In an effort to promote college awareness and access, Rector High School will participate in College Application Month, sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Career and Technical Education (ADEDCTE), during the month of October.
A fondness for royalty in America may seem a kilter since our Revolutionary fathers threw British tea into the Boston Harbor and declared to be done with such. Independence Day, July 4, is celebrated with gusto and all-American fireworks, rousing Sousa marches give hamburgers and hot dogs a colorful backdrop. We are all about America, Land of the Free and Home of the Brave, best country on earth. We pledge our allegiance to America.
Times-Democrat News Staff While Labor Day may be a national holiday, in Arkansas, Labor Day belongs to Rector. A full weekend of extravagant events begins with the Clopton Memorial Golf Tournament sponsored by Rector Sports Hall of Fame organization held on Friday.
Times-Democrat News Staff Organizers for the Rector High School Sports Hall of Fame 14th annual event welcomed a good crowd to the noon lunch and induction on Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Rector Gymnasium.
1982 Retired grocer Dave Gregory died Thursday. Mr.
Plans are underway for a reunion of all descendants and relatives of the late Newton Jasper McCoy and Arthur Collier. The event will take place from 12 noon until 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Rector Community Center. Everyone is asked to bring a dish and enjoy the fellowship. Those having questions may contact Donna Burkheart Campbell at (248) 437-0833.
The annual Pollard-Webster family reunion will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Piggott Diner. Lunch will be at 12 noon and the meal is Dutch treat. All family and friends are invited to attend.