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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, November 17, 1999 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Sheriff Addresses Complaints About Nevada County Jail
Complaints have been made concerning conditions at the Nevada County jail.
County Receives $9 Million In Grants, Loans
Tuesday was a good day for Prescott and Nevada County as grants for several million dollars were bestowed.
Emmet Discusses Water Problems
Though Emmet's new water system is in place, there are still problems.
Into The Void
The Myth Of Y2K
Wolverettes Ready To Play For Title
Last basketball season was one of the best the Prescott Wolverettes had enjoyed in a long time.
Emmet Teams Begin Season
Basketball season is underway at Emmet, with the Lady Eagles posting early wins.
Insurance Plan Tabled By JPs
It will be about a year before JPs will consider the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) again, following an 8-1 vote during the regular meeting of the Nevada County Quorum Court on Monday, November 8.
Picayunish
Welcome, Jon . . . Jon Chadwell began his job as the Prescott-Nevada County Economic Director (EDO) development coordinator this week. The local EDO board voted to hire Chadwell, who has held a similar position at Camden. Everyone involved with Cha...
Bluff City
Deer hunters have swarmed on the woods of this area and guns are popping everywhere. I hope everyone has a safe and successful hunt.
Bodcaw
Well, did you get your deer? Sure was a lot of traveling around. Some got theirs then had a cook out of mulligan.
Boughton
Deer season and the unseasonable warm weather is the big news this week.
Caney
Let's pray that all hunters will have a safe week, as well as travelers who have to go through hunting areas.
Fair Hill
This weekend went by to fast for some I'm sure, since it was deer season. Hope that you are having a safe and enjoyable hunt.
Hillcrest
J.E. Dillard and Cedalia Burke from Rosston spent Tuesday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Dillard.
Redland
Without my telling you, I missed my news last week and it's the same story this week. Everybody I call is sitting on their deer stand.
Rosston
Marguerite Williams
Bill Haskins
Bill Haskins, 85, of Prescott died Monday, November 8, 1999, at Beverly Health Care Center in Prescott.
Velma Loe
Mrs. Velma Loe, 79, of Prescott died Wednesday, November 10, 1999, at her home.
Marion F. Haynes
Marion F. Haynes, 82, of Hope died Thursday, November 11, 1999, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock.
Jerry H. Steele
Sgt. Major (retired) Jerry H. Steele, 60, of Indianapolis, Ind., died Tuesday, November 9, 1999, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.
Jamie C. Osborn
Jamie C. Osborn, 93, of Prescott died Friday, November 12, 1999, at Heather Manor North Nursing Home in Hope.
Maxine Ledbetter
Maxine Ledbetter, 84, of Prescott died Friday, November 14, 1999, at Hillcrest Care and Rehab in Prescott.
Here and There
Alcoholics Anonymous, a fellowship of men and women who wish to stop drinking, meets every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.
Safety Workshop Attended
Steve Britton, principal of Prescott High School, recently completed two comprehensive days of training on making schools safer. The School Safety Summit was presented by The Nawojczyk Group of North Little Rock.
SW Arkansas Riders Honored
Riders from across Southwest Arkansas were honored recently in ceremonies marking the end of the season for the Southwest Arkansas Horse Show Association.
Bazaar Is Saturday
The Artesian Arts League Christmas and the Arts craft bazaar will be held Saturday, November 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Nevada County Fairgrounds.
Students Inducted Into Honor Society
Fifteen students from Nevada High School were inducted into membership of the National Honor Society in a ceremony held at Western Sizzlin on October 25.
Get Away Set By DeGray
DeGray Lake Resort State Park will be hosting its annual Thanksgiving get away November 23-28.
Mobile Clinic Set
The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System will hold a mobile health screening clinic on November 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Methodist Church in Prescott.
Christmas Frolic Open House Set In Little Rock
Little Rock's oldest conclave of buildings, the Arkansas Territorial Restoration, invites visitors to experience a 'Christmas Frolic Open House' on December 5.
Registration Set For Spring Term At SAU
Registration for the spring term at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia will be held on Monday and Tuesday, January 10 and 11. Classes will begin on Wednesday, January 12.
Convention Is Set For Arkansas' Cattlemen
The 41st Arkansas cattlemen's convention will be held November 19 and 21 at the Hot Springs Convention Center in Hot Springs.
NES ABBIT Students
Nevada Elementary School has announced its ABBIT (A's and B's Because I Try) roll for the first nine weeks. The students are listed by grades.
PHS Offense Shows Up Against Helpless Mohawks
Not only did Prescott's defense shine Friday night, but it's offense did also as the Curley Wolves cruised to an easy 62-7 win over the Piggott Mohawks. The Wolves continue in the state play-offs this Friday at home when they will host the Lonoke Jackrabb...
Lonoke Defeats Gosnell, 35-7
The Curley Wolves took care of business easy enough last Friday night in the state play- offs by defeating Piggott 62-7, but the biggest game of the year for the Prescott football team is this Friday when Lonoke comes to town.

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