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Tommye Pickett, front left, was honored with a surprise 70th birthday party July 26 at Sadler's Restaurant. Family members came from Tyler, Houston, Henderson and Rusk for the minifamily reunion. Five generations of the family include in front, Mrs. Pickett; her mother Eva Lee Sartin; and her great-granddaughter, Jolie Smith; in back are her daughter, Kristin Smith; and her son, Terry Pickett. More ... Christ the Redeemer Academy registration for the new school year begins Aug. 25. The school was rated excellent in academic progress for its first year of operation. More ... Lon Morris College held the first annual Trustees' Leadership Academy of Scholars from July 17-20, 2008. Six scholarships in the amount of $425 course waivers were awarded to David Catalan, Alayna Chavira, Kevin Quiroz, Clay Hamblett, Dietrich Dancer and Iliana Sotiriou. More ... Lucile and Bill Rhodes of Rusk announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Jessica, to Jacob Bloxom Smith, son of Ann Bloxom Smith and Paul Wroten Smith of Monroe, la. Miss Rhodes is the granddaughter of Sarah and Comer Born of Lancaster. Both are graduates of Northwestern State University with Bachelor of Science degrees in theatre. They are employed in the entertainment field in Las Vegas, Nev. He is a sound designer and she is an actress, singer and dancer. She also teaches dancing. A fall wedding is planned. More ... Greg Wade has joined Investment Centers of America Inc. (ICA) as a financial advisor in the Austin Bank main location at 100 W. Commerce in Jacksonville. Investment Centers of America Inc. offers financial planning and brokerage services, said Jeff Austin III, vice-chairman of Austin Bank. More ... A back to school bash for the Rusk High School junior class will be held 8-10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the Rusk City Pool. Class schedules may be picked up 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday at the high school. All members of the class are invited to attend. Activities include swimming, basketball, volleyball, music by CMB Music Productions and food. More ... Taylor Brooke Halbert and Andrew Justin McFarland, both Duke University graduates, were married Saturday June 7 at the Duke University Chapel in Durham, N.C. The Rev. Michael Dowd of Wytheville, Va., brother-inlaw of the groom, officiated. Music for the ceremony was provided by Dr. David A. Arcus on the chapel pipe organ. More ... On Monday, two fawns were spotted by reporter/ photographer Quinten Boyd as he photographed road construction on U.S. Highway 69 near Rusk Auto Parts. The pair darted through traffic on their way to the woods. More ... Army Private Vanessa Drake has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, Pvt. Drake studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values. She also received training in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare, and bayonet training. In addition, Pvt. More ... The Rusk Chamber of Commerce will hold their "Back 2 School" Fashion show on August 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m at the TJ Rusk Cafe and Hotel. Students will model clothes from The Hip Shack and Knox Ray Men's Wear. In addition, a "What Not to Wear" makeover will be provided by Texas Tanglers and The Hip Shack. More ... Relay for Life of Cherokee County is looking for volunteers to assist cancer survivors and caregivers in and around Cherokee County. Opportunities include the Survivors support group, the Caregivers support group, the Relay for Life committee and its subcommittees and various other areas. More ... The Alto Ministerial Alliance will host "Summer Celebration" at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19 at the football stadium. Planners said, "This is an opportunity to come together as community to prepare for the upcoming school year. More ... Monday: Lemon pepper chicken, broccoli and cauliflower, pickled beets, whole wheat bread, pound cake with strawberries and blueberries with topping, milk Tuesday: chop steak with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, cornbread, peach sauce, More ... The official grand opening of the Edward Jones Investment office in Rusk will be held 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Aug. 8. Steve Slover, financial advisor and manager of the Rusk location, said he likes having his office on the west side of the square in downtown Rusk. More ... PHOTO: QUINTEN BOYD Motorcyclists Pocholo (left) and David Abellán prepare to ride outside the Weston Inn and Suites. The two men are part of Deep USA, a Spanish motorcycle group riding from San Francisco to New York. Rusk was the group's 11th stop of 20. From Rusk, they headed through Lufkin to Lake Charles, La. More ... Beginning Spanish Conversation I will be offered as a continuing education course at Jacksonville College from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 9-Oct. 7. The course is designed for individuals who have had little or no previous Spanish instruction and who are interested in learning basic Spanish conversation skills for business and/or for personal interests. More ... The city of Rusk maintains a transportation service for seniors. This service is provided only within the city's boundaries. Cost to board is $1 which entitles the rider to two stops, with 50 cents being charged for each additional stop. There is no additional charge for the return home. Interested persons may contact city hall at (903) 683-2213 for further details. More ... Rusk Church of Christ will sponsor its school clothes give-away day from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 16. There are clothes in various sizes for school age children. Sizes are from approximately two years to adult. The church is still taking clothing donations. Members ask donors to make sure donations are clean, usable and suitable for school. More ... The Heritage Center of Cherokee County is seeking volunteers to host visitors at the museum on Saturdays and Sundays. Persons who would like work at the museum may contact Rachel at (903) 683-1500. More ... Birmingham Health Care Center will provide certified nurse aide classes from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Aug. 11, 13, 14 and 15; and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Aug. 18-19; and 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 20-21. Persons interested in becoming certified are asked to call Robin Bell at (903) 683-5444 to register. More ... The Resale Shop operated by the Volunteer Council for the Rusk State Hospital, Inc. is open 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at 545 Castner St, in Rusk on the first and second Friday of each month. All proceeds benefit the patients and programs at Rusk State Hospital, For additional information, please call (903) 683-7327. More ... Persons with drug or alcohol problems are invited to attend Christians Against Substance Abuse (CASA) group meetings. The sessions are held at 7 p.m. each Tuesday at the Rusk Church of Christ. The church is located at 397 S. Main St., Rusk. More ... Colton Snively beats the heat and practices a back splash at the Rusk City Pool. The pool opens daily (except Sunday) at 12:30 p.m. It closes Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 6:30 p.m. The pool will remain open through Labor Day weekend. More ... |
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