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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, November 19, 1997 edition of Gurdon Times

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The HTML conversion for this paper took place on December 6, 1997.
Camps Denied Water Lines
All water lines are in place for Gurdon's Rural Water System.

However, the construction crews are doing the final testing before customers will be allowed to hook onto the system, according to Harold Hurst, manager of the Gurdon Water and Sewer Departm...

Russey Gets Life
A 32-year-old Gurdon man was convicted of rape and sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Millard James Russey was found guilty of the rape of a 15-year-old Gurdon girl on May 18, 1997.

The rape occurred about 3:15 a.m. on the old Whelen Spring...

Suspect Flees From Officers
It took a while, but officers were able to apprehend a 30-year-old Gurdon man following a car and foot chase Tuesday, Nov. 11.

According to reports, Aundre Laray Henry, was arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license, fleeing, no insurance...

Cats Declawed, Saints Next
Jarrod Toland was able to keep his purple and gold jersey clean during Friday night's Mud Bowl.

He also led the Gurdon Go-Devils to an opening round 39-8 win over the Rison Wildcats in the class A playoffs at Gus Brown Field.

Rain had fallen most of...

Cats Declawed, Saints Next (cont)
s." This was evidenced by receivers and running backs slipping when trying to make cuts. "The slant (Gurdon's first score) was easy and open. They were playing the run."

Pace didn't expect his charges to win by the final margin they won by because of t...

Classy Moments
At GMS
Time is simply flying by us at Gurdon Middle School, or is it that we are just so busy that we loose track of time?

We had a salesman to talk to the students about selling jewelry that the profit would go for things needed for the school. Several stude...

Armageddon Arrives
Heaven and Hell will collide Friday night at 7:30 at Gurdon's Gus Brown Field.

Armageddon will occur when the Shiloh Christian Academy Saints venture down from the hills of Northwest Arkansas to Gurdon where they will meet the Go-Devils.

Both teams ...

Lady Devils Falter
It was like being mugged while walking across an open field.

Gurdon's Lady Devils were assaulted 73-49 by Prescott's Wolverettes Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the season opener for both teams.

The Lady Devils made the short trip to Prescott expecting a typic...

Keeping Your Hometown Healthy
by Dr. Sandra B. Nichols, Director

Arkansas Department of Health

Osteoarthritis.

Even if you don't know exactly what this ailment is, you probably have a hunch it's not something to be welcomed. You're right. But, as you age, you will probab...

Pesticide Sessions Begin Dec. 2
The Clark County Extension Service will be holding two sessions for private pesticide applicators soon.

The first will be Tuesday, December 2, at 6:30 p.m. The second will be Monday, January 19, at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the EHC Kitch...

New Golf Card Ready
The American Lung Association of Arkansas has announced its new 1998 Golf Privilege Card.

Also available this year is the Golfer Gift Package, which includes the 1998 Golf Privilege Card, for only $44.95. Included in the Golfer Gift Package are 4 ball ...

Homemakers Meet
Did you know the best way to lose a friend is to tell him something for his own good?

This eye opener was given by Jean Toland, president of the Red Springs Homesmakers Club, at its November 13 meeting.

Mattie Talley hosted the meeting with 20 membe...

Deaths, Funerals
NANNIE P. LITTLE
Nannie P. Little, widow of J.E. Little, died Monday, November 10, 1997, at the age of 88.

Mrs. Little was a homemaker and a member of Lynch View Baptist Church in North Little Rock.

Survivors include three sons, Wyndle Dickerson of Lonoke, Kenneth ...

KELLI ANNETTE CRAIG
Kelli Annette Craig, 16, of Gurdon died Friday, November 14, 1997.

She was an eleventh grade student at Gurdon High School She was a member of Red Springs Baptist Church, a member of Beta Club, Upward Bound, Who's Who in American High Schools, junior r...

Assistance Is Offered
Tutorial assistance for children in grades K-9 is offered by Clark County Youth Development Center.

Students needing individualized help with reading, math, writing and language arts skills are encouraged to enroll. Any student desiring help with impr...

Turkey Is Honored Eats
Barbara A. Holt, Ph.D.

Clark County Extension Agent

Family and Consumer Sciences

Cooperative Extension Service

Thanksgiving and Christmas are turkey time. Turkey is the all-American bird and deserves an honored place at the table, now and ...


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