Polar Express returns to TSR in Nov. and Dec.
      The Polar Express train ride has returned to Rusk, transporting the young and the young at heart to the North Pole for a chance to meet jolly old Saint Nick. The ride departs from the Palestine Depot three times per day – 5:10 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Rides will be held Nov. 20-21 and 27-29; Dec. 4-6, 11-23 and 26-27.
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Cherokee Warehouse buys Greg James Country Motors’ property
      Cherokee Warehouse owners Butch Walley and Forrest Dyess recently announced acquisition of property across from their present location on U. S. Highway 69 south in Rusk. The site has been used for the past 10 years by Greg James Country Motors. Prior to Mr. James’ ownership, it was Isaacs Motor Co. for several decades.
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DORA MAE (TOOTSIE) JOHNSON
      Funeral for Dora Mae Tootsie) Johnson, 63, of Frankston, was at 11 a.m. Monday at Autry Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Norman Pope, Rev. Chuck Johnston and Rev. Don Copeland officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson died Friday. She was born Jan. 18, 1946, in Rusk to J. H. (Bill) and Dora B. Lusk.
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Auditions slated for ‘Diary of Anne Frank’
      The Cherokee Civic Theatre will conduct auditions for the upcoming February show of The Diary of Anne Frank” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 and p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 at the theater in Rusk. The show is directed by Jessica Breen-Ford, and produced by long-time theatre member Camille Jones. The show is scheduled to run Thursday-Sunday Feb. 11-14, 2010.
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Carolyn Martin attends San Marcos conference
      Carolyn Martin from Cherokee County sheriff ’s office recently attended the Seventh annual training conference for the sheriff ’s administrative assistants Oct. 28-30 in San Marcos. More than 150 persons attended. The Sheriff ’s Association of Texas sponsors this conference at no cost for administrative personnel from sheriffs’ offices across Texas.
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Turkey carving class slated
      Brookshire Brothers in Jacksonville will sponsor a free turkey carving class from noon-1 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Norman Activity Center, 526 E. Commerce. Ricky Scales, store butcher, will give a lesson on how to carve a turkey. Also, he will show how to select proper carving tools and how to sharpen knives and keep them sharp.
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Underwood seeks re-election March 2
      Incumbent Precinct 4 Commissioner Byron Underwood has announced he will seek reelection in the March 2, 2010 Democratic Primary election. “It has been a honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Precinct 4 and Cherokee County for the past three years, and I would like the opportunity to continue,” Mr. Underwood said in making his announcement.
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Area Veterans honored Nov. 11 in Rusk
     Dr. Jim Largent, left, Rusk ISD Superintendent, presents a certificate of appreciation to veteran Wayne Morgan.
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Instructions given for sending cards to soldiers
      The American Red Cross’ Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign, which was established to provide people with a secure and reliable means of sending holiday cards to service members and their families.
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