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PAGE TWO—CHEROKEEAN/HERALD OF RUSK, TEXAS—THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1989
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A day for honoring...
All Veterans of this nation, both living and dead
Veterans Day is designated for observance next
Saturday. The event is traditionally noted each year
on Nov. 11. Why, and how, did this come to pass?
It has its beginnings in the year 1919. Then
President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 as
Armistice Day to remind us of the tragedies of war.
Later, a law was passed in 1938 declaring it a fed-
eral holiday.
In 1954, Congress changed the name to Veter-
ans Day to allow the honor of all U.S. veterans. And,
strangely enough, Nov. 11 is the same date chosen
by other countries for similar observances. These
include Great Britain, France and Canada.
The first tribute to veterans in 1919 was to honor
those who served in World War I and commemo-
rate the end of fighting. This was the war, after
which it ended, people called "the war to end all
wars."
Well, 70 years later we know better. It didn't end
all the wars. It is doubtful that any war can do that.
Perhaps. But doubtful. The important thing to re-
member now is that a lot of good people have
served—and died—in the name of "freedom."
One could take a spin back in time and count
battles beyond number which were fought in the
name of the individual's right to do some thing. The
observance at hand, however, is a modern day
vehicle for remembering and being grateful to all
those who have given their most precious of all pos-
sessions—the gift of life—to preserve for us the
privileges guaranteed by our Constitution.
Veterans from WWI, WWII, the Korean Conflict,
Vietnam and dozens of other small blood-letting
battles, deserve our praise and appreciation Nov.
11. To those who have risked and sacrificed life to
preserve life, yours and mine, in a land of the free,
we say, "hats off," and "God bless." May the world
one day live in peace and harmony. Until that day
comes, though, we will continue to salute and honor
our Vets—the living and the dead.
It's going to be one of those Christ-
mas seasons. I can feel it in my
bones. Omens, which Bet off panic in
my procrastinator heart, are send-
ing up warning signals...right in my
own house!
The first of my signs, for want
of something else to call it, is a
Christmas cactus. If you've had
one or seen one, you don't need
me to tell you that it is a house
plant. Well, part of the year it is
a house plant. The rest of the
year it stays outside, quite hap-
pily, too.
So, what is wrong? We have just
barely hurdled the Halloween holi-
day and the Christmas cactus is
blooming...already! Now, when a
plant doesn't know when Christ-
mas is, and blooms weeks too early,
how can we humans be held ac-
countable for not knowing
either...and getting behind!
To make matters worse (be-
cause I am easily intimidated),
one of my sisters has finished
ALL of her Christmas shopping
(WRAPPED, too!!!) and I am sit-
ting her going "dub?" She (my
sister) says it's all a matter of
getting organized and setting
some priorities.
Trying to salvage something for
my troubled ego, I manage to weakly
stammer, "But, we're working on
our Christmas Cantata!" And she
(my sister) rebutB, "So are we."
Well, Christmas is just like any
other day in life, if you take a
good, long view of matters.
Because every day is Christmas
for the child in us. We have the
opportunity to share in the cele-
bration of the season's message
in more ways that this space
permits listing.
Aren't we glad that we have this
special time, though, to stop and
pay extra attention to our privilege
of growing in spirit and love? But
just in case, you too, suffer from at-
tacks of panic-itis when confronted
by deadlines, here is your warning:
There's 46 days until Dec. 25. Now.
You and I are on notice!
But betwixt now and then,
don't forget Thanksgiving! One
or two things there call for at-
tention. And for your smile of
the day, here's a borrowed
comment from Bob Bowman
(he's a PR person in Lufkin, his-
torian, city official and besides,
he has close ties with Cherokee
County). Anyway, he says "This
is truly a time for turkeys. Farm-
ers are raising them, butchers
are selling them and now politi-
cal parties are running them!"
With all of the action ahead ot us,
we'd best all get running! Until next
week! -mw
on
—Cherokee County—
Sheriff's Report
Cherokee County Sheriff Jimmy
Dickson stated that during the re-
porting period of Oct. 29 - Nov. 5 the
Sheriff's Office answered 98 calls
and filed 40 offense reports. There
were 32 people placed in the Chero-
kee County Jail.
Reports filed were: eight burglary
of habitation, four burglary build-
ing, one burglary vehicle, four thefts,
three assault (family violence), two
criminal trespass, four criminal
mischief, three terroristic threat,
one incident report, one telephone
harassment, one deceased person,
one aggravated robbery, one unlaw-
ful carrying of a weapon, one theft of
livestock, one drug overdose, one
On Veterans Day,
the DAV asks you to
remember that
veterans paid the
price of peace.
HAIS
OFF
TO
VETS
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About Our Schools
By: JOHN COOK
AISD Superintendent
What does Edgewood vs. Kirby
mean to Alto and other County
School Districts? You would almost
have to be on another planet not to
have heard about the landmark
decision by the Texas Supreme
Court that the State of Texas sys-
tem of finance in public schools is
unconstitutional. Edgewood ISD,
along with several other poor dis-
tricts brought a suit against the
state. The Equity Center represent-
ing 67 other school districts joined
in the suit. Judge Harley Clark ruled
that the state violated the state
constitution. By a 2-1 vote, the Court
of Appeals reversed that judgement
and declared the system constitu-
tional. The Supreme Court, by a 9-
0 vote, reversed that decision and
affirmed Judge Clark's decision with
some modifications. The court based
its decision on the requirement of
State to provide an "efficient" sys-
tem. The court required the state to
respond by May 1,1990. There will
probably be a special session after
the March 13 primary (for political
reasons!). The court did not set any
specific remedies. It handed the ball
back to our legislature.
What can we expect? When our
legislature meets, anything can
happen. However, realistically they
have these- options: (1) Put it off -
drag their feet - do nothing and let
the courts decide for them. (2) De-
velop a bigger, better band aid to
appease the courts. Perhaps more
money from user fees and sin tax.
(3) Develop a comprehensive financ-
ing program to truly equalize be-
tween the rich and poor.
Of course, the bottom line is
money. To insure an "efficient sys-
tem" as called for by the Supreme
Court will take more money and
that means more taxes. Ifs a "choose
Sound-Off. • • Letters
to the editor
'Thanks..
Letter to the Editor:
The Halloween Carnival spon-
sored by the Rusk PTA and Lions
Club was a big success. We would
like to take this time to thank every-
one who helped in the preparation
and organization of this event.
We would also like to thank all
the parents and teachers who gave
of their time to help with the prepa-
ration of food and those who volun-
teered to be an active participant in
which all added together to make
this night a most enjoyable one for
all.
We would like at this time to also
thank all the businesses who do-
nated to this worthwhile event
Also thanks to the Rusk Police
Department along with the Chero-
kee County Reserves for providing
security. Once again we would like
to thank everyone for all their sup-
port.
Amy Hudson
PTA President
'How many...'
Dear Editor,
My name is Richard W. Bailey
and I am considering starting a self-
help support group for Epileptics in
Cherokee County. Although any
Epileptic may write me, I am look-
ing for those who favor the idea of
attending such a group. Before I can
do anymore, I need to find out how
many Epileptics are out there.
Therefore if any Epileptics favor
the idea of attending a support group
I ask that they send me their name,
address and zip code. After two or
three weeks from this publication I
will try and arrange a public meet-
ing so most everyone can voice their
own opinions on this matter. May I
also add that I myself am an Epilep-
tic. Please feel free to ask me ques-
tions and if I can't answer them, 111
give you an addresB that probably
can.
Richard W. Bailey
P.O. Box 735
Alto, Tx. 75925
Center's service cited
your poison" situation. The choices
seem to be more property taxes (state
or local), more sales tax, state in-
come tax, and lottery and or user
tax.
Increased property taxes will not
work. We're already passed the satu-
ration point. Property owners can't
stand anymore! More sales taxes
might have a negative effect of
businesses, those here and those
out of state businesses that wished
to move here. A state income tax
may be the one viable alternative. A
recent survey showed that a 3.5%
income tax would replace all school
property tax. Most other states al-
ready have an income tax. It is
deductible from federal taxes. It may
be the answer. (However, remem-
ber also that Texas is one of the
few Btates that does not allow
deficit spending.) Last and least,
because most experts do not
believe it can generate enough
new money, is the lottery. It may
help some, coupled with user or
"sin" taxes or such things as
cigarettes and alcohol.
School financing is not going to be
an easy task. You can help by writ-
ing or calling your state officials at
the addresses below:
Bill Haley, Texas Senate, P.O.
Box 12068, Austin, 78711-2068.
Governor William P. Clements,
Room 200 State Capital, Austin,
78701.
Speaker Gib Lewis, House of
Representatives, Room 2910 Capi-
tal Station, Austin, 78769.
Dick Swift, State Representative,
P.O. Box 2910, Austin, 78769.
Lt. Gov. William P. Hobby, Box
12068 Capital Station, Austin,
78711.
The Christian Mission Center,
founded by O.L. and Bonnie Gris-
som, opened its doors March 6. The
center is completely operated by
volunteers and the by-laws state
that none of the officers or trustees
can receive any money for their
services. All funds received goes to
the operation of the Mission and
toward purchase of items to assist
needy persons.
The Christian Missionary Center
was started with only one thought
in mind. That is to help those with
needs.
"We aren't here to take the place
of govermental agencies or to sup-
port those people, who will not help
themselves. We are here to fill the
gap between governmental assis-
tance and self sufficiency.
"Many hardworking honest
people are finding great difficulty
these days in making both ends
meet. One unexpected job loss, ill-
ness or an automobile break-down
can wipe out what little budget these
people have. We fill the gap while
people are waiting on the red tape
and paper work they must go
through while waiting on govern-
ment aid.
"We help those are for some rea-
son as yet ineligible for assistance
from other programs. We don't give
money. We don't pay their bills. We
do give them clothes, food and some-
times furniture. By giving them this
type of aid, we free up some of their
cash so that they can better pay
their bills, have gas money to look
for a job, or buy the medicine they
need to get well and back to work.
"We are there to help the people
that through no fault of their own
have come to hard times in their
lives and they need a helping hand
to get over this temporary hardship.
No one knows when hard times
mightbefall them and we want to be
there and help them them when it
does. We are not giving these people
a handout, but a hand-up; momen-
tarily pulling them out of their
trouble and giving them time to
gain a better footing on the path
before them," says Charles T. Miles,
secretary of the organization.
The organization asks the public
to become a part of this project. "We
want you to feel the same as we do
when we see someone's face turn
from sadness into joy. We you to feel
the happiness that is felt when a
little girl getB a new pair of shoes. To
us adults those used shoes might
notlook that pretty, but to a child on
her way to school they are the pret-
tiest shoes in the world. We need
you help in helping otherr. We not
only need your prayers, but we also
need your financial support, money
to pay the bills, to buy the food. We
need your donations of used items,
thing you no longer need. We need
you to volunteer your time to help at
this mission. When you give to this
mission, you are giving to your
neighbors, your friends. You are
giving to your own. The people of
Cherokee County need you. What
can you do to help," Miles asks.
Need help out on the road?
1-800-525-5555
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'They are ours...'
Dear Editor:
There are things that are hard to
understand in this world. One thing
that I don't understand is the way
people quit when things do not go
the way they want.
This matter comes to the surface
with our own Rusk Eagle Football
;team. At our last home game, it.
seemed that many people decided
fot to come. We all know the Eagles
ave lost many games and this
hurts, but that is not the issue.
Regardless of the score, regardless
if you agree with the coaching, re-
gardless if you like the mascot, re-
gardless if you like green and gold
better than red and black, thoBe are
our young men on the field. Our
team. The kids you have seen grow
up. The kids that are our leaders of
the future. WE SHOULD, WE
MUST, support them by our pres-
ence, our voices and most of all our
care because they are OURS.
Perry Eaton
U.S. observes
National Book
Week Nov. 13-19
"Ready, Set, Read!" is the theme
for the 70th annual observance of
National Book Week Nov. 13-19.
Libraries and booksellers across the
nation will recognize the week with
special activities intended to attract
younger and new readers as well as
young adults.
Although National Book Week
was first celebrated in 1919, the
idea evolved from a paper delivered
at the 1912 American Bookseller
Association (ABA) Convention. In-
spired by a New York Times article
summarizing the paper, Boy Scouts
of America Director James West
asked the recently appointed librar-
ian Franklin K. Mathiews to con-
sider the possibility of the Scout
organization taking the initiative
in giving new direction to boys'
reading.
Mathiews spoke at the 1915 ABA
Convention, warning publishers and
booksellers of their responsibilities;
he proposed creating a Children's
Book Week which would be sup-
ported by all interested groups. In
1916, the ABA and the American
Library Association cooperated with
the Boy Scouts in sponsoring a Good
Book Week.
World War I delayed further
concrete developments ofBook Week
until the 1919 ABA Convention
where a resolution was passed, giv-
ing birth to the annual event which
is now the responsibility of the
Children's Book Council, a national
non-profit association that encour-
ages not only interest in children's
books but also the enjoyment of
reading.
endangering a child, one iryury to a
child, one disposing of solid waste
on private property, and one har-
assment.
During the week Sheriff* Dickson
stated that Constable Chris Parson
of Pet. 2 discovered three subjects in
the process of burglarizing a closed
service station in the Alto area. He
was able to arrest one of the sub-
jects at the scene but two subjects
fled on foot.
TDC tracking dogs were called to
an area off Hwy. 21 and Buckshot
Road where the subjects had been
spotted by deputies. Both subjects
were taken into custody by 5:30 p.m.
on that date.
Departments participating in the
search were Pet. 2 Constable Chris
Parsons and several other Con-
stables, Cherokee County Sheriff
Department, Texas Parks and Wild-
life Warden, TDC Guards as well aB
their tracking dog team and several
local police departments.
Those subjects arrested were
Melvin Dyle Beard, 33; Kevin Alan
Lee, 23; and Willie Gene Beard, 26,
all of Angelina County.
In other activity Sheriff Dickson
stated that his department trans-
ferred six prisoners to Texas De-
partment of Corrections.
Singletary
Memorial Library
By PEGGY McARTHUR
LIBRARY HOURS: Monday 1-6
p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs-
day and Friday 12 noon - 5 p.m.
STORY TIME: Wednesdays
10:30 • 11:15, ages three to six.
LARGE PRINT AND VIDEOS:
The new selections for Nov. and
Dec. are in.
NEW NOVELS:
Susan Howatch - Ultimate
Prizes - An English Arch-deacon
thinks he has claimed the "ultimate
prize" but finds that he hasn't.
Dean Ing - The Ransom of Black
Stealth One - The most sophisti-
cated and dangerous aircraft ever
designed is Btolen.
NEW NON-FICTION:
Rosearme Barr - Roseanne: My
Life as a Woman - The popular
comedian tells her story.
Dr. Susan Forward - Toxic Pár-
ente: Overcoming the Hurtful
Legacy and Reclaiming Your
Life - Dr. Forward's message is:
You are never responsible for what
happened to you as a defenseless
child, but you are responsible for
doing something about it now. She
tries to help you change your life.
Bob St. John - The Landry Leg-
end: Grace UnderPressure - This
is a sensitive and probing biogra-
phy of the great Cowboy coach (that
Jerry Jones fired.)
Aerobic classes
underway
at Civic Center
Free aerobic classes ere
underway each Tuesday and
Thursday at the Rusk Civic
Center (the old attnory build-
ing), Euclid Street, Rusk.
Sessions are scheduled from
4:15 to 5 p.m. and 5;18 to 6
p.m. each of the days.
The classes aré sponsored
by Citizens Bank arid Chero-
kee Medical Center.
Millions of Turkeys Will be
Killed This Thanksgiving...
How Many Motorists?
A message from this newspaper and the
Troppers of the Texas DPS
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