Visit Emmet at lunchtime
Emmet students provide entertainment to students’ parents and faculty every Friday, which is called Fabulous Fun Friday. Everyone is invited to attend this event. Call the school office at 887-2319 for lunch reservations and information.
Rep. available
A representative of the Texarkana Social Security Office will be in Prescott at the courthouse Thursday, Jan. 22. For more information call 800-772-1213.
Need help quiting?
The Arkansas Tobacco Quitline provides knowledge, tools and support for those attempting to kick the tobacco habbit. Call 800-784-8669, Southwest Arkansas Community Development Corporation’s Tobacco Prevention and Information program.
School pageant deadlines
Miss PHS, Mr. PHS, Miss MMS, and Miss PES pageant will be held Feb. 7 at Prescott High School in the auditorium. Interested students need to pick up entry forms from PHS, MMS, PES, Kendra Haynie or Sheila Cannon. A parent meeting will be held Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the high school for those interested in being in the pageant. The deadline for entry forms is January 9. The deadline for payment is Jan. 8.
2008 Citizen of the
Year nominations
The Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce is taking nominations for the 2008 Citizen of the Year. The rules for nominating and selecting Citizen of the Year are as follows: Any Nevada County resident may submit a nomination, the nominee must be a resident of Nevada County or have their business located in Nevada County, nominations and the reason for nominations according to the following criteria: outstanding service to: family, city, county, state, national affairs, church related, fraternal, recreational, industrial and educational oriented services.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, Jan. 15. Please send nominations to: Citizen of the Year, c/o Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 307, 116 East Second St., Prescott, AR 71857.
Food bank open
The First Presbyterian Church of Prescott has become a part of The Emergency Food Assistance program sponsored by the State of Arkansas. The food bank is open on the second Wednesday of each month from 4-6 p.m.
Tutoring at PES
Prescott Elementary School now has after school tutoring for all K-4 students. The schedule is second grade Tues. and Thurs. from 3:45-4:45 p.m.; third grade will be Tuesdays from 3:45-5:15 p.m.; and fourth grade will be Thursdays from 3:45-5:15
Got News?
The Nevada County Picayune accepts information of general interest to the county for publication at no charge.
CASA volunteers needed
The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is a non-profit organization that utilizes community volunteers to advocate for children who are in foster care due to abuse or neglect.
A CASA volunteer is appointed by a judge to provide factual information on behalf of children caught in a difficult legal process. As a CASA you help the judge make a decision that is in the best interest of a child; you become the voice of a child who so desperately needs one in court. In this court system challenged by increasing caseloads, a CASA volunteer can make the single greatest difference in the life of a child. To learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer in your community, please call the CASA district office toll free at 877-893-9793.
Community food pantry
Foodshare Arkansas, a community food pantry, is now open at 960 Hwy 371 West in Prescott. Phone number is 887-3663. Hours of operation are Monday 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and Friday 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. No food is given out after hours.
Please bring the following with you the day you apply: photo ID, social security numbers of all family members, current utility bill showing applicant’s name and address, and income verification on family members. This is for Nevada County and Gurdon residents.
Food pantry open
The food pantry at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church is open the fourth Monday of each month from 10 a.m until noon. For more information, call 887-5672, 887-6530 or 887-5711.
Can tabs needed
Benjamin Culp Chapter Daughter’s of the American Revolution are still taking can tabs to be given to the Schriner’s Hospital for children supplies. Tabs can be dropped off at the Nevada County Picayune office, 100 E. Elm St.
Band Boosters meeting
The Band Booster holds monthly meetings at the Prescott High School band room the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the band program. The meetings usually last one hour.
Patriotic Tree
Family members of those in the military and especially those in the 39th are invited to come by the Prescott/Nevada County Library to view the PatrioticTree done in honor of those in service to our country and to place a star on the tree with the name of their relative.
Disaster programs
Hempstead/Nevada County has been approved for several disaster programs. Livestock Compensation Program for 2005 and 2006 for drought related grazing loses. Livestock Indemnity Program for 2005 and 2006 for extreme heat related livestock deaths. CDP- Crop Disaster Program - for 2005, 2006 and 2007 for drought and freeze related crop losses. Crops must have been covered under crop insurance or NAP. Contact the Hempstead/Nevada County FSA office for more information or to make an appointment at 777-8800, ext. 2.
No-Till Drill available
The Nevada County Conservation District has the No-Till Drill available to rent at Ratcliff Fertilizer on Hwy 371 South, just outside of Prescott. Contracts are available at the conservation office, Monday-Wednesday. Call 887-3210 or go by 204 East Pine Street. If there is no one there call 292-8111.
NA holds meetings
Narcotics Anonymous holds open meetings every Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Prescott. For more information, call 887-2878.
Single parent scholarships
Any single parent who wishes to continue an education may be eligible for a single parent scholarship. Pick up an application at the Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, 116 East Second in Prescott or on the state website at www.arspsf.org. Return the completed forms to the Chamber.
For more information, call Elaine King at 887-3718.
Bricks available
Bricks to honor or memorialize those impacted by cancer are available from Nevada County Library. The program is sponsored by the Nevada County Cancer Association. The brick will be placed either around the flagpole or in the sidewalk at the front entrance of the library. Bricks are $50 each and up to three lines of type may be included. For information or to purchase a brick, contact Judy Duke at 870-703-2689.
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Visit Emmet at lunchtime
Emmet students provide entertainment to students’ parents and faculty every Friday, which is called Fabulous Fun Friday. Everyone is invited to attend this event. Call the school office at 887-2319 for lunch reservations and information.
Rep. available
A representative of the Texarkana Social Security Office will be in Prescott at the courthouse Thursday, Jan. 22. For more information call 800-772-1213.
Need help quiting?
The Arkansas Tobacco Quitline provides knowledge, tools and support for those attempting to kick the tobacco habbit. Call 800-784-8669, Southwest Arkansas Community Development Corporation’s Tobacco Prevention and Information program.
School pageant deadlines
Miss PHS, Mr. PHS, Miss MMS, and Miss PES pageant will be held Feb. 7 at Prescott High School in the auditorium. Interested students need to pick up entry forms from PHS, MMS, PES, Kendra Haynie or Sheila Cannon. A parent meeting will be held Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the high school for those interested in being in the pageant. The deadline for entry forms is January 9. The deadline for payment is Jan. 8.
2008 Citizen of the
Year nominations
The Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce is taking nominations for the 2008 Citizen of the Year. The rules for nominating and selecting Citizen of the Year are as follows: Any Nevada County resident may submit a nomination, the nominee must be a resident of Nevada County or have their business located in Nevada County, nominations and the reason for nominations according to the following criteria: outstanding service to: family, city, county, state, national affairs, church related, fraternal, recreational, industrial and educational oriented services.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, Jan. 15. Please send nominations to: Citizen of the Year, c/o Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 307, 116 East Second St., Prescott, AR 71857.
Food bank open
The First Presbyterian Church of Prescott has become a part of The Emergency Food Assistance program sponsored by the State of Arkansas. The food bank is open on the second Wednesday of each month from 4-6 p.m.
Tutoring at PES
Prescott Elementary School now has after school tutoring for all K-4 students. The schedule is second grade Tues. and Thurs. from 3:45-4:45 p.m.; third grade will be Tuesdays from 3:45-5:15 p.m.; and fourth grade will be Thursdays from 3:45-5:15
Got News?
The Nevada County Picayune accepts information of general interest to the county for publication at no charge.
CASA volunteers needed
The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is a non-profit organization that utilizes community volunteers to advocate for children who are in foster care due to abuse or neglect.
A CASA volunteer is appointed by a judge to provide factual information on behalf of children caught in a difficult legal process. As a CASA you help the judge make a decision that is in the best interest of a child; you become the voice of a child who so desperately needs one in court. In this court system challenged by increasing caseloads, a CASA volunteer can make the single greatest difference in the life of a child. To learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer in your community, please call the CASA district office toll free at 877-893-9793.
Community food pantry
Foodshare Arkansas, a community food pantry, is now open at 960 Hwy 371 West in Prescott. Phone number is 887-3663. Hours of operation are Monday 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and Friday 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. No food is given out after hours.
Please bring the following with you the day you apply: photo ID, social security numbers of all family members, current utility bill showing applicant’s name and address, and income verification on family members. This is for Nevada County and Gurdon residents.
Food pantry open
The food pantry at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church is open the fourth Monday of each month from 10 a.m until noon. For more information, call 887-5672, 887-6530 or 887-5711.
Can tabs needed
Benjamin Culp Chapter Daughter’s of the American Revolution are still taking can tabs to be given to the Schriner’s Hospital for children supplies. Tabs can be dropped off at the Nevada County Picayune office, 100 E. Elm St.
Band Boosters meeting
The Band Booster holds monthly meetings at the Prescott High School band room the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the band program. The meetings usually last one hour.
Patriotic Tree
Family members of those in the military and especially those in the 39th are invited to come by the Prescott/Nevada County Library to view the PatrioticTree done in honor of those in service to our country and to place a star on the tree with the name of their relative.
Disaster programs
Hempstead/Nevada County has been approved for several disaster programs. Livestock Compensation Program for 2005 and 2006 for drought related grazing loses. Livestock Indemnity Program for 2005 and 2006 for extreme heat related livestock deaths. CDP- Crop Disaster Program - for 2005, 2006 and 2007 for drought and freeze related crop losses. Crops must have been covered under crop insurance or NAP. Contact the Hempstead/Nevada County FSA office for more information or to make an appointment at 777-8800, ext. 2.
No-Till Drill available
The Nevada County Conservation District has the No-Till Drill available to rent at Ratcliff Fertilizer on Hwy 371 South, just outside of Prescott. Contracts are available at the conservation office, Monday-Wednesday. Call 887-3210 or go by 204 East Pine Street. If there is no one there call 292-8111.
NA holds meetings
Narcotics Anonymous holds open meetings every Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Prescott. For more information, call 887-2878.
Single parent scholarships
Any single parent who wishes to continue an education may be eligible for a single parent scholarship. Pick up an application at the Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, 116 East Second in Prescott or on the state website at www.arspsf.org. Return the completed forms to the Chamber.
For more information, call Elaine King at 887-3718.
Bricks available
Bricks to honor or memorialize those impacted by cancer are available from Nevada County Library. The program is sponsored by the Nevada County Cancer Association. The brick will be placed either around the flagpole or in the sidewalk at the front entrance of the library. Bricks are $50 each and up to three lines of type may be included. For information or to purchase a brick, contact Judy Duke at 870-703-2689.
Memorial donations accepted
To make a donation to the Nevada County Cancer Association, send a check to Anice Ward, PO Box 622, Prescott, AR 71857.
Include the name of the donor, who the donation is for, and who should receive the acknowledgment card (including the address). Contributions are used to aid cancer patients in Nevada County.
Volunteers needed
Prescott Manor Nursing Center is seeking volunteers, including those willing to Aadopt@ a grandparent or to play piano. For information, contact Sarah Ramos, Activities Director at 887-6639.
VA van available
The VA van is available for mobile veterans in the Prescott area. The van will be leaving each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from Exit 44, Travel America Truck Stop at 6:40 a.m. Park at Southwest corner away from building near the second driveway. To use the service, call 777-4115 two days prior to leaving. To schedule use of the van, you must give name, city, phone, last four digits of social, name and location of clinic, time. The van will be leaving Little Rock after noon but no later than 3 p.m. Please arrive early if possible. This service is free to veterans.
Library memorials
Friends of the Library has established a special Memorial Fund to remember beloved family members and friends. Proceeds from the fund are used to purchase books or magazine subscriptions. To dedicate a new book, visit the library or send information and donation to the Prescott-Nevada County Library, P.O. Box 613, Prescott, AR 71857.
Trade Days vendors
Quality vendors are being sought for Trade Days, the tri-state area=s newest monthly vendors= market. Trade Days are held the second Saturday of each month.
For more information, contact the Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce at 887-6208.
