Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

Local Cancer Society Meets; Reports Given

The American Cancer Society (ACS), Nevada County branch, met Thursday at the First United Methodist Church to hear reports of the Great American Smokeout, 3-Point Attack, golf pass program and other local activities. Phyllis Stewart, president,presided.

Pam Teague led the November 16 Smokeout with literature to schools, senior citizens' program and a booth at the Prescott Plaza. She provided games and prizes for the seniors. At the booth volunteers handed out literature helpful to those who smoke and anyone who sees the problem and wishes to help someone.

Those at the booth were Anice Ward, Bobbie Miner, Ida Hamilton, Betty Cagle, Elizabeth Haltom, Mary Cottingham, Ella Loe, Mattie Jean Atkins and Scootie DeLamar.

Matt Johnson heads the 3-Point Attack, a basketball fundraiser sponsored by ACS and the Arkansas Bar Association. This year four teams will participate -- Arkansas Razorbacks, Lady Razorbacks, UALR Trojans and ASU Indians. For each 3-point made by any team, the participant pledges a specified amount of money to go to the ACS for research and education. See Heidi Duncan for details to enter or contact Matt Johnson.

Duncan also has golf passes for 1996, ideal gifts for use on 66 courses in Arkansas, including the Prescott Country Club. It's also good at some clubs in Louisiana and Tennessee. Price is $30.

Joyce Gibson reported on the success of the community coffee ACS sponsored. Scootie DeLamar reported two visits made for Reach To Recovery. Joan Barton reported two home visits and the annual meeting she attended where this chapter won two awards, Star For Income Development and Pace Setter Award. Anice Ward reported on memorials and said she may be reached at 887-5143 or at 222 East 4th Street in Prescott.

With 19 members present the council adjourned and will meet next January 18.