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  • Joined: August 30, 2022
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Quilting workshop planned

Quilting, a popular pastime, joined together not only pieces of fabric, but people’s lives. With this in mind, a Beginners Quilting Workshop has been planned at Powhatan Historic State Park. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, and the registration fee is $15. Organizers note participants will learn the basics of quilting: from piecing the squares, layering the quilt, and the quilting stitch. Fee includes all materials and class size is limited. Those wanting more information, or to register, may contact Powhatan Historic State Park at 870-878-6765 or by email at powhatan@arkansas.com

John J. Pershing VA to host Veteran Art Exhibit

John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will host a Veteran Art Exhibit Sept. 12 through 16, featuring the works of local Veteran patients. Any patient of the medical center is eligible to participate in the local exhibit, which is open to 51 visual art categories. The exhibit will take place in the main lobby of the Poplar Bluff facility.

RHSSHOF announces 2022 inductees

The Selection Committee of the Rector High School Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the 2022 inductees into the Rector High School Sports Hall of Fame. The organization has four categories from which inductees may be selected: athletes, coaches, teams, and other.

MURRAY HEADED TO NATIONALS

Lane Murray, son of Johnna Murray and Kevin Murray, ranked third in the 11 and under in the Arkansas PGA Junior Tour in Little Rock on July 19. This qualified Lane to compete in the Nationals in Tulsa on August 1 and 2.

5TH ANNUAL MOHAWK FOOTBALL GOLF TOURNAMENT WINNERS

The fifth annual Mohawk Football Golf Tournament was held Thursday, July 21 and attracted 15 teams, over 60 golfer and 55 sponsors. The 2022 winning team 19 under included from left: Trey Gossett, Daniel Gossett, Dale Crawford and Chad Stallcup. (Courtesy photo)

MISS ST. FRANCIS & COURT 2022

Kaydee Taylor (center) was crowned Miss St. Francis 2022 at the annual picnic Saturday. She is the 16-year-old daughter of Johnny and Amanda Payne of Kennett. First alternate was Sophia Hill (second from right), the 16-year-old daughter of Corbin and Shannon Hill of Rector. Avery Smith (second from left) the 16-year-old daughter of Leah and Andy Smith of Gobler was second alternate. Third alternate was Bethany McNeely (far right), 16 of Rector. Her parents are Shane and Ginger McNeely. Fourth alternate was Abbey Beck (far left) the 17-year-old daughter of Angela Stokes and Jeff Beck of Rector. See story on page 2. PHOTO O BY GAYLA JOHNSON

KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS TO PERFORM AT CLAY COUNTY FAIR

The Clay County Fair Association will present The Kentucky Headhunters at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Clay County Fairgrounds Arena. Special guests will be The Comancheros and Joe Bateman and the Dream Killers will be the opening act. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling 870-598-4524 or 870-598-4376. The fairgrounds are located at 658 East North Street in Piggott at the corner of East North Street and Garfield Avenue.

Annual Greenway School reunion scheduled

The annual Greenway School reunion will be held beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, at the Piggott Diner. Organizers encourage all former students to attend, and noted the event will be Dutch Treat. Those wanting information may contact Jane Cook at 870-324-0236.