Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

Here are the stories in the Wednesday, October 27, 1999 edition of Nevada County Picayune

City Looks Into ADA Compliancy

Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was a hot topic for the Prescott City Council Monday, Oct. 18.

Nevada Board Looks At Reassessment

Reassessment reared its ugly head at the Nevada School Board meeting Thursday night, Oct. 21.

Chamber Holds Annual Meeting; New Board Members Named

It's been a busy year for the Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce.

Into The Void

Take Care Of My Planet

This is my planet and if you don't want to take care of it leave.

Picayunish

If You Received . . .

We receivedseveral telephone calls last week about the July 7 edition of the Nevada County Picayune arriving Monday in Emmet and Waldo and Tuesday in Camden. Other calls kept coming in from Bryant, Camden, Magnolia and Conwa...

Eileen E. Gray

Eileen E. Gray, 75, Jonesboro died Wednesday, October 20, 1999, at her residence. She was a native of Corby North Hamptonshire, England, and had lived in Newport before moving to Jonesboro.

Glendene Cox Haynie

Glendene Cox Haynie, 84, of Prescott died Wednesday, October 20, 1999.

Nell Dillard Hiett

Nell Dillard Hiett of Bossier City, La., passed away Monday morning, October 25, 1999 at Grace Home, a hospice.

Bluff City

It's getting about time for that first killing frost, so we had better keep an ear tuned to the weather if we want to harvest those late tomatoes.

Bodcaw

Helen Rogers of Paris, Texas, visited her sister-in-law, Norris Daniels. They then went to Conway to a state singing convention. They had a great time. It is scheduled to come to Hope for next year.

Boughton

We extend our sympathy to the loved ones of Glendene Haynie. Her funeral was Saturday at Liberty Church. She was buried in Liberty Cemetery.

Caney

I would remind you of our fourth Thursday evening singing this week. We invite you to comes as this will be the last singing of the year and last singing in this century.

Fair Hill

I have changed the title of the news, so I could cover the Pleasant Hill, Nubbin Hill and Fairview area.

Hillcrest

Those visiting Myrtle Hastings this week were Shirley Nicholson, Cotton and Brandy Hastings and Jim and Gloria Hastings from Little Rock.

Oak Grove

Flowers are still pretty. Our lives is just like flowers. Here today and gone tomorrow.

Redland

This weather is so confusing. I put my electric blanket on, then it turns hot and then off the blanket comes.

Prescott Graduate Pens Book

Prescott High School graduate David Osborn recently wrote and published Squirrel Dog Basics: A Guide to Hunting Squirrels with Dogs. He is the son of Mrs. Pat Hignight of Prescott.

State Looks Into Nursing Home Industry

A legislative subcommittee has been appointed to study state regulations on licensing new nursing home beds.

Telemarketing Restrictions

The state attorney general's office is on schedule to implement restrictions on telemarketing by January 1, 2000, an official reported during a legislative committee meeting. The attorney general will compile a list of people who do not wish to be called ...

Stop Taxing Property

Property tax apologists argue that raising sales tax to replace property tax would hurt the poor. Consider the following:

Levelized Billing Wanted

Would you, the Picayune, kindly ask the Mayor and City Council if after buying all new computers for the city and city utilities if they can offer level payment for Prescott electric and water to help the elderly and poor?

SAU Students Visit NY

A group of 14 business students from Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia recently got a closer look at the world of finances than most textbooks provide. The group from SAU toured several financial institutions in New York City, which proved to be a ...

Living Well

Fall is one time families with children must carefully manage spending. First, August means buying school supplies and clothing for growing kids. There is little time to recover from paying these expenses before holiday buying begins.

Avoid Morning Rush

When you get to work, are you already frazzled? Is your attitude and work performance affected by the morning chaos that occurs at home, trying to get you and your family out the door to face another challenging day?

John Mark Huckabee Heads Organization

Gov. Mike Huckabee's son, John Mark, has been named chairman of the Youth for Forbes organization for the state of Arkansas.

Hicks Wins Event

When Tommy Hicks of Bodcaw began shooting sporting clays during the summer of 1990, he thought it was fun because it was a simulation of bird hunting.

Artbeat

When you think of art what comes to mind? Black tie, high brow, rich and snooty people listening to Bach, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, going to watch Madame Butterfly or Nutcracker, or going to see the works of Picasso, Michelangelo or Monet? Wh...

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.

Engagement Told

Ronald and Janet Huett of Emmet are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah, to Judd Thomas, son of Spencer and Jackie Thomas of Marion, Iowa.

Reunuions - McNeely Family

The McNeely family reunion was well attended on October 10.

Revival Is Set

Evangelist Randy Caldwell will be ministering at First Assembly of God Church in Prescott October 28 and 29 at 7:00 p.m.

Angel Tree Is Planned By DHS

Nevada County Department of Human Services (DHS) is sponsoring a Christmas angel tree for Nevada County's needy children.

Rose Garden Club

On October 19 the members of Rose Garden Club enjoyed a day at DeGray State Park near Arkadelphia.

Military News

Navy Airman Carlos Welch, son of Ivory and Kay Currey, of Prescott is one of more than 370,000 active duty sailors celebrating the navy's 224th birthday this month. Welch is currently forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ki...

Performances Planned

The Tell-A-Tale Troupe of The Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock will perform Beauty and the Beast Friday, November 19, at 9:30 a.m. in the Prescott Elementary School activity center.

Cornelius Is Tabbed For Movie Role

Brooke Cornelius had a big surprise just two days before her sixth birthday.

PHS Defense Mauls Mena

Terry Woodley rushed for 205 yards offensively Friday night to lead the Curley Wolves in a 33-7 victory over the Mena Bearcats.