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This is a story of tradition, civic pride and volunteerism. March is the month that the Cherokee Civic Theatre celebrates its 35th anniversary. Thirty individuals met March 1, 1973, to discuss organizing a theater group. More ... The Texas Beta Omega Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Feb. 18 at the Legend of Harvey Collins Restaurant with eight members present. Mary Madden was chosen Valentine sweetheart. She was crowned and presented with a serving tray. Jimmye Watson was surprised with a birthday gift from her secret sister. More ... Wednesday: Pork roast with gravy, mashed potatoes, green peas with pimentos, wheat roll, ambrosia, milk Thursday: Beef stew, steamed cabbage, hot pineapple salad crackers, brownies, orange juice, milk Friday: Oven fried chicken, baked potato seasoned green beans sour cream with cheese, Texas toast, sliced peaches, More ... A new, tuition-based elementary school, for students ages 5-10 years, is planned for the Jacksonville area. Karen Hendley, local educator, is looking for interested, founding families who would like to be a part of the establishment of the school. She is also seeking an appropriate school site. More ... Hope Crow announces that she is a big sister. Grady James Crow was born on Nov. 3, 2007, in Fort Worth to parents, Jim and Nicky Crow of Brock. Grady weighed seven pounds and was 19.5 inches long. Grandparents are Lynn and Lynn Ann King and Jerry Rix of Rusk. Great-grandmother is Ovell King of Oakland. More ... Persons with drug or alcohol problems are invited to attend Christian Against Substance Abuse (CASA) group meetings. The sessions are held at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, beginning April 1, at the Rusk Church of Christ. The church is located at 397 S. Main St., Rusk. More ... There are currently five chapters of Inspirational Writers Alive! (IWA!) in Texas, from Amarillo to Houston. Its founder started the Jacksonville chapter 13 years ago. IWA! More ... Kelly Dietrich, a former Rusk resident, was injured in a skydiving accident in Hawaii. She shattered her leg and broke her back. She has been fighting to save her foot and fought a deadly staph infection in her blood stream along with gangrene. Ms. More ... The Cherokee County Democratic Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at The Wok on U.S. Highway 69 in Jacksonville. The Texas Democratic Women will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the same location. Members will review the historic Texas Primary. Delegate information and convention rules will be discussed in preparation for the 10 a.m. More ... Hospice of East Texas will offer a free workshop for parents and other adults who are caring for grieving children. Meeting in a small confidential group, for four consecutive Tuesdays, the workshops will provide adults with information of how to help children cope with the normal grief process. Workshops will begin at 7:30 p.m. More ... Jerry D. Teague of Crockett, father and father-in-law of Jeri Largent and Rusk ISD Superintendent Dr. Jim Largent, recently completed the Golfsmith's Master Craftsman Program in Austin. Golfsmith, the leading golf club component supplier and golf clubmaking company, was the first to offer training programs in clubmaking in 1970. More ... Crisis Center of Anderson and Cherokee Counties first ever Rubber Duckie Chili cookoff is scheduled for Saturday, April 19, at Lake Jacksonville Concession area. Proceeds from this event directly benefit abused women and children. More ... Betty and Lewis McCrary celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary March 22 with family and friends. They were married March 28, 1948, and have lived in Rusk for the past 45 years. Mr. McCrary retired from the U.S. Air Force and later as a nurse at Rusk State Hospital. Mrs. McCrary retired rom Medical Records at Rusk State Hospital. They have four children, Roger McCrary, Nancy Fenton, Mary Crews and Anita Woody; eight grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren. More ... The Cherokee Civic Theatre, Inc. (CCT) Play Selection Committee is working on the production line-up for the 2008-09 season. Persons with plays they would like to direct are asked to contact the theatre. The mission of CCT is to offer opportunities for cultural and artistic enrichment in East Texas. More ... |
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