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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, September 8, 1999 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Millage Vote Less Than Two Weeks Away
BY JOHN MILLER Time is drawing near for the vote on a millage increase to help the Prescott School District fund renovations and build a new gym. Ron Wright, superintendent of the district, said the telephone survey was successful as the 40-plus volunteer...
Stovall Guilty But Reinstated At Troop G
BY JOHN MILLER
Health-A-Rama Is This Saturday At First Baptist
It's time for the Third Annual Health-A-Rama.
August Rainfall 2.55 Inches Below Normal
BY JOHN MILLER
Bodcaw
Aline Claus
Boughton
Mrs. Willie Hooks
Caney
Ruby Wicker
Hillcrest
Susan Clayton from Texarkana visited her Aunt Estelle Yancey Monday.
Redland
Hazel Meeks
Gertha Big Mama' Slay
Mrs. Gertha Big Mama' Slay, 89, of Prescott died Thursday, August 26, 1999, at Medical Park Hospital in Hope.
ADEQ Seeking Comments
Natural gas gathering stations that emit relatively low levels of pollution would be permitted through a streamlined, general permit as proposed by the State Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). ADEQ is seeking public comment to the plan and had sc...
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.
Letter To The Editor

Taxes and Appraisal

Early Voting Ready For School Election
Absentee voting has begun at the courthouse for the upcoming school election September 21.
Clean-Up At Millwood Is This Saturday, Sept. 11
The Great Arkansas Clean-Up is a statewide event held annually to beautify the state through local cleanup events. The clean-up is managed and carried out by volunteers in each county. This year's event will be held on Saturday, September 11.
Land Auction Scheduled
Commissioner of State Lands Charlie Daniels has announced that the annual auction for Nevada County tax delinquent properties will be held September 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Nevada County Courthouse in Prescott.
Ross To Attend District's Fairs
State Senator Mike Ross of Prescott, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the United States Congress from the Fourth District, has announced plans to attend 26 fairs in 25 counties between now and October 1. All 25 counties are included in the Four...
Disaster Relief Sought By Governor
Gov. Mike Huckabee has requested a federal disaster designation for all 75 Arkansas counties, because of drought conditions.
Literacy Day, Month Will Be Celebrated
September has been designated National Literacy Month. Today (Sept. 8) is International Literacy Day.
PHS Students Ready For Test
Next week on September 14, 15 and 16, students in grades 9 through 11 at Prescott High School will be taking the Stanford 9 Achievement Test.
McMahen, Groce Wed At Corinth Baptist
Kristi Jill McMahen and Jonathan Reid Groce were united in a double ring ceremony at Corinth Baptist Church on Friday, July 16, at 7 p.m. It was officiated by Bro. Billy Russell.
Couple To Wed Oct. 9
Mrs. Cathy D. Sanders, Mr. Gary Wayne Sanders and Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Stuhr, all of Hope announce the engagement of their daughter, Patricia Marie Sanders, to Jeffry Trey Johnson.
Registration, Coke Float Party Is Set
The Melonvine Girl Scout registration and Coke float party will be Saturday, September 11, from 4 to 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Prescott.
Birthday Celebrated
On Friday, August 27, Mr. and Mrs. George Haynie and Matthew honored their daughters and sisters, Laken and Jordan, with a swimming party at the Prescott Country Club to celebrate their 10th birthday.
Into The Void
I have a confession to make  I committed murder recently. It was neatly planned and executed, done with malice, forethought and plenty of premeditation. I'm glad I did it.
Picayunish
Did You Know . . . Perhaps most readers have never given thought to what picayune means, though it has graced the front page of the local newspaper since 1878. It is not very often you see picayune or one of its derivatives used in writing. My only experi...
Curley Wolves Use Strong Second Half To Win Opener Friday
No coach likes to have to come from behind to win a ball game, but when his team is behind, a coach wants to and has to come from behind to win. That was the case Friday night
Hicks, McGuire To Wed September 11
Donald and Linda Sue Hicks of Prescott are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Yolanda Sue, to Nicky Lee McGuire.
Barbara Ann Otwell
Barbara Ann Otwell, 62, of Gurdon died Wednesday, September 1, 1999.
P.E. Red' Cross
P.E. Red' Cross, 69, of Laneburg died Saturday, September 4, 1999 .

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