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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, August 14, 1996 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Closed Hospital Still Costs County $3,800 In Utilities
Story not available.
Classes Start Monday
Classes will begin Monday for Prescott, Nevada and Emmet Schools.
County OES Coordinator Named
Nevada County now has a new Office of Emergency Services coordinator.
Reception Set For Recruiter
A welcoming reception in honor of Chandler Russ, the new executive director of the Prescott-Nevada County Economic Development office will be held Thursday, August 22.
Prescott Man Charged In Hope Incident
Story not available.
Troopers Pull Rosston Man From Truck
A Rosston man is alive today because of quick thinking and action on the part of two Arkansas State Police Troopers.
60th Co. Fair Planned
The theme for this year's Nevada County Fair will be Diamond in the Rough -- Commemorating 60 years of Progress.
Annual Talent Contest Set For County Fair
The search is on for talent for the Nevada County Fair this year in September. The talent show will be held September 21 at the fairgrounds, according to Chad Cornelius, director of this year's show.
Eggs Result In Fine For Local Restaurant
For the third time in 12 months, the Davis Cafe has been cited for using ungraded eggs in the restaurant.
Dickey, Malone Hear SSA Complaints
Stephen King is considered the master of horror.
Written Notice Needed
FCIC (crop insurance) contracts require that the insured notify the county office within 72 hours, followed by a written notice of loss to be filed within 15 days of discovering any damage or loss to crops. References made to the insured include both C...
All-Star Game Attended
Melinda McGough had the special honor of representing Prescott High School one last time as a cheerleader at the All Star football game in Conway Friday, August 2.
Pageant Meeting Set
Applications are now available for the 1996 Nevada County Fair pageants.
Hamilton Joins Potlatch
Potlatch Corporation recently announced that Scott L. Hamilton has joined the Ozan Unit as quality control supervisor.
Land To Be Sold By State
Charlie Daniels, Commissioner of State Lands, has announced he will conduct a sale of tax delinquent land for Nevada County on August 22, 1996, at Prescott, Arkansas.
Obituaries
Wayne Steed
Wayne Steed, 49, of Prescott died Thursday, August 8, 1996, in Prescott.
Farris Marsh
Farris Marsh, 72, of Gary, Ind., formerly of Rosston, died Saturday, August 3, 1996, in Gary.
Football Facts
Editor's note: This is the 10th of a 12-part series of a column by Prescott High School football coach Eddie Jackson. The articles will deal with information on the upcoming football season as well as a look back at some facts and stats about Curley...
Prescott's Cubs Are To Report August 16
Prescott's 1996 Curley Cubs (8th and 9th grades) will report to Coach Jim Haynie and Coach Steve Crow for a squad meeting at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16.
No Fatalities
Fortunately, there were no fatalities Monday, Aug. 5, when a 1990 Lincoln, owned and driven by Robert M. Parker, 43, of Little Rock, was struck by a semi owned by Roadway Express, driven by Jimmy Meeks, 29, of Memphis, Tenn. The accident occurred when Par...
Air Show Scheduled
Off they'll go, into the wild blue yonder, flying high and flying fast.
Military News
Jonesboro resident U.S. Army Reserve Lieutentant Colonel Dennis W. White, formerly of Prescott, has received the Army Commendation Medal with 3rd Oak Leaf Cluster from Maj. Gen. James M. McDougal, commander of the 90th Regional Support Command, headqua...
Closing Set
The Federal Agricultural Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 amended the Federal Crop Insurance Act to allow producers to maintain linkage by either:
  • Obtaining at least the CAT level of insurance for each crop of economic significance in which ...
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