Here are the stories in the Wednesday, December 20, 2000 edition of Gurdon Times
- Winter Storm Hits; More Expected
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- Winter paid the area an early visit Wednesday, Dec. 13, dropping about two inches of wintry mix in Gurdon.
The biggest problem from the mixture of freezing rain, sleet and snow was the loss of electricity for about three hours Wednesday morning.
Howev...
- Gurdon Police, Sheriff's Office Clear For Santa's Visit
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- In less than a week Santa will be making his annual pilgrimage around the world delivering toys to boys and girls.
Santa, in a phone interview, said the children in Clark County have been especially good this year, and will be getting lots of toys.
St....
- Pay Raise Suggested For Mayor; Sales Tax Abolished
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- Does the mayor of Gurdon need a raise? At least one Gurdon resident thinks so.
At the regular meeting of the Gurdon City Council, Monday, Dec. 11, Jimmy Garner asked the council to consider giving the mayor a raise.
Garner suggested the mayor's positio...
- Questions Raised Again About Gurdon Police Department
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- Once again the Gurdon Police Department head discussion at the Gurdon City Council meeting.
Jimmy Garner had a series of questions for the GPD when the council met Monday, Dec. 11.
He began by questioning City Marshal David Childres about police assist...
- Council Positions Are Appointed
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- Four vacancies on the Gurdon City Council were filled at the council's regular monthly meeting Monday, Dec. 11.
Three people showed interest in Ward 1, held by Mickey Jones. She had requested to remain on the board, though she failed to file a petition ...
- Classy Moments from Cabe Middle School
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- As you know we are out of school for the holidays. We missed two days due to the ice and power failure. As we returned to classes Friday we found the electricity was on and off, and on and off again. The cooks had extension cords running from various pla...
- Holiday Silverware Can Be Nice Looking Year Around
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- Most of the year we bring out the everyday dishes for family meals, or use paper and plastic for company. During the holidays, however, families want to set a beautiful table to celebrate the occasion and the fellowship of friends and family.
In most ...
- Hawthorne Earns Degree
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- Joyce Hawthorne, a former Gurdon resident, graduated from Pima Medical Institute in Denver, Colo., October 27.
Hawthorne was on the dean's list and received several awards, including the Directors Award, Perfect Attendance Award and Honor Roll Award wit...
- In Our Times . . . News That Matters To Gurdon
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- Christmas Eve sunrise services will be held at St. Clair Missionary Baptist Church at Burtsell Sunday, Dec. 24, at 6:00 a.m. Special guests will be First Baptist Church of Okolona. The message will be delivered by Rev. Eddie Brown, pastor. Rev. Columbus ...
- Golden Oldies
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- Hope everyone has been able to safely get around in this weather. When I moved to Arkansas I thought I had moved away from weather like this. I had always lived in states where this was normal in the winter.
We wish to thank our center staff for the goo...
- Letter To The Editor
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- Dear Editor,
Christmas is right around the corner, but the spirit of Christmas has been prevalent in Gurdon for several weeks. The Gurdon Street Department, South Central Electric Cooperative, Entergy, and many other volunteers have made Gurdon a spectac...
- Community News
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- New Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Gurdon will present its Christmas program Sunday, Dec. 24, during the 11:00 a.m. worship services. We invite each of you. Sis. Rose C. Crow, youth director and Rev. Quintin Radford, pastor. Worship services will begin Sunda...
- Jerry C. Goldsby
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- Jerry C. Goldsby, 84, of Gurdon died Sunday, November 12, 2000, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.
Mr. Goldsby was born Oct. 15, 1916, in Gurdon, the son of the late Charlie and Crissie Goldsby. He was a retired employee of Reynolds Metals...
- Freda C. Thomas
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- Freda C. Thomas, 76, of Gurdon died Sunday, December 17, 2000.
Mrs. Thomas was the widow of R.D. Thomas and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Gurdon. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Katy Karr.
Survivors include two sons, ...
- Dear Santa . . . Children's Letters To Santa Claus
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- "Letters to Santa" is a large section of the paper and includes dozens of pictures. Please allow plenty of time (several minutes) for the entire section to load.
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