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Dills named Grand Marshal
“Since I grew up in the country, out in the Leonard community on our farm, to get to come to Rector was a huge family outing, almost an event,” shared Sherry French Dills. “Add to that the once-a-year Labor Day Picnic weekend and the entire experience was the highlight of the year. We’d go to the parade, picnic and ride the rides, run, laugh, and play. I hated it when we had to go home around mid-day, clean up, rest, and get ready to go back to the picnic grounds for the evening,” said Dills, the 2024 Labor Day Parade Grand Marshal. Looking forward to Labor Day and then holding on to the memories until the next year was and is a huge part of Rector’s community life.
Entergy Arkansas donates $1,000 to City of Rector, benefits Jeremy McDanial Memorial Sports Complex
Entergy Arkansas recently donated $1,000 in philanthropic giving to the City of Rector to support renovations to the city’s athletic facilities. The grant will be used to upgrade the concession stand area of the city’s ballpark, which is used for baseball, softball, rodeo events and more.
ASBTDC to host sessions to help small businesses
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer several opportunities in September for small businesses to learn about growing a business.
Shopping smart saves at the grocery store
Those of us that regularly shop for groceries are aware of the rising costs of food. We can’t change cost increases, but we can work on shopping smarter to stretch our food dollars.
Rector First United Methodist Church to host benefit event Labor Day
Desserts and drinks (water, tea, and lemonade) will be available for purchase for $5 per person at the Rector Community Center multi-purpose room from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. The event is being hosted by Rector First United Methodist Church with all proceeds benefitting the Woodland Heights Cemetery. Tables and chairs will be set up to provide a cool, comfortable opportunity to visit with friends and family. Free drink refills will be available.
Smith to host car show Aug. 31
Mavis Smith gives to the Rector community and to folks in surrounding areas. She was nominated by several Rector residents for her community outreach and in mid-March, 2024, KAIT 8 presented her with the Great Acts of Kindness cash award in a surprise gathering. Her big heart places her where she can reach out and help someone. Creative ideas and events to add interest and spark to the local community are part of her identity.
BRTC Board of Trustees to hold quarterly meeting
The Black River Technical College Board of Trustees will hold a Finance and Facilities Committee meeting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29 in the President’s Boardroom on the BRTC Pocahontas campus. No action will be taken at the meeting.
Pfeiffer Museum adds to collection
The Matilda and Karl Pfeiffer Museum and Study Center have added four new sculptures to their collection this year. Along with the amazing mineral collection, Native American Artifact Collection, and the outdoor museum, guest can now enjoy some new added pieces.