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JP Kirkendoll dies at age 65 The longest-serving member currently on the Van Buren County Quorum Court died suddenly Sunday morning. James Kirkendoll, 65, died at his home in Shirley on May 22. The family had gathered for a celebratory dinner the night before, and Kirkendoll had seemed well and in good spirits, a family member told the Voice. Kirkendoll had represented Shirley as a justice of the peace for many years. The former Democrat became a Republican in recent years, saying the Democratic party
no longer represented his views. Kirkendoll was a Navy veteran and a member of the Shirley Volunteer Fire Department. A longtime educator, he was set to retire this month from the North Arkansas Adult Education Center. He previously had worked in the Shirley and Scotland school districts. Kirkendoll often seemed to be the common man's representative on the Quorum Court, asking questions such as: Why do Courthouse Annex office workers get an hour off for lunch while
those on the road crew get only 30 minutes? He consistently put up an argument when attempts were made to close the annex at 4:30 p.m., saying many working people didn't get off work early enough to get there before then. At a recent meeting, Kirkendoll acknowledged that he was disturbed by the county's plan to adopt an "at-will" work policy. Told it always had been that way because Arkansas is a state that allows employees to be fired for no cause, Kirkendoll noted that, "I still think you ought to have to have a rea-
son to fire someone." Often a lone voice among the JPs, Kirkendoll continued to make his points and ask his questions until his final meeting. Kirkendoll is the second JP the county has lost in a year. Robert "Bogie" Bramlett died in June 2015. Gov. Asa Hutchinson will appoint a replacement to fulfill Kirkendoll's term. Kirkendoll was born Sept. 4, 1950, in Pee Dee. He leaves behind his wife, Gail, three daughters, and nine grandchildren. Kirkendoll's obituary can be found on Page 5.
James Kirkendoll
Quorum Court Public meeting set on road weight limits
The Van Buren County fire departments (on the scene of a fire last month) count on Act 833 money to help buy their trucks and other equipment.
Chiefs hear call for equal distribution of funds The Van Buren County Fire Chiefs Association got a quick lesson on Act 833 at its meeting last week. The Choctaw Fire Department's Joey Weaver told the chiefs gathered for their monthly meeting that fire flow is the same and training is the same for every department and it's time to distribute funds the county gets from state legislative Act 833 more equitably.
Notes Voice delay -Remember The Voice of Van Buren County delivery will be delayed by a day because the post office is closed on May 30, 2016, in observance of Memorial Day. The Voice office also will be closed on Memorial Day. Concert -- The Van Buren County Community Band under conductor Dell
He said distributing funds evenly throughout the county fire departments would help improve ISO (insurance) ratings for rural departments. D.L. Webb, fire chief of the Clinton department, which gets the biggest share of the funds, noted that Clinton had to maintain a good ISO rating or insurance rates for current businesses and others considering
locating here would rise. He said part of the Act 833 money is set aside each year to buy new equipment. Currently, Clinton receives 15.04 percent of the Act 833 money; Fairfield Bay gets 12.46 percent; and each of the other departments receives 4.5313 percent. Spreading the funds out equally would cost Clinton about 15 percent of its budget, Webb said. Weaver asked
County Judge Roger Hooper and the chiefs to sign a petition and support making the funding change. Hooper was noncommittal, but he praised the county fire departments for consistently filling out all the paperwork to qualify for the funds. The issue will be discussed at the intergover nmental meeting set for 10 a.m. Friday, May 27, at the Shirley Community Center.
Holt will perform a Memorial Day Concert at 6 p.m. May 30 in the GW Building at the county fairgrounds on Highway 16 East. All are welcome and veterans will be recognized for their service. The band will play music from many eras. Donations for the band will be accepted.
as well as the one in Conway to American Natural Gas LLC of Saratoga Springs, New York, the companies said last week. The Damascus location, with three dual-hose dispensers, is on U.S. Highway 65 South. Both stations, which feature self-service pumps with credit card capabilities, will remain open 24 hours a day during the ownership transition. The Southwestern press release said that the com-
pany currently has 958,000 acres in the Fayetteville Shale area, including 3,700 producing wells. However, the number of drilling rigs exploring for gas in the area by any company had fallen from 10 in January 2015 to none by February, according to Baker Hughes Inc., an oilfield services company that tracks exploration. The sale price was not announced, but ANG said current employees at the outlets will keep their jobs.
Sold -- An affiliate of Southwestern Energy Co. has sold the compressed natural gas fueling station in Damascus,
After an outcry over last month's ordinance to impose weight limits on county roads, the Quorum Court has put the idea on hold until the public has its say. Van Buren County Judge Roger Hooper announced last week that there will be a public meeting on the ordinance at 6:30 p.m. June 9 at the Quorum Court meeting room. He said speakers will be given three to five minutes to have their say. He also said he has spoken with representatives of Green Bay Packaging and Deltic Timber. Many log truck drivers have expressed their concerns over the proposal. Hooper thanked the crowd for attending the Quorum Court meeting May 19 and said everything is on hold concerning the ordinance. Also at the meet-
ing, Sheriff Scott Bradley said the renovations at the county detention center's kitchen are complete. He said the kitchen has been out of compliance for years and, "They were going to shut my kitchen down," referring to the state. Bradley said the kitchen most likely was not built to compliance 14 years ago. The renovation expanded the kitchen area and a walk-in refrigerator and freezer were added. The jail currently is holding about 54 prisoners, including federal prisoners, which are the source of the funding for the kitchen project. The entire project cost $168,962. The Quorum Court meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Courthouse Annex. The meetings are open to the public.
49th Homecoming set June 3-4 in Shirley It's that time of year when everybody born and raised in Shirley comes home to visit. The 49th annual Shirley Homecoming begins Friday, June 3, with food and craft vendors. The Pee Wee Rodeo starts at 5 p.m. and the Big Show starts at 7 p.m. The Depot Dance will start at 8 p.m. with The Carl Acuff Show on the depot stage. Saturday, June 4, old friends, family and passerbys, will have a fun-filled day. A new event, from 8 a.m until 4 p.m., is an archery shoot in the
lower ball field. The elementary school's Color Run will start at 8:30 a.m. and registration for kids' games starts at 9 a.m. The Shirley Senior program will host a lunch during from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and the Homecoming Parade travels down Highway 9 at 2 p.m. The Lucky Ducky Regatta will be at 3 p.m. Saturday's rodeo begins at 7 p.m. with the Depot Dance, featuring The Highway 9 East band, beginning at 8 p.m. For more information call 723-8290 or 723-4848.
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The Regions team -- (From left) Amanda James, Debra Wolfe, Carrie Ward, Linda Litaker and Sherry Bixler gather recently at Regions Bank's Clinton branch to welcome back Wolfe after a six-year hiatus. Wolfe began her banking career at Clinton State Bank in 1978 as a bookkeeper. She worked in many departments after that including managing the in-house computer department and later on heading up the loan department of the branch as vice president. She now has returned as a part-time teller. “I enjoy helping people and seeing all of my former customers,” she says.
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Clinton City Clerk Dena Malone receives a plaque for achieving the status of certified municipal clerk at the May 12 City Council meeting. Presenting the award to Malone is Sherri Gard, Fort Smith city clerk and president of the Arkansas City Clerks, Recorders, and Treasurers Association.
Mower safety important to you and others Mowing season is upon us. Many people spend many hours each week this time of the year mowing their yards. Some people enjoy mowing their lawn and keeping it wellgroomed looking like a nice green carpet. Some people just do their best to keep the grass cut to keep it looking nice in the midst of other demands on their time. Regardless of your level of lawn care there are some basic mower safety guidelines you should follow to keep yourself and others around you safe while operating your lawn mower.
Mower Safety Guidelines: Before starting mower ...
• Put on close-fitting clothes and sturdy, non-slip shoes. • If the lawn is wet – wait! • Go over the lawn carefully to pick up stones, wire, toys and dog bones – anything the mower blade might pick up and throw. • If your electric mower or weed eater is not labeled “double insulated,” never plug it into anything but a grounded (threeprong) outlet. • Adjust cutting height before starting mower.
While you mow ...
• Never run mower over gravel, stones or hard, immovable objects like pipes, rocks or sidewalk edges. • Mow advancing
Calendar Fairfield Bay Baptist Church a hosting a gospel concert with Dave Boyer in observance of Memorial Day at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 29. Fairfield Bay VFW Post 4513 and Bay Boy
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forward whenever possible so you can see where you are going. Keep electric mower or weed eater cord out of the cutting path. Stay clear of the blade housing and the discharge chute. Never point discharge chute at others. Turn off the mower before you leave it – even for a moment.
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• Disconnect spark plug or power cord before working on your mower. • Treat gasoline like the volatile fuel that it is. • Keep the power cord of an electric mower or weed eater in near-new condition.
Safety practices are just common sense – but we often need reminders. Take a few minutes to review these safety suggestions at the beginning of each mowing season. If you need information on mower safety or lawn care, call the Van Buren County Extension office at (501)745-7117. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Lucky needs a home -- Lucky is a female pit who gets along with dogs, cats and kids. She had a very hard life before she came to the shelter and she needs room to run and play. Beware, Lucky sometimes thinks she is a lap dog. Meet Lucky and other adoptable pets at the Van Buren County Animal Control shelter. Call 745-2121 for more information.
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Scout Troop 401 will present the flags and choirs will pay tribute to the veterans in song.
brary kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 4, with obstacle courses, booths, crafts and food. Call the library at 7452100 for more information.
The summer program at the Van Buren County Li-
The North Central Arkansas Foundation for the Arts
and Education presents Flamenco guitarist Ronald Radford in concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2016, at the Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway. There is no charge; however, donations will be accepted at the site.
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Huie-Hunter Hill Decorations Services will be held Monday, May 30th at the cemetery. The program will begin at 10:30 am with the Boy Scouts Raising Of The Flag. Events will also include singing, poetry readings and a guest speaker, followed by dinner on the grounds. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. For more information contact Richard McCormac (501)253-7459.
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Couple celebrating 50th anniversary Johnney and Rhonda Carlton of Shirley will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, May 29. Their daughters will host a reception in the fellowship hall of Full Gospel Tabernacle, near Shirley on Highway 110, from 2 until 4 p.m. The couple was married at Shirley on May 20, 1966, by Rev. Bobby Ward. The Carltons are the parents of four daughters: Donna McCabe, Susan Howard, Penny Little and Lea Ann Jones. They have 11 grandchildren. All friends and relatives are invited. No gifts please. Athletes of the year -- The 2015-2016 Clinton High School Athletes of the Year awards were presented to senior Kannon Bradley and junior Allie Hensley. The award is voted on by members of the Clinton High School Booster Club. Kannon and Allie received their awards Tuesday, May 10, at the annual Athletic Banquet. Kannon is the son of Rory and Staci Bradley. Allie is the daughter of Dr. Kyle and Dara Hensley.
Reunion
The Kirkendoll family reunion will be Saturday, May 28,
2016, at the Botkinburg Fire Department. Doors will open at 10 a.m. and a potluck will begin at noon.
Bring a dish and enjoy the food and fellowship. All friends and family are welcome.
Keep track of migraine headaches Chomp! Chomp! - On Sunday, May 15, the Clinton Chompers went undefeated to win the Arkansas Drafted League 8 and Under State Championships. The team is (back row from left) Coaches Robert Hablitz, Chris Bates and Daryl Warren, (middle row) Dylan Hablitz, Landon Bates, Creed Brown, Hester Hensley, Kanin Lasater, Cort Alexander, Landon Keeling, (front row) Colton Warren, Bryan Cullum, Dylan Baker, Levi Burnett and Dane Cullum. (Photo by Dara Hensley)
Team spirit -- The Avenger 8 and Under players pose for a team photo last month. (Photo by Melissa Stearns)
I’ve never had a migraine headache, thank God, but I have seen first-hand how debilitating it is. My heart suffers for those who have them. They are excruciatingly painful and it seems like it takes forever to get over each episode leaving it’s victim trapped in their own little darkened prison till it passes. A recent study also found a strong link between migraines and emotional abuse in children. It is interesting to note that no link was found with sexual or physical abuse. We do not know as yet. What actually causes a migraine? We do not know exactly, but it does occur when there is
an imbalance of brain chemicals. For some reason, their body quits producing a neurotransmitter called Serotonin. Because of that, the body starts producing a chemical called neuropeptides, which then travels to the outer layer of the brain (meninges), and that in turn sets in motion the migraine headache. The question remains then, what triggers the body to stop the production of serotonin and the subsequent migraine? There is not one answer, unfortunately. It may be due to hormonal changes, foods (such as aged cheese or salty foods), drinks (especially alcohol), stress,
changes in sleep patterns, sensory stimuli (the sun, loud sounds, unusual odors, etc), medications (contraceptives, vasodilators, etc). If you are having migraines, it might help to keep a diary. Write down everything you can about your headache episode: when it started, how long it lasted, what you did to help relieve it, everything you ate and drank for 24 hours prior, what stresses you were feeling, how much you slept, where you went, what you did, etc. This might help your doctor treat your migraines. -- Ron Henson, RN / Ozark Health Home Care 745-7004 opt.2
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Obituaries
Dora Porritt
Dora May Porritt, 83, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, May 14, 2016. She was born October 10, 1932, in Boise, Idaho to Ralph and Mildred (Jary) Porritt. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved cooking, sewing, gardening, and traveling across country by train, including trips to Florida. She also enjoyed visiting and sharing stories with anyone that would listen, and she loved her doll collection. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Eldon McLelland Jr.; two sons, George McLelland III and Tim McLelland; one grandson, Angus Williams; three sisters; and three brothers. She is survived by her three sons, Ken McLelland of Reno, Nevada, Daniel McLelland of Magna, Utah, and Dale McOmie of Salt Lake City, Utah; four daughters, Susann Strickland of Bee Branch, Arkansas, Cindy Kasner of Shirley, Arkansas, Linda Phillips of Bakersfield, California, and Marylee Marshall of Eureka, California; 47 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and close friends. Pallbearers: Ken McLelland, Kevin Phil-
lips, Chris Phillips, Spencer Strickland, Jacob Weighill, and Kolby Strickland. Honorary Pallbearer: Seabastion Strickland Visitation was Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Quitman, Arkansas. Burial was in Pine Mountain Cemetery, Bee Branch, Arkansas. Funeral arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Sandra Mauldin
Sandra Mauldin, 60, of Quitman, Arkansas passed away Friday, May 20, 2016. She was born November 11, 1955 in Witchita, Kansas, to Elvin and Ida Pearl (Goodman) Chapman. Sandra was a loving wife, mother, sister, and nana. Her life revolved around doing things for others. She was a homemaker and a farmer's wife that had a love for her animals as well. She lived and loved life to the fullest and will always be cherished by her family and friends. She loved her grandkids and riding back roads and looking at the scenery. She was the strongest person we know, and the sweetest. She attended Clinton Public Schools.
She was a Christian and was loved her church family. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Ida Arlene Mauldin; and brother Richard Neil Chapman. She is survived by her husband, James Harrell Mauldin of the home; two daughters, Bree Mauldin and fiance Bryan Phillips of Quitman, and Mikka Jo and Matthew Fenley of Quitman; four grandchildren, Brantley Mauldin, Oakley Bird, Dixie and Levi Phillips; three brothers, Elvin Dwayne and Sara Mae Chapman of Greenbrier, Arkansas, Gary and Pat Chapman of Jefferson, Texas, and Roger and Sherry Chapman of Choctaw, Arkansas; a sister-inlaw, Joyce Chapman of Clinton, Arkansas; nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends. Pallbearers: Riley Chapman, Tyler Chapman, Tanner Sawrie, Evan Webb, Cody Bradley, and Justin Webb. Honorary Pallbearers: Byron Sawrie, Curtis Bradley, Roddie Chapman, Bryan Phillips, Matthew Fenley, and Johnny Mauldin. Graveside service was 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Bluffton Cemetery. Visitation was Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ clinton.
Brianna Jones
Brianna Michelle Jones, 8, of Scotland, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016. Born June 5, 2007, to David Jones Sr. and Tina Hatton Jones in Fort Smith Arkansas, Bri-
anna loved spending time with her grandparents and attended Point Remove Baptist Church, where her father pastors. Left to cherish Brianna's memory are her parents; brothers David Joe Jones Jr. and Kasten Fisher Jones, and foster sisters, Trinity and Jazmyne, all of Scotland; grandparents, Joe and Wanda Jones of Scotland, Vernon and Kathy Hatton of Center Ridge; and several aunts and uncles. Services were Wednesday, May 18, at Scotland Baptist Church. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service.
Vesta McClain
Vesta Madelene Hall McClain of Little Rock, beloved momma and grandma, and great grandma, went to be with the Lord May 18, 2016. Born in Russellville on October 31, 1920, she was a member of America's Greatest Generation, her life shaped by the Great Depression and World War II. Although she was not a veteran, she served her country in its time of need by weighing gun powder for mortars at the Ford Bacon, and Davis Ordnance Plant in Jacksonville from 1942 to 1945. Saving her earnings, she entered Arkansas State Teachers College (now the University of Central Arkansas) at the conclusion of World War II and earned a Bachelor of Science in Education. She then embarked on a 34-year teaching career: 12 years at schools in Scotland, Alread and Shirley, Arkansas; and 22 years
May 24, 2016 in Coolidge, Arizona. As a young adult, she loved to dance, usually with her brothers and cousins who took her along because she had a car. She loved teaching and being a mother and grandmother. She was a Baptist and was saved at the Scotland Baptist Church under the preaching of her grandfather A.S. Jones who helped found the church. She was preceded in death by parents Horace and Goldie (Jones) Hall of Scotland; husband L.T. McClain of Dardanelle; brother Eiland (Sonny) Hall of Little Rock; and great-grandson Canyon Drewry of Dardanelle. She is survived by daughters Lura Kitchens of Danville and Cindy McClain of Little Rock; grandsons Brent Drewry (Tracey) of Dardanelle and Bradley Drewry (Mikki) of Dardanelle; three great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; brother Hoyt Hall (Marian) of Fort Myers, Florida; and many other relatives. Visitation was Saturday, May 22, at Harris Funeral Home in Morrilton with services following at 2:00 p.m. Burial was at Foster Cemetery in Scotland. Online guest book: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
Wahconah Regional High School. Ashton worked as a carpenter for Sargent Panelizing Systems before he served his country as a member of the Army National Guard as a specialist. His achievements advanced him to the position of head gunner for the Provincial Reconstruction Team Nuristan. He was a member of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Ashton is survived by his daughter, Riley Larie Sargent of Pittsfield, Maine; his father Harold J. Sargent of Peru, Maine; his mother Kathryn Swofford of Shirley, Arkansas; his sisters, Crystal Swofford and Celeste Pugh, both of Shirley, and Sienna Linn of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas; his grandparents; and several other relatives and friends. He was loved by all who really knew him, and touched many he briefly met. He loved all who were apart of his life especially children. He enjoyed adventures in the outdoors; camping, fishing, and hiking. He will be greatly missed by friends and family. Memorial service was 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Kingdom Gate Ministries, Quail Creek Center, Shirley. Local arrangements under the care of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ clinton
Ashton Sargent
Ashton Blake Sargent, age 25, went home to be with our Lord, Saturday, May 7, 2016. He was born June 4, 1990, in Boynton Beach, Florida, to Harold J. Sargent and Kathryn Swofford. He attended Shirley Junior High then finished his secondary education at
The family of Rudolph Rains would like to thank everyone for all their prayers, visits, food, phone calls, cards and gifts during his illness and death. Especially to those who helped with his funeral; Arkansas Hospice and Roller McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton.
We love all of you and will never forget you.
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.
Calvina Harmon
Calvina Martin Harmon, 87, of Perryville went to be with the Lord Monday, May 16, 2016. She was born August 1, 1928, in Cleveland, Arkansas, to William Martin and Jewel Bryant. Calvina was a lifelong member of Aplin Church of Christ. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and crocheting. Calvina is survived by her husband of 69 years, P.O. Harmon; son Chris (Veronica) Harmon of Cherry Hill; daughters: Lynn (Fred) Nalley of Cabot, Betty (Ron) Quisenberry and Becky (Eddy) Berk, both of Hot Springs Village; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; and brother, Aman Martin of Morrilton. She is preceded in death by her parents and five brothers. Funeral service was Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Aplin Church of Christ in Perryville. Burial was at Smyer's Cemetery in Perryville. Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway.
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James Kirkendoll
James Leonard Kirkendoll, 65, of Shirley was born on September 4, 1950, in Pee Dee, Arkansas, to the late Junior and Iline (Brown) Kirkendoll, and passed from this life on May 22, 2016, at his home. James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a teacher for over 30 years, a volunteer firefighter, justice of the peace, a retired Navy commander and well-respected community leader. He is preceded in death by his son, Alex Andrew Kirkendoll, and his parents. Left to cherish his memory are his wife,
Gail, of the home; three daughters, Michelle Burgess (Todd), Misty Buchanan, and Sheila Gardner (Danny); nine grandchildren, Taylor Burgess Lichty (Logan), Sidney Burgess, Landon Gresham, Jorden Burgess, Bailey Buchanan, Morgen Burgess, Alex Gardner, Sawyer Gardner, and Paisley Rowley; one great-grandchild, Bryson Autry; and a host of other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at the Shirley High School Auditorium in Shirley, Arkansas. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Shirley. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton.
The Shirley Class of 1966 will hold its 50th class reunion next weekend. Not pictured is class member Charles Bradley.
Class of 1966 ready for reunion The Shirley High School Class of 1966 will gather to eat and visit next Saturday. The class had 16 graduates, three of whom have since
died. The seniors' class trip was to Rockaway Beach, Missouri. Their class motto was: "There is no right way to do
City to make offer on historic bank Mayor Johnny Sowell called the meeting of the Shirley City Council to order at 7 p.m. May 9. The council took up two issues tabled in April: The Massey property and the trash-can stands.
Sowell reported that he had spoken to Bud Massey regarding the city purchasing only the old Shirley Bank portion of his property in order to save a very important part of the city's history. Massey
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said he would take $12,000 for that portion. Sowell stated that he felt that price was probably negotiable. The mayor further stated that the septic system serving all of Massey’s property was locat-
49th ANNUAL
SHIRLEY HOMECOMING CELEBRATION JUNE 3RD & 4TH In Historic Downtown Shirley
Friday June 3rd 7am–3pm . . Vendors arrive and begin setting up 5pm . . . . . . . Pee Wee Rodeo
ed on the bank portion of the property, therefore some type of agreement would have to be made regarding this. Council members suggested countering with an offer. Randy Murray made a motion to make an offer of $7,500 for the property and to split the closing costs. All were in favor. Sowell will take the counteroffer to Massey. Council members agreed that whether or not the offer is accepted, the structure needs to be made “safe” before
a wrong thing," and their class flower was the red rose. Bobby Doyne Ward was the class sponsor. Graduation was May 20, 1966.
The class will celebrate its 50th Class Reunion on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 6 p.m. at the Western Sizzlin restaurant in Clinton.
the city’s Homecoming June 3-4. Concerning the trash can stand issue, Sowell stated that new city employee Bucky Chandler had the trash cans tied and secured, which has solved the trash problem for now. He said Chandler was doing a great job keeping the ballpark bathrooms and the field dugouts clean. Next on the agenda was final discussions on the 2016 Homecoming celebration. The schedule was reviewed and the children’s games will begin at 10 a.m, the
parade at 2 p.m. and the kid’s rodeo at 3 p.m. this year and will be over in time for the street dance. Murray reported that cost for the archery shoot will be $5 for a practice round and $25 for a qualifying round. The top 16 shooters will be brought back for the finals. Qualifying rounds begin at 8 a.m. For more information call Clarence Taylor at (501) 5140806. In other business, the council asked that a request be sent to the family that owned a house on Sam Street that burned earlier this year regarding a clean-up schedule/timeline for the property. Another landowner is being asked to clean up and mow property before Homecoming. Also, a request by Heath Jones to take in all of his property on Racheal Lane into the city limits was unanimously approved. It also was decided to try to secure entrance points to the baseball fields because the city is losing money in gate fees. Those plans should be in place by the 2017 summer league season. The council entered into executive session to discuss the new employee at 8:10 p.m. The council reconvened into open session at 8:20 p.m. It was announced that the city’s new employee, Buck Chandler, receive a pay raise to $10 per hour, effective May 9. His duties will be 40 hours per week 20 general hours and 20 street hours. The council's next regular meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 13, 2016, at the Shirley Community Center. The meeting is open to the public.
7pm . . . . . . . Big Rodeo 8pm . . . . . . . Dance at the Depot – feat the Carl Acuff, Jr. Band
Saturday June 4th 8am–4pm . . Archery Shoot at lower ball field Bowhunters division; Lady’s division; Youth division if he can get at least 5 to shoot $5 for a practice round & $25 for a qualifying round Top 16 shooters will be brought back for the finals Prizes awarded 8:30am . . . . Color Run – to benefit Shirley Elementary 9am . . . . . . . Registration for Kid’s Games at the Depot Stage Turtle races - $5 awarded to winners of individual heats | $25 awarded to winner of grand champion heat 11am – 1 pm Lunch at the Shirley Community Center – put on by the Senior Center Your choice of BBQ sandwich or chicken strips, a side, drink & desert - $5 2 pm . . . . . . Homecoming Parade – prizes awarded to top 3 floats (church groups, organizations & students: this is a great fundraiser!) 1st place - $100; 2nd place - $50; 3rd place - $25 3 pm . . . . . . Lucky Ducky Regatta – ducks on sale at 1st Service Bank 7 pm . . . . . . Big Rodeo 8 pm . . . . . . Dance at the Depot – featuring the Highway 9 E. Band
Shirley Arkansas T-shirts
Will be on sale @ the information tent for $10
A BIG THANK YOU GOES OUT TO THIS YEARS SPONSORS
- Petit Jean Electric Coop - Community Water System - Simmons First - Fairfield Bay Community Club
We will be holding a Chineese Auction Saturday at the Information Tent
Debbie Wolfe, Teller
Welcome Back to the Team!
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Van Buren County writes ....
Thinking of Mom Those excited gators thought constantly of mom
And laid dormant for a week and a day.
‘Cus she was against gambling and it looked like a gamble for sure
Then Logan woke in the middle of the night and announced in a strained voice
And maybe for gators there is no cure.
“Mom said she sees everything we do and its more than the creek that relies on you
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The Arkansas Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans held a Confederate Memorial Service at the Leslie Cemetery on Saturday, May 14, honoring Col. Samuel M. Leslie (1809-1896), and other Confederate soldiers buried there. The town of Leslie as well as the cemetery were named after Leslie, who also represented Searcy County in the state Legislature from 1840-1854. Costumes and a re-enactment were part of the event. Many area cemeteries will be observing Memorial Day in the next week or so. Originally known as Decoration Day, the holiday was established in 1868. (Photo by Cindy Wilson)
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May 24, 2016
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PEH Supply Bowling team went to Jonesboro for the state tournament recently. The team members are myself, Glenda Morin, Dee Freimanis, and Glenda Collins. We had a great time, but we didn’t bring home a trophy. We enjoyed meals at Red Lobster, Kirin’s Chinese and Longhorn Steakhouse. I went to Conway to the doctor. I won’t know how I am doing until I get my report. I am trying to get my A1C down below 6.0. Hopefully, it will be close. We went to Kohl’s and shopped for a while and then to Lowe’s. I got some equipment to help me with my yard work. I haven’t had much time to get my news this week, maybe I will do better next week. I’m heading out to visit my Uncle in Pea Ridge this morning. Have a great week end and God Bless.
D.J. and Tabby Thomas and Steve and Tracen Wheeler spent the weekend visiting Graceland in Tennessee and sights in Mississippi. The Shirley School Class of 1966 will be having its 50-year reunion on June 4 at the Western Sizzling restaurant in Clinton at 6 p.m. Everyone who went to school with them is invited to attend, it doesn’t matter if you graduated or not, they would like to see you. Jimmy Murray got a good report on his scan and check-up last month.
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Carolyn Ussery of Greenbrier, Jim Hooten of Vilonia, Ted Hooten of Searcy and Wanda Poynor all had lunch together on Friday the thirteenth. Paul and Wanda Poynor recently went to get acquainted with their new great-grandson Bentley Holt. J.H. and Naomi Welchel of Oklahoma City spent over a week visiting his sister Lottie Carroll recently.
"It made my day!" Ruth Watson celebrated 90 years on May 7. Family and friends threw her a Hawaiian theme birthday party. She was pleased with the decorations and many gifts. The guest list included: Opal Tester, Conway; Sylvia and Keith Watson and Miranda and Breanna Elliott, Benton; Keith Mason, El Dorado; Johnny and George Ernest Reynolds, Gillette, WY and Rebecca and Kamla; Rachel and Michael Bentley, Kelly and Jessica Bentley, Patrica Vie, Kenny and Baraba Watson and Jerry and Kelly, Cabot; Leonard and Betty Pack, Orene Giesie and Dana Bates, Je-
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rusalem; Glenda Dugger, Ruthie Dugger Jones, Rachel Dugger Adams, Morton Gap, KY; Gene and Rosann Turley, LR; Ronnie and Tommie Lemings, Greenbriar; Grace Clevland, Judgesonia; Robert Dugger, Florida; Savanah Kimes, Kambra and Kasyse, Harrison; Kiyle and Jodie Moe, Mississippi; Gay and Tommy Horton, Drasco; Samuel Story, Searcy; Debbie Watson and Morgan Roberson and Kashleigh; also attending: Bramble Cullum, Eunice and Leon Lemings, Karen Cotton, Kalob and Karen Scarberry, Kenny Barbar, Jerry Watson, Arista and Andreanna Love, Marge Koone, Joy and Virgil Lemings, Johnny and George Reynolds, Ralph and Eli Tester, Johnny and Lisa Moore, Randy Mason, Dalton Treese, Bill and Earlene Brecheen, Igene Collin, Lewis Jackson and Uerlene Drew. If you have information about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call or text Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
Nora Jean Housley Chimes
Hello to everyone. It is Monday night and it has been a damp, cold day. We have to dress like it is winter. May is half gone and we still don’t have all our garden planted, but until it gets warmer we are not worrying too much about it. Our daughter, Nancy, came Friday and stayed un-
til Sunday afternoon. She was here for the decoration at Liberty Cemetery Sunday. Her girls and part of their families also came Sunday. Randall and Ann were here for the week and Ronnie and Thereisa, Brandon and Sara and her niece and nephew from Texas were at the decoration. Our daughterin-law Alice and son, Dustin, Shiloh and Savannah spent the night Saturday night at their place here and attended the decoration. They were all in and out here on the weekend. The decoration turned out real well for it to be so cool. There was a pretty good crowd and we had some good singing, a good sermon by Bro. Jamon Lee and lots of good food. I would love to mention all the names who were there but I’m afraid I would miss some. There were people there from Springdale, Clinton, Dennard, Marshall, Conway, Greenbrier, Tilly, Branson, Russellville and maybe other places I don’t know about. We missed Alma Myrick and her daughter Glenda Hendrix. They have always been good to come and help us out, but Alma had a great-granddaughter being baptized that day, so she wanted to be there for that. Maybe they can come next year. Jane McEntire was glad to have her kids, Thelma Jane an ricky Emerson and their daughter and two children and Ray and Norma McEntire at the decoration and then visited her all Sunday evening. Danny and Vicky McClung were going to see the new Griffin baby girl Sunday evening before going back to their home in
Page 7 Springdale. Reba Smith of Marshall visited her son, Verlan and Donna Casto, one evening last week. Verlan took her over the farm to see the cattle and goats and all his other farm animals. She enjoyed that. Susan Housley wasn’t able to be at the decoration Sunday. We do hope and pray she will soon be feeling good again. Congratulations to all the high school graduates. I do wish the best for each and every one of you. Have a good week and God bless everyone.
Reunion
The Bradford family reunion for 2016 is set for Saturday, June 11, beginning at 11 a.m. at Petit Jean Electric Community Room in Clinton. There will be a potluck at noon. Family and friends are invited to gather for a wonderful time of fellowship and re-acquainting with each other. For more information, call (870) 884-3787. please let me know! dprout@artelco. com or 745-7950
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I see so many gardens coming along. I just can’t hardly wait for those fresh veggies. Especially tomatoes! Happy birthday to Sharon Bilbo as she turns 72 on May 25. Also happy birthday to my sweet sister-inlaw Sharon Prout on her birthday May 21. Enjoy your day girls! Congratulations to our kindergarten graduates Sara Beth Keeling (daughter of Justin and April Keeling) and Noah Woodward (son of Lucas and Laura Emberton)! Congratulations also to Shane Berger (son of James and Amanda Berger) as he graduates into kindergarten this year. My how the kids grow so fast! Special thanks to all that came out and helped the Highway 110 VFD clean up the Plant Cemetery last Saturday. Finally got the old dead tree down in the corner that was threating the fence, fixed the chain link fence and gate that were damaged and did some much needed weed eating on the highway bank. There was a great turn out. Well, it’s time to get to mowing again, bush hogging, or cutting hay. Things are just growing up so fast. But it sure beats a drought! Until next week, be good to each other and remember, if you have any news,
The Shirley Senior Center program will be hosting its annual fundraiser on Saturday, June 4, during the Shirley Homecoming. They will be serving a barbecue plate lunch for $5 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Carry-outs will be available. Meet your friends and kinfolk and support the Van Buren County Aging Program. New games and activities have been added to the daily schedule at the Shirley center. Come join the fun, food and fellowship Monday-Thursday. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. The center will be closed May 30 to celebrate Memorial Day. The Clinton center is hosting a pool tournament on Friday, May 27, at 10 a.m. Come watch the competition. The guys get serious about the games. Fairfield Bay center will be hosting its spaghetti dinner fundraiser Monday, May 30, from 4-7 p.m. Tickets are $7; 12 and under, $3. Lunch is served in Damascus on Tuesday and Thursday. I will try to keep you updated on all the activities and all the centers’ news.
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District Court - Damascus 5/3/2016
• Kevin Akers - No Proof Of Insurance - Guilty • Wilfredo M Avelar-Alvarado - Failure To Appear - Bond Forfeit • Wilfredo M Avelar-Alvarado - Unsafe Driving Ordinance - Bond Forfeit • Brooke L Brandau - Possession Of Controlled Substance - Guilty • Lindsay D Burk - Unsafe Driving Ordinance - Bond Forfeit • John F Burrell - Failure To Pay - Nol Prossed • Damon L Calvert - Unsafe Driving Ordinance - Bond Forfeit • Justin M Clingan - Failure To Appear - Bond Forfeit • Justin M Clingan - Unsafe Driving Ordinance - Bond Forfeit • John G Cook - Speeding - Bond Forfeit • Melissa Jane Copeland - Failure To Pay - Guilty • John F Dority - City Ord - Unsanitary Living Conditions - Guilty • Jeffery D Drennan - Speeding Bond Forfeit • Kevin A Foote - Failure To Appear - Bond Forfeit • Kevin A Foote - Speeding Bond Forfeit • Donald B Ford - Unsafe Driving Ordinance - Bond Forfeit • Jacen R Gann - Failure To Pay - Dismissed • Antonio J Garza - Failure To Appear - Dismissed • Christopher E Gibson - Speeding - Guilty
• Kerri B Hammond - Expired Vehicle License – Tags - Guilty • Ronald D Hess - Speeding - Bond Forfeit • Timothy L Hughes - Unsafe Driving Ordinance - Bond Forfeit • Billy G Knight - Failure To Appear - Bond Forfeit • Billy G Knight - Speeding Bond Forfeit • Karla S Kraus Possession Of Controlled Substance - Nol Prossed • Richard R Love - Failure To Appear - Bond Forfeit • Richard R Love - Speeding - Bond Forfeit • Frank H Mallett Expired Vehicle License – Tags - Guilty • Matthew S Manuel - Possession Of Drug Paraphenalia - Guilty • Matthew S Manuel - Unauthorized Use Of Lighting Equipment - Nol Prossed • Mark K Mayeux - Failure To Appear - Bond Forfeit • Mark K Mayeux - Speeding Bond Forfeit • Shirley D Miller - Failure To Appear - Dismissed • Shirley D Miller - Driving On Suspended Or Revoked DL - Guilty • Shirley D Miller - Failure To Appear - Guilty • Shirley D Miller Speeding - Guilty • Cherie Mitchem - No Proof Of Insurance - Guilty • Russell D Oliver -Driving On Suspended Or Revoked DL - Guilty • Michael S Phillips - Driving On Sus-
pended Or Revoked DL - Dismissed • Andrew D Poland - Speeding - Bond Forfeit • Randy Lee Rader - Failure To Appear - Bond Forfeit • Randy Lee Rader Unsafe Driving Ordinance - Bond Forfeit • Lauren A Rainbolt - Speeding -Bond Forfeit • Catherine L Reed - Failure To Appear - Bond Forfeit • Catherine L Reed - Unsafe Driving Ordinance - Bond Forfeit • Duncan A Sherrif - Speeding Bond Forfeit • Buddy E Sims - Failure To Appear - Bond Forfeit • Buddy E Sims - Speeding Bond Forfeit • Kevin J Sloan - Speeding Bond Forfeit • James C Vail Failure To Appear - Bond Forfeit • James C Vail - Speeding Bond Forfeit • Carolina B Valdizon - Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Nol Prossed • Arthur Walls Speeding - Guilty • Jerry W Ward - Unsafe Driving Ordinance - Bond Forfeit • Sharvette Williams - Failure To Appear - Bond Forfeit • Sharvette Williams - Failure To Produce Drivers License - Bond Forfeit • Jordan J Wray - Failure To Appear - Bond Forfeit • Jordan J Wray - Speeding Bond Forfeit • Patsy L Wylie - Driving On Suspended Or Revoked DL - Dismissed
Rotary Club hands out 28 scholarships The Clinton Area Rotary Club is awarding $28,000 in scholarships this year. Winners were both traditional and non-traditional students. The club raised the funds through it gun raffle. The 2016 Scholarship winners of $1,000 each are: Alexandra Bradley, Chelsea Bradley,Garrett Bradley,Tessa Berry, Ethan Blair, Joscelyn Boggs,Katelin Clark,Kelsey Clay, Trevor Dawson, Casey Deckard, Tra-
vis Farmer, Evan Goff, Tracy Hastings, Colter Hinchey, Haley Hink, Serena Jones, Payton Loeschner, Sara Maulden, Katie McHale, Kayla Meeler,
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Police Report Man sought in April case arrested in Missouri
A man wanted in Van Burn County on felony drug charges has been arrested in Missouri. On May 13, 2016, deputies from Howell County in West Plains, Missouri, arrested 44-year-old Jason George Krumsick of Gepp, Arkansas, on a Van Buren County warrant. On the evening of Tuesday, April 19, 2016, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff’s office came in contact with a vehicle on U.S. Highway 65, south of Choctaw, driving erratically, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Deputies tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver took off and the vehicle reached speeds in excess of 90 mph, the report stated. During the pursuit, deputies observed the occupants of the vehicle throwing items from the window. Clinton Police officers aided in the pursuit and tried to slow the vehicle
down by getting in front of it. The pursuit continued to Arkansas 16 East toward Shirley. Deputies reported the occupants continued throwing items from the vehicle. The vehicle wrecked at the S curves just prior to downtown Shirley. Deputies secured the scene and got medical attention for one of the occupants, but the second occupant fled the scene, according to the report. Deputies recovered several bags containing approximately 15 ounces of suspected methamphetamine with an approximately street value of $43,00. The occupant still at the scene was identified as Jeremiah Turman, 34, of Viola. Late last week, Krumsick was still incarcerated at the Howell County Detention Center on a warrant out of Van Buren County and a Howell County warrant charging him with resisting/interfering with arrest. Krumsick will be extradited to Van Buren
On May 14, 2016, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff's office responded to a disturbance call in the Airstrip Road area of Van Buren County. After deputies spoke with the victim and witnesses, 19-yearold Kindle Morgan Moore was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery in the third degree and misdemeanor Interfering with emergency communications, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office.
Traffic stop leads to man’s arrest
Arkansas State Police troopers and Van Buren County sheriff’s deputies made a traffic stop near Red Hill Road on U.S. Highway 65 North on May 15. During the stop troopers found illegal drug and paraphernalia in the vehicle, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Troopers arrested 57-year-old Franklin Evans of Brinkley. Evans was charged with misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Quote of the week
The world's favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May. -- Will Rogers
Our Van Buren County Family Album By Shay Belonie
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The Voice salutes Van Buren County's 2016 graduates next week. There is still time to say congratulations to your special graduate or the entire class. Call 745-8040.
Food and awards -- The Clinton High School Agri banquet and awards ceremony was held last Tuesday, May 17, at the school cafeteria. (Photo from Facebook)
Bouncing for fun -- Among the festivities during the last days of school at Cowsert Elementary was the chance to play in a bouncy house.
The project is currently on display at First Service Bank in Clinton.
Pets are focus of school's grant project By Linda Sullins
A little music -- The Clinton School band performed recently at the auditorium.
Back for a visit -- Miss Petit Jean Valley Outstanding Teen Brooke Bradford, 13, a Mainstreet Kids alum, visits the preschoolers in Shirley on May 9. Using Darby, her weather duck, Brooke taught the kids about tornado safety.
Forty students in grades first through 11th from Clinton Schools have been involved recently in an Art and Literacy Mini Grant project through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, a program established to provide high quality academic, artistic and cultural enrichment opportunities to students and their community. Glenda Stagg, the Federal Programs Director for Clinton School District, wrote the grant. This project included assorted genres of writing, artwork, quilting, and photography using the theme of the “Impact of Pets” with emphasis on dogs, or what we lovingly refer to as Mutts, hence the Mutt-i-grees curriculum which is taught in all three Van Buren Coun-
ty schools. The students were given the freedom to choose how they wanted to present their writing using prose or poetry in the form of haiku, cinquain, acrostic, or limerick. The focus of the writing was how pets show unconditional love and how we show the same kind of love in return to our pets and to people. The students also chose the colors and patterns they wanted to use for their individual quilt squares and the paints, pencils, crayons, or chalk used for coloring their large cat and dog artwork. We had two separate workshops, one for artwork and the other for writing. The colorful quilt was completed by Reba Ramsey, a wellknown and highly respected quilt mak-
er, whose grandchildren and several nieces and nephews have attended Clinton School. The high school students from Carol Corning’s photography class took pictures of local residents and their dogs, as well as their own dogs, visited the local nursing home to take pictures of the resident dogs, and also visited Clinton Funeral Service to take pictures of the grief dog that is always available. Their display also includes hunting, service, hero dogs, and even Claire, who goes with Judy Fite on repair jobs for Radio Shack. The new Van Buren County Library invited us to display our finished project during April, and First Service Bank in Clinton invited us to display through May.
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CHURCH HISTORY Honoring the Past – Preparing for the Future – Keeping the Faith A HISTORY of FAIRFIELD BAY BAPTIST CHURCH 1972- 2015
Early in the spring of 1972, Reverend A Hilton Lane, pastor of First Baptist Church, Hazen, Arkansas, was in revival services at Heber Springs, Arkansas. It was there that he and David Miller, Director of Missions of Little Red River Baptist Association, first shared the concept of a mission church at Fairfield Bay. A Tri-Missions Committee was formed consisting of Calvary Baptist Association, Little Red River Baptist Association and Van Buren Baptist Association. These associations in cooperation with the Missions Department of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, and Pleasant Valley Baptist Church organized and supported the mission church. Fairfield Bay Baptist Church is a direct result of missions support. Reverend Lane was called as pastor/ director of the mission church and led the first worship service on June 4, 1972. The service was held in the Fairfield Bay Civic Center with forty-two people in attendance. The Civic Center served as a meeting place until a mobile chapel building was provided by Arkansas Baptist State Convention in March, 1974. It was called a traveling portable chapel building because it was moved from one needed place to another. After the first building unit was completed and occupied, the mobile chapel building was taken to Daisy, Arkansas. The original sponsoring organizations continued to provide monetary assistance until October, 1975. On October 16, 1974, Pulaski Heights Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas, made a commitment to sponsor Fairfield Bay Baptist Mission Church. This formal relationship began January 1, 1975. Fairfield Bay members traveled by bus on February 19, 1975, to Pulaski Heights Baptist Church for a service of commitment to unite the two groups as co-laborers together for our Lord. Pulaski Heights Baptist Church provided monetary assistance from October 1975 until the mission was organized as a church in October, 1978. A building site of 2.89 acres of land was given to the mission by Fairfield Communities Land Company. On April 13, 1975, a ground-breaking ceremony for the first building unit was con-
ducted. Construction of this unit then began. The steering committee was comprised of Jeff Blackwell, W. M. Miller, Ruby Holland, Ruth Long, Lucy Dawson, Dorthy Ball and Robert Starr. Taylor Construction Company of Paragould, Arkansas, was the contracting company. Six months later, on October 26, 1975, the new building known as FFB Baptist Chapel, was dedicated to the glory and service of our Lord. Members of the Building Committee were: Carol Gray, Clarence H. Holland, George Richardson, Don Shelton, and Ann Smith. This Committee worked together under the leadership of Reverend Lane. Guests and members shared in a full day of worship, praise and fellowship. On Sunday afternoon, October 29, 1978, Fairfield Bay Baptist Mission was formally organized into a New Testament Church with ninety charter members. Reverend Lane was called as pastor. Dr. Jerry Warmuth, Pastor of Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, served as moderator, and Dr. R. H. Don-is, Missions Director for the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, gave the organizational address. The following charter members still attend Fairfield Bay Baptist Church: Don W. and Oilie M. Shelton, Ruby T. Holland, Ruth D. Long, Katheryn L. Starr, Darlene Rose, Bill W. Wooten, Margaret Sanderford, W. Harold and Betty L. Gaston. On Sunday, May 27, 1979, eight men were elected to the office of deacon in an ordination and installation service. These first deacons were: Edward Boldt, U. A. Broyles, John Dombaugh, Lloyd Johnson, Paige Lindgren, George Marlette, Robert Starr and William Wilson. The following programs were started during the period of 1975-1982: the church library began with a few study books which were donated by members. The small workroom at the front of the first building provided shelves for the books. The first Library workers were Oilie Shelton, Anne Bames and Hildred Burr. Other church programs started included the Woman's Missionary Union, the Lake Ministry, the Jail Ministry, Sunday School, and Vacation Bible School for children every summer. Monthly business meetings and dinners began as soon as the
first building unit was occupied. The Woman's Missionary Union was organized September 10,1976, with twelve members. Sybil Evenson was president and served in that capacity for the first ten years. The Finance Committee brought a recommendation before the church concerning a fund-raising campaign for a new worship center. The Stewardship Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention provided information concerning the campaign entitled "Together We Build." The program was a three month emphasis to solicit pledges from church members in order for capitol funds to be paid within a three year period. The church membership of 140 voted to enter the "Together We Build" program. The membership believed the Lord was leading them to prayerfully and enthusiastically accept the challenge to raise $100,000.00 over the proposed church budget. The goal was "To Know God's Will In Giving," and the theme was "Not Equal Gifts, But Equal Sacrifice." Not everyone can give large amounts of money but everyone can give something - gifts can be equal at the point of sacrifice. At the close of the fund-raising period, the total received was close enough to the goal of $100,000.00 to be called a victory. This was truly a time for rejoicing together in gratitude and thankfulness to the Lord. On October 25, 1981, the ground-breaking ceremony for the second building unit was held. In both the first and second ground-breaking ceremonies, there was a drizzling rain. However, spirits were not dampened as the congregation gathered for the combined note burning for the first building unit and the ground-breaking for the second building unit. The architectural design for the building was drawn by Raymond Branton. Construction was done by the Don Eads Company. George Walker was the electrical supervisor. The programs of the church began to expand under the leadership of Reverend Lane. The added space allowed large Sunday School classes to birth other classes. The library was moved to one of the new rooms. The Bus Ministry began in June, 1991.. The leadership of Reverend Lane in implementing the ministry of building a strong evangeli-
cal church in a growing community fulfills the motto "Christian Involvement In a Resort Environment." The youth program began under the leadership of Mrs. Martha Lane. This program filled a great need in the church and in the lives of young people who did not attend any church. Houston Robinson followed Brice Earley as Minister of Youth. Skip Schalk was hired as a summer Minister of Youth. On January, 1992, a note burning service led by Reverend Lane, trustee Don Shelton, and Finance Committee member Jeff Blackwell, was held. In October of 1992, Reverend Lane resigned as pastor of Fairfield Bay Baptist Church, and began his new position as Director of Missions for the North Central Baptist Association. Dr. Wayne Smith was called as Interim Pastor of Fairfield Bay Baptist Church and served through January 31, 1994. In 1993, the church parking lot was paved and the landscaping of the church grounds continued. In 1994, the new church sign was installed. Al Katzenberger and Don Shelton carved the lettering and built the sign. On February 1, 1994, Reverend Ronny Waycaster began serving as Pastor of Fairfield Bay Baptist Church. Reverend Waycaster had been serving as Interim Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Liberal, Missouri, at the time he accepted the call to pastor at Fairfield Bay Baptist Church. The church basement was completed in 1996, with a Celebration/Dedication Service on March 31, 1996. The basement was completed by adding eight classrooms, a kitchen, and a large open area for group activities. Music has always been an important ministry at Fairfleld Bay Baptist Church. Bill Wilson, Jim Wooten, and Carl Carlysle served as leaders in the early years. Later Christy Lester, Mae Andrews and Harold Gaston served in that capacity. Eric Stanton was called to be the first salaried Youth and Music Minister in September, 1996. The twenty-fifth anniversary celebration of Fairfield Bay Baptist Church was held on August 10, 1997. Today, we continue to give honor and glory to our God for the great things he has done for and through this church family. FFBB Church assisted those affected by Hurricane Katrina – We fed, clothed and housed some of them here at our church! Several church members traveled to Louisiana to help. We were always fortunate to have lay members who committed to leadership roles as choir direc-
May 24, 2016 tors, pianists and later as organists. The very first music staff member that was paid was Eric Stanton, who was also our Youth Pastor. Over the years, we maintained a small choir and they even presented special programs at Easter and Christmas. Eric Stanton helped promote the idea of starting a hand bell choir. To raise enough money to purchase the bells and related equipment, church members “purchased a bell” in honor or memory of someone. Etta Jo was our first handbell director. When Eric resigned in 2002 to obey God’s call to missions, the church called Don Coleman in October of that year as Minister of Music. And, yes, the choir presented a Christmas program only 2 ½ months later. We all know now that Don’s God-given talents, dedication and perfectionist drive would accept no less of the choir. We’ve not only been blessed with colorful Christmas pageants, but Don has directed Easter programs, patriotic programs, Senior Adult musicals and dramas, and helped with Dinner Theater plays. Don’s knowledge proved invaluable as we purchased new musical instruments, a new sound system, choir chairs and now new robes. His input for the Music Suite in the new addition was crucial. In September of 2002 our Music and Youth Minister Eric Stanton and his wife Kristi accepted the Lord's call to become missionaries to a very dangerous Muslim country. That same month the church called Don Coleman as the new Minister of Music. Under his direction, the congregation presented several plays in addition to Christmas and Easter programs. In 2003 Pastor Ronny Waycaster appointed a "Dream Team" to look to the future and consider another building program. After much prayer and research, the committee presented a proposal in July of 2004 for a new addition, The addition was to provide a beautiful new fellowship hall and kitchen as well as a new music/rehearsal suite. Also in the original budget was a new organ and baby grand piano. Church member Bob Wright was an active member of an organization called "The Nailbenders" This fine organization provided volunteer contractors to frame and bring our new addition "into the dry". The Nailbenders arrived on site in October of 2005 with their RVs, campers, and fifth wheelers. Our church was only asked to provide one meal a day and a devotional. In spite of many rainy days, they basic structure was up and
ready for inside work in 12 days. On March 3, 2007, the FFBBC pastor Ronny L Waycaster passed away after an accident at his home. Norm Partridge, the Chairman of the Deacons at that time, worked closely with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention who supported the church family during the painful process of moving forward. In May the church voted to call Rev. Jeff Cheatham as in intentional interim pastor and to form a search committee to find and call a new full time pastor to Fairfield Bay Baptist Church. On February 17 2008, the church family unanimously called Rev. Ken Reece as Pastor. He and his wife Pat began serving here at FFBBC on Palm Sunday, March 16, 2008. Music Minister Don Coleman retired in January of 2009 and the personnel committee began the monumental task of seeking a replacement. Talented musicians within our church body filled in, and two short term directors were hired during the course of the next few years - Darrell Osborn and Harold Brooks. Though out the years, several auxiliary organizations have provided services to our church family, our community and missionary activities around the world. Two ladies missions groups-Morning Missions and Kristi's Sisters actively support a wide variety of mission events. Operation Christmas Child, Baby Baskets for single moms, fund raisers for the FFBBC Honduras and Romania mission teams are just a few examples. The Senior Adult group know as the Triple L Club was formed in 2003 and provided fellowship for church and community members alike. Meeting one a month for a game night, that evening brings in many people from outside the church family. The group also schedules trips to conferences, plays and other getaway opportunities. In 2014 the church body felt that our music department and outreach needs had outgrown the scope of a part time minister and voted to begin searching for a full time Music and Outreach Associate Pastor. On October 5 of that year Rev. Gary Powell, along with his wife Norma and three daughters, Emily, Grace and Bethany joined our church in that capacity. In 2015 feeling a need to reach out to the children of our community, Kidz Klub was formed. Meeting on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 pm until 6:30, the group gives kids a healthy dinner along with a time of crafts and games, and most importantly an opportunity to know Jesus Christ.
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Fishing Report
'Glowing' Crappie Could Help Stocking Research
Have you heard about the new "glow in the dark" crappie that have been stocked by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in eight Arkansas lakes? To see the actual glow, you'd need special glasses and look at the fish under blacklight. But it's all part of a program trying calcein, a phosphorescent dye, to help a University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff researcher and the AGFC track crappie stockings over the next year.
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Lake Conway
(updated 5-182016) Hatchet Jack’s (501-758-4948) reported that crappie fishing was fair around the Highway 89 bridge and Gold Creek. Baby shad was getting attention, as well as crickets and barbecue chicken. No other reports on other fish.
Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)
(updated 5-182016) Greg Seaton with Little Red Fly Fishing Trips (501690-9166) said the area missed the rain that was forecast and the river remains low and clear. The bite has improved this past week and the fish seem more active. Midges and mayflies are hatching, so midge pupas, emergers and mayfly nymphs and soft
hackles are good fly choices. A slight twitch of these flies is sometimes better than dead drifting since these stages of the insects are swimmers.
Greers Ferry
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 462.51 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 462.04 msl). (updated 5-182016) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 462.52 feet msl, which is is 0.52 below normal pool of 463.04 to 462.54 feet for the May-June level. The bass fishing is great shallow and deep for all three species. There are still spawning fish that will last until June, some are post spawn and some are super post spawn out deeper, and a lot of the fish will be back
up shallow mid-day trying to eat bream; a topwater back and a Wake bait are working good right now as well as spinnerbaits and small crankbaits. The deeper fish can be caught on a bottom bait at times and crankbait at times. With the bottom baits, you need to use a Texas-rigged worm or a Carolina-rigged cinko or lizard for your best result. Most of the crappie have spawned up the rivers but the lake fish are still doing their thing. In the rivers, fish shallow and out to 15-20 feet for the suspended post-spawn fish. The lake fish can be caught shallow off of main lake pockets, use jigs and jigs tipped with minnows. Catfish are eating well all over the lake on a variety of baits. As for walleye, some river fish are still traveling back to the lake, and the lake fish are on points, humps and riprap banks trying to spawn. The best thing going is dragging crawlers in 5-18 feet of water, shallower on cloudy days and deeper on sunny days. Bream fishing is good all over the lake, shallow out to 15-18 feet of water. Crickets and crawlers are working well, as well as small crankbaits and in-line spinners. The hybrid bass and the white bass are really chewing now but acting real crazy, as they are chasing bait all over the place. If you find the bait and the fish and they run
off, just sit still, they will be back soon. Small spoons are working well as are in-line spinners fished vertical, and swimbaits and topwater baits fished horizontal, as well as different types of live bait. Concentrate in 25-35 feet of water.
Lake Maumelle
(updated 5-182016) Fosters Four Seasons (501-8689061) said water was clear and at normal level, but no report was available on temperature. Bream fishing was excellent with crickets. Catfish also rated excellent on a variety of bait: worms, blood bait, stink bait, chicken liver and doe bait. Bass were working fair in shallow water. Crappie fishing was good using minnows and jigs.
Arkansas River (Cadron Pool)
(updated 5-182016) Professional angler and guide Cody Kelley said the flow on the river has finally come down this week and the hope is it will stay reasonable following this upcoming rain. Bass are still biting well on cranks and spinnerbaits near the main river. Some can be caught flipping back water cover, but it is a much slower way to fish. The water is still very stained so be sure to use dark colors while flipping (junebug, black and blue) and bright for your moving baits (Citrus Shad or chartreuse). Catfish-
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ing was slower this week, but the bream bite is pretty strong. Crickets in protected back waters around any type of cover should produce plenty of bites. Didn't get to fish for any crappie this week, but in talking with other anglers it seems to be a slow bite as well.
Little Maumelle River
(updated 5-182016) Hatchet Jack’s (501-758-4948) reported that bass fishing was excellent using spinnerbait, topwater lures and creature bait. Catfishing was poor, and white bass fishing was poor. But crappie fishing was good with minnows and red and white jigs. Bream fishing was fair with redworms and crickets.
Arkansas River (Little Rock Pool)
(updated 5-182016) Hatchet Jack’s (501-758-4948) reported that catfishing was excellent, using chicken liver, skipjack, shad and worms in the river near David D. Terry Lock and Dam. Near Murray Lock and Dam, white bass were excellent using white plastic worms and Twister Tails. Catfishing was good with skipjack, snagging and shad.
Peckerwood Lake
(updated 5-182016) Herman’s Landing (870-2413731) said water was stained and high, and there was hardly any fishing last week.
Catfishing was good with crickets and hot dogs, but otherwise bream, crappie and bass fishing were all poor.
Palarm Creek
(updated 5-182016) Hatchet Jack’s (501-758-4948) reported that crappie fishing was fair using minnows and white jigs.
Lake Dickthorne
(updated 5-182016) Hatchet Jack’s (501-758-4948) reported that catfishing was excellent using chicken liver and chicken hearts, along with nightcrawlers. Crappie fishing was fair around the stumps with pink minnows. Bass fishing was fair with black crankbait and black and blue jigs. Bream fishing was poor.
Lake Wilestein
(updated 5-182016) Hatchet Jack’s (501-758-4948) reported crappie fishing to be fair in the channel using minnows. Bass fishing was excellent with plastic worms, topwater baits, frogs and buzz bait. Catfishing was fair, with minnows and nightcrawlers working best.
Lake Valencia
(updated 5-182016) Hatchet Jack’s (501-758-4948) reported that catfishing was excellent with chicken liver, chicken hearts and nightcrawlers working best.
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CHURCH PAGE
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Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Fairfield Bay Baptist Church. If you can identify this Church call 745-8040. (Remember to send a history of your Church.) Antioch General Baptist Church 1608 Highway 9, Fox (870)363-4509 Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 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 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
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 First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285 First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113 First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354 First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043 First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw Formosa Baptist Church 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 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500 Grace Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462 Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273 Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528 Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781 Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread Lute Mountain Community Church Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 MainLine Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737
Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 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 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 Shirley First Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 St. Jude Catholic Church 3178 Hwy 65 S, Clinton 745-5716 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The 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
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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS
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The speed limit in Van Buren County is anything you want it to be and arson is ok. This is a true story: A few years ago there were three arsons in my neighborhood of only seven homes. With each of the two first arsons, I wrote Sheriff Bradley a letter naming the Suspect describing in detail how I knew. I got no response from The Sheriff. I personally witnessed the suspect walking away from the second house just literally two minutes before observing black smoke billowing up through the treetops. The house was owned by the same individual the Suspect was feuding with and shortly before the fire the Suspect conned the Sheriff into arresting the homeowner on a bogus assault charge. The homeowner was suffering extreme poverty and was of lower than average intelligence and ill equipped to protect himself from an inept Sheriff, a zealous Prosecuting Attorney and the extraordinary bold, calculating menace of the Suspect.
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The first arson resulted in the total loss of my personal home with no insurance, which put me homeless for three years until I could afford to rebuild. The Suspect, who was in his late 40's collected $80,000 from his homeowner's policy and went on to build more houses while living on Social Security Disability and to this day, in spite of my seven multipage letters plus several unreturned phone calls to the Sheriff, is still freely operating in Van Buren County. Myself and others whom I know were tormented by this pathological madman for four years with ZERO help from the Sheriff. And you can't get much lower than zero. When neighbors gave me intel about this suspect they would always ask not to say where I heard it. They did not want to get involved for fear of retaliation by the Suspect. Crime flourishes when the innocent are afraid to come forward and the law doesn't work, as it should. I have complete confidence in the deputies' ability and willingness to serve the community but I know from long personal experience, the current leadership is void. Jim Marple, Choctaw
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2015-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2016, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $34,080.90 INTO THE DETENTION CENTER BUDGET #1000418-5003, Principal Note. WHEREAS: The Van Buren County Detention Center has a monthly payment of $3,408.09 to Simmons First Bank for the new kitchen in the Detention Center; and WHEREAS: The remainder of the payments must be appropriated to meet the payment requirements for the rest of the year ; and
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 $56.46 INTO THE 911 BUDGET #3020-5012001, GENERAL SUPPLIES ‘SIGNS’ AND $532.31 INTO THE DISTRICT COURT AUTOMATION FUND #3003409-2024, MAINTENANCE & SERVICE CONTRACTS. WHEREAS: The 911 office received a check from the purchase of a 911 sign; and WHEREAS: District Court received a refund check from RICOH. WHEREAS: These monies need to be re-appropriated into each budget as stated. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: $56.46 be appropriated into #3020-501-2001 and $532.31 into #3003-409-2024. Approved this 19th day of May, 2016 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk
Sponsored by J.P.Dale James VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-24 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 $1,040.00 INTO THE DETENTION CENTER BUDGET #1000-418-1001 ‘SALARIES-FULL TIME’. WHEREAS: In 2015 the Deputy #17 salary was $25,168.00; and WHEREAS: In the 2016 Budget the Deputy #17 salary shows $24,128.00; and WHEREAS: This salary needs to be corrected to the corrected amount of $25,168.00.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: $34,080.90 be appropriated into the Detention Center Budget #1000-4185003, Principal Note.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: The Deputy #17 salary be corrected and $1,040.00 be appropriated into the Detention Center Budget #1000-418-1001.
Approved this 19th day of May, 2016
Approved this 19th day of May, 2016
APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge
APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge
ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk
ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk
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I was compelled to meet with the then Prosecuting Attorney in an effort to curtail the Suspects exploitation of both the Sheriff and the Prosecuting Attorney. With the third arson, which was the Suspect's personal residence I wrote Sheriff Bradley a letter in advance of the arson naming who the Suspect Arsonist was going to be and which house was going to be torched next. One week later the house actually burned completely to the ground just as I had predicted in my letter to The Sheriff. The Choctaw fire department volunteers at that time all said to their then Choctaw Fire Chief that, in fact, accelerant was used around the full perimeter of the home. Witnesses reported to me seeing the Suspect removing articles from the house by pick-up load just before the fire. Again, the Sheriff did NOTHING.
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