News Briefs
      Skunk hunting seminar slated for single 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 semin...
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ETMC Jacksonville receives membership recognition
Award marks 75 years of membership in Texas Hospital Association
      East Texas Medical Center Jacksonville was honored as a long-time member of the Texas Hospital Association. The hospital was one of four throughout the state to receive 75-year membership awards from the Association in 2006. The award was presented to hospital officials by Della Vallejo, THA's mem...
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Coach presents motivational speech at Intermediate School Feb. 14
      Rusk High School basketball coach, Tracy Kincade, gave a motivational PowerPoint presentation at Rusk Intermediate School Feb. 14. He encouraged He encouraged the fourth and fifth graders to build good character, set short and long term goals, and to do their best on the upcoming TAKS test to be ...
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VFW Auxiliary plans patriotic writing contest
      The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 3406 in Rusk is sponsor of the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Awards. This program was developed in 1978 and these awards should encourage high school students to use their artistic talents to express their patriotism while becoming eligible for funds to fur...
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Sylvia Willis Lett's new novel set for release
      Sylvia Willis Lett's new novel, "Perfect for You" will be released on March 6. She has signed a two-book deal with Dafina Books, a division of Kensington Publishing. The novel will be sold in bookstores nationwide, including WalMart. Ms. Lett is the daughter of Mattie Willis of Rusk. She is a 1982 ...
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Community resource guides available for 211
BY ROBIN BEST SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR
      2-1-1 East Texas announced this week that the 2007 East Texas Community Resource Guide is now available. 2-1-1 East Texas has compiled the resources of 14 East Texas counties, along with program descriptions, hours of operation and eligibility requirements into one comprehensive publication.
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Local News Briefs
     Aaron Foxworth, a fifth grader, recently won the Rusk Intermediate Spelling Bee. He will represent his campus on Feb. 28 in the District Spelling Bee to be held at Rusk Junior High.
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