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Ashley Jones, bride-elect of John Henry Magouyrk IV, was honored at a bridal shower July 11 at The Legacy in Jacksonville . Greeting guests were from left, Jenny Magouyrk, Mr. Magouyrk's mother; Miss Jones; Susan Jones, mother of the honoree; Holly Rozelle, sister; and Francis Elliott and Karen Evans, Miss Jones' grandmothers. Hostesses were Holly Rozelle, Lynn Littlejohn, Chris Rozelle, Kara Tapley, Courtney Grimes, Hayley Hendricks, Becca Thaler, Kristi Smith, Kay Gresham, Whitney Borden, Karen Vaught, Nancy Adams, Julie Vining, Rhonda Jones, Sherrie Lloyd, Miranda Maldonado, Trish Skinner, Martie Littlejohn and Carol Cornelius. The couple will be married Saturday, Aug. 1 at The Legacy. More ... Monday: Oven fried chicken, scalloped potatoes, brussels sprouts, wheat bread, chocolate chip cookies, milk Tuesday: Tuna macaroni salad, carrot raisin salad, green pea salad, crackers, fresh fruit cup, milk Wednesday: More ... Steven and Ramona Humphrey of Fort Smith, Ark. announce the arrival of a son, Mason Andrew, on July 10. The new arrival weighed nine pounds and seven ounces and was 21.5 inches long. Greeting Mason were a sister and brother, Megan and Matthew. Grandparents are Danny and Lynn Courcier of Selman City and Bill and Bernie Humphrey of Tyler. More ... Descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. V.L. Dyess met for their annual family reunion July 4 at the camp house of Forrest and Rita Dyess at Rusk. Barbecue brisket, ribs, potato salad, beans, desserts and homemade ice cream were served to 63 family members and three visitors. More ... Amy Holcomb, band student at Rusk Junior High School, received the Oboe Reed Making Award from Ben Davis, conductor of the eighth grade honors band at Stephen F. Austin State University Band Camp in Nacogdoches. Awards were presented at the end of the June camp. Miss Holcomb is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Holcomb of Rusk. More ... Dr. Anthony Holcomb, board president, presents a media award to Gloria Jennings of the Cherokeean Herald July 13. Ms. Jennings was recognized for fair and balanced reporting in providing valuable information to the community about public schools. More ... Registration for fall cases at the River of Life School of Ministry in Rusk has been scheduled for 1-6 p.m. Aug. 5-6. Classes begin Aug. 10. River of Life School of Ministry is a two year non-demoninational Bible college in Rusk. Fall classes include principles of prayer, power faith, old testament survey and others. More ... Persons living in Cherokee County Precinct 3 will have an opportunity to participate in a precinct-wide clean-up day Aug. 1. Trash can be deposit at the county barn from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. More ... A memorial service was held last spring for James D. Long, Sam Houston State University's Professor Emeritus James D. Long, 83. Mr. Long retired from Sam Houston in 1999, at which time he was named Professor Emeritus for his accomplishments in the biological sciences and in science education. More ... The First Baptist Church of Alto completed the week-long "Boomerang Express" Vacation Bible School, held June 14-18, with more than 95 children participating. The Family Night program included the children performing songs they learned throughout the week, a hot dog supper, and three water slides to cool off in the hot summer temperatures. More ... The Cherokee Civic Theatre is holding open auditions for the upcoming fall musical, "Little Mary Sunshine." Auditions will be held at the Cherokee Civic Theatre, 157 W. Fifth St. in Rusk, at 10 a.m. July 25 and 2 p.m. July 26. More ... Caddoan Mounds, the state historic site located on State Highway 21 six miles west of Alto, will hold a Family Fun Day and night sky viewing July 25 starting at 11 a.m. Family Fun Day will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. More ... Recent retirement parties honored three Rusk State Hospital employees. Carolyn Mead, Frances Kay Browne and Terri Hill, all retired effective May 31. Ms. Mead, a licensed vocational nurse, retired after 15 years of state service. More ... Primary School Registration for students new to Rusk ISD has been scheduled at the primary, elementary and intermediate schools. In order to enroll in the district the following information is required: proof of residency, birth certificate, Social Security card, immunization record and previous school records. More ... Patricia Ross, Director of Facility Competency and Training Development, retired from Rusk State Hospital June 30 after 13 years of service. Pictured with Ms. Ross at her retirement party is Ted Debbs, hospital superintendent. More ... Monday: Baked chicken breast, rice pilaf, steamed broccoli, whole wheat bread, orange, milk Tuesday: Ham with pineapple glaze, zucchini and carrots, lima beans, whole wheat bread, banana, milk Wednesday: Meat sauce with spaghetti noodles, Italian blend vegetables, tossed salad with dressing, garlic bread, melon cup, More ... Hispanic business leaders attended a recent workshop sponsored by Circle of Ten. Dr. Fred Bastani, Rural America Workforce Director, and his staff gave an overview of upcoming opportunities for building trades workers to get training and certification in the installation and servicing of alternative energy systems. More ... Three youths from the Wells 4-H Club, Justin Hathorn, River Goodwin and Ashley Meaux-Goodwin, participated July 29-Aug. 1 at the Texas State 4-H horse show. Persons wishing to help with expenses may send contributions to the club in care of Willie Arnwine, Cherokee County Extension Service, Drawer B, Rusk 75785 and the money will be given to the youths. More ... "Strong Men in Tough Times," a program for men of all ages will be presented from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 1 at Rusk First Baptist Church. "The program is part of a worldwide tour to emphasize the need for men of integrity, virtue and moral courage," said the Rev. Lee Welch, pastor. More ... The Oakland Missionary Baptist Church will sponsor vacation Bible school from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2-Wednesday, Aug. 5 for children, ages three and older. For additional information contact Rev. R.S. and Esther Dyess at (903) 683-2385 or Steve and Kim Killion at (903) 683-6297. More ... The Texas State Railroad will hold four excursions this week for interested train riders. From 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, the Jarvis Wye Special will depart from Palestine with an appearance by the Little Engine That Could. More ... All you can eat barbecue and auction are planned for Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Alto Calvary Tabernacle UPC. Price for the barbecue dinner is $10 for all you can eat. Children six years and under will eat for $8 per plate. Auction items range from antiques, stain glass, car audio and accessories, guided Lake Fork fishing trip and more. More ... PHOTO: QUINTEN BOYD Participants in the 2009 Rusk Basketball Camp practice their shots during the final day of the camp. Approximately 30 young players attended the camp held July 14-17. Running the camp was Rusk coach Tracy Kincade and two of his varsity Eagles, Derrick Sanders and Damario Richards. More ... COURTESY PHOTO: AMANDA COLLIE Four-year-old Hannah Collie of Alto is recuperating at Children's Medical Center in Dallas after her body exhibited signs of organ rejection three weeks ago. Her mother, Amanda Collie, said Hannah was removed from ICU on Tuesday and placed in a normal room. "Hannah is more and more herself every day," her mother said. More ... PHOTO: QUINTEN BOYD Emily Marquez and Cameron Blankinship practice their foxtrot skills at ballroom dancing class, one of the Singletary Memorial Library's Senior Summer Reading Program classes. There are eight classes continuing through August. For more information, call (903) 683- 5916. More ... The Reklaw Baptist Church will sponsor its annual vacation Bible school from 6-8:30 p.m. July 26-31. Children four years old through the sixth grade are invited. For additional information call (936) 369-4327. Jerry Walles is church pastor. More ... "'Quilters,' a Story of Women on the Prairie" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Henderson Civic Theatre. Clay Grizzle of Panola College is director and John Williams of Rusk is music director. The musical opened last weekend and will continue this weekend. For ticket information call (903) 657-2968. More ... PHOTO: QUINTEN BOYD Linard Dowling (left) of Rusk sits outside the Rusk VFW Post talking to James Newton of Corpus Christi. Mr. Newton is traveling from Corpus Christi to Arkansas via horsedrawn wagon, which he built himself. He made a stop in Cherokee County before heading to Athens. The journey started in March and is slated to end in approximately six weeks. More ... PHOTO: QUINTEN BOYD Participants in the 3-on-3 volleyball tournament during the block party fundraiser last Friday night get a few games in as the sun goes down. The fundraiser, held at the Rusk City Pool, was for the RBSA Eagles, a 13-15 baseball team headed to state competition in Brownwood. More ... While the confirmed cases of swine flu in the U.S. have been mild, it is prudent that we take the necessary precautions in Texas to protect our citizens, which is why today I have requested 850,000 courses of antiviral medication from the CDC to be prepositioned in the state, said Gov. Rick Perry. We will continue to work with our local, state and federal health officials to ensure public safety is protected. More ... |
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