Gray's Automotive welcomed
     Jody Gray of Gray's Automotive cuts the ribbon during festivities March 22 welcoming the business into the Rusk Chamber of Commerce. On hand to welcome chamber members were Mr. Gray's mother, Rebecca and his wife, Amanda. Holding the ribbon are Chamber President Penny Reynolds and Chamber Executive Director Bob Goldsberry. PHOTO: TARA CROSBY
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Alzheimer's support group meets 1st Thursday of month
      The Alzheimer's support group will meet at noon Thursday, April 5, at the Southern Cherokee Federal Credit Union. Lunch will be provided and there will be a guest speaker. The public is invited, but reservations are asked. For more information and reservations interested persons may call Bobbie Orsack at (903) 683-5438.
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Relay for Life will be April 27-28 at Jacksonville ISD Mauldin Field
Activities begin with survivor registration at 6 p.m.
      Cherokee County's America Cancer Society Relay For Life will be from 7 p.m. April 27 to 7 a.m. April 28 at Jacksonville High School Mauldin Field. Survivor registration and reception begins at 6 p.m. April 27. Theme this year is NASCAR, as participants race for a cure.
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First Church on Hill presents Easter drama 9:45 a.m. Sunday
      First Church on the Hill Drama Department will present "By His Stripes" at 9:45 a.m. Easter Sunday. The drama opened March 30-April 1. Written by director Steve Blanchard the production portrays a modern family in a contemporary crisis setting. The family deals with the loss of a child to a drunk driver, a runaway daughter and another child with serious issues.
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Faith Holy Tabernacle will celebrate anniversary Easter Sunday
      Faith Holy Tabernacle Non-Denomination Church 525 North Main in downtown Rusk will celebrate its second anniversary at 3 p.m. Easter Sunday. Speaker will be Rev H. C. Whitaker. Pastor New Generation Church. Pastor Sam Willis and members of the congregation invite the public to attend. Lunch will be served..
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Sermon series underway
      Easter Sunday, the Rev. Ken Jones at Falvey United Methodist Church in Wells will speak on "Jesus and Mary Magdaline, Faithfulness in Action! Do you see Jesus?" Scripture text will be John 20. The April 15 message will come from John 21 and will be entitled "When the risen Christ comes looking for us are you ready to serve?" Morning worship at Falvey United Methodist Church begins at 11 a.m.
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Family night held
     Friends and families of staff and residents of Lexington Place Nursing & Rehab attended a hamburger cook-out March 13. Entertainment was provided by the Yester-Years Band. Graduating nurse aides were honored with a ceremony. Appreciation was extended to their mentors and role models and all were presented with certificates, gifts and long stem roses. More than 100 attended.
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