The Voice of VBC July 26, 2016

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TUESDAY, July 26, 2016 / Vol. 2 Issue 28 / 75 cents

Landowner threatens lawsuit after county tears down fences

The dancers are Aurora Warden, Laney Marsh, Addison Starnes, Spencer Sugg, Audrey Starnes, Addyson Jarvis, Peyton Jarvis, Reese McDonald, Katie Bennett, Savannah Stout, Avery Marsh, Peyton Loeschner, Joscelyn Boggs, Emma Coward, Maddie Marsh, Brooke Bradford, Caitlyn Speer, Cameron Jones and Lauren Bane.

Dancing at Disney -- On July 27. 2016, the Judi King Dancers from the Judi King School of Dance in Clinton and Heber Springs entertained the guests of Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Twenty dancers ranging in age from 5 to 21 performed a 30-minute 50’s themed show in Disney Springs. The dancers sent in an audition tape in September and received their acceptance letter in October.

The dancers spent countless hours preparing for their performance.

For more information on the studio call 362-3107.

Shirley man charged after 'controlled buys' Controlled buys by drug task force agents led to the arrest of a 55-year-old Shirley man.

Agents from the 20th Judicial District Drug Crime Task Force, assisted by Van Buren County sheriff's deputies, arrested Richard Miller on July 15, 2016.

After a confidential informant made three buys from Miller, agents, armed with a warrant, searched his residence on Fenwood and found illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. In all three instances, the drug allegedly sold to the

Notes Meeting

Remember the Town Hall meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, at the Clinton Senior Center on Yellowjacket Lane in Clinton. The topic is the Water Department and proposals to increase water rates.

Sound-off

Starting next month is a rare chance to say what you think about issues, politics and politicians on a local, state and national level -- anonymously. We usually don’t encourage political letters, and we certainly don't allow anonymity, but for the months of August and September, we want you to tell us

informant was marijuana, according to court documents.

The price paid for the marijuana was $100 on two occasions and $75 on one buy, the papers show.

Money from the drug task force's "confidential buy fund" was used to make the purchases.

The items found in the residence included, according to the paperwork, approximately 1 ounce of marijuana, a digital scale, several zip lock bags, rolling papers, an Imperial .22 pistol, a deer bone smoking device with burnt residue and "numerous other items of drug paraphernalia."

Miller has been charged with three counts of d e l i v e r y Miller of a controlled substance, a Class D felony. Those buys occurred June 2, June 24, and July 6, according to court documents. He also has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony; maintaining a drug premise, a Class C felony; and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. His plea and arraignment is set for Aug. 22 in Van Buren County Circuit Court.

His bond was set at $2,500.

what you think. Don't hold back. We have to know who the letters are from, but we won’t print your name – this is for the political sound-off letters in August and September only. No slander, and we do reserve the right to edit them without changing the context, and to reject them at the editor's discretion. It's not one-sided, though, in October we offer the politicians their turn to respond to anything that has been written about them and to make their case as to why they deserve your support.

So, com on, Van Buren County – sound off!

ton City Park begin at dark Aug. 5 with Ant Man. The rest of the lineup is: Aug. 12, Nut Job; Aug. 19, Zootopia; Aug. 26, Pixels. Admission is free; concessions are available.

Free movies

The Clinton Fire Department's Friday night movies at Clin-

Christmas gifts

We know it's the hottest part of summer, but here at The Voice, we're thinking about Christmas.

First, we are looking for volunteers.

This holiday season, we want to shower gifts on one special person who goes above and beyond the call of duty for his or her fellow man.

For the next several weeks, The Voice will feature Van Buren County volunteers, so send your suggestions to us at voiceeditor@artelco.com or call 745-8040. In

Last week's Van Buren County Quorum Court meeting was dominated by talk of a disagreement over a road in Shirley.

Judy Smoke of Saline County claims the county tore down fences on North Forty Road and cut down some of trees on property that was owned by her recently deceased father, Danny Green. Smoke is his only child. She has retained Clinton attorney Kent Tester.

Tester has filed a draft complaint "regarding a recent trespass on her property by county employees." He wrote that the letter was an attempt to give the county the opportunity to negotiate with Smoke to settle the case before filing the complaint.

There are seven houses on North Forty Road and both sides agree the county has maintained the road for years, maybe as many as 20.

Addressing the Quorum Court Thursday, Tester said Smoke discovered a couple of months ago that a county road crew had taken out sections of her fence on both sides of the road, cut down several trees and cleaned it all up. "It looks like the beginning of work to widen the road," he said.

Tester said the road is not a county road and the county has made no legal moves to make it one.

County Judge Roger Hooper said the county crews clear brush on sides December, readers will decide who they want to see honored.

Another decision we'll be calling on readers to make later this year is to pick a teacher from one of our county schools to receive a passel of holiday gifts. We're asking teachers and school staff to submit articles and/or photographs exclusively to The Voice, and those who do will be on our ballot for readers to choose from this December. The items must be published only in The Voice from August through November.

Contest

Don't forget about our photography contest. It winds up Friday, July 29, and our panel of judges will be picking a winner shortly after that.

Sheriff goes over finances

Sheriff Scott Bradley told justices of the peace last week that the sheriff's office is on track to make quite a bit of money this year.

Bradley said that in 2015, holding federal inmates in Van Buren County brought in $306,730. So far this year, that figure is $199,990.

In 2015, he said, circuit court fines for felony convictions were $132,272. In 2016, the fines have so far added up to $82,930.

"We're on track for more money," he said.

For misdemeanor fines, $561,264 was collected in 2015. This year it has been $272,977 so far.

The county gets a portion of that See Finances on page 2

of roads and that the trees were dead.

Road Supervisor Craig Clute said it wasn't really a fence, just an old belt.

Tester disputed that, saying at least two of the trees were marketable, and that the belt was a cover for barbed-wire fencing to keep horses from hurting themselves.

There is no easement on record for the road, Tester said.

The county, he said, can only operate within the boundar-

ies of a road, it can't take down people's fences.

"What's it going to do to our property rights if you don't know when the county might come along and take down your fence?" Tester said.

County attorney Chad Brown said the county's position is that it has been maintaining the road a long time and must have the right to maintain the easement.

Brown noted that the county had offered to put a fence back. Tester acknowledged that was true, but said the county wasn't going to put it back exactly where it was. Smoke, he said, would lose some of her property.

Tester said Smoke wants her fence back, and compensation for timber and trees. She's trying to sell the property and would like the issue resolved.

Justice of the Peace Dale James asked what her price tag was, and Tester said he didn't know exactly. According to Tester's letter, Smoke will seeks "damages including attorney's fees and costs in excess of $20,000."

JP Wes Newland said if the county took Smoke's fence down "we ought to pay her for a fence." He said she could put it back herself wherever she wants to. As far as the road, he said, stop maintaining it and let her neighbors petition to make it a county road.

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It's a circus around here! -- Rudy Roo Roo the Kangaroo visited The Voice office last Thursday afternoon. The 2-year-old kangaroo is part of Cockrill's Country Critters from Cabot, owned by Janice Cockrill and Jim Roberson. Everyone who touched the fullgrown marsupial was struck by the softness of his fur. Rudy visits nursing homes, makes public appearances and visits parties and events across the state. His claim to fame was his escape earlier this year during a visit to Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs.

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July 26, 2016 Lawsuit from page 1 James suggested a special meeting to discuss the issue further, but Brown said that would not be the Finances from page 1 money. "We're doing our part to bring that money in," he said.

As far as inmates, last year 1,122 were locked up throughout the months. This year there have been 707 so far.

In the first six months of the year,

proper forum for it.

Hooper said if it is a road matter, it is supposed to be up to the county judge.

He asked that Brown and Tester continue to negotiate.

146 people have been booked on drug charges; 64 on assault and battery; and 35 on DWI. "We're working at the sheriff's office," he said. "The workload keeps getting bigger every year."

In other business, the JPs approved four ordinances. They can be found on Page 16.

CWD regulations go into effect Tournament champs -- Arkansas Intensity won the State Championship in the Get Smart Tournament in Conway, Arkansas. They also competed in the elite bracket of Nationals in Hooplay in Conway. The team is coached by Corey Pio and Jacob Pio. Pictured left to right are Jacob Pio, Emily Payne, Lana Milton, Grace Crawford, Claire Drewry, Savannah Lacey, coach Corey Pio, Makenzie Woodruff, Paige Adams and Lexi Burnham. Not pictured are Kyndal Hardy, Ali York and Mary Payne.

(Photo by Christy Payne)

Cardinals take down opponents The Clinton Cardinals played in an away game against Union Chapel on June 26, 2016. The Cardinals won 12-3.

For the Cardinals, Derek “D” Blasingame went 1 for 3, Trey “The Hurricane” Austin went 3 for 3, Nick “The Cannon” Tester went 2 for 3, Rico “The Rocket” Edmonson went 1 for 3 and D.J. “Junior” Shandlen went 2 for 3.

Pitching was done mostly by Nathan “Steady” Smith and relieved by Phil Wyatt.

We had a late start so we only had 7 innings before dark. We will play our next game in Little Rock against Mexico.

This tree in Clinton takes on an eerie look with webs hanging from many branches.

Web worms unsightly but harmless

Send your sports news and photographs to voiceeditor@artelco.com

Have you ever noticed those odd-looking webs on tree limbs in summer?

It doesn't mean you are about to be overrun with spiders.

In fact, it isn't spiders at all, but rather it's web worms.

In late summer, usually July and August, a caterpillar with

the scientific name of hyphantria cunea, builds a water-proof tent that doesn't allow birds and wasps in. The caterpillars eat the leaves from the enclosed limb of the hardwood tree.

Left alone, the colony will feed for a month or two, then migrate downward and pupate

in the soil. In spring they will emerge as dusky-white nocturnal moths, according to agardenforthehouse.com website.

The only reasons to rid your trees of the webs are aesthetic ones. If the web is swept off the tree, the caterpillars remain attached to it.

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Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of special regulations to combat the spread of chronic wasting disease in Arkansas during the Commission’s June 24 meeting. Many of the new regulations focus on hunting seasons and bag limits, but a few, particularly those on feeding wildlife, moving deer and deer parts and rehabilitating deer became effective July 16 (10 days after being filed with the Secretary of State’s office).

A CWD management zone has been established in Boone, Carroll, Johnson, Logan, Madison, Marion, Newton, Pope, Searcy and Yell counties.

The following regulations are now in effect in the CWD management zone: 1. It is unlawful to feed wildlife within the CWD Management Zone, except: a. Bait may be used to hunt deer and elk from Sept. 1-Dec. 31. b. Food plots may be used year-round. c. Baiting bears on private land is allowed.

However, before Sept.

1, bears may only be baited with dog food, cat food, pastries/ bread, cooking oils/ grease, non-wildlife

meat scraps, popped popcorn, fish and fish byproducts. d. Baiting furbearers is allowed during open furbearer seasons on private land. e. Incidental feeding of wildlife from active livestock operations is allowed. f. Normal agricultural, gardening or soil stabilization practices are allowed. g. Attracting or feeding birds and squirrels with common bird and squirrel feeders, bird baths and grain completely submerged in water is allowed. h. Hand feeding of wildlife (except alligators) is allowed. i. Baiting is allowed for management, research or control of nuisance wildlife only with approval by the AGFC Chief of Wildlife Management.

2. It is unlawful to import, transport or possess any portion of a deer or elk from the CWD management zone in any portion of the state outside the management zone, except: a. Antlers and cleaned skulls b. Meat with all bones removed c. Cleaned teeth d. Hides e. Finished taxidermy products

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Calendar First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf, 557 Highway 337, Higden, Arkansas, will be hosting a Fifth Friday gospel singing at 6 p.m. Friday, July 29. This is a non-denominational singing; everyone is welcome and may participate in "special music" after the congregational songs.

A potluck will follow.

Shirley native Roy Clark has been pastor at Antioch General Baptist Church since 2001.

A chat with ...

Roy Clark Roy Clark agreed to fill in as pastor of Antioch General Baptist Church in Fox for one month.

That was in 2001 and he's still going strong.

"I enjoy what I do," Clark says.

Clark was born in Van Buren County and graduated from Shirley High school in 1957, but his work has taken him miles from home, including five years in Bradenton, Florida, where he was manager of administration of Bradenton Missionary Village.

In his home state, he has pastored two churches in Van Buren County, one in North Little Rock and began mission churches in Little Rock, which grew to have a food pantry, clothing and housing ministries, and he has worked with Union Rescue Mission.

In 2001, he and his wife, Jereta Huie Clark, moved back to Peel Road and built a home 150 yards from where Clark was born and spent his first 18 years. The couple has two daughters and three grandsons.

At his church in Fox, which is about halfway between Clinton and Moun-

tain View, he is setting up two new ministries, a Stepping Stone Ministry to help folks who have had problems with drugs or alcohol, and a food pantry that will serve the Fox community.

Serving the community is important to Clark. He believes the Christian community should have a sense of belonging to one another and working together for a common cause.

It is important, he says, to be involved, especially with the local schools. Rural Special has used the church's gymnasium and held its Baccalaureate service there.

This December, Clark plans to recognize a lifelong dream. He is going on a nine-day spiritual and educational tour of Israel. The trip, Dec. 26-Jan. 3, will include Jaffa, the Galilee region, Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea, Jerusalem and more. The trip will cost $4,000 per person/double occupancy, and Clark invites folks in Van Buren County to travel with him.

Call him at 745-3898 for more information about the trip.

It will, he says, "be a life-altering experience."

The Annual Senior Night Cookout Potluck is Friday, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Crabtree Foursquare Church.

Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided, bring a side dish. Persons 60 and greater and their spouses are invited.

The Annual Crabtree Community Reunion and Potluck will be held from 11 a.m.4 p.m. August 6, in the air-conditioned comfort of the Foursquare Church basement. All residents and former residents are invited to attend the festivities.

The Fairfield Bay Community Education Center's Annual Fundraiser Benefit Dance will be held on Saturday, August 13, at the Fairfield Bay Conference Center from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 50/50 raffle tickets are $5. Tickets can be purchased at the Education Center or Conference Center.

Lucky Draw will perform.

Call 884-4440 for more information.

The Van Buren County Quorum Court committee meeting on Emergency Medical/Ambulance Service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at the County Annex building on Highway 65 in Clinton. The meeting is open to the public.

The Budget Committee of the Van Buren County Quorum Court will meet at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at the County Annex building in Clinton. The meeting is open to the public.

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Wedding shower set A wedding shower for Jenny Bittle, bride-elect of Eric Ekhoff, will be held on Saturday, July 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Community Water System

Community Room at Greers Ferry.

The bride is registered at Target.

Co-hostesses are Pam Murray, Whitney England and Tracy Cooley.

Van Buren County Volunteers

Somebody has to help Somebody played a trick on Scott Spencer last spring.

He thought he and his wife, Betty, were attending the Clinton Chamber of Commerce banquet to give a speech.

In reality, they were lured there to be honored as Volunteers of the Year.

That was Spencer's second time to win the chamber's honor, and he appreciates it. But that's not why he volunteers. The reason for that is because "somebody has to," he says.

Spencer used to volunteer with the Hospital Auxiliary, the Lions Club and his church, Immanuel Baptists, but he has slowed down a little.

About a year ago, he was diagnosed and began treatment for pancreatic cancer.

He takes chemo and diabetes medications every day, and sometimes he just doesn't feel all that well. His doctor told him he has about five years to live.

But he still shows up to volunteer at Van Buren County Food's for Life week after week. It makes him feel good to help.

He tells the story of a young family of five that was down on its luck. They were embarrassed, as many people are, he says, but came into the pantry for several months for help. Then one day they came back with food and cash for the pantry.

Sometimes it "tugs at your heart," he says.

Food's for Life has about 35 volunteers who each work about a day a month.

Spencer worries about what will happen to the organization and others that depend on volunteers when this generation of helpers can't do it anymore.

Younger people, he said, just don't volunteer much.

About 750 to 800 people a month depend on the pantry to help cover their food needs. They get enough to last about five days. It's not enough to feed them until the next time they are eligible to come in, but it helps, he says.

The pantry, which is open twice a week, can use more volunteers, he said.

Food's for Life gets some government food to hand out, but it is funded by individuals, churches, the United Way and schools.

The pantry needs donations of food, bags and mostly money because the organization can make its dollars go farther than individuals can. The need grows in November and December, he said.

Is there a volunteer you would like to see featured here?

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County gets $7,815 for emergency food, shelter programs Van Buren County has been awarded $7,815 in federal funds under the emergency food and shelter programs.

The selection was made by a na-

tional board chartered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which consists of representatives of charitable and religious organizations.

The local board is made up of the county judge, treasurer and local groups, and will determine how funds are distributed in Van Buren County.

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Obituaries Steven Mitchell

Steven Jessie Mitchell, 35, of Clinton, passed away July 15, 2016. He was born October 7, 1980, in McCrory, Arkansas, to Eddie Jay Mitchell and Linda Sue Redd.

Steven was of the Baptist faith, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting, mudding and smoking meats on the smoker. Steven was an outdoors man.

Left to cherish his memory are wife Ashley Cargile Mitchell; children Derek Payne and Kelsey Payne; his mother; siblings Chris Mitchell and wife Beth of Hot Springs, Michael Mitchell and wife Bridgette of Shirley, Jennifer Mitchell of Searcy and Joseph Mitchell of Texas; and many other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Jay Mitchell.

The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Steven's Book of Memories, visit www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

Nedra Maxwell

Nedra Ann Cherry Maxwell, 59, of Cleveland, passed away July 15, 2016.

She was born on August 16, 1956, in San Antonio, Texas, to William Leonard Cherry Sr. and Rosie Kurz Cherry. Nedra was of the Pentecostal Faith, and enjoyed fishing, camping and playing dominoes.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, John D. Cherry of Conway, Mary Long and husband Chris of Holland, James Maxwell of Morrilton, and Matthew Maxwell of Holland. Nedra is also survived by seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; siblings William Cherry Jr. of Texas, Samuel Cherry of Conway; and other family and friends.

Nedra was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Maxwell; her parents; daughter Amanda King; sister Mary Stracener and brother Dennis Cherry.

Graveside services were Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Lost Corner Cemetery with Pastor Sam Bryant officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Nedra's Book of Memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

John Fritts

John Sherman Fritts, 70, of Alexander, passed away July 20, 2016, in Clinton, Arkansas.

He was born December 25, 1945, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

John enjoyed fishing riding motorcycles, flying kites, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Left to cherish John's memory are his sons Michael Fritts and wife Cindy of Clinton and John Peregoy of Maryland.

John is also survived by his grandchildren, Zoie Fritts and Zane Fritts, both of Clinton, and Jeremy Peregoy and Jasmine Peregoy, both of Maryland.

Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service. To sign John's Book of Memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

Paul Yount

Paul Yount, 77, of Bee Branch, Arkansas, died July 12, 2016. He was born September 28, 1938, in Bronaugh, Missouri, to Ivan Gerald Yount and Ella Yokley Yount.

Paul was retired from the Santa Fe Railroad as a computer programmer.

Survivors include sons Todd Yount and Brad Yount; his mother; sisters Deloris Stafford, Janice Bundy; brothers Ivan Yount, Roy Yount; stepchildren Delania McEntire, Chad Steinert, Gary Hill and Joe Hill; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchild and friends.

Graveside services were Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Morganton Cemetery with Chaplin Ron Byrd officiating. Arrangements by Bishop-Crites Funeral Home in Greenbrier.

Awaiting homes – This mixed-breed dog is a long-timer at the Van Buren County Animal Control facility in Clinton and really needs a family to call his own. The Siamese-mixed kitten is one of many cats and kittens currently at the shelter. Adoption fee is $25 and includes spaying or neutering. Call 745-2121 for more informatio

District Court June 2016 - Tim J. Nesdahl, pulling tube without observer/Jet Ski, bond forfeited.

- Kristie Kellar, failure to pay fines, bond forfeited.

- Morgan Dalana Bower, no drivers license, failure to appear, bond forfeited, - Jennifer L. Mannon, failure to pay fines, guilty.

- Sheila Davis, three counts hot check violation, guilty.

- Ryan W. Horton, public intoxication, guilty.

Haley Michelle Johnson, failure to yield, failure to appear, guilty.

- Dena Marie Powers, expired vehicle license tags, failure to appear, bond forfeited.

- Kelsey D. Hampton, shoplifting, guilty.

- Joseph N. Davidson, shoplifting, guilty.

- Amanda F. Treat, no seat belt, bond forfeited.

- Thomas G. Lindsey, speeding, bond forfeited.

- Michael Andrew Shoemaker, speeding, bond forfeited.

- Christopher Dale Smith, speeding, bond forfeited.

- Shawn Michael Meeks, speeding, bond forfeited.

- Lexia Ann Massey, speeding, bond forfeited.

- David Patrick Martin, speeding, nol prossed.

- Shawn L. Riddle, speeding, bond forfeited.

- Weston E. Simpson, no proof of liability insurance, guilty.

- Victor N. Hernandez, no drivers license, bond forfeited.

- Betty Lanell Bishop, speeding, bond forfeited.

- Stephanie F. May, speeding, bond forfeited.

- Boyd W. Parker, speeding, bond forfeited.

- James R. Berry,

Woman wins home energy makeover The homes of 17 electric cooperative members will soon become much more energy efficient thanks to the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Ninth Annual Energy Efficiency Makeover Contest. The homes will each receive up to $5,000 in energy efficiency improvements.

Linda G. Moore

of Clinton was one of the 17 winners.

She will receive a comprehensive energy audit. Upon diagnosis of the energy problems, a team of experts will install insulation, caulk and seal unwanted air leaks, reconnect, seal and insulate the ductwork and receive a heating and cooling system tune-up.

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The staff of The VOICE of Van Buren County extends sincere condolences to all who have lost loved ones.

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speeding, bond forfeited.

- Stephen B. Watts, failure to produce insurance proof, nol prossed.

- John Russell Holloway, speeding, bond forfeited.

- Brittany Lexia Latinette, speeding, bond forfeited.

- Tamario A. Beaugard, speeding, bond forfeited.

- Shanna Kaye Williams, no seat belt, bond forfeited.

- James Todd Gilbert, speeding, bond forfeited.

- Maxwell A. Rossi, no proof of liability insurance, guilty.

- Kerry L. Long, speeding, bond forfeited.

- Rodney Earl Meyer, driving on suspended or revoked license, guilty.

- Adam Ragland, driving too fast for conditions, bond forfeited.

- Patricia Ann Charvet, speeding, bond forfeited.

- Dannie Oneal Sanford, no seat belt, bond forfeited.

- Kaley Lin Johnson, speeding, bond forfeited.

- Barbara Ann Seymore, speeding, bond forfeited.

- Amy Marie Murray, no seat belt, bond forfeited.

- Drenda Lynn Nixon, no seat belt, dismissed.

Simon Benjamin Rains, failure to produce insurance proof, bond forfeited.

- James Justin Perry, no seat belt, bond forfeited.

- James R. Vail, failure to produce insurance proof, guilty.

- Jessica P. Lorey, unknowingly furnishing or selling alcohol to minor, bond forfeited.

- Charles H. Clute, unknowingly furnishing or selling alcohol to minor, guilty.

- Joshua H. Mitchum, public intoxication, guilty.

- Kayla D. Barnett, failure to yield, guilty.

- Jonathan S. Evans, driving under influence-underage, guilty.

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Pine Mountain contributors The following people recently made donations to Pine Mountain Cemetery: Robert Bare, Linda French c/o Wendell Ward, Bobby Rogers, Earl and Zula Hutchins, Loyd Baker, Pat Jacobs, Rayma Sue Fureigh, Maxine Stell, Hazel Nichol-

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Library receives grant

son, Sondra Tillman.

Donations are used for the upkeep and maintenance of cemetery grounds.

They may be made at any Regions Bank, or mailed to Wincie Stevenson, 2179 Gravesville Cutoff Road, Damascus, AR 72039.

A grant from the United Methodist Women helped purchase the new library’s sign.

Bradley

Evans

Farm Bureau scholarships Clay Evans and Garrett Bradley are the recipients of the Van Buren County Farm Bureau Scholarship Clay is the son of Dikelin and Kelli Evans of Damascus. He graduated from South Side High School and plans to attend ASU-Beebe this fall to major

in Agriculture Education.

Garrett is the son of Steve and Gayla Bradley of Clinton. He graduated from Clinton High School and plans to attend Arkansas Tech University this fall to major in Agriculture Business/Agriculture Education.

Office open for registration The Clinton Elementary School office will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Parents or guardians of children who

will be attending Clinton elementary, but have not yet registered should go to the office as soon as possible.

The 2016-17 school year begins August 15.

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New band director, teachers for Clinton Shelby Swanson will be the band director for the Clinton School District this fall.

Swanson is an oboe player and also has experience in low brass and percussion.

According to a school official on the school’s Facebook page, several band directors were interviews in person and over the phone, and Swanson “was so positive and energetic that we knew she was a great fit immediately and would continue the family atmosphere and traditions of our program.”

Swanson is moving to Clinton from Fayetteville. She is a graduate of Oklahoma City University.

The school district has also hired several new teachers, including Rita Barnes of Clinton for first grade; Sarah Baker of Bee Branch for first grade; Raegan Gentry for kindergarten; Leah Smith, a 1999 graduate of Clinton High School; and Addie Cunningham as the new elementary school counselor.

April Hagans is the new principal of Clinton Elementary.

Retiring types – Several familiar faces won’t be returning to the Clinton School District this fall due to retirement. Those include (from left) Stan Posedy, Ken Johnson, Sally Britton, Roger Sweatt and Wanda Shannon.

School Notes The Back 2 School Blessing is set for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 6 at three locations – Formosa Baptist, First General Baptist and Shirley First Baptist churches.

There will be free socks and underwear, school supplies, food, prizes, and fun. No haircuts this year, but vouchers will be offered for kids get haircuts in local salons at their convenience.

On Saturday, August 6, it's the Crabtree Foursquare Church's

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The Van Buren County Water Association is accepting nominations for the following board positions: Position 6 Austin/Formosa, Position 7 At Large, and Position 8 Phase III Area.

Persons interested in filling one of these positions will be required to present a written request to the VBCWA office by 4:00 PM July 29th 2016.

Candidates must be members of the association.

Candidacy will not be considered if written request is not received by July 29th, 2016.

For more information contact: Cleo Mathes 501-745-2220

Annual Back To School Bash, from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

School-age kids and their parents are invited to attend. School supplies, hot dogs, snow cones and free hair cuts will be available.

The Station in Damascus is offering free school supplies and backpacks for all grades every Wednesday.

They are located behind the Water Department maintenance building.

Call (501) 733-0488 for more information.

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Hours: Mon - Thurs: 8am-5pm Fri: 8am-12noon 501-745-2713 Angela Dodd, APRN 933 Hwy 65N • Clinton, AR 72031

Van Buren County Library received grant funds from The United Methodist Women of Clinton to help purchase the sign at the new library and nine iPads to be used as educational tools in library events such as the Minecraft, Computer Coding and Geocaching.

The UMW grant is provided by the Thrift Shop located on Griggs Street in downtown Clinton.

Rosetta Sanders

PUBLIC NOTICE The Van Buren County Clerk's Office will accept sealed bids for the construction of a 18x28x6 carport.

Bids will be opened on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Office of the County Clerk, 1414 Hwy 65S Suite # 128, Clinton AR. This office reserves the right to reject all bids and to waive all formalities in the award of the bid.

On Mondays in August from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Southern Belle Boutique and Salon on Highway 65 in Clinton will be helping kids go back to school looking their best with a new haircut.

The haircut is free, styling will be limited. No appointments, first come, first served.

The Shirley School District now has an official Facebook page. The administration will use this page to convey information about the district.

Summer Music Theatre Camp

July 18-22 at Greenbriar City Center

K- college ages!

For more info: 918-527-3107 tara.raney72@gmail.com City of Clinton is accepting bids for resurfacing various streets.

For more information about the locations and the bids, contact the Street Superintendent at (501) 253-0162.

Bids must be dropped off at City Hall, 342 Main Street, by August 5. Bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, August 9.

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Van Buren County history...

How Pee Dee got its name still a mystery

By Alma Wallace

I’ve always wondered how Pee Dee got its name.

All my life I've heard it was named after a small band of Native Americans living at the head of the creek from the Pee Dee tribe, and old-timers will still tell you this, but nobody ever knew anything past the legend.

I'd never heard of Pee Dee Indians other than that, until my brother moved to Myrtle Beach several years ago and was surprised to find South Carolina has a Pee Dee River, and a historic and active tribe of Pee Dee Indians. So I did some research and contacted several members of the tribe with websites asking if they knew of any migrating to Arkansas; I never got any answers.

Dr. Jamie Brandon of the University of Arkansas suggested it was probably some settler who lived in that area of the Pee Dee River in South Carolina who then ended up here and gave it the name rather than Indians, since that particular tribe resisted being relocated. So I called the Historical Society who located an old undated newspaper clipping in a folder about Van Buren County community origins, and sure enough it says a Johannes Quattlebaum, who had lived near the Pee Dee

River in South Carolina, moved here and named the creek.

After a lifetime of wondering about a mysterious tribe who lived at the head of the creek, I thought I finally had the answer – there wasn't one. Apparently it was named after a tribe of Indians – but one who lived in South Carolina rather than in Arkansas. So I decided to research Johannes Quattlebaum and it appears it was possibly not named

by Johannes, but rather by a descendant. The following is from online genealogy information – Johannes was born in 1742 in Pennsylvania, migrated to South Carolina, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War serving under Gen. Francis Marion in the area of the Pee Dee River, and died in 1813 in South Carolina at age 70. He had a son named George. From Wiki-tree: "There is a family tradition that George's father, Johannes, then a widower, was serving under General Marion in the Little Peedee section of South Carolina when he met and married a Miss McDuffey. It is said their first meal was served on the bottom of a wash tub in camp in Little Peedee Swamp."

George in turn had a son named Phillip in 1811.

Cemetery dates to Civil War The first person to be buried in the Pee Dee Cemetery was a man named Elbert Williams. He was a Confederate private killed

by Jayhawkers in Stone County during the war years. His widow and three cousins, Mary Stobaugh, Sarah Williams and Patsy Williams, drove an ox wagon hauling lumber to a farm in the Meadows where he was buried and a neighbor, who was hiding from Jayhawkers in a nearby cave, built a coffin "Phillip moved to White Co. in 1868, then to Van Buren County (which was established in 1833).

He acquired considerable property near Bee Branch, Ark. A hill, or mountain, near that place bears his name, as does also the cem-

for him. Three more women, Mary Hewman, Polly Smith and Polly Dowdy, helped dig the grave.

There are veterans from five wars buried in the Pee Dee Cemetery.

(Information from Cemeteries of Van Buren County Arkansas / Clarice Goldman Lefler, updated

by Jenetta Hogue)

etery."

So is it possible Phillip named Pee Dee after family stories? Or did his father who was born in the Pee Dee area of South Carolina visit him here and name it? Johannes was already deceased by the time Phillip ar-

Pee Dee School – These students attended Pee Dee School sometime between 1905 and 1910. They are identified as (front row from left) Marion Pistole, Heatte Pistole, Heather Evans, Lucy Caldwell, Mary Lovell, Lillard Lovell, Willie Kirkendoll, Joy Ann Cates, Ruby Caldwell, Charley Lovell, Lillian Lovell, Tommy Dowdy, Rosey Smith, (second row) Betty Dowdy, Lula Lovell, Sam Lovell, Sam Caldwell, Tom Smith, teacher Miss Essie Fraser, Lorance Evans, Jim Jack Lovell, Glover Williams, Serial Evans, Troy Williams, (in front of Glover) Charlie Smith, Dud Kirkendoll, Daisy Smith, (third row) Mandy Dowdy, Charlie Goldman, Florence Dowdy, (in front of Florence) John Caldwell, Jeff Ham, Clarice Goldman, Mary Caldwell, Fanny Lovell, (fourth row) Pearl Smith, (first name unknown) Williams, Georgia Lovell and Ida Goodman. (Jenetta Hogue photo)

rived in Arkansas.

If any descendants here know the real story, please share it with us and solve this mystery once and for all.

Read more about the community in this week’s featured church history on Pee Dee Baptist, Page 12

At the museum

This Singer sewing machine, Victorian Model 27 – hand crank, was made between 1885 and 1910. It was considered a portable model. The sewing machine is on loan from Brandy Kimmons. The museum also has several quilts on display. Museum hours are Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

This Civil War-era roll top desk is on display at the Van Buren County Historical Society and Museum in Clinton. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

The Red River Golf Course is open and will operate using an Honor System. This is a nine hole walking course located on Factory Road near the Warren Wellness Center, next door to the new Van Buren County Library. Golfers may bring own carts. There is a service shed where golfers will sign-in and leave the money to pay for the number of holes they will play.

$15.00 for 9 holes and $25.00 for 18 holes.

When using cart, $16.00 for 9 holes and $27.00 for 18 holes.

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Police Report Revocation hearing set

On July 12, 2016, deputies arrested 32-year-old Leslie Nicole Ward of Bald Knob. Ward was arrested in another county and was being held on a felony probation violation warrant from Van Buren County. She is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren County Detention Center on no bond. A probation revocation hearing is set for Aug. 22.

Domestic battery charge filed

On July 13, 2016, deputies responded to a disturbance call in Van Buren County. After speaking with the victim, deputies arrested Paul C. Heren, 45, of Clinton.

Heren is being charged with misdemeanor domestic battery-third degree. He has been released on bond.

Scotland man fled, deputies say

On July 15, 2016, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff’s office responded to a disturbance call in Scotland involving 40-year-old David Lee McCoy of Scotland, according to a news release.

When deputies arrived they saw McCoy in a vehicle following a female in another

vehicle, the news release states.

Deputies reported when they tried to stop McCoy he fled in the vehicle. Deputies reported he then exited the vehicle and fled on foot and was apprehended.

McCoy was charged with driving on a suspended license and misdemeanor fleeing. He has been released on bond.

K—9 unit catches suspect

On July 15, 2016, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff’s office responded to a disturbance call in the State Highway 92 East area of Van Buren County. After an investigation, deputies found that the victim’s neighbor came to their house and assaulted them, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office.

Deputies then went to where the suspect was staying.

A white female answered the door. Deputies securing the rear of the residence saw a white male run from the residence. Deputies reported that the male subject had a gun and pointed it at them as he was fleeing, according to the news release.

Deputies lost contact with the subject.

Ward

Heren

On July 17, while still searching for the suspect, deputies received information that he was seen in the Sugar Loaf area at a residence and had run off into the woods.

Administration requested the assistance of Arkansas Department of Corrections K-9 tracking unit.

Van Buren County deputies, assisted by the tracking dog, were able to locate the suspect and apprehend him.

The suspect was identified as Shawn L. Haynes, 44, of Bee Branch. He has been charged with aggravated assault and fleeing, with more charges pending, according to the news release. Deputies also arrested 37-year-old Angela Clark of Clinton, charging her hindering apprehension and obstructing government operations.

Boyfriend faces charges

A Clinton woman told police her boyfriend attacked her, would not let her leave their home and would not let her take her children. The wom-

McCoy

an said she got away and ran to a neighbor’s house and they called 911.

The children were not harmed.

A search of the house by Clinton Police Officer Scott Solomon and sheriff’s deputy David Hess turned up several suspected drug pipes, a green leafy substance and several suspected marijuana plants.

Michael Heard, 33, was charged with domestic battery-third degree, interfering with an emergency communication device, and felony terroristic threatening.

2 charged after traffic stop

Two Pine Bluff men ended up behind bars on July 9 after a traffic stop in Clinton.

Police Officer James Burroughs said he noticed a red Chevrolet Camaro on U.S. Highway 65 swerve on the night of July 9.

When he stopped the car, Burroughs said he noticed beer in the back seat and smelled marijuana.

The owner of the car, Steve Holland, 48, told Burroughs there

Clark was a pistol in the glove box, according to a police report.

Holland, who was not driving the car, was charged with carrying a weapon. The car’s driver, John Lee Franks III, 55, was charged with possession of a controlled substance (marijuana) and possession of drug paraphernalia (rolling papers).

Marshall man arrested

It wasn’t only a case of Click-It or Ticket for a Marshall man July 14.

Royce Rizzo faces other charges as well after being stopped

by Clinton Police Officer James Burroughs.

According to the report, Burroughs stopped Rizzo for not wearing a seat belt and noticed the odor of marijuana. As he searched the white Toyota, Burroughs said Rizzo was resisting a deputy, according to the report. Rizzo was cuffed and a deer horn pipe with suspected marijuana in it and a small bag of suspected marijuana were found, the report states.

Haynes Rizzo, 54, was charged with possession of a controlled substance (marijuana), possession of paraphernalia, resisting arrest and no seat belt.

Injured driver cited in crash

The driver of a Jeep Cherokee involved in an accident July 11 on U.S. Highway 65 in front of the Church of the Nazarene has been cited.

Oscar J. Hill, 36, of Clinton was cited for driving left of center, no seat belt and driving on a suspended license, according to a Clinton Police report.

Toxicology test results are pending. Hill was transported to Ozark Health Medical Center in a Clinton Police Department vehicle.

The driver of the tractor-trailer that was heading south when the Jeep crossed the center lane and hit his vehicle was not injured. He was identified in the police report as Richard T. Quick, 50, of Newnan, Georgia.

The truck is owned by ACCU-Wright Inc. of Ringgold, Georgia.

12 seek job as Clinton police chief Eleven men and one woman have applied to become the next police chief of Clinton. Mayor Richard McCormac spent last week interviewing the applicants. There is no word on when a decision will be made.

Those who applied are: · Eric Koonce, Clinton police · John Willoughby, Clinton police, for-

mer Fairfield Bay Police chief · Steve Bradley, Clinton School District resource officer · David Hess, sheriff's office · Paul Rice, sheriff's office · Randy Gurley, sheriff's office · Wesley Potts, sheriff's office · Donna Stobaugh, sheriff's office · Randy Churches,

sheriff's office -South Side Schools District resource officer · Brian Tatum, VBC Rescue Squad, formerly with the 20th Judicial District Drug Task Force · Kenny Dunham, formerly with the sheriff's office · Michael Shamoon, formerly with the sheriff’s office, Clinton police and Damascus police

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Debby Prout Highway 110

Well, what a great sunny week we have had! Hot and humid but everything is still green. I heard some thunder last night but didn’t get any rain.

Keep those plants and flowers watered, don’t forget the bird bath and pet water bowls.

Happy birthday to Ike Huie on July 19. Also happy birthday to Deb Thomas on August 1, Murlene Gardner Horlacher on August 2 and April Keeling turning 33 on August the 4! Happy happy birthday, ladies!

Alvin Booher is finally getting to come home after his extended stay at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Alvin is recovering from quadruple bypass heart surgery. Please continue to keep him in your prayers.

Barbara Lasater had company for a few days last week as her sister and brother-in- law Bonnie and John Burton from Rogersville, Missouri, came for a visit.

Happy anniversary to Brenda and Bill Passmore who celebrated their 49th on July 16.

Natty Patty Alexander rolled her ankle in basketball camp but is almost fully recovered now.

Sure have been seeing a lot of political signs going up in the county. Wishing all the candidates the best of luck on their race.

So thankful that the Widener boys were fine from their accident last week and only suffered minor injuries. Like their mama Miranda said, God was watching over them.

Please be safe in this heat, stay hydrated, check on neighbors and pets, and lastly be kind to each other.

Got news? dprout@artelco.com or 745 -7950.

July 26, 2016

Wanda Shannon Clinton

Don and Sherrin Richardson were in Little Rock Tuesday and Wednesday. He continues to serve on the Natural Resources Commission, which meets monthly. But this time, he was at a training session for Equalization Board members. Also at the training were Kenny Whillock, Olas Allen, Don Hensley, Matt Gilmore, Assessor Trina Jones, Clerk Pam Bradford and County Judge Roger Hooper.

Visiting Dr. Ben Mays and Linda Mays is their daughter Leah Krebs and three children of Asheville, North Carolina.

There will be a Town Hall meeting Tuesday, July 26, at the Senior Citizens Building at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed water rate increase and to go over the problems that have been going on for several years now.

This was not an overnight problem; please attend the meeting to hear the whole story and not just rumors.

Danny, Laura, Will and Brittany Shannon visited Sunday for a birthday celebration lunch at the home of his parents, Duane and Wanda Shannon.

For all us Senior Citizens, if you are not aware, we have a wonderful Fitness Center and Silver Sneakers several weekday mornings at 10. The fitness center is a wonderful place to exercise and improve your health. Check it out, rates are good and some insurance companies will even pay the membership fees.

Several churches are having back to school bashes in August with free supplies and other school items. I will post all that I can in next week’s news.

I hope everyone

has a good week and if you have any news e-mail me at samsonshannon50@gmail. com or call me at 501-253-4850.

Jeff Burgess Crabtree

I had the distinct pleasure of talking to Verl Jackson recently. Many of us who have been around for a while know that tragedy is often a part of living a life in this world. Verl seems to have had more than his fair share lately. I was impressed with his indomitable spirit and positive attitude.

And when I commented on it he said, "It doesn't help me to be any other way." I salute you, Verl.

If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call or text Jeff Burgess, 7451249

Patsy Ward Formosa

I had a nice phone visit with Deniece Sikes. She is still having back problems and had steroid shots a few days ago, but they haven’t helped much, so she is still waiting on them.

She is keeping

Celebrating anniversary – Brenda and Bill Passmore of Clinton celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on July 16.

Ronnie busy working in the yard and fixing the pool. He set up a watering system for her flowerbeds. That way, she doesn’t have to carry the water!

Heath Collins and his three daughters and Bryan and Royce Collins all visited with Deniece and Ronnie recently. They had a nice family gathering.

JR and I went to the Nubbin Hill cemetery Decoration last Saturday. His sisters, Maudie England and Bonnie Drewry, and brother Joe Ward were all there. That made it a special day for us. We don’t get to see his family often enough.

Joyce Nicholson went for a check up with Dr. Patel. She got a good report, so that is good news!

Marva and RG Ward spent form July 4-14 camping on Greers Ferry Lake.

They have also been going to watch their great nephew, Wesley Honeycutt, play baseball. His team got second place in their state tournament. The team name is the Raging Redhawks. Congratulations on a job well done boys!

David Morse is vacationing in Maine and Connecticut. I bet that is a great vacation.

Frank and Erica Ward have been putting up corn and making all kinds of tomato products! They are getting their winter veggies ready, I know they will be good.

JR and I went to Conway on Thursday and went to a couple of yard sales on the way home. We found some pretty good bargains.

Not much going on around here, so I will try again next week!

Have a good week and God bless.

cy being with us from Wednesday until Friday afternoon. She and Ronnie and Randall were here Thursday to help put up corn, so it was good to all be together. We had been fighting with the squirrels eating our sweet corn.

Then on the weekend the June bugs hit it, so all together they have really taken a toll on it. Of all the years we have made a garden we have never had any trouble with June bugs. I guess there is a first time for everything!

Nora Jean Housley

Thelma Murray

Chimes

Shirley

Good morning to everyone this beautiful but warm Tuesday morning. We are having some hot days, but I guess since it is July we can expect that.

We enjoyed Nan-

Joan Koone came

by Thursday and visited for a little while. It was good to see her.

A good crowd attended the Fire Department potluck and fireworks display Saturday night. There was lots of good food and good fellowship.

I enjoyed the speeches from the three candidates for offices, which were Ester Bass for circuit clerk, Roger Hooper for county judge, and Phillip Ellis for county clerk. Their speeches were short, but to the point. I enjoyed visiting with Jeannie Hooper for a while.

She is a sweet lady.

Dorothy Clutts is back at home after spending a few days in the hospital.

We extend our deepest sympathy to our great-niece and family. Stephen Mitchell, Ashley’s husband, passed away at home Friday evening. She and all the family need our prayers.

Jane McEntire’s son-in-law, Ricky Emerson, is in the hospital in Conway again.

We hope the best for him.

I hope everyone has a good week and try to stay cool.

Wanda Poynor and her sister, Carolyn Ussery of Greenbrier, recently made a trip to Florence, Oregon, to visit their cousins Patricia Foster of McMinnant, Oregon, and

Dennis Berry, Janice Patterson and Sherry Dutcher, all of Mapleton, Oregon. They got to help Dennis celebrate this 65th birthday and meet his children. On their way back home they visited Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Monument in South Dakota. They were in 10 states in 10 days.

Last weekend, Joey and Misty Poynor of Plainview visited Paul and Wanda Poynor.

While Wanda was gone to Oregon, Paul and his daughter, Carol Freeman, and his grandson of Russellville went to St. Louis, Missouri, to visit his sisters, Carol Redhour, Paula Cook, who is his twin, Patty Michels and Paul’s brother, Doug Poynor.

Cathy Micun’s sister, Sandi Phillips of Waterford, Minnesota, is visiting her for a while this summer.

Garner and Brenda Brown, their son Doug and his son Colten recently visited their daughter Robin and Troy Treat of Vilonia.

There will be a potluck benefit dinner at the Senior Center in Shirley from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, July 29, so come and bring a dish and enjoy the fellowship.

A $5 donation is suggested to help buy supplies for the center. Everyone is invited. Even if you don’t cook, come and eat and make a donation.

Kay Weaver Senior Centers

The winners from the recent pool tournament in Scotland were: first place – Jerry Milan; second place – Glendale Rodgers; and third place – James Foreman.

The Shirley fundraiser for July has been postponed for now.

Wednesday, July 27, is the day for the famous annual Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest.

We are suffering from the heat. Remember the VBCAP centers are all air conditioned and give us a cool place to go to beat the heat.

Clubs

The Idle Hour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Jo Nell Warren. Winners for the evening were: high, Emma Hink; second high, Jo Nell Warren; traveling. Carolyn Lefler; and bingo, Danna Hensley.

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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. Deadline - 2 p.m. July 29, 2016, to enter and 4 p.m.

July 29, 2016, for the drawing. July's Word Find prize is from PEH Supply.

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Where in the County Is This? Where can you see this big orange slide? Tell us for your chance to win a one-year subscription to The Voice. See rules at left.

Quote of the week

"Summer was our best season: it was sleeping on the back screened porch in cots, or trying to sleep in the tree house; summer was everything good to eat; it was a thousand colors in a parched landscape ...”

-- Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird

Our Van Buren County Family Album

By Shay Belonie

(Need a little help? Crossword solution, Page 6)

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Pee Dee Baptist Church

July 26, 2016

History In The Making

Sunday, August 23, 1881 – Following a revival service the last Sunday in August of 1881, the church was organized by Brother John Swafford and Brother Rufus Edwards. Some five or six people were baptized that day.

Charter members, according to a written history by the late Clarice Lefler were: Billy and Martha Jane Smith, Dick and Emaline Burnett, Bill and Lucy Christopher, and Tommy and Mary Newman.

The first building for the church was constructed shortly after the Civil War. It had two doors in front, three shuttered windows, no ceiling and no stove. Meetings were held once a month and only in the summer because of the lack of a stove for heating in the winter. Levi and Ross Dowdy deeded the first land to the church, but the deep was never recorded and has been lost.

Attending the church required spending a considerable amount of time walking, riding horses, or driving an ox wagon to the place of worship. Muddy roads and high water levels in the creeks and rivers, where crossing was necessary, could be hazardous.

1905 – Sim Burgess and sons, John and Frank, built another church. This one was considered more modern because it had a stove and glass windows.

Purchased, but never erected, was a church bell.

From 1905, the church building was also used as a school for the Pee Dee community. When the school consolidated with Clinton in the early 1940s, the building was used

for church purposes only. In 1949, Tom Ward, then owner of the land on which the church was located, re-deeded the land to the church.

1917 – Mrs. Alta Dowdy Watkins of Clinton attended church and school in the same building.

She remembered attending church one Saturday night in 1916 or 1917 when only six people were present besides the pastor, Rev. Will Fortner.

There was no kerosene for the lamp to provide lights so the pastor built a fire in the stove, and the fire was used to see by, as well as give warmth. The service consistent of singing and preaching, she said.

1920 – Clarence Ledbetter recalled how the pastor, Will Fortner, had to get up early to get the service since he had to ride his horse from the Settlement community near Shirley.

1926 – The church building was sold to Spencer Isaac for $100; he used the lumber to build his home. The $100 was used to build a new church, constructed by A.C. Goldman, John Ward and Sherman Ward.

It had three classrooms.

1930s – Two of the largest revival meetings ever held at Pee Dee, one before 1932 resulting in 40 being baptized, and one after 1932, in which 40 more were baptized. That increased membership to about 100, as recorded by Mrs. Lefler.

1944 – Another revival preached by W.J. Smith saw 15 people baptized.

1949 – A tornado that occurred in December of 1949 destroyed church records to that date so

Pee Dee Baptist Church information has been received through the years from the elder members.

1956 – Under the leadership of Pastor Earl Marr, the church’s first fulltime pastor, a 32-foot by 60-foot sanctuary was built. A parsonage was also constructed about a quarter of a mile from the church.

1979 – A newer sanctuary was built that was 36-feet by 80-feet. The kitchen was added, classrooms remodeled and pew cushions installed.

2003 – Present – Brother Kyle Blanton was called to serve Pee Dee Baptist Church in March 2003. Pee Dee Baptist Church began to see slow but steady growth and it quickly became obvious that the classroom space was growing inadequate. In 2004 the first conversations began regarding possibilities to address space issues. It was determined that the best solution was to address two issues with one plan – build a new sanctuary and remodel the current facilities to provide more classroom space. This plan was delayed as the first attempt narrowly missed approval.

It was delayed further when a tornado

In the 1950s and the 1970s, new sanctuaries were built.

on February 5, 2008, devastated the community. The church parsonage was reduced to splinters, and its rebuilding became the immediate focus of the church.

Later that year, a 14-foot by 70-foot trailer was donated to the church by the Little Red River Baptist Association. It was moved onto the property to provide additional space for classrooms. In 2009 the plans, with some alterations, were readdressed and approved.

On February 20, 2011, the Pee Dee Baptist Church family held its first service in the new sanctuary.

We now wait, with great anticipation, to see how God will use this church family and this building to spread the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Pee Dee Baptist has been a constant presence in the Pee Dee Community since its founding 1881. The buildings have changed but what remains a constant is our Pee Dee family’s desire to honor God, serve the Lord, preach the Gospel, love one another and reach the lost.

God has been and always will be good! All the time!

Early members Felix Hill, W.H. and Annie Vest, Charles and Sallie Smith, Tom and Parlie Goldman, W.G. and Albie Williams, Mary Newman, Alex and Mary E. Campbell, C.T. Smith, Sam and Katie Pistole, Joe Williams, Joe Smith, D.H. Smith, Artie Ward, Fount Teague, Karm Watkins, Pack Lovell, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Smith, Jim Linsey, Levi Dowdy, John and Sara Hudleson, Jane Dowdy, Rufus and Nancy Edwards.

Pastors · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

W.W. Williams J.B. Fortner W.S. Fortner W.H. Vest Tom Harness Henry Smith Sam Patton J.D. Reeves Earl Marr (1956-59) Eugene Corder (1959-60) Audrey Emberton (1960-1962) J.D. Baker (1962-63) W.J. Smith (1963-70) R.F. Weeks (1970-73) Don Rose (1973-76) Don Mulford (1977-1989) Bud Unger (1989 – interim) R.H. Bone (1990-93 – interim) John Evans Jr. (1993) Lyle Konne (1994 - interim) Fred Fretz (1994-1999) Steve Harelson (1999) Brad Curtis (1999 – interim) Todd Davis (2000-03) Kyle Blanton (2003 – present)

The church doubled as the community school building until Pee Dee consolidated with Clinton in the 1940s.

If you would like to see your church’s history featured in The Voice, contact Terry at 745-8040 or e-mail thevoice@artelco.com.

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July 26, 2016

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CHURCH PAGE

Photo by EuGene Smith

Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as New Liberty Church of Christ. If you can identify this Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the 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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Fishing Report

Central Arkansas

Lake Conway

(updated 7-202016) Bates Field and Stream (501470-1846) said the water is at normal level and the clarity is murky. Bream are biting well on worms fished around lily pads and brush at the edge of 6 to 8 feet of water. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs fished slowly around live cypress trees. Bass are biting well early and late in the day on frogs and Ol’ Monster worms.

Catfishing is excellent on limblines and trotlines baited with goldfish.

Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)

(updated 7-202016) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip ‘em All Guide Service said the Little Red is receiving several hours of daily generation on weekdays (and around one hour of generation on weekends), providing excellent wade- and drift-fishing opportunities on all sections of the river. For fly-fishing, sowbugs, midges and woolly buggers are working well. For Trout Magnet fishing, we rec-

ommend white bodies on gold jig heads.

Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information.

Greers Ferry

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 460.37 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 461.44 msl). (updated 7-202016) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level is 2.18 below normal pool and falling. The fishing for all species is a little slow but normal for a highland reservoir for this time of year.

Early and late are the best time to fish with some night catches being good also.

Most black basses are deep, with a few staying shallow out on the drops in bends of creeks and rivers on the side of points and humps. Try Texas-rigged worms, Alabama rigs, football head jigs and swim baits. There has been some schooling going on at various places in the lake.

Crappie are suspend-

ed around any wood structure all over the lake, ranging from 15- 30 feet deep.

Jigs, Roadrunners and minnows have all been good. The catfish bite is good this time of year on jugs and trotlines baited with a variety of baits on flats next to deep water. The walleye bite is on and off with each day being a little different. Try dragging nightcrawlers or crankbaits in 18 to 30 feet of water on small chunk rock banks. Bream fishing is good around beds with crickets all over the lake in 18 to 27 feet of water. The hybrid and white bass fishing is a little different each day as well, some are schooling on various parts of the lake , most are settled on some deeper structure for the most part, with spoons, in-line spinners, swim baits and topwater baits working.

Harris Brake Lake

(updated 7-202016) Whiskers Sporting Goods (501889-2011) said crappie are biting on minnows and Bobby Garland BBQ Chicken, Cajun Cricket, Blue Ice, Shimmer, Monkey Milk and Penny Back Shad-colored 1.25-inch Itty Bit Swim’rs. The night bite has picked up for crappie. Catfish are biting on minnows, worms and shad.

Bass are biting on buzzbaits, soft-plastic worms and minnows. Topwater lures have also been good.

White bass are biting

Bobby Garland Baby Shad and 1.25-inch Itty Bit Swim’rs, Cajun Spins and Johnson Silver Minnows.

Bream are biting well on crickets, worms and Rock Hopper jigs.

Lake Maumelle

(updated 7-202016) Fosters Four Seasons (501-8689061) said the water is clear and the temperatures are extremely hot. Bream are biting well on worms and crickets if you can find the deeper beds. Crappie are fair. Bass are biting well on crankbaits. Catfishing is good on chicken livers and nightcrawlers with fish from 5 to 10 pounds being caught. White bass are schooling up again, so look for surface activity.

Saline River Access in Benton

(updated 7-202016) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said the river is low and fishing has been slow. Catfish have been biting fairly well at night on minnows, black salties and nightcrawlers. Bass fishing has been fair as well on minnows, small plastic lizards and worms, and on small spinnerbaits and crankbaits.

Crappie fishing is slow with reports of just a few biting pink minnows. Bream will bite a cricket or redworm almost anytime on the river. Gar fishing is fun when it’s hot and the river is low.

Sight fishing with live minnows works well

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Lake Norrell

(updated 7-202016) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said bream have been biting pretty well on crickets and redworms.

Catfish are biting fairly well on minnows, nightcrawlers and black salties. Bass fishing has been fair early in the morning and at night with Texas- and Carolina-rigged plastics. No reports of crappie being caught recently.

Lake Winona

(updated 7-202016) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said bream fishing has been good with crickets and redworms. Catfish have been biting fairly well on nightcrawlers, minnows and chicken livers. Bass have been slow to bite with the best bite coming early in the mornings and not lasting long. Crappie fishing has slowed, but a few have been caught recently on no. 12 minnows.

Arkansas River (Maumelle Pool)

(updated 7-202016) Zimmerman’s Exxon (501-9442527) said the water is clear and at normal level. Bream are biting well on worms and crickets. Crappie are biting well on minnows and jigs. Bass are biting well on spinnerbaits, crank-

baits and topwater lures early and late in the day. Catfishing is good on worms and blood bait. White bass are fair.

North Arkansas

Norfork Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 552.71 feet msl (normal conservation pool: September-April – 553.75 msl, April-September – 552.00 msl). (updated 7-202016) Guide Steve Olomon said the lake level is 552.8 and the water temperature is in the mid- to upper 80s. Stripers are suspended around 35 feet deep early in the morning. As the sun gets higher, they may move as deep as 60 feet down in 100-foot and deeper areas.

Look along channel swings on bluff ends and in the deeper coves and on some of the deep flats.

Black bass are hitting topwater lures early. Once the morning bite has died, switch to a jig, Texas-rigged worm or drop-shot rig with a small minnow-style lure or 4-inch finesse worm in 15 feet of water.

The bass will move as deep as 30 feet during the hottest part of the day. Look for some white bass hanging in coves.

Key in on the ditches that run through the coves close to any flats.

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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS

RESEARCH

EMPLOYMENT

PERSONAL Readers, use these Personal Spots to say Happy Birthday, Wish someone Good Luck, Contact old friends, make new friends.

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COMING SOON! A Birthday Page!

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For Sale Mules and Horses all ride and work well.

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Call Jim Roberson 501-743-9000 Enjoy the music of the Don Nunley Band at 7:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month at the Senior Center on Yellow Jacket Lane in Clinton. $3.00/person Come and have fun whether you dance or not!

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For Rent The Van Buren County Water Association is accepting nominations for the following board positions: Position 6 Austin/Formosa, Position 7 At Large, and Position 8 Phase III Area.

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Legal

CHIMES VFD ORDINANCE REQUEST The following Volunteer Fire Department is requesting that the Van Buren County Quorum Court adopt an ordinance authorizing a designated County Official to collect and remit to the VFD, the annual voluntary membership dues charged by the department in consideration of providing fire protection to unincorporated areas with Van Buren County per Arkansas Code 14-20-108.

Date: July 11, 2016 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: CHIMES VFD OFFICERS: TITLE NAME Chief /s/ Larry A. Housley Board Member /s/ Gary Myrick President /s/ Guinn Aday Board Member & Secretary of Board /s/ Deborah A. Sawyer Board Member /s/ Jackie Hinchey Board Member /s/ Neil Stilwell

GRAVESVILLE VFD ORDINANCE REQUEST The following Volunteer Fire Department is requesting that the Van Buren County Quorum Court adopt an ordinance authorizing a designated County Official to collect and remit to the VFD, the annual voluntary membership dues charged by the department in consideration of providing fire protection to unincorporated areas with Van Buren County per Arkansas Code 14-20-108.

Date: July 09, 2016 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: GRAVESVILLE VFD OFFICERS: TITLE NAME Board Member /s/ Kevin Holland Board Member /s/ Clark W. Hutchins, Sr Board Member /s/ Roger Hutchins Fire Chief /s/ Carlos Stevenson

Sponsored by J.P. Randy Story VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-30 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 $20,000.00 INTO #6505-502-3103, CHOCTAW VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS: The Choctaw Volunteer Fire Department received a General Improvement Fund/House Fire Protection Grant in the amount of $20,000.00 from the Arkansas Rural Development Commission and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services (GIF-2), and; WHEREAS: These grant monies have been receipted in by the County Treasurer and; WHEREAS: This money needs to be appropriated into the Choctaw Volunteer Fire Department’s budget #6505-502-3103 Grants-In. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: The Grant monies received be appropriated into the Choctaw Volunteer Fire Department’s budget #6505-502-3103 GrantsIn, in the amount of $20,000.00.

Approved this 21st day of July, 2016 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Sponsored by J.P. James Reed VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-28 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 $10,000.00 INTO #6506-502-3103, CULPEPPER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS: The Culpepper Volunteer Fire Department received a General Improvement Fund/House Fire Protection Grant in the amount of $10,000.00 from the Arkansas Rural Development Commission and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services (GIF-2), and; WHEREAS: These grant monies have been receipted in by the County Treasurer by receipt #573 on June 20, 2016, and; WHEREAS: This money needs to be appropriated into the Culpepper Volunteer Fire Department’s budget #6506-502-3103 Grants-In. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: The Grant monies received be appropriated into the Culpepper Volunteer Fire Department’s budget #6506-502-3103 GrantsIn, in the amount of $10,000.00.

Approved this 21st day of July, 2016 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge

Sponsored by J.P. Dale James

Sponsored by J.P. Wes Newland

VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT

VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT

ORDINANCE NO. 2016-31

ORDINANCE NO. 2016-29

BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:

BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LISTED VAN BUREN COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VAN BUREN COUNTY NOVEMBER 08, 2016 GENERAL ELECTION

BY HOLDING A SPECIAL ELECTION UNDER ACT 201 OF 2003, ON THE ISSUE OF THE ASSESSMENT AND LEVY OF FIRE DUES ON EACH RESIDENT; WHEREAS: Gravesville VFD and Chimes VFD are requesting the Quorum Court to call a special election on the issue of the levy of the Volunteer Fire Department dues on each resident; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: SECTION 1: The Van Buren County Quorum Court, under Act 201 of 2003, calls for Gravesville and Chimes Volunteer Fire Departments to place on the ballot of the November 08, 2016 General Election, the issue of the assessment and levy of the Volunteer Fire Department dues on each resident.

Approved this 21st day of July, 2016 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2015-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2016, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $3,519.94 INTO #1000-400-2023, PARTS AND REPAIRS FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE. WHEREAS: The Sheriff’s Office paid Invoice #10693 to Justin’s Collision Repair, Inc. that was also paid by the County’s Auto Insurance, and; WHEREAS: Justin’s Collision Repair, Inc. has refunded the Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $3,519.94, and; WHEREAS: This money needs to be re-appropriated into the Sheriff’s Office Budget #1000-400-2023.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: The refunded amount of $3,519.94 be appropriated into the Sheriff’s Office budget #1000-400-2023.

Approved this 21st day of July, 2016 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER! CONTEST TIME Share your best photos from Van Buren County and win. The Voice is sponsoring a photography contest for the month of July.

The rules are simple, the photo must have been taken in Van Buren County, Arkansas, within the past 12 months. Our panel of judges will pick the winners. First place will receive a $50 Visa gift card. Second-place finisher will receive a $25 gift certificate from Kathy's Nursery. Third place wins a one-year subscription to The Voice of Van Buren County.

All entries must be received by 4 p.m. July 29, 2016, to be eligible.

E-mail as jpeg attachments to thevoice@artelco.com or bring them by our downtown office on Griggs Street in Clinton.

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