Hogman-Newman
     Karen and Brian Hogman of Tacoma, Wash. announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Heidi M. Hogman to Jacob K. Newman, son of Cathy and Rodney Newman of Rusk. The bride-elect is a Baylor University graduate and is currently employed by the State of Texas. Mr. Newman is also ...
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Seminar set for women
      A seminar designed for the single woman who is tired of catching skunks is planned for 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 3 at Central Baptist Church in Jacksonville. Entitled "How to Hunt for Skunks and other Misadventures of the Single Woman," the seminar will be led by Jonell Arrington, a marriage a...
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ROTARY CLUB
RHS seniors visit recent club meeting
BY RENÉ MCCRACKEN SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR
      Featured guests for the Jan. 9 Rusk Rotary Club meeting at the Southern Cherokee Federal Credit Union were some outstanding seniors at Rusk Independent School District. Eddie Harris and Elizabeth Guinn. If you haven't had the opportunity to visit with Rusk's finest then this past week's meeting wou...
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TSR may be declared endangered State Park
Preservation Texas to make announcement
      An announcement was expected to be made on the steps of the State Capitol this morning that identifies the 12 most endangered historic places in Texas. The identities of the sites were a closely guarded secret through press deadline for the Cherokeean Herald newspaper.
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Sheriff's deputies seize 21 pounds of Marijuana
      Two Houston men were arrested and 21 pounds of a substance believed to be marijuana were seized during a midnight traffic stop just north of Rusk, Thursday, said Cherokee County Sheriff James Campbell. Arrested were Nichael Jovan Griffin and Eric Bernard Branch, both 23 of Houston.
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Appeals court upholds 2004 murder conviction
      The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin unanimously affirmed the conviction of Richard Aaron Cobb for the capital murder of Kenneth Vandever on Labor Day weekend in 2002. He was placed in the Cherokee County jail on Sept. 3, 2002 and later indicted by a grand jury impaneled on Sept. 23, 2002...
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TSR Friends consider KOA marketing plan
BY LELAND ACKER STAFF WRITER
      As the Friends of the Texas State Railroad mull ways to save the train, one of the constant efforts is to give the train as much publicity as possible. During their regular meeting on Thursday, the Friends heard one publicity option from Lisa Wade of the Kampgrounds Of America (KOA).
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RUSK LIONS CLUB
Cindy Kline speaks about American Cancer Society
BY BILLY WATSON SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR
      Bobbie Burch and Amy Derrington announced that Greg James Country Motors and employees were to sponsor a barbecue lunch Jan. 16, to raise funds for Rick Perry, an employee who has cancer. Ms. Burch announced that all the new members Lions Club jackets have been received. She also stated that Elizab...
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Hortons return home after long vacation
      President Sonny Adams began the meeting by welcoming past president Cliff Horton and wife, Lucy, who have been on an extended vacation, back to the club. Charlie Burfoot introduced his wife Boots Burfoot. Bobbie Burch announced the Rusk High School Leo Club will meet with the club next Thursday t...
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Eye bank training session set
      An eye bank training session is planned for Feb. 14 in Midland to obtain information on eye screening to assist young people in communities who need glasses but cannot afford them. Members of the Rusk Lions Club were encouraged to attend this program.
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God, government, religion discussed at meeting
      Charlie Burfoot introduced John Nickle who brought a program on "Patriotism and Morality." He said the U.S. Post Office has a new ordinance which does not allow for posters which contain information about a church dinner, a church revival or anything about God or religion to be displayed in the pos...
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Top 10 Plato winners
     Top 10 Plato winners at Rusk Junior High School include in front from left, Samuelle Mercer, Anayely Villegas, Saydid Hernandez, Leoncio Rivera; in back John Burkhalter, principal and Alisha Martin, Diamonds Vandzandt, Sid Stafford, Sara Bradley, Kirten Galan, Melissa Williamson, teacher, and Hannah...
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ROTARY CLUB
BY RENE' MCCRACKEN SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR
      Rotarian and Cooperative Extension Agent Rene' McCracken introduced her former manager, insurance agent and Jacksonville Rotarian, Brent Stahelin.
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Frank Bowden is Rotary speaker Jan. 24
      Rotary treasurer -elect Marty Jackson was host at a full house with guests including Rotary International's District Gov. Jack McCullough and his wife Ella Ruth. Guest speaker was actually the first person to make Ms. Jackson and her company Racefab welcome in Rusk. He is Commander Frank Bowden o...
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GARDEN CLUB
Ollie Parrott discusses East Texas forests
      Ollie Parrott spoke to the Rusk Garden Club Jan. 24 about the forests of East Texas. She gave a brief review of the many uses of wood and wood products, such as building materials of all kinds, furniture, firewood and toys. Before 1880 many forests were virtually uncut because of the difficulty in ...
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It's time to plant onions
BY JOE DANIEL SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR
      If you talk gardening, and walk around an East Texas courthouse square you will hear a different onion planting date for every side of the square. There will likely be a fun story and best wishes for your gardening efforts with each recommendation but some will be less than accurate. Here is the s...
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