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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, February 21, 1996 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Utility Work Advances In Annexed Area
The newly annexed area into the city limits of Prescott will soon have water and sewer services following action by the Prescott City Council Monday night.
Nevada School Board Hears Report
It was a difficult choice for the Nevada School Board.
Prescott Rural Water Project Continues
Prescott's Rural Water Project is alive and well, though sign ups have been slow in coming.
Fire Warning Issued; County Conditions Dry
High winds, accompanied by low humidity and little rainfall have caused conditions to be favorable for fires getting out of control.
Arrests Made; Police Investigate Break-In
One man was arrested and charged with overpossession of alcohol and possession of alcohol without a license Tuesday, Feb. 13.
Potlatch 1995 Fourth Quarter Earnings Up From Year Ago
Potlatch Corporation has announced that its first quarter earnings will be significantly affected by severe cold weather in its operating areas and by heavy flooding in Idaho. Potlatch has timberlands and operating facilities that manufacture wood prod...
Brown Vies For County Judge's Spot
James Roy Brown has announced he will seek the position of Nevada County Judge. Brown is a native of Nevada County
Otwell Seeks Sheriff's Job
Steve Otwell has announced his candidacy for Nevada County Sheriff and Tax Collector. "My 32 years as a resident of this great county, and my affiliation with its law enforcement agencies qualify me for this position," he said in a prepared statement. ...
Sydney DuCharme Seeks Re-Election As Co. Treasurer
Sydney DuCharme announces her candidacy for re-election as Nevada County treasurer.
Jaycees Chapter Forms In Nevada County
A new civic/service organization has formed in Prescott and Nevada County.
In Nevada County From November To December
Unemployment Rate Remains Same
Nevada County's unemployment rate remained the same from November to December 1995.
Battlefield Group Forming
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will hold an organizational meeting beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 24, at the Clark County Courthouse in Arkadelphia to establish a southwest Arkansas Civil War battlefield preservation group, AHPP dir...
Come From Behind For Championship Win
Wolverettes Defeat Gurdon In 7AA Tournament
Prescott's Wolverettes had to play three games in the 7AA District Tournament.
Former Lady Jays Power At SAU
Rachel Young, a 6-0 senior for the Southern Arkansas University Riderettes, is nearing the end of her record-shattering career with SAU.
At SAU In Magnolia
Atkins Spark To Riderettes
Jennie Atkins, a 5-11 inch freshman from Waldo, recently joined the Southern Arkansas University Riderettes and has come off the bench to contribute and provide a spark for the SAU women's team.
Curley Wolves Drop First Game In Tourney
Play Is Close Against Nashville
It was a short trip to the 7AA District Tournament for the Prescott Curley Wolves.
In 7A South Conference Tournament
Blue Jays Dominate Bradley For Championship
Four teams received first place trophies in the finals of the 7A South District Tournament Friday night at Genoa. Four second place trophies were also given to the same teams.
NEVADA BLUE JAYS
The Blue Jays had to come from behind in the semi-finals to beat Fouke, 57-41. The first quarter was a cold one for the Jays, when they missed around 80 or 85 percent of their shots.
NEVADA SENIOR GIRLS
The Nevada Lady Blue Jays have also won a berth to the regional, in spite of only winning two regular season conference games.
Junior Jays Drop Final Game In Tournament; Only Fourth Of Year
The Nevada junior boys finished the basketball season with only four losses against 14 wins. Their last loss came week before last in the finals of the 7A South District Tournament at Genoa. Genoa defeated the junior Jays 41-34.
Culpepper Seeks Prosecutor's Spot
Prescott attorney Duncan Culpepper announces his candidacy for the post of 8th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney.
Obituaries
Elizabeth Beaty
Elizabeth Mae Beaty, 94, of Hope, died Wednesday, February 14, 1996.
Vernice Hubbard
Vernice Bruce Hubbard, 88, of Hot Springs, formerly of Blevins, died Monday, February 12, 1996, in a Hot Springs hospital.
Eunice Butler
Rev. Eunice Butler, 92, of Arkadelphia died Friday, February 2, 1996, in Riverwood Convalescent Nursing Facility in Arkadlephia.
Artie Lewis
Artie Belle Lewis, 86, of Prescott died Sunday, February 18, 1996, at Hillcrest Care Center in Prescott.

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