On June 27 deputies from the Sevier County Sheriff's Department responded to a call from Bailey's Service Station about an injured man. When deputies arrived at the Horatio gas station they found Alberto Gonzalez sitting on a bench in front of the store, and covered in blood. Gonzalez was bleeding badly from his head and had vomited on the ground in front of him.
Two men had found Gonzalez standing in the middle of a street in Horatio and taken him to the service station to wait for help. Deputies could not get any information from Gonzalez because of his injuries.
For the complete article, please see the June 2 edition of The De Queen Bee.
Jul 2, 2009, 09:36
Enjoy Independence Day safely
JULY 4 WILL MARK the 233rd birthday of the United States of America. Fireworks are a traditional way to celebrate the holiday, but they should be used carefully.
July 4, 2009, will mark the 233rd birthday of the United States of America.
Many businesses and all government offices will be closed in observance of the holiday. Lockesburg will hold its 30th annual Fireworks in the Park event on July 4. The show will start in the evening, but events are planned throughout the day.
The City of De Queen will also host its annual fireworks display on July 3 at the De Queen Sportsplex. Parking will be available at the Sportsplex, the CCCUA campus, and the First Assembly of God Church. Cars parked on the highway will be towed.
There will be one field set up with sprinklers and water balls for kids to play with.
Traditionally, Americans celebrate our Independence Day with fireworks. While fireworks can be a lot of fun for the whole family, they can also pose a serious threat to their users and to innocent onlookers. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported seven fireworks-related deaths and an estimated 7,000 hospital emergency room treated injuries nationwide in 2008. The Attorney General's Office wants everyone to have a safe and happy holiday; accordingly, General Dustin McDaniel issued this consumer alert to provide safety tips and remind Arkansans about the state regulations concerning fireworks.
For the complete article, please see the June 2 edition of The De Queen Bee.
Jul 2, 2009, 10:12
Hospital conducts annual disaster response training
KRISTI RICHARDSON practices CPR on Dr. Darrin Ashbrooks during the De Queen Medical Center's disaster response drill. The drill is designed to heighten awareness and response times in the event of a natural or manmade disaster.
On June 24 the De Queen Medical Center conducted its yearly disaster response drill to simulate the hospital's reaction to various catastrophes.
Hospitals must be prepared to respond to natural and manmade mass casualty incidents that may cause sudden demand on services. One of the foci of hospital disaster planning has been the use of drills to train employees in and to test aspects of hospital response. This tool makes it possible to evaluate hospital disaster drills by using evaluation modules and contingency plans. The value of this approach is to identify specific weaknesses for improvement and to promote continuing efforts to strengthen hospital disaster preparedness.
Mandy Hooker, the administrator over the De Queen Medical Center, said it's all about being prepared.
"These drills prepare our staff for a variety of emergencies, and they show us what our strengths as well as what our weaknesses are," said Hooker.
For the complete article, please see the June 2 edition of The De Queen Bee.
Jul 2, 2009, 09:47
WILDLIFE OFFICER DAVID HALL poses with this four-foot alligator he caught from a residence on Melrose Road near Lockesburg. It was living in a pond on Mike Dean’s property.
