Here are the stories in the Wednesday, October 16, 1996 edition of Gurdon Times
- Younkin Lives On Edge
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- By JOHN MILLER
Living on the edge is a way of life for some people. Bobby Younkin is one of them. He's been living on the edge for 14 years, placing his life on the line every time he performs. Younkin is a professional stunt pilot, flying...
- City Hall Getting Facelift
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- By JOHN MILLER
Gurdon's City Hall will be getting a face lift in the near future. The city's mayor, Rick Smith, dropped a bombshell on the city council Monday night, during its regular monthly meeting, by saying the Cabe Foundation has approved...
- City Hall Getting Facelift (cont)
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- for the Air Expo Oct. 27.
In discussing the expo, Burns said enough money has been raised through corporate donations to fully fund the festivities, along with providing a small buffer for the commission. A plaque will be presented to the David...
- Dickey Campaign Gets Boost
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- By JOHN MILLER
Jay Dickey, Fourth Congressional District Representative, got a boost in his campaign. Bob Livingston, R-La., Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, spoke on his behalf at a GOP rally Friday at the Citizens National Bank ...
- Amendment 3 Is Best Of All
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- By JOHN MILLER
Proposed amendment 3 on the Nov. 5 ballot, could be one of the most beneficial of all to Arkansas voters. This amendment would restrict last minute lawsuits to have ballot proposals removed, once they have been certified and place...
- Pageant Saturday
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- The annual Forest Festival Pageant will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. in the Gurdon Middle School auditorium.
Along with local talent, there will be a special appearance by the reigning Little Miss Arkansas, Brooke Cornelius. Tickets to t...
- Shepherd To Perform
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- Elizabeth Shepherd, a senior at Gurdon High School, will be one of the featured entertainers at the 16th annual Gurdon Forest Festival the last Saturday in October on Main Street in Gurdon. Shepherd has been singing for the past four years and has been...
- Tutorial Program Begins
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- Clark County Youth Development Center recreation and tutorial programs are now being held at the Youth Center Building (old Middle School Campus) in Gurdon.
The tutorial program is held for one hour on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m....
- Anniversary Celebrated
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- The Gurdon Post Office is hosting an anniversary celebration October 18. The ceremony will be open to the public.
There will be cake, cookies, punch and coffee available for customers. A special pictorial cancellation will also be available. ...
- Beck A Top Teacher
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- A select group of America's teachers are being honored by their toughest critics -- their former students, in the fourth edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers.
Among those being honored is Mary Beck of Gurdon. All the 120,00...
- Mistakes Haunt Go-Devils As Stamps Posts Victory
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- By JOHN MILLER
Mental mistakes and turnovers proved too much for Gurdon to overcome Friday night as the Devils fell 28-15 to Stamps. The Devils turned the pigskin over a total of six times, each stopping what looked to be a promising drive towar...
- Mistakes Haunt Go-Devils As Stamps Posts Victory (cont)
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- y after the kickoff went out of bounds giving the Devils the ball at their 35.
But Toland's pass to Hatley was picked off by Seamster and brought back to the 19. Gurdon was also flagged for an illegal block, moving the ball to the 15. Stamps nee...
- Major Shift Planned In Reserve Program
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- According to Thomas Wheri, state conservationist for the Arkansas USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Wayne Perryman, state executive director for the Farm Service Agency, the Department of Agriculture has announced a major shift in the USD...
- Early Voting Encouraged
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- The Arkansas Association of County Clerks announced October 11 an effort to encourage Arkansans to take advantage of the early voting process during the year's election.
"Under a new law passed last year, it is easier than ever to vote early," C...
- Change Batteries And Time
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- As the fall time change approaches, the Arkansas Department of Health wants to remind residents to make another change that could save their lives -- changing the batteries in their smoke detectors.
Although many homes are equipped with smoke det...
- Time To Check Heating
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- With colder temperatures just around the corner, Arkla encourages customers to check their home heating equipment now to ensure reliable, efficient, safe operation.
Bill Harp, local manager for Arkla in Clark County, said that by starting up and...
- Oct. 27 Race Planned
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- The South Clark County (Gurdon) Jaycees is planning a 5k run and walk for Sunday, October 27, the day of the Air Exposition at the conclusion of the Forest Festival.
The Jaycees are now seeking participants in this event. The race will sta...
- Memorial 5k Set
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- The first annual Eric Griffin Memorial Run will be held in conjunction with the Gurdon Forest Festival on October 26.
The run will be held in downtown Gurdon with the following age groups and times: 12-14 years of age will run at 8:00 a.m....
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