Kingsmen Quartet
     The Kingsmen Quartet will be presented in concert at 7 p.m. March 14 at the Neches High School gym. Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. There is no charge for pre-school children. Tickets at the door are higher. The event is sponsored by the Neches Volunteer Fire Departm...
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'Great Getaway' slated April 22-24
      East Texas cancer survivors can participate in East Texas Medical Center Cancer Institute's annual "Great Getaway" spring retreat April 22- 24 at the Bluffs at Pine Cove, southwest of Tyler near Lake Palestine.
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Had-A-Call quartet
     Had-A-Call, Alto's newest southern gospel men's quartet, will be featured at the Southern Gospel Showcase in Diboll March 8. Members of the quartet are from left, Nathan Bryan, Cody Allen, Randy Low and Freddie Wallace. The quartet is part of the music ministry of A. Frank Smith United Methodist Chu...
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Sam Houston News
      Brenton S. Jones, a sophomore from Rusk, has been named to the President's List at Sam Houston State University for the 2007 fall semester. He is a general business major and received a 4.0 Grade Point Average for the semester.
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Clogging lessons offered
      The Cherokee Cloggers will offer free lessons beginning at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Rusk Civic Center. For additional information contact her at (903) 743-5343.
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Weight Watchers meet
      Weight Watchers meetings are held at 6 p,.m. each Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, 372 E. Fourth St., Rusk. New members will be provided to a KickStart guide, a resource that provides simple steps for members to start adopting a healthy lifestyle within the first 24 hours.
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Theatre seek directors
      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 Texa...
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Church plans springtime celebration March 16
      The Faith Holy Tabernacle Non-Denomination Church, 485 N. Main St. in Rusk, will host a springtime celebration at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 16. Speaker will be the Rev. Tommy Calhoun, pastor of San Flat Baptist Church in Palestine. Lunch will be served.
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Selden-Brown engagement
     l Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Selden of Tyler, formerly of Rusk, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, to Justin Clent Brown of Whitehouse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Brown of Rusk. Miss Selden is the granddaughter of Rosemary Thompson of Rusk and the late Ira G. ...
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RUSK ISD
      Monday, March 10 Primary, Elementary, Intermediate, Junior High, High School: Sloppy joes, fries, pickle spear, orange, milk Tuesday, March 11 Primary, Elementary, Intermediate, Junior High, High School: Steak fingers, potatoes, green beans,
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MEALS ON WHEELS,
March 10-12
      Monday: Chicken fried steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, okra and tomatoes,, wheat bread, orange, milk Tuesday: Spaghetti and meat sauce,, Italian blend vegetables, hot rosy pears, tossed salad, garlic bread,, Italian dressing,
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Barlow-Davilla
     Patricia Barlow and Christopher Davilla have announced their engagement. Miss Barlow is the daughter of Mike and Kathy Barlow of Neches. She is a Neches High School graduate, attended TVCC of Palestine and is currently employed at Rusk State Hospital. Mr. Davilla is the son of Debbie Fielding of Whi...
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Dominy-Bailes
     The engagement of Earline Dominy and Keith Bailes has been announced. Miss Dominy is the daughter of Laveta Garner of Rusk and the late Albert Dominy. Mr. Bailes is the son of Martha Bailes of Rusk and the late Connie Bailes. Both are Rusk High School graduates. The couple will be married in a priva...
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Alto residents named to university president list
      Anthony King of Alto has been named to the president's list of Freed- Hardeman University in Henderson, Tenn. for the fall semester. He is senior mass media major and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne King.
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Chamber will host Fair on the Square May 23-24
      The Rusk Chamber of Commerce will host the 17th annual Fair on the Square May 23-24. The dance has been moved from Saturday to Friday evening. Vendors are being sought for the event. The annual Fair on the Square will be held from 9 a.m.-4p.m.
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Class of 1968 members sought for reunion
      Plans are being made for a Rusk High School Class of 1968 reunion. Addresses of Derwood McCorquedale, James Leicht, Margaret Bullock Celestine, Betty Hudson and Marilyn Spence King are needed. Call Larry Long at (903) 683-5889 or Wayne Guinn at (903) 683-2181 or wguinn@ ieee.org.
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