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Texas voters approved all 11 of the proposed constitutional amendments Nov. 3. However, voters in Cherokee County said no to three of the propositions. Propositions One, Four and Five were rejected. More ... On Saturday October 10th, the Sons of Confederate Veterans Cross of Saint Andrew Camp #2009 of Cherokee County assisted the Anderson County United Daughters of the Confederacy and the newly formed Joh More ... The Alto Lions Club will sponsor this year’s Christmas parade at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, in downtown Alto. Those wishing to participate are encouraged to meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Missionary Baptist Church. This year’s parade theme is Colors of Christmas.” A $50 prize will be awarded to the entry judged to have the best use of the theme. More ... John McCloskey was speaker for the Oct. 29 Rusk Lions Club meeting. He was accompanied to the meeting by his wife, Libby. The McCloskeys moved to East Texas in 1978 and over the next few years found themselves surrounded with abandoned dogs. At present they have more than 30 dogs at their place in Maydelle. More ... Officer Tony Forson, of the Jacksonville Police Department, looks on as Susan Neeley prepares to fire a Mini-14 rifle. Ms. More ... TDCJ Warden Todd Foxworth said the lights and the jumbo Christmas card artwork introduced last year will be ready for the Rusk Christmas parade at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 2. More ... Kevin Pierce announced Tuesday morning his intention to seek re-election as Commissioner of Precinct 2 Cherokee County in the March 2, 2010 Republican Primary Election. More ... Long-time Democrat Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Brenda Dominy has announced her bid for reelection, this time on the Republican ballot. Judge Dominy has served in her position since being elected in 1999. More ... The Cherokee County Health Department has received a small amount of flu vaccines, said Rhonda Jones, staff member. The Rusk health department clinic has 10 doses of seasonal flu mist ( for children 24 months – 18 years; five doses of H1N1 inactivated vaccine (injection); and 28 doses of H1N1 live, attenuated vaccine (nasal spray). More ... The New Summerfield Lions Club will sponsor a Thanksgiving bake sale at the Tri-County Livestock Barn on U.S. Highway 79 E. beginning at 5 p.m. Nov. 20. The New Summerfield Lions regularly meet on the first and third Monday of every month at the First United Methodist Church. For additional information contact (903) 586-3228. More ... Cherokee County Democrats will sponsor a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the fellowship hall of Shady Grove Church of Christ near Rusk. To get to the church turn east on U.S. Highway 84 toward Reklaw. Drive approximately 7.5 miles and turn right on FM 2962. Shady Grove is about half a mile on the left in the trees. More ... The Cherokee County Republican Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 at The Legacy, 782 CR 1511 Jacksonville. For additional information and reservations contact President Steve Looney (903) 586-3228. The cost will be $16 per person which includes a traditional Christmas meal with trimmings. Bring a wrapped gift for the gift exchange. More ... The Friends of the Library Book Sale is scheduled from Friday, Nov.13- Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Jacksonville Public Library, 502 S. Jackson Street. Nov. 13, is “Friends Preview Day.” Only those who volunteer to help set up and/ or work at the sale and members of the Friends of the Library will be allowed in to view and purchase books from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on this day. Saturday, Nov. More ... The Alto High School Student Council will honor veterans with an assembly and program at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Veterans are asked to sign in at the Student Council table (located at the main gym inside entrance) by 8:45 a.m. in order to be recognized during the ceremony. Assistance for disabled persons will be available. More ... Roaring engines, smashed vehicles and tons of mud will be heard and seen this weekend at the Horsepower Expo and Can-Am finals at the 4,000 acre Mud Creek Off Road Park. The park is located between Jacksonville and New Summerfield on U.S. Highway 79. More ... The Rev. Mike Bradford, pastor of the Eastside Baptist Church will be the speaker for Rusk’s annual Thanksgiving service. Local residents will gather at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the high school auditorium for this special service sponsored by the Rusk Ministerial Alliance. More ... A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Oct. 23 to welcome Verizon Wireless into the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce. Tim Hooker and his staff offer cell phone equipment and service to local citizens. More ... |
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