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Gas and Electric Utilities • Empire District Electric Company, P.O. Box 127, 602 Joplin Ave., Joplin, MO 64802 / (800) 206-2300. • Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation, P.O. Box 329, 707 SE Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR 72712 / (800) 432-9720. • Black Hills Energy, 625 Ninth St., Rapid City, S.D. 57701 / (888) 890-5554. Water Utilities • City of Decatur, 310 Maple Ave., Decatur, AR 72722 / (479) 752-3912. Emergency Services • City of Decatur Police Department, non-emergency: (479) 752-3911 / emergency: 911. • City of Decatur Fire Department, non-emergency: (479) 752-3300 / emergency: 911. Animal Services • City of Decatur, 310 Maple Ave., Decatur, AR 72722 / (479) 752-3912. Schools • Decatur Northside Elementary, 9083 Mt. Olive Road, Decatur, AR 72722 / (479) 752-3981. • Decatur Middle School, 1498 Stadium Ave., Decatur, AR 72722 / (479) 752-3989. • Decatur High School, 1498 Stadium Ave., Decatur, AR 72722 / (479) 752-3983. Library • Iva Jane Peek Public Library, 121 N. Main St., Decatur, AR 72722 / (479) 752-7323. Medical Facilities • Decatur Medi Clinic, P.O. Box 735, Decatur, AR 72722 / (479) 752-3233. City Government • City Clerk — Kim Wilkins: P.O. Box 247, Decatur, AR 72722 / (479) 212-0094. • Mayor — Bob Tharp: P.O. Box 247, Decatur, AR 72722 • City Council — Sandy Duncan; Ward 1, Position 1 Robin Holt; Ward 1, Position 2 James Jessen; Ward 2, Position 1 Bill Montgomery; Ward 2, Position 2 Linda Martin; Ward 3, Position 1 Ladale Clayton; Ward 3, Position 2 Decatur over the railroad tracks. Turn le onto 2nd, just past the bridge and Simmon's guard shack. Go south on 2nd just a short distance and you will see the park, where Pool Street intersects with 2nd. Crystal Lake Crystal Lake is a reservoir located just one mile from Decatur. Fishermen will nd a variety of sh including smallmouth bass, perch and white perch here. e lake o ers anglers the chance to sh from the shore, by boat, or on a shing dock. During the winter months, the lake is a nature enthusiast's paradise, hosting a wide variety of birds, including ducks, geese, and bald eagles. e lake is a photographer's dream. Whether you're bait casting or y shing, your chances of getting a bite here are good. So, grab your favorite y shing rod and reel and head out to Crystal Lake. Municipal Pool Located in historic City Park, swimming is available at the municipal pool. Decatur Barbecue A tradition since 1954, the Decatur Barbecue is sponsored by the Decatur Chamber of Commerce. is summertime event is held on the rst weekend in August at Veterans Park. e annual festival causes the town's population to triple with its famous barbecued chicken and other foods, car show, parade, Tiny-Tots and Miss Decatur Barbecue pageants, and rst- class entertainment. ● • Decatur High School, 1498 Stadium Ave., Cole Reeves (left) and his bother Matt performed a guitar duet during the 64th Annual Decatur Barbecue concert at Veterans Park in Decatur. Photo courtesy of Mike Eckels NWA Democrat-Gazette Avery Helms from Gentry sings a patriot song during the Tiny Tots Miss Decatur BBQ contest on the stage at Veterans Park. Avery was the fi rst runner-up. Photo courtesy of Mike Eckels NWA Democrat-Gazette 8 – 2018 Westside Community Guide