Pine Needlers donate bears

The Hot Springs Village Pine Needlers donated 79 stuffed Teddy Bears to the Sheriff's Department on Monday. The group has donated hundreds of bears to the Department over the years and have come through again this year.

The bears are carried by our Deputies in their patrol and investigations units, to be handed out to children involved in traumatic events. The bears are also included in our Annual Christmas Baskets, which go to families in need this time of year.

Thanks to the Hot Springs Village Pine Needlers, this has been a successful program over the years and has brought joy to many traumatized and needy children!