Stories from Thursday, April 30, 2009

Rector concert has big lineup
Foundation bringing top artists for Aug. 4 event (04/30/09)
The Rector High School Helping Hands Foundation soon will bring to the Rector stage a powerful lineup of internationally-known artists, including: Dailey & Vincent, one of Nashville's hottest new bluegrass gospel groups; Guy Penrod, one of America's top gospel singers; The Isaacs, an extraordinary group whose music fuses bluegrass, gospel and country, and Russ Taff, multiple Grammy winner and gospel great, who was a part of the Foundation's first concert last year.. ...

Mary Linam is Honored Lady of 2009 (04/30/09)
A tribute to the Rector Woman's Club Honored Lady of 2009, Mary Linam, was held Sunday, April 19, at the Rector Community Center. Approximately 65 people attended the ceremony. During the event, Linam was presented with a plaque honoring her recognition by member Ethel Stafford Cox. ...

Runway resurfacing (04/30/09)
Work began last week on resurfacing of the runway at the Rector airport, one of several airport improvements made possible through a $328,590 grant awarded to the city in March by the Arkansas Aeronautics Commission. Delta Asphalt of Paragould is doing the resurfacing work at a cost of $333,800. The 90/10 matching grant also will pay for fencing and a gate for security.

Chamber fish fry is Thursday (04/30/09)
The entire community is invited to attend this year's Rector Area Chamber of Commerce banquet to recognize those who volunteered their time during the recent ice storm and to simply celebrate the manner in which the community responded to the disaster...

Local business helping Rector man fulfill dream (04/30/09)
A Rector man is one step closer to realizing his dream thanks to the long reaching arms of a local business. Dean Ferguson hopes to move to Costa Rica. The Rector native recently visited the Central American country to view properties he could potentially purchase. ...

Relay For Life raises over $35,000 (04/30/09)
The 11th annual Clay County Relay For Life raised over $35,000 for the fight against cancer. Held Saturday at Heritage Park in Piggott, the event featured a number of teams which competed to raise the most funds...

Hounds headed for state tourney (04/30/09)
The Marmaduke Greyhounds punched their ticket for the Class 2A State Baseball Tournament with a 13-5 win over Cotter in the first round of the 2A North Regional Tournament Saturday in Walnut Ridge...

Flu scares and history (04/30/09)
Tradition has it that the British forces occupying early America purposely gave blankets taken from smallpox victims who had died to the Indian tribes which had been at war with them. The poor Indians were wiped out because they had no immunity to the virus...

San Antonio or bust (04/30/09)
I just toured America. That is, I toured about 2,000 miles of it. There were 28 of us, not counting the tour bus guide, Barbara, and bus driver, Wayne. We left Piggott for San Antonio, Texas, on April 19 for a seven day adventure...

Doris Thanner (04/30/09)
Doris Thanner, 65, of Arlington, Texas, formerly of Rector, died Friday, April 10. She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends. Her zest for life and willingness to help others made her a very unique and special person. She touched the Heart and Soul of all she was dear to. She will be dearly missed by family and friends. She remains in our hearts and thoughts forever...

Leroy Shreeves (04/30/09)
Memorial services for Leroy Shreeves, 81, of Paragould, formerly of Marmaduke, who passed away on April 23 in the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, were Sunday, April 26, at 1 p.m. in the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Marmaduke with Kevin Edgar officiating...