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BIRTH
Hailey Faith Gray
      Jody and Amanda Gray of Maydelle announce the arrival of a daughter, Hailey Faith, at 8:36 p.m. July 24 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. The new arrival weighed six pounds and 6.25 ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are James and Reb becca Gravy of Maydelle and Eddie and Mary Gossett of A...
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Cleavers attend 50th Edsel anniversary
Shelley Cleaver has attended each of the 39 celebrations
      Sept. 4, 1957, represents an important date for a group of die-hard automobile fans. The date is known as E-day, the day the first "experimental car," later known as the Edsel, was produced.
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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.
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Good Samaritan is recognized for its service to community
Mayor issues proclamation for good deeds
      The Good Samaritan- Rusk Cares was recognized last week by the City of Rusk and the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Angela Raiborn presented a proclamation commending the work to Kay Epperson and volunteers of the organization. "The organization mainly helps persons 55 and older and Hispanics," Mrs. E...
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New pastor assigned to Alto's A. Frank Smith Methodist Church
      Dick Dobbins is the new pastor of the Alto A. Frank Smith and Cold Springs United Methodist Churches. The Rev. Dobbins comes to Alto from the Grapeland First United Methodist Church. He replaces the Rev. Dr. Randy Fitzgerald, who was assigned with his brother, the Rev. Dr. Gary Fitzgerald, as co-...
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Crystal Ervin graduates from LVN school
      Crystal Lanita Ervin, daughter of Henry and Neada Ervin will graduate Aug. 10 from Tyler Junior College and receive a Licensed Vocational Nursing School degree. She is a Rusk High School graduate.
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Rusk State Hospital resale shop is open this Friday
      The Resale Shop operated by the Volunteer Council for the Rusk State Hospital, Inc. is open 10 a.m. -3 p.m., at 545 Castner St, in Rusk on the first and second Friday of each month.
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ET Genealogical Society slates meeting Aug. 11
      East Texas Genealogical Society will meet at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11. in the Taylor Auditorium at the Tyler Public Library. Lela Evans will present a program entitled "Data Link - Little Known Websites." Ms. Evans has been engaged in genealogical research since her high school days.
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Health fair planned Aug. 11 in Jacksonville
      Parents who have children enrolled for the 2007-08 school year will want to bring their children to a health fair on from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Norman Activity Center.
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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.
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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.
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Diabetes Day Camp planned Aug. 18
      Trinity Clinic Endocrinology will sponsor a free children's Diabetes Day Camp from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 18 at The University of Texas at Tyler Herrington Patriot Center. The camp is for diabetic children ages 6-16 with pre-registration required.
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ACT test dates announced
      The next ACT test will be administered Sept. 15. Students who wish to take the college admission and placement exam must register by Aug. 10, which is the deadline for having the registration postmarked. There is a late registration postmark deadline of Aug. 24. An extra fee will be charged for la...
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Canoe race postponed until Aug. 25
      The 17th annual Wilderness Canoe Race has been postponed from Aug. 4 to Aug. 25 because of the flooding on the Neches River below Blackburn Dam. The annual 22-mile race's new date of Aug. 25 is contingent upon the river levels along the course. The race is scheduled to begin below Blackburn Dam at...
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Church schedules celebration at new home
      Faith Holy Tabernacle will have a grand celebration at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at the church at 1107 North Main St., Rusk. Speakers will be Pastor Chester Whitaker from Bowen Temple Church in Jacksonville.
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Free school clothes
      Nita Walker and Wanda Nite of the Rusk Church of Christ prepare children's clothing for its school clothes give-away planned for 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Clothes are available in various sizes for school age children.
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ROTARY CLUB UPDATE
Rotarians welcome Californians
BY RENE MCCRACKEN
      Rotarian Larry Sinclair introduced Debra McCormick and her family, who have recently relocated to Rusk, during the July 25 meeting of the Rusk Rotary Club.
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