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Republicans plan meeting
      The Cherokee County Republican Club will meet Tuesday, January 8, 2008 The meeting will be held at the Legacy of Harvey Collins Restaurant, 204 West 6th St., Rusk, TX at 6:30 PM Candidates in the upcoming election will be guest speakers. All members are encouraged to attend and bring a friend. Th...
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Rusk State Hospital resale shop is open 1st, 2nd Fridays
      The Resale Shop operated by the Volunteer Council for the Rusk State Hospital, Inc. is open 10 a.m. -3 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...
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Alzheimer's support group meets 1st Thursday of month
      The Alzheimer's support group will meet at noon Thursday, Jan. 3, at the Southern Cherokee Federal Credit Union. Lunch will be provided and there will be a guest speaker. For more information call Bobbie Orsack at (903) 683-5438.
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Flu vaccines are available
      The Cherokee County Health Department offers flu (influenza) vaccinations for adults and children over six-months-old from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at its clinics at 593 N. Main St. in Rusk and 510 E. Commerce St. in Jacksonville.
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Eye glasses, cases needed at Rusk State Hospital
      There is an ongoing need for used eye glasses and cases at Rusk State Hospital. Contact Community Relations at (903) 683-7327.
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Teaching award
     JISD board president Dr. Larry Folden presents Misti Owens, a third grade teacher at West Side Elementary School, the 21st Century Teaching Award for December 2007.
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RUSK LIONS CLUB
Mike Miller, band members present musical program for meeting
BY BILLY WATSON
      Mike Miller, assistant band director with high school students Rebecca Robbins, David Robbins, Joey Marchetti and Andrew Bennette played Christmas music for the Lions Club.
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Memorial Baptist sets gospel concert
      Gary Sheppard will be in concert at the Memorial Missionary Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6. Fellowship will follow. "Brother Gary is an excellent person, singer, and song writer. There are a good number of people in Cherokee County who have enjoyed hearing him sing when he was with the m...
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Drivers License renewals can be made in Rusk
      Representatives of the Department of Public Safety Drivers License Division are in Rusk at the courthouse annex building, 201 E. Sixth St., on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The office is open from 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4:15 p.m. both days. Additional information is available at (903) 683-6037.
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Rusk 1st Baptist hosts conference
      The Rusk First Baptist Church will host the annual Cherokee Evangelism Conference Jan. 13-16. Kicking off the conference will be Don Cass, evangelism director for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan.13. The Rev. Cass will also preach at a noon luncheon Monday, Jan....
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Fred Douglass 1st graders
     First Graders at Fred Douglass Elementary School in Jacksonville sing carols during their Christmas concert on Dec. 20.
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