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The annual Rector Christmas Parade sponsored by the Rector Chamber of Commerce will be held Dec. 3 at 1:30 p.m., with the parade traveling down Main Street, ushering in the Christmas season. Prizes for floats will be increased this year to encourage more float participation. Prize money will be first place $150, second place $100, third place $75, fourth place $50 and fifth place $25, recognizing fun, faith, and the festive season. No prize money will be awarded to go-carts and side-by-sides, but they are appreciated and encouraged to participate. The Chamber reminds all participants that age 18 is the minimum age with a driver’s license and a permit from the City of Rector for operating the side-byside or golf cart.

In less than two years, freedom loving citizens will be observing the 80th anniversary of two events that resulted in bringing the end of World War II. Victory in Europe (V-E Day) was official on May 8, 1945; and victory over Japan (V-J Day) came on Sept.

the Veterans Day program will want to pause and observe each uniform, representing the branches of service, all donated by service members’ families from the Rector community. The program will consist of speakers, music, testimonials and will recognize all veterans.

The community continues to mourn the loss of longtime local physician Jerry L. Muse, who died Sunday, October 29, at the age of 86.

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Daylight Savings Time is scheduled to end this weekend, as the country is set to “ fall back” for 2023. Everyone is reminded to set their clocks back one hour Saturday night, as Central Standard Time will resume at 2 a. m. on Sunday, Nov. 5.