Stories from Thursday, February 21, 2008

Community center fish fry set Monday (02/21/08)
A fish fry Monday, Feb. 25, to raise funds for maintenance and repair of the Rector Community Center is shaping up to be a big success. Ticket sales for the event have been brisk, but a few remaining tickets will be sold at the door. Those who want to attend but don't have a ticket are urged to arrive early. The price is $7...

Local GMC dealership earns second-straight zone award (02/21/08)
For the second year in a row, the Glen Sain GMC dealership has earned the prestigious Customer Satisfaction Leadership award in the company's Memphis-New Orleans Zone. Several General Motors representatives were on hand at the dealership last week to honor the dealership and also recognize employees who earned individual awards...

2008 Northeast Arkansas Business Expo a great success (02/21/08)
The 2008 Northeast Arkansas Business Expo was an educational experience filled with economics, prizes and plenty of products from which to choose. A number of area schools participated in the event, held Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Rector Community Center. They included Corning Central Elementary, Piggott Elementary, Black Rock School/Lawrence County School District, Rector Junior High School and Pocahontas School District...

Chamber seeking more participation (02/21/08)
Rector Area Chamber of Commerce secretary-treasurer Cyndi Corkran said at Wednesday's monthly meeting that membership information and dues registration forms have been distributed throughout the community. Response has been good so far, she noted, but she will send a reminder in a couple of weeks to those who have not paid their dues...

Cougars conclude season in district tourney defeat (02/21/08)
The 2A-3 District Tournament at Monette was a harsh environment for the Cougars last Wednesday night. Rector, still licking its wounds from a loss against the evening's opponent, CRA, just two weeks prior on senior night, was unable to battle through offensive woes, falling 63-33...

Lady Cougars claim district crown (02/21/08)
The Rector Lady Cougars' remarkable streak is still intact following last week's District 2A-3 Tournament at Monette. The Lady Cougars, ranked third in the state in Class AA, moved to 29-5 for the season and won their 21st straight game in bouncing top-seeded Buffalo Island Central, 56-43, in Saturday's championship game...

Grover Baker (02/21/08)
Grover Baker, 74, of Pollard, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, at the Piggott Community Hospital. He was born Dec. 3, 1933, in Pollard, and was the son of the late Grover Cleveland and Lula Watson Baker. He was united in marriage to Winona Hale on Oct. 14, 1953...

Irene Thomas Brashear (02/21/08)
Irene Thomas Brashear, 92, of Rector died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at the Senath (Mo.) Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 26, 1916, to the late Robert and Hettie Jackson in Greene County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey "Slim" Brashear; a brother, Robert Jackson, and two sisters, Juanita Gibb and Laverne Bland...

G.D. "George" Newman (02/21/08)
G.D. "George" Newman, 75, of Paragould, brother of Ricky Newman of Rector, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. He was born June 19, 1932, in Senath, Mo., and was a lifetime farmer in Greene County. He was a member of the Assemblies of God, where he always enjoyed attending...

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