Shopping Trip The Decatur Assembly of God Church will provide van service for those who would like to go grocery shopping. They will be making a trip at 11 a.m. on Aug. 18. For more information, contact Kathy Stephens at 752-8385. Benefit Dinner A benefit dinner for the family of L. D. Smith will be held from 3 to 8 p. m., Aug. 23, at the Decatur Community Center. Chili, frito pie and chicken and dumplings will be served. Dinner will be $ 5 at the door. A pie and cake auction will be held at 6 p.m. FFA Livestock Show The Decatur FFA will be holding a livestock show on Aug. 16 at the Decatur FFA Agri building. Overall champions will be awarded buckles. Steers, heifers, bulls, meat goats and lambs are welcome. Entry fees are $ 20 for cattle and $ 15 for lambs and meat goats. For more information, call 752-3983 or 787-0431. Decatur Schools Classes begin Aug. 18. An open house will be held at the elementary school from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, and at the high school from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Council positions All Decatur city council positions and the city clerk position will be filled by election this fall. Filing instructions can be found on page 3. School fund The Decatur Education Foundation is asking alumni and community members to make a contribution to keep Decatur schools open. Donations are tax deductible and can be made in person at the Decatur State Bank or by mail. Checks should be made out to the Decatur Education Foundation and mailed to P. O. Box 38, Decatur, AR 72722. Farmers'market A farmers'market will be held on Fridays, beginning at 7 a. m., and on Saturdays, beginning at 6 p. m., in Veterans Park. Fees are waived for this year's sellers. Garden produce, fresh eggs, plants and fruit are welcome, but not garage sale items. For more information, call Tom Aman at 790-3644. Acoustic Jam An Acoustic Jam will be held at the Veterans Park every Saturday at 6: 30 p.m. Community members are invited to listen and visit with friends. For more information, or for acoustic musicians who are interested in playing, call Mike Duncan at 752-3558 or 212-0800. Decatur pool The Decatur pool is still open. Swimming pool hours are 12 p.m. to 6 p. m., Monday through Friday. Rates are $ 2 per child up to age 12, and $ 3 per adult ages 12 and up. The day-care price is $ 1. The pool phone number is 752-3733. Council meetings City Council meetings are at 6 p. m., the second Monday of each month, in the council room at City Hall. For more information, call 752-3912. Decatur Library Decatur Library hours are 3: 30 to 7 p. m., Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3: 30 to 7 p. m., on Wednesdays.
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