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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, July 29, 1998 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Residents Want More Info
There will likely be no challenge to the Emmet Water Project.
Residents Want More Info (cont)
plained the rates had been printed on the old cards, but when the new ordinance went into effect, it was left off the printing. There are two cycles of cards remaining, she said, and the new rates can be added on the next printing done.
Festival Successful; Contest Results Given
Prescott enjoyed one of the more successful Chicken and Egg Festivals yet.
Residents Could See Reduction On Electrical Rates
Residents in the city of Prescott will be getting a rate reduction of nearly a two cents per kilo watt hour (KWH) starting in August if the ordinances passes during a special meeting tomorrow, Thursday, July 30.
Distance Education To Be Added In Prescott Schools
Students in the Prescott School District could begin distance education learning with the installation of new technology which will link them with Arkansas School for Math and Sciences in Hot Springs.
Music Performances Set At Mena Mountain
Arkansas's second tallest mountain will come alive with music performances, more than 100 arts and crafts vendors and children's games when Queen Wilhelmina State Park and the Ouachita Arts and Crafts Guild co-host the 10th annual Mountainfest, August 7, ...
Applications Are Sought For Child Care, Financial Aid
Southwest Arkansas Development Council (SWADC) single parent/displaced homemakers program is presently taking applications for the fall semester for financial aid and child care assistance.
Living Well
As food safety has become a concern for many people, it has become increasingly apparent that one key to safe food is to assure that the food is always at the proper temperature. We once thought that food in the refrigerator or freezer was cold enough to...
College News
Katie Lynn Gordon of Prescott has received one of 86 Phi Mu Foundation Scholarships for 1998-99. The scholarships were given to applicants across the United States. She will use the scholarship to study accounting at Southern Arkansas University.
Club News
Nevada County Extension Homemaker Clubs will be planning county fair activities or having a fun filled picnic, at their August meetings.
Bodcaw
Homecoming was Sunday at Bodcaw No. I. James Ross of Laurel, Miss., brought the message. He was a former pastor. We had a good turn out with lots of good eats. We had signing in the afternoon. Bobby Joe and Ann Wright of Texarkana and others were present.
Boughton
We have had about an inch of rain, but it is still hot and dry. We are thankful for what we got.
Caney
Don't forget our revival will be going on at Morris all this week. Bro. David Goodnight will be the evangelist. Services begin at 7:30.
Hillcrest
Mr. and Mrs. Max Raines from Boston, Mass., visited her Mr. and Mrs. Louie Dillard Monday. Mrs. Dillard is her aunt. Mrs. Margaret Rhodes and granddaughter from Rosston visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Dillard, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Travis Dillard v...
Redland
Don't know how much rain we got, but we're sure rejoicing over what we did get.
Deaths
Brooksie Dell Hearnsberger
Brooksie Dell Benson Hearnsberger, 74, of Prescott died July 22, 1998, at UAMS in Little Rock.
Watermelon Festival Draws Near
Long before Hope produced its current bumper crop of governmental chief executives, it was famous for its huge and tasty watermelons.
Encampment Planned
The 177th annual encampment of the Ebenezer Camp Ground near Center Point in Howard County will begin Friday, July 31, at 8 p.m. Daily services will be held at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with afternoon services at 3 p.m. on Sunday and Wednesday.
Registration Planned For Elementary
Prescott Elementary School reminds parents that if you have a child who will attend the school for the 1998-99 school year, you need to register your child as soon as possible.
Couple Plans Nuptials At Hot Springs Arlington For Saturday, August 8
Rev. and Mrs. David O. Mitchell of Benton are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Lynn, of Conway to Randy Joe Cox of Conway. He is the son of James and Carol Cox of Prescott.
PMS Supply List Given
The Prescott Middle School has released its student supply list for the 1998-99 school year.
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.
Top Students From Camp Named
In spite of the unusual July heat,
Students In Athletics Need To Get Physicals
Physicals for students participating in athletics will be Saturday, August 1, at the office of Dr. Charles A. Vermont starting at 7:30 a.m.
Helms Is Dairy Queen
Clark County 4-H member Leigh Helms has been chosen the 1998 Arkansas Dairy Princess.

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