Ernie Durfee, grandfather of Bald Knob Head Start student Christian Tavera, came by the center to teach the students about “Hunter Safety” as part of our “Hunting in Arkansas” week.  As part of his presentation, he brought many items of importance to show the students, including a hunting license and why it is important and how to use it in tagging deer.  He also brought pictures of deer stands, four-wheelers, and other hunting equipment to show the students.  Mr. Durfee also wore the proper hunting clothes and talked about why they are necessary for safety.  The kids really liked the orange vest!  Mr. Durfee brought a compound bow to demonstrate how many people in Arkansas hunt deer during the fall.  Once he was finished, his wife, Bonnie Smith, spoke about the different ways people could eat and survive on deer.  The kids favorite way to cook deer was Deer Stew!

 

During Red Ribbon Week, the school resource officer, Travis Quinn, came to the Bald Knob Head Start to talk to the students about Drug Safety and how to “Just Say NO!”  The children also visited the Fire House during Fire Safety Week to learn how to escape from a house if it is on fire by watching a video and practicing in the