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Caddoan Mounds to hold formal tours
      Formal museum and trail tours will be held at Caddoan Mounds State Historic Site beginning at 9 a.m. March 3 and April 21. These days will be reserved to devote three hours to a formal tour of the Caddoan Mounds State Historic Site museum and 0.7 mile trail.
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Jacksonville man gets published
      Arlyn Vierkant of Jacksonville has recently had a book published by PublishAmerica. The Turnip Truck Stops Here is a story of a turnip truck driver who searches for authenticity in today's society. Mr. Veirkant's book was published by PublishAmerica, a traditional publishing company which prom...
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Seventh grader does well at Rusk Junior High
      Jasmine Clemmons is a seventh grader at Rusk Junior High School. She is an honor roll student and has received certificates for exemplary behavior, President's Education Awards program, merit award for dependability, positive attitude, service, scholarship, citizenship and a spirit of cooperation.
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Catfish dinners will once again be offered for sale
      The Shady Grove Church of God in Christ on Cherokee Street in Rusk will sell catfish dinners beginning Friday. Dinners will be offered for sale from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday only. Currently there will be no deliveries.
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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 performa...
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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 seminar will be led by Jonell Arrington, LMFT, a marr...
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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 Wilkins...
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Bridal show set March 24
      Exhibitors are being sought for Rusk's first bridal show, planned for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at the old Baskins building on the west side of the square in Rusk. Businesses that have anything to do with weddings are invited to participate. Included will be bridal attire, dresses, tuxes, s...
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Church plans revival
      The Atoy United Methodist Church will conduct revival services March 1-4. Services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. Refreshments will be served following the evening services. The church is located 6.3 miles off U.S. Highway 69 S. on FM 343 E.
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Alto ISD sponsors open house on March 6
      Alto ISD will sponsor its annual spring open house Tuesday, March 6. Parents and guardians are invited to visit with teachers at the elementary campus from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; middle school, 6- 7 p.m.; and high school, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The FFA will sell barbecue with serving line on the upper level of t...
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Republican Club meets March 5
      The Cherokee County Republican Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday March 5 at the Hot Biscuit Family Restaurant 1407 E. Rusk, Jacksonville. Judge Bascom Bentley III of the 369th Court will be special guest speaker. All members are encouraged to attend and bring a friend. The public is invited. Que...
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Alto youth baseball/softball/ t-ball sign-ups slated
      Alto youth baseball, softball and t-ball sign-ups and try-outs will be held at 9 a.m. March 3 at the Alto Youth Baseball/ Softball Complex. Cost is $45 per child. Those interested in volunteering, coaching, who are unable to attend tryouts or those who need to make other arrangements to turn in sig...
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Class of '87 slates reunion June 23 at Hogg Park
      The Rusk High School class of 1987 will celebrate its 20 year reunion Saturday June 23 at the Jim Hogg Park during the daytime hours and at the Woods, formerly Cherokee Country Club in the evening. Cost will be $20 per person or $35 per couple. For more information please contact Mark Raiborn at (...
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Cancer education program slated with mammograms
      The Texas Cooperative Extension and Cherokee County Health Department will present Hallelujah to Health breast and cervical cancer education program from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Alto High School. Door prizes will be given away. Persons interested in receiving a mammogram, may conta...
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Eagle cards go on sale
      The Rusk High School Junior Class will begin selling Eagle Cards Feb. 27. Eagle Cards can be purchased for $10 from any member of the class. The Eagle Card is a discount card that is good for one year. Profits from the sale of the Eagle Cards are used for the juniorsenior prom. For more information...
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JHS will perform Wizard of Oz this weekend
      Jacksonville High School seniors will perform "The Wizard of Oz" this weekend. The musical performances will be 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. There is a huge cast of characters with everything from Munchkins to the Cowardly Lion," said Troy Parker, spokesman.
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