Rector, Arkansas · Saturday, March 13, 2010
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Firefighters train in reloading planes (03/10/10)
Area volunteer firefighters got valuable training Wednesday, March 3, in reloading water into the holding tank of a plane which helps fight wildfires all over Arkansas. Rector and Marmaduke firemen were among a group of about 15 who gathered at the Rector Municipal Airport for the training, conducted by Arkansas Forestry Commission personnel in preparation for the spring 2010 fire season...
Record 450 attend FFA auction, dinner (03/10/10)
A large crowd gathered Saturday night at the Rector Community Center to make the eighth annual FFA Dinner and Auction one of the most memorable events in the organization's history. An estimated 450 people came out for the delicious fish and chicken dinner, with many remaining for the evening's auction...
Soldiers train during special exercise here (03/10/10)
Members of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 39th Infantry Brigade were in Rector this weekend, working hard as part of their ongoing drills. Soldiers operating out of Walnut Ridge joined with those from the Rector Armory to take part in a 10-mile hike which began in town and included rural areas north of the city. ...
And the walls came tumbling down (03/04/10)
The landscape of Rector's Main Street has again changed with the razing Monday of an historic building which for years housed a flower shop. Donaldson's Flowers operated at the location for years, and though there were other owners later, the building continued as a flower business. Watson Construction took down the last walls of the building, which stood as a shell since fire destroyed the interior in the early spring of 2007. (Democrat photo/Ryan Rogers)...
Rector FFA annual event is Saturday (03/04/10)
The Rector chapter of Future Farmers of America (FFA) is preparing for its biggest fundraiser of the year with the group's annual auction and dinner set to take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at the Rector Community Center...
Benson takes part in London parade (03/04/10)
Rector High School senior Chelsea Benson has long been known as a bright, hard-working young lady. With these qualities, the 18-year-old daughter of Bruce and LaVonda Benson was one of four Arkansas cheerleaders chosen to take part in a New Year's Day parade in London, England...
Itchy topic: to spray or not (03/04/10)
The discussion regarding whether to begin spraying for mosquitoes within the Rector city limits continued during Monday night's council meeting. After much discussion, the council decided to invite residents to attend a special meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 to make a decision on the matter...
Tough start to regional tourney for two local teams (02/25/10)
Wednesday's opening round of the 2A North Regional Tournament at Midland were not kind for the local community teams, as both the Rector boys and Marmaduke girls were dismissed in the single elimination event. The Cougars ran into a talented Melbourne squad which was fresh off winning the 2A-2 district title. Rector fell short in the meeting, 64-41...
Coalition addresses issues for younger NEA residents (02/24/10)
What does the 18-35 generation think of the current economic and lifestyle opportunities in Northeast Arkansas and their prospects for the future? Those were questions posed to a group of younger residents in a special seminar held Tuesday of last week at the Paragould Community Center, an event hosted by the Economic Development Coalition of Northeast Arkansas...
New tech in RES classrooms (02/24/10)
The classrooms of today are a technological wonder compared to those of just a decade ago. Students have access not only to computers, but also the latest in educational software often used in helping the leaders of tomorrow learn more...
Governor's rep says Rector project a state model (02/24/10)
A key member of Gov. Mike Beebe's staff said Thursday the Northeast Arkansas Innovative Training Center in downtown Rector is an ideal project for jump starting the economy and providing impetus for jobs growth in the state...
District tourney underway here (02/17/10)
Rector defenders Zach Burleson (front) and Clinton Haley put the defensive clamps on a Marked Tree player in Monday night action in the District 2A-3 basketball tournament being played here this week. The Cougars downed the Indians, 46-32, to advance to an important contest against Buffalo Island Central at 5 p.m. ...
Music department gets donation from Helping Hands Foundation (02/17/10)
A generous gift from the Rector High School Helping Hands Foundation will provide new opportunities for students involved in the Rector High School music department. The high school choir and band will be able to utilize some of the latest technology available in recording the hard-to-capture audio from performances, practices and special events after receiving a high quality recording device last week from the Foundation.. ...
Haley receives Burlsworth Award (02/17/10)
Rector senior Clinton Haley has long been known as a stellar athlete. Now the talented young man is being recognized for his character in addition to his athletic prowess. Haley is the recipient of the Brandon Burlsworth High School Football Award, named for the late memorable Razorback walk-on who set an example by being a top athlete, student and person of strong moral fiber. ...
Miburn claims top prize in lawnmower race event (02/17/10)
Local lawnmower racer Westley Milburn claimed the top prize in a recent event. Milburn, 18, of Boydsville won first place in the Monster Energy Drink Winter Indoor Nationals held Feb. 5 and 6 in Springfield, Mo. Wilburn finished first in the Super Sportsman class, which featured the top performers on the most powerful machines...
Rector Nursing and Rehab welcomes new director (02/17/10)
The staff and residents of Rector Nursing and Rehab have welcomed to the facility new director Debbie Hicks. Hicks joined the Rector staff two weeks ago and has been busy familiarizing herself with her co-workers and the residents under her care...
Elsie M. Blackwood (02/17/10)
Elsie M. Blackwood died February 9, 2010, in Tarboro, North Carolina, after a short illness. She was born August 14, 1922, in Rector, Arkansas, to the late Willard and Ruth Copeland McGinnis of Rector...