannah Prevost, (front row) Shelby Turner, Rhianna Meeuwsen, Jolynn Fultz, Waylon Linn.
Shirley Elementary Star Students for the second nine weeks in grades 4-6 are: (back row) John Hayden Paxton, Sidney Severns, Morgen Burgess, Elisabeth Howard, Alex Bradford, Hunter Hutto, Willow Passmore, (middle row) Brandon Hall, Kayla Ginn, Zoe Long, Adrienne Alters, Coltyn Simpkins, (front row) Valary Mitchell, Isadora Enns, Sophia Carballo, Carter Johnson.
Winning second and third places in the art contest were South Side Elementary students Emily Thomas, sixth grade, and Blair Hutto, a fifth-grader.
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