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Community December 19, 2007
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RUSK LIONS CLUB
District Governor visits Rusk club
BY BILLY WATSON SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR
      Fred Renkema, District 2S-1 Governor from Nederland, spoke at the Dec. 6 Rusk Lions Club meeting. The speaker said he was impressed with the Rusk Lions Club and the numerous projects to raise funds to place back into the community.
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MEALS ON WHEELS
Dec. 24-28
      Monday and Tuesday: Closed for Christmas Wednesday: Hamburger on bun, oven browned potatoes, baked beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles catsup, mustard, spice cake, milk Thursday: Lemon pepper fish, crispy cubed potatoes, hot peach cobbler, cornbread, tartar sauce,
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City bus serves seniors
      The city of Rusk maintains a transportation service for seniors. This is provided only within the city limits. Cost is $1 which for two stops, with 50 cents being charged for each additional stop. Return trip is free. Call (903) 683-2213 for further details.
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MAILBOX Santa Letters
      Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is wagon, trampo, scooter, clothes, pajamus, shoes, pink andles and cowgirl shirts. Tana Burris Dear Santa, How are you at the North Pole? All I want for Christmas is a ipod, go cart and if you and your elfs make guns I want a twenty two bolt action. An...
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LIONS CLUB
BY BILLY WATSON SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR
      Tim Timmons introduced Rusk ISD Assistant Band Director, Mike Kellog, who present the Dec. 13 program. Mr. Kellog played "Have Yourself a Merry Christmas," "Winter Wonderland," "Jingle Bell Rock," "Carol of the Bells," "Frosty the Snowman," "I'll Be Home For Christmas," "Let It Snow," "You're A Me...
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Relay for Life
      This window for Relay for Life at Wallace-Thompson Hardware and Appliances in Rusk won first place in the window decoration contest.
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County residents celebrate Christmas
      Cherokee County residents are getting ready for the Christmas season. Activities began with annual Christmas parades in Rusk, Alto and Jacksonville. The holiday calendar included the distribution of Christmas Dream Tree gifts and "A Day with Santa" Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Jim Hogg City Park. Mo...
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NEWS
      New Parks and Wildlife executive director named Carter Smith of San Antonio has been named executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. He replaces Robert L. Cook, who is retiring. Mr. Smith has been with The Nature Conservancy of Texas since 1998 and has been the state direct...
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Best Business Display
      Texas National Bank was the winner of the best business display for the Christmas season. Windows at the various offices were painted with drawings of hats, toys and sporting goods.
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