Six-year-old Asher Haney, grandson of Ash Flat Mayor Larry Fowler and 6th grader at Cherokee Village Elementary School, led the Pledge of Allegiance for city council members and the audience at the recent city council meeting on Oct. 7.Mayor Fowler offered, “I invite any child from our school community who would be interested in leading the Pledge of Allegiance at a council meeting to contact me at Ash Flat City Hall. (879-994-7324) or me personally at 870-847-1356.”In photo, Mayor Fowler, (just right of Asher) and R/T Charlotte Goodwin (far right) stood proudly by Asher. Councilmen Kevin Grissom, Sean Himschoot and Fred Goodwin (l to r) stood on the left side of Asher.The mayor noted, there can be only one student per month to participate in this opportunity. “It will be our honor for your child to lead us in our meetings,” said Fowler.Photo/Lynn Fowler
