BHS band receives $4,000 donation

Clint Wright (third from left), general manager of Carlock Ford in Blytheville, recently presented a $4,000 check to Ken Dumond, director of Bands at Blytheville High School, for the band members' efforts during Ford's "Drive 4 Ur School" fundraiser April 12 at the school. At the time, Dumond said for every person who test-drove a brand-new Ford during the fundraiser, the band members were to receive $20. Also pictured are (from left) BHS Principal Bobby Ashley, Director of Curriculum Sally Cooke, Rick Bortis, director of Parts and Services for Carlock Ford, and Superintendent Richard Atwill.