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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, February 14, 2001 edition of Gurdon Times

Luther 'L.M.' Norris
Luther L.M.' Norris, 84, of Little Rock died Tuesday, February 6, 2001. Mr. Norris was a veteran of World War II, a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Beech Street Baptist Church. Survivors include one son and daughter in-law, John and Marijo Norris of...
Billy G. Sullivan
Billy G. Sullivan, 71, of Whelen Springs died Sunday, February 11, 2001. Mr. Sullivan was a member of Whelen Springs Baptist Church. He was a retired major in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Daisy Sullivan; a son...
Community News
The officers and members of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Okolona will celebrate their pastor and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. Rufus R. Hatley, and their family's eighth pastor's anniversary Sunday, Feb. 18, at 3:00 p.m. Everyone and all churches are welco...
Golden Oldies
The month of February has been a busy month for the Senior Adult Center. Reassessments of our members has been completed and most of our council membership dues have been collected. We have enjoyed many activities. Lloyd and Ann Baumgardner sang for us ...
School Menus: February 19-23
Meals for the Gurdon School District for the week of Feb. 19-23 are as follows. All meals are served with milk. Cabe Middle School students will not be served tea. Primary School BREAKFAST MONDAY: Super doughnut, toast and fruit. TUESDAY: Super bun, to...
Classy Moments from Cabe Middle School
We have had few absentees this week, so hopefully the old bug is leaving us. Maybe next week will be even less. The spelling bee has been held and is completed. The winners were: fifth grade Kirby Sandidge, Tynesha Ivory and Brady Vandiver; sixth grade...
Letter To The Editor
Although I grew up in Hot Springs, we spent our summers in Gurdon in the 1950s as Mary Bush Tarpley (Tarpley's store) was my Aunt. I'm hoping to find some guidance in searching for information on my grandfather, who was really the age to be my great gran...
In Our Times . . . News That Matters To Gurdon
Gurdon First Assembly of God will have a missions convention this weekend, Feb. 16-18. Missionary David Duncan, who has a global teaching ministry, will speak at a missions dinner on Friday, Feb. 16, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at 1:00 p.m. a meeting will fea...
Alliums Around For Years
Imagine a pizza without garlic, spaghetti without onion, or beef stew with neither. Members of the allium family have been around for thousands of years, according to the Kerr Kitchen Pantry newsletter. Alliums include onions, shallots, scallions, leek...
Now Is Time To Sample Soil In Lawns And Gardens
Late winter is an excellent time to soil sample lawns and gardens. Sampling during the slack season avoids the spring rush at the lab. It also allows plenty of time for making plans. If lime is needed it should be applied as soon as possible. This is pa...
Red Springs EHC
Computer Lingo' was the program presented by Ruthel Smith, family and human development leader to the Red Springs Extension Homemakers Club Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Gurdon Municipal Building. Ruthel gave helpful information, as when buying a computer t...
Local Baseball Registration Underway
The 2001 baseball and softball seasons are close at hand. In order to meet the different obligations that the leagues have, it is essential for registration to begin. The sign-up dates are Saturday, March 3, and Saturday, March 10. Registration on both ...
Severe Weather Week Is Scheduled
It's safe to say everyone's tired of hearing about severe weather and the damage it can do. However, it has reached the time of year when severe weather can occur in the blink of an eye. Because of this, Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has proclaimed the w...
Arkla Not Under Investigation Says AG's Office
Rumors have been circulating about Reliant Energy/Arkla being investigated for price gouging. These rumors have no basis in fact. According to Michael Teague, with the Arkansas Attorney General's Office, utility companies are a regulated industry and,...
Valentine's Origins, Gifts Examined
Impress your loved one with some unique Valentine stories. One of the best proverbs concerning love comes not from Proverbs, but from First Corinthians, "Love bearth all things." If anyone doubts this wait until you hear where all these traditions come ...
Gurdon Jr. Teams Falter In Tournament
Who let the dogs out? This is the question asked by Stephens fans as the Waldo junior Bulldogs handed the Roadrunners a 54-38 loss to capture the 7AA Central junior title Saturday night at Gurdon. Lewisville managed to outlast Nevada in a back-and-fort...

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