Fire department officers
     Mayor Suzann McCarty swears in Rusk Volunteer Fire Department officers from left, Wayne Morgan, chief; Thomas Parsons, chaplain; Jack White, first assistant chief; Roy Wilkinson, fire marshal; Terry Phillips, assistant fire marshal; Neill Holcomb, treasurer; Donald Lankford, second assistant chief; ...
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Calvary schedules revival
      Revival services are planned Sunday, Jan. 21-Wednesday, Jan. 24 at the Calvary Baptist Church, 449 W. Sixth St. in Rusk. Services are 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. The Rev. Ken Rawson, director of international missions with the Jimmy Hodges Ministry, will be evangelist. H...
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MEALS ON WHEELS
Jan. 22-31
      Monday: Country meatballs, noodles with gravy, zuchinni and tomatoes, garlic bread, pineapple tidbits, milk Tuesday: Chili with tomatoes, pinto beans, garden salad, crackers, hot apple crisp, milk Wednesday: Braised beef tips with rice, seasoned green beans, copper penny salad, cornbread, hot ...
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LIONS CLUB
BY BILLY WATSON SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR
      President Sonny Adams opened the meeting with the recognition of guests, Kayla Ballew, Alyssa Ballew, Elizabeth Oliver and Kathryn Keeling. He showed the Rusk High School Leo Club banner which will be presented to the Leo Club at a Lion's Club meeting in the near future.
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Toney Brothers will sing at Rusk church
      The Toney Brothers will be in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at the Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, Rusk. For more information, call Odis Bryan, pastor, at (936) 858-2107.
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Clogging lessons slated
      For those who can't seem to stay with an exercise program clogging may be the answer. "Clogging is an excellent form of exercise and lots of fun," said Peggy Hugghins, local clogger. Lessons start at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 at the Civic Center in Rusk. There is no charge. Lessons will also be o...
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Music degree received at ET Baptist University
      Derrick Dewayne Shears of Rusk received a Bachelor of Music for all level of music education at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall Saturday, Dec. 16.
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Ruskite graduates from Northwestern State
      Rusk native, Jena Garbutt, graduated from Northwestern State University, with honors, on Dec. 15, 2006. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education six years to the day after she first stepped on the NSU campus. It was on Dec. 15, 2000, when she along with her parents, ...
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Yellowjackets plan reception Jan. 25
      A reception for the Alto Yellowjacket football team will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Alto High School cafeteria. Athletes will be presented their UIL state championship medals. All Yellowjacket fans are invited to attend the free ceremony. An autograph session will be held at the conclusion o...
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Republican Club slates meeting for Feb. 5
      The Cherokee County Republican Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday Feb. 5 at the Hot Biscuit Family Restaurant 1407 E. Rusk in Jacksonville. There will be installation of new officers for 2007. Incoming Officers are Florence Carry, vice-president; Mike Alberts, vicepresident II; Ann McClain, secret...
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Catfish dinner planned Fridays by Shady Grove Church
      Catfish dinners are sold for $5 per plate at Shady Grove Church of God in Christ, at 600 Cherokee St., Rusk.Serving hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Meals include catfish, hushpuppies, french fries, tossed salad and dessert. Extra pieces of fish can be purchased for $1. For additional information call (903)...
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RUSK ISD
      Monday, Jan. 22 Primary: Sloppy joes or hamburger, potato salad, pickle spears, fresh fruit, milk Elementary, Intermediate: Sloppy joes or hamburgers, fries, pickle spears, fresh fruit, milk Junior High, High School Lunch: Sloppy joes, fries, pickle spears, fresh fruit,
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BIRTH
Howard Isaiah Thacker Jr.
      Sara Picard and Howard Thacker announce the birth of their son, Howard Isaiah Thacker Jr. at 9:28 a.m. Jan. 3 at East Texas Medical Center, Jacksonville. He weighed two pounds and six ounces and was 15 inches long. Grandparents are Leon and Colleen Picard and Eula Mae Thacker, all of Alto. Great-gr...
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MARRIAGES
      Marriage licenses issued through the office of Laverne Lusk, county clerk, through Jan. 10 were: Frank McClain Jr. of Alto and Dorothy Perry of Tenaha; Marcus Posey and Linda Reece of Bullard; Thomas Jay and Deborah Mayfield of Jacksonville; Clayton Ellis of Jacksonville and Charlotte Sims of Hunts...
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