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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, December 8, 1999 edition of Gurdon Times

Highway Commissioner Speaks To Gurdon Rotarians
For years, Arkansas' highway system has been underfunded.
State's Website Details Y2K Work
There are those who are still worried about the coming of Jan. 1, 2000, or Y2K, as it is called.
Deadline Today For Floats In Holiday Parade
There's no more time to wait for those planning to enter a float in the Gurdon Christmas Parade.
Go-Devils Defeat Prescott; Wolverettes Handle Girls
Gurdon's Lady Devils may have a mental block where Prescott is concerned.
In Our Times
The Close-Up group will be operating a concessions stand at the Christmas parade Friday, Dec. 10, at 4:30 p.m. at the Allen's Barbeque trailer. Hot dogs, Fritos chili pie and hot chocolate will be served.
Community News
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Gurdon will be the special guest Sunday, Dec. 12, at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Selma, celebrating their pastor Rev. Alvin Newborn's first anniversary. Everyone is welcome. Rev. Quintin Radford, pastor and speaker...
Golden Oldies
Wednesday of last week, Beatrice Stafford played the piano as the seniors were singing the good old hymns. Thursday we enjoyed the art work of Sherry Cursey. The paintings were really beautiful.
Social Security
For 60 years Social Security has provided basic financial protection at a worker's retirement, death or disability. And this protection extends to women as workers, spouses or dependents.
College News
The Office of University Relations and Admissions of Henderson State University has announced three scholarship recipients from the seniors of Gurdon High School.
One Victim Receives $127.65
According to Attorney General Mark Pryor, $167,641.63 was given to crime victims during October. The money was awarded by the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board to 171 eligible victims.
Classy Moments
We extend a big welcome to four new Cabe Middle School students. We always enjoy having students move into the Gurdon School District and become a part of CMS. We may be a little bit greedy, as we sure do not enjoy losing any students to other schools.
Owen Spriggs
Owen Spriggs, 79, of Texarkana, Texas, formerly of Whelen Springs, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, in a Texarkana hospital.
Santa Here Friday
Christmas will officially begin in Gurdon as Santa Claus makes his way through downtown during the Christmas parade scheduled for this Friday afternoon.
Potlatch To Purchase Stock
Potlatch Corporation recently announced that its board of directors has approved an expanded stock repurchase program authorizing the company to purchase two million shares of common stock through periodic open market and privately negotiated transactions...
Encore Visits GHS
Encore, a performance group from Southern Arkansas University, entertained the students of Gurdon High School on Wed., Dec. 1.
Chancel Choir to Perform At First Methodist
Sunday, Dec. 12, during the morning worship service of First United Methodist Church, the chancel choir will present the musical The First Noel by Joe E. Parks.
Close-Up Group Plans Fundraiser
The Close-Up group will be holding a fund-raiser meal Sunday, Dec. 12, in the Gurdon Primary School cafeteria from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. The cost is $6 per person with ticket.
Ishikawa, Griffin To Wed Dec. 18
Mr. and Mrs. Shin Ishikawa of Camden announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Sharon, to Todd Griffin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Griffin of Woodville, Texas.
Two Students Place In Arkansas School Band And Orchestra
Bradley Weems and Andrew Wilson have placed in this year's Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association Region III Jazz Band.

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