Stories from Wednesday, November 13, 2002

Piggott veterans organizations held a special ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the veterans monument on the courthouse lawn. Dewey Holcomb, commander of American Legion Post 38; Ed Thompson, commander of VFW Post 4517; and Rose Crafton, president of the VFW Post 4517's Ladies Auxiliary placed the Buddy Poppy wreath at the monument...

The Piggott City Council agreed Monday night to set a public meeting in regards to the issue of whether derby and race cars are applicable under the definitions of the city's vehicle nuisance ordinance and what constitutes a violation of that ordinance...

A family tree may have many branches. They continue to grow and extend well beyond the tree's trunk, but yet they remain connected to the roots buried deep in the soil. "We've always known about Threlkelds in England," said Rubye Threlkeld Wilcox of Piggott...

A Wintertime Cruise, Car Show and Concert has been sceduled for Saturday, Dec. 7 in Piggott. The car show, to be held in the picnic grounds behind Tobacco Shoppe, will begin at noon and last until 6 p.m. Homemade trophies will be given and there will be games and plenty of fun and food for everyone...

LEPANTO The East Poinsett County Warriors capped off their senior night and their regular season with a 49-7 win over the visiting Piggott Mohawks last Thursday night in Lepanto. While Hollywood film crews were in downtown Lepanto during the day preparing Main Street for several days of filming for the upcoming movie, "A Painted House," based on author John Grisham's novel of the same name, EPC head coach Mark Courtney was preparing his team for their first playoff appearance in several seasons.. ...

Vernie DeVaughn Petty, 79, of Greenway died Nov. 11, 2002, at the Piggott Nursing Center. He was born April 20, 1923, the son of the late Lonnie and Geneva Davis Petty. He was married to Geneva Bradford, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Melvin and Charles Petty; and one sister, Imogene Simpson...

Wanda Lucille Moffitt, 77, of Fagus died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, at her home. She was born Oct. 13, 1925, in Fagus, the daughter of the late Sam and Martha Richter Potter. She was united in marriage to Burl Moffitt on Aug. 8, 1952. To this union four children were born.She was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters...

Robert "Bob" Foster, 75, of Piggott, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002 in the Piggott Community Hospital. He was born May 5, 1927, in Jonesboro, Ill., the son of the late John and Mae Channey Foster. He was united in marriage to Ollie Wright on July 10, 1980...

Mary Elaine Farmer, 86, of Piggott, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, in the Piggott Community Hospital. She was born Oct. 13, 1916, in Piggott, the daughter of the late Oliver J. and Bessie Wade Pollard. She was united in marriage to Paul Farmer on March 24, 1940. To this union one son was born...

The annual Christmas Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, on the courtsquare in Piggott. The event is sponsored by the Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce. Entertainment is scheduled throughout the day at the bandstand, including the General Baptist Youth Bells and General Baptist youth choir of Rector, Piggott General Baptist Church, Stix and the Praise Team of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ashley and Candy Williams, Hitts Chapel General Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church of Piggott, Piggott High School band, First Baptist Church youth, and Piggott Cadet Troop 400 and JoAnn Myers.. ...

In Rector Pee Wee basketball action Saturday in a third and fourth grade girls game the Sting beat the Rockets 22-6. Heather Scott and Brittany Lockheart each scored 8 points for the Sting while Emily Cornelison had 4 points for the Rockets. In another third and fourth grade girls game the Mercury defeated the Liberty 26-4. Allison Duncan net5ted 20 points for the Mercury and Misty Gilbee had 2 points for the Liberty...

Despite a valiant second half the Rector Cougars came up short 57-24 Friday night against the Earle Bulldogs at Rector in the Cougar's final game of the year. The first half was all Earle. The Cougars were forced to punt on their first possession. Robin Jones returned the punt 70 yards for a touchdown. At 9:58. When Marcella Weatherspoon made the two point conversion Earle was ahead 8-0...

Denise Paton is a 17 year-old from Roslin-Midlothian, Scotland, who is enjoying her stint as one of five exchange students at Marmaduke High School for the 2002-2003 school year. Since she has already graduated from Beeslack Community High School in Penicuik, Scotland, this school year is really just an adventure for her. "When we graduate, we don't have a big ceremony like they do here in the U.S., they essentially just show us the door," Denise said...

The third annual free Thanksgiving dinner will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 28, at the Rector Community Center. The meal is for anyone in the Rector and Marmaduke school districts. The Rector Public Library will also participate again this year with the collection of food items. ...

Rector's second annual Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the community center. Ken Roden, minister of Fifth and Pine Church of Christ, will give the devotional at this year's service. Other ministers who will participate on the program include:...

A Dodge van stolen last week from the First General Baptist Church on East Ninth in Rector was recovered in Jackson, Mo. Warrants have been issued for a suspect on charges of burglary and theft of vehicle, according to a Rector Police Department spokesman...

The Marmaduke Greyhounds ran their record to 3-1 for the year with a 65-46 win on the road against Armorel last Tuesday. Quarter leads for the Hounds were 16-12, 29-26 and 53-32. John Clark was the Hound's top scorer with 18 points. Shane Jordan scored 17, Josh Bateman 12, Kenneth Barnham 8, Kyle Richey 7, Nick Boggs 2 and Brian Potter scored 1 point...