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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, November 22, 2000 edition of Gurdon Times

House Destroyed By Fire
HOME DESTROYED  Fire destroyed a house at 6th and Dean streets in Gurdon Thursday, Nov. 16. The call came in around 8:30 a.m., but firefighters found the house completely engulfed in flames when they arrived. Two trucks poured water on the fire for more...
City of Gurdon Could Suspend Animal Control
Animal control will again be a problem for Gurdon. In the Gurdon City Council meeting Monday, Nov. 13, Gurdon Mayor Rick Smith said the city received a letter from Arkadelphia stating it would no longer accept dogs from Gurdon. This will go into effect...
Council Given List of Priorities
Gurdon's City Council was given a list of 21 priority items needing to be completed as soon as possible at its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 13. Gurdon Mayor Rick Smith said the council needs to be more involved in the workings of the city's government, ...
Christmas Parade Is Dec. 8
Gurdon's annual Christmas Parade has been scheduled for Friday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. The parade will follow its traditional route through downtown Gurdon. However, the fun begins at 5 p.m. with plenty of other Christmas entertainment. Area choirs are plan...
Motorists Encouraged To Drive Carefully During Holiday
With the holiday season here, motorists need to think more about driving than normal. This is because of the vast amount of highway construction underway in Arkansas. According to Dan Flowers, director of the Arkansas State Highway Commission, the Arka...
Santa Letters Are Needed
Santa letters from area children are needed for our annual Christmas issue.
Lady Go-Devils Post Big Win Over Prescott
Gurdon's Lady Devils broke a four-year drought by posting a 69-46 win over arch-rival Prescott to open the 2000-2001 season. The best part of the win was it happened in Prescott. The Lady Devils jumped on the Wolverettes early, leading 13-11 after one....
School Menus: Nov. 27 thru Dec. 1
Meals for the Gurdon School District for the week of Nov. 27-Dec. 1, are as follows. All meals are served with milk. Cabe Middle School students will not be served tea. Primary School BREAKFAST MONDAY: Super doughnut and fruit. TUESDAY: Cereal and frui...
Golden Oldies
The senior adults enjoyed the music of Jerry Don Childers last Wednesday. The head start children came over to enjoy them also. The square dancers performed on Friday. This week the center will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. We wish ev...
Community News
The officers and members of the Bethel Independent A.M.E. Church of Gurdon will celebrate their pastor and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. Daniel Flemons, pastor's anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 3. Everyone and all churches are welcome. Special guest will be New Mt...
Classy Moments from Cabe Middle School
It is so difficult to believe that we still do not have a new president-elect. This election of 2000 has certainly been a history making event. So much discussion has been done. Many times it is heard "what are they doing now?" It is definitely a good qu...
Busiest Shopping Season Of Year Arrives
The end-of-the-year holidays bring on the busiest shopping season of the year. Many people now use plastic instead of paying for purchases with cash or checks. If you use plastic Judith Urich, family resource management specialist, Cooperative Extension...
In Our Times . . . News That Mattters To Gurdon
A new organization, Citizens For Youth, met for the second time at City Hall on Nov. 14 to continue plans for recreational activities for the town's youth. The organization needs your help. The next meeting will be Dec. 5 at 7:15 p.m. at City Hall and yo...
Gurdon Basketball Schedule Given
The Gurdon Go-Devils basketball schedule for the 2000-2001 season has been released. Some games have already been played. Remaining games for Nov. 17 and on are published. Those with an asterisk (*) beside it are conference games. Teams in the 7AA Centr...
County Extension Updating Records
The Clark County Cooperative Extension Service is in the process of updating its mailing lists. In order to serve our community in a greater way in the coming year, we'd like to extend this to all our Clark County residents. This service is open to all ...
Resident Questions Police Dept. During Meeting
Gurdon's Police Department was questioned again at the Gurdon City Council meeting, Monday, Nov. 13. However, the questioning was done by local resident Jimmy Garner, and not the council. Garner asked if the petition presented at the October council me...

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