GOOD SAMARITAN
New officers elected Jan. 9
BY BETTY TOWNSEND SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR
      Board members met Jan. 9 for the regular bi-monthly meeting and election of new officers. After committee reports were made Kay Epperson was elected new president. Jo Abernathy will return as vicepresident; Boots Burfoot as secretary; Vera Smith, treasurer; and Dolly Loftin food purchaser.
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BIRTH
Elisabeth Avalyn Moore
      Sean Daniel Moore announces the birth of his baby sister, Elisabeth Avalyn at 9:06 a.m. Jan. 12 at Arlington Medical Center. She weighed seven pounds and 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. Parents are Amy and Daniel Moore of Haltom City. Grandparents are Beverly and James Moore of Gallatin and Con...
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Gallatin Volunteer Fire Department hosts Valentine dinner for 2
      The Gallatin Volunteer Fire Department will host a Valentine dinner for two from 5-9 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Olde Store in Gallatin. Cost is $20 per couple or $10 for one person. For reservations call (903) 683-3333. But reservations are not necessary. Proceeds will benefit the Gallatin Volunteer Fire ...
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2 Ruskites named to SFA president's honor roll
      Two Rusk residents have been named to the Stephen F. Austin State University president's honor roll. They are Crystal Leigh Brown, majoring in communication disorders and Marcus Cody House majoring in theater.
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Rusk Rural Water slates annual meeting
      The annual meeting of stockholders of the Rusk Rural Water Supply Corporation has been set for 7 p.m. March 6 at the corporation office, U.S. Highway 69 N in Rusk. Three persons have been nominated for the directors' terms expiring in 2007. Nominees are Larry Woodcock, Charles Haley and Roy Wilkin...
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February blood donors are eligible to win tickets
      February blood donors to The Blood Center East Texas at 3520 N. University in Nacogdoches and 1607 W. Frank Ave., Suite 111, Lufkin, are eligible to win Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo tickets. Donors and those who try to donate blood will be automatically entered to win tickets to select perform...
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Drivers License renewals can be made in Rusk
      Representatives of the Department of Public Safety Drivers License Division are in Rusk at the courthouse annex building, 201 E. Sixth St., on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The office is open from 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4:15 p.m. both days. Additional information is available at (903) 683-6037.
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Auditions set for 'Dirty Work at the Crossroads'
      Audition for the last play of the season, "Dirty Work at the Crossroads" will continue Sunday, Feb. 11 and Monday, Feb. 12 at the Cherokee Civic Theatre. Director Jerry Parker will cast seven women and three men in the old-fashioned melodrama. Also needed will be stage hands, set designers, etc.
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BIRTH
Nathaniel Thomas Dickey
      Donny and Tandi Dickey of Rusk announce the birth of their son, Nathaniel Thomas, at 8:35 a.m. Jan. 26 at East Texas Medical Center in Jacksonville. Nathan weighed six pounds and 10 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. Sisters, Katy and Amber, are excited to show off their baby brother.
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Meeting scheduled for 11th grade students
      Terri Daniel, Rusk High School counselor, will conduct an information meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 for 11th grades students and their parents. She will discuss testing requirements and planning for college admissions. The meeting will be held in the Rusk ISD auditorium.
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Writers plan meeting for Feb. 8
      The regular monthly meeting of the Inspirational Writers Alive will be held at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8th in the Activity Building, First Church of the Nazarene, corner of Beaumont and Bryan Streets, in Jacksonville. The speaker will be the renowned author and world traveler, Tom Townsend. For in...
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Corry Lankford earns academic honors
      Corry Lankford, son of Lindy and Tony Simms of Alto and Billy Lankford of Rusk, was recognized for outstanding academic accomplishments by being named to the president's list at LeTourneau University for the fall 2006 semester. The President's List recognizes students who have achieved a perfect 4...
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Rusk State Hospital resale shop is open 1st, 2nd Fridays
      The Resale Shop operated by the Volunteer Council for the Rusk State Hospital, Inc. is open 10 a.m. -3 p.m., at 545 Castner St, in Rusk on the first and second Friday of each month. All proceeds benefit the patients and programs at Rusk State Hospital.
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Dr. Ross will speak for event
      East Texas Genealogical Society will meet at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Tyler Public Library in the Taylor Auditorium to hear Dr. John Ross speak in conjunction with Black History Month. Dr. Ross will present a program called "East Texas African-American History and Genealogy: Historical Commi...
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Tickets go on sale for 'On Golden Pond'
      Tickets for the Cherokee Civic Theatre production of "On Golden Pond" go on sale at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12 for patrons and 9 a.m. Monday Feb. 19 for the general public. The production is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23-24 and 2 p.m. Feb. 25.
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Cookie bouquets available to benefit Relay for Life
      For those who want to support their local Relay For Life and show someone they care at the same time can send a Valentine cookie bouquet. The $15 bouquets contain two dozens heart-shaped sugar cookies packaged in Valentine ribbons topped with two latex balloons. Bouquets may be delivered in the Rus...
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Drug raid conducted Feb. 1 at Beal Street residence
      A joint drug raid was conducted at 2:40 p.m. Feb. 1 in the 200 block of Beal Street by the Rusk Police Department, the Cherokee County Sheriff Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the TDCJ K9 Unit. Located inside the residence was 4.4 grams of a substance that field...
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Valentine dinner slated
      The Gallatin Volunteer Fire Department will host a Valentine dinner for two event at the Olde Store from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13. Cost is $20 per couple or $10 per person. Reservations are not necessary but may be made by calling (903) 683-3333.
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