Additionally, our local teen shooting star is Derek Brown, 15 , who recently earned first place awards in the Grand American  Trap Shooting competition. Derek is a member of the 5 Rivers Trap Club and has only been shooting for a couple of years.
Along with those stories we also feature youth bowling, skydiving by some local daredevils and Dutch oven cooking.
       Our Centenarian, Marie Davis, 102, celebrated another birthday and she just keeps on keeping on. She was feted with a party and friends dropped by to congratulate her on another milestone. Legacy Hospice was the host for Business After Hours, which was held in the Old Historic Randolph County Courthouse.  Legacy Hospice, located in Walnut Ridge, provides end of life care for patients in Northeast Arkansas.
       Pocahontas Family Medical Center recently expanded their building to double its original size. An open house was held to show off their new facility to the public. Pictures of those attending are in this issue. Traveling stars features four local folks on a three-week trip to Italy. We are sure you will enjoy their story and the photos, too.
        As always, we enjoy bringing Stars to you, our loyal readers. We hope you will continue to let us know about events, milestones, and people with unusual talents or abilities or just about anything on the social scene.
     e're excited that this issue will appeal to our readers who like the outdoors and other types of sports that are not your traditional types like baseball, football or basketball.
        Clifton, who has been racing for many years, has introduced others to the craft and serves as an instructor. With our county's five rivers -the two used by the racers are the Eleven Point and Black River - we should be more involved in river recreations. We appreciate Clifton sharing his story with our readers.
       Clifton Rickey was instrumental in getting the United States Canoe National Championship races to come to Randolph County three years ago. He has now secured the USCA to return to our area for the 2010 races.
Cover Story Canoe Enthusiast wins races
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Local Teen is shooting star
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Around Town Bowling
Marie Davis celebrates 102nd birthday
Dutch Oven cooking with Heather
Traveling Stars in Italy
Photo Cover by Susan Thielemier
Clifton Rickey canons near the Black River Bridge in Pocahontas
Skydiving
Vol  1               Number 8
2009 September Issue
Business After Hours