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There's a new chief in town
New Police Chief David Burnett has been in Fairfield Bay for five years.
Judge gives Maggio 10 years Saying a dirty judge is worse than a drug dealer, a U.S. federal judge has sentenced Michael Maggio to 10 years in prison. The former Van Buren County Circuit judge pleaded guilty on Jan. 9, 2015, to accepting a bribe in exchange for reducing a negligence verdict against a Greenbrier nursing home from $5.2 million to $1 million. Earlier this month, Maggio, 54, of Conway asked to withdraw the plea of guilty to bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds, but the request was denied. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian S. Miller of the Eastern District of Arkansas handed down the sentence Thursday, March 24. Miller said he was imposing the maximum jail time because of the harm a dirty judge does to
Maggio the system. "What's worse: a drug dealer on the corner or a dirty judge? A dirty judge is far more harmful to society than a dope dealer." The government had also asked for a restitution order of $4.2 million. The judge imposed no financial penalty. Maggio didn't make a statement in court. He was ordered to report to prison on May 23. Maggio formerly was a judge for the 20th Judicial District, which includes Van Buren, Faulkner and Searcy counties. Maggio entered a plea bargain in the case, but the U.S. attorney's office said he did not cooperate and was untruthful in some of his state-
A 20-year law enforcement veteran is now heading up the Fairfield Bay Police Department. David Burnett, who has been with the Fairfield Bay department for five years, replaces John Willoughby. Willoughby has accepted the position of investigator for the Clinton Police Department to replace Jim Thomas who has retired. Willoughby starts his job in Clinton on March 31. ments. As the jury's award in the nursing home case was under advisement, the owner of the nursing home company, Michael Morton, donated approximately $24,000 to Maggio’s campaign for the state Court of Appeal, and the following day Maggio reduced the verdict to $1 million. Before making his decision, Maggio admitted that a fundraiser for his campaign, identified as former state legislator Gilbert Baker, discussed the pending post-trial motions with him and told him Morton had committed money to support his campaign. As part of his plea, Maggio admitted that his decision to remit the judgment was caused by the donations and that he attempted to delete text messages between the fundraiser and himself after the media became aware of the bribes. Neither Baker nor Morton has been charged with a crime; both are parties to a civil lawsuit filed See Magio on page 6
Fairfield Bay Mayor Paul Wellenberger said the city thanks Willoughby for his "outstanding tenure" as chief. Burnett began his law enforcement career with the Stone County sheriff’s office. He was an investigator and chief deputy before moving to Fairfield Bay five years ago. "I have fallen in love with this community and the people that live and visit here," Burnett says. He praises resi-
dents' sense of purpose to their community, saying he has never "seen the amount of volunteering and community service as what the residents of this community provide, from the EMS and Fire Services, to taking care of the plants and flowers of the parks and community areas." Says the new chief: "My goals will be to ensure the relationship between the community and the police moves for-
ward, that every citizen here feels that the police do care and will be here for them. "I want to prepare our department for the changes that we see society moving towards, so we are prepared to meet the challenges that will come," he says. "I firmly believe that true community policing comes from the heart, showing that we care and are working hard to keep this the safest community that we can."
Hunger Run 2016
Debby Prout of Clinton and Laura Davis of Shirley joined scores of other walkers and runners Saturday, March 26, for the 2016 Clinton Hunger Run. The course began downtown then headed up School Hill before returning back downtown. Prout reports that it was a hard walk with lots of hills. The event is for a worthy cause -- to provide funds to food banks in Van Buren County.
Turn-of-century romance blossomed on 'courting rock'
This rock on Highway 16 West has a lot of history.
If rocks could talk there is one on Highway 16 West near Alread that would have quite a story to tell. The rock currently sports a U.S. flag on one side, a partial state flag on another, and a lot of graffiti on a third side that also features plenty of ledges for sitting. But, oh, back in the day ... that was the "courting rock" for a young couple. In the very early 1900s, Ledona McDonald lived with her family up the hill behind the rock when she caught the eye of Elmer Waddle. As the courtship progressed, the
young couple would walk down the hill to the rock, which was not as close to a road as it is now. Back then the narrow road was still more or less a wagon trail and the rock was still in the woods. The courtship progressed and Elmer and Ladona were married in 1905, says their granddaughter, Berniece Jones of Jerusalem. The couple had six children, including her father James Cephus Waddle in 1919. The other children were Cleophus, Alphus, Anna Bell (Ebitson) and Beulah (Anderson). The sixth child died in
infancy. Ladona was left to do the child rearing alone for the most part because Elmer was a traveling Pentecostal preacher. He would be gone for weeks at a time as he traveled by mule from camp meeting to tent revival to brush arbor gatherings. His homecomings were not especially a thing the kids looked forward to because he was a stern man who applied corrections when he was home, Berniece remembers her father saying. See Rock on page 6
"Uncle Elmer" and LaDona Waddle in their later years.
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Fairfield Bay wins tourism award
Attending the recent conference were (from left) Miss Arkansas Loren McDaniel, Fairfield Bay Mayor Paul Wellenberger, Dwayne Miller, Erin Taylor, Linda Pratt, Ken Schuette, and Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
Arkansas tourism partners from across the state on Tuesday, March 15, honored the 2016 winners of the annual “Henry Awards” during a luncheon at the 42nd Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Henry Awards honor individuals and organizations that have made important contributions to the state’s tourism industry in the preceding year. Fairfield Bay garnered the prestigious Community Tourism Development Award by achieving substan-
March 29, 2016 tial success for its imaginative and innovation development efforts, resulting in creating a family recreation destination in the state of Arkansas. “What an honor, and a fantastic validation of our achievements as a community,” said Mayor Paul Wellenberger. “Five years ago, we came together and made a decision to initiate a marketing resurgence. From hospitality training, to a marketing plan, opening our Conference and Visitor Center, to the development of nine
new events and so much more. “It’s not just one thing, but the combination of all those things,” he said. “People come to Fairfield Bay because of our communication and advertising, but they come back again and again because our community delivers on a memorable and wonderful experience.” Governor Asa Hutchinson presided at the banquet and addressed nearly 500 attendees about tourism issues in Arkansas.
School Menus Clinton Junior & Senior High
April 4-8 Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, Goody Bun, applesauce. Lunch choices: Fiesta burrito or cheeseburger; tomatoes, lettuce; orange juice, box of raisins. Can you spot the cat? – Pixie, a year-old cat with lots of energy, loves to burrow in the leaves and pounce when owner Wilda Johnson of Bee Branch gets close. Send your cute put photos to voiceeditor@artelco.com.
Tuesday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch choices: Chili cheese fries and bread sticks or turkey and cheese flatbread melt; steamed broccoli, black bean salad, cucumber slices; fresh banana, mixed fruit; or fresh garden salad. Wednesday – Breakfast: Cereal, yogurt, apple wedges. Lunch choices: Honey baked ham or chicken sticks both served with roll and mashed potatoes; green beans, baked beans, buttered corn; juice box or diced pears.
Available at the shelter – Phillip is a young male dog who refuses to walk on a leash and seems overwhelmed by all the barking around him. He needs some training and attention, and to get out of the shelter. Do you have time and love to give to Phillip as a foster or adoptive home? Call Van Buren County Animal Control at 745-2121 for more information.
Thursday – Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, blueberries. Lunch choices: Hamburger pizza and chips or grilled chicken flatbread melt; candied carrot slices, grape tomatoes, salad; apple or diced pears; or fresh garden salad. Friday – Breakfast: Cereal, Graham crackers, pineapple. Lunch choic-
es: Corn dog nuggets and cookie or PB&J sandwich, string cheese and cookie; celery sticks, baby carrots; applesauce cup, sliced strawberries.
fast: Oatmeal or cereal; toast and jelly; mixed fruit. Lunch: Chicken sandwich, french fries, baked beans, baby carrots, strawberry cup.
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Tuesday – Breakfast: Granola bar or cereal; yogurt, raisins. Lunch: Frito pie, veggie strips; pineapple/bananas; snickerdoodle.
April 4-8 Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, pears. Lunch: Chicken wrap, cranberry sauce, green beans, pears, apple cobbler. Tuesday – Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, pineapple. Lunch: Baked ham, broccoli and cheese, corn, hot roll, fruit cocktail. Wednesday – Breakfast: Cereal, doughnut, applesauce. Lunch: Beef taco, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, pineapple. Thursday – Breakfast: Pancake, ham, fruit cocktail. Lunch: Steak fingers, creamed potatoes, seasoned carrots, roll, peaches. Friday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Hamburger, oven fries, applesauce.
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Grand reopening – First Arkansas Bank & Trust held a grand reopening at its downtown Clinton location last week. Turnout was good as the bank gave away lots of prizes and served free food.
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Jonathan Hunter and Kennadee Bright were married at the Clinton Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Jonathan is the son of Carrie Hinds of Clinton, and Kennadee is the daughter of Kenny and Sherry Bright of Clinton.
100th birthday party set Helen Morgan Hutto, a lifelong resident of Van Buren County, will celebrate her 100th birthday on April 9, 2016. The celebration will be held at First Service Bank’s Community Room in Clinton. Helen Hutto was born in Scotland, Arkansas, and attended school there and in Clinton where she graduated in 1934 as salutatorian of her class. She met her future husband, Ralph Hutto, while attending Clinton High School. Helen worked in sales for Lefler’s clothing store for many years. She is a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Clinton where she taught the Dorcas Sunday School class for many years.
There will be a bridal shower for Chelsea Bradley, bride-elect of David Pencarinha, on Sunday, April 10, 2016. It will be from 2-4 p.m. at the home of Billy and Claire Tomlinson, 1939 Highway 330 E. in Choctaw. They are registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond, Target, Walmart and Faye’s Diamond Mine. Hostesses are ladies of the Choctaw Church of Christ.
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Obituaries
Eddie Null
Eddie Wayne Null, 58, of El Paso, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord in paradise on March 22, 2016. He was born in England, Arkansas on August 20, 1957, to Wayne and Marvell Null. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marvell. He is survived by his wife, Tanna; his father, Wayne of Bee Branch; his daughters, Danielle Hunter Meredith and husband Brad and Amelia Gale and husband Tad; his sons, Andrew Null, Keith Eaton and wife Patricia, Jason Rogers and wife Christy, Dustin Rogers and wife Britney; brother, Randy Null and wife Michele; sister, Cathy Thrift and husband Joseph Dunn. He also leaves his grandchildren, Haven Hunter, Daylon Hunter, Brooklynn Meredith, Anthony Morris, Bo and Maggie Rogers, Jayce, Jax, Jaren Rogers, and Lexi and Memphis Eaton. He also leaves behind many more relatives and friends. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Monday, March 28, at Austin Church of Christ. Burial was in Quattlebaum Cemetery in Bee Branch. Arrangements by S m i t h - We s t b r o o k Funeral Home, Beebe.
James Jennings
James Doyle Jennings, 82, of Morganton, Arkansas, was born July 1, 1933, to the late Willard and Sylvia (Stark) Jennings and went to be with his Lord March 22, 2016. He was loved by all who knew him, was a member of Mt. Zion General Baptist Church and loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ju-
dy Jones. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Mary; a son, James R. Jennings (Kelly); four daughters, Pam Cooper (Jonathan), Sharon Hutto (Jeff), Christine Crawford (Michael), Terrie Gottsponer (Kenny); 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one sister, Shrea Harmon (John); one brother, Richard Jennings (Virginia); other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral service was 3 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton. Interment was in Hardin Cemetery in Bee Branch. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Roller-McNutt in Clinton.
Billie Roberson
Billie Sue Roberson, 81, of Clinton, was born on March 14, 1935, in Shirley, Arkansas, to the late Hobert and Mildred (Weaver) Hooten, and went to be with her Lord on March 21, 2016. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and was loved by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Carl Lee Roberson, and one sister, Betty Teer. Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Carlton Roberson (Maria) of Clinton and Roy Roberson of Visalia, California; one daughter, Kathy Mackey (C.L.) of Clinton; five grandchildren, Heath Windsor, Britnay Roberson (Tyler), Derrick Evans, Susan Evans and Johnny Evans; three great-grandchildren, Amelia Sowers, Tinley Wilbers and Presley Windsor; and other family and many friends. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Thursday, March 24, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton, with Bobby Doyne Ward officiating. Interment was at Eglantine Cemetery. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton.
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Arlie Stark
Arlie Doyle Stark, 68, of Bee Branch, passed away March 24, 2016. He was born November 16, 1947, at the family home in Morganton, Arkansas, to Jack and Iris Stark. Arlie was a graduate of the South Side School class of 1965. He was a member of the Bee Branch Baptist Church, a master Mason and a member of the American Legion. Arlie served in the United States Air Force. He was a truck driver, and although he ran 48 states, Morganton was always home. Left to cherish his memory, are his six children, Valerie Watkins of Searcy, T.J. Stark and wife Wynter of Jacksonville, Bobby Joe Stark of Searcy, Melissa Cooper and husband Nick of Cabot, Beatrice Gilmore and husband Greg of Scotland and Iris Stark of Holland. Arlie is also survived by two sisters, Coraetta French and husband Don of Bee Branch and Jackie Rogers and husband Gerald of Morganton; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Arlie was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Bee Branch Baptist Church. Funeral service follows at 11 a.m. at the church with Brother Eddie Dunham and Brother C.W. Blood officiating. Interment will be in Morganton Cemetery. Pallbearers are Johnny Iburg, Mike Breedlove, Michael Thomasson, Nathan Rogers, Joel French, Will Mosley. Honorary Pallbearers are Don French, Garold Rogers and Devin Evans. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Arlie's Book of Memories, visit www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
William Bradley
William Owen “Brad” Bradley, 99, of Clinton, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord Sunday, March 20, 2016. He was born July 13, 1916, in Bee Branch, Arkansas, to Harvey and Alma Bost Bradley.
Brad was preceded in death by his parents, brother Raymond Bradley, and his wife Julia Hayes Parish Bradley. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Robert Bradley of Platteville, Colorado; stepsons, David (Judy) Young of Plano, Texas, Toney (Sallie) Parish of Clinton, Arkansas, Stanley(Mary Jim) Parish of Dallas, Texas; and a sister, Maxine Nichols of Scotia, New York. Also surviving are six step-grandchildren; 17 stepgreat grandchildren; 15 step-great-greatgrandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Brad was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from July 1938 until October 1939. He joined the Army and was stationed in Iceland and England during World War II. Rad was promoted to Staff Sergeant in the 634 AAA(AW) BN US Army. He fought in the Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, and Rhineland campaigns, and received a Bronze Star for each. He was employed at Conoco Phillips Refinery in Ponca City, Oklahoma, for 34 years and retired to Conway, Arkansas, before moving to Clinton. Brad was a Christian who loved his wife Julia and his family members. He had a delightful sense of humor that made everyone who came in contact with him happy to have known him. Graveside service was 10 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2016, at Bee Branch Cemetery with Brother Faron Rogers and family friend Don Culwell officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Roller McNutt Funeral Home Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/clinton
Larry Davis
Larry Joe Davis, 69, of Morrilton passed away February 17, 2016, at the Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on April 15, 1946, to Walter and Jewel (Raymer) Davis. Larry was a member of the Mount Zion General Baptist Church. Left to cherish Larry's memory are sister Lola Shipman of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and sister Shirley Wood and husband Ed of Bee Branch, Arkansas, as well as several nieces and nephews.
March 29, 2016 Larry was preceded in death by his parents, brothers James Roland and Harold Gene Davis, and sister, Jane Lou Warren. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Larry's Book of Memories, visit www.clintonfuneralservice. com.
Harry Chase
Harry J. “Jack” Chase passed away March 20, 2016, in Clinton, Arkansas, after a short illness. He was 90. Jack was born on June 19, 1925, in Wichita, Kansas, to the late Severy J. and Irene (Way) Chase. He worked alongside his dad at Chase Poultry and Egg starting at age 12. In March 1943 he enlisted in the U.S. Army, eventually becoming a 2nd Lt. Bombardier in WWII. He received numerous awards during his 37-year military career. He loved gardening, woodworking, fishing, poker, and golf. Jack is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Marie (TenKley) Chase, a son, Scott Chase, and a grandson, Brennan Garvey. He is survived by two daughters, Jackie Chase and Vicky (Chase) Hawes and spouse David; six grandchildren, Carrie, Katherine, Allie, Dena, Katie, and Shawna; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, with intermit at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fairfield Bay. Funeral arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. For online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton
Audrey Strange
Audrey Pack Strange, 91, of Jerusa-
lem, Arkansas, passed away on March 19, 2016, in Bakersfield, California. She was born April 25, 1924, in the White Oak Ridge Community of Arkansas to James Alvis and Emma Davis Pack. Audrey was a member of the Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Marilyn Simpson, James E. and wife Karen Strange, Marvin and wife Sylvia Strange, Naomi Waters and Larry Strange. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Peggy Simpson, Dewayne Strange, Charlotte Vieth, Xylenai Strange and Adam Strange, as well as numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Edward Strange, her parents, children David Strange and George Strange; grandson David Strange; and 14 siblings. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Monday at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor John Howard officiating. Interment was in Zion Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: Steve Gravne, Wyatt Henderson, Bob Pack, John Giese, Jimmy Mc Math, and Robert Butler. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Audrey's Book of Memories, www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Billy Hodges
Billy Darrell Hodges, 73, of Quitman, passed away March 21, 2016, in Conway, Arkansas. He was born on August 31, 1942, in Heber Springs, Arkansas, to William Earl and Lena Belle Reedy Hodges. Billy was a member of the Sardis Church, a Mason and enjoyed fishing, hunting and being outdoors. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Hodges; children Tammy Johnson of Clinton, Missy Mamary and husband Scott of Longwood, Florida, Shannon Herman and husband Brian of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Cara McKSee Obituaries on page 5
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March 29, 2016 Obituaries from page 4 askle of Conway. Billy is also survived by siblings Betty Wiedower and husband Sonny of Guy, Arkansas, Jeanette Wright and husband Joe of Greers Ferry, Arkansas, Earlene Smith and husband Edwin of Quitman; grandchildren Brooke Johnson, Joey Mamary, Anna Mamary, Cooper Herman and Kelsea McKaskle; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Billy was preceded in death by his parents; brother Lois Earl Hodges; sister, Shirley Kennedy; and son-inlaw Doug Johnson. Services were 2 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at Sardis Church in Damascus, Arkansas. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Billy's Book of Memories, visit www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
lover of bluegrass music, a master storyteller and a WWII veteran. And even if you didn’t know JW Treece, he likely knew you, or at least some of your kinfolk. He taught Sunday school, raised cattle, lived well, laughed often and loved much. JW was exactly what you want out of a husband, father, grandfather and friend. Surely he will be missed, but oh how happy we are that he is now jig dancing with Jesus! God is Great. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Charles Howard Treece Jr. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Cates Treece; children, Deborah Treece Thompson and husband Jan, Charles Edwin Treece and wife Tammy and Kenneth Bradley Treece; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and siblings, Alice Treece Dyer and husband Jimmy and Shirley Treece Ford. Funeral service was Monday, March 21, at Leslie First Baptist. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home, Marshall.
Jasper Treece
Jasper Wayne Treece, age 89 of Leslie, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Ozark Health in Clinton, Arkansas. He was born in Marshall, Arkansas, on September 2, 1926, to Charles Howard Treece and Mattie Lester (Hensley) Treece. JW was a devoted family man, a long-time member of the Leslie First Baptist Church, a
born in Rocky Hill, Arkansas, on January 27, 1932, to Lillie Miller Pomeroy and John Pomeroy. Mrs. Drewry attended the Witts Springs Community Bible Church. She was a homemaker, mail carrier and retired post master. Janet loved to cook, garden and play Skip-bo. She was preceded in death by her parents and step-father, Pastor W.L. Chadwick, who raised her; her husband of 46 years, Floyd “Pete” Drewry; three step-brothers, Frank, James and Alvie Chadwick; and one step-sister, Lorenda Horton. She is survived by one son, Ben Drewry and wife Brinda of Beeville, Texas; and one daughter, Phyllis Taylor and husband Phillip of Tilly; three grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; and one great-grandson. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Witts Springs Community Bible Church with Bro. Jim Arnold Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Witts Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas.
ents Richard Day and wife Janan of Damascus, and Suzanne Scroggins and husband Charles of Conway, grandparents, C.H. “Sodie” and Erma Hazel of Conway; step-brothers Chris Scroggins, Randy Mahan, Robert Mahan, Russell Mahan; step-sisters Donna Herring and Angie Price; and a host of extended family and friends. Funeral service was 1p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier with Bro. Jonathan House and Bro. Jason Everett officiating. Interment was at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Conway.
Leeann Willman
Leeann Neumann Willman, 53, of Clinton, Arkansas, formerly of Nebraska, passed away March 24, 2016. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on December 16, 1962, to Gerald and Diana Sodeman Neumann. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Leo Willman. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Leeann's Book of Memories, visit www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
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Janet Drewry
Janet Drewry, age 84 of Witts Springs, Arkansas, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at the home of her daughter in Tilly, Arkansas. She was
Garry Day
Garry Don Day, 47, of Greenbrier went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. He was born Thursday, June 1, 1968, in Conway, Arkansas, to Richard Gary Day and Laura Suzanne Hazel Scroggins. Mr. Day graduated from Conway High School and was a member of the Church of Christ. He was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Leon and Annie. Survivors include his son Dylan Brady Day of Conway; par-
Margie Lou Dobbs Akers, 76, of Heber Springs, passed away March 23, 2016. She was born on February 1, 1940 in Fayette, Alabama. Margie was of the Baptist faith and worked for Kodak before retiring. Left to cherish her memory are brother Johnny Haggard and wife Karen; sisters Mary Bogard, Margaret Lawson and husband Rickie and Frankie Thomas and husband Donald. Margie was preceded in death by her parents Clarence Haggard and Mildred Haggard; sons Robert Tilton Bogard Jr. and Travis Bogard. Services were March 26 at Pangburn First Assembly of God. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery in Drasco, Arkansas. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service of Clinton.
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Sprucing up -- Last Wednesday was workday for the Van Buren County Master Gardeners, mulching and weeding beds at the Courthouse and the Annex complex beds. Pictured are Maud Huber, Dan Ratcliff, Karen Mulder and Marguerite Dory. Other workers who were not present for the picture were Pat Burns, Linda Yarman, Barb Kottler and Pam Hilgers.
District Court Feb. 11, 2016
• Kane Andrew Parker, driving while intoxicated, guilty; possession of controlled substance, nol prossed. • Tommy J. Burns, careless and prohibited driving, nol prossed. • Wesley A. Moses, failure to appear, nol prossed; failure to pay fines, guilty. • Don Nicholson, driving while intoxicated, guilty. • Victoria Frances Desalvo, disorderly conduct, nol prossed. • Jessie L. Moore, driving on suspended or revoked license, nol prossed. • William Schubert, driving while intoxicated, guilty. • Vanessa Guinn, driving on suspended or revoked license, guilty. • Amy Maitzen, public intoxication, guilty. • Steven Holland, driving on suspended or revoked license, failure to appear, bond forfeited. • Mathew Simpson, failure to pay fines, guilty; probation revocation, dismissed. • Nicholas R.
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Ware, hot check violation, bond forfeited. • Tracy N. Wade, no seat belt, failure to appear, bond forfeited. • Melissa D. Hardy, failure to pay fines, guilty. • Michael Anthony Martin, failure to pay fines, bond forfeited. • Marcus McCann, public intoxication, failure to appear, guilty. • Philip R. Rodriguez, speeding, bond forfeited. • Zachary Austin Capps, driving left of center, bond forfeited. • Carolyn E. Taylor, failure to pay fines, guilty. • Thomas E. Schopp, no seat belt, guilty. • Larry Seal, speeding, bond forfeited. • Kevin M. Murray, driving on suspended or revoked license, guilty. • Heather L. Weaver, expired vehicle license tags, bond forfeited. • Jami A. Coker, failure to pay registration, guilty. • Adam Delapaz, hot check violation, guilty. • Joseph Dowell, aiding and abetting, bond forfeited. • Jordan Patrick Hardy, hunting from road, big game check requirement, tagging requirements, hunting without a license, hunting out of season, guilty. • Eric Arthur Mcmillan, speeding, bond forfeited. • Krysta M. Blahnik, speeding, bond forfeited. • William K. Troxler, speeding, bond See Court on page 6
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Police Report Vehicle in driveway leads to drug arrest
On March 22, 2016, in the early morning hours, Van Buren County sheriff’s deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle parked in a driveway on Banner Mountain Road. As deputies approached they found a white male asleep in the vehicle. The man was later identified as 19-year-old Jessie Boyd Reynolds of Shirley, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. After a search of the vehicle for officer safety, deputies found a loaded firearm along with illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office was assisted by the 20th Judicial District Drug Crime Task Force. Reynolds is being charged with felony possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) with intent to deliver, Magio from page 1 by the family of the nursing home patient who died. Both deny wrongdoing. Maggio withdrew from the appeals court race in the midst of an ethics investigation that ultimately led to his removal from the bench by the ArkanRock from page 1 "Uncle Elmer," as he was known, suffered a stroke and spent the last 11 years of his life unable to speak and living in a nursing home. Berniece remembers her grandmother as a quiet, submissive woman who took care of others all her life. Ledona was greatly troubled by not being able to help her husband. Ledona passed Court from page 5 forfeited. • Devin John Wright, speeding, bond forfeited. • Randy Gene Ritter, no proof of liability insurance, bond forfeited. • Jasmine N. Sutterfield, no proof of liability insurance, guilty. • Matthew B. Strutton, public intoxication, bond fofeited. • Marvin W. Emerson, failure to yield, guilty. • Ryan D. Morse, driving while intoxicated, guilty. • Teresa M. Valentine, licensing and control of animals, bond forfeited. • James E. Burkhart, firearm rest. on WMA,
felony possession of drug paraphernalia, and felony simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms. Reynolds is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren County Detention Center awaiting a first appearance.
Severns set for pretrial July 8
CITY OF CLINTON
Financial Statement January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 GENERAL FUND
Reynolds
A pretrial hearing has been set for July 8, 2016, for a Drasco man facing a capital murder charge. Andrew J. Severns, 46, is accused in the Feb. 16, 2016, shooting death of Jonas Donahue in Shirley. Donahue was the father of two of Severns’ grandchildren. Donahue, according to court documents, had been staying with Severns in Cleburne County before the slaying. Severns reportedly said he had been thinking of killing Donahue for some time. Besides the capital murder charge, Severns also is charged with pos-
session of a firearm by certain persons, a Class B felony, and theft by receiving - a firearm less than $2,500, a Class D felony. He is being represented by Jacqueline R. Wright and Andrea C. Stokes with the Arkansas Public Defender Commission. The attorneys have requested that all incarceration records, photographs, documents and reports be released to the defense, and that Severns be allowed to wear civilian clothing to all court appearances and at his trial. Severns is being held at the Van Buren County Detention Center without bond.
sas Supreme Court. Matt Campbell's Blue Hog Report exposed Maggio for sexist, racist, vulgar comments he wrote on an LSU fan website. He also revealed confidential information about actress Charlize Theron's adoption of a child in Faulkner County. Earlier this month Maggio's attorney
James Hensley had asked for leniency, saying that Maggio has health problems including chronic depression, hypertension, sleep apnea and a cleft palate that requires regular surgery. Maggio, Hensley said, has been bullied and shunned and feels terrible about what has happened.
away in 1972 and Elmer followed her in death a few years later. The courting rock also had a tale to tell after the romance and before the flags when it was known as the "God rock," according to Berniece and her sister, Betty Pack. That was because their father painted "John 3:16" on it. Vandals left it alone for years, and the community hopes it will be left alone
now in its current incarnation as the "flag rock.""Uncle Elmer," as he was known, suffered a stroke and spent the last 11 years of his life unable to speak and living in a nursing home. Berniece remembers her grandmother as a quiet, submissive woman who took care of others all her life. Ledona was greatly troubled by not being able to help her husband.
bond forfeited. • Tiffany Savannah Gutierrez, speeding, bond forfeited.
degree, violation of protection order, nol prossed. • Billy Keith Brazear, driving while intoxicated, not guilty. • Earl E. White, assault-third degree on family member, nol prossed. • Jennifer Lynn Russell, driving on suspended or revoked license, guilty. • Nathaniel S. Yingling, disorderly conduct, domestic battery-third degree, nol prossed; resisting arrest, guilty. • Benjamin B. Hale, domestic batterythird degree, nol prossed. • Dennis Stell, vicious attack on animal, nol prossed.
Feb. 18, 2016
• Crystal D. Bramlett, assaultsecond degree, nol prossed. • David W. Alexander, domestic batterythird degree, failure to appear, nol prossed; violation of no contact order, guilty. • Earl Bonds, terroristic threateningsecond degree, nol prossed. • Terry C. Campbell, harassing communications, failure to appear, nol prossed. • Carlton E. Crosston, domestic battery-third
March 29, 2016
Balance January 1, 2015 $2,406,715.04 Cash Receipts State Revenues $134,766.72 Property Taxes $113,466.17 Sales Taxes $313,421.57 Fines, Forfeitures, and Costs $81,197.65 Franchise Fees $163,695.38 Transfers In $652,456.16 Other $153,459.69 Total Receipts $1,612,463.34 Total General Fund Available $4,019,178.38 Expenditures Administrative Department: Personal Services $200,495.81 Supplies $7,463.03 Other Services and Charges $174,360.21 Transfers Out $148,803.45 Total Administrative Department Expenditures $531,122.50 Fire Department: Personal Services $46,135.19 Supplies $4,506.11 Other Services and Charges $26,100.61 Capital Outlay $1,431.27 Transfers Out $20,000.00 Total Fire Department Expenditures $98,173.18 Parks Department: Personal Services $50,433.04 Supplies $16,160.06 Other Services and Charges $95,229.33 Capital Outlay $24,688.03 Total Parks Department Expenditures $186,510.46 Police Department: Personal Services $518,482.08 Supplies $21,171.60 Other Services and Charges $35,442.61 Capital Outlay $24,857.68 Transfers Out $2,000.00 Total Police Department Expenditures $601,953.97 Recycling Department: Personal Services $18,116.39 Supplies $2,470.99 Other Services and Charges $1,860.85 Capital Outlay $73,196.00 Total Recycling Department Expenditures $95,644.23 Zoning Department: Personal Services $52,415.20 Supplies $1,780.57 Other Services and Charges $6,926.79 Total Zoning Department Expenditures $61,122.56 Total Expenditures $1,574,526.90 Balance General Fund December 31, 2015 $2,444,651.48
STREET FUND
Balance January 1, 2015 $141,812.07 Cash Receipts State Revenues $171,804.97 Property Taxes $57,185.62 Transfers In - Sales Tax $125,000.00 Other $12,187.72 Total Street Receipts $366,178.31 Total Street Fund Available $507,990.38 Expenditures Personal Services $94,372.58 Supplies $19,111.93 Other Services and Charges $229,103.80 Capital Outlay $11,497.50 Total Expenditures $354,085.81 Balance Street Fund December 31, 2015 $153,904.57
SPECIAL FUNDS
Balance Special Funds January 1, 2015 $542,112.82 Receipts $1,540,416.92 Expenditures $1,594,526.62 Balance Special Funds December 31, 2015 $488,003.12
Type of Debt Due
INDEBTEDNESS Amount
2010 Sales and Use Tax Refunding Bonds $1,760,000.00
Date Last Payment September 1, 2015
Date Free of Debt Total $1,760,000.00 2021 All financial records for the City of Clinton are public records and are open for public inspection during regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at City Hall in Clinton, Arkansas. 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. /s/ Dena R. Malone Dena R. Malone Recorder/Treasurer
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March 29, 2016
Neighbors
Nora Jean Housley Chimes
The open house and ribbon-cutting at the First Arkansas Bank and Trust Wednesday in Clinton turned out really well. Jason and I missed the ribbon-cutting, but were there to enjoy a hot dog and other goodies. We also stayed for the drawing of prizes, but no, we weren’t one of the lucky ones. Lots of folks came by to say hello and enjoy the free food. Congratulations to the winners of the prizes. Thanks to FAB&T for their hospitality. Our daughter, Nancy Morris of Little Rock, met us in Clinton on Wednesday and then came home with us and stayed until Friday afternoon. She got in on helping me fix lunch Thursday for the boys that were roofing our house. I also fixed lunch for them on Tuesday and invited our son Ronnie (who wasn’t working on Tuesday or Thursday) to come join us for lunch both days. The boys got the roof done Friday morning just as it began to rain. Those doing thejob were Rob Myrick, Rex Freeman and Ri-
ley Cooper. They are a good team working together. Joan Koone visited us a little while Friday morning, which we enjoyed so much. Our son Randall and wife Ann came to the cabin Thursday night since they were both off work Friday. We had planned to work the cattle that day, but didn’t get to because of rain. Ronnie and son, Scott, came Saturday to help with the cattle and everything went well, except a cow decided to kick Randall, which left him with a sore and bruised leg. That afternoon Jason, Randall and Ann went to give a cow a shot out in the field. They were going to try to put a rope on her, but they soon found out she had more energy than they thought. After rodeoing for a little while Randall got to give her a shot but not before she had rolled Jason and Ann around a little. Ann had a sore jaw and ear, but Jason is fine. Randall called him the “tough ole bird.” It gets exciting on the farm sometime. Sunday being the first day of Spring sure didn’t feel like spring. It was cold and windy. We did go to church that morning, but stayed home that night. We were so sorry to hear of the deaths of Jerry Evans of Clinton and Jasper Wayne Treece of Leslie. We extend our sympathy to the families, and all others who have lost loved ones. It will soon be gar-
dening time, but not just yet for us until it gets warmer. The yards are ready to mow, which will be an all summer job, but we just hope and pray we will stay able to do it. We both enjoy being outside. That is it for this time, so have a good week, and God bless everyone.
Emberton, one of our long-standing Highway 110 community residents. Charles Black had successful surgery on his hand and is recovering fast. Bob Bagley, preacher at Bokinburg Baptist, tells us that Landon Bagley will be preaching in the morning service on April 3. Several have had sightings of stray dogs chasing cows in the Highway 110 area. This is calving season, so be on the lookout. If anyone has any news, e-mail me at dprout@artelco.com.
Debby Prout Highway 110
Well, I hope everyone enjoyed their St. Patrick’s Day! I wonder how many had the corned beef and cabbage traditional boiled dinner. We had it a day late. But was it good! April is just around the corner, can you believe it? Threats of a freeze one night and warmer temps the next. I hope the gardens survive without difficulty. Windy Windy, Windy out! Well, we have Tom and Cheryl Elliot celebrating their wedding anniversary on April 1st. Congrats to them! And we had a wedding take place on April 19th, congratulations Wes Swenson and Sarah Woods Swenson! Happy Birthday to state Rep. Josh Miller as he celebrates his 35th birthday on April 2nd. Josh is the grandson of Myrtice
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Page 7 cy Crawford, aunts Glenda Shull, Donna Campbell, Frankie Treece of Clinton, Linda Baker of Conway, Mary Bradley and Jennifer Shull, uncles Jaime Shull, Gary Bradley, Jim Bradley, Bill Bradley, Tom Baker and Jerry Bradley, cousins Charlie Shull, Oriana Shull, Jackson Shull, Alex Shull, Aaron Cartwright, Colby Campbell, Andrew Treece, Lane Bradley, Larry Elms and T.J. Elms. Breanna is a St. Patrick’s Day baby, so she had a Minnie Mouse them with shamrocks for her party. Lisa Hackett reminds us that April 2 is the season’s first Super Sale Saturday in downtown Shirley. You can set up yard sales, plants or crafts in the downtown area for a great time on that morning. Set up is free for everyone. For more information call Lisa at 723-4848 or Missy Worthing at 723-8290.
Shirley
Visiting Calla Linn on Saturday was her granddaughter-in-law Krista Linn and her daughters Aurora and Aliza. Wanda and Paul Poynor took her cousins, Lavonne and Lisa Barnum, to Russellville Friday to trade cars. Visiting Sammie and Brenda Brown Thursday was Brenda’s older sister Norma Trawick of Arlington, Texas, Norma’s son Kevin and grandson Will, Norma’s son Tommy Trawick and wife Pam of South Lake, Texas, nephew Michael Brafford and wife Pam and grandson Chase of Russellville, and Jack and Rosa Caldwell of Pleasant Valley community. Visiting Lois Compton Tuesday were her niece Sarah Berry Hawkins of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Sarah’s mother, Linda Allen of Mountain View, Missouri. Breanna Irene Crawford celebrated her first birthday Saturday at the home of her grandparents, Jim and Betty Shull. Breanna is the daughter of Adam and Roxanne Crawford of Conway. Attending her party were her great-grandma Audrey Shull, grandparents George and Diane English and Robert and Nan-
visit with several of the people that I worked with. It was a very enjoyable day. Then we hit a yard sale on the way home and got a couple bargains. Hello to my Uncle Eugene in Pea Ridge. He has had some surgery and isn’t doing too good. Sending prayers and get well wishes. I visited with my great nephew, Josh Lawson, and met his fiancee Bethany. It was good to see them, it had been a long time since I last saw him. Don’t forget our Chili Supper and Political Rally and Pie Auction on April 2 at the Formosa Community Center. Johnny, Joyce and Justine James are spending Easter weekend in Texas attending the Garrison-Hurt family reunion. Wishing you safe travels. I hope everyone has a great Easter and remember what we are celebrating. May God bless everyone with a good week and safe travels.
Patsy Ward Formosa
RG and Marva Ward, Frankie, Erica, Rylan and Landon Ward, Sindee and David Morse, and John Ward all went to Mount Magazine for a five-day stay riding 4-wheelers. Josh, Jessica, Blake and Ethan Morton of Center Ridge joined them on Saturday evening and stayed through Sunday. RG made it sound like a lot of fun. He says the mountain is beautiful this time of year, and they have over 200 miles of 4-wheeler trails, but they only covered about half of them. They always stop at the Grapevine restaurant on the way. He says they have really good food. I talked to David Morse, he is on the mend, he finally gets to put weight on his foot and has started therapy. JR and I went to town and made the rounds today. I got to
Jeff Burgess Crabtree
The Foursquare Church celebrates the Platinum Anniversary of organized spiritual development in the Crabtree area on May 1. Almost every preacher speaking at the church since 1947 will be there to share memories. Dennis Berry also confirmed snow falling on the first official day of spring. He said it wasn't much but that is what it was. The winter chill seems to be lingering on the high ground in spite of numerous signs of the advancing of the seasons. The early gardeners have had to protect their new seedlings and tender transplants from several recent below freezing nights. One of my neighbors still has all his seedlings in windows in his house but another is having amazing garden growth outdoors in little plastic tunnels. No matter how many more cold nights come our way, the fresh local produce season is almost here. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
Alread
School Choice Deadline May 1, 2016 Clinton School District participates in the Arkansas Public School Choice Act of 2015. Because of changes to the School Choice Law, applications must be filed with the non-resident school district or postmarked by May 1, 2016. Applications are available on our website, clintonsd.org, under online forms or in the Superintendent's office at 765 Yellowjacket Lane, Clinton, AR. Questions can be answered by calling Sally Britton, 501-754-6000, Ext. 5819.
Berniece Jones asks that everybody continue praying for her first great-grandbaby, Mason Dean Jones, born on March 6, 2016. The baby had to be delivered early and weighed 2 pounds, 13 ounces. He was doing well but now has encountered some medical problems and is at UAMS. Mason is the son of Caleb and Rachel Jones; the grandson of Rocky Jones; and the great-grandson of Berniece and Dee Linn Jones.
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Rules Here at The Voice of Van Buren County, we love puzzles and games, contests and prizes. And we want you to play along with us. Solve our Word Find puzzle and enter for a chance to win a prize. Puzzle entry may not be a photocopy, originals from newspaper only. Let us know “Where In the County Is This?” and you become eligible for our drawing for a one-year subscription to The Voice. There will be one winner for each contest every month. To enter, mail your puzzles to The Voice / P.O. Box 1396 / Clinton, AR 72031 or drop them by our downtown office, 260 Griggs St., Clinton. You can also call us at 745-8040 to tell us where the week’s picture was taken. Drawing will be held April 2, 2016. Deadline to enter is 2 p.m. April 1.
March 29, 2016
Where In the County Is This?
This old church doesn't hold services anymore, but can you imagine it when it was full of life and fellowship? Tell us where you can see this abandoned church and you will be eligible to win a one-year subscription to The Voice of Van Buren County. See rules at left.
Happy April Fool's Day! If every fool wore a crown, we should all be kings. ~ Welsh Proverb
Our Van Buren County Family Album By Shay Belonie
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March 29, 2016
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Fishing Report Greers Ferry
The white bass spawn is on
For many Arkansas anglers, the white bass spawning run in March and April represents the unofficial start of spring. Let’s go white bass fishing on the west end of Lake Maumelle near Little Rock as the lake's white bass run up the Maumelle River to spawn in shallow riffles.
Central Arkansas
Lake Conway
(updated 3-232016) Bates Field and Stream (501-4701846) said the water is stained. The surface water temperature is 54 degrees. Bream are biting well on wax worms and crickets around 4 feet deep about 20 feet from the banks. Crappie are biting well on jigs and on yo-yos baited with minnows fished at night around cypress trees. The flats around Gold Creek also have been good for fishing, with some fish being caught as shallow as 18 inches during the heat of the day. Bass slowed down dramatically with the cold front and wind. They are fair at best on white spinnerbaits and soft-plastic lizards. Catfishing is good on cut bait and chicken livers.
Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater) (updated
3-23-
2016) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip ‘em All Guide Service said it looks like we are going to catch a break on the generation schedule over the next few days if the rain will hold off. Seeing some hatches coming off on the lower section of the river with warmer temperatures and low water. Pheasant tails, micro jigs and sow bugs are working well for fly-fishing. For Trout Magnet fishing, use hot pink, cotton candy and white-colored bodies on chartreuse jig heads. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information or check the Corps of Engineers website (www.swlwc.usace.army.mil) for real-time water release and the Southwest Power Administration (swpa.gov) to see forecasted generation schedule.
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 459.26 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 462.04 msl). (updated 3-232016) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level is 2.25 feet below normal pool and falling. Bass fishing is good all over the lake. Some fish are still a little deep, but most have started to move shallow or stage for the upcoming spawn. A Carolina-rigged lizard is working well in front of the brushy shorelines, as are crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Carolina-rigged lizards and football head jigs are working in deeper water for fewer, but larger fish. Crappie are biting well suspended in about 5 feet of water. Casting or jigging grubs, jigs and twister tails is working, as are minnows under a float. Catfish are eating live bait on trotlines and jugs on the upper and lower end of the lake. Some bream are up shallow and others are biting on pieces of nightcrawler and crickets fished around floating docks. Walleye action has slowed some upriver, but the lake fish are coming on now. Try dragging minnows on a drop shot or swimming a grub around any shoals at night. White bass and hybrids are spawning upriver and can be caught on live bait, grubs and in-line spinners.
Lake Maumelle
(updated 3-232016) Fosters Four Seasons (501-8689061) said the water is a little muddy and the surface temperature is slowly rising into the mid-50s. Bream are fair around brush piles in 10 to 15 feet of water on crickets. Crappie are biting well in the shallows on no. 6 crappie minnows. White bass have started their spawning run upstream and anglers are beginning to catch them at Bringle Creek Access. Catfishing is fair on worms.
Sunset Lake
(updated 3-232016) Lisa's Bait Shop in Benton (501778-6944) said a few people did well over the weekend on catfish using nightcrawlers and chicken livers. A few bream are being caught on crickets. No report on the crappie or bass.
Saline River Access in Benton
(updated 3-232016) Lisa's Bait Shop in Benton (501778-6944) said even with all the rain, we finally got a few reports of bass being caught on brood minnows and bass minnows. The high current and heavy winds left a lot of logs and limbs in the channel, so be careful navigating the river.
Lake Norrell
(updated 3-232016) Lisa's Bait Shop in Benton (501778-6944) said some people are reporting
a few bream being caught on crickets in deep water. Crappie are biting well on no. 6 crappie minnows. No recent reports of bass or catfish have come in.
Lake Winona
(updated 3-232016) Lisa's Bait Shop in Benton (501778-6944) said bass been biting well on black salties and brood minnows. Catfish are biting well on chicken livers and nightcrawlers. Crappie are fair on no. 12 bass minnows. No report on bream.
Little Maumelle River
(updated 3-232016) River Valley Marina (501-5171250) said the water is clear and at normal level. The surface temperature is 54 degrees. Bream are biting well on worms and crickets in 4 to 5 feet of water. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs fished 4 to 5 feet deep around cover in the mornings and evenings. Bass are biting well on spinnerbaits fished along the edge of the channel in about 5 feet of water. Catfishing is good on yo-yos run at night.
Arkansas River (Little Rock Pool)
(updated 3-232016) The folks at Fish ’N Stuff (501834-5733) said the water is muddy. Crappie have been fair on minnows fished along the backside of jetties in 6 to 15 feet of wa-
ter. Bass are biting well on jigs in black/ red and California craw. No report on bream or catfish. (updated 3-232016) McSwain Sports Center (501945-2471) said the water is murky and a little high. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs fished in backwater areas 4 to 5 feet deep. Bass are slow. Catfishing is good on cut bait.
Clear Lake
(updated 3-232016) McSwain Sports Center (501945-2471) said the water is a little high and murky. Bream are fair on worms and crickets in 4 to 8 feet of water. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs in 4 to 5 feet of water about 10 feet off the bank. Bass are fair on spinnerbaits, soft plastics and black/green crankbaits. No report on catfish.
Peckerwood Lake
(updated 3-232016) Herman’s Landing (870-2413731) said the water is clearing up and is 50 degrees. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and brown/ chartreuse jigs fished around brush in 4 to 5 feet of water. Bass are biting well on spinnerbaits fished around timber in 3 to 4 feet of water. Catfishing is good on jugs and yoyos baited with hot dogs and minnows.
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VBC TRANSFER STATION & RECYCLING CENTER OPEN: Mon-Fri 7am-3:15pm & the 1st SAT of each month 8am-noon 745-6996
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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS
PERSONALS
REAL ESTATE
DONATIONS NEEDED Clothes, shoes & furniture in usable condition. Will pick up bulky items. Store Hours are: 8:30am to 4:30pm Seven Days a Week THRIFT, GIFTS & MORE 745-3278
Looking for 2 dogs lost in the Scotland area. Dotty is a female black lab mix, with white spotted feet. Buddy is a beige male cur with half a tail. Call Cleo at (501)745-2220 during the day and/or (501)592-3933 in evenings and week-end.
PERSONALS Readers, use these Personal Spots to say Happy Birthday, Wish someone Good Luck, Contact old friends, make new friends. Shout out that you are alive and well in Van Buren County. All kinds of things.
GET WELL WISHES to ROSETTA SANDERS Hope this happy get-well note Adds sunshine to your day- And shows you that you're thought of In a warm and special way!
WANTED Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition. Call Tom 501-745-4378
YARD SALE
FLEA MARKET on Highway 65 S, 6 miles south of Walmart and 2 miles north of Bee Branch. Where you can find things you need from A to Z, not just things you collect… at a reasonable price.
Tire Service, top quality brandsl Auto Maintenance Auto Parts & Accessories Tools, Equipment & Supplies Auto Service and Repair ASE Certified Technicians
OPEN ALL 7 DAYS EVERY WEEK.
Come in and see what is on sale!
EMPLOYMENT
REAL ESTATE
For Sale Commercial Building for Rent 3000sqft great for store or restaurant 253 Court St, downtown Clinton. Prefect to move in now! $500/month Call: 592-2910 or 745-4900.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS 4 LESS We build custom decks, fences, bath rooms, and kitchens
HOMES FOR RENT IN FFB AREA From $375/mon $750/mon Call: (501) 723-4424 Buckhorn, Inc.
Call (501) 592-3945
SALES/SERVICE
• Complete remodel and renovation • Painting • Drywall • Chain Link Fence • and much more
Lawn Care Service We will mow your lawn, weed, rake, trim, prune and sweep. Experienced, trustworthy, and dependable.
We offer a price guarantee. We will beat all competitors' quotes. The competing companies must be insured and bonded. FREE ESTIMATES. Call 501-294-9021
Call Scott Solomon at (501)253-4362 or (501)745-2686.
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Help Wanted! Have Some Fun & Get Paid to Wave! Liberty Tax (501) 745-4829
REAL ESTATE For Rent
House for Rent in Clinton, AR. Very nice 3BR/2BA, unfurnished, storm cellar, shed and fenced area. AVAILABLE $750 mo. with $750 deposit Ph. 501-253-3658
2BR apartment near Senior Center and School.
Warning: The Surgeon General has determined... that illness is bad for your health! We're all hoping that you will be enjoying better health again soon.
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CH/A, Ceiling Fan, All Appliances, W/D Connections. No Pets. No Smoking. $475/month + $475 deposit.
A VOICE FOR GOD Proverbs 3:9
Call (501) 253-1881
Tax Time is here again! TLC Bookkeeping & Tax Service (501) 745-4969
Amazing view of Greer's Ferry Lake. 318ft frontage on blacktop, 1.5 acres, level sites, easy access, wooded, some slope, on Burnt Ridge Rd.
FOR SALE: Square Bails Bermuda Horse Hay
All Shirts, Tops and Kid's Clothes $1.00 Check us out! We are open Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm GOOD STUFF THRIFT STORE 373 Main Street Downtown Clinton (across from the Water Department)
1600+sqft house, one block south of Shirley School on Hwy 9 on 1.25 acre lot. 501-204-9261
LAKE AREA 3 ACRE LOT is wooded on blacktop. Tract is slightly sloping and only 1.4 miles from a paved public boat launch. Lot already has water, phone, electricity! Nice country setting! Ready to build on! $19,900. Call Graham & Assoc RE 501-745-2436 See website: grahamassociatesinc.com Graham & Assoc.,Inc. RE 501-745-2436
House for Rent
YARD SALE
Great Yard Sale
$5/bail Call 501-208-1830
GET WELL WISHES to JOE LEE
LAKE VIEW PROPERTY.
Call Graham & Assoc., Inc RE 501-745-2436
3BR/2BA
Don't worry about your operation unless, of course, your doctor uttered that single dreaded word while operating......oops! Get Well Soon
For Sale 2000 sqft double wide Mobile Home setting on concrete footers with rock underpining on 2.5 acres of land in Morgaton area. $74,000.00. Owner financing available. Call for details:
ONLY $19,900.
The cost is $5.00 for 25 words.
GET WELL WISHES to SAM SHANNON
PRICE REDUCED
(501) 253-1179
963 Highway 65N Clinton (501) 745-2456 HELP WANTED Mature S.W.F. to be an Assistant/ Companion. Good OPPORTUNITY for a good person.
REAL ESTATE
Thursday-FridaySaturday, March 31-April 1-April 2 at Connie Arnett’s place, 172 Redress Lane, just off Hwy 65 about ½ mile north of Snappy’s. Antique Wood Burning Stove, Tools, Barbeque Grill, Grinder, Bushhog, MasseyFerguson-120 Garden Tractor, Fertilizer/Seeder, All kinds of electric tools, Misc. dishes, furniture, Freezer, Cookbook, Clocks, Clothes, Shoes, and Avon products. Rain cancels.
1 bedroom house close to everything. Very nice small home. All grounds maintained by landlord. $450/month plus $450 deposit. Call (901) 495-5264
Commercial Office or Retail Space for rent. 1500 sqft next to LaRosita Restaurant. Call (501) 253-0924
FOR SALE IN SHIRLEY: 5 ac on river with house; 6 city lots joining city park; 1 ac joining school; Mobile home on 2 lots. Call 501-723-4443 for more info.
Lovely 2BR home in the country on Highway 95 W. $450/month. For more info call: (501) 745-1593
FOR RENT 2BR MOBILE HOMES Bee Branch. Wheel Chair accessible. Call for availability .(501) 581-8640
Call 745-8040 to place an ad in the classifieds
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CHURCH PAGE Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737 Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109
Photo by EuGene Smith
Thanks to all of you who called and/or emailed to identified last week's photo as the Clinton Church of Christ. Now how many of you will identify this Church, call 745-8040. (Remember to send a history of your Church, if you have one.) Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-3530 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245
Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Baptist Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane Dennard,AR Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375
Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781
Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027
Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread
Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 745-4859
Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370
First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285
Lute Mountain Community Church Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299
Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264
First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113
MainLine Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005
Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387
Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264
First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440
Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181
Shirley First Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171
Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton
First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354
Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572
South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423
First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043
Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807
First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw
New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349
Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4043 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013
Formosa Baptist Church Highway 9 and County Line Road, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 4940 Highway 9 W Clinton 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177
New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411
Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500
Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726
Grace Baptist Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462
Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115
Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273
Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley
Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528
Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch
Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The New Tabernacle 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467
Last Week's Featured Church
Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450
Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton, Arkansas 72031 (501) 745-4252
GeneratorGeorge.com 870-447-2559
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March 29, 2016
Easter week at the Library
The Van Buren County Library hosted the Easter Bunny and Skeeter the Clown last week. On Wednesday, Skeeter entertained kids of all ages with tricks and jokes. Skeeter is with the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus, which will be at the fairgrounds April 1-2. On Thursday and Friday, the Easter Bunny visited to pose for pictures and hang out with the children, and egg hunts took place throughout the new facility. The library's open house is Tuesday, March 29.