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Lackluster sales in Jacksonville continue to cast a financial cloud over the economy in Cherokee County. For the third consecutive month, sales in Jacksonville have decreased over the same period a year ago. More ... Alzheimer's support group meets 1st Thursday of month The Alzheimer's support group will meet at noon Thursday, Aug. 2 at the Southern Cherokee Federal Credit Union. Lunch will be provided and there will be a guest speaker. For more information call Bobbie Orsack at (903) 683-5438. More ... FSA seeks nominees for committee elections Today is the deadline to get your name on the election ballot for the Farm Service Agency county committee. If you would like to have a voice, stop by the Cherokee County FSA office, located at the corner of Loop 343 and FM 2972 in Rusk or call (903) 683-4234 for more information. More ... Alzheimer's support group meets Thursday The Alzheimer's support group will meet at noon Thursday at the Southern Cherokee Federal Credit Union. Lunch will be provided and there will be a guest speaker. For more information call Bobbie Orsack at (903) 683-5438. More ... Church sets VBS Aug. 6-10 The Mount Hope Missionary Baptist Church will conduct Vacation Bible School from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 6- 10. Children, ages 3-19 are invited to attend. For additional information or transportation call Kelly Ford at (903) 795-3815, Renda Ballew at (903) 683-4455 or Velma Minchew at (903) 625-0255. More ... Linwood Baptist Church plans homecoming The Linwood Baptist Church will celebrate its annual homecoming Sunday. The Rev. Kenneth Hackney, pastor of the East Wind Baptist Church in Houston, former Alto resident will speak at the morning service. The Rev. Otis "D' Boy" Brown, pastor of the Brookhaven Baptist Church, will be the speaker fo... More ... Operating technology gadgets will be discussed The Texas Cooperative Extension and the Cherokee County Family and Consumer Sciences Committee will sponsor a lunch and learn event on Thursday, Aug. 17 from noon-1 p.m. at HOPE in Jacksonville. The topic will be "Operating Technology Gadgets." Those on their lunch hour are invited to bring a sack... More ... Historical preservation workshop set Aug. 4 The City of Palestine Historical Landmarks Commission will sponsor a free workshop for owners, contractors, tenants and those interested in old houses and buildings. The event is 9 a.m. Saturday at the Palestine Civic Center, 1819 Spring St., Loop 256, in Palestine. More ... No county tax hike planned Budget will increase salary hikes, road expenses BY GLORIA JENNINGS STAFF WRITER No county tax increase is planned this year in spite of the fact that commissioners are planning salary increases and an extra $100,000 will be added to each of the four precinct budgets. Commissioners met Tuesday, July 24, to consider possible changes to the county budget. More ... Register now for Science Camp The Cherokee County Extension Service is offering Science Camp for students entering first through fifth grades Aug. 14-15. Activities include making rain, building helicopters and bottle rockets, and participating in a balloon race. More ... Mt. Hope MBC to offer Vacation Bible School Mt. Hope Missionary Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 6-10 at the church located just off FM 1248 in Rusk. For more information, contact Pastor Don Copeland at (903) 683-5972. More ... Garage sale benefits fire department The Gallatin Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a garage sale beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4. The sale will be at the fire station on FM 22. The public is invited to come and shop the many bargains. Proceeds will go toward the fire department. More ... Booster club meets The Rusk Athletic Booster Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13 at the high school cafeteria. All persons interested in the athletic program at Rusk ISD are invited to come and be a part of the organization. More ... Volunteers are sought Volunteers are needed at East Texas Medical Center Rusk. Persons interested in becoming a volunteer may contact Becky Ford, clinic manager, at (903) 683-3604. More ... HOPE offers health fair on Aug. 11 HOPE of Jacksonville will offer a health fair for school children from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Norman Activity Center in Jacksonville. The health fair will offer immunizations, visual and dental screenings, health and nutrition information, safety tips and other tips for safety and health ... More ... Science camps planned at Jim Hogg Park Cherokee County extension office will sponsor two half-day science camps from 8 a.m.-noon Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 14-15 at Jim Hogg City Park. The event is for youngsters in grades 1-5. Registration fee is $5. Deadline to register is 5 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Cherokee County Extension office. More ... Sales Tax Holiday slated Aug. 17-19 The annual sales tax exempted holiday has been changed from the first weekend in August to the third weekend, which will be Aug. 17-19 this year. More ... Fall gardening seminars set Fall gardening seminars will be held in Cherokee County on Aug. 6, 9, 13 and 16. The one hour seminars will highlight fall vegetable production opportunities, soil preparation, variety selection and pest management. Time will also be allocated for lawn questions on cool season weed prevention. More ...
Sgt. Emanuel G. Romero trains at Camp Shelby, Miss. BY DONA FAIR SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR CAMP SHELBY, Miss.- When most people plan to travel to a foreign country, they find a good hotel, scout out the best shopping areas and make sure their passport is in order. More ... |
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