Here are the stories in the Wednesday, April 2, 2008 edition of Gurdon Times
- Smithson delays retirement
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- During a School Board meeting in January, Gurdon Superintendent Bobby Smithson announced his retirement, effective after the 2007-2008 school year ends.
However, he recently changed his mind due to the construction of the Cabe Auditorium.
He said the p...
- Potlatch closes doors
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- Potlatch has announced the closing of its Prescott lumber mill. The company says the decision was made because of a weak housing market and the proximity to other lumber producers.
The shut-down will be effective in May as soon as the current lumber pro...
- MCAC director visits Rotary Club
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- Anita Cabe invited representatives of the Murphy Child Advocacy Center from St. Josephs Medical Center to speak at the Rotary Club meeting Thursday, March 27.
Larry Levi, Chairman of the Board of St. Josephs Foundation, took the floor first, noting th...
- Gurdon girls to compete in Miss HSU 2008
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- ARKADELPHIA Nine students will vie for the title of Miss HSU 2008 on Sunday, April 13, at 7 p.m. in Arkansas Hall. The pageant will feature swimsuit, evening gown and talent competitions.
Entertainment will be provided by Miss HSU 2007 Bethany Langsto...
- Mary P. Gibson
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- Pauline Gibson, 74, of Gurdon, died March 23, 2008, at National
Park Medical Center in Hot Springs.
She was born July 2, 1934, in Waldron, the daughter of the late George Robert and Eria Alice Wagner Bean.
She was a homemaker and a member of Bethleh...
- Just a thought
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- How do you feel about going to church? If you attend regularly I hope your answer is a positive answer. Time was that most folks went to church, it wasn't a question that was even asked. But today in our busy world it seems that church is likely to...
- Letter to the editor
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- One political candidate says to voters, "Look at my experience;" another says to voters,"Look at my judgment," and yet another says to voters, "Look at my patriotism."
But here is what I have been waiting for someone to say: "Look at my character." Seem...
- Time for Joe
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- You never know whats around the corner.
Last Friday, as I looked for a place to sit in the Huie Library to do a little research, it was no surprise that there was no seat available whatsoever.
I dragged my feet and swore under my breath because I wou...
- GHS Band wins award four years in a row
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- This years seniors are the first class in the history of Gurdon bands to earn the very prestigious ASBOA Sweepstakes Band award all four years of their high school band tenure.
This is an enviable feat that many bands wish they could accomplish. Howev...
- Community News
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- The officers and members of Eastern Star Baptist Church of Smithton will celebrate the 16th pastors anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. Marshall Allen on April 13 at 3 p.m. Special guest will be St. John Baptist Church of Bluff City with pastor and speaker Rev...
- Area Birth: Isaiah Latrell Beard
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- Vonnie C. Brown and Rafael Beard of Gurdon wish to announce the birth of their son, Isaiah Latrell Beard on March 14, 2008 at Baptist Health Medical Center of Arkadelphia. Isaiah weighed 7 pounds 6 = ounces. Grandparents are Annie S. Bailey of Gurdon and...
- Area Birth: Bryce Marques Russey
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- Kanci Michelle Russey and Robert Blevins of Arkadelphia wish to announce the birth of their son, Bryce Marques Russey on March 24, 2008, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Arkadelphia.
Bryce weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
His...
- Bolt thanks community
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- Dear Community Members:
I would like to thank everyone who participated in the request for ideas on what a new festival could be. This request was for the people who were interested in organizing a community event that highlights the positive attributes...
- DWEyes raise alcohol awareness for teens
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- Over 100 students participated in an alcohol awareness demonstration at the Gurdon High School on Tuesday, March 26.
Clark County Sheriff David Turner, Deputy David Buck, Deputy Chris Harper and Officer Thomas Free used DWEyes Drunk and Dangerous Goggl...
- K-6 Science Fair pushes students to think
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- Scientists in training bustled about in Gurdon Primary School Gymnasium Thursday, March 27, for the K-6 Science Fair.
The fair, in its sixth year, showcased 45 student experiments. GPS fourth grade science teacher Mrs. Runyan said there were only six pa...
- Word of the week
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- Some people collect bulky items like furniture, other people collect smaller things like figurines, and other people collect very light things like baseball cards.
Being a mobile Methodist preacher, I try to keep my collections limited to very easily m...
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