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MCGREW VISITS RHS

Drake McGrew (right), Academic Counselor at BRTC, visited the Rector High School campus on Friday, April 11 to register graduating seniors for their fall classes.Four seniors completed their class schedules during his visit.Pictured with McGrew is Vince Sheridan who attended to register for the Gunsmithing program offered at the BRTC-Pocahontas campus. Sheridan is completing the Welding program at BRTC-Piggott this semester.“We are very appreciative of BRTC’s willingness to come to RHS to offer this service for our seniors,”commented RHS Career Coach Kathy Fowler. (Courtesy photo)

The senior Rector Lady Cougars

The senior Rector Lady Cougars were recognized prior to Thursday night’s game against the BIC Lady Mustangs. Seniors honored included Libby Green, daughter of Brad Green and April Green and Alejandra DeJesus, foreign exchange student of host parents Adam and Bridgette Branson.

Musical event planned at Rector

Time travel through music is the promise from the Rector Community Museum’s Ford Room for its upcoming show at 7 p.m. on Friday night, April 25. Just one note for most Baby Boomer generation music lovers and the curtains to the past open. Transport from one era to the next is possible through music. Just a few bars and one phrase of the lyrics and the friends appear, perhaps conversations, and with a blink of the eye, it’s high school graduation day all over again.

Clay County Election Commission to hold public testing in Corning

The public testing, and logic and accuracy test, for the upcoming May 13 Election in Clay County will be held beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 26. The testing will be conducted at the Corning election ware-house, located at 435 Southwest Second Street in Corning. The testing is open to the public. Those wanting additional information may contact Clay County Election Coordinator Karen Cagle at 870-240-3295.

CCTD single copies increased

Effective April 21, the Clay County Times-Democrat increased its single copy rate to $1.25. This necessary adjustment helps support continued coverage and operations. Newspaper racks have been changed accordingly along with the inside newspaper dealers. Thank you for your continued support!

Parks Cemetery accepting donations

Parks Cemetery, located 2 miles west of Rector, is in need of donations for the upkeep of the cemetery. “If you have loved ones buried at the cemetery we would appreciate your do-nation,” commented a spokesperson. Donations may be sent to Centennial Bank, P.O. Box 6, Rector, AR 72461 or Michele Layer, 421 N. Ballard, Apt. 20, Rector, AR 72461

Rector School Board approves financial report

Rector School Board met in regular session on Monday, April 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Building. In addition to the minutes of the regular meeting in March, the board approved the special meeting minutes when on March 20 the board accepted Matt Mill’s resignation as golf coach and hired Tyler Riddle as head girls basketball coach and golf coach as well as high school teacher.