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The Cherokee Civic Theatre (CCT) has announced cast for the upcoming winter production of "Alice in Wonderland." The show will be directed by Castanya Breen, and produced by James Crump. In the role of Alice will be Haley Hanks, a veteran of the CCT stage and TNT summer camps. Along with Miss Hanks, another young veteran, Moira Debbs, will portray the White Rabbit. More ... A-honor roll J.D. Brawley, Stoney Brawley, Emily Coates, Michael Dominguez, Jacob Henry, Shelby Higgins, Jessica Husband Also, John Kennedy, Emily Marquez, Arid McClure, Livia Sessions, More ... The Acclaim Quartet will be at Branded By Christ Cowboy Church at 10 a.m. Sunday Nov. 23. Acclaim, based out of Greenville, Ohio, is a fulltime ministry, with a calling and desire to reach lost souls for Christ. The quartet's main goal is to present the message of Jesus Christ and the plan of salvation. More ... Kyle Hanson was one of the winners at the pumpkin carving contest at Rusk Intermediate School. He won the prize for having the scariest pumpkin. He is a fourth grade student of Shinnitta Foreman. More ... A benefit to help with funeral expenses for Jody Durrett is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Jacksonville VFW hall. There will be alive band and an auction. Mr. Durrett was killed Nov. 1 near Gallatin in a four-wheeler accident. More ... Women of the Rusk Church of Christ are in the process of collecting coats and funds to purchase coats for area needy youngsters. Coats will be distributed at the church from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 15. Those seeking coats are asked to bring children to try them on. More ... Justices of the Peace Brenda Dominy, Pct. 1;Teresa Phifer, Pct. 2; and Vera Foreman, Pct. 4 were certified at the recent 20-hour seminar Oct. 28-31 in Tyler. The seminar was sponsored by the Texas Justice Court Training Center, a division of Texas State University in San Marcos, with offices in Austin. More ... The Heritage Center of Cherokee County is seeking volunteers to host visitors at the museum on Saturdays and Sundays. Persons who would like to work at the museum may contact Rachel at (903) 683-1500. 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. More ... The Alto High School 48 member marching band received an outstanding rating at the Northwestern State University marching band contest Saturday Nov. 1 in Natchitches, La. The Alto Band drumline also received an outstanding rating. Receiving an excellent rating were drum major Elena Campa and Alto flag corps auxillary. Band director is Steven Smitha. The band will be involved in the Hometown Scholarship Program through the end of November. Anyone interested in donating $5 to the Alto Band and receiving a free t-shirt as well as a chance in winning a New Dodge Pick-up can drop by Pearman Motor Company in Alto and make their donation. More ... Buyer interest in county properties is increasing according to information from the United Country real estate web site, at UnitedCountry. com. The local United Country franchise is Frazer Realty at 190 Main St. S. in Rusk. Ike Frazer is the owner and broker. More ... When did his interest in history begin? Ricky Richards reflects on his teen years at Rusk High School. "I was a sophomore when an SMU professor was employed to teach history. His name was Tom Allen. More ... The Cherokee County Democratic Club held a watch party on election night at the Best Western Hotel in Jacksonville. In addition to the Presidential race, the members kept close tabs on Democratic candidates in several county races. Approximately 40 people attended the watch party, including 2nd Judicial District Judge Dwight Phifer. More ... The Rusk High School Class of 1963 met Nov. 1 for the 45th year reunion. Many class members excelled in all sports, band and other activities. Most of the class was involved in some sort of extracurricular program. Class members were in front Dale Dotson, Lesley Liles, Bruce Stovall, Kenny McClure, Curtis Hanson, Ocie Russell, Beatrice Phillips Pitman, Sherrell Bothwell Grogan, Betty Tosh Miller, Brenda Hendrick Netters, Diann Banks Norton, Mary Ann Mayes Patterson and Susan Miller Cohen; in back, David Grogan, Ronny Travis, Dennis Dotson, Brooke Day, Steven Tackett, Mike Chapman, Phillip Power, Mark Seale, James Murphy, Sue Vining Jared, Bobbie Lou Acker Strickland, Judy Ramey Frazer and Jerry Don Norton. William Blankenship and Janis Nicholson Martinez are not pictured. More ... A retirement reception from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 will honor Linda Beard, retiring county tax assessor-collector. She has worked in the tax office for the past 47 years. She was first elected in 1970 and previously served as an employee there. More ... |
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