Ready for Christmas
     This group of girls are dressed and ready for their performance in the Cherokee Civic Theatre Christmas production of "The Silent Bells." In front from left are Rebekah Johnson, Jamie Becker, Rachel Marquez, Paige Childs and Shayna Gamboa. The show will be presented at 7:30 pm. Dec. 7 and 8 and 2 p....
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NEWS
      Rusk ISD Wednesday, Dec. 5 Primary, Elementary, Intermediate, Junior High, High School: Tamales, pinto beans, cole slaw, mixed tropical fruit, cornbread, milk Thursday, Dec.
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Engagement announced
      Rayferd and Angie Colburn of Humble announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Tiffinie Lee, to Brian Christopher Garner, son of Zana and Don Garner Jr. of Rusk. Miss Colburn's grandparents are Patricia and Ray Putz of Kingwood, Ross and June Berry of Houston, Emma and Ma...
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Master Gardener Intern status awarded to 9 county residents
BY JOE DANIEL SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR
      Texas Master Gardener Intern status was recently awarded to nine Cherokee County residents. Amanda Childress, Claude Menard, Bertie Johnson, Keith Billings, Emma Hill, Bettye Grimes, Nathan Grimes, Dan Cates and Vivian Cates were recognized for completion of 50 hours of instruction. Intern status ...
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GOOD SAMARITAN
Things are happening
BY BETTY TOWNSEND SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR
      Exciting things have been happening at the Good Sam center the past few weeks. Drive by and see the newly painted buildings. They look great. The interior of the main building also has been painted, and also the floors. A huge thanks to Warden Todd Foxworth of TDCJ and all the men who worked reall...
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'Celebrate the Light'
     The Christmas musical, "Celebrate the Light" featuring the sanctuary choir, Singers of Salvation, Pure Heart Ladies Ensemble and the church orchestra will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at First Baptist Church. The children's choir musical will be at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16.
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A. Frank Smith UMC choir
     The Chancel Choir of A. Frank Smith United Methodist Church in Alto will present "The Love of God at Christmas" at 5 p.m. Dec. 9. The cantata is directed by Marcia Hassell and Les Hunter is the sound technician. Choir members include Virginia Low, Kay Milstead, Jan Vanderveer, Madge Watkins, Frances...
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Good Sam dinners
     Brookshires Bros. of Rusk has teamed up with the Good Samaritan to help offer dinners to those less fortunate this holiday season. Gene Brown, manager of Brookshires, and Kay Epperson of the Good Samaritan, show off bags of food that can be purchased for a needy family for as little as $5.
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