Hide, seek winner, new icon announced
      Anna Patrick of Rusk was the winner in a contest sponsored jointly by the Cherokeean Herald and CD 97.7 FM. In the last issue, she found the telephone located in the Pizza Hut ad and was the correct caller who responded last week during TalkTime at 9:30 a.m. Ms. Patrick won a free pizza from Katie’s Pantry.
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On the run
     Rusk native Jennifer Dyess-Tyler and her husband, Kenny Tyler, recently participated in the sixth annual Surfside Beach Marathon and Half- Marathon in Surfside. Mrs.
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Airman Hollis Wilcox graduates basic training
      Air Force Reserve Airman Hollis R. Wilcox graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
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New web site available for VA health care
      My HealtheVet (www.myhealth. va.gov) is a free, online personal health record that allows veterans to access and store health and benefits information at their convenience. Veterans can access prescription refill services, health care and activity journals and various other services. For more information, contact Cherokee
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Mission Tejas State Park sponsors basic candle making program
      A program on candle making using basic techniques will be demonstrated at the Tejas State Park at Weches from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 13.
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Congressman’s staff will assist local residents
     U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling’s office will meet with Rusk residents from 2:30-3:30 p.m. March 12 to discuss assistance with federal agencies.
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College students participate in service projects
      Several Jacksonville College campus organizations, PTK, SGA and Yearbook participated Feb. 19 in student community service projects. They met at 1 p.m. in front of Buckner Chapel to load-up vehicles with students and supplies to pick up litter on U.S. Highway 69 N. from Love’s Lookout down the hill north for two miles.
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MEALS ON WHEELS,
March15-19
      Monday: Oven fried chicken, herbed pasta with cauliflower, Tuscan blend veggie, cornbread, pineapple tidbits, milk Tuesday: Roast turkey with gravy, twice baked potatoes, seasoned spinach, whole wheat roll, fruited lime Jello, milk
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RUSK ISD
      Classes will be dismissed the week of March 15-19 for spring break. Students will return March 22.
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HOPE plans major fundraising event
      HOPE Inc. will host its major fundraising event from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at the Castle on the Lake, U.S. Highway 79 in Jacksonville.
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Maydelle planning committee meets Saturday
      The planning committee of the Maydelle Centennial Iron Horse Celebration will hold its next meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Bertha’s Cafe, U.S. Highway 84 in Maydelle. Those who wish to purchase or pick up previously ordered Centennial cookbooks may do so between noon and 2 p.m.
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RHS Cheerleaders plan plant sale project
      RHS Cheerleaders will sell Boston Ferns and red and salmon colored geraniums. “These are huge and gorgeous,” said Lisa Cockrum, sponsor. Cost is $15 per plant. Selling dates are March 11-26. Plants will be delivered on Thursday, April 1. For more information or to order a plant email Lisa Cockrum at lisa. cockrum@ruskisd.net.
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Great East Texas Fish Fry planned at church
      Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Jacksonville will sponsor a “Great East Texas Catfish Fry” from 5-8 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 19 and 26 and March 5, 12, 19 and 26. The menu will include catfish, cole slaw, beans, dessert and beverage. Cost is $9 for adults and $6 for children. The church is located at 1023 Corinth Road in Jacksonville.
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Congressman’s staff will assist local residents
      Congressional staff members from U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling’s office will meet with Rusk residents from 2:30-3:30 p.m. March 12 to discuss assistance with federal agencies.
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School needs information on basketball teams
      Shelly Dewbré at Rusk High School is collecting information concerning the school’s winning basketball teams. Persons with information prior to 1959 are asked to contact her at (903)683-5401.
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Scholarship deadline nears
      Deadline to submit scholarship application for the Cherokee County Farm Bureau scholarship is approaching. All applications are due in the office by March 19. Contact Nikki Penn at (903) 683-2576 for additional information.
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Visual art entry
     Rusk High School student Chais Whiteside competed in the Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) recently. There were 505 students at this competition with more than 800 pieces of art work to judge.
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