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Rector, Arkansas ~ Sunday, May 11, 2008
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Downtown Rector comes alive
(05/08/08)One of the main goals for the renewal of the popular Mayfest celebration in Rector was to bring back life and activity to the downtown area. That was accomplished beautifully Saturday as the big event drew a nice crowd to the Rector Downtown Park for children's games, music, a pageant, political speeches and just an all-around good time... 
Rector girls among new WEO officers at Williams Baptist College
(05/08/08)Two Rector girls are among officers of the Williams Educators Organization (WEO) at Williams Baptist College in Walnut Ridge. Sarah Simpson was chosen as secretary/treasurer of the organization and Nikki Carpenter as vice president. ... 
Lawnmower races wow crowd
(05/08/08)A crowd of around 200 people gathered at the Rector Arena Sunday to see the students of Jason Murray's Small Gas Engines class put their studies to the test in their second annual lawnmower race. Those present received an added bonus, as members of the Arkansas Lawnmower Racing Association, featuring Rector native Kinley Gatewood, also held four races on the day... 
Artistic expression a lifelong passion for Rector native
(05/07/08)(Editor's note: This feature story on artist Paul Frets first appeared in the Clay County Democrat in 2004. It is being reprinted at this time in recognition of Frets' recent trip to Rector to visit with local students and in advance of his show during this year's Labor Day celebration. It was written by staffer Jennifer Vernon)... 
Harps makes Helping Hands contribution
(05/07/08)Shayne Roofe, the store manager for Harps in Rector, presented a $5,000 check to Helping Hands Foundation board members on Monday. The company, which has 53 stores in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri, has raised more than $1 million dollars for charities through its annual Charity Golf Classic. The funds are then distributed among the stores to be turned back into the communities in which they are a part... 
Students recognized at Academy Choice banquet
(05/07/08)The talented young men and women of the Rector High School drama department received recognition for their many hours of work and overall dedication to bringing the arts to their community during the 32nd annual Academy Choice Awards held Saturday night in the school cafeteria... 
Dollar General opens doors at new location
(04/30/08)For months, Rector residents have seen the construction of the new Dollar General store take place at its new location where Main Street meets Highway 49. The wait now is over as the new store opened Monday morning, April 28... 
Local art students win state honors
(04/30/08)Rector High School seventh grader Amber Christensen won second place and RHS sophomore Chelsea Benson third place at a gathering Saturday to celebrate art at the conclusion of the Rockefeller Institute's third annual "Arts in the Air" student art contest, held at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on Petit Jean Mountain near Morrilton... 
Moses Knight remembered- Noted artist from Rector at work on special portrait
(04/30/08)He was a small uneducated black man, for years the only person of his race in Clay County. He was of modest means, kind, unassuming and gentlemanly. Yet this quiet man, who lived all his days in the same spot northwest of Rector, made an enormous impact on all who met him...
It's time for Mayfest 2008
(04/30/08) Excitement is building as Rector anticipates the return of its popular Mayfest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Rector's beautiful Downtown Park. The day of fun will include pets, games, music, refreshments, a pageant, political stump speeches and a big merchants drawing...
Mayfest slated downtown on May 3
(04/22/08) Pets, games, music, refreshments, a pageant, political stump speeches and a big merchants drawing -- it's all there on the agenda for the return of the popular Rector Mayfest. The event will get underway at the Downtown Park at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3...
Rector earns spot in state ADN program
(04/22/08) Rector officials learned Monday that the city has been accepted into the Arkansas Downtown Network program, a division of Main Street Arkansas. The designation came following a highly-competitive process that included eight other communities across the state, all but one larger than Rector... 
Regions Bank ungergoes renovation, donates key historic items to city
(04/22/08)The Rector branch of Regions Bank recently underwent a major renovation on its building at 400 Main Street. The company and its employees have a rich history in the location. Construction on the building which houses Regions began in 1924 and was finished the following year. ... 
In planning for local show, noted artist makes RHS visit
(04/14/08)Rector native Paul Frets is a success story known to several in town. Frets, an established artist who not only achieved the dream held by many with the creation of his artwork, also is helping others in Rector have the opportunity to reach their own dreams through his work with the Rector Helping Hands Foundation... 
Chamber Banquet a success
(04/14/08)Community and business leaders from northeast Arkansas were in town Tuesday evening, April 8, to take part in the annual Rector Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet at the Rector Community Center. This year's event featured special guest Richard Davies, executive director of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. ... 
Rector couple Honored Survivors
(04/14/08)Ernie and Dorothy Chittick of Rector are fully aware of the struggle involved with battling cancer. The couple has not only had to contend with the threatening, life-changing illness, they've both come through their bouts with cancer. Through their successful efforts in fighting against the disease, Dorothy and Ernie have been named the Honored Survivors of the 2008 Clay County Relay For Life... |
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