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JPs: Sheriff wrong to fire dispatcher The court reporter and JPs hear testimony Thursday night. (Photo by Warren Johnson)
Sheriff Lucas Emberton violated county policy when he ordered the firing of a jail dispatcher in December. The Van Buren County Quorum Court Grievance Committee found that Jamie Love should not have been
JPs hold short meeting In a short Quorum Court meeting last week, justices of the peace quickly and with little discussion approved four ordinances, rejected one and passed five resolutions on voice votes. The ordinance that failed to garner a second was a re-
quest from the Election Commission for $18,648 to cover bills and expenses. An ordinance to create a part-time position with ADEM was unanimously approved. The position will pay $10 per hour and the employee will be a fill-in for the Of-
fice of Emergency Management chief. County Judge Dale James said the position will be filled by Grant McMurry. Two of the resolutions were to allow the county judge to buy two used road graders and a used excavator; two others were
Up in the sky - This odd pattern in the sky was seen in the Alread area.
to authorize James to apply for grants; the final resolution was to place David Emmerling on the county Library Board. Also at the meeting, Clinton student Austin Pruitt joined the JPs at the table as an interested student observer.
(Photo by Robert R. Gaut)
Teen charged with sex assault An 18-year-old from Conway has been charged with sexual assault-second degree after an incident in Bee Branch on Nov. 29, 2019. Triston Coffman put his hand inside the dress of an 11-year-old and exposed himself, according to an affida-
vit for arrest. The incident was witnessed by two juveniles playing outside, the report states. Sexual assault-second degree is a Class B felony. An 18-year-old Clinton man has been charged with possession of drug para-
King and queen - Ray and Reva Dowdy were Valentine's Day king and queen of South Hall at Ozark Health Nursing Center. The Dowdys are both 96 years old and have been married for 74 years.
phernalia after a traffic stop. Deputy Ethan Ward stopped a vehicle driven by Caleb Norton on Feb. 15 for failure to stop at a stop sign and failure to maintain a single lane, according to an affidavit for arrest. A search of the vehicle turned up a
Coffman glass pipe with residue, the report states.
Royalty - Barbara Carroll and Ted Rowe were king and queen of North Hall at Ozark Health Nursing Center at the Valentine's Day celebration. (Photos from Facebook)
dismissed. Emberton maintained that Love broke the rules, bringing her cell phone into the jail and lied about it. Kent Tester, representing Love, said the case was one in which his client was treated differently than a male employee
was. He said she was pressured to schedule family leave when she did not want to because she was experiencing a difficult pregnancy and wanted to use the time afSee Love on page 7
Law to crack down on yards The same night that the Clinton City Council approved a clean-up ordinance for the city, it was announce that Junk B Gone will not be held this year. The bulk of last week’s council meeting was taken up with discussion of the clean-up ordinance for the town. The new ordinance bypasses the council and allows the city zoning officer to write citations to residents whose property he deems to be a nuisance. Those offenders must then go before a judge. The current ordinance lacked teeth and was rarely used. Zoning official Tim Clark has made the clean-up his focus since taking office in January. Clark served in the position previously but left three years ago. Audience member Adam Kuipers asked the councilors not to be in such a rush. “You’re in a big hurry for something that’s gone unaddressed for 15 years,” he said. “You’re investing authority in an office, not in a man,” Kuipers said. It needs more consideration than giving it three readings and passing it in one night. He noted that no one knew what the ordinance said except for the council and mayor. What if the council “tried the minimum necessary force instead of more teeth?” Kuipers asked. “Everybody lives in a story, a narrative … the one where I’m looking at you folks and I’m saying, ‘My what big teeth you have.’ … The community is not your enemy. I think you are rushing this and I think you can do better.” Kuipers noted that he wrote letters to all six council member and not one of them responded to him. His words appeared to fall on deaf ears as the council voted unanimously to approve the ordinance along with an emergency clause.
Timothy Barnes was not at the meeting. City attorney Chad Brown said citations and sending cases through the court system is how most Arkansas towns handle code enforcement now. Proclaiming himself a “kind of expert on how this stuff is supposed to be worded,” Brown
The community is not your enemy. I think you are rushing this and I think you can do better. - Adam Kuipers said the current ordinance is “kind of a mess.” The current ordinance was not enforced because the zoning official had no enforcement powers, said Councilwoman Gayla Bradley. Mayor Richard McCormac said he is confident that Clark is not on a “power trip” and will not single out anybody. Clark said he will always talk to the offenders first. He said he would give them bags and haul off their debris, “which I should not do in my position.” Clark said he is never going to “roll up and say, ‘Hi, here’s a citation. Have a nice day.’” He said if he is overbearing, it’s up to the mayor and council to tell him he is “overstepping my bounds.” Councilman Shon Hastings said he didn’t see how old vehicles sitting on your own property is an issue. Any motor vehicle not operable and licensed is a nuisance, Clark responded. McCormac said the clean-up will take time. “You have to start somewhere.” Audience member Ben Hayes said See Yards on page 2
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February 25, 2020
Moms and muffins - It was Moms and Muffins Day last week at Clinton Elementary. (Photo from Facebook)
DNA experiment - Clinton eighth-grade students had a great time in the science lab earlier this month. Although it may look like they are making smoothies, they were actually extracting DNA from strawberries and learning about what genetics determines in humans, plants, and animals. Welcome to the U.S. - The fourth-grade students at Clinton got to experience the re-enactment of Ellis Island. They had to go through several inspection locations just like the immigrants at Ellis Island. These “imter, he said, is constant- - has received approval migrants” who passed all inspections were allowed to stay in the “U.S.” Yards ly full. McCormac said from the FAA and hos- Others who did not pass inspections were “deported.” (Photo from Facebook) from page 1 25 dogs will be sent to pital. rescues in the next few *A&P’s Tony Soytaking people before weeks. ani urged the city to a judge makes the *Fire Chief D.L. consider a “hamburger case criminal, not civil. Webb said his depart- tax.” The city needs the Hayes warned the city ment fought a vehicle money for redevelopDena R. Malone from across the state will have a hard time fire at Walmart, worked ment, he said. A 1 perwith people feeling like a three-vehicle acci- cent tax would bring in has maintained her sta- completed 15 core they are being forced to dent and contained an about $95,000 per year. tus as a Certified Mu- Level 1 hours and six throw away their things. RV fire across from the He said local restau- nicipal Official through continuing education Also at the Feb. 20 hospital. He said the rants generated $9 mil- the Arkansas Munici- hours of study in submeeting: department will hold its lion in sales last year. pal League’s Voluntary jects such as budgetContinuing ing, personnel manage*The council unan- annual Easter Egg hunt He said it is only fair Certified imously approved a in the park at 2 p.m. that restaurants should Education Program. ment and methods of The certified munic- effective leadership. To primitive camping or- Easter Sunday. pay, too, not just hotels. ipal officials were hon- maintain certification, dinance on 9 acres of *Water Department city property to be des- head Will Hinchey said To watch the entire ored during the open- graduates must comignated by the mayor. chemical costs were up City Council meeting, ing night banquet at the plete six hours of conCampers will put mon- for the month to 9 cents go to Van Buren Coun- League’s 2020 Winter tinuing education workMalone ey in a pre-pay box. per thousand. Water ty Today on Facebook. Conference, held Feb- shops each year. *Animal Control of- loss was 39 percent. The program conNext week, the ruary 12-14 in Little ficer Tim Pike said he tinues in 2020 with Little Rock headquar*Zoning’s Clark said Voice takes a closer Rock. Numerous munici- workshops picked up 10 dogs in the phone tower by the look at the city’s “cleanheld ters and in June at the pal officials represent- throughout the year League’s Annual Conthe city limits. The shel- hospital - 170 feet high up” ordinance. ing cities and towns at the League’s North vention in Little Rock.
Malone completes program
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February 25, 2020
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Clubs
Once a month on each third Friday night, Scotland Seniors Center has a music jamboree and jam session. Refreshments at 6 p.m. music begins at 6:30. All ages are welcome to come and join in to play or just listen to music.
The Idle Hour Bridge Club met at the home of Conie Reamey last Thursday evening. Winners were - high, Gay Whillock; second high, Conie Reamey; traveling, Billie Fendley; and bingo Norris Farnell.
(Photo by Doyle Scroggins)
Patsy Ward
and try to get my granny square worked out. Thirty five years ago I could do it, but I’m trying to relearn what I learned back then. I guess that’s what happens when you don’t practice! Have a good week and God’s blessings to all.
Formosa
DeLane Story has visitors this week, her children, Paula and Ted Ashbridge of Fairbanks, Alaska and David and Pinyan Story of Rocky Mount, Virginia. They will be visiting for a while. Sindee Morse and granddaughter, Kylah Anderson, visited Marva and RG Ward last Saturday. Scott had dinner with them on Wednesday evening. Marva fixed barbecue ribs and all the trimmings. That sure sounds good. Sammie Story’s visitors last Monday was her granddaughter, Katie Holloway and her daughter, Lydia, and son, Ender of Maumelle. She reports a good visit. I know she enjoyed them. Thelma Murray and I went to Conway on Tuesday. It was a miserable day, rain, rain, rain, but I still enjoyed visiting and spending time together. So, I guess I can say it was a good day! The crochet class got together on Tuesday, I know they had a good time, visiting and learning the craft. I’ve got to go back Tuesday
Thelma Murray Shirley
The Shirley Museum will open on Wednesday, March 4, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. with Margaret Earnhart for the first volunteer of the year. Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 8, so spring forward because spring begins on Thursday, March 19. This is leap year. The next potluck meal in Shirley will be Monday, March 9, at noon. Hope we have a nice crowd. John and Rhonda Carlton's granddaughter Erica and her twin daughters came up Wednesday and spent the night with them. Thelma Murray visited Louise Emmerson of Holly Mountain and Cecil and Lorene Bane of Lexington Sunday afternoon. Recently, Jay
Welchel and wife Namoi of Oklahoma City spent four days visiting his sister Lottie Carroll and her children and grandchildren. Ruth Hodge celebrated her 96th birthday with family and friends at her church on Sunday afternoon. Her nieceTina Dixon and her daughter of Center Ridge attended, as did her former paster Kirk and Peggy Hardy of Greenbrier, cousins Wanda Poynor, Jim Hooten and Carolyn and Joey Ussery of Greenbrier, and a friend, Betty Williams. Nova Scroggins visited , Ruth on Saturday but had to return home to Morrilton. Vote early, Election Day is March 3.
as some tell me it takes awhile to get over it and some say you never get over it. Now, back to the neighborhood. Some questions have been asked about the promised helicopter and hangar. Five months ago, it was announced that Fairfield Bay had received an economic development grant for a helicopter hangar and that Survival Flight would be stationing a helicopter and flight crew in Fairfield Bay. This would bring 12 to 15 high paying jobs to Van Buren County. So far there isn't any sign of a hangar, any development, not even survey flags on the site. In the meantime AirEvac announced that they were pulling out of this area (they no longer have a helicopter in Morrilton). So where is our helicopter? Where is the hangar? I’ll be asking the City Council at the next meeting.
Gregory S. Alexander Fairfield Bay
Hey everyone, I want to apologize for not having Fairfield Bay in the paper for the last few weeks. Not everyone knew the reason, but my mother was having heart problems and passed away January 31. Some of you know the heartache of losing a parent and know that feelings go down for a while and
Jeff Burgess Crabtree
The young crescent moon pairs with very bright Venus after sunset in the west on Thursday. A reader asked if Venus was shining brighter than usual? Venus has an 8
year cycle that causes it to predominate the post-sunset sky one year in that cycle, when it climbs higher and higher and remains visible longer and longer, until March 24 this year. This won’t happen again until 2028. The Crabtree Senior Might Potluck and Fun Night is Friday, 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Foursquare Church. The theme for the potluck is “All About Bacon.” Sounds like something to oink about! If anyone is bringing chocolate covered bacon for dessert, please let me know. Early voting ends Monday at 5 p.m. Until then vote 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Election Commission, 1414 Hwy. 65 S. in Clinton. Daffodils have started blooming, also crocus, forsythia and vinca minor. Soon buds will start swelling on trees and the long view through the forest will disappear. If you’ve not driven The Archey Fork Scenic Loop yet, now is a great time to see the grandeur that this country has to offer. The loop follows the high ground around most of the Archey Fork drainage basin with spectacular views around nearly every corner. Take Highway 16 west out of Clinton to Highway 27, to Highway 254, to Highway 65 back to Clinton. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west 16 community, call or text Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
Senior Centers Lunch Menus Clinton, Damascus, Scotland
Feb. 25 - Sliced turkey/gravy, sweet potatoes, creamstyle corn, roll, apple crisp. Feb. 26 - Pinto beans with ham, spinach-topped tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie. Feb. 27 - Hasbrown/ham casserole, salad, strawberries, breadstick, angel food cake.
Fairfield Bay, Shirley
Feb. 25 - Baked chicken strips, cauliflower w/cheese sauce, peas and carrots, cookie. Feb. 26 - Meatloaf, herbed potatoes, green beans, wheat bread, fresh fruit. Feb. 27 Chicken Parmigiana, spinach salad, corn, breadstick, spiced peaches. Feb. 28 - Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding.
Events
Senior center events in Fairfield Bay include Bingo on Tuesday, Trivia on Wednesday, Scrabble on Thursday, Dominoes on Friday. At Clinton, events include Bingo on Monday and Wednesday, live music on Tuesday and Thursday.
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Obituaries
atives. Visitation was Friday, February 21, 2020 at Clinton Funeral Service. Service was 2 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Clinton with Brother Faron officiating.
ry Alexander, Dominic “Nic” Alexander (Sheila); six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her brother, John Gene Fletcher (Lois); and other family members. Family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
February 25, 2020
She was a member of the First Christian Church of Lambsburg, Virginia and a member of the Colony Church of Christ of Morganton, Arkansas. Visitation was Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Olmstead Funeral Home with funeral services following at 2 p.m. Interment was in Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
ory are her sister, Martha Knaggs; brother Alferd (Doris) Williams; and other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later time in Charlotte, Michigan.
Shirley Chalk
Shirley Mae Roten Chalk was born December 25, 1940 to Ray and Thelma Bellinger Roten in Rocky Hill, Arkansas and passed away February 18, 2020. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton, Arkansas. She kept the church nursery for 20 plus years. Shirley is preceded in death by her grandparents Coy and Dora Michael Roten and Victoria Forrester Bellinger; her parents; and one great-grandson, Mylo Olmstead. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, L.C. Chalk; three daughters, Delana (Lynn), Debi and D.K. (Larry); five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Wanda Moreno of Dallas, Texas, and Nancy Clark of Irving, Texas; and a host of friends and other rel-
Searcy County Travis Michael Acosta, 29, of Marshall, Arkansas passed away from Thursday, February 20, 2020. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Church of God, Flippin.
Maunelle Sims Audrey Howard Nancy Fletcher
Fletcher, 72, of Fairfield Bay passed away on January 31, 2020. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 11, 1947 to the late John Gould Fletcher and Ruth Ida Fletcher. She was a truck driver for over 30 years; she loved fishing, watching TV and cook-outs but most importantly spending time with her family. She was a member of the Fairfield Bay Baptist Church. Nancy is survived by her children, Kelley Griggs, Van Alexander Jr. (Janis), Grego-
Dennis James House, 63, of Taneyville, Missouri, formerly of Searcy County, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020. Funeral services were Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Burial was in Rock Creek Cemetery near Harriet.
Audrey L. Howard passed away February 15, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born April 9, 1925 to Jerome and Zula Hawks in Lambsburg, Virginia. She worked as a telephone operator in Indianapolis during World War II. There she met a young pilot, and began her life as an Air Force officer’s wife. After retiring, they settled in Van Buren County. She is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Sandra L. Brown; her husband, Lt. Col. William F. Howard Jr.; her brothers, Harold Hawks, Beryl Hawks and Kenneth Hawks. She is survived by her children, Sharron Connors and husband Al of Visalia, California, William F. Howard III and wife Sandra of Mabelvale, Arkansas and Deborah Howard of Morganton, Arkansas; a brother, Dale Hawks and wife Frances of Lambsburg, Virginia; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and other relatives and many friends.
Barbara Randall
Barbara Jean Williams Bingham Randall, 80, of Fairfield Bay, departed this life on Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was born February 1, 1940, in Charlotte, Michigan to the late Alferd and Dora (Hiltner) Williams. She worked for Kroger, retiring 43 years later as a head cashier. Barbara first married Daniel Bingham, who passed away three years later. She later met Orrin Randall, with whom she enjoyed 44 years. Barbara loved to travel and visited almost every state and several countries. She and Orrin enjoyed a wild animal safari through Kenya where she kissed a giraffe. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; and sisters, Phyllis Spitzley and Shirley Petsch. Left to cherish her mem-
Maunelle Annetta Lee Sims, 83, of Quitman, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, February 18, 2020. She was born July 15, 1936, in Enders, Arkansas to the late Dewey Thomas and Gladys Mary Lee. Maunelle worked as a schoolteacher for 17 years; she retired as a business owner. She was a longtime member of Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Damascus. Maunelle was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother; and a sister. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Elmer Sims; daughters, Cornelia (Bert) Stark, Corinna Strain, Ronda (Terry) Nicholson, Teresa (Bob) Crews, Elmira Sims; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many more family and friends. Visitation was Friday, February 21, 2020, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020, with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Quitman.
Migratory birds coming through Watchable wildlife is typically thought of as a spring and summer endeavor, but there are plenty of reasons to don a coat and get outside during winter as well. Many of the more colorful migratory birds will be making their way back north in the next few months, but birds of prey are the featured attraction right now. Motorists along Arkansas interstates and other highways often enjoy spotting and identifying hawks and other birds of prey. Some of these birds,
like some red-tailed hawks, are year-round Arkansas residents. Others are only seen during late fall, winter and early spring as they follow the ducks and songbirds that make up a portion of their diet. Many red-tailed hawks and other raptors also join their local cousins as they travel south to hunt small rodents in fields and grassy roadsides near interstates. One of the easiest ways to view birds of prey is to travel the highways and backroads near agricultural land. Croplands can
be teeming with smaller mammals and birds after they are harvested, and the open area makes it easy for birds to make use of their excellent vision to pinpoint their next supper. Look at the edges of the fields, where bare hardwoods offer a perch for these large birds to keep a lookout. Red-tailed and Red-shouldered hawks are also well known to sit atop fence posts along these fields when no large trees are present. Bald eagles, big, majestic and unforget-
table birds, are some- birds of prey: Eagles their bodies. Vultures times seen, along with and hawks soar with soar with wings in a V ospreys, chiefly near wings straight out from shape. lakes or rivers. Two species of vulture also are common - turkey The staff of vultures with red heads The Voice of Van Buren County and black vultures with black heads. Contrary extends sincere condolences to all to what you may hear, who have lost loved ones. North America has no species of buzzard. Buzzards are found in Europe and Asia, and If you wish to express your appreciation to look quite similar to friends, neighbors, family, church and many species of North American hawks. community members with a Thank You on If the birds are flythe obit page, call (501) 745-8040 ing and at a distance, here’s an easy way or email voiceads@artelco.com to separate the vultures from the other
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Clinton’s senior boys basketball team lost to Bergman 71-42 on Feb. 21. The Jackets play Thursday at Waldron. (Photos by Robert R. Gaut)
Clinton student on School Menus national Beta list Feb. 25 - Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin or cereal, yogurt, applesauce. Lunch: MexiAly Bramlett, a can chicken, corn on the Clinton High School cob, Spanish rice, resenior, has been fried beans, fruit Jell-O named a 2020 Naor taco bar. tional Beta Scholar. Feb. 26 - Breakfast: Bramlett was French toast sticks, cechosen out of over real, pear half. Lunch: 3,200 Beta scholarHam and cheese Hot ship applicants from Pocket, fries, broccoacross the country. li salad, apple half or National Beta, headbaked potato bar. quartered in South Feb. 27 - Breakfast: Carolina, recognizes Omelet, Texas toast, ceoutstanding young real, peaches. Lunch: people in 39 states, Vegetable beef soup, the District of Cocornbread, baby carrots, lumbia, China, Hunoranges or salad bar. gary, Puerto Rico Feb. 28 - Breakfast: and Russia. NationChocolate gravy, bisal Beta encouragcuits, cereal, mixed fruit. es members to conLunch: Mini corn dogs, tinue education be- Aly Bramlett mac and cheese, baked yond high school beans, peaches or salthrough their national three time National Be- ad bar. scholarship program. ta Convention QualifiNational Beta er, finishing in the Top Clinton Junior & chose 247 students as 10 at nationals. She Senior High Feb. 25 - Breakfast: scholarship recipients. will be going to the BeBramlett will advance ta National Convention Breakfast pizza, fruit. to round two of the Na- this summer as a dou- Lunch: Mexican pie or chicken crispito, pintional Beta Club Schol- ble qualifier. arship process with a Bramlett is the to beans, cinnamon roll, chance to win schol- daughter of Rob and fruit cup/fruit. Feb. 26 - Breakarships up to $20,000. Kim Bramlett of Clinfast: Cereal, yogurt, fruit. Bramlett has been a ton.
Lunch: Chicken nuggets, bread or pizza quesadilla, salad, corn, fruit/ fruit cut. Feb. 27 - Breakfast: Pancakes, bacon, fruit. Lunch: Pork roast/gravy or chicken fried steak, creamed potatoes, salad, green beans, rolls, fruit. Feb. 28 - Breakfast: Cereal, S’mores turnover, fruit. Lunch: Cheeseburger, fries, fruit.
Clinton Elementary
Feb. 25 - Breakfast: Mini pancakes, applesauce. Lunch: Pig in a blanket, coleslaw, baked beans, pears. Feb. 26 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, pears. Lunch: Chicken spaghetti, salad, green beans, breadsticks, peaches. Feb. 27 - Breakfast: Biscuit, sausage, peaches. Lunch: Soft taco, pinto beans, cinnamon muffin, applesauce. Feb. 28 - Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast. Lunch: Corn dog, coleslaw, green peas, mixed fruit.
NED entertainment - Shirley Elementary students got to see The Ned Show last month. The school-wide character education program centers around an assembly called The NED Show. NED is a lovable cartoon character whose name is an acronym for Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best. (Photo from Facebook)
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ar speaker Dr. Melissa Rathgaber, archeologist with the Parkin Archeological Park, will give a presentation Wednesday, March 9, at Little Red Restaurant, Indian Hills Club, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lecture is free. Rathgaber will discuss the Indian village of Casqui that was believed to have been visited by De Soto and the Spaniards in 1541.
The annual walk/ run clinic begins meeting March 2 at the Clinton High School track. The free clinic is for females of all ages and is designed to meet the needs of all ability levels. The group will meet at 6:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. For more information call Contact Kristy Eastridge (501) 253-1564 or Cindy Walsh (501) The Conway Coun253-5399. seling and Wellness Center/Clinton holds its The Van Buren Smart Recovery meetCounty Cattlemen’s ings at 6:30 p.m. every meeting will be Mon- Wednesday. Call Angday, March 9, at West- ie at 501-745-8001 for ern Sizzlin in Clinton. more information. Meeting begins at 7 p.m. Sponsor is RobThe monthly Parkerts Ford Tractor. Fest is set for February 29. This daylong event The Van Buren is held in Archey Fork County Master Gar- Park the last Saturdeners will be digging day of each month. Loout the old roses at Ed cal vendors, fundraisLeamon Park in Fair- ers, and community acfield Bay and replacing tivity organizers are inthem with a hardier va- vited to set up for free. riety from 10 a.m. to 2 For more information p.m. March 6. The old on this event call 501roses are free to any- 253-1003. one who would like to come by and dig them The Clinton Area up on that date. Chamber of Commerce Banquet is set for 6 There will be a re- p.m. March 3. The antirement party for long- nual banquet will be a time county Health De- night of dinner, scholarpartment administrator ship presentations, and Donna Branscum from the annual street auc2-4 p.m. Friday, Feb. tion. Keynote speaker 28, 2020, at the Petit is scheduled to be DaJean Electric Commu- vid Bazzel. The banquet nity Room, Clinton. will be held at the Clinton High School CafeSterling Schol- teria. For more informa-
New board for ACRDC
Meetings
All meetings are open to the public There will be a special Quorum Court meeting (for the purpose of funding the VBC Election Commission) at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Courthouse Annex. The meeting will be immediately followed by a personnel policy committee meeting. Van Buren Coun-
February 25, 2020
tion, call 745-6500. Plans are underway for the 8th Annual Hunger Run on March 28. The 5K Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m. The goal of this event is to unite the community to raise awareness and funds to support the Van Buren County Food Bank. This fun, family-friendly event encourages participation from all ages. Visit http://www.clintonhungerrun.com for more information or to register. Holocaust survivor Nat Shaffir will speak on Tuesday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the UACCM Fine Arts Auditorium in Morrilton and on Wednesday, March 4 at 9:30 a.m. inside Morrilton High School’s Devil Dog Arena. The daytime program on March 4 will be tailored for school students in the surrounding area. Both events are free and open to the public. Shaffir now serves as a volunteer with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. There will be a meeting for anyone interested in fostering, adopting, or volunteering with The CALL. The meeting will be at Pee Dee Baptist Church in Clinton on Thursday, March 12 from 6-8 pm. Refreshments will be served.
ty Quorum Court, 6 p.m., third Thursday of the month at the Courthouse Annex, Highway 65, Clinton. Clinton City Council, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East. Damascus City Council, 6 p.m., second Tuesday of the month at City Hall on Highway 65.
The Alread Community Resource Development Corporation has a new board, following the resignation of the entire previous board due to other pressing commitments. The new board consists of President Burtie Harder, Secretary Susan Heaney, Treasurer Nancy Mooring and members Judy Mays and Mary Ryan. ACRDC will continue to support the AlLes Brown read F.U.N. Park and "You are never too old to set another the Alread Communigoal or dream a new dream." ty Center and will continue to award the Iris Derow Scholarship to an ACRDC member. Sudoku Solution The selection is based on academic achievement, community involvement, leadership, and financial need. Applications may be obtained from Susan Heaney at 745-5430. A group of community members who are interested in holding the annual ACRDC Concert is looking for people willing to help out. To get involved, call Amy Owen at 7457602. ACRDC is a non-profit corporation that has served the Al- Crossword Solution read community since its formation in 1989. Its mission is the development of the educational, recreational, and employment opportunities in the Alread community, as well as in nearby communities. ACRDC meetings will be held the first Monday of even months. The next meeting will be April 6 at 4 p.m. For more information, call Burtie Harder at 745-5278.
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Love from page 1 ter the baby’s birth. She was fired just days before her due date. The vote was 6 to 2 in favor of Love. Siding with the sheriff were Mary Philips and Nickie Brown. The arguments began early as Tester and Carol Crews, who represented Emberton as the county’s elected official, disagreed on who should go first. One of the charges against Love was that she allowed an attorney to enter the building on a weekend to visit with a client. Love said she had always been told during her 11-year career as a jailer that inmates can see their lawyers whenever they arrive. Emberton apparently changed that policy when he took office in January 2019, but nothing about attorneys was put in writing. Tester presented witnesses who said Emberton has little regards for inmates, saying “f*** them, they shouldn’t be in jail,” and saying to stack them in
Carol Crews (second from right) represented the sheriff. One witness who backed up Love was Michael Shamoon who was the jail administrator until a couple of weeks ago. He said he was administrator in title only and was not allowed to make any decisions, even when to order toilet paper. Shamoon is now work-
Kent Tester: So you’re saying that this didn’t make any distinction between the public and attorneys. Carol Crews: I’m not testifying, Mr, Tester, so i’m asking questions. Tester: Well, you kind of are when you ask those questions like this like insinuating this is addressing the issue. Crews: I’m not going to have any more banter with you, that is really kind of inappropriate in this type of hearing. If you have an objection I would advise you to make one. Tester: I think the people can see what’s going on. Crews: I do, too.
like “cord wood,” making it “standing room only.” Love said the sheriff said of sex offenders “put a boot on the neck” and “hold their heads under water.” Love said she told Emberton he was going to “land us in a lawsuit.” Two other witnesses said they, too, heard Emberton make some of the comments. The sheriff denied making the comments. Love said that several times inmates asked for medical help or to be moved out of a certain pod. Emberton’s response was “f*** them,” Love said. Crews asked Love if inmate complaints were sometimes not true to which Love responded the complaints were not all taken to the sheriff. Did you ask for the other side of the story, Crews asked. Love said they knew these complaints were true because they “got the crap beat out of them” later that day.
ing as a VA police officer in Fayetteville. He said he was told in October that he would be “parting ways” with the
would not have fired her if it were up to him. He said he wrote and signed what Emberton directed him to in order to keep his job. Shamoon said nothing was ever said about attorney visits. Crews objected, saying, “I appreciate that his (Tester’s) witnesses have gotten their stories together,” but Shamoon couldn’t testify as to why Love did something. Tester said he didn’t hear her and asked Crews to repeat what she had said. She refused, saying that the judge had heard her. For the second time in a dismissal grievance hearing, an accident that occurred on June 22, 2019, figured into the case. Lt. Charles Shaw’s vehicle was involved in a collision on Highway 16 East shortly after 9 p.m. Shaw’s vehicle left the scene and Shaw called the sheriff’s office about 20 minutes later to report that it was his vehicle. In the meantime, State Trooper Donald “Kip” Stringer had been looking for the vehicle, which apparently was parked at the home of Heath Jones, a drug task force agent. It was
Tester: Why was a fax sent Jan. 29, 2020, and not earlier? Lucas Emberton: I don’t understand what you’re asking. Tester: I’ll just show it to you. Have you seen that? Emberton: Yes, sir. Tester: A copy of that record had been previously requested by me and Mr. Blagg. Emberton: I don’t recall if it was or not. I get a number of those.
sheriff’s office, and he acknowledges that he is represented by Tester and plans to file an EEOC lawsuit. Shamoon said Love was “very competent, one of our best dispatchers,” and he
Kent Tester - Why is the sheriff consciously indifferent as to what happened that night?
reported that the driver of the Shaw vehicle was Jayla Jones, Heath Jones’ wife. She was ticketed for driving left of center. Dispatcher Elizabeth Pike was fired last summer after she was accused of spreading rumors that Shaw had been drinking. The Quorum Court Grievance Committee upheld her dismissal. Tester asked Emberton if the sheriff’s office conducted any investigation into the ve-
Tester - Did you direct anyone to ask Ms. Love to re-create the radio log? Emberton - No, sir. Tester - Were you aware she was directed by Deputy Randy Churches to re-create the radio log? Emberton - It didn’t happen. … I know it didn’t happen. I know Randy Churches didn’t ask her to do that. … It’s just a question over and over. I know it didn’t happen. hicle accident. “For being a passenger?” Emberton said. Shaw had no control over the vehicle, the sheriff said. “Are you interested in knowing how long your Lieutenant Shaw waited to call?” Tester asked. “No, sir,” Emberton responded. He said the investigation was completed by State Police and that was enough for him. Tester asked Emberton to mark the site of the June 22 crash and where the Shaw vehicle was found on a map. “No, I can’t do that,” Emberton said. Tester pointed out that Emberton had been raised in the Shirley area and must know the places in question. Emberton still refused to mark them. “Why is the sheriff consciously indifferent as to what happened that night?” Tester asked. Justice of the Peace Ester Bass remarked that it was the second time the wreck had come up and he wanted to know why Jayla Jones was driving. “Was alcohol involved?” “To my knowledge, it’s hearsay. … I wasn’t there,” Emberton said. Also at issue was
Jamie Love
Michael Shamoon
Tester: What is your understanding of what happened that night (June 22)? Emberton - Exactly what was in the State Police report. Tester - You’re aware that (Lt Charles Shaw’s) vehicle left the scene? Emberton - Was I aware of it? Yes, sir.
a contention by Love that the radio log from that night apparently had been destroyed or lost and she said she was asked to re-create it. She said that would be illegal and she refused to do so. Emberton denied she was ever asked to. Crews called the accident testimony a “red herring.” “It’s not illegal to
ride in your own car,” she said. The decision by the Grievance Committee means that Love will be reinstated to her job or given another job in the county. Voting to reinstate Love were JPs John Bradford, Sarah Brown, Virgil Lemings, Ester Bass, Brian Tatum and Dell Holt. Gary Linn was not at the meeting.
Tester - Did you conduct any investigation to find out what happened with this? Emberson - No, sir. Tester - It involved your lieutenant and it was his truck, and according to statements he was a passenger in that truck along with a member of the drug task force and they were in the vehicle that left the scene and you didn’t conduct any kind of investigation of your own or inquiry to find out the circumstances? Emberton - No, sir. Tester - You in no way disciplined Lt. Shaw? Emberton - For being a passenger? No sir. … He had no control over the vehicle. Tester - Are you interested in knowing how long he waited to report it? Emberton - No, sir.
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VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2020-07 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2018-59, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2019; TO TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATE MONIES FOR FINAL CLEAN-UP PURPOSES: WHEREAS: to Transfer and Appropriate $500.00 from the County General Fund #1000-1003100 Other Misc. to the Hospital Maintenance Fund #3408-3023005 Special Legal/Audit; and WHEREAS: to Transfer $5,252.79 into the Recorder’s Cost Fund #3006 from County General #1000; and WHEREAS: Court Order #2019-310 was signed on September 16, 2019 to transfer $45,000.00, as needed, into the Recorder’s Cost Fund from County General; and WHEREAS: only $5,252.79 was transferred by the Treasurer. WHEREAS: All departments will be cleaned up by transfers with-in each fund and/or department NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS: Section 1: These funds be transferred and appropriated into the appropriate budgets; and Section 2: All other budgets will be cleaned-up by transfers with-in each fund and/or department. APPROVED THIS 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2020 APPROVED: /s/ Dale James DALE JAMES, COUNTY JUDGE ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford PAM BRADFORD, COUNTY CLERK
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LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 2353 Highway 330 E Clinton, AR 72031 DATE OF DEATH: December 24, 2019 The undersigned was appointed Executrix of the estate of the above-named decedent on January 29, 2020. A contest of the probate can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 11th day of February, 2020. DARRYL HICKS, Administrator By: /s/ Nathan S. Morgan NATHAN S. MORGAN, Bar No. 2009269 MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS Circuit DIVISION NO. CIV-2020-19 FAIRFIELD BAY COMMUNITY CLUB, INC. PLAINTIFF
DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION AND CONFIRMATION Notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas, to quiet and confirm title in and to the following described property in Van Buren County, Arkansas: LOT THREE HUNDRED FIFTYONE (351), BLOCK THREE (3), LAKEWOOD, FAIRFIELD BAY, SHOWN BY PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 7, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS. Any person claiming any title or interest of any kind to said property is hereby notified to appear on or before 30 days from the first publication of this notice to assert his/her title or interest in said property and to demonstrate why title to this property should not be quieted and confirmed in Plaintiffs. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 11th day of February, 2020.
Approved this 20th day of February, 2020
THIS NOTICE first published this 18th day of February, 2020
APPROVED: /s/ Dale James DALE JAMES, COUNTY JUDGE
/s/ Debbie Gray VAN BUREN COUNTY CLERK BY
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Sponsored by J.P. Sarah Brown IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANNA BELLE ISOM, deceased
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MIDAMERICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, BLUE SWAN INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, and any person, entity, or organization, Claiming any right, title, or interest in and to: Lot Three Hundred Fifty-One (351), Block Three (3), Lakewood, Fairfield Bay, Shown by Plat Book 2, Page 7, Van Buren County, Arkansas.
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Pursuant to the provisions of Arkansas Code Ann §28-52-106, notice is given that accounts of the administration of the estate listed below have been files, on the dates shown, by the named Personal Representatives.
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All interested persons are called on to file objections to such accounts on or before the sixtieth (60) day following the filing of the respective accounts, failing which they will be barred forever from excepting to the account. Name of Estate WILLIAM CHWALINSKI 71PR-19-29 DECEDENT Name of Personal Representative PHILLIP CHWALINSKI IRENE PRUSS Nature of Account ACCOUNTING Date filed 01-21-2020 Dated this 11th DAY OF February, 2020 Debbie Gray, Probate Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County Ar.
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 1520 Conner Street Clinton, AR 72031 DATE OF DEATH: August 16, 2003 The undersigned was appointed Administrator of the estate of the above-named decedent on February 19, 2020. A contest of the probate can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 25 day of February, 2020. RONNIE D. ISOM, Administrator By: /s/ Nathan S. Morgan NATHAN S. MORGAN, Bar No. 2009269 MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044
VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2020-04 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 #2019-55, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2020, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $1,000.00 INTO THE JUVENILE COURT BUDGET #1000-414-3103 Grants. WHEREAS: Juvenile Court received $1,000.00 from the United Way for the Basic Blue and Paws for Cause Grant Program on January 16, 2020, receipt #43; and WHEREAS: This money will need to be appropriated into the Grant line item #3103. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: SECTION #1: $1,000.00 be appropriated into #1000-4143103 Grants for Juvenile Court. Approved this 20TH day of February 2020 APPROVED: /s/ Dale James DALE JAMES, COUNTY JUDGE ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford PAM BRADFORD, COUNTY CLERK
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CITY OF CLINTON WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENTS
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-02
Financial Statement January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 Balance January 1, 2019
$ 1,884,230
Cash Receipts Water Payments
$ 1,943,764
Sewer Payments
$ 258,385
Other
$ 314,239
Bond Proceeds
$-
Total Receipts
$ 2,516,388
Total Funds Available
$ 4,400,618
Expenditures
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLINTON, ARKANSAS TO ABATE NUISANCES AND IMPROVE MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, there is a need to addresses certain property conditions in the City of Clinton that create a public nuisance; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Code needs to be amended to improve code enforcement procedures. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Clinton, Arkansas: SECTION 1: Title 5, Chapter 5.04 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clinton, Arkansas, is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 5.04
Personal Services
$ 825,884
Supplies
$ 118,551
Other Services & Charges
$ 904,523
Capital Outlay
$ 286,615
Debt Service
$ 413,024
Total Expenditures
$ 2,548,597
Balance Water and Sewer Fund December 31, 2019
$ 1,852,021
INDEBTEDNESS Type of Debt
Amount
Short Term Financing Obligations
$ 530,946
Water Revenue Bond
$ 2,591,495
Date Last Payment Due
15, April, 2037
Date Free of Debt
15, April, 2037
Total
$ 3,122,441
Sections
NUISANCES
5.04.01 Unlawful States Declared 5.04.02 Citations 5.04.03 Abatement 5.04.04 Uncut weeds, grass, and unsanitary articles 5.04.05 Inoperable and abandoned motor vehicles and any parts thereof 5.04.06 Impediments to City streets, easements and rights of way 5.04.07 Nuisance structures 5.04.08 Remedies not exclusive
5.04.01 Unlawful states declared a) It is the intent of this Code to prevent and abate nuisances within the municipal boundaries of the City of Clinton. For the purposes of this Code, the word "nuisance" is defined as any act, omission, or property condition that is detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the public in that it: 1) Injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health or safety of others;
All Financial Records of the Water and Sewer Department of the City of Clinton are public records and are open for public inspection during regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Water Department in Clinton, AR. If the record is in active use or in storage and, therefore, not available at the time a citizen asks to examine it, the custodian shall certify this fact in writing to the applicant and set a date and hour within three (3) days at which time the record will be available for inspection and copying. William Hinchey, Manager
2) Offends decency; 3) Is offensive to the senses; 4) Unlawfully interferes with, obstructs or tends to obstruct, or renders dangerous for passage any public or private street, highway, sidewalk, stream, ditch or drainage; 5) In any way renders other persons insecure in life or the use of property; or 6) Essentially interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life and property, or tends to depreciate the value of the property of others.
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-01
Sponsored by J.P. N. Brown VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2020-05 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 #2019-55, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2020, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE IN COUNTY GENERAL AND APPROPRIATE $389.50 INTO THE DETENTION CENTER BUDGET #1000-418 AND $6,460.39 INTO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE BUDGET #1000-400. WHEREAS: The Detention Center received $389.50 from the Inmate Commissary Account for the reimbursement of inmate hygiene products; and WHEREAS: This money needs to be appropriated into the Detention Center Budget #1000-4182009 Inmate Supplies; and WHEREAS: The Sheriff’s Office installed new MicroSoft 10 computers totaling $6,460.39; and WHEREAS: $6,460.39 will need to be appropriated into the Sheriff’s Budget #1000-400-3102 Computer Software Support and Maintenance, so that the bill can be paid. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: Section 1: $389.50 be appropriated into #1000-418-2009 Inmate Supplies; and Section 2: $6,460.39 be appropriated into #1000-400-3102 Computer Software Support and Maintenance Approved this 20th day of February 2020
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLINTON, ARKANSAS TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO DESIGNATE A PRIMITIVE CAMPING AREA WITHIN CITY PROPERTY. WHEREAS, the use and enjoyment of city parks and recreation opportunities could be enhanced by making primitive campsites available with city parks; and WHEREAS, the mayor has identified an area within the city parks that would support a limited number of primitive camping sites; and WHEREAS, there is a need to amend existing city ordinances prohibit camping of any form in city parks. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Clinton, Arkansas: SECTION 1: Title 12, Chapter 12.08.07 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clinton, Arkansas, is hereby amended to read as follows: 12.08.07 Camping A. The Mayor is authorized to designate an area for primitive camping sites on city property and promulgate rules for the operation, maintenance and use of said camping area. B. Except as authorized in Section 12.08.07(A), no person shall stay after hours, camp, sleep or lodge within a public park unless authorized by special written permission granted by the City of Clinton Zoning Officer. In addition to any other sanction that may be assessed for the violation of this provision, any person in violation of this ordinance shall be subject to the immediate removal from the park of their person and belongings. SECTION 2. SAVINGS/REPEAL. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. That should any word, sentence, clause, paragraph or provision of this Ordinance be held to be invalid or unconstitutional the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
APPROVED: /s/ Dale James DALE JAMES, COUNTY JUDGE
PASSED: February 20, 2020
ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford PAM BRADFORD, COUNTY CLERK
APPROVED: /s/ Richard W. McCormac Richard W. McCormac Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Dena R. Malone Dena R. Malone, CMC, CAMC Recorder/Treasurer
b) It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to cause, permit, maintain or allow the creation or maintenance of a nuisance within the City of Clinton. c) The maintaining, using, placing, depositing, leaving or permitting to be or remain on any public or private property of any of the following items, conditions or actions is hereby declared to be and constitute a nuisance; provided, however, this enumeration shall not be deemed or construed to be conclusive, limiting or restrictive: 1) Grass, weeds, or other plant or plants that are not cultivated, to grown to a height greater than ten (10) inches on an average, or growing in rank profusion upon the premises. This provision shall not apply to any land used for agricultural purposes or left in a natural condition and used for recreational purposes such as hunting; 2) Accumulations or storage of rubbish, garbage, materials, metals, lumber, and other materials; 3) Any condition which provides harborage for rats, mice, snakes and other vermin; 4) Dilapidated structures; 5) All unnecessary or unauthorized noises and annoying vibrations, including animal noises. 6) All disagreeable or obnoxious odors and stenches, as well as the conditions, substances or other causes which give rise to the emission or generation of such odors and stenches. 7) The carcasses of animals or fowl not disposed of within a reasonable time after death. 8) The pollution of any public well or cistern, stream, lake, canal or body of water by sewage, dead animals, creamery, industrial wastes or other substances. 9) Any building, structure or other place or location where any activity which is in violation of local, state or federal law is conducted, performed or maintained. 10) Any accumulation of stagnant water permitted or maintained on any lot or piece of ground. 11) Dense smoke, noxious fumes, gas, soot or cinders in unreasonable quantities. 12) Graffiti. 13) Inoperable, wrecked or abandoned motor vehicles, or any parts thereof. 14) Unsafe equipment, including, but not limited to, any boiler, heating equipment, elevator, moving stairway, electrical wiring or device, flammable liquid containers or other equipment on the premises or within the structure which is in such disrepair or
LEGAL condition that it is a hazard to life, health, property or safety of the public or occupants of the premises or structure. 15) The use of tarpaulins, canvas, plastic, oil cloth, sheeting and other similar materials as fencing or to shield or enclose any structure (including, without limitation, openings for windows, doors, walls, roofs, garage doors or carports) except when temporarily necessary to perform repairs under a properly issued building permit. 16) Permanent or temporary basketball goals (except those approved by the City) on any public street or on any right-ofway adjacent to a public street. 17) Outside storage of household furniture manufactured for indoor use including, but not limited to, mattresses, box springs, upholstered couches/ sofas, dressers, recliners, tables, desks, bed frames, chairs, and parts thereof. This does not include furniture or other items manufactured for outdoor use kept on a covered front porch, a deck, patio or porch at the rear of the structure. 18) Outside storage of appliances including, but not limited to, dishwashers, stoves, ovens, televisions, refrigerators, freezers, computers, electronic equipment, kitchen accessories, sinks, plumbing fixtures, and/or parts thereof. This does not include freezers or refrigerators that are in use and are not visible from the road or street, unless they are in a covered carport. 19) Any outdoor storage, collection or keeping of items on a carport. Exceptions: i) Building materials that are temporarily stored as part of or in conjunction with an active building permit for construction or remodeling, provided the building materials are stored against a permanent wall. ii) The parking of operable motorized lawn equipment, lawn hand tools, or other equipment used for lawn maintenance stored against a permanent wall. iii) Plastic or metal storage container stored in an orderly manner in a single row against a permanent wall. Stacked storage containers’ height cannot exceed or be taller than 50% (1/2) the wall height. 20) Any use of tarpaulins, blankets, plastic or fabric sheets or similar covering materials to cover items on a carport. 21) Storage of scrap metals and dismantled equipment in residential zones. 22) Items not manufactured for outdoor use. 5.04.02 Citations a) It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to be in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this Code. Any person who is convicted of a violation of this Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and the violation shall be deemed a strict liability offense. b) Except as otherwise provided, a person convicted of violating any provision of this Code shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00, or double such sum for each repetition thereof. If a violation is continuous in nature, the penalty for allowing the continuance thereof is a fine not to exceed $250.00 for each day that the violation is unlawfully continued. c) Code Enforcement Officers are hereby authorized to issue citations to any person, firm, or corporation in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this Code. 5.04.03 Abatement. In addition to the authority found in this section, Code Enforcement Officers are authorized to take such action as may be reasonably necessary to abate nuisances within the City of Clinton. For the specific nuisances that are defined below, Code Enforcement Officers may use the associated method of abatement which is deemed to be both a reasonable and necessary response by the City to abate a nuisance. 5.04.04 Uncut weeds, grass and unsanitary articles. All property owners and occupants within the municipal boundaries of the City of Clinton are required to cut weeds and grass, remove garbage, rubbish and other unsanitary articles and things from their property, and to eliminate, fill up, or remove stagnant pools of water or any other unsanitary thing, place or condition which might become a breeding place for mosquitoes, flies and germs harmful to the health of the community. a) Authorized abatement. If the owner of any lot or other real property within the city shall neglect or refuse to remove, abate or eliminate any condition as may be provided for under subsection 5.04.04, after having been given a Notice of Violation with seven days' notice in writing to do so by a Code Enforcement Officer, the city is hereby authorized to take such action is necessary to correct the condition, including but not limited to entering upon the property and having such weeds, rank grass or other vegetation cut and removed, or eliminating any unsanitary and unsightly condition, or causing necessary repairs to be made and charging the cost thereof to the owner of such premises, which shall constitute a lien thereon. The abovementioned seven days' notice shall be calculated by counting the first day of the seven-day period as the day after written notice is given to the owner, by counting every calendar day, including weekends and holidays, and by establishing
Page 11 LEGAL the deadline to take the above required actions as 11:59 p.m. on the seventh day. The City reserves the right to secure a lien for its costs, including a priority clean-up lien pursuant to Ark Code Ann 14-54-903. b) Special notice rules for weed lots. For purposes of this section, a “weed lot” is a previously platted and subdivided lot that is vacant or upon which an unsafe and vacant structure is located and that contains debris, rubbish, or grass contrary to this Code. Due to the continual growth cycle of vegetation on weed lots, continuous abatement is often necessary. Thus, the seven-day Notice of Violation described in subsection 5.04.03(a) shall be issued with the following additional statement, “Work to abate this nuisance will not be complete until the end of the growing season.” No additional Notice of Violation need be given unless and until the growing season concludes and further abatement is necessary. 5.04.05 Inoperable or wrecked motor vehicles and any parts thereof. The accumulation of inoperable or wrecked motor vehicles in the City is degrading to the environment, property values, and the aesthetic beauty of the City. Thus, the only location where an inoperable or wrecked motor vehicle, or any parts thereof, may be parked, kept, or stored within the City is in an approved storage area on property that is properly zoned and permitted for that purpose. The parking, keeping, or storing of inoperable or wrecked motor vehicles, or any parts thereof, at any other location, or unauthorized area thereon, in the City is declared to be a nuisance and may be cited for violation and, if necessary, abated as provided in subsection 8.3.2.1, below. a) Presumption of inoperability. A vehicle shall be deemed inoperable when one or more of the following conditions exist: 1) It has not been moved for more than three days. 2) One or more tires are flat. 3) One or more wheels are missing. 4) The hood or trunk is raised or missing and has appeared to remain so for more than three days. 5) Weeds or grass have grown up around the vehicle. 6) The engine is missing. 7) The vehicle has no current vehicle tags or registration. 8) The door or doors, fender or fenders are removed or missing. 9) The front or rear windshield is broken, removed or missing, or the side windows are broken or removed or missing. b) Removal of inoperable motor vehicles near public streets. If an owner or occupant of property within the City shall neglect or refuse to remove an inoperable or motor vehicle that is parked, kept or stored near a public street without proper authority, a Code Enforcement Officer may cause the removal of the inoperable motor vehicle, provided that a Notice of Violation is affixed to the vehicle for a period of no less than three days which shall state that the vehicle is a nuisance and order the property owner, occupant, or whoever has an interest in the vehicle to remove it from the property. If the vehicle is found on private property with one or more occupiable structures, a copy of the notice shall additionally be placed on one of the structures. For purposes of this section, a vehicle shall be deemed “near” a public street if it can be seen with the unaided eye from a public street. c) Removal of other inoperable motor vehicles. If an owner or occupant of property within the City shall neglect or refuse to remove an inoperable or motor vehicle that is parked, kept or stored without proper authority but away from public streets, a Code Enforcement Officer may cause the removal of the inoperable motor vehicle, provided that a Notice of Violation is affixed to the vehicle for a period of no less than thirty days which shall state that the vehicle is a nuisance and order the property owner, occupant, or whoever has an interest in the vehicle to remove it from the property. If the vehicle is found on private property with one or more occupiable structures, a copy of the notice shall additionally be placed on one of the structures. 5.04.06 Impediments to City streets, easements, or rights-of-way. The City owns property rights throughout the jurisdiction of this Code which are necessary to the efficient flow of traffic, storm water, utility service, and the like. Impediments to these property rights are declared to be a public nuisance as they reduce the public benefit of public property and can endanger the health and welfare of the citizens who use and depend upon these property rights. Code Enforcement Officers shall have the authority to order the immediate removal of any impediment to the use of public streets, sidewalks, drains, ditches, utilities, easements, or other right-of-ways. If the apparent owner of the impediment is not known, available, or willing to remove the impediment, a Code Enforcement Officer may cause the same to be removed. 5.04.07 Nuisance Structures. Any building or other structure which is in such a dilapidated condition that it is unsafe or unfit for human habitation, or kept in such an unsanitary condition that it is a menace to the health or safety of people residing in the vicinity thereof, or presents a more than ordinarily dangerous fire hazard
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in the vicinity where it is located shall constitute a nuisance. a) Definitions. For purposes of this Article, the following terms are defined as follows: 1) Unsafe structures. An unsafe structure is one that is found to be dangerous to the life, health, property or safety of the public or the occupants of the structure by not providing minimum safeguards to protect or warn occupants in the event of fire, or because such structure contains unsafe equipment or is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, structurally unsafe or of such faulty construction or unstable foundation, that partial or complete collapse is possible. 2) Unfit structure for human occupancy. A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the Code official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is unsanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this Code, or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public. 3) Unlawful structure. An unlawful structure is one found in whole or in part to be occupied by more persons than permitted under this Code, or was erected, altered or occupied contrary to law. b) Vacating of Unfit or Unsafe Structures and Utility Services. Any premises declared as unsafe or unfit for human habitation by a Code Enforcement Officer Department and so designated by placard, shall be vacated within seven (7) days after notice of such action has been given to both the owner and occupant of the building. On the eighth (8th) day after said notice the Code Enforcement Department shall notify all utilities to discontinue services to the dwelling or dwelling unit. After utilities services are cutoff no further services shall be made available until a rehabilitation permit is obtained or until the Director of Code Enforcement notifies utilities that services may be provided to the dwelling or dwelling unit. 1) Placarding. Upon failure of the owner or person responsible to comply with the Notice of Violation for a nuisance structure or equipment within the time given, the Code official shall then post on the premises or on defective equipment a placard bearing the word "NUISANCE” and a statement of the penalties provided for occupying the premises, operating the equipment or removing the placard. 2) Placard removal. The Code Official shall remove the placard referred to in this subsection whenever the defect or defects upon which the placarding actions were based have been eliminated. Any person who defaces or removes a condemnation placard without the approval of the Code Official shall be subject to the penalties provided by this Code. 3) Prohibited occupancy. Any person who shall occupy placarded premises and any owner or responsible person of placarded premises who allows another person to occupy such placarded premises shall be subject to the penalties provided by this Code. 4) Abatement. When warranted, Code Enforcement Officers may perform work to secure, abate and otherwise cause a nuisance structure to conform with this ordinance and seek reimbursement for the cost thereof in the manner provided by law. 5) Condemnation. When warranted, Code Enforcement Officers may initiate condemnation proceedings under Section 5.20 in lieu of or in addition to the procedures in this section. 5.04.08 Remedies not exclusive. The remedies found in this article are not intended to displace any other remedies of law or equity found in the common or statutory law of Arkansas that may be available to the City of Clinton, a citizen of the City of Clinton, or any public or private entity to abate or prevent a nuisance. SECTION 2. SAVINGS/ REPEAL. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. That should any word, sentence, clause, paragraph or provision of this Ordinance be held to be invalid or unconstitutional the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4. EMERGENCY CLAUSE. It is hereby declared that an emergency exists as there are certain property which require immediate enforcement of code violations. This Ordinance is necessary to preserve the peace, health and welfare of the citizens of the City of Clinton, Arkansas, and therefore shall be enforced from and after the date of its passage. PASSED: February 20, 2020 APPROVED: /s/ Richard W. McCormac Richard W. McCormac Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Dena R. Malone Dena R. Malone, CMC, CAMC Recorder/Treasurer
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Fishing Report North Arkansas
White River
Caden Lewis and his dad, Aaron, had a nice day recently on the White River below Bull Shoals Dam. Photo provided by Cotter Trout Dock.
Central Arkansas
Little Red River Greers Ferry Lake
(updated 2-192020) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips. com (501-690-9166) on Wednesday said, “We missed the heavy rains the last couple of days and the river is clear. The generation continues be less than two full units on a 24/7 schedule. The flow is averaging between 3,500 and 4,000 cfs. Southwestern Power is using the Little Red to regulate the electrical grid, so this causes fluctuations during the day. This flow is keeping the river about 6 feet high, so drift fishing is the only option. These levels are subject to change, so it’s best to check daily. The free app USACE LITTLE ROCK is a good source for this information. The Releases option shows the current generation and the SWPA Forecasts shows the projected schedule for the next day. This is updated each day after 4 p.m. Be sure to
check the date above the chart to make sure it’s been updated. “Large nymphs, sowbugs, San Juan worms and micro-jigs seem to be the best fly choices. Please be safe while fishing the higher water. Check the path of your boat while drifting to avoid docks and other obstacles. Drifting against these, on the upstream side, can be dangerous.” NOTE: This is your last chance to sign up for this year’s free fly-fishing class in Heber Springs. Classes start at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, and run four consecutive Thursday evenings at First United Methodist Church, 11th and Pine Street in Heber Springs. Classes are free but please call Greg to register at 501-690-9166.
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 466.40 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.54 feet msl).
(updated 2-192020) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 466.44 feet msl. The water is coming up and going down according to generation, and is 4.4 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl. The catching overall is great. Crappie continue being caught trolled and jig-lined in 15-30 feet of water over various depths. Black bass are all over the water column from real shallow out to 60 feet eating a variety of baits. No report on catfish. Walleye are trying to feed some, the river fish on their way upstream while the lake fish are eating on deeper points and humps in lake on crankbaits and jighead minnows. The river fish will eat the same as well as as grubs and Rogues. No report on bream. Hybrid and white bass are eating well roaming around 25-60 feet deep all over the lake. Stay with the shad and try spoons, inline spinners, swimbaits and live bait.
(updated 2-192020) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said the White River below Bull Shoals Dam is full of fighting trout, and the high water being generated by the hydroelectric dam helps provide a plentiful food source. “Looks like we're going to experience a good shad kill this winter, which means the browns will be filling up on fresh shad and snapping at shad-lookalikes (white jigs, spinnerbaits with white or white/gray skirts and silver blades, or shad-shaped Rattlin' Rogues) near the dam. It's a fun time to work for a lunker brown; don't be surprised by heavier-than-normal river traffic. The shad do not usually make it further downriver than Wildcat Shoals, so you'll want to be on a minnow or a sculpin to attract the browns in the more southern neighborhoods. Those jigs (ZigJigs or Maribou) are attracting rainbow trout, too. Keep a battery of different colors on board, but white is working well all up and down the river. Drifting scented pink or orange worms draws the rainbows in, too. Remember that XFactor produces an unscented worm that can be used in the catchand-release areas on barbless hooks. "The groundhog says we're going to have an early spring, but we've still got some winter mornings to work through. Come dressed in layers so you can enjoy The Natural State all day, every day."
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February 25, 2020
Bull Shoals Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 668.74 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl). (updated 2-192020) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said the clarity is cloudy and the lake still is at a high level, about 9.5 feet above normal. Surface temperature on Tuesday afternoon was 46 degrees. The crappie bite continues to be good. Jigs, and particularly small jigs and small spoons, will work. Black bass are deep but the bite is fair. Throw a jerkbait or a CC Spoon. Walleye are fair on cloudy days, of which there have been several of late. Use a jerkbait under the cloudy skies. Nothing else was reported. Del provides a video regularly on Youtube (Del Colvin/Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock) in which he talks about various and timely methods to fish the lake, which baits are working best and areas to target.
Norfork Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lake’s elevation at 560.52 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 552.00 feet msl; April-Sept. 555.75 feet msl). (updated 2-192020) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort said Norfork Lake “is in its final stages of winter and spring is right around the corner. I can’t wait! I really enjoy winter fishing on Norfork Lake, but I am getting the warmer weather fever. “We have several guests staying with us
and a couple of them have been crappie fishing. Over the last several days they have caught many crappie, with most on the small side. (Tuesday) was a different story. (Tuesday) morning they were jigging a ¼-ounce spoon in brushpiles that were anywhere from 20-40 feet deep. They found some really nice slabs in 22 feet of water. The fish were buried in the brush. They ended up landing a dozen or so 12-inchplus crappie and releasing all the smaller ones. (Tuesday) afternoon they went out for a short period of time and again landed a bucket full of nice crappie over 12 inches long. “Over the last five or so years Norfork Lake has had several high-water events that lasted throughout the spawn. High water is a benefit to the fishery as it adds new nutrients into the ecosystem to help feed the new fry, as well as provides plenty of new cover for the newly spawned fish to hide. To say the least, catching big slab crappie in Norfork Lake is common at this time and when you land a nice 15-inch fish, know that it came from the year 2015 spawn. Yes, it only takes about four years to grow to this this size. Over the next several weeks, as the water warms the crappie will begin to school and roam the banks from brush to brush in pre-spawn mode. This will be a great time to slow-troll crankbaits such as a Flicker Minnow for these schooling fish.
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The Voice of Van Buren County
February 25, 2020
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CHURCH PAGE
Photo by EuGene Smith
Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist If you can identify this week's Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. With your help, we will!) 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 757-2069 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 745-4532 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 Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane, Dennard, AR 72629 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 630 Highway 9 W, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 6603 Highway 9 West Clinton AR. 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, Clinton 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 Lute Mountain Road, off Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 Main Line 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 Settlement Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 501-215-1595 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 723-8101 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 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 Zoo Church 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467
Last Week's Featured Church
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The Voice of Van Buren County
February 25, 2020
WE GIVE HONOR TO OUR VETERANS THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN OF OUR ARMED FORCES
Thank You!
United States Marine Corp: 1963-1967
Arkansas National Guard:
1980-1996 Operation Desert Storm 1990 North Little Rock Firefighter: 1974-2006 Hometown: Clinton, Arkansas
SPONSORS VETERANS DAY
Joe Tom Whillock
Bank of the Ozarks City of Clinton City of Damascus
City of Fairfield Bay Crowell Saw & Supply Dan & Debby Prout First Security Bank First Service Bank
Gerald D. Widener
French Feed
United States Navy
Jim Gillam
1959-1964
L'Attitude Bistro
Hometown: Shirley, Arkansas
Leon & Cindy Wilson Lucas Emberton Main Street Florist PEH Supply
George Engelhardt
Regions Bank
United States Air Force
Roger Hooper
1970-1990 including Viet Nam tour
Soaring Eagle Camp Town of Shirley
Load Master on c1-30
The Grillot Family
Hometown: Scotland, Arkansas
Clinton Drug Stephen and Shayne Daly
VETERANS DAY This page is sponsored by Joe Lee Chevrolet and the individuals & businesses listed