GENTRY — Thursday was the final day of work for David McNair, Gentry's public works supervisor. McNair was honored for his service at a special open house in the council chambers over an extended lunch hour on Thursday.
McNair has been employed by the city for about 25 years. Prior to that he served as an alderman for the city for another four or five years, putting his years of service to Gentry to near 30 years.
Much was accomplished for the city during McNair's tenure. Among those are the city's current water system with extensions to both the east and the west of Gentry. The city's sewer system was improved and much street and alley work was carried out. McNair also served many years on the board of the Benton-Washington Regional Public Water Authority.
McNair, on Thursday, said none of the accomplishments which have benefited residents of Gentry and the surrounding area were his accomplishments. He said those things were accomplished by the working of the Lord and he was just privileged to be used of the Lord during his years of service.
On a more humorous note, McNair questioned how he would get home on Thursday night since he drove a city pickup truck and would be leaving it behind at the city water and street department office when he completed his final day. It was, however, unlikely he had to walk or hitchhike to get home since plenty of well wishers offered to give him a ride if he needed it at the end of the day.
General News on 12/28/2016