TV Give-a-way...the staff at Faye’s Diamond were excited to give away a flatscreen TV to a great local couple, Bernard and Karen Warner of Damascus, who came in to do some anniversary shopping. It’s the most recent among several given away in the past few weeks. Here we are loading the TV just in … [Read more...]
Ice/Snow Event Information
This past week the Bay was hit by Winter Storm Cleon. This storm deposited a quarter of an inch of ice which was covered by 4-5 inches of sleet followed by a dappling of snow. As the sun came out the snow and sleet and ice all melded together and refroze. Our Public Works crews were out in full … [Read more...]
Outstanding Ag-In-The-Classroom Teacher
Lori Rooney, a family and consumer science teacher at South Side Bee Branch High School in Van Buren County, was honored as the Arkansas Farm Bureau’s 2013 Ag in the Classroom Outstanding Teacher. Rooney was recognized during a special ceremony at the organization’s 79th Annual Convention at the … [Read more...]
Patriotic Audio Essay
The VFW is proud to sponsor the 2013-14 Voice of Democracy Competition with a $30,000 Grand Prize Scholarship. The theme this year is “Why I’m Optimistic About Our Nation’s Future.” WHAT IS THE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY PROGRAM? Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ … [Read more...]
Annual “Almost Famous” Bean Supper
The Holiday Hills United Methodist Women have been busy preparing for their 25th annual “Almost Famous” Bean Supper to benefit the “Feed The Hungry” program. This UMW group has been faithfully committed to supporting the “Feed The Hungry” service project for the past 8 years. Many families have … [Read more...]
Lots Of Volunteers Create A Successful County Fair
VBC Farm Bureau volunteers and a FCCLA teacher & students having fun at the Kiddie Barnyard at the Van Buren County Fair. During Thursday and Friday, over 500 students came on field trips and they learned first hand about doing chores on a farm. (Gathering eggs, digging for potatoes, exercising … [Read more...]
Courthouse Beautification
Janet Carson, Extension Horticulture Specialist, Van Buren County Judge Roger Hooper, Bobbye Bennett, County Clerk and Master Gardeners Steve Smith, Eleanor Hilsenrath, Beverly Stencil, Dianne Percefull, Barbara Kottler and Marolyn Reck met at the Historical Van Buren County Courthouse in Clinton to … [Read more...]
President Bill Clinton To Speak During 50th Anniversary Of Dam
Oct. 3, 2013, marks the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s historic dedication of Greers Ferry Dam. A celebration will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the JFK Overlook located just north of the dam. President Bill Clinton will make remarks from the same podium used 50 years ago by President … [Read more...]
Ecuadorian Agro-Ecology Field Study Tour
Carolyn Goettsch of Edgemont recently toured Ecuador with a group of California volunteers for Heifer International. Working with farmers in Ecuador since 1954, Heifer volunteers conducted an agro-ecology field study of Heifer’s community development of small scale rural Ecuadorian farmers. Among … [Read more...]
Antique Autos Return To Petit Jean
Antique Auto Enthusiasts will soon return to Petit Jean Mountain for the Sixteenth Annual Fall Antique Auto Swap Meet, September 15-28. Featured will be hundreds of Antique, Classic and Special Interest Automobiles for sale. In addition, over 600 spaces are available for parts, supplies, books, … [Read more...]