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Financially ailing Water Department
looking at big expenses The bad news just kept on coming at Thursday's Clinton City Council meeting. Water Department Manager Todd Burgess first offered up a little good news, reporting that the clarifier should be complete and running by April 1. But then the talk turned to the department's finances. Burgess said because March had three payrolls, the department had a stack of bills adding up to $55,000 it could not pay, and some of those bills were 60 days past due. He asked for, and received, $55,000 from the
infrastructure fund to pay them. "I know it's robbing Peter to pay Paul," Burgess said, "but we've got to do something." Burgess also told the council that the state Highway Department is pushing for the department to get its water lines moved out of the public easement as its Highway 65 widening project between Bee Branch and Clinton progresses. Burgess said the estimated cost for that is $750,000. He said the Highway Department has offered to make a 10-year $750,000 no interest loan
to the department to move the lines. The monthly payment on the note would be $6,200, he said. The loan is no good if the department can't pay the note on it, Councilman Johnny Moore noted. "Is there nobody to help us with this?" Councilwoman Gayla Bradley asked. "There's got to be some help out there for a little town like us," said Councilman Sammie Ward. Mayor Richard McSee City Council page 2
Mayor Richard McCormac and Councilwoman Gayla Bradley listen to a report from the Water Department manager.
Quorum Court approves concealed carry ordinance
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The county is looking into adding bulletproof glass and other safety measures at the downtown Courthouse and District Court building, the Van Buren County Quorum Court was told last week. Craig Fisher, who heads up the county's safety board, said he has been talking with some people who are concerned about their safety because they often deal with people who are upset. "Safety comes first," he told the justices of the peace. An ordinance to allow concealed carry by elected officials and many county employees was approved after a third reading at the meeting March 17. Justice of the Peace Dale James said he had a couple of folks concerned about the proposal but the overwhelming majority were in favor
of it. County Judge Roger Hooper said the ordinance has nothing to do with county-owned vehicles, just the buildings. Also at the meeting: * The sheriff's office reported that all new vehicles are on the road, and the kitchen renovations are coming along. * Director Reta Tharp reported that 52 dogs and puppies and two cats currently at the Van Buren County Animal Control facility. She said no dogs have been euthanized since May 2015. * The new library opened March 1 and already 4,000 items have been checked out and 300 new library cards have been issued, according to county library director Carla Fultz. She said the grand opening is set for 10 a.m. March 29.
Poker Run set to benefit
veterans' groups
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A mobile home at 1902 Scotland-Formosa Road was destroyed by fire Wednesday. The fire before 11:30 a.m. March 16 and was reported by a mail carrier who saw the smoke. The home was owned by Kenneth Davis. No injuries were reported. Fire departments responding were Scotland, Walnut Grove, Choctaw and Culpepper.
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Did you know that approximately 22 veterans a day take their own lives, according to a report released in 2012 by the Department of Veteran Affairs? That sad statistic includes a young Van Buren County man and in his honor a Poker Run is set for April 2. Called the Spc. William Dale Memorial Poker Run, the fundraiser will benefit 22 Too Many and Working Dogs for Vets. According to the group 22 Too Many
there are a number of reasons for the high suicide rate, among them: post-traumatic stress, the effects of traumatic brain injury, and the negative stigma in the military community around seeking help. The April 2 event begins at 9 a.m. at Gasoline Alley in Choctaw. Last bike out will be at noon. Second stop is the Conoco Station in Quitman. Third stop is the Road Runner See Veterans page 2
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March 22, 2016
Janice Anglin holds her granddaughter, who was born March 16, Janice's birthday.
New arrival Miss South Side Pageant The 2016 Miss South Side Pageant was held on Saturday, March 6. The
winners are pictured above and include: Little Miss, Brinkley Smith; Wee Miss
South Side, Laci Burroughs; Miss South Side, Taylor Holland; Tiny Miss South Side,
Addison Zimmerman; Junior Miss South Side, Stormi McHam.
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the matter further. Burgess also told the council that because of federal grant money used in the clarifier project, the department is facing a federal audit. The amount was in excess of $750,000 and that automatically calls for an audit, he said. The department must hire and pay for a private audit to be completed by the end of the year. He said he does not know how much that will cost. The council also approved an amendment to an ordinance to allow a sales tax that had been earmarked for sewer expansion only to be used for other purposes in the department as well. "This will free up funds to fix immediate problems," Burgess said, adding
that it is not a longterm fix. Also at the meeting: * Zoning director Tim Clark reported that the city of Clinton has 169 businesses and of those only 13 have obtained the permits now required under the city's business license ordinance. That means that 93 percent of businesses have not complied with the ordinance, which is to take effect April 1. To business owners, Clark said, the permit is "just another tax." He said if the purpose of the ordinance was to get a database of businesses, he has done that. Business owner Jeff Pistole said if the city would take off the $25 fee, "I would come down tomorrow and register my business." He said the act of doing that now, even though the fee doesn't kick in until 2017, implies ac-
ceptance. McCormac said he and Clark will visit the non-compliant businesses to try and get owners to register. * The city has received notification that it has received $10,943 to complete its Trails for Life paths at the park. Clark said the credit for the grant belongs to just-retired Zoning official Dwight Wilson. * Clark said it is time for residents to clean up their yards and mow their lawns before he starts enforcing city ordinances to that effect. * Tom Fleming was appointed to the Airport Commission. * Wes Newland was appointed to the A&P Commission. * Department heads were asked to turn in suggestions to update an employee handbook.
Cormac asked what would happen "if we just don't move it?" Burgess said most likely the Highway Department would have it moved and file a lien against the department. He said from the Highway Department's standpoint, "we are on their property." He said he needed to have an answer for them in the next couple of weeks. Burgess also noted that the Highway Department's next phase is a widening project from Highway 16 to Botkinburg, and the water line situation will be the same. Bradley said she the city should "hold out" and do nothing as long as possible. McCormac said he will call a special meeting to discuss
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Madisun and Jacob Harlan of Magnet Cove welcomed the birth of daughter Violet Alyvia Harlan. The baby girl was born at 8:35 a.m. March 16, 2016, at Saline Memorial Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her family also includes two brothers,
Bentley and Peyton; grandparents, Doug and Renee Harlan of Sheridan; and Russell and Janice Anglin of Sheridan; and great-grandparents, the late Gus and Murlene Anglin of Clinton, the late Sheila Violet Stagg of Clinton, and Charles Stagg of Fairfield Bay.
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stop) is June's Cafe in Clinton. Thirty percent of the proceeds are earmarked for Working Dogs for Vets, 20 percent are for 22 Too Many, and the other 50 percent is prize money. For more information about the event, call 253-4078.
Gas Station in Heber Springs at the corner of Highway 25 and Highway 110. Fourth stop is at the Drasco Trading Center. Fifth stop is the Shirley Gas Station at the corner of Highway 9 and Highway 16. The sixth stop (or the last
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Calendar Plans are set for the 2016 Clinton Alumni Banquet and everyone is invited. This year’s banquet will be held at the Clinton High School Cafeteria on Saturday, March 26, at 6 p.m. Billy Don Crow will be the speaker at this year’s event. Crow is a 1998 graduate of Clinton High School and is principal of Conway Christian High School. He currently serves as pastor of Brumley Baptist Church in Conway. Tickets are $10 per person at the door and doors will open at 5 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Clinton Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.
On the hunt
Mainstreet Kids in Shirley enjoy a small egg hunt on their playground on the morning of Friday, March 18.
Police Report A Bee Branch man was arrested after a high-speed chase on March 6, 2016. An attempt to stop a speeding motorcyclist turned into an hour-long pursuit involving several different police agencies and counties. The motorcyclist was eventually stopped with the help of Conway County law enforcement.
The suspect on the motorcycle was identified as 30-yearold Bailey Preston Collums of Bee Branch. Collums was arrested and taken to the Van Buren County Detention Center. He is being charged with felony fleeing, felony terroristic threatening, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, reckless driving, speeding, driving
left of center, improper turn signal, failure to obey stop sign, riding without a motorcycle operator license, owner failure to register vehicle, and no liability Insurance.
Truck stolen
A Clinton man reported to police that his 2008 Ford F-250 pickup was stolen from outside his home on Highway 16 West in Clinton sometime overnight March 8. The keys
Collums had been left on the seat, the owner said. The pickup is white and the license tag number is 016-SJM.
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The county judge continues community meetings to share road plans, county general reports and developments in Van Buren County. Upcoming meetings will be held at the Gravesville Volunteer Fire Department on March 28; Scotland Community Center on March 29; Fairfield Bay Volunteer Fire Department/911 Center on March 31; and the new Clinton Library on April 4. All meetings begin at 6 p.m. and light refreshments will be served. The 4th Annual Clinton Hunger Run is open for registration: The Clinton Hunger Run is a 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 26, in downtown Clinton is open to all ages as a family-friendly activity to help raise funds for the Van Buren County food banks. Last year's event broke its earlier record when it raised a total of $8,000. Vis-
it www.clintonhungerrun.com to sign up, donate, become a sponsor, or find out more about the event. March 30-April 1 is the 18th Annual JunkB-Gone, Clinton's annual cleanup. The event has been organized by the C.A.R.E. organization in effort to clean up the Historic Downtown Clinton since 1998. For more information call the Clinton Chamber of Commerce Office, 745-6500. Clinton School Board meetings are the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Administration Building. The meetings are open to the public. The Van Buren County Quorum Court meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Courthouse Annex on Highway 65 in Clinton. All meetings are open to the public. The Clinton City Council meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Clinton Municipal Airport meeting room. The meetings are open to the public. The Shirley City Council meets the second Monday of each month at the Shirley Community Center at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. Send your Calendar items to voiceeditor@artelco.com.
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Obituaries
Jerry Evans
Jerry Frank Evans, 59, of Clinton, passed away on March 18, 2016. He was born on August 2, 1956, in Clinton, Arkansas, a son of Carroll Burton and Frances Jean Woodell Evans. Jerry enjoyed raising cattle on the family farm on Evans Mountain, managing his mini-storage and laundry, hunting, spending time with his friends at the feed store and taking long naps with his grandkids. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marsha Davis Evans of Clinton; one son, Jim Rose and wife Beth of Clinton; two daughters Alisha Stripling and husband Ryan of Clinton and Mallory Preddy and husband Corey of Clinton; and his grandchildren Alexis Atwell, Landon Rose, Keegan Rose, Davis Stripling, Anna Claire Stripling, Lynleigh Preddy and Raelynn Preddy. Also surviving are three brothers, Jim Evans and wife Jayne of Clinton, John Evans and wife Barbara of Hendersonville, Tennessee, and Jack Evans and wife Shon of Carlisle, Arkansas; one sister, Jeannie Moore and husband Tracy of Conway; two sisterin-laws Carole Evans and Sandra Bradley and husband Phil of Clinton; brother-inlaw Rod Davis and wife Kathy of Damascus; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other family and close friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Joe Don Evans; a sister, Linda Gail Evans; his maternal grandparents, Louis and Bertha Woodell; his paternal grandparents, Burton and Thora Evans; and a brother-in-law, Sam Davis. Visitation was Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Friendship Baptist Church. Funeral services were Monday, March 21, 2016, at 10 a.m. Friendship Bap-
tist Church with Larry Loggins and Kirk Hardy officiating. Burial was at Evans Cemetery, located on the family farm on Highway 16 West in Clinton. Pallbearers: Jim Rose, Jim Evans, John Evans, Jack Evans, Tracy Moore, Ryan Stripling and Corey Preddy. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Jerry's Book of Memories, visit www. clintonfuneralservice. com.
Funeral service was 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Clinton Church of Christ with Brother Stan Smith officiating. Burial was in Plant Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the care of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/clinton.
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Charles Edward Payne, 83, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016. He was born February 1, 1933. in Elba, Arkansas. to Elliott H. and Rachel A. (Branscum) Payne. Charles marriage was in loving memory to Edna P. (Schultz) Payne. He loved to fish and spend time with his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Edna Pearl Payne; three sons, Charles Berry, Edward Jean, and Timothy Mark Payne; one great-grandson, Dallas Wayne Payne III; and one son-inlaw, Arthur W. Rolen. He is survived by his children, Dallas and Sharon Payne of Buda, Texas, Barbara and Dean McKinney of Clinton, Arkansas, John Robert "Bobby" Slack of Kalispell, Montana, James F. Slack of Sedelia, Missouri, and Joann Rolen of Clinton, Arkansas; one brother, James Payne (Anna) of Clinton; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; and many nieces, nephews and close friends. Pallbearers: Dallas Payne Jr., Elliott Rolen, Jeremy McKinney, Joshua McKinney, Houston Payne, and Monty Payne. Honorary Pallbearers: James Payne, Dean McKinney and Austin Bradford.
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Carl Lee Felton, 74, of Scotland, passed away Sunday, March 13. He was born February 21, 1942, to the late Harold F. Felton and Helen Jackson Felton in the Crowell Mountain Community. Carl's favorite pastimes were hunting, trail riding on his 4-wheeler and working on small engines. Carl loved his animals and his family very much. He enjoyed teasing and acting silly with his family and friends. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carolyn Felton; sons Randell D. Felton of Indiana and Richard P. Felton of Texas; daughter Karla D. Ross of Texas; brothers Princeton Felton of Clinton and Robert Felton and wife Rosie of Scotland; sisters Dorothy Gardner and husband Clifford of Little Rock, Rachel Sykes of Little Rock, Frances Owens and husband Jerry of Jacksonville and Faye Felton of Clarksville, Arkansas. He was also survived by grandson Brandon Ross, granddaughters Amanda Dickens and Kimberly Martin, as well as six great-grandchildren and numerous, nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Carl was preceded in death by his parents and son Russell S. Felton; brothers Frank D. Felton, Doug Felton, James A. Felton and Ted Felton; and sisters Elsie Cook, Betty Stafford and Shirley Ann
Felton. Visitation was Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church. Services were 2 p.m. at Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church with Sister Shelia Gardner and Brother Paul Felton officiating. Burial was in Crowell Mountain Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jed Felton, Ben Felton, Josh Felton, Paul Felton, Michael Cook, Jeremiah Felton, and Jonathan Duckett. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Carl's Book of Memories, visit www. clintonfuneralservice. com.
Martin Nelson
Martin Earl Nelson, 76, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born November 6, 1939, in Houston, Texas, a son of W.A. Nelson and Vera Adelaide (House) Nelson. Survivors include his sister, Beth Nelson of Little Rock; nieces, Laurie (Bob "Sody”) Arnold of Hot Springs, Mickey (Marion) Ramsey and Karen Hall of Willis, Texas, and Michele (Jerry) Funderburgh of Pflugerville, Texas; nephew, Brian (Tricia) Nelson of Fort Worth, Texas, and a host of great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, sister Muriel Hill and brothers, Bill Nelson and David Nelson. Visitation was Thursday, March 17, at Little Rock Funeral Home, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m. Interment was at Dennard Cemetery in Dennard, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any charity. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Mr. Nelson’s online guest book may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
Lindell Slayton
Lindell Rowan Slayton, 50, of Damascus, passed away March 16, 2016, in Conway, Arkansas. He was born
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March 22, 2016 June 13, 1965, in Heber Springs, Arkansas, to Malcolm Rowan Slayton and Wilma Jean Lackey Slayton. Lindell was known for being an inspirational and courageous man who could be hard-headed and was of the Baptist faith. Left to cherish his memory is his partner in life, Patricia Acklin; daughter Andrea Donahue and husband Clint of Clinton; siblings Joe Slayton of Conway, Jamie Slayton and wife Janetta of Conway, Darien Slayton and wife Carla of Clinton and Ron Slayton and wife Deborah of Sherwood. Lindell is also survived by grandchildren Alyssa Hill of Damascus, Lane Donahue and Layla Donahue of Clinton; numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Lindell was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Pee Dee Cemetery with services at 2 p.m. with Brother Gene Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Pee Dee Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jamie Slayton, Joe Slayton, Darien Slayton, Ron Slayton, Derek Collister and Chris Smith. Honorary Pall Bearers are Ty Slayton and Clint Donahue. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Lindell's Book of Memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Pearl Patterson
Pearl Jean LaRoe Patterson, 81, of Leslie, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born May 2, 1934, in Fulton, Missouri, to the late George
H. and Bertha E. Kile LaRoe, Pearl was a homemaker and a member of the Leslie First Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Billy L. Patterson of Leslie; children, Linda and husband Stephen Williams of Calico Rock, Arkansas, Karen Patterson of Leslie, Randy and wife Trena Patterson, and Terry Patterson of Columbia, Missouri. Pearl is also survived by brothers Harold LaRoe of Hallsville, Missouri, Russell LaRoe of Stergon, Missouri, and Johnny LaRoe of Fulton, Misspuri; grandchildren Kimberly Patterson of Leslie and Matthew Williams of Calico Rock, as well as several nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Pearl was preceded in death by her parent, and brothers George LaRoe, Donald LaRoe, and Jerry LaRoe. Visitation was Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Leslie First Baptist Church. The service was at 10 a.m. at Leslie First Baptist Church with Brother Chris Reade and Brother Wylie Hardin officiating. Burial was in Leslie Cemetery. Pall Bearers are her family and friends. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Pearl's Book of Memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Death Notices
Betty Bramlett of Clinton passed away March 17, 2016. Funeral arrangements are pending. Clinton Funeral Service. Audrey Pack Strange, 91, of Jerusalem, passed away March 19, 2016, in California. Arrangements are pending. Clinton Funeral Service. Richard Allen Kincaid Jr., 52, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Fairfield Bay. Clinton Funeral Service.
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Edward Payne. Betty Bramlett passed away March 17. She was a longtime resident of the Highway 110 community. Our sympathy to the Bramlett family. Also wishing Charles Black a speedy recovery as he had cut his hand on a table saw. Surgery scheduled for Friday March, 18. If you have any news, let me know! dprout@artelco.com
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We have received quite a lot of rain in the past week. That is good. It puts a lot of moisture in the ground and fills the ponds up, so that is good for the farmers. Our county judge gave a good presentation Tuesday night at the Chimes Community Center of the road work that has been done, and the plans for the future. He also told of a lot of other progress that has happened in Van Buren County. I just wish more people would come out to the meetings and give support to our county judge and other county employees. Our roads are in good shape and it is due to all the gravel that has been put on them. We do appreciate it. Jason and I had lunch in Clinton on Wednesday with Ronnie. Randall also sat with us, but didn't eat anything since he has been put on a diet to watch his sugar. Our sister-inlaw, Kathryn Mathis, is doing good, and has been released from the hospital, and is now in rehab. Hopefully it won't take long to get that arm and shoulder to working good again. We were sorry to hear that Jack and Kathleen Arter's grandson had passed away. His funeral was Monday at the New Beginning Church and burial was at Archey Valley Cemetery. Ronnie, Brandon, Randall and Ann ate lunch with us Saturday. All the guys except Randall attended the livestock sale in Clinton that afternoon. We sure hope they do good with the sale on Saturday. That will really help the ones who work
through the week. Randall and Ann fixed some fence Saturday and also did a little fishing late that afternoon. The crowd at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church was kinda small for Sunday School Sunday morning, but more came in for the worship service. A good crowd attended the baby shower Sunday afternoon for Josh and Hannah Griffin. They received a lot of nice gifts. That baby girl has a lot of pretty clothes and other things waiting for her arrival. We wish the best for Josh and Hannah ad the new baby. Rob Myrick and his workers, Rex Freeman and Riley Cooper, started putting the new roof on our house Monday. Maybe the weather will cooperate and they can get it done this week. Have a great week and our love to all.
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ILast Saturday, Marva and RG Ward, Sindee and David Morse, John and Teresa Ward, Frankie, Erica, Rylan and Landon Ward all went to Fuji’s Japanese Steakhouse to
celebrate John and Frankie’s birthdays. They were joined by Lauren, Ben and Maddox Foster of Little Rock, and Ashley and Kylah Anderson of Conway. Happy Birthday to John and Frankie, and good wishes for a great year! Scott Ward, along with Jacklyn, Allen and Remington Farrow, all went to The Catfish Barn at Quitman for dinner. They were out of crab legs, so I guess Jacklyn was disappointed! Sue Stamper and Marva Ward went to Guy on Wednesday to visit with Teresa while RG helped John work on his truck. Marva says they had a good visit and got to check out all the flowers and shrubs that Teresa has been planting. She should have a pretty yard this summer. Eddie Ward chauffered me and JR to Little Rock last Friday. JR had a check-up with his heart doctor. He was glad to hear that he won’t have to go back for nine months. We went to North Little Rock on Thursday for his check-up with his primary care doctor. His cholesterol was really low, but his blood count was down too, so he had to start on some iron pills. We stopped at a yard sale on the way home, and he got to eat at GC so he was pretty happy with his day! I talked to Joyce Nicholson today, she
is doing much better and had been over to visit Margie Pounds' for a while. Margie is keeping busy with her gardening and flower beds. She is an amazing woman! That’s all I could gather up for this week. Everyone have a good week and may God give you a special blessing.
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Wow! How much rain did everyone get? We got over 5 inches up here on the hill. Rainy foggy days makes me feel lazy. But the grass is sure greening up and the flowers and buds are coming out in full force! Loving these warm temperatures! W.C. West spent two nights at the Little Rock VA for tests and may be returning soon for surgery to improve circulation in his foot. W.C. will turn 93 on March 28. We wish him a speedy recovery and a happy birthday! Happy Birthday to Leonard Holley who turned 50 on March 14. Sympathy and prayers to the Payne and McKinney family on the loss of Charles
Old Scotland BAD NEWS One Hundred years ago March – Reverend J.F. Sims preached a sermon at Scotland. Judge A.M. Griggs made a trip to Clinton with a load of chickens and eggs. Road work started on the Clinton-Scotland road with Oversee Boykin. This work will connect the two towns with a road available for autos at least ten months in the year. And will divert some travel from the Clinton and Iron Mountain points south by way of Scotland.
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Taylor Caston and Mat McClung were married at the Community Church in Shirley on Saturday. Taylor is the daughter of Louis and Bennetta Caston of Onia, and the granddaughter of Benny and Doris Brown of Shirley. The couple will be living in Mountain View. Joshua and Lyndsey Gentry and son Brody of Booneville visited his grandparents, Freda and Earnie Sowell, Saturday and Sunday. Visiting Lois Overturff Saturday was her Uncle Winford White of Conway. Dorthy Hooten of Fairfield Bay, IRV, has a dislocated shoulder. Wanda and Paul Poynor went shopping in Russellville Thursday and had lunch with their daughter Carol Freeman. Wanda and Paul had lunch in Heber Springs on Sunday. Thelma Murray visited Deloris Haney of Dodd Mountain on Saturday. Deloris had a shoulder replacement last month after she shattered her shoulder in an accident at her home. She says her granddaughters are taking good care of her.
The Foursquare Church holds a special Good Friday Communion Service and there will be no Seniors' Night this month. Lewis Jackson continues the transformation of a cottonpicker into a sorghum picker and processor. There are parts and pieces strewn all over his yard and progress is obvious. A neighbor tells me that last weekend was the earliest spring equinox since 1896. No surprise in that! Spring bulbs of numerous shapes and colors are blooming profusely. Trees and shrubs in colors of white, red, pink and purples are around every corner. Buds breaking forth through out the forest have started showing the first hints of the coming summer green. This is a great time of year so take a little extra time to smell the roses and relish the change. On the other hand, there are increasing reports of tick activity. So protect yourself and your critters the best you can while you enjoy our great outdoors. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call or text Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
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Jimmy Gaddy is planning to build a shop building on the place he had dozed off on the hillside. Thelma Murray and great-grandson Legion Wilcox visited Barbara Lasater of the Half Moon community Saturday evening and attended the wild game dinner and singing at the Plant Church.
“The fish will all head to the sea and die unnecessarily.”
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Clinton School District participates in the Arkansas Public School Choice Act of 2015. Because of changes to the School Choice Law, applications must be filed with the non-resident school district or postmarked by May 1, 2016. Applications are available on our website, clintonsd.org, under online forms or in the Superintendent's office at 765 Yellowjacket Lane, Clinton, AR. Questions can be answered by calling Sally Britton, 501-754-6000, Ext. 5819.
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March 22, 2016
Letters to editor Dear Editor: My name is Scott Bradley. I am the sheriff for the Van Buren County sheriff’s office in Clinton, Arkansas. The sheriff’s office has a long-standing history of cooperation with, and service to our county and community. For many years now, every Christmas, we have been hosting the “Van Buren County Shop with a Cop Program” providing underprivileged children in our area help in having an extra special Christmas, some of whom would not usually have one at all. We do several fundraisers throughout the year to fund our program, we have been hosting a golf tournament the past seven years, and it's the largest fundraiser we have. This year we will be hosting our a Bass Tournament, to be held April 16 at Devils Fork in Greers Ferry, and a 3D Archery Shoot, to be held April 30 at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds. We are starting early to try and help as many children in our community as possible. This past December we had 78 children that benefited from this program and we spent almost $18,000. Our hope is to effectively double the amount of money we raise and thereby double the number of children the program will aid, as well as being a great
community event. We would like to invite you to be a partner in this event with us as one of our sponsors. We are asking for donations of prizes that will help draw participants in, Target/ Hole Sponsors and/ or Event Sponsors. We hope you or your company agree to sponsor one or all of our events. With your support we can make this one of the premiere 3D Archery Tournaments, Bass Tournaments and Golf Tournaments of the year and make Christmas special for a lot of families. If you have any questions please call my office 501745-3838. Sheriff Scott Bradley
(For more information you also may call Shawn Brewer at 253-2262 or Kim Bradley at 2537557)
Shop With a Cop Van Buren County Shop with A Cop is a program to help children in our community to have a wonderful Christmas, that may not have the opportunity because of family circumstances. It's an opportunity for our local law enforcement to interact with children that may have had a rough time and build relationships Mission Our Mission is to raise money and provide a Wonderful Christmas for these Children in our community. We do this
thru donations and fundraising. Our biggest fundraiser is the Shop with Cop Golf Tournament held at Mt Ranch in Fairfield Bay each year. Description Shop with a Cop is a program started 8 years ago by Sheriff Scott Bradley, Brian Tatum-Rescue Squad and Ted Jones-State Police, because of a few families they have been in contact with thru some unfortunate situation. The Shop with a cop was formed by these men and their departments giving money and helping these children to have a wonderful Christmas. Today the children are chosen by recommendations from our local schools, deputies, and DHS. We work with DHS-Angel Tree so more kids can benefit from this program. (you can only participate in one program not both) Our local law enforcement officers take the kids on a shopping spree. It’s not only a blessing for the children but for the officers as well, they interact with the kids and build relationships that last a lifetime. -- Submitted by Kim Bradley Dear Editor: The Education Center offers a wide variety of educational classes, workshops, and lectures for the benefit of the Fairfield Bay
community and the surrounding areas. The weekly class schedule is widely available and distributed to many local publications and radio stations, in addition to being posted on several social media sites. Individual class flyers are placed in common locations in the bay and emailed to a contact list of over 500 residents and guests. We are fortunate to have a deep resource of talented, skilled residents who are more than willing to teach a course, give a presentation or lead a workshop to add to the collective knowledge and wellbeing of our community. I have no lack of instructors and am extremely grateful for their support. I am, however, perplexed by the small number of participants who turn out for these events, despite extensive publicity. Is seems that each brilliant offer is met by only a few participants, who none the less thoroughly enjoy the events. Background research led me to an article entitled “Learn challenging new skills to maintain memory during retirement” (Oct 2013, Continuing Education for Seniors), where a focus group study of participants aged 60 to 90 were separated into two groups. Conducted over a course of three months, the first group was asked to
Contacting your county officials County Judge Roger Hooper - 745-2443 County Clerk Pam Bradford -- 745-6995 Circuit Clerk Ester Bass --745-4140 County Sheriff Scott Bradley -- 745-2112 County Treasurer Kim Hunley -- 745-2400 County Collector Lisa Nunley -- 745-8550 County Assessor Trina Jones -- 745-2464 JP District 1 Dell Holt -- 745-3633
JP District 2 Dale James -- 745-3989 JP District 3 James Kirkendoll -- 723-4204 JP District 4 Mary Philips -- 253-1447 JP District 5 Gary Linn -- 654-2643 JP District 6 Randy Story -- 454-8537 JP District 7 James Reed -- 253-1955 JP District 8 Kevin Housley -- 745-6806 JP District 9 Wes Newland -- 745-7318
HEY KIDS! It's contest time. Cut out this entry form and finish the following sentence for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the Culpepper & Merriweather circus that is coming to town in April. MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT THE CIRCUS IS: _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ The Voice of Van Buren County has three pairs of tickets to give away. Contest open to children 8 and under. Deadline to enter is March 28, 2016, and we will draw names to win. No photocopies. Send entries to The Voice, P.O. Box 1396, Clinton, AR 72031 or bring them by our office at 260 Griggs St., Clinton. Be sure to include your phone number.
develop a new skill, while the second group’s efforts were on repetitive activities such as completing crossword puzzles. By the end of the study, it was clear that the group tasked with learning a new talent saw the greatest improvements to memory. “It seems it is not enough just to get out and do something – it is important to get out and do something that is unfamiliar and mentally challenging, and that provides broad stimulation mentally and socially,” said lead researcher Denise Park. “When you are inside your comfort zone you may be outside of the enhancement zone.” We are blessed in Fairfield Bay to have an overwhelming choice of good, healthy activities every day, sometimes too many to attend them all. As the director of the Education Center I see my position here as somewhat like the Public “mental” Health Officer of our community. In this regard, I encourage you to challenge your mind to learn something new. We have classes and presentations with topics in music, arts and crafts, archeology, aviation, photography, computer literacy, gardening, cooking and many other subjects. Our class schedules and fees can be found on our Facebook page: FFB Community Education Center. As always RSVP (501-884-4440) to secure your place in the class. I hope to see you soon. Catherine Swift, Director Fairfield Bay Community Education Center
What's Going On ... at the Fairfield Bay Community
Education Center
130 Village Lane, Suite 5E PO Box 1400 Fairfield Bay, AR 501-884-4440 Hours of Operation: Tues-Wed-Thurs 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Special upcoming events:
• AARP Safe Driving Class with ASU instructor Clay Fires, Wednesday, March 30, 1:00pm-5:00pm • Diamonds are forever with Master Gemologist Lori Blagg, Wednesday, April 6, 1:00pm2:00pm • Planting from Seeds with VBC Master Gardener Bob Berdine, Thursday, April 14, 12noon-1:00pm
Weekly classes:
• Individual piano and guitar instruction • Jewelry Making using Arkansas Crystals with Melanie Minton, Wednesdays, 10:00am12:00noon • Fused Glass with Barbara Cornett, Wednesdays, 2:00pm-4:00pm • Jeweled Spider Art with Fran Schroder, Thursdays, 9:45am-11:45am • Qigong- Benefits of deep breathing and slow body movement with Dan Eidson, Thursdays, 10:00am-11:00am • Dollhouse workshop, Do It Yourself, Thursdays, 1:00pm-3:00pm, free with annual registration
Monthly events:
• Sterling Scholars Lecture Series, first Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm • Master Gardeners Lunch and Learn Presentations, second Thursdays, 12noon-1:00pm • Painting with Panache, fourth Tuesdays, 10:00am– 12:00noon
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Students, teacher and judges gather during the Soup as a Meal contest at Clinton High School.
CHS soup makers tickle taste buds
Submitted by Cindy Wilson VBC Farm Bureau Women's Committee
1st Place (tie) Cheeseburger Soup ($20 prize) • Randi McDonald • Tori Johnson • Haley Hink
1st Place (tie) Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup ($20 prize) • Hanna McCulley • Morgan Barnes • Abby Patterson
2nd Place Heather’s Chicken Noodles ($15 prize) • Greyson Gunn • Heather Jacobs • Serena Jones
3rd Place Messy Potato Soup ($10 prize)
• Alexis Black • Tori Bradford • Samantha McJunkins • Shelayne Reid • Skylar Lewis
Valarie Lawson’s Clinton High School Nutrition Students accepted a challenge from the Van Buren County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee to create an original, tasty and nutritious soup. The “Make it a Meal with Soup Contest” is meant to be a fun learning experience with cash prizes. The contest, an original idea by committee member Becky Wood, is being to offered to all three school district nu-
trition classes in the county. Last month South Side High Nutrition students held their competition. Two of the Clinton teams had perfect scores and tied for first place. Each team received $20. One of the winning soups was “Cheeseburger Soup,” created by Randi McDonald, Tori Johnson and Haley Hink. The other was “Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup” by Hanna McCulley, Morgan Barnes and Abby Patterson.
Winning second place and $15 was Greyson Gunn, Heather Jacobs and Serena Jones for their original “Heather’s Chicken Noodles.” “Messy Potato Soup”placed third ($10) for Alexis Black, Tori Bradford, Samantha McJunkins, Shelayne Reid, and Skylar Lewis. All entries were extremely delicious. The high school teachers were treated to a wonderful
lunch and can attest to the flavor of the soups. Contest scoring was centered on the following: balance of flavors, healthy ingredients, suggested side dishes for added nutrition, following the MyPyramid nutrition guidelines, following contest guidelines and rules, grocery list with cost estimates, a creative menu portfolio, recipes well written and easy to follow. Judging was not an easy task.
Here are the two two winning entries. “Cheeseburger Soup”
• 1/2 lb. ground beef 90/10 • ¾ cup chopped onion • ¾ cup shredded carrots • 1 cup cooked
bacon • ¾ cup mushrooms • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes • 1 teaspoon dried basil • 3 cups chicken broth • 2 cups diced, peeled potatoes • 2 Tbsp butter • ¼ cup all purpose flour • 1 ½ cup milk • ½ teaspoon pepper • a pinch of salt • ¼ cup sour cream • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
1. In a 3 qt. sauce pan , brown beef; drain and set aside. 2. In a separate sauce pan, cook bacon until crispy. 3. In the sauce pan used for beef, sauté the onion, carrots, Bill Ward of Clinton made our artist Shannon Belonie laugh with this mushrooms, caption. Bill wins a $25 gift certificate from Goode's Cash Saver grobasil , and cery store in Clinton. The Voice says thank you to Cash Saver and to parsley in one all who entered the contest. tablespoon of butter until vegetables are st tender, about 10 minutes.
Shirley’s 1 Annual Political Pie Auction
April 1st at the Shirley Community Center Chili will be served at 6 pm Auction will begin at 7 pm $5 Admission
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AND SUPPORT SHIRLEY AFTER PROM
4. Add the broth, potatoes, beef and bacon; bring to boil. 5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. 6. Meanwhile in a small skillet melt remaining butter. 7. Add flour to butter; cook and stir until thickened. 8. Add milk to flour mixture stir until bubbly; add to soup; bring soup to a boil. 9. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, reduce heat to low. 10. As you serve the soup, garnish each serving with a spoon of sour cream and shredded cheese. 11. Suggested side dishes : Spinach , Strawberry , Walnut Salad and Honey Nut
Wheat Bread 12. Soup makes 8 servings and takes 1 hour to prepare and cook.
"Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup"
• 2 whole cloves of garlic minced • 2 tbs olive oi • 2 10 3/4 cans of condensed tomato soup • 2 tbs sun dried tomato paste • 2 chicken breasts • 2 c half and half • 2 c chicken stock • 1/2 c mushrooms • 1 tsp onion powder • 1 tbs Italian seasoning • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp pepper • 1 whole 9 oz package of cheese filled tortellini • 1/2 c shredded parmesan cheese (for garnish) • 1 tsp basil • 1 c skim milk
Instructions:
1. Cook tortellini while combining the soup, broth, milk, cream, tomatoes, and seasonings in a Dutch oven to heat thoroughly, stirring frequently. 2. Drain tortellini and carefully add it to the soup. 3. Stir in cheese. 4. Sprinkle each serving with an additional and/or other garnish if desired.
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School Menus Shirley School March 28-April 1
Monday Breakfast: French toast sticks, peaches and pears, or cereal. Lunch: Chicken rings/strips, mashed potatoes, steamed green peas, buttered carrots, strawberry-pineapple, rolls. Tuesday - Breakfast: Bagel half and cream cheese with yogurt, or cereal, banana. Lunch: Beans and ham, fried okra, turnip greens, ringed onion, fruit mix, cornbread, Rice Krispy Treat. Wednesday Breakfast: Blackbeard's Silver Dollars, Walk the Planks, Caribbean Jewels and Coins, Pirate's Punch, Cap'n Crunch or Marshmallow Mateys. Lunch: Hamburger, french fries, marinated carrot coins, bell pepper strips, apple slices. Thursday Breakfast: Sausage biscuit, raisels, or cereal. Lunch: Chili, crackers, veggie strips, salad, applesauce, cinnamon rolls. Friday - Breakfast burrito, fried potatoes, or cereal. Lunch: Chicken fajita, spicy pintos, corn casserole, Mandarin sunset, chocolate chip cookie.
Clinton Elementary & Intermediate March 28-April 1
Monday - Breakfast: Cereal, toast, jelly, fruit cocktail. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, applesauce. Tuesday Breakfast: Pancake, ham, peaches. Lunch: Barbecue pork patty on flatbread, coleslaw, baked beans, fruit cocktail. Wednesday Breakfast: Breakfast bagel, pears. Lunch: Mexican pie, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, raisins.
Thursday Breakfast: French toast sticks, yogurt, pineapple. Lunch: Vegetable beef soup, salad, bread stick, pears. Friday - Breakfast: Cereal, doughnut, applesauce. Lunch: Chicken patty, carrots and cucumbers with Ranch, tater tots, strawberry cup.
Clinton Junior & Senior High March 28-April 1
Monday - Breakfast: Cereal, Graham crackers, raisins. Lunch choices: Hamburger pizza or chicken sticks and roll; coleslaw, steamed broccoli; orange, peaches. Tuesday Breakfast: Cereal, peanut butter sandwich, pears. Lunch choices: Beef enchilada and apple fruit pocket or corn dog and sour lemon blast, raisels; baked beans, crack n' crunch fries; mixed fruit; or fresh garden salad. Wednesday Breakfast: Breakfast bagel, peaches. Lunch choices: Beef nachos or chicken sandwich; tomatoes, lettuce; orange juice, apple crisp, or fresh garden salad. Thursday Breakfast: Sausage and biscuit, hot cinnamon apples. Lunch choices: Chicken and noodles with Sun chips or chicken fajita flatbread melt with Sun chips; cucumber slices, mixed green salad, cherry tomatoes; juice box, diced pears. Friday - Breakfast: Cereal, toast, jelly, orange wedges. Lunch: Chicken nuggets and cookie or PBJ sandwich, string cheese and cookie; baby carrots, celery sticks; applesauce cup, frozen sliced strawberries.
Clinton students with their instructor Jennifer Fleming recently attended EAST XX in Hot Springs.
Conference showcases EAST students' projects Eight students from the Clinton High School EAST program attended the 2016 EAST Conference, “EAST XX,” that was held at the Hot Springs Convention Center March 15-17. More than 2,000 EAST students from around the country
attended the national conference that showcased and celebrated a year’s worth of student work and community projects. Each spring, students, teachers, community partners, and business leaders gather together to attend the national EAST Conference,
the EAST Initiative's largest venue of the year. The three-day event allows attendees to network with other students, share stories and ideas, showcase, and celebrate work from the past year while experiencing an expo-style environment.
EAST (Environmental and Spatial Technology) is a project based, student driven, self-directed learning classroom environment that provides students with high-end technology available in the most progressive fields in the world.
Talent show The 2016 South Side School Talent Show was held on Friday, March 11. Winners included second-graders who performed a dance routine to a melody of popular songs in the Elementary Division; Evan Crites, who played a drum solo, placed; Addison Zimmerman with a clogging routine was third. In the High School Division, Parker Hutchins won with guitar and voice solo; second place went to Bailey Duncan, who also sang and played guitar; and Katie Bramlet placed third with a sign routine.
Science classes learn graphing lesson
South Side Bee Branch students in Tristan Raine's and Julie Nelson's 8th- and 9th-grade Science classes participated in graphing activities the week before Spring Break. The students were grouped and played a five minute game of basketball. Spectators were tasked with collecting and categorizing data to graph, including shots taken, baskets scored, and fouls. The student teams then assembled in the classroom and constructed a variety of graphs to demonstrate their data. Each group then presented their data as they justified to the class their chosen method of graphing.
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In search of a
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5:2 Diet and home Alzheimer’s
Duke, a big red hound, is a real gentleman when out for a walk, and Annie is a unique and beautiful girl, mostly black with red brindle showing on her legs and face. Annie's standout feature is her one blue eye and one brown. When walking she sometimes looks like she is prancing. Both are available for adopton at Van Buren County Animal Control. For more information call 745-2121.
A recently published research study performed at John’s Hopkins Medical Center, provides some good news about Alzheimer’s (we could use some). This study found that periodic fasting produced a protein in the brain called BDNF (Brain-Derived Neutorphic Factor) that protects brain function. While it doesn’t decrease the plaques and tangles that we have heard so much about with Alzheimer’s, this “diet” helped to enhance learning and memory, thereby preventing Alzheimer’s or delaying the symptoms in those who already have the disease. The 5:2 diet is very simple, you eat for 5 days and then fast for 2. Researchers are quick to add that on
the days you eat, you should restrict your caloric intake, 2,500 calories/day for men, 2,000 calories/day for women. On the fasting days you can consume 500 calories. Some eat for 5 straight days, then fast for 2 consecutive days, while others fast every other day. The 5:2 diet, by the way, has also been found to help prevent breast cancer and diabetes. We have known for quite some time that there is a definite link between diet and Alzheimer’s. Those with diabetes are much more prone to get Alzheimer’s. Curious thing I found while thinking about this, didn’t Jesus heal a “lunatic” (what they used to call everyone with dementia) and said this is only healed through prayer and fasting (Matthew 17:21)? -- Ron Henson, RN / Ozark Health Home Care 745-7004 opt.2
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Surrogate mom
This abandoned puppy found a new mom in the form of a kitty cat at the home of Violet Jerman of Clinton. She says the cat has been caring for the puppy for quite some time now.
MUTTS schedules bake sale
The MUTTS Club students from Clinton School will be having a Bake Sale on Saturday, April 2, on the parking lot of Backyard Antiques on Highway 65, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise money for free adoption vouchers for the upcoming Tour for Life Pet Adoption Event. Also for sale will be Slash Automatic Car Wash coupons, with all proceeds going to this adoption event. The adoption event is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2016, outside Backyard Antiques. Pets from the Van Buren County Animal Control shelter and Fuzzy Hearts from Fairfield Bay will be available for adoption. Sid King’s Jambulance will be on hand and First Service Bank will be providing free hot dogs.
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Van Buren County
March 22, 2016
BASKETBALL
through the years With a nod to NCAA March Madness, The Voice of Van Buren County offers a look at some past basketball teams in the county. Photos are from the Van Buren County Museum and Historical Society.
Choctaw High School Basketball 1913, Chester Short, teacher, Hugh McKnight, Roy Shetley, Unknown, Ewell Walters and Porter Shetley.
Scotland Boys Basketball Team 1914, Coach Bradford, John T. Griggs, Lester Anglin, Joe Hall and Ralph Anglin.
Scotland Girls Basketball Team, 1915-16, Edith Hall, Rhea Hall, Winnie Hall, Stella Hall, Leona Hall.
Formosa Boys Basketball Team, 1940s, S. Ayers, Wendell Crownover, Joe Bowling, Leo Shipp, Gene McKay, Nolan Williams, Joe Bradley, Fenton Maxwell, Joe Thompson, Wendell Shipp, Merle Ayers, Dick Winningham, Sidney Pavall.
Scotland Girls Basketball Team at State Tournament, 1946, (front row) Ruth Williams, Letha Guinn, Mary Wales, Genevieve Holbrook, (second row) Mildred Scroggins, Fern Scroggins, Nelma Koone, Winnie Rhoades, Reba Hall, (standing) Christene Russell and coach Lilliam Hall.
1989-90 South Side Lady Hornets, 42-2, Class A State Champions, (standing) Staci Edwards, Jennifer Bittik, Amy Wiedower, Lacy Newman, Libby Wood, Coach H.C. Wallace, Kami Hiland, Julile Jones, Shannon Linn, Michelle Burke, Misti Smith, (kneeling) Wendi Payne, Lana Pennington, Laura Hooper, Keri Edwards, Dieana Henson, (sitting) Misti Ward and Mary Fureign, statisticians.
March 22, 2016
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Fun & Games
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. Drawing will be held April 2, 2016. Deadline to enter is 2 p.m. April 1.
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Where In the County Is This?
You've passed by this hundreds of times, but have you ever noticed the car among the rock and brick work? Tell us where you can see this for your chance to win a oneyear subscription to The Voice of Van Buren County. See rules at left.
Quote of the Week
"In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty-six different kinds of weather inside of four and twenty hours." ~Mark Twain
Our Van Buren County Family Album By Shay Belonie
(Crossword puzzle solution may be found on Page 9)
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CHURCH PAGE Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737 Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109
Photo by EuGene Smith
Impressive! Thanks to all of you who called and/or emailed to identified last week's photo as the First Baptist Church of Damascus. 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
Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Baptist Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane Dennard,AR Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375
Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781
Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027
Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread
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 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 745-4859
Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370
First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285
Lute Mountain Community Church Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299
Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264
First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113
MainLine Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005
Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387
Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264
First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440
Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181
Shirley First Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171
Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton
First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354
Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572
South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423
First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043
Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807
First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw
New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349
Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4043 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013
Formosa Baptist Church Highway 9 and County Line Road, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 4940 Highway 9 W Clinton 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177
New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411
Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500
Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726
Grace Baptist Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462
Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115
Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273
Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley
Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528
Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch
Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The New Tabernacle 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467
Last Week's Featured Church
Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450
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March 22, 2016
Fishing Report
Catfish coming to town for spring break
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Family and Community Fishing Program has just the solution to cabin fever during spring break – a trip to your community pond. All program ponds will receive their first stockings of catfish for 2016 in the next two weeks to give local anglers an opportunity to enjoy good fishing and delicious table fare. “There still are a bunch of trout in many of the ponds where we stocked them this winter,” said Clint Coleman, assistant coordinator for the program. “When we add in these catfish, there will be a lot of hungry fish for anglers to chase.”
Central Arkansas
Lake Conway
(updated 3-162016) Daniel Zajac at Gold Creek Landing (501-607-0590) said crappie are biting fairly well early and late in the day. Bass fishing is fair on small jigs and small spinners. Bream are fair on redworms. Catfishing is good on live and prepared bait.
Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)
(updated 3-162016) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip ‘em All Guide Service said there is one unit of generation running around the clock. Streamers, San Juan worms, micro jigs and sow bugs are working well for
fly-fishing. For Trout Magnet fishing, use hot pink, cotton candy and white bodies on gold and chartreuse jig heads. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-3625150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information or check the Corps of Engineers website (swlwc.usace.army.mil) for real time water release and the Southwest Power Administration (swpa.gov) to see forecasted generation schedule.
Greers Ferry
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 579.04 feet msl
(normal conservation pool – 462.04 msl). (updated 3-162016) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level is 2.39 feet below normal pool and rising, despite heavy generation. Surface temperature ranges from mid-50s to mid60s. The walleye in the river are almost finished spawning, but the lake fish are beginning to move up to spawn there. Try dragging a minnow on a jig head or trolling a crankbait. Dragging a large bream on a catfish rig also has picked up some bigger walleye this year. Bream are starting to move to shallow water and can be caught on crickets, small crankbaits and inline spinners. No report on catfish. Crappie fishing is good all over the lake on jigs and minnows in 25 feet of water. The crappie seem to be moving up, and a lot of fish have also been caught in front of submerged brush. Hybrid and white bass are biting well all over the lake and in the rivers on spoons, inline spinners and Alabama Rigs anywhere from 2 feet out to 25 feet.
Harris Brake Lake
(updated 3-92016) Harris Brake Lakeside Resort (501-889-2745) said the water is murky and the surface temperature is slowly rising. Bream are fair. Crappie are biting excellently on minnows
fished deep out near the island. Bass are biting well on chartreuse jigs. Catfishing is fair on minnows. The fishing should get really good after the lake settles from the incoming rain.
Lake Maumelle
(updated 3-162016) Jolly Roger’s Marina said the water level is 0.61 feet above the spillway. The water is 55 degrees at mid-lake and 58 degrees at the west end. Largemouth bass are excellent on wackyrigged worms, buzzbaits and jerk baits in 4 to 8 feet of water around the Highway 10 bridge. Spotted bass are biting well on jigs and crankbaits in 10 to 15 feet of water. White bass are west of the Highway 10 bridge and are biting well on grubs, Rooster Tails and jigs. CC spoons also are working when the whites are schooling. Crappie are biting well. They are suspended about 15 feet deep in 20 to 25 feet of water around the edges of the channel around brush. Minnows and jigs are the best bet. Bream are slow, but a few can be found in 20 to 25 feet of water around brush on crickets and worms. Catfishing is good on stink bait, small bream and chicken livers fished in 15 to 20 feet of water.
Little Maumelle River (updated
3-16-
2016) River Valley Marina (501-5171250) said the water is low and clear. The surface water temperature is 51 to 52 degrees. Bream are biting well on worms in 5 to 6 feet of water. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs in 6 to 7 feet of water along channel edges. Bass are biting very well on chartreuse spinnerbaits and white soft plastics fished along the edge of the channel in 4 to 5 feet of water. The bass should be biting even better later this week with the warmer weather. Catfishing is fair on chicken livers and around the dock. Minnows hung from yo-yos have also caught some catfish.
Arkansas River (Little Rock Pool)
(updated 3-162016) McSwain Sports Center (501945-2471) said the water is high and muddy. Bass are biting well on crankbaits and white spinnerbaits fished around backwaters. No report on bream, crappie or catfish.
Clear Lake
(updated 3-162016) McSwain Sports Center (501945-2471) said the water is high and muddy. Bream are slow. Crappie are fair to good on minnows fished in 4 feet of water, about 6 to 8 feet from the bank. Bass are fair on white spinnerbaits and a variety of crankbaits fished
about 10 to 15 feet from the bank. Catfish are slow.
Peckerwood Lake
(updated 3-162016) Herman’s Landing (870-2413731) said the water is high and dingy. Crappie are biting well on minnows and jigs fished around 3 feet deep. Bass are fair on spinnerbaits fished around the edges of the timberline. Catfishing is good on minnows and hot dogs. No report on bream.
North Arkansas
White River (Bull Shoals Tailwater)
(updated 3-162016) Sportsman’s White River Resort (870-453-2424) said the water is high and about six generators are running. Water clarity is good. Trout are biting excellently on drift rigs baited with frozen shad. A 19-lb. brown trout and a 25-lb. brown trout were caught last week, and the rainbow trout fishing has been phenomenal.
Lake Norfork
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 554.37 feet msl (normal conservation pool: September-April – 553.75 msl, April-September – 556.75 msl).
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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS
SALES/SERVICE RESEARCH
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VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-15 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 #2015-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2016, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $1,000.00 INTO THE CIRCUIT CLERK’S BUDGET #1000-102-3030 (Travel/Mileage) AND $1,300.00 INTO DISTRICT COURT #1000-409-3030 (Travel). WHEREAS: Additional money will be needed for travel; and WHEREAS: $1,000.00 will need to be appropriated into County General #1000-102-3030 (Travel/Mileage) for the Circuit Clerk from the Circuit Clerk’s Recorder’s Cost Fund #3006102-3009 (Other Professional Services) and $1,300.00 will need to be appropriated into County General #1000-409-3030 (Travel) for District Court from the District Court Automation Fund #3003-409-9999. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: $1,000.00 be appropriated into the Circuit Clerk’s budget #1000-102-3030 (Travel/ Mileage) from the Circuit Clerk’s Recorder’s Cost Fund budget #3006-102-3009 (Other Professional Services), and $1,300.00 be appropriated into District Court #1000409-3030 (Travel) from the District Court Automation Fund #3003-409-9999. Approved this 17th day of March, 2016 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST:_ /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk
Sponsored by J.P. James Kirkendoll Dell Holt
ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION PLAINTIFF
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-14
VS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MATTIE STRIPLING, DECEASED; TRINA JONES, IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS VAN BUREN COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR; CERTAIN LANDS BEING 0.01 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, IN VAN BUREN COUNTY,ARKANSAS; AND ANY AND ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST THEREIN DEFENDANTS
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON COUNTY PROPERTY BY CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS; WHEREAS: the Quorum Court of Van Buren County affirms the right to bear arms as granted by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS: the 90th General Assembly of the State of Arkansas passed Act 1259 of 2015 to allow certain individuals to carry a concealed handgun on County property; and WHEREAS: the Quorum Court of Van Buren County desires to facilitate that employees have the ability to defend themselves when necessary; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: SECTION 1: Only Van Buren County employees or elected officials who are licensed to carry a concealed handgun (which a copy must be filed with the County Clerk) are hereby allowed to carry the type of weapon named on the license in accordance with Act 1259 of 2015, on County property as specified in Act 1259 except for the Courthouse and the Career Center which houses a courtroom. SECTION 2: The licensee is also prohibited from carrying a weapon in a detention facility, in an office of the Sheriff’s Department, or in any courtroom without permission from the presiding judge. SECTION 3: The licensee who chooses to carry a firearm pursuant to Act 1259 and this ordinance shall maintain possession of such firearm concealed on their person or locked in a secure location at all times on county property.
APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge
CITY OF CLINTON ORDINANCE NO. 2016-03
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2005-26 TO END THE LIMITATION OF SALES TAX MONIES FOR SEWER SYSTEM EXPANSION AND TO ALLOW FOR ITS USE FOR GENERAL SEWER OPERATIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Clinton, Arkansas, has reviewed the needs of its current sewer system and finds it insufficient. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CLINTON, ARKANSAS: Section 1. This ordinance shall be known as the “Ordinance Amending the Sales Tax Set Aside”. Section 2. All other ordinances which conflict with this ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflicts. Section 3. This Ordinance Amends Ordinance 2005-26. The funds generated by the $1.50/month/customer set aside for the Sewer Department shall no longer be limited to the purpose of sewer system expansion and may be used for any purpose necessary for sewer system maintenance, operation, expansion or other purpose. Section 4. EMERGENCY CLAUSE. Because the current rate structure is insufficient for the sewer department and recognized human need for the clean and safe disposal of waste is necessary to the health of citizens and noncitizens alike an emergency is hereby declared. THEREFORE, 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. PASSED: Thurs March 19, 2016 ATTEST: /s/ Richard W. McCormac Richard W. McCormac /s/ Dena R. Malone Dena R. Malone Recorder/Treasurer
NO. CV-16-53-1
VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT
ATTEST:_ /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk
PRICE REDUCED
LEGALS
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS
Approved this 17th day of March, 2016
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LEGALS
WARNING ORDER Any persons or entities claiming an interest therein or ownership of, certain land as described and located in Van Buren County, Arkansas, are hereby warned to appear in the Circuit Court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, within thirty (30) days of the date of first publication of this Warning Order and answer the Complaint of Plaintiff, Arkansas State Highway Commission, which has condemned the following described land: TRACT NO. 34: Part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 10 North, Range 14 West, Van Buren County, Arkansas, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a 3.5 Inch Aluminum Monument Land Survey Division being used as the Quarter Corner of Section 25; thence North 01°28’41” East along the East line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25 a distance of 994.59 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of U.S. Highway 65 as established by AHTD Job 8566 for the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence North 36°19’01” West along said right of way line a distance of 30.15 feet to a point; thence North 88°12’18” East a distance of 18.51 feet to a point on the East line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25; thence South 01°28’41” West along said East line a distance of 24.89 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.01 acres more or less as shown on plans prepared by the AHTD and referenced as Job 080423. You are hereby notified that the Arkansas State Highway Commission, Plaintiff, whose attorney is Mark Umeda, Legal Division, Post Offi ce Box 2261, Little Rock, AR 72203, has filed a Complaint in eminent domain against you and the described land, a copy of which Complaint, Declaration of Taking, and Order, shall be delivered to you or your attorney upon request. If you fail to appear within thirty (30) days from the fi rst date of publication of this Warning Order, you may be barred from answering said Complaint and otherwise asserting your interest. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and seal as Clerk of this Court on this 7th day of March, 2016.
Sponsored by J.P. Randy Story
Mr. Ester Bass CIRCUIT CLERK
VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT
By : /s/ Lori Jones Lori Jones, D.C.
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-16 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 #2015-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2016, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE IN COUNTY GENERAL AND APPROPRIATE $3,777.81 INTO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE BUDGET #1000-400. WHEREAS: Monies were received from the Sheriff’s Office Equitable Sharing Account from seized money; and WHEREAS: This money needs to be appropriated into the Sheriff’s Office budget #1000-400-4005 (Vehicles) to pay on new vehicles bought by the Sheriff’s office. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: $3,777.81 be appropriated into the Sheriff’s Office budget #1000-400-4005 (Vehicles). Approved this 17th day of March, 2016 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST:_ /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk
CITY OF CLINTON ORDINANCE NO. 2016-04 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2008-06 TO REDUCE THE “GROSS RECEIPTS” TAX FROM 3% (THREE PERCENT) TO 2% (TWO PERCENT) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Clinton, Arkansas, has reviewed the current “Gross Receipts” tax and finds it excessive at this time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CLINTON, ARKANSAS: Section 1. This ordinance shall be known as the “Ordinance Amending the Gross Receipts Tax”. Section 2. All other ordinances which conflict with this ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflicts. Section 3. This Ordinance Amends Ordinance 2008-06. The Gross Receipts tax is hereby reduced from 3% to 2%. Otherwise, its application shall be unchanged. PASSED: Thurs March 19, 2016 ATTEST: /s/ Richard W. McCormac Richard W. McCormac /s/ Dena R. Malone Dena R. Malone Recorder/Treasurer
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