The Rector Cougar 4-H Club made an outstanding showing at the County 4-H O’Rama held on Monday, May 19. Several club members competed in a variety of categories, bringing home top honors and earning the opportunity to represent Clay County at the upcoming District O’Rama.
A child’s smile that stretches ear to ear is a large part of the excitement that filled the Rector Cafetorium on Tuesday, April 22. The audience packed the space and was attentive and appreciative, laughing at the right places and giving spontaneous applause after each of the five scenes in the RES school play, Rainbow Fish. With a lesson about sharing and getting along with everyone, the fish in the sea included the beautiful Rainbow Fish who was consumed with her own beauty, a cartwheeling Starfish, a blubbering Barnacle. Little Fish, the fish who initiated the action by asking for one of the pretty scales on Rainbow Fish, was accompanied by a Sardine, Hermit Crab, Guppy, Shrimp, and a slow moving, slow counting Snail, and led by Ms. Minnow. Among the other fish were Pufferfish and Angelfish, so pretty and shiny. Several funny creatures included lobsters, a prawn, nautilus, humuhumu, a herring, haddock, and hake. Of course, an octopus with all its tenacles appeared. Behind the scenes was a competent stage crew. An ensemble of the younger children made up the portion of the play that narrated the fish as they swam through the sea to their destination. Ultimately, Rainbow Fish was encouraged to learn how to share and get along with other fish in the sea. After that lesson, Little Fish received some of the first glittery scales and all the fish were happy at the garden party.
Hamlets Service EHC will be offering an afternoon of Bingo beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. The event is being held at the First General Baptist Church in Piggott located at 679 S. Taylor Ave. Admission is $10 and includes one card. Additional cards will be available for $1 each. Those wanting to play must be 18 years of age or older.
With a sound that rivaled the memorable Everly Brothers, Ryan Hartness and Ryan Fisher took the Ford Room stage on Friday night, April 25, and brought down the house. A truly All-Star band led by bass guitarist Gary Cremeens and punctuated by lead guitarist and crowd favorite Steve Goins, the band provided the instrumentals for memories that had patrons ready to dance out of their seats. That drum beat laid down by Jim Howard replicated the signature for Mitch Ryder’s Detroit Wheels’ Devil with the Blue Dress and the Statler Brothers’ Flowers on the Wall. The drum solos rattled the floor and shook the windows.
Alumni return to participate in event
RIBBON CUTTING HELD AT MEMAW’S TREASURES
On Friday, Dec. 20, members of the Rector Cougar 4H Club brought joy and holiday spirit to the residents of the Rector Nursing Home. The group visited each room, handing out beautifully handmade Christmas cards and sharing warm wishes of âMerry Christmas.â
The Arkansas State University Fall Commencement took place Saturday, Dec. 14 at First National Bank Arena.