February brings with it a hint of Spring on the way and longer days. Since February is being highlighted this year as "Library Month," we would like to encourage everyone to visit our library.
According to the library board president, C.L. Abercrombie, the Decatur Public Library was initially established by the city of Decatur in November 1993. The original board invited people to donate books. Peterson's donated space at the old railway depot for the library.
Later the United Way provided grants to purchase books. When the library opened in its current location in 2001, it had one computer and one librarian. Currently, the book collection has grown tremendously and computers now number 13. Recently, the library purchased new chairs from a gift given by Walmart at its grand opening.
Some things the city is working on this spring are: preparing to open the swimming pool; a new filtration system at the wastewater plant that will make a huge quality improvement; evaluating available grants for city improvements, utilizing a grant writer; an active plan to get our historic city hall on the National Register; a personnel elevator for city hall to make the second floor functional; and looking toward city cleanup later this spring, including abandoned vehicle removal.
There are plans to schedule a town hall meeting soon. Watch for announcements.
About Town for the month of March will highlight our animal control department.
Ways to stay connected with local news and event are to read the Westside Eagle Observer Newspaper and check the city's website: www.decaturarkansas.com. Your may also email me at [email protected] and follow my Facebook page.
God Bless each of you and may He grant our community a prosperous year!
General News on 02/18/2015