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LEOLA HAUGHBROOK REDD Funeral for Leona Haughbrook Redd, 72, of Jacksonville, was at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Sweet Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Horace Williams, the Rev. S.A. Miles, the Rev. David Moore, the Rev. M.L. Parson, the Rev. Julia Session and the Rev. Dr. Charles Walls officiating. More ... Rusk's clean-up is April 5, 12 Dumpsters will be available from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Rusk city-wide spring cleanup is scheduled for 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, April 5 and 12. Dumpsters will be located at the city barn on U.S. Highway 69 and Conley Park on Reeder Street. The citywide clean-up is restricted only to persons who reside within the city limits or customers living outs... More ... 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. Saturday, May 24. More ... Church will honor pastor Linwood Baptist Church will honor Pastor DeClois and Gwendolyn Johnson at 3 p.m. April 6 on their ninth anniversary with the church. Those attending will be given an opportunity to speak. The Rev. Mike Williams of New Faith Church in Sacul with be guest speaker. More ... Sorority takes pictures for Mother's Day, graduation Omicron Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will have its regular fund raiser for taking pictures for Mothers day, graduation and other events. Pictures will be taken at Jim Hogg City Park April 19, 20 and 26. For additional information call Diane Norton at (903) 743-5504 or Karen Vaught at (903) 683... More ... Good Samaritan slates fundraising sale The Rusk Good Samaritan will be open for a fundraising sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 5. This will be a tax-free, one-day only event to give local citizens an extra opportunity to come in and shop. Clothing and shoes are 25 cents per item or pair and linens, curtains and other housewares... More ...
Bests note 'best'...., their 50th The Rev. Lee Ray and Ethel Lee Chapman Best will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Friday, April 4. A reception in their honor will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at First Baptist Church in Alto. Friends and family are invited. More ...
BY KEN MCCLURE Sons of Confederate Veterans Cross of Saint Andrew camp #2009 of Cherokee county held a military marker dedication March 22 at Jarratt Cemetery in the Craft area for Pvt. Cornelius Deaton, who served in Company I,35th Texas cavalry from 1861-65. More ...
Certificates of appreciation presented at meeting BY ROY REYNOLDS At their latest weekly meeting, the Rotary Club of Rusk honored the cosponsors of their upcoming "Salute to Vets," July 3-4. Accepting certificates of appreciation from Rusk Rotary President, Toni Meador, were: Greg James, owner of Greg James Country Motors in Rusk, and Tara Crosby, representing ... More ... Wells student named Who's Who Seth Hamilton, a Wells High School graduate, now attending Stephen F. Austin State University has been selected for Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Mr. Hamilton, an environmental geology major, is the son of Shirley and Charles Hamilton of Wells. More ... JISD has new TV program "Inside JISD," a new television program from Jacksonville ISD, examines different areas of education in the school district. The program, produced by the JISD Public Information Team, can be seen on Suddenlink Channel 20 at 7 p.m. Thursdays beginning March 27. The program will be repeated at 10 ... More ... Mixon church hosts bluegrass/gospel music The Mixon Missionary Baptist Church hosts Bluegrass/Gospel music groups on the first Saturday of every month. The public is invited and any band wanting to play may contact Mary Kirby at (903) 842-4774. More ... 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. More ... Interview process for scholarships begins Rusk Alumni Association will interview Rusk High School students for $1,000 The Rusk High School Alumni Association (RHSAA) will soon begin interviewing and selecting applicants for seven $1,000 scholarships to deserving 2008 seniors. More ... Master Gardeners' spring conference slated for April 10 Henderson County Master Gardeners will sponsor their eighth annual spring conference at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10 at Cain Center in Athens. Keynote speaker will be Chris Wiesinger, founder and president of Southern Bulb Company. More ... Cancer survivors invited to participate in 'Great Getaway' 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. More ... Family seeks help with medical expenses 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. More ...
J&J Jewelry and Gifts was named Business of the Month March 26 by the Rusk Chamber of Commerce. Joann Creel, Judy Magruder and Shirley (Pete) Herring accept the business of the month banner from chamber leaders and friends. More ... Family seeks help Kelly Dietrich, a former Rusk resident, was injured in a skydiving accident in Hawaii. She has undergone 11 surgeries with more planned. The family is asking for help with the overwhelming expenses she has incurred. Donations can be made at any Southside Bank location in the name of Kelly Dietric... More ... CASA fundraiser slated April 12 in Palestine Not only is the month of April Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month but it is also the time for the annual fundraiser for CASA of Trinity Valley. The CASA 5K, 10K, Kids K & Walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, at the Story Elementary School, East Loop 256, Palestine. This event is spons... More ... Meals on wheels April 2-11 Wednesday: Stuffed bell pepper, tomato and okra, seasoned baby limas, cornbread, banana, milk Thursday: Chopped barbecue pork on bun, pork 'n beans, hot applesauce, onions and pickles, potato salad, milk Friday: Tuna salad, coleslaw, cantaloupe and grapes, crackers, oatmeal cookies, More ... |
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