The Voice of VBC March 8, 2016

Of the people, By the people, For the people

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Celebrate

Jamie Hamilton leads an outdoor excursion at the Van Buren County Special School last week in observance of National Wildlife Day. More photos, Page 16.

Incumbent JP loses seat to challenger

Mary Jean Hall of Scotland and EuGene Smith of Clinton dressed appropriately last month to attend the 110th anniversary celebration of the founding of the United Daughters of the War of 1812 at the Pine Bluff Country Club. Hall is a member of the local chapter and Smith is the state registrar for the General Society Arkansas Chapter of Sons of the War of 1812. Attendees were asked to wear Edwardian dress.

Chamber bestows honors, scholarships

Rhonda Davis

The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet last week at the Clinton High School Cafeteria.

The annual fundraising event marks numerous local accomplishments over the past year.

Receiving the Business of the Year award was Rhonda Davis of Davis Cash

Lumber.

Volunteer of the Year award went to Scott and Betty Spencer. Betty Spencer said she was surprised by the award.

Proceeds of the chamber’s scholarship fund were awarded to selected local students: Rachel Lawrence, South Side-Bee

Branch; Grant McMurry, Clinton; and Joscelyn Boggs, Shirley.

The special guest speaker at the event Tuesday, March 1, was Steve Clark, a former Arkansas attorney general and current president of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce. (More photos Pages 7, 9)

A Quorum Court member was toppled from his position in last week's Republican primary.

In the race for Justice of the Peace District 6 John Bradford defeated incumbent Randy Story.

In Tuesday's non-partisan judicial races, Van Buren County backed 20th Judicial Prosecuting Attorney Cody Hiland over Circuit Judge Mike Murphy for the state Court of Appeal, 2,141 to 1,988. Murphy won the seat.

In the race for the state Supreme Court county voters went for Judge Dan Kemp over Justice Courtney Goodson by a 2,5521,685 vote and picked Judge Shawn Womack over Clark Mason by a vote of 2,552 to 1,467.

Kemp and Womack won the contests.

In the District Court race, Kent Tester, who dropped out of the race last month, still garnered 1,549 votes. Incumbent Susan Weaver received 2,711.

If the races for the 2016 presidential nominations were decided

by Van Buren County voters, Donald J. Trump and Hillary Clinton would face off in November.

Trump received 1,198 votes, followed

by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz with 958 votes and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio with 674 votes. Dr. Ben Car-

son received 164 votes while Ohio Gov. John Kasich got 107 votes.

Carson withdrew from the race the day after the primary.

In the Democratic contest, Clinton received 770 votes while Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders got 436 votes.

Also in Van Buren County's Republican primary voting, incumbent state Rep. Josh Miller easily defeated Chris Steplock, 1,120 to 337.

U.S. Sen. John Boozman received 2,286 votes to 766 for Curtis Coleman. U.S. Rep. French Hill received 2,625 votes to 437 for brock Olree.

Turnout for registered voters in Van Buren County was 47.69 percent.

Percentage voting by township was: Barnett, 54 percent; Bradley, 46.7 percent; Culpepper, 63 percent; Holley Mountain, 45 percent; Choctaw, 45 percent; West Griggs, 43 percent; Craig, 45 percent; Cargile, 52 percent; Davis, 48 percent; Formosa, 46 percent; East Griggs, 53 percent; Mountain, 44 percent; Linn Creek, 42 percent; Red River, 49 percent; Union, 45 percent; Washington, 50 percent; Wheeler, 48 percent; Mountain Ranch, 52 percent; South Griggs, 49 percent; Indian Hills, 54 percent; and Lakewood, 47 percent.

Motorcyclist leads deputy on hour-long chase through county A motorcyclist led law enforcement officials on a chase lasting more than an hour Sunday afternoon.

The ordeal began when a Van Buren County deputy tried to stop a motorcycle around 1:40 p.m.

Sunday, March 6. The deputy radioed in that the motorcycle was fleeing.

Within the next 15 minutes, they were on

Highway 254, and by 2 p.m. they were on Little River Road. Pope and Searcy county sheriff's offices had been notified that Van Buren County might need their assistance.

Searcy County was standing by, but Pope County said they had a shooting on their hands and might not be able to respond, according to police radio reports.

"We're going toward Tilly," the deputy radioed. "I'm directly behind the motorcycle."

Soon, the deputy said, they had turned back onto Highway 16 West, traveling toward Clinton. He said they were traveling about 70 mph.

About 2:20 p.m. the deputy radioed that they were "coming into Rupert." He

advised that the driver had been "digging in his pocket a few times" and pulling out a cell phone.

The deputy advised they were about to turn onto Lo-Gap Road, traveling about 60 mph. Deputies and a state trooper were making their way toward the scene, and a Clinton Police officer was standing by at the city limits.

The chase then turned onto Highway 95, heading south, and state police and the sheriff's office in Conway County were notified.

At this point, the chase had been going on for an hour and the speed had reached 100 mph.

The Van Buren County deputy was notified that a Conway County unit was north

of the motorcycle and would attempt to slow him down.

At 2:45 p.m. on Pear Tree Road in Conway County, near Wilderness Trail, the motorcycle pulled over and the chase ended as quickly as it began.

The suspect appears to have had a Florida drivers license, but no information was available by press time.

Special day for eighth-graders -- Clinton Junior High celebrated the novel "The Outsiders" with a Socs and Greasers day recently.

Story, Page 6

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District Court Jan. 7, 2016

Shelia A. Linn, hot check violation, guilty; hot check violation, dismissed.

Katheryn S. Ellis, driving on suspended or revoke license, careless or prohibited driving, failure to appear, guilty.

Jeffery Wilson, failure to pay fines, failure to appear, guilty; failure to pay fines, dismissed.

Gary W. Orton, failure to pay fines, guilty.

Robert N. Sullivan, failure to pay fines, bond forfeited.

Aron Nicole Hamilton, failure to pay fines, guilty.

Jeffery Wayne Jones, failure to pay fines, guilty.

Jason M. Hodge, probation revocation, guilty; failure to appear, nol prossed Derek Bradley, expired vehicle license tags, nol prossed; failure to appear, bond forfeited Timothy Phillips, no seat belt, failure to appear, bond forfeited.

Matthew L. Jones, no proof of liability insurance, failure to appear, guilty.

Christina M. Pearson, driving on suspended or revoked license, failure to appear, guilty.

Troy A. Arnold, failure to pay fines, guilty.

Jessica C. Champagne, driving on suspended or revoked license, guilty.

Brittany F. Birdsong-Odom, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to appear, guilty.

Tracy L. Drake, failure to pay fines, guilty.

Barry T. Parsons, no seat belt, failure to appear, guilty.

Daniel S. McCarver, failure to pay fines, guilty.

Shelby Grace Elliott, failure to pay fines, bond forfeited.

James Oneal Gossett, failure to produce insurance proof, bond forfeited.

Michael Lankford, driving on suspended ore revoked license, failure to appear, guilty.

Timothy Daniel Henson, driving on suspended or revoked license, failure to appear, guilty.

Jeffrey Don Graham, speeding, failure to appear, guilty.

John L. Johnson, terroristic threatening-second degree, dismissed.

Reynaldo Maldonado, driving on suspended or revoked license, guilty.

Destiny R. Young, no proof of liability insurance, guilty.

Haley Michelle Johnson, no seat belt, guilty.

Dustin Lee, driving left of center, bond forfeited.

Randal R. Story, speeding, bond forfeited.

Tommy L. Warrick, driving on suspended or revoked license, guilty.

Kara D. McFadden, speeding, bond forfeited.

Avery A. Bonds, failure to maintain control of vehicle, bond forfeited.

Shirley D. Richards,

driving on suspended or revoked license, obstructing governmental operations with force, guilty.

Maria Tapia, no drivers license, bond forfeited.

Antonino Garay, careless and prohibited driving, bond forfeited.

Clara S. Houge, no proof of liability insurance, guilty.

Brian Lee Atwood, no seat belt, bond forfeited.

Jairo Hernandez, speeding, bond forfeited.

Calvin W. Sappington, no seat belt, bond forfeited.

Westley R. Colon, expired vehicle license tags, bond forfeited.

Joshua L. Vanesch, violation of no contact order, violation domestic abuse protection order, nol prossed.

Joshua Wayne Moudy, theft by receiving, nol prossed.

Jeff C. Lane, domestic battery-third degree, nol prossed.

Dennis Stell, vicious attack on animal, nol prossed.

Jimmy Conaway, theft by receiving, nol prossed.

Jonathon L. Ramer, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, failure to produce insurance proof, guilty.

Jared Michael Dake, speeding, bond forfeited.

Floyd Marvin Cathey, driving left of center, bond forfeited.

Ted Dreaver, passing on yellow line, bond forfeited.

Hunter G. Hall, no proof of liability insurance, dismissed.

Douglas M. Pachelo, no seat belt, failure to appear, bond forfeited.

Ammar Ansari, failure to appear, bond forfeited.

Kelli A. Howard, failure to pay fines, guilty.

Bobby Jack Pearl, failure to pay fines, bond forfeited.

Marion Martin Skoruppa, driving on suspended or revoked license, nol prossed.

Skyler Dalton Allen, driving on suspended or revoked license, bond forfeited.

Travis Joshua Shepherd, speeding, bond forfeited.

Justin W. Hodges, speeding, bond forfeited.

Shelley Lemings Bandy, failure to pay fines, dismissed.

John D. Alford, driving on suspended or revoked license, guilty.

David Campbell Lewis, possession of instrument of crime, guilty.

Jonathan W. Manning, hunting on posted property without permission, guilty.

Matthew B. Oliver, hunting on posted property without permission, guilty.

Sara Adale Lawson, aiding and abetting, guilty.

Dalton T. Treat, vehicle driving restrictions WMA, guilty.

Torico Deon Jones, speeding, bond forfeited.

Roger D. McKnight, contempt of court, dismissed.

Raymond K. Jennings, driving on suspended or revoked license, guilty.

Timothy B. Wiser, driving on suspended or revoked license, bond forfeited.

Eric S. Miller, no seat belt, bond forfeited.

Timothy D. Wood, speeding, bond forfeited.

Raymond E. Ward, speeding, no vehicle license tags, bond forfeited.

Marvin Colvin, non-resident in possession of resident license, bond forfeited.

Gary Ray Milan, speeding, bond forfeited.

Jerome Alex Dahlke Jr., improper passing, bond forfeited.

Harold Lloyd Bennett, speeding, bond forfeited.

Kasey E. Delk, driving while intoxicated, guilty.

Viola E. Winters, speeding, bond forfeited.

Martin Bautista, public intoxication, bond forfeited.

Dorris T. Oconnor, speeding, bond forfeited.

Betty Lou Harris, no seat belt, bond forfeited.

Donna Stanley Caver, speeding, bond forfeited.

Brandon Alexander Bramlett, no proof of liability insurance, guilty.

Diane Miller, speeding, bond forfeited.

Kareem Jermaine Brown, leaving scene of accident, nol prossed.

Jeremy B. McCormack, no seat belt, bond forfeited.

Jacqueline A. Hill, no proof of liability insurance, guilty.

Garrett R. Hudson, speeding, bond forfeited.

Karen Tullis Pickens, speeding, bond forfeited.

Cherokee Rhoda, too fast for conditions, bond forfeited.

Nicole Elizabeth Gable, possession of drug paraphernalia, guilty.

Gregory E. Huie, careless and prohibited driving, bond forfeited.

Benny D. Wilson, overweight on license, nol prossed.

Loren Gonzales, no drivers license, bond forfeited.

John B. Engelhardt, failure to produce insurance proof, bond forfeited.

Philip Joseph Strang, driving on suspended or revoked license, guilty.

Oscar J. Hill, failure to pay fines, obstructing government operation without force, guilty.

Bett L. Dedon, domestic battery-third degree, nol prossed.

Joshua L. Vanesch, disregarding traffic control device, dismissed.

Nancy Evans, probation revocation, resisting arrest, guilty.

Johnathan Earl Hill, possession of controlled substance, nol prossed.

Kenny L. Wilson, drinking in public, failure to produce insurance proof, guilty.

Rebecca Treanor, failure to pay registration, guilty.

Gary D. Mills, possession of controlled substance, nol prossed.

Belinda Michelle Bramlett, no drivers license, guilty.

Amy Maitzen, failure to produce insurance proof, guilty.

Tami F. Neldon Meyers ,domestic battery-third degree, dismissed.

Eric W. Couch, battery-third degree, nol prossed.

James W. Moss, violation of no contact order, nol prossed.

Anthony J. Goodnight, defective equipment, bond forfeited.

Jan. 14, 2016

Sasha Renee Marsh, possession of instrument of crime, guilty; failure to appear, nol prossed.

Bobby Joe Nixon, speeding, no proof of insurance, driving on suspended or revoked license, guilty; failure to appear, fleeing an officer on foot-no injury, nol prossed.

Jon Robert Dunham, failure to produce insurance proof, guilty.

Brandon Franks, possession of drug paraphernalia, nol prossed; possession of instrument of crime, guilty.

Jared Lee Heather, violation domestic abuse protection order, guilty; failure to appear, nol prossed.

Stephen Neighbors, criminal trespass-land, nol prossed.

Christopher L. Byrd, fictitious tags-improper use of registration, guilty.

Lisa M. Weaver, disorderly conduct, refusing to submit to breath test, nol prossed.

Jennifer Johns Finley, driving on suspended or revoked license, nol prossed; failure to appear, guilty.

Megan L. Lawson, possession of drug paraphernalia, nol prossed.

Kirk H. Arnold, two counts hot check violation, guilty.

Chance Spain Taylor, driving under influence-underage, guilty.

Charles A. Williams, drinking in public, guilty.

Marilyn L. Brewer, driving while intoxicated, guilty; drinking in public, nol prossed.

Jermey L. Story, failure to pay fines, criminal trespass-land, guilty.

Beverly M. Lawrence, possession of controlled substance, nol prossed.

Jimmy D. Moses, failure to pay fines, dismissed.

Michael A. Parks, careless and prohibited driving, public intoxication, nol prossed; possession of instrument of crime, guilty.

Michael Parker, hunting without a license, guilty.

Yvette M. Haskell, disorderly conduct, guilty.

Shavona J. Ford, driving on suspended or revoked license, nol prossed.

James H. Long III, public intoxication, guilty.

Morgan H. Dowell, possession of drug paraphernalia, nol prossed.

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Man kicks in motel door

Clinton Police are investigating a domestic battery complaint that occurred Feb. 29, 2016, at the Sycamore Motel in downtown Clinton.

Officer Eric Koonce was called to the scene after a suspect kicked in a door at the motel and smashed a woman’s cell phone. Koonce reported that the man who took the phone pushed the victim onto the bed to get the phone. Three children were also present in the room, one of them the suspect’s son with the victim, the police report stated.

As the man left the scene, he hit the woman’s car with his, the report states.

Koonce went to an address where the suspect was thought to be but did not find him.

Traffic stop leads to drug charge

A Louisiana man was arrested after a deputy observed him driving erratically, according to a report from the Van Buren County sheriff’s office.

On March 2, 2016, arrested Ramses Kadar Banks, 21, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after the traffic stop that lead to the seizure of a small amount of illegal drugs, according to a sheriff’s office report.

As reported by the deputy, Banks was southbound on U.S. Highway 65 near Bee Branch, when the deputy noticed the vehicle crossing the center line and driving from one side of the road to the other, according to the report.

After stopping the vehicle, the deputy could smell and see illegal drugs in

Dennis the vehicle, the report states.

Banks was charged with misdemeanor possession of illegal drugs, and two traffic violations -- careless and prohibitive driving, and driving on a suspended license.

He was released on bond.

Fairfield Bay man charged with DWI

On February 27, 2016, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff's office, made contact with 59-yearold Michael Parks of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas.

A news release from the sheriff’s office said Parks was stopped because he was driving erratically. Parks’ blood alcohol level tested over the legal limit, the sheriff’s office report states.

He has been charged with driving while intoxicated III and was released on bond.

Report says man violated order

On February 28, 2016, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff's office responded to a disturbance call in the state Highway 254 East area. After speaking with witnesses it was determined that 31-year-old Joshua Dennis of Dennard was in violation of a no contact order, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office.

Dennis was later released on bond.

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Calendar Van Buren County Judge Roger Hooper will hold community meetings at the following dates and locations: March 7, Morganton Volunteer Fire Department; March 8, Chimes Volunteer Fire Department; March 10, Formosa Community Center. All meetings begin at 6 p.m. Hear about road plans, general reports, and developments in the county.

Light refreshments will be served.

The Van Buren County Cattlemen will meet Monday, March 14, at Western Sizzlin in Clinton.

Eat at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Sponsor this month will be Aday Lime & Fertilizer. Everyone is welcome.

Ozark Health Auxiliary is holding a Recruitment Event at 11 a.m. Monday, March 14, in the hospital conference room. For more information call Betty at 745-3133.

Plant Baptist Church, 4897 Highway 110, Clinton, is holding its fourth annual Wildgame Supper on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Doors open at 5 p.m. with music and singing until 6 p.m.

There will be a speaker at 6 p.m. followed by the supper and 50+ door prizes.

Botkinburg Baptist Church at the junction of Highway 65 and Highway 110 will be hosting a singing Fri-

day, March 11, at 7 p.m.

Classes on tap at the Fairfield Bay Community Education Center include: Thursday, March 10, from noon to 1 p.m. Master Gardner Lunch and Learn, $5,Pruning Crepe Mrytles with Sharon Berdine; and Saturday, March 12, 19, 26, 1-5 p.m. Wilton Cake Decorating with Fondant, $35 plus materials, Fondant and gum paste cake decorating with Donna Johnson.

There will be a benefit for the Fairfield Bay Education Center -Let's Go Surfing! -- Saturday, April 30, 6:309:30pm, $25. Included are a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, games,

light appetizers, pay as you go bar, and live music by Lucky Draw.

Event Tickets ($25) and 50/50 Raffle tickets ($5) are available at the Conference Center, the Education Center, and from Catherine Swift, Cindy Wellenburger, Kay Otis, Sharon Luxon, Linda Duncan, and Bonnie Lang.

The Clinton City Council will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at the Clinton Municipal Airport.

The Van Buren County Quorum Court will meet at 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 17, at the meeting room at the Courthouse Annex on Highway 65 in Clinton.

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Obituaries

Naomi Bane

Naomi F. Bane, 76, of Clinton, Arkansas, was born on May 26, 1939, to the late William T. and Mary Willoughby Roberts and passed from this life on March 3, 2016, in Clinton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 57 years, John “Son” Bane; two brothers, Alvin Roberts and Amon Roberts; and two sisters, Nadine Starcher and Eula Williams.

Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Verna Ward (Hal) of Clinton and Tammie Lemings (Ronnie) of Greenbrier; one son, Billy Bane (Melinda) of Clinton; seven grandchildren, Racheal Henderson, Meggin Crow, Zack Lemings, Will Ward, Nicholas Bane, Catie Ward and Jacob Bane; and five great-grandchildren, Kyler, Hannah, Kenzee, Eli and Lynley; and several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Interment was at the Bluffton Cemetery in Clinton. Dr. Billy Crow and Will Ward officiated. Pallbearers include Nicholas Bane, Jacob Bane, Zack Lemings, Kenneth Henderson, Kyler Henderson and Ronnie Lemings. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas.

Wanda Smith

Wanda Faye Smith, 73, formally of Clinton, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016, in Morrilton.

Born November 7, 1942, to the late Orvil and Goldy Jewel Walker Reed, Wanda was retired from Colonial Bakery, was of the Baptist faith, and loved caring for her children and grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Ronald Smith of Morrilton, Chuck Smith of Springfield,

Arkansas, Paul Smith of Plumerville Arkansas, Robert Smith of Texas, and daughter Terry Smith of Conway; sisters Sandra Hoffman of Little Rock, Susan Cooper of Texas; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and may friends.

Wanda is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Woodville Smith, a sister Mary Meriweather, and her parents.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service of Clinton. To sign Wanda's book of memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

Joe Fraser

Joe G. Fraser, 92, of Clinton, Arkansas, departed this life Sunday, February 28, 2016. He was born September 2, 1923, at Clinton to Hubbard and Vesta (Waddell) Fraser.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Jim and Leo Fraser. Joe is survived by his wife of 71 years, Emma Sue French; two daughters, Susan (Grady) Baker of Greenbrier, Arkansas, and Lisa (Bob) Lamb of North Little Rock, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Justin Baker of Jasper, Tennessee, Jeff Baker of Greenbrier, Jeremy Baker of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Cassidy Lamb of North Little Rock; and four great-grandchildren, Nicole, Brandon, Savannah and Haley.

Joe was a 1941 graduate of Clinton High School and received the Distinguished Alumni award in 2002. He served three years in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a member of the 4th glider squadron. After returning from service he was employed by Clinton State Bank.

In 1956, Joe and Sue moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where Joe was employed in a carpet and drapery business. In 1962, they re-

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turned home to Clinton where he managed Eoff Furniture Co. Joe finished his career at the Clinton Post Office, where he retired in 1996.

Joe was very active in his community serving 14 years on the Clinton School District Board of Education and eight years on the Clinton Water and Sewer Commission.

Joe's love of the Razorbacks was instilled in his grandchildren as they would go to the games as often as possible. He spent his retirement years watching westerns and sports on TV, and enjoyed his family.

Pallbearers: Justin Baker, Jeff Baker, Jeremy Baker, Bill Eoff, Dan Eoff, and Jim Eoff.

Funeral service was 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Clinton First United Methodist Church with Pastor George Odell officiating. Interment with U.S. Air Force Funeral Honors was at Bradley Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the care of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ clinton.

Earnest Standley

Earnest Standley, 79, of Bastrop, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016. He was born March 15, 1936, in Clinton, Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Tina Standley; and two brothers, Joseph and Vernon Standley.

Earnest is survived by his son, Timothy Standley of Shreveport, Louisiana; two sisters; Barbara Gosney of Lake Village, Arkansas, and Sylvia Standley of Cabot, Arkansas; two brothers, Robert Standley (Winnie) of Lake Village, and Thomas Standley (Linda) of Cabot; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Graveside service and burial were 1 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2016, at Culpepper Cemetery in Clinton with United States Air Force Funeral Honors. Jim Cantrell officiated. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ clinton.

Evangeline Morris

aEvangeline “Pat” Morris, age 81, of Quitman, Arkansas, passed away February 27, 2016. Born May 25, 1934, in Damascus, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Hayden and Hannah (Holland) Skinner.

Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by two brothers, Arvil Skinner and Murlan Skinner; her sister Marjorie Spillers; and her grandson Daniel Evans.

She is survived by her husband, Donald G. Morris; her daughters, Barbara Nierstheimer of Benton, Arkansas, and Joan Weaver of North Little Rock, Arkansas; her son, Roger Evans of Alexander, Arkansas; her step-daughters Donna Bryant of Gravel Ridge, Arkansas, and Diana Watkins of Guy, Arkansas; four sisters, Marvell Williams of Memphis, Tennessee, Verderhea Langrell of Quitman, Martha Douglas of Scotland, Arkansas, and Mary Taylor of Quitman; her brother, Troy Skinner; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were 10 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Centerpoint General Baptist Church in Quitman with Rev. Terry Hill officiating.

Arrangements are

by Olmstead Funeral Home.

Tommy Roberts

Tommy Wayne Roberts, 73, of Bee Branch passed from this life on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. He was born on June 25, 1942, in Morrilton to the late Romie and Iva Nell Roberts. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann Roberts, and a daughter, Teresa Stevenson.

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He was a very talented artist and loved to draw. He enjoyed working in his shop and could build anything. He also loved helicopters.

He is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Graham; four grandchildren, Jonathan Stevenson (Krystal) of Damascus, Samantha Smith (Daniel) of Bee Branch, Dustin Stevenson (Catherine) of Enders, Michael Lankford of Bee Branch; and eight great-grandchildren.

Graveside service was 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Old Whipple Cemetery in Center Ridge, Arkansas. Minister Charles Griffin and Minister Daniel Allen officiated. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Greenbrier.

Ersie Kelley

Ersie Mae Kelley, age 103 of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Leslie, Arkansas, left this world and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 26, 2016. She was born near Leslie, Arkansas, on September 21, 1912, to Barry Holsted and Montana (Stephenson) Holsted on a farm that was homesteaded by her grandfather. Ersie spent most of her life there until about eight years ago when she moved to Springfield shortly after the death of her husband, Carl Kelley.

Ersie Mae Holsted and Carl Kelley were united in marriage on May 1st, 1932. They were blessed with two sons, Billy and Joe, and one daughter, Janice. Carl and Ersie Mae operated a café in Leslie for a short time then continued living and working on the farm until Carl’s death in 2005. Ersie was a long-standing member of Land Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Marshall.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Joe Dale Kelley; one great-granddaugh-

ter; two sisters; two brothers; two half sisters; and one half brother.

Survivors include her son, Billy Dale Kelley and wife Norma of Conway; daughter, Janice Mae Wallace of Springfield; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial was in Sulphur Springs Cemetery near Leslie.

James Treat

James Franklin Treat, age 83, of Leslie, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Highland Court in Marshall, Arkansas. He was born in Leslie on July 23, 1932, to James Eller Treat and Sarah Mae (Young) Treat.

James attended the Leslie First Assembly of God Church. He worked in the logging and timber industry most of his life. James was an excellent musician, songwriter and singer and loved to play the guitar and mandolin. James was a man with many friends who will miss him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, James Timothy Treat; sonin-law, James R. Morando; siblings, Cecil, Barney, Delbert, Velma, Almer, Alma, Dovie and one sibling who died in infancy.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Alma Louise Treat of the home; sons, Michael D. (Kathryn) Treat, Stephen ''Phill'' (Amberly) Treat and Russell F. (Fawn) Treat, all of Leslie; daughter, Elise G. Morando of Leslie; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephew, other family and friends who will also mourn his passing.

Funeral services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial was in Nubbin Hill Cemetery.

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

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Market outlook, cattle health top agenda at conference

From the Van Buren County Extension Office

Traffic crash in Bee Branch

A two-vehicle accident appeared to leave only minor injuries on March 2, 2016. The wreck occurred in Bee Branch in front of the Dollar General store about 9 p.m. State Police was in charge of the investigation and no further details were available.

(Photo by Joel French)

Beef cattle bus tour to Alabama, Tennessee planned for April

From the Van Buren County Extension Office

The Van Buren, Cleburne, Searcy and Stone County Extension offices of the University Of Arkansas Division Of Agriculture have planned a Beef Cattle and Forage Tour to Fort Payne, Alabama, and Columbia, Tennessee, area on April 11, 12, 13, & 14 of 2016.

The tour will focus on beef cattle production in several aspects and will also include some local sights of interest.

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This is going to be an excellent tour and we are very excited to offer you a chance to attend.

We will meet in Heber Springs on April 11th and will depart at 6:00 am by charter bus. The cost of attendance will not exceed $370 per person if you are willing to share a room with another producer. If you choose to room alone there will be an additional charge for the room. What we are asking at

this time is that you put down a $200 n o n - re f u n d a b l e ( i f the trip makes) deposit by March 15th to reserve your spot on this tour. When the total number of people are signed up, we will bill you for the remainder.

We need a minimum of 20 people and with more participation over the 20, the cheaper the trip will be.

For more information on this tour please call the Van Buren County Extension Office at (501)745-7117.

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Market outlook, fly control, reproductive technologies and preventing common cattle diseases will be the focus of the 2016 Little Red River Beef Cattle Conference on March 17 at the Pruitt’s Mid-State Stockyards in Damascus.

“There is no question about it; volatility in the selling price of cattle is a major concern of cattle producers,” said Tom Troxel, associate head-Animal Science, for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “This is true for not only the selling price of calves but for cull cows as well. When you consider the increase in cost of production, if directly affects the bottom line.”

“The 2016 Little Red River Beef Cattle Conference will take a look into the market situation, supply, demand, exports, imports and the impact on selling price,” he said.

Among the questions the conference will help answer: • How do you build a successful fly control program?

• How can a cattle producer use the recent developments in reproductive technologies to improve the genetics in their herd?

• How can you prevent some of the most common beef cattle diseases?

“Cattle prices were at historic highs but those prices took a down swing in 2015,” Troxel said. “This conference will give every producer some excellent ideas on how they can improve cattle genetics, and management to remain profitable into

the years to come.”

The Little Red River Beef Cattle Conference is a joint educational effort by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, AgHeritage Farm Credit Services and Farm Credit of Western Arkansas.

The conference speakers are: • Dr. Ross Pruitt, University of Tennessee at Martin Economics - “So Where does the market go from here?”

• Dr. Kelly Loftin, University of Arkansas “How to build a successful fly control program” • Dr. Rick Rorie, University of Arkansas “Reproductive technologies to improve our herd” • Dr. Heidi Ward, University of Arkansas “Common cattle diseases and how to prevent them” A registration fee of $20 will be collected at the door.

Registration and lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. with the program beginning at 12:15 pm.

For more information about cattle production, visit www.uaex.edu or www.arkansas-livestock.com or contact Danny Griffin at the county extension office at 7457117.

The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact your County Extension office (or other appropriate office) as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.

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School Menus Shirley Schools

March 8-18

Tuesday, March 8 – Breakfast: Oatmeal, toast, jelly, applesauce or cereal. Lunch: Ham and cheese stromboli, broccoli/cranberry salad, veggie strips, 3-bean salad, Jell-O pear halves.

Wednesday, March 9 – Breakfast: Ham and cheese omelet, toast, jelly, Mandarin sunset or cereal. Lunch: Pork stir fry, steamed rice, spinach salad, braised greens, cranberry salad, fortune cookie.

Thursday, March 10 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, banana/ strawberry slices or cereal. Lunch: Sloppy Joe, potato wedges, marinated carrot coins, cucumber salad, peaches.

Friday, March 11 – Breakfast: Fruit parfait, granola or cereal. Lunch: Chicken pot pie, crackers, sweet potato fries, green beans, salad, fruit cocktail, ice cream.

Monday, March 14 – Breakfast: Cheesy toast, pineapple tidbits or cereal. Lunch: Pizza, mixed vegetables, seasoned corn, cucumber salad, peaches, iced brownie.

Tuesday, March 15 – Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin, cheese stick, cranberries or cereal. Lunch: Baked ham, Potatoes O’Brien, green beans, sweet potato crunch, applesauce, cheese biscuit.

Wednesday, March 16 – Breakfast: Ham, egg, cheese on muffin, applesauce or cereal. Lunch: Crispito/ nacho cheese, jalapeno rice, spicy pintos, fresh veggie strips, peaches/ banana slices.

Thursday, March 17 – Breakfast: Biscuit/ gravy, grapes or cereal. Lunch: Pork roast with gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, salad, fruit cocktail/grapes, rolls.

Friday, March 18 – Breakfast: Pop-Tart, pear halves, raisin box or cereal. Lunch: Ham and cheese sandwich, broccoli/cheese soup, baby carrots, chips, banana/strawberry slices.

Clinton Elementary & Intermediate

March 14-18, 2016

Monday -- Breakfast: Cereal, doughnut, applesauce. Lunch: Chicken and noodles, cranberry sauce, English peas, fresh carrots, pineapple.

Tuesday – Breakfast: Egg and cheese biscuit, pineapple.

Lunch: Nacho salad, spicy refried beans, muffin square, applesauce.

Wednesday – Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, banana.

Lunch: Grilled chicken fillet, creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, orange.

Thursday – Breakfast: Pancakes, ham, peaches. Lunch: Chili cheese fries, seasoned carrots, veggie cup/Ranch, garlic bread stick, pears.

Friday – no school

Clinton Junior & Senior High

March 14-18

Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, Goody Bun, applesauce.

Lunch choices: Beef and cheese tacos with chocolate chip chortles or chicken sandwich; potato wedges, tomatoes, lettuce; orange juice, raisins.

Tuesday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch choices: Chicken parmesan or chicken pizza quesadilla; green beans, buttered corn; Mandarin oranges, mixed fruit; or garden salad.

Wednesday – Breakfast: Sausage and cheese on biscuit, hot cinnamon apple slices. Lunch choices: Chicken, rice and cheese burrito or cheeseburger; baked beans, Texas chili bean salad, lettuce; fresh banana, frozen peach cup; or garden salad.

Thursday – Pancakes, sausage, blueberries. Lunch choices: Vegetable beef soup with crackers and cheese filled bread stick or turkey and cheese flatbread melt; fresh cucumber slices, mixed green salad; diced pears, juice box.

Friday – no school

Students prepare to 'rumble.'

Eighth-graders celebrate 'Outsiders' Day

By Tracy Sutterfield, Clinton Junior High Librarian

On Wednesday, February 24, some Socs, Greasers, and a few teachers had “Outsiders’ Day” at Clinton Junior High School.

This seasoned teacher has been part of quite a few big events in education over the last quarter century and this day adds to the list. Mica Cullum and Martha Gatliff completed a novel study with their eighth-grade English classes in February.

After meeting with Mrs. Cullum and collaborating with fellow librarian, Amy Hutto from South Side, I set

out to plan a day that I hope will be a special memory for our eighth-graders and serve as a learning experience they will never forget.

"The Outsiders" is a short novel written in the 1960’s that forged a new genre of writing aimed at teens. Even though "The Outsiders" was written 50 years ago, the message of the story still resonates with our students today as they try to find their way in society and develop their own sense of right and wrong.

Our day was filled

with learning experiences that ranged from dance, art, music and math to character analysis and conflict discussions.

Each student was randomly assigned to be a Soc or a Greaser for the day and they could come to school dressed for the part.

We watched the film adaptation of the novel then proceeded to learning about symbolism, which occurs throughout the book. For one of the activities, each student was asked to decide what would be his/her individual symbol and design a

bookmark depicting that symbol. This was followed by a very full day of learning activities that took much flexibility on the part of the Junior High staff. I am thankful to work with such a group that is willing to bend and adjust, so that we can add to the learning experiences of the children that walk the halls of Clinton Junior High School. It was an especially good day to be a teacher, and one I am happy to always share with this group of students and teachers.

The Socs vs. the Greasers at Clinton Junior High.

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Recipients of the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce scholarships last week were Rachel Lawrence, South Side-Bee Branch, Grant McMurry, Clinton, and Joscelyn Boggs, Shirley. (Photo courtesy of Lori Blagg)

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The Shirley Blue Devils finished second in the 1A-Region 5 Tournament.

(Photos by Tim Widener)

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Junior Joe Owen takes it to the hoop during the Regionals.

Shirley falls to Guy-Perkins in Regional finals

By Brian Crotts

The Shirley Blue Devils (29-9) lost to the Guy-Perkins Thunderbirds in the finals of the 1A–Region 5 Tournament.

The undefeated and top-rated Thunderbirds jumped out

to an early lead and never looked back.

Tim Campbell led the early assault for Guy-Perkins with 25 first-half points.

Campbell finished with a game high 31 points.

The outgunned Blue Devils were led by junior Easton Freeman with 23 points including seven threes from beyond the arc. No other Blue Devil scored in double figures.

Shirley earned its way to the championship game with victories over Abundant Life in the quarterfinals and Mount Vernon–Enola in the semifinals.

Junior Joe Ow-

en led all scorers in the quarterfinals with 18 against the Abundant Life Owls. Junior Daniel Strempke led the Blue Devils with 14 points in the semifinals against the Mount

Vernon-Enola Warhawks.

Next up for the Blue Devils is the Norfork Panthers in the opening rounds of the 1A State Tournament.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Brothers show their moves Larry Swan III (right in photo) placed first in Belt Sparring and won second place in one steps out of 15 competitors at the recent UTA Championship Tournament in Bryant.

His little brother, Kollin Swan, 6, placed first in Belt Sparring and second in basics.

The boys, both students at Clinton Elementary, are the sons of Larry and Nina Swan.

In adult competition, Tabitha Galbraith was third in one steps and third in forms.

Instructor Heidi Kottke came in first in weapons and second in sparring. Kottke operates Next Generation Martial Arts on Court Street in Clinton.

10-grader chosen Girls of Promise finalist Khristina Huff, a 10th grade EAST student at Clinton High School, has been selected as one of five finalists in the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas Girls of Promise Tech Contest sponsored by AT&T. She attended the Hour of Code at the Governor’s Man-

sion in which the girls were presented with a contest in which they were to enter some type of technology such as an app or website. Her project is a website for the beneficiary Western Van Buren County Community Center, and it explains the services that both the center and the com-

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.

munity offer. These services include martial arts, a fitness center, recreation, and a library.

Khristina hopes to add more to this website in the future including burn ban notices, water boil notices, and community activities such as community breakfasts.

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March 8, 2016

Falls a serious concern for elderly

By Pam Padget, Southern Paramedic Services

November 2015, building is under way.

January 2016, construction is getting close to an end.

Open for business The new Van Buren County Library opened last week to rave reviews. Most people who have visited the new facility on Factory Road in Clinton agree it is wonderful. The library is planning a grand opening toward the end of the month.

Clubs Bridge

The Idle Hour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Emma Hink.

Winners for the evening were: high, Lou Burges; second high, Rita Bintliff; traveling, Emma Hink; and bingo, Jo Nell Warren.

Garden club

By Laura Davis

Members and guests of the Iris Garden Club welcomed Uta Meyer, Education Coordinator, and Jon-

At times we all laugh at the words, “Help I’ve Fallen and Can’t Get Up,” but it is no laughing matter for the person who has fallen and cannot get up, especially, if you are alone or elderly.

Due to living longer and in better health than years ago, there is a rapid increase in the age of 65 and older. Geriatric trauma patients differ from younger patients due to associated physiological changes that occur with normal aging, other diseases, and prescription drugs. Because of this, geriatric trauma patients that may seem to have a minor accidents, can have devastating consequences. Their response to bleeding, injury, and shock differ greatly from younger persons, as does pain response.

Aging is a progressive process and many factors impact how quickly a person ages. Age related changes such as weakness, unsteady gait, slow reaction times, cognitive impairments, and changes in eyesight add to the elderly’s predisposal to trauma.

Factors such as medications and external or internal devices, such as pacemakers, can have an impact. Each person’s additional factors can be affected by previous injuries, inhaled smoke or other pollutants, and ge-

netics.

Osteoporosis, a major player, affects women more than men, and has an earlier onset in females, usually around menopause. This leads to bone weakness and an increase in fractures. These fractures usually occur in the hip, upper and lower arm, and vertebra of the back.

Shrinking brain mass, due to age, increases the chance of head trauma, leading to bleeding in the brain from a fall with head injuries. Altered mental status may come from a head injury, dementia, shock, or stroke prior to the trauma. Dementia is more common than earlier thought, with as many as 35 percent of the population of elderly patients exhibiting some degree of dementia.

Changes in age can have an effect on pain.

These are just a few of the complicated conditions that may face EMS during a geriatric trauma emergency.

The elderly are five times more likely to die from a trauma than a younger patient with the same injuries. Blunt trauma is most common with falls and can be devastating. One out of five falls causes serious injury such as broken bones or head injuries. These also have

the greatest morbidity and mortality rate.

One in five elderly, who suffer a fractured hip during a fall, dies within one year. There may be underling reasons for the fall such as fainting, heart attack, sepsis, elder abuse, standing instability, poor vision or hearing, and over medicated. A good history, if known, should be given to EMS when they arrive allowing them to relay the information to the emergency room doctors in order to determine what caused the fall.

Obtaining a good history, assessing the patient, and treatment can help lead to the best outcome for these patients. Remember the devastating injuries they may experience in response to even minor injuries.

Most elderly patients will do well and return to normal functions if they survive hospitalization. As trauma care improves over time, so will the care our elderly receive and have a better outcome.

If you witness a person fall, do not move them. Call the nearest EMS for help.

It is important to keep the patient warm as this will help the outcome. The public, EMS personnel, and hospital staff need to be aware of and recognize the signs of injury and care for this very special population group.

March 2016, the new Van Buren County Library is open. athan Young, Field Projects Coordinator for Audubon Arkansas, to their February 24 meeting at the First United Methodist Church. This team guided attendees in making rain barrels in 30 and 40 gallon sizes to capture rain for watering flowers, shrubs, and gardens.

Preparations are being made for a Garden Party Tour to be held at the Brad Mohr home at 230 Old Highway 9, Clinton, in April. Tentative date for the event is April 27 from 2-4 p.m., but due to the warm winter and early blooming, the date

may be changed so that foliage will be at its peak for the tour. It will be the first time in 10 years that the tour will be held.

Before she passed away, the rhododendron gardens of Sue Mohr were well known by gardeners statewide. Area gardeners and garden clubs will be invited.

The next meeting will be held at the home of Linda McKnight on March 30 at 2 p.m. Linda will present the program on Bonsai Tips, and memberSes will tour her beautiful Japanese azalea garden.

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March 8, 2016 Senior Citizens Centers

Scotland Senior Center hosted a pool tournament Saturday after the First Saturday Breakfast.

Join the Don Nunley Band at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Clinton Senior Center on Yellowjacket Lane for music and dancing.

We d n e s d a y, March 9, Fun and Games starts at 8 a.m. followed by the Silver and Fit program at 10 a.m. At 10:30 a.m. there’s coloring and crafts.

Thursday, March 10, there is Fun and Games at 8 a.m., Silver and Fit at 10 a.m., live music at 10:30 a.m., and a trip to Northside Shopping Center. Red River Dance is at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, March 11, a trip to Wye Mountain for the annual Daffodil Festival is scheduled to leave the Clinton Center at 9 a.m.

Thelma Murray Shirley

Joan Allen and her daughter Nona and Leonard Vandergriff of Fairfield Bay went to Jansen’s restaurant at Edgemont to eat Saturday.

Thelma and Jimmy Murray attended a jewelry party at the home of Paul and Ellen Wood of Sally Flat on Saturday afternoon.

Kaden Rushing and his grandpa, Eddie Rushing, went four-wheeler riding up the river from Shirley all day Saturday. Kaden rode his four-wheeler that he got for Christmas.

Wilma “Micky” Hart’s granddaughters Hannah and Hailey Garrison of Naylor spent the weekend with her and she took them home Sunday.

Those who got together Sunday to help Dorthy Hooten celebrate her 90th birthday were Carolyn and Joey Ussery of Greenbrier, Jim Hooten and daughter Sarah and Larry Lutz of Vilonia, and her daughter Seara and son Noah French, Ted and Brenda Hooten

and grandson Mason Putman of Searcy, Allison and Justin Strawn and children Annsley, and Jackson of Mississippi, Paul and Wanda Poynor of Shirley and Dorthy’s nephew Ronnie Treat of Little Rock, and niece Ruth Hodge of Shirley, Cody and Betty Ussery and daughters Elizabeth and Stacy of Greenbrier.

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I have decided to write the Chimes News for The Voice newspaper, or at least see how it works out, so if anyone in the community has something they would like to share with others, please call me at 745-2769.

Our son, Randall, and wife Ann were at their cabin on the weekend. They ate breakfast with Jason and me Saturday morning.

A good crowd of family, relatives and friends met at Western Sizzlin in Clinton Saturday evening for my birthday and our wedding anniversary.

My birthday was February 24 and our anniversary was March 1.

We have had 69 years together. We appreciate everyone who came, 55 in all, and all the cards and gifts.

We do appreciate our county judge and wife Jeannie who took the time from their busy schedule to come and be with us.

Gleeanna Housley’s friend, Mia, visited her on the weekend and attended church with her Sunday morning.

Everyone is invited to a baby shower (girl) for Josh and Hannah Griffin Sunday afternoon, March 13, at 2 p.m. at the Liberty Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Congratulations to Mae Myrick and Lenn Clayton who were married Saturday. We wish them a long happy life together.

We have heard of so many deaths this week. We send our sympathy to the families of J.E. Godfrey, Steve Breedlove, Burlie McDonald, Ercie Kelly, James Treat, Jerald Emerson and all others who have lost loved ones.

Dean Housley went with his son, Joel and family, to Fayetteville on the weekend to visit Joel and Leann’s daughter, Lindsey. They are all making preparations for Lindsey’s wedding in June.

Our son, Ronnie and Thereisa Housley, had their family for lunch on Sunday.

Our grandson, Scott Housley, visited us a little while Saturday afternoon.

His family was going to attend the basketball games at Yellville that night. Larry and Susan Housley’s family also attended the games. Marshall Senior boys lost, but they said it was a good game.

I guess that is it for now so have a good week.

Jeff Burgess Crabtree

The Annual Kids' Easter Egg Hunt may be a coordinated event for the whole 16 West community this year. Details will be available soon.

When I arrived at the Crabtree polling place in the Foursquare Church's basement at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday last week I was told by the courteous and friendly pollworkers I was the 35th voter and they expected as many as 60 by poll closing. The conversation was lively and it was

quickly obvious this group liked to have fun and was willing to share it. And once again I felt thanksgiving for living in a place where good old-fashioned neighborliness is still alive and well.

Stopped to talk to Virgil Dean Lemings who was burning off pasture land as farmers have done for centuries. He said it helped this year's crop of soon to be emerging grass by removing the old dead vegetation and leaving behind nutrients. Our talk turned to weather and he told how his dad remembers the March of 1960 when it snowed measurable amounts six times! Let's hope there is no repeat of that this year.

If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call or text, Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.

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Thelma Murray visited JR and me last Saturday. We had a good visit, a little short, but good.

Dustin and Jessica Ward and their daughters, Lexi and Hallie, of Greenbrier visited Marva and RG Ward on Saturday. Sue Stamper and Marva visited Flora and Tim Honeycutt on Wednesday.

Tim took them on a tour of his old cars, which they enjoyed very much.

I met Bonnie and Linda Drewry at Walmart on Wednesday and we went to June’s Café and had lunch. We enjoyed the lunch and also had a good visit.

Bonnie and I made a short stop at our new library. She found several books on quilting, which is her favorite thing to do. She quilts some beautiful quilts.

It was my first time to visit the library and I was impressed, it is really nice.

We have been cutting brush and trying to get our yard cleaned up. It has just about become a disaster area!

I’m getting anx-

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Well, news is scarce this week, maybe I will have something better next week.

God bless everyone with a great week ahead.

Debby Prout Highway 110

Well, here we are finally in the month of March. Daffodils are out and everything is budding. The March winds have been around for weeks now, it would be OK if they quit anytime.

Healing prayers for Dorothy Bramlet as she recovers from an illness in the hospital. Also prayers for Myrtice Emberton as she recoups at home from her hospital stay.

Upcoming Happy Birthday wishes to Gail Lasater celebrating her birthday on March 15 and Brenda Passmore celebrating her birthday on March 21.

Also please join me in wishing James and Debbie Thomas a very Happy Anniversary on March 19. Happy Anniversary wishes also go to Justin and April Keeling who celebrate their 10th on March 18. They began dating March 5, 2004.

Botkinburg Baptist Church at the junction of Highway 65 and Highway 110 will be hosting a singing March 11 at 7 p.m.

Plant Baptist Church will be hosting its Wild game supper Saturday, March 12, at 5 p.m. Singing will be followed by a guest speaker and a potluck meal and door prizes.

We have rain and sun in the forecast, get out and enjoy the spring! If you have any news, let me know! 745-7950.

Wyborny shower set

There will be a baby shower for Lauren Wyborny and her new daughter, Astrid, on Sunday, March 13, from 1-3 p.m. at Clinton Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Astrid is wearing 6 months and up clothes and size 2/3 diapers. They can also use baby wipes, safety items and baby gates.

Griffin shower planned

There will be a baby girl shower for Josh and Hannah Griffin at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at the Liberty Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited.

Anniversaries

Dan and Debby Prout celebrated 14 years of marriage on March 2, 2016.

Debbie and James Thomas celebrate their anniversary on March 19.

Justin and April Keeling will celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary on March 18.

If you would like to write the news for your neighborhood, contact Anita at voiceeditor@artelco.com or call 745-8040.

Clinton/Damascus Senior Center Menu for March March 8: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, Italian mixed vegetables, wheat bread, fresh fruit.

March 9: Chicken parmigiana/sauce, spinach salad, corn, bread stick, spiced peaches.

March 10: Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hush puppies, banana pudding.

March 14: Chicken and dumplings, green beans, stewed tomatoes, butterscotch bars.

March 15: Pork roast, au gratin potatoes, orange glazed beets, wheat bread, apple cake.

March 16: Lemon pepper chicken, baked corn casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, chocolate pie.

March 17: Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit.

March 21: Cheeseburger pie, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, wheat bread, pineapples.

Showers

March 22: Hashbrown ham casserole, spring salad, strawberries, bread stick, angel food cake.

March 23: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, tossed salad, French bread, brownie muffin.

March 24: Pinto beans with ham, okra and tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie.

March 28: Creamy chicken spaghetti, peas, capri blend, bread stick, cake with icing.

March 29: Hamburger patty on bun, Mexicali corn, baked beans, melon/strawberries.

March 30: Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit.

March 31: Ravioli with sauce, peas and carrots, salad, garlic bread, hot cinnamon applesauce.

Volunteers of the Year

Scott and Betty Spencer were surprised at the Clinton Chamber Dinner on March 1 when they received the Volunteer of the Year 2015 Award. In Betty’s words to neighborhood columnist Debby Prout, “We were told we were there to talk about the Hunger Run coming up March 26th; they certainly surprised us.

We accepted but ultimately the honor and glory belong to God.” (Photo courtesy of Lori Blagg)

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Crafts for you … from Sue Making a Flower Easter Basket

When I set out to write this column I had no idea of the controversial views of the beginnings of popular Easter traditions.

Research done to share the fun of making Ukrainian Eggs taught me that the Ukrainians had been creating beautifully decorated eggs to celebrate, appease and appeal to ancient gods for centuries before the knowledge of Jesus was brought to them.

Once Christianity was introduced, these industrious people embraced Christian symbols and repurposed some of their old symbols to celebrate and represent their new found love and relationship with Christ.

In much the same way, ancient traditions that may have had been influenced by the worship of pagan gods found their way into the celebration of Easter; one of the most important of Christian celebrations.

One of my favorite theories involves Eostre, a Teutonic goddess of spring and fertility, finding a freezing bird. She quickly turned the bird into a rabbit so its fur would keep it warm. Eostre’s “rabbit” continued to lay eggs but in tribute laid beautiful, colorful eggs to thank the

goddess for saving it.

There are a number of websites that give a variety of simple explanations of the traditions of Easter. This list covers many mentioned on almost all of them.

Easter is a significant Christian holiday season celebrating “new life” that is available to us because of the resurrection of Jesus from His tomb. Flowers, nests, birds, rabbits are all symbols of the new life of spring.

The Easter Bunny was most likely brought to the United States by German immigrants although, in different parts of Germany, you might wait for the Easter fox, stork, or rooster to bring your goodies!

Eostre probably had something to do with the pagan celebration of spring.

Saint Patrick, yes THAT St. Patrick combined the ancient custom of bond fires with Easter Mass to bring his people together to worship Christ.

All this may sound like a mixed basket of information, which is why the topic of today’s column is making a simple, if small, flower Easter basket.

A more serious look at the history of Easter is found at http://www.history. com/topics/holidays/ history-of-easter. But they also have an en-

tertaining video that quickly covers a multitude of fun and serious Easter topics. http://www.groovycandies.com/easter-basket-history/ offers us with a quick history of the Easter basket as well as suggestions on filling the perfect Easter basket.

Since this is written by a candy company, they are unapologetic for their slant toward Easter-themed sweets. http://www. dgreetings.com/easter/easter-basket-history.html takes us on a journey of using baskets to bring offerings and ask for blessings at ancient temples and modern churches.

Now it’s time to add your creativity to the mix by making a very simple but quite beautiful flower Easter basket. The supplies can be found around your house, so gather them up and let’s begin.

Supplies:

• A large paper napkin or a square of wrapping tissue paper • A small jar or glass

Instructions:

• Open the napkin or tissue • Fold all four corners to touch at the center.

• Fold all four new corners to touch at

the center.

• Once more, fold the new corners to touch at the center.

• Turn the folded square over so the side with no folds is on top.

• Fold the four corners into the center.

• Turn the small jar or glass with the bottom up.

• Place the last side you folded on the bottom of the jar/ glass.

• Gently pull each corner from the center of the square around and down the edge of the jar as far as they will go, be careful not to tear the paper.

• Continue to pull open each corner around the square until all the layers are open and over the edge of the jar.

• Take your flower Easter basket off the jar and fill with treats.

For more details or help on this project, or to connect with Sue go to: FACEBOOK: Art Lady of Arkansas Sue Allen Pico Or email: suepicoart@yahoo.com Like her facebook page for area art news at Sue’s Art House Receive a $5 Discount on a Ukrainian Egg workshop by mentioning this column.

Migration The gators wakened to a cold North wind They realized summer was coming to an end The geese were on their migration run And the noise they were making was anything but fun Hogan said “We better get breakfast before it’s all gone” “Did you see they eat the same food for which we long?”

Logan replied “how come they can fly and we can’t?”

“Well, we don’t have feathers or a bill And we don’t squawk till we get our fill” Our belly’s too big and our tails too long Our legs are too short but they’re all where they belong!

So we better count our blessings and leave well enough along And not covet what don’t own! oldmanocean

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All entries must be in The Voice office by 4 p.m. March 11 to be eligible for the prize. Mail your entries to The Voice, P.O. Box 1396, Clinton, AR 72031 or bring them by our office at 260 Griggs St., Clinton.

Make it funny, and please keep it clean.

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Weekly Crossword

By EuGene Smith

Rules Here at The Voice of Van Buren County, we love puzzles and games, contests and prizes. And we want you to play along with us.

Solve our Word Find puzzle and enter for a chance to win a prize. Puzzle entry may not be a photocopy, originals from newspaper only. Let us know “Where In the County Is This?” and you become eligible for our drawing for a one-year subscription to The Voice. There will be one winner for each contest every month. To enter, mail your puzzles to The Voice / P.O. Box 1396 / Clinton, AR 72031 or drop them by our downtown office, 260 Griggs St., Clinton. You can also call us at 745-8040 to tell us where the week’s picture was taken. Drawing will be held April 2, 2016.

Deadline to enter is 2 p.m. April 1.

March 8, 2016

Where In the County Is This?

Last week's was too easy. This one should be a little harder. Put your keen sense of observation to work and tell us where can you find this building in Van Buren County.

It might win you a one-year subscription to The Voice. See rules at left.

Fabulously fluffy -- This is Cornbread.

Randy and Carrie Ward of Clinton have had the 8-year-old beauty since she was a baby.

"She's the reason I own stock in lint rollers," Carrie jokes. Send your favorite pet photos to voiceeditor@artelco.com.

Our Van Buren County Family Album

By Shay Belonie

(If you need a little help the solution is on Page 6)

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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS

DONATIONS NEEDED Clothes, shoes & furniture in usable condition.

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We are open Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm GOOD STUFF THRIFT STORE 373 Main Street Downtown Clinton (across from the Water Department)

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.

OPEN ALL 7 DAYS EVERY WEEK.

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT 2BR MOBILE HOMES Bee Branch.

Wheel Chair accessible. Call for availability.

(501) 581-8640

EMPLOYMENT

The cost is $5.00 for 25 words.

1973 Ford Pumper Truck $1500 OBO

Call (501) 253-0924 Help Wanted!

Have Some Fun & Get Paid to Wave!

Call 745-8040 to place an ad in the classifieds

Liberty Tax (501) 745-4829

$5/bail Call 501-208-1830 GET WELL WISHES TO SHIRLEY BARNETT Get well soon, so you can once again experience all the fun and delight that life has to offer!

WANTED Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition.

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ONE STOP HEALTH SHOP needs repair of a security camera.

Call 745-4144.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS 4 LESS We build custom decks, fences, bath rooms, and kitchins • Complete remodel and renovation • Painting • Drywall • Chain Link Fence • and much more We offer a price guarantee. We will beat all competitors' quotes. The competing companies must be insured and bonded.

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TLC Bookkeeping & Tax Service (501) 745-4969 Reflect A Moment He said, "And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men."

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS Case # NO. 2016-02 VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS PLAINTIFF VS. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF FAY E. EDWARDS DEFENDANT WARNING ORDER – ANY UNKNOWN OWNERS The owners being unknown, any and all persons or entitles claiming any interest therein and all persons asserting ownership of, or any interest in, certain lands as described herein and located in the following described lands in Van Buren County, Arkansas, are hereby warned to appear in the County Court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, within thirty (30) days and answer the complaint of Plaintiff, Van Buren County, Arkansas, which has condemned said lands:

As described in Van Buren County Court Order No. 2016-02 as filed and recorded on January 29, 2016 for property abutting Highway 124 (Damascus Road).

You are hereby notified that Van Buren County, Arkansas, Plaintiff, by the Honorable Roger Hooper, Van Buren County Judge, 1414 Highway 65 South, Clinton, Arkansas 72031, has filed a Court Order in eminent domain against said lands, a copy of said Court Order shall be delivered to you or your attorney upon request. If you fail to appear within 30 days from the first date of publication of this Warning Order, you may be barred from answering said Complaint or otherwise asserting your interest.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and SEAL as Clerk of the County Court of Van Buren County, on this 29th day of January 2016. s/s Pam Bradford Pam Bradford Van Buren County Clerk

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FOR SALE: Square Bails Bermuda Horse Hay

5 ponds, gorgeous 3 bdrm home, barn, shop, small chicken coop. Just bring your own cows or horses! $270,000.

Commercial Office or Retail Space for rent.

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Belongs to Hwy 110 Fire Department.

Call Chief Emberton at 501-253-3205

40 ACRE CATTLE FARM!

Call Graham & Assoc. Real Estate (501)7452436. See photos on our Website: grahamassociatesinc.com

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.

REAL ESTATE

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.

2 LOTS IN RESTRICTED SUBDIVISION! Wooded, combined is half acre, underground utilities available, minerals included. $28,000.

Call Graham & Assoc. Real Estate (501)745-2436.

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For Sale 2000 sqft double wide Mobile Home setting on concrete footers with rock underpining on 2 acres of land in Morganton area. $79,000.00 Owner financing available.

Call for details: (501) 253-1179

Once upon a time, there was an Eglantine School. It is now covered by the lake.

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CHURCH PAGE Congratulation to those of you who corrected identified last week's photo as the Alread Church of Christ. If you can identify this Church call 7458040. (Remember to send a history of your Church.)

Last Week's Featured Church Details below

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

Photo compliments of Rosetta Sanders 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

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 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

The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The New Tabernacle 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes

Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500

Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch

Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280

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 Alread Church of Christ, 20452 Highway 16 West, Alread, AR 72031 (501) 745-5498.

Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450

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Fishing Report

Nuisance Species Hitch a Ride on Hatchery Trucks

AGFC hatchery trucks get a lot of attention on the road and at fishing locations across the state. Thanks to a grant from the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, the AGFC is hoping to convert that attention to informed anglers.

Central Arkansas

Lake Conway

(updated 3-22016) Bates Field and Stream (501470-1846) said the water is stained and at normal level. The surface temperature is in the high 40s. Bream are just starting to bite, and a few can be caught on worms and crickets. Crappie are biting well on minnows and jigs fished 2 to 8 feet deep in Greens Lake, Adams Lake and Arts Pond. Bass are fair on white spinnerbaits and jerk baits fished in 4 to 6 feet of water around the shallows. Catfishing is good on trotlines and yo-yos baited with minnows or stink bait.

Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)

(updated 3-22016) James Dillard at Tailwater Fishing Company (501207-1770) said fishing has been great.

Expect to see low, wadable flows within the week. Hot flies have been pink San Juan worms and prince nymphs.

Trout Magnets will work extremely well once the river level drops.

Greers Ferry

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 457.07 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 462.04 msl). (updated 3-22016) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level is 4.91 feet below normal pool and falling.

Crappie fishing is getting better each day; try jigs and minnows fished in the pole timber in the bends of creeks and mouths of spawning areas in 15-25 feet of water. The walleye fishing is so-so if you can get to the river fish or even find them. Try jigs, drop shots, minnows and

crankbaits. No report on catfish. The bass fishing is good on bluff walls and 45-degree pea gravel banks with crankbaits, jerk baits and spinnerbaits. Deeper fish can be caught with football head jigs and Carolina rigs. No-report on bream. The hybrids and white bass can be caught on flats leading to spawning areas on spoons, inline spinners, grubs and swim baits in 15-35 feet of water. (updated 3-22016) Cody Smith at www.fishgreersferry. com said the Corps of Engineers has sufficiently dropped water levels in order to allow maintenance on the gates.

Water levels should stabilize on both the lake and river. Water surface temperatures range from 46 to 52 degrees. Water clarity is moderately stained from two thirds of the way up the main tributaries throughout the main lake. The water clears significantly as you progress up through the feeder arms. Water temperatures are significantly cooler in these areas though, and very little activity has been seen.

For now, stick to the dirty water. The bite is much better from the bank out to 25 feet or so in these locations.

Look for your most active bite for hybrids to be at 12 to 20 feet deep. Walleye should be upriver in

2 to 10 feet of water. Crappie should be around brush in 8 to 18 feet of water. Bass are anywhere from the bank to 18 feet deep, but should make a push shallow in the coming weeks.

Harris Brake Lake

(updated 3-22016) Harris Brake Lakeside Resort (501-889-2745) said the water is pretty clear, but has a greenish/blue tint.

The water level is still a little high right now.

Bream are beginning to move shallower, and are fair on worms and crickets fished around docks on the south side of the lake. Crappie are biting well, mainly on minnows, but a few have been caught on jigs. The crappie are full of eggs and are holding around docks on warm days. White bass are excellent on spinnerbaits. No report on bass or catfish. (updated 3-22016) Whiskers Sporting Goods in Perryville (501-8892011) said the crappie are biting on minnows and Bobby Garland Baby Itty Bit Swim’Rs in monkey milk, pennyback shad, blue ice shimmer and Cajun cricket in 4 to 10 feet of water.

Catfishing is good on worms, shad and minnows.

Bass are biting buzzbaits and worms.

White bass are biting well on Johnson Silver Minnows and Bobby Garland Itty

Bit Swim’Rs. Bream are biting on crickets and worms.

Lake Maumelle

(updated 2-242016) Fosters Four Seasons (501-8689061) said fishing has been slow on Lake Maumelle lately. The white bass run is still a little ways away, but the water temperature is in the low to mid 50s.

A few black bass have been caught as well. Drop by Fosters for a fill up of ethanol-free gas and a hot meal during this cold snap. (updated 3-22016) Jolly Roger’s Marina said the water level is 0.3 feet above the spillway. The water is 51 degrees at mid-lake and 52 degrees at the west end.

Largemouth bass are biting very well on wacky-rigged worms, buzzbaits and jerk baits in 4 to 8 feet of water around the Highway 10 bridge.

Spotted bass are biting well on jigs and crankbaits in 10 to 15 feet of water. White bass are wet of the Highway 10 bridge and are biting well on grubs, Rooster Tails and jigs. CC spoons also are working when the whites are schooling. The white bass should be excellent by the weekend with the warm weather. Crappie are biting well. They are suspended about 15 feet deep in 20 to 25 feet of water around the edges of the channel around brush. Minnows and jigs are the

best bet. Bream are slow, but a few can be found in 20 to 25 feet of water around brush on crickets and worms. Catfishing is good on stink bait, small bream and chicken livers fished in 15 to 20 feet of water. One catfish last week was weighed in at the marina that hit the 80-pound mark. (updated 3-22016) Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) said crappie are biting on Bobby Garland Baby Shad and Itty Bit Swim’Rs in 4 to 12 feet of water. White bass are biting on Cajun Spins and Silver Minnows.

Arkansas River (Little Rock Pool)

(updated 3-22016) The folks at Fish ’N Stuff (501834-5733) said the water is still muddy and the surface water temperature is in the mid-40s. Bass are biting well on black/blue jigs and soft plastics in shallow water. No report on bream, crappie or catfish.

Peckerwood Lake

(updated 3-22016) Herman’s Landing (870-2413731) said the water is pretty clear and at 45 degrees. The water level is normal.

Crappie are fair on minnows in 4 to 5 feet of water. Catfishing is fair on minnows and hot dogs.

No report on bass or bream.

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Adventures in Nature

The adults from the Van Buren County Special School in Choctaw celebrate National Wildlife Day with adventures in their own back yard on Friday, March 4. They enjoyed a scavenger hunt and spent some time exploring the natural habitat around the school. National Wildlife Day was March 3.