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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, November 24, 1999 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Strategies For Money From Bond Issue Discussed
Financial strategies for the money coming in from the recently passed bond issue were the topic of the day for the Prescott School Board.
Chamber Plans Holiday Events
With the holidays here, the Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce is in full swing.
Jury Seated Monday
A jury has been seated in the murder trial of Linda McKinney.
Clemency Denied For Arsonist
Clemency was denied for Richard Matthew Ward by Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.
Suspect Is Arrested In Robbery Of Baker's
Baker's Best Stop was robbed Tuesday, Nov. 16, but the perpetrator has already been captured and is in jail.
Tax Collections Up, Federal Funds Slow
A Y2K problem could be the reason federal programs are behind in reimbursing the Nevada School District.
City Council Digs Into Municipal Clerks
Figuring out exactly who the municipal clerk works for caused much debate for the Prescott City Council.
Into the Void -- On A Fine Fall Day
Of late it's been more like spring than late fall.
Alabama Youth With Ties To Area Dies In Truck Wreck
A former Nevada County resident was killed in an auto accident in Alabama.
Curley Wolves Start Slow Come From Behind For Win, 34-15
Superior speed, when used right, can defeat superior size.
PHS Sweeps Gurdon
Prescott's junior varsity boys team opened their season with an impressive come-from- behind 63-58 win over Gurdon.
Emmet Sr. Girls Defeat Delight
Emmet's senior girls kept the Eagle teams from being swept in games against the Delight Bulldogs recently.
Nevada Drops Two
Nevada's Blue Jays dropped two of three games to Blevins recently, with the Lady Jays the only team to record a win.
Bluff City
I hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving holiday. Do you ever stop to count your blessings and think of all the things you should be thankful for? Here are just a few things to consider.
Bodcaw
Happy Thanksgiving to all. Get the turkey and all the trimmings ready.
Boughton
I was on cloud nine Monday morning. Our son, Charles, and his wife of Mayesville, S.C., and our grandson, Doug Hooks, of Billingham, Wash., and son, Willie Hugh, have come to spend a few days. All our family, grandchildren and great grandsons are to be he...
Caney
We have some good news and some bad news this week. Bad news, Bro. Tal Webb had an accident Sunday afternoon on Highway 299. It tore up is truck pretty bad. Good news, Bro. Tal was not seriously injured, but he was beginning to feel the effect of his wrec...
Fair Hill
The time is drawing near to get together with our loved ones. Hope that you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Hillcrest
Mr. and Mrs. Pat Combs from St. Louis and Mr. and Mrs. John Byers from Austin, Texas, are here for a few days visiting their mother, Gladys McSwain, and Aunt Carolyn Gilbert.
Oak Grove
I went to church Sunday morning at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Bobby Young preached a soul stirring message. They had a harvest dinner Sunday afternoon. They have a future church there. There are lots of young people. They took a special offering for S...
Rosston
Marguerite Williams
Redland
Some of you may be wondering about me and my electric blanket. Yes, I do have it on, but I'll admit I'm constantly turning it off and on.
Josephine H. Bemis
Josephine H. Bemis, 93, of Prescott died Tuesday, November 15, 1999, at her home.
Floyd B. Piercy
Floyd B. Piercy, 86, of Emmet died Saturday, November 20, 1999, at Medical Park Hospital in Hope.
DeWillis Marchello Young
DeWillis Marchello Alphonso Young was taken in Jesus' arms November 16, 1999, in Semmes, Ala.
County Approved For Program
Nevada County has been approved for the Livestock Assistance Program, (LAP). Applications may be taken immediately through January 21 for losses on pasture.
Volunteers Sought
The tax-aide program, administered by the AARP Foundation and the nation's largest free, volunteer-run counseling and tax preparation service, is seeking volunteers of all ages who want to learn more about individual taxpayer law and help prepare returns ...
Military News
Army Pvt. Carl E. Morgan Jr. has arrived at Fort Knox, Ky., to complete basic combat training.
Farm and Home
Do you have the urge to plant year round? Are your flowerbeds and yard in constant disarray from planting and transplanting? Would you like to be a Master Gardner?
Living Well
This is the season of the year that many people take trips for extended periods of time. It is also the time when burglars do their best work.
Here and There
The third annual Christmas Parade will be held December 9 at 6 p.m. in downtown Prescott. Anyone interested in participating in the parade needs to call the chamber at 887-2101. Deadline to enter is December 3.
Fees To Be Charged By Nevada County Fair Board
The Nevada County Fair board recently met and decided to begin charging for use of the buildings that are used privately and publicly when the fair is not progress.
College News
NeKina Adair, a 1999 graduate or Nevada High School, has been awarded a technical scholarship at the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope. The scholarship is based on an ACT score and grade point average plus a recommendation from a school off...
PES Honor Roll Given
Prescott Elementary School has announced its honor roll for the first nine weeks. They follow by grades.
PMS Honor Roll Released
The Prescott Middle School has announced its honor roll for the first nine weeks. They follow by grades.

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