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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, February 23, 2000 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Priest Kicks Off Census With Visit To County
Every person counts.
McRae Gym Infested; Update Is Given
Termite damage was found at the McRae Middle School gym when it was recently inspected.
Board Looks To Appoint Committee; Honor Staff
Employees in the Nevada School District will soon have their efforts recognized.
Severe Weather Awareness Week Underway
Spring in Arkansas means several things, gardening, warmer temperatures and severe weather.
Nevada Student Charged With Trying To Sell Drugs
A 17-year-old Nevada High School student has been charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Rosston Man Killed In One Vehicle Accident
A 39-year-old Rosston man was killed in a one-vehicle accident Wednesday, Feb. 16.
Tri-Service Seeking Junk; Funds Will Help Schools
Got some junk to get rid of? Don't throw it away and have it wind up in a landfill.
JPs Deny Request To Transfer Funds
A request for the hiring of a second deputy in the Nevada County Tax Assessor's office was denied by the Nevada County quorum court during its regular meeting Monday, February 14.
Mena Squad Defeats Wolverettes In Finals Of 7AAA District
Beating one team twice in a row is tough, beating the same team three times is even tougher.
Representative Sandra Rodgers Announces Re-Election For Seat
State Representative Sandra D. Rodgers of Hope has announced her candidacy for her last term to the House District 28 position representing portions of Nevada and Hempstead Counties in the Arkansas General Assembly.
Living Well
With March and the coming of spring, consumers may want to take a check-up to see how they are managing their finances. Competent financial managers observe basic money management principles. You can begin to see how your finances rate and begin to "march...
Bluff City
Last week's news:
Bodcaw
I received a beautiful yellow rose in a bird vase for Valentine's.
Boughton
Happy birthday to Hetty Lucas Priest of Florida. Hetty is in her nineties and lived in Arkansas most of her life. Last report I had, she still takes the Picayune.
Caney
Bean Rhodes of North Little Rock was the weekend guest of his mother and other relatives here.
Fair Hill
I don't know about all you folks out there, but I have really enjoyed the beautiful weather. Spring time is almost here.
Hillcrest
Bemis and Pat Chappelle visited his mother for her birthday last week.
Oak Grove
Black History program was held at Oak Grove Baptist Church Sun., Feb. 20. The theme was 'A Touch of Our Heritage.' Guest speaker was Dr. Maruie Lee Giles from Magnolia. She really did speak well. She has been all around the world. She is a wonderful woman...
Rosston
Marguerite Williams
Redland
We extend our sympathy to the Cline Compton family. He suddenly passed away on Saturday, the 19th.
Deaths, Funerals
William M. 'Bill' Pratt
Writing Workshop Set
The Artesian Arts League's second writer's workshop will be held March 18 in the Prescott City Hall auditorium. Thirty aspiring writers registered last year and turnout is expected to exceed that this year.
Otwell Is 5th Grade DAR Essay Winner
People all over the world were saddened by the recent death of our first President of the United States, George Washington. He died at home in Mount Vernon on December 14, 1799. He was 67 years old. His parents, Augustine and Mary Washington, preceded him...
Farm and Home
SUGGESTED BEEF CATTLE MANAGEMENT
8K Run Is Set For Arthritis
The Arkansas Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation has announced the 20th annual Alltel Rock Run 8K for Arhtritis will be held April 29 at 8:00 a.m. in Murray Park in Little Rock.
Hughes Part Of Investment Team
What can seven college students find to do with $20,000?
Vasser, Murray Set Wedding For July 15
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Vasser of Prescott are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Vicki Suzanne, to Steven Patrick Murray.
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.
Club News
Rose Garden Club

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