Kinder music creates fun for grown-ups
The kids came home singing and swaying, telling of the fun they had at the program either at the Rector Public Library or Rector Elementary School. “It was so much fun,” they said.
November 2022
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Rector Chamber of Commerce luncheon held
A new era for Rector Chamber of Commerce began Thursday at the annual membership lunch meeting held at Rector Community Center, the lunch catered by Pat Mitchell’s Traveling Wisk. With tribute remarks to previous and early Chamber leaders, Executive Director Crystal Williams gave the annual report to the membership.
Mohawks fall to Palestine-Wheatley
Last Friday at Palestine-Wheatley was a game that got away from the Mohawks when the Patriots scored on the first possession of the game to take a 6-0 lead. Over the rest of the half and early into the third quarter, the Mohawks had four scoring opportunities that they didn’t capitalize on that kept them from taking the lead.
Downtown Playhouse to stage “The Mousetrap”
An Agatha Christie mystery takes the stage starting in November, as the Downtown Playhouse in Pocahontas presents “The Mousetrap.” Tickets are now on sale for the production, which opens Nov. 5 and is scheduled to run through Dec. 3.
American Red Cross needs donors
The American Red Cross urges blood donors of all types and those who have never given before to book a time to give blood now and help keep the blood supply from dropping ahead of the holidays. People of all blood types are needed, especially platelet donors and those with type O blood – blood products that are critical to keeping hospitals ready to help patients depending on transfusions in the weeks ahead.
Sugar cookie class to be held Nov. 15
Holiday season is almost here and just in the nick of time Pat Self will be teaching a workshop on making her famous sugar cookies. Class will be offered at the Piggott Community Center at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 with a fee of $15 per person. HPMEC is sponsoring the event which has limited class space. There will be a hands-on demonstration with samples to take home (bring your own container). Class fee must be paid at the time of registration. For more information you may call 870-598-3484.
IT HAPPENED HERE YEARS AGO….
1982 Sectional Manager/Postmaster Bonnie Eldridge has announced that Scot Sale, Piggott postal clerk, has been selected to serve as officer in charge postmaster at the Knobel post office. At the Carolyn Theatre this week, “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”.
Extension Homemakers plan indoor yard sale
Clay County Extension Homemakers are sponsoring an indoor yard sale to be held from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Sparklight hoodie drive underway for PHS
Sparklight, in conjunction with Piggott High School, is having a drive to fill student resource supplies. The goal is to collect 50 new or gently used hoodies through Nov. 18. For each hoodie collected, Sparklight will match with a ten-dollar donation up to $500 for the school to purchase additional items which students need most. Hoodies may be dropped off at the Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce office by the railroad tracks or at the Sparklight office located at 155 South Third Street.
Mitchell Cemetery plans benefit yard sale
A benefit yard sale for Mitchell Cemetery in Greenway will be held Nov. 3, 4 and 5 at the Mitchell Cemetery kitchen on the Greenway Picnic grounds. The sale will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. For more information contact Jane Cook at 870-324-0236.