Over twenty years ago this week the region learned of the loss of Audia Niewald (left-rear),of St. Francis.The wife of former Judge Harry Niewald,she was active in Democratic politics for decades and served as county chair for the Arkansas Sesquecentennial of 1986. Niewald was also a community activist, and involved in a variety of efforts and events in the county. She’s pictured here with two members of the county sesquecentennial committee, Nancy Kemp (front) and Pat Foster of Rector, as one of the fundraisers was highlighted.
BY: JENNIFER HARGROVE 1983 Shane Evans, 11, son of Ron and Linda Strong was the winner of the Clay County Spelling Bee held at Knobel…