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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, April 19, 2000 edition of Gurdon Times

Gurdon Council Passes Resolution On County's Sales Tax
A resolution was passed by the Gurdon City Council concerning the one cent sales tax in Clark County. As Gurdon Mayor Rick Smith told the council, at the regular monthly meeting Monday, April 10, this is not a new issue. Smith has made requests to meet...
Rules Established For Rose Hedge Cemetery
There's a new set of rules for Gurdon's Rose Hedge Cemetery use. This list was passed by the Gurdon City Council at its regular monthly meeting Monday, April 10. Teet Newton, a member of the Cemetery Commission, brought a list of rules used by another ...
Rotary 'Bowled' Over
We've all seen bowls made out of wood. We've noticed the grain and smoothness of the bowls and we've all wondered how it was done. It would seem logical to assume a circular piece would be cut out of a log roughly the size of the bowl and shaped from t...
JPs Study Impact Of Proposed Industry
From biological diversity to cheaper electrical rates, Clark County Quorum Court's meeting was filled with work to be done by the JP's before next month's meeting. Monday, April 10, the court met with no time to waste as two guests presented information...
Gurdon Man On Power Team - Performs Locally
POWERFUL PROFILE  Former Gurdon Go-Devil Trey Talley, now a member of the Power Team, breaks through a series of bricks during the Power Team's performance at Gurdon High School. The Power Team operates a ministry using strength to get its message acros...
Golen Oldies
Last week was a busy time at the center. We played bingo on Monday. Tuesday was the meals for seniors kick-off. Betty Fancher visited us also. Jerry Don Childers and the third graders sang for us, with Allen Wimberly joining them on two songs. Some o...
Community News
Section One meeting and fifth Sunday singing of the Southwest District will convene at New Bethel Baptist Church in Arkadelphia April 28, 29 and 30. Pre-musical will be Friday, April 28, at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcomed by Rev. C.W. Harris, Section One ...
Classy Moments
Power Team. Our students really enjoyed having the opportunity to attend various assemblies with some members of the nationally known Power Team. One member of the team is Gurdon's own Trey Talley. Of course we are very proud of him. He talked to the st...
Stress-Free Entertaining Tips for Easter Holiday
Many families get together for a special holiday meal this time of year. The key to stress-free entertaining is efficiency and planning. Start with a beautiful centerpiece made with eggs. Painted or stenciled, covered with seeds or beads, decorated eggs ...
Cheerleaders Selected For Senior High And Junior High
SENIOR CHEERLEADERS  Gurdon High School cheerleaders for the 2000-2001 school year have been chosen. They are: Claya Calley, Lacey Jester, Tamarea Henry, Bonnie Ferguson, Andi Finley, Jamie Smith and mascot Kim Adams, Jodi Purifoy, Cassie Ross, Kea'Lau...
In Our Times . . . News That Matters to Gurdon
A fish fry will be held at the First United Methodist Church, second and East Walnut, Thursday, April 27, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $6 for adults and $3.50 for children 6-12. Children under six eat for free. Take-outs will be available. The a...
Rabies Clinic Set For Area ; Offered Locally
The Clark County Extension Service, the Clark County Health Unit and local veterinarians will be sponsoring the annual rabies vaccination clinic beginning Monday, April 24, and continuing through Saturday, April 29. The schedule is as follows for Gurdon...
Applegate, Phillips Set May 6 Wedding
Mrs. Linda Faris of Hope and James R. and Rebecca Phillips of Arkadelphia announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Regina Applegate and Clif Phillips. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Frankie Applegate. She is the gran...
Red Springs EHC
Dorothy Nilz and Joyce Rutherford were hostesses for the April 13 meeting of the Red Springs Extension Homemakers Club at the Gurdon Municipal building. President Tootsie Dempsey presided over the business session. Nutrition, health and wellness leader...
Briscoe Acknowledged
The United States Achievement Academy (USAA) acknowledges Nikita Briscoe of Gurdon as a United States National Award winner in history and government. This is a very prestigious award as few students attain this honor, according to USAA. Briscoe is an e...
Gurdon School Menus
Meals for the Gurdon School District for the week of April 24-28 are as follows. All meals are served with milk. Middle school students will not be served tea. Primary School BREAKFAST MONDAY: Super doughnut, toast and fruit. TUESDAY: Cereal, toast and...
Band Events Planned
The Region III members of the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association set their 2000-2001 events calendar at the annual spring directors' meeting last Wednesday. Arkadelphia High School will host the region marching contest on the campus of Ouach...
College News
The Office of University Relations/Admissions at Henderson State University has announced that John David Coston has been awarded the Award of Achievement Scholarship for 2000-2001. Coston is the son of David and Dianne Coston. He is currently a student...

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