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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, August 7, 1996 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Nevada Schools Feel Pinch Of Funds; Struggle With Cuts
Transportation could be a problem under the new school funding formula.
Honest Anglers Net $10,000
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Only 4 File For 3 Spots
Four candidates have filed for three positions for the county school boards.
Classes Set To Begin August 19 At Nevada
Two New Instructors Hired
"It's hard to believe it's time for school again," said Rick McAffee, superintendent of the Nevada School District.
Weather Wetter In July
July was wetter than normal, according to local weatherman John Teeter.
Double Murder Trial Date Set
A new trial date has been set in the double murder trial of Joe Louis Dansby.
Summer Vacation Nearing End In Emmet
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School Begins August 19th In Prescott
The Prescott Public Schools will begin Monday, August 19 for students. Classes will start at 8:00 a.m. with a full day. Buses will run regular routes and lunch will be served. Parents should contact Fred Davis, transportaion director, at 887-3221 to de...
Local Cheerleader Honored
Jessie Ward, the daughter of Ned and Karen Ward, has recently been named by the National Cheerleaders Association as an All-American Cheerleader. Jessie is a junior at Prescott High School. She has been a cheerleader for four years. Other activities sh...
National Winner Named
Tyronda Miller has been named a United States National winnner in band.
Interesting County Facts
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Wedding Set for August 10th
The wedding plans of Cynthia DeAnn Smithpeters of Gurdon and Timothy Dean Loe of Prescott have been completed and will take place 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 10 at the First Assembly of God Church in Gurdon.
Miss Smith to Present Back to School Program
Storyteller and author Miss Peaches Smith is coming to Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church to present a back to school motivational program Sunday, August 11, at 3:00 p.m.
Free Flowering Trees Available
Ten free flowering trees will be given to each person who joins the National Arbor day Foundation during August 1996.
SAU Students Honored
Tracie Hughes of Prescott and Michael Clark of Waldo were second place national parliamentary procedures winners at the FBLA-Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., held recently.
Football Camp Opens For Wolves
Football camp for the Prescott Curley Wolves is open, as the team begins its quest to repeat as conference state AA champs.
Football Facts
Editor's note: This is the ninth 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 Curle...
Physicals Set For '96 Athletes
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PHS Schedules Available August 19th
Prescott High School students will pick up their schedules at the tables at the west end of campus on the parking lot beginning 7:45 a.m. August 19.
Teacher Honored
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Obituaries
Annie Ward
Annie Ward, 86, of Rosston died Wednesday, July 31, 1996, at Medical Park Hospital in Hope.
Ora Booth Spears
Ora L. Booth Spears, 84, of Blevins died Wednesday, July 31, 1996, at Medical Park Hospital in Hope.
Mary Lou Craig
Mary Lou Craig, 83, of Prescott died Thursday, August 1, 1996, in Prescott. She was preceded in death by a son, Wayne Craig.
Fred Eulos Riley
Fred Eulos Riley, 72, of Delight died Saturday, August 3, 1996, at his home.

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