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Here & There . . . News That Matters To Nevada County

New Liberty Baptist Church in Emmet will have a gospel music concert Saturday, May 12, at 7 p.m. featuring Renewal' praising Jesus in song.

There will be no charge for admission, but a love offering will be taken. For more information call 870-887-2888 or 887-1881.

The Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce is asking for help from local artists. Ida Haynie has purchased chickens (plastic) that need to be painted and decorated for the Chicken and Egg Festival. The chicks will then be put them around town in different businesses to promote the festival.

Go look at the one at the Bank of Delight.

Call the Chamber at 887-2101 for more information or to pick up your chicken.

Orlando and Amber Franklin Jr. are proud to announce the birth of their son, Keonte DeAnthony, born Thursday, April 26, 2001, at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia. He weighed seven pounds and four ounces and was 20< inches long.

Grandparents are Orlando Franklin Sr. of Prescott, Patricia Franklin of Rosston, Ann Hill of Prescott, Jerry Hill of Delight and Samantha Hill of Delight.

Big brother Devante and sister Destany welcomed him home.

The Sweet Home Church, located between Prescott and Blevins on Highway 371, will hold its annual homecoming services May 13. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. The morning message will be brought by Bro. Lynn Heckman.

Lunch will be served. There will be singing in the afternoon. Everyone is invited to attend.

The Sweet Home Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting immediately following the homecoming services May 13.

The church is located on Highway 371 between Prescott and Blevins. Everyone interested in the cemetery is urged to attend.

The former Cale School will have a reunion Saturday, May 26, at Cale City Park and Community Center.

Anyone who ever attended school at Cale and their family members are welcome. Festivities will begin at 10 a.m. A catering service will furnish the meal.

Todd and Traci Rucker of Prescott are proud to announce the birth of their son, Johnny Trey, born Tuesday, May 1, 2001, at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia. He weighed seven pounds and 14 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Everett and Lee Jones of Prescott and Johnny and Donna Rucker of Sparkman. Big brothers Trevor, Tyler and Reed welcomed him home.

Alliance Insurance will host the Chamber coffee Wednesday, May 16, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Alliance Insurance office at 117 East Main. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

The beautification committee of the Prescott/Nevada County Chamber of Commerce is working on a project and needs your help. Thirty empty gallon milk jugs  not need the tops are needed. If you have an of these you may drop them off at the Chamber office. If you have any questions call 887-2010.

The Nevada County Extension Service and the Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce will host a planning meeting for the area farmers Monday, May 21, at 6:00 p.m.

The meeting, which will be held at the Extension office on Highway 67 South, will decide when to start the farmer's market. Vegetable and fruit growers are welcome to attend. Call 887-2818 or 887-2101 for more information.

Sight and sounds of Latin America will be coming to Prescott when Embajadores de Cristo (Ambassadors of Christ), a group of men from the Rio Grand Bible Institute, will present an inspirational program of singing and instrumental music at First Baptist Church, located at 201 East Main.

The service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16. Admission is free, an opportunity to give to a love offering for the group will be provided.