Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

Here are the stories in the Wednesday, June 5, 1996 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Sharkey Leaving Post For New Job

Prescott-Nevada County will soon be losing its economic development officer.

Prison Guards Stabbed By Prescott Death Row Inmate

Two prison guards were stabbed by a death-row inmate Thursday, May 30 at the Tucker Maximum Security Unit.

For Prescott's Water Project --

First Phase Near Completion

In as little as two or three weeks, the first part of Prescott's water and sewer project could be completed.

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HOME OF THE GODS

Recently, the Prescott Middle School Gifted and Talented department researched the seven wonders of the ancient world. Each student then constructed a model of one of these wonders. Sixth grader Megan Taylor, above, won with The Temple of Zeus at Olympia.

PHAROS LIGHTHOUSE

When PMS GT students constructed models of the ancient seven wonders of the world, fifth grader Jill Hubbard won with her rendition of The Lighthouse of Pharos, Egypt. Other wonders include: The Great Pyramid of Giza and the Temple of Artemis at Ephesos.

HANGING GARDENS

Rebecca Barfield, a fifth grade student at PMS, won with her rendition of The Hanging Garden of Babylon, when GT students built models of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Also included among the wonders are: The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and the C...

WATER WORKS

Crews with G&S Construction of Arkadelphia work to line up a boring machine to drill a hole beneath the railroad tracks on Ron Harrod Blvd. According to Jim Sharkey, executive director with the Prescott-Nevada County Economic Development Office, crews wil...

The Board to You

School is out. In reflecting on this past year it is easy to see the accomplishments that have been made. It is also frustrating to see the things that have gone unchanged. Next year is right around the corner and we will do better. For the sake of our...

From the Counselor's Desk

Pass or fail, most students are probably relieved that another school year has ended.

Malone Graduates

Rachel Ann Malone is a recent graduate of Pocahontas High School. Malone is the daughter of John and Sally Malone, and the granddaughter of Leonard nad Faye Black of Waldo and John Malone of Lovington, N.M.

From Rural Mail Route --

Carolyn Palmer Retires

Carolyn Palmer, mail carrier of rural route five, retired on May 31 with more than 30 years of government service.

Franklin Is Math Winner

The United States Achievement Academy announced recently that Carlos Franklin of Prescott has been named a United States National Award winner in mathematics.

Johnson Earns Scholarship To Conway's Central Baptist

T.J. Johnson, a graduating senior at Gurdon High School has been awarded a Dean's Scholarship to Central Baptist College in Conway.

Obituaries

Odis Harris

Odis Harris, 85, of Emmet died Thursday, May 23, 1996, in Medical Park Hospital.

Ronald Leon Tosch

Ronald Leon Tosch, 59, of Prescott died Wednesday, June 29, 1996, in Hope.

Bob F. Wells

Bob F. Wells, 72, of Gurdon died Monday, May 27, 1996.

Opal Burns Nash

Opal Burns Nash, 83, of Chidester died Sunday, May 26, 1996, in Tomball, Texas.

Frederick Tidwell

Frederick Keith Tidwell, 32, of Rosston died Sunday, May 19, 1996.

Coop To Give Refunds

Members of South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative will receive an economic boost of $256,752 in time for back-to-school shopping this summer.

Emmet Students Graduate, Awards Handed Out

An awards and graduation assembly for the Emmet High School was held Thursday, May 23, in the cafetorium.

Emmet Elementary Assembly Is Held

An awards assembly was held Wednesday, May 22, for the Emmet Elementary School.

Workshop For Improving Employment Planned

The single parent/displaced homemaker program will be holding a workshop for those who are interested in improving their chances of employment, learning how to control stress, or preparing for vocational training.