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Commission thanks Veterans Officer and hears Sheriff’s update on garden and deer donations
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Summary
Commissioners praised Veterans Officer Terry Kiehn for his work; Sheriff Kenny Christopher reported the deer-processing project received 105 donated deer producing 5,575 pounds of meat, estimated to provide 11,550 meals for county families, and said the county garden is expanding.
Commissioners on Jan. 22 recognized Veterans Officer Terry Kiehn for his work over the past year and heard a community-program update from Sheriff Kenny Christopher.
Commissioner Ward Plant praised Kiehn, saying the Veterans Officer has “done a very good job,” a sentiment echoed by County Mayor Barry Barnett. No formal action was recorded related to the veterans report in the minutes.
Sheriff Kenny Christopher updated the commission on the county garden and the deer-processing project. Christopher said the first year of the deer-processing project included 105 deer donated to the program, which yielded 5,575 pounds of meat that the sheriff estimated would make approximately 11,550 meals for Benton County families. Christopher also said the county garden is expanding. These figures were recorded in the minutes as part of the Sheriff’s report.
Mayor Barnett also read a proclamation declaring Jan. 22–27 School Board Appreciation Week and encouraged citizens to observe the week.
The minutes do not record follow-up directives or funding decisions tied to the garden or deer-processing program.