Stories from Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Credit Piggott head football coach Dave Hendrix with being a good study… and that fact is reflected in his approach to the 2008 season. After watching a couple of talented Mohawk teams blast out of the gate his first two seasons on the job, only to fade down the stretch, Hendrix re-thought his approach. ...

For years, many in the Rector community have had the opportunity to work with Teresa Roofe through the many different organizations and events in which she has been an integral part...

Two families long connected by not only a shared community and history, but also by that greatest bond of all, love, recently were able to bring their descendants together. As part of the Labor Day celebration, Rector native and renowned artist Paul Frets painted a beautifully lifelike portrait of Moses Knight, a beloved figure from the town's past. ...

It was a successful summer for the Rector shooting sport program in its first year of competition. One of the school's two teams, the Pigeon Pounders, earned a trip to the state competition, where they earned their place among Arkansas' elite target shooters...

A decision made to help Clay County save money may yet cost the county in the near future. A former employee has a filed a lawsuit against the county through the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). ...

To the Editor: I felt compelled to write a note congratulating Coach Bucy on his induction into the Rector Sports Hall of Fame. It was an appropriate first choice in the minds of everyone who has known of him, Blackcat basketball, and the town of Rector. ...

To the Editor: An amazing group of young people in our town need some recognition. Several of our teenagers worked in the Community Center kitchen on Labor Day helping to prepare, serve and clean up after the noon meal, which this year drew a record crowd...

To the Editor: Since moving back to Rector a month ago, it has been brought to my attention that several folks have asked the question, "Why in the world did she want to move back to Rector?" I wanted to answer that question since so many inquiring minds want to know! The first question that pops into my mind is, "If Rector is good enough for their home, why isn't it good enough for me?" When folks have lived in an area for a long time, sometimes they lose perspective on what makes their town a great place to live in, and perhaps those folks asking the "why" question have forgotten the very things that make Rector a wonderful community.. ...

The two major parties have concluded their respective conventions. There was the usual hyperbole, bloviating, some memorable soaring oratory and some halting speeches from both factions of our political scene. ...

I'm going to Branson to see Noah the musical at the Sight and Sound Theatre. Deciding what to wear and pack for the overnight bus trip is getting ridiculous. I can't decide what to wear and what to take. I've noticed this dilemma is occurring often lately...