Stories from Wednesday, October 28, 2009

It's Oktoberfest! Frohlichen herbst! (10/28/09)
Colorful costumes and decorations added to the festive atmosphere for Rector High School's final Oktoberfest celebration held Monday night at the Community Center. German students (from left) Daniel Blackshare, Kristie Hardin and Cole Thomas were among a large group of teens who entertained parents and friends with the Alphabet Song, a swing dance and the lively Chicken Dance. ...

Peewees move to playoffs at 8-0 (10/28/09)
Rector will welcome hundreds of visitors this weekend as the city hosts the peewee football district playoffs Saturday. According to coaches and local supporters, this is only the second time a Rector team has advanced to the peewee football postseason and the first time the city has been chosen to host the event...

Boyd gives back with art (10/28/09)
As fall arrives, many people turn their attention toward the holiday season. With the announcement of an auction on a piece of art created especially for the Rector Woman's Club by talented local artist Joel Boyd, it's no wonder anticipation is growing for the season of giving...

Hayes is state finalist for volunteer award (10/28/09)
Kristie Hayes has been named as a monthly finalist for the KARK Community Service Award for her work with local soldiers and their families. Hayes was interviewed by the Little Rock NBC affiliate Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Rector Armory...

Morris excited to attend benefit (10/28/09)
Craig Morris is a talented performer with local ties who is offering his support in strengthening the community by helping those who need it most. In one of his latest projects, Morris has taken to the big screen, performing in the independent film "The River Within."...

Harvest slowed by rains (10/28/09)
The delays continue for local farmers. With a few days free from rain last week, growers were able to get out in their fields to harvest soybeans, rice, corn and, in a few cases, cotton. However, rain has returned to the area, once more slowing down the process...

Peewees triumph in OT (10/28/09)
The Peewee Cougars' sixth grade squad improved to 8-0 on the season and clinched the top seed for the district playoffs slated for this Saturday in Rector with a thrilling 14-8 win over host Gosnell last Saturday...

Cougars downed by Bobcats (10/28/09)
The Cougars ran into a hungry Bobcat squad Friday night in Walnut Ridge, falling to their hosts, 44-14. The win was critical for Walnut Ridge, who solidified their inclusion in the 2A state playoffs...

Juniors fall to McCrory (10/28/09)
Thursday's game at McCrory was a difficult task for the Junior Cougars, as they fell to the 2A-3 conference power 42-0 in a tough matchup made even worse by unyielding rain and muddy conditions...

Things we don't understand about health care reform (10/28/09)
We will be among the first to acknowledge that very few issues in our society are more complicated and difficult to grasp than our health care system...

Holidays are looming (10/28/09)
It really is getting scary. Saturday is Halloween and you know what that means. It means that Thanksgiving isn't far behind and you know what that means. It means that Christmas is just around the corner and you know what that means...

Carl B. Rogers (10/28/09)
Carl B. Rogers, 79, of Festus, Mo., died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at his residence. He was born Nov. 12, 1929, in Rector to the late Obe and Thelma (Hickerson) Rogers. He worked in the maintenance department of the Jefferson County Courthouse for 18 years. He also worked at St. Joe Lead and was a farmer...