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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, February 28, 1996 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Four Emmet Homes Raided
Saturday Night Fire Of Vehicle And Trailer Being Probed
Rumors have recently been spread concerning law enforcement in Emmet.
Sheriff Dispels Rumors
According to rumors, there is no law enforcement in Emmet.
Wolverettes Win Regionals
Advance To State Basketball Tournament At Vilonia
Before high school basketball season started, Prescott's senior girls were tabbed to finish fourth in the 7AA conference.
Advance To State Basketball Tournament At Vilonia (cont)
and the Lady Owls hit 14 of 23 tries.
Board Studies Scores
Results Of Survey Given By PHS Principal
Prescott School board members studied Stanford Achievement Test-8 (SAT) scores during its regular board meeting Tuesday, February 20.
Pancake Breakfast, Auction Set For Saturday At Emmet
An all you can eat pancake breakfast will be held March 2 at Emmet School. Breakfast will be served from 6:30-10:00 a.m. The price is $4 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under.
McLelland, Tyree Earn Promotions At Bank
Two employees at the Bank of Prescott have been promoted, according to a release from the bank.
Valentine Royalty Named
At Prescott Middle School Dance
Eight Prescott Middle School students were selected to be a part of the Valentine royalty at the school recently. The students were nominated by their classmates and voted on by the student body with pennies counting as votes.
Deaths and Funerals
Marcelle Koehler
Marcella Koehler, 74, of St. Charles, Mo., died Saturday, February 17, 1996, in DePaul's Hospital in St. Charles after a lengthy illness.
Franklin Ramsey
Franklin Ramsey, 86, of Hope died Thursday, February 15, 1996, at his home.
Winnie Belle Loe
Winnie Belle Loe, 89, of Prescott died Saturday, February 24, 1996.
Jessie B. Keesee
Jessie B. Keesee, 93, of Odessa, Texas, formerly of Prescott, died Sunday, February 25, 1996, in Odessa.
Pre-Schoolers Hopping For Easter Seals
First Presbyterian Preschool in Prescott is participating in the 12th annual HOP-N-ING, a special project designed to help young children develop an understanding of disabilities and at the same time raise funds for Easter Seals.
PHS Track Schedule Is Given
Listed below is the complete schedule for all eight track and field squads.
Student Honors Given At Recent Banquet
The state championship football banquet held earlier this month featured a guest speaker, a good meal, highlight tapes, but more importantly each player was recognized and honored for team and personal accomplishments.
State Indoor Track Meet Is Saturday
The third annual ATCA State Indoor Track and Field Championship meet will be held this weekend at the University of Arkansas facility in Fayetteville. The Wolves will be competing in several events.
Nevada Blue Jays Lose In First Round
Nevada's trip to the regional tournament in Bearden was short, yet bitter.
Prescott High Baseball Season Begins Monday With Gurdon Tournament
What kind of baseball team will the Curley Wolves field for the 1996 season?
'M. Bard' Tour Set
From Shakespeare's cannon of lyrical miracles came M. Bard, Arkansas Repertory Theatre's 1995-1996 educational touring collage, which was performed at Prescott High School auditorium on Friday, February 23. All juniors and seniors from Nevada, E...
Emmet Names Honor Roll
The students named to the honor roll for the fourth six weeks at the Emmet Public Schools are listed below by grade.
Butler Seeks Re-election
Barbara Butler takes this opportunity to announce her candidacy for re-election as Nevada County Assessor.
Jack House Is New Candidate For Co. Judge
`Coach' Jack House announced his candidacy for Nevada County judge to the Picayune.
Variety Show Held Valentine's
On February 15, the Prescott Middle School had a Valentine variety show. The show was a great success. Many people attended the program to support the participants. The show brought in approximately $700. During the show guests were served from a menu ...
New Goals Up At PMS Campus
Last week, Mr. Cannon from the high school brought students to put up basketball goals for the fifth and sixth grade playground.

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