Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

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Saturday, July 17, there will be a gospel singing concert at First Church of God on Highway 67S at 7:30 p.m. The featured singers will be Wind Spirit from Malvern. Everyone is invited.

GHS senior girls volleyball camp will be held July 19-21 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the high school gym. Interested students must contact Tammy Alexander for more details by July 15th at 353-4677 between the hours of 9:00 and 8:00. Cost will be $30 with refreshments (not lunches.

Recipes are needed for a cookbook that is being compiled by supporters of the Little League Association with the proceeds of the sale of the cookbook benefitting Cabe Field and the association.

If you would like to submit a recipe or need more information, contact Nikki Burns at 353-4335 or 353-4232 or Donna King at 353-4802. Your support is appreciated.

Craft yourself an old fashioned Christmas celebration this year and start early. The Clark County Extension Homemakers Council is sponsoring Christmas in July, a free exhibit and demonstration of holiday craft ideas. It will be held Wednesday, July 21, at 9:30 a.m. in the Extension Homemakers Kitchen at the Clark County Fairgrounds on Highway 67 one mile south of Arkadelphia.

Come by the Extension office at 423 Clay Street to see examples of the crafts to be made, and to pick up supply lists.

There will be a benefit musical program for Sharon Lasker of Gurdon on Saturday, July 17, at 7:00 p.m. at Munn's Chapel Baptist Church in Prescott. Lasker is waiting for a liver transplant. Her medical expenses are enormous. Area choirs, groups and soloists are invited to come support this program. If you cannot attend, it is requested that you send a donation.

Kelly Adams and Shane Smith of Gurdon announce the arrival of a son, Gavin Shane, born Friday, July 9, 1999, at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia. Gavin measured 19+ inches and he weighted 7 pounds and 7 ounces.

Grandparents are Mark and Patricia Adams of Gurdon, Rhonda

Galis of Whelen Springs and Dale Smith of Curtis.

He is welcomed home by a sister Kennedy Alexis Adams.

The Clark County Industrial Council will meet July 15 at the Entergy building in Arkadelphia. This month's sponsor is Regions Bank. John Lipton, vice chairman of the Arkansas Highway Commission, will discuss the remedies for road congestion in the area.

Red Springs Baptist Church will have its annual homecoming Sunday, July 18. The morning speaker will be Bro. Dan Borum, a former pastor. After the morning services there will be potluck lunch served in the fellowship hall at noon.

Afternoon music will be provided by a gospel ladies group 'Redeemed' from Antioch Baptist Church in Little Rock. Everyone is invited to attend these services. There will be no evening services.

July 24 there will be a men's and women's conference on family and evangelism at St. Clair Baptist Church in the Burtsell community, off Highway 51 North of I-30. Hear great groups, soloists and St. Clair's Mass Choir. Pre-registration and continental breakfast is between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m.

Cub Scouts are organizing. If you have a son who will be in first through fourth grade this fall or you want to be involved with your son in Cub Scouts, contact Tina Martin at 274-3266 or Ernest Gooding at 353-4362.

Vacation Bible school at Beech Street Baptist Church will continue through July 16 each night from 6:00 to 8:30. This year's theme is 'Mt. Extreme: the Ultimate Good News Challenge.'

Gurdon High School class of 1989 10-year reunion will be held soon. If you have not received information about the reunion or you know someone's address that the reunion committee does not have call Kevin at 246-3547 or Teri at 353-2729.

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services will be in Gurdon on July 15 and 29 at the Gurdon Municipal building from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. New applicants are welcome. Call 353-2514 for an appointment or more information.

Gurdon Masonic Lodge 187 meets the first and third Tuesday of each month. All members are urged to attend.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Wednesdays and Sundays at 8:00 p.m. at the American Legion building, Highway 67 North, one mile out of Gurdon.

For more information, phone 353-4698.

Narcotics Anonymous meets in Gurdon every Friday night from 7:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 206 East Main. For more information, call 353-6714.