Baxter Bulletin from Mountain Home, Arkansas • 16

Saturday, October 9, 2010 THE BAXTER BULLETIN, Mountain Home, Ark. Page 16A 7- TWTTV 1 lHk Nickels answers questionnaire NICKELSFrom Page 1A Office held now (if any)? Bull Shoals Councilman Ward 2, Position 1 Were you elected or appointed? Appointed. If so, when: June 24, 2010. Why do you seek an elective position? I want to give back to a city that has given so many so much. I believe I can make a difference.

Do you have experience in any other elective of-fice(s): No. What problems do you think face your towncity? We need to focus our attention to the local business and service community. Too many closed stores, which is limiting city revenues and, in turn, hurting economic growth and tourism. What solutions do you propose or envision? We need all community organizations to evaluate our city and offer input as to how we can improve it. To once again sell Bull Shoals as a great place to visit, relocate, and possibly open a small business.

To be known that we are a self-sustaining community with excellent services and amenities for its citizens and tourists alike. What skills and experience do you have in financial management, hiring and firing employees, water utilities, policing, firefighting, street-building, land development, volunteer or public service activ- ities? In the simplest terms, if you can manage your checking account, savings, charge cards, have avoided bankruptcy or foreclosure, you have financial management experience. I have volunteered in the repairs of public works and fire apparatus. What is your educational level? Bachelor of Science degree from Olivet Nazarene University, numerous General Motors and Ford classes, aimed at general and specific repairs. If you could change your towncity for the better, what would you do? I'd like to attract investors interested in establishing their business in our town.

I envision all our community organizations meeting and creating a brochure promoting our area to be handed out at trade and sport shows. Currently, the Two boys race in a bungee game Friday at the 65th Annual Turkey Trot continues in Yellville 4. starting at 7 p.m. at the Yell-ville-Summit School District multipurpose building. The Tommy Rand Rodeo also starts at 7 p.m.

at the fan-grounds. The Buckshot Band will strike up at 730 p.m and play until midnight for dancing on the square. There will be food, music and exhibits all day on the town square today, Doshier said. fwallis baxterbulletin.com propose or envision: Fix the sewer and fix the roads. What skills and experience do you have in financial management, hiring and firing employees, water utilities, policing, firefighting, street-building, land development, volunteer or public service activities? Retired U.S.

Navy commander. What is your educational level? High school and many naval schools. If you could change your ANNUAL7From Page 1A "This year, we have 50-year and 20-year high school class reunions happening at the same time with the festival." The festival will continue after the parade with National Wild Turkey Calling Contest at the Fred Berry Conservation Center at 11 a.m. Competition will be even more keen Saturday evening as judges review and pick a new Miss Turkey Trot 2010 and a new Miss Drumsticks Bulletin Photo by Kevin Pieper annual Turkey Trot in Yellville. Bulletin Photo by Kevin Pieper River Darnell, 11, of Yellville waits to perform in the lip sync contest Friday at the 65th annual Turkey Trot Festival.

towncity for the better, what would you do? Pave the roads. How would you uphold the Freedom of Information law of Arkansas? Ensure the public has access to all information. Do you have any rela-tive(s) working in the city where you seek election? No. What would you like voters to know about you? All of the above. CAN HELP! Gov.

Beebe keynote speaker Sumner answers questionnaire GOWFrom Page 1A nized for their $300,000 donation to the library's capital campaign fund. In recognition, the children's library will be named the Keeter-Dryer Children's Library. The family's donation is in honor of Allena Keeter Dryer and her daughters, Fran Dryer Coulter, Connie Dryer Barnett and Rebecca Dryer Murdock. Despite their isolation on Mullin Ridge in rural Arkansas, Allena Keeter Dryer's family always had an enormous respect for education, according to family members. Her parents were chamber of commerce has a website, but we need to help the chamber financially to get them back to where they were.

I would also like to establish a fan-wage for all our city employees, comparable to our neighboring towns. How would you uphold the Freedom of Information law of Arkansas? First of all, it is the law. I believe the best thing I can do as a public official is to read the handbook, which I have done, and understand and practice its principles. Transparency in government would virtually eliminate the need for citizens to exercise this option. Do you have any relative) working in the city where you seek election? No.

What would you like voters to know about you? I believe I'm an extremely fair and honest person and treat others as I would like to be treated. I respect the opinions of others to perhaps get a new perspective on an issue. I am an avid supporter of our police and fire departments. Very few realize what they do to keep us safe. nity, Fran was always the epitome of an educator.

She was admired and respected not only by all of her students but by her fellow teachers as well. After her retirement from banking, Connie's energy, time and passion were directed toward learning as she spent countless hours volunteering at Pinkston School, with the Mountain Home Education Foundation, and supporting the county library. Rebecca also has dedicated her professional life to education and continues today as an educator. Both Fran and Rebecca earned doctorate degrees. For Pennies A i- IfHiMBWiH! IHEATINGYOUR HOME COSTS MORE THAN EVER determined that their children would finish schooL George "Pop" Keeter believed education would help his children have a better life, and with that support and motivation, Allena went to college at what is today the University of Central Arkansas.

She first taught in a one-room school and then in the Mountain Home schools, where she was later involved in starting the first kindergarten program. In the Keeter spirit, Allena expected her and J.D. Dryer's three daughters to obtain an education and become a productive members of the larger commu Heat 400 -1000 i. ft. SUMNERFrom Page 1A Why do you seek an elective position? To ensure my ward gets the same benefits as the rest of the city.

Do you have experience in any other elective of-fice(s)? Alderman and planning commission. What problems do you think face your towncity: Sewer needs updating and roads need fixing. What solutions do you lift An Energy Saving EMIMMMmmB FBlOlUiCIQMMEClM PAYS FOR ITSELF MONTH AFTER MONTH YEAR AFTER YEAR Portable 110V Superior Design Quality Full Function Remote Control Safe for Children and Pets Flawless Cabinets (Available In Black, Cherry, and Tuscan Walnut Finishes) Doesn't Remove Oxygen or Humidity From The Air Reduces Energy Usage by 35 to 50 Heats Multiple Rooms 3 Year Extended Factory Direct Warranty Cannot Start Fires j-JHfll DIM Safely and Comfortably Jnrared fleeting System! 10:00 a.m. p.m. Saturday, October 9th WWW.COMFORTFURNACE.COM Answers Low Prices Down Every Aisle SM 1025 Hwy62East Mountain This is the Original Comfort DON'T BE FOOLEDtBY CHEAP IMITATION INFR4RED.