Blackwood
      Mr. and Mrs. Gary Johnson of Wells announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany Johnson of Lufkin, to James Blackwood of Lufkin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Blackwood of Wichita Falls. The wedding will be at 4 p.m.
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Couple will wed March 31
      Sheila Renee Aldava and Robert Daniel Sitton will be married at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Lanes Chapel United Methodist Church in Tyler. The bride is the daughter of Geno Aldava of Lufkin and Brenda Robertson of Rusk. The groom is the son of Daniel and Gayla Sitton of Oak Flat.
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Couple weds at Pollok
      Kristi Nicole Selman and Bill Gregory Bianchini were united in marriage at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at O'Quinn Baptist Church in Pollok. The bride is the daughter of Theressa and William A. O'Quinn of Pollok and the late Stephen C. Selman Sr. of Lufkin. Grandparents are Spence and Linda Selman of ...
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MARRIAGES
      Marriage licenses issued in the office of Laverne Lusk, county clerk, through March 7 included: Harold Hines and Beverly Minter of Jacksonville; Randal Kennedy of Rusk and Donna Drinkard of Jacksonville; Michael Icenogle and Lindsey Waller of Coppell; Jesus Vargas Marroquin and Maria Estrada of Jac...
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MEALS ON WHEELS
March 19-23
      Monday: Mushroom beef steak, scalloped potatoes, brussels sprouts, wheat bread, apple, milk Tuesday: Barbecue pork on bun,, pork and beans, mixed veggies, onions and dill pickles, oatmeal raisin cookie, milk Wednesday: Brunswick stew, green beans, pickled beets, biscuits, pear half with cottag...
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Thompson Oil's grand opening
      Steve Thompson, owner of Thompson Oil, cuts the ribbon officially opening his store for business on U.S. Highway 69 and Bob Goldsberry as Penny Reynolds of the Rusk Chamber of Commerce assist. Grand opening festivities concluded March 11.
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2 students win calves
      Lance Dement, son of Nita Blankenship, and Garrett Lee Jones, son of Terrie Sadler, both member of the Rusk FFA, were among the Feb. 2 winners in the calf scramble at the Southwest Exposition and Livestock Show in Fort Worth. Sponsor of Lance's calf was Joe Rider Propane of Azel.
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Bridal Show
      Tara Crosby, a director for the Rusk Chamber of Commerce, puts the final touches on the bridal show guide to be given to those attending the first event March 24 at the old Baskins building in Rusk.
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