Stories from Wednesday, February 10, 2010

RHS Homecoming 2010 (02/10/10)
Members of the Rector High School 2010 Basketball Court who were recognized during a special ceremony held Friday evening are, from left: Front- Little Mr. and Miss RHS Drew Henderson and Morgan Garner. Second row- seventh grade maid Lindsay Shelton, eighth grade maid Bailey haney, freshman maid Kayla Bond, queen Teagan Clifton, senior maid of honor Kaitlin Vangilder, senior maid Brittany Shelton, junior maid Skyler Bradshaw and sophomore maid Melissa Weaver.Back- escorts Adam Dinkins, Landon Crancer, Daniel White, basketball king Zach Burleson, escorts Dustin Smith, Clinton Haley, Kirk Horton and Zach Gilbee.. ...

Two with Rector ties on top TV shows (02/10/10)
Two talented Rector High School graduates were watched by millions of viewers on television Wednesday evening, Feb. 3, as 2008 RHS grad Hope Johnson performed on American Idol and Mike Randleman, who graduated from RHS in 1980, appeared as a guest star on the popular CBS drama Criminal Minds...

Neither snow, nor rain... (02/10/10)
With temperatures hovering in the lower to mid 20's and a stiff northwesterly wind blowing at about 20 miles per hour over a fresh two to three inches of snow, there were few out and about early Tuesday morning to either admire or scowl at the latest blanket of white which covered the area Monday afternoon and evening. ...

She's got spunk and big talent (02/10/10)
While it's difficult to go unnoticed in a small town, Rector senior Destinei Heathcott has worked hard to stand out even more. The 17-year-old daughter of Jason and Becky Pruett Lindsey and Scotty and Tammy Heathcott of Dyersburg has made her presence known through her performances as a singer, an athlete and an active student...

Snow again blankets area (02/10/10)
Rector and the surrounding area were again covered in snow early this week as another winter storm moved through Arkansas, leading to cancellation of classes at schools throughout northeast Arkansas...

Cougars net key wins over BIC, Riverside (02/10/10)
The Cougars added to their momentum Friday night in Rector, coming away with a 38-37 win over Buffalo Island Central for the homecoming victory. Sophomore Brandon Steven had a huge night for the Cougars. Stevens made a potentially game-saving block in the paint an instant before the final buzzer sounded, keeping the one-point margin of victory secure...

Shooting woes hinder girls in pair of conference losses (02/10/10)
Thursday evening's Senior Night matchup with BIC was a difficult one for the Lady Cougars, as they were downed in Rector by their conference foe, 62-43. The guests took control early, starting the game with a 13-0 run over the opening 3:30...

Gridlock threatens nation's well-being (02/10/10)
It seems more and more observers of the national political scene are starting to realize the devastating effect on the future of our citizens due to irrational partisan gridlock. There seemed to be a glimmer of optimism developing recently when the Republican leadership hosted President Barack Obama for a question-and-answer session on his policies and goals. ...

Distaff note (02/10/10)
In olden times, women would sit at the spinning wheel, performing their work by using a notched wooden tool called a distaff. Early writers seeking another term to refer to the fairer sex thus adopted this word. (When this writer was a youngster, the term was used so often we were warned it had become a cliché. No longer, professor!)...

Gifts from the heart (02/10/10)
If you are strapped for money this Valentine's Day, there are frugal, but nice, gifts to give. The traditional gifts are heart-shaped boxes of candy, red roses, and jewelry. But if you are looking for something more personal and less expensive, there are other options for sweethearts...

Roger David Hardin (02/10/10)
Roger David Hardin was born March 14, 1959, to Leslie Hardin and the late Arvilene (Bradsher) Hardin. He departed this life on February 6, 2010, at the age of fifty years, eleven months and sixteen days...

Brandon Thomas Green (02/10/10)
Brandon Thomas Green, of Rector, was born February 26, 1983, the very special gift and blessing to Buddy and Sharon (Hampton) Green. Brandon went to be with his heavenly Father on February 3, 2010, at the age of twenty-six years, eleven months and seven days...

Jerry Dean Derden (02/10/10)
Jerry Dean Derden of Albuquerque, N.M., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, after celebrating 77 years of life. A man of great conversation and a dynamic motivational speaker, he had a strong passion for people and he never knew a stranger. He was a distinguished veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he proudly served his country...