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Page Two—CI IEROKEEAN/HERALD of Rusk, Texas—Thursday, April 28, 1994
On the Passing Scene
with Marie Whitehead
Men aiv somet liingelse, don't you
agree? Years of experience with the
Better llulf is the basis for that
remark! Yes. to all of you who con-
tinue to make inquiry, he is better.
Thank you all for your love and
concern It is the medical opinion
now that he was simply deficient in
Vitamin K. Another blood test in
two weeks will supporfcor deny this
diagnosis.
But in the meantime, what does
he do the first day home from the
hospital (week before last)? He
shows, and sells a bull! After that,
he has hardly stopped. Well, that's
O.K., life must goon. However, when
he came home Saturday afternoon
with the balance due on the bull,
cash, in his hand, he was as happy
as the birds that sing on Bonner
Street. That is, until he looked down
and realized that he not only brought
home "bull money," he had brought
in the bull! On his feet! Mpd??? I
came up from the floor
swinging.broom, mop, bucket, and
we made it fly!
Husbands, just remember.
Wives can take so much. If you
must run with the bulls, play with
the cows, take your shoes off before
coming in to a clean floor! He came
close to finding out again whether
or not his blood would clot! Seri-
ously, he's better and we're
glad...and I'm not really that mad!
Congratulations were offered
Sunday to Fred and Bessie
Lunsford on the observance of their
56th wedding anniversary. And she
does not even look 56! The altar
flowers at First United Method-
ist were placed there by the couple
in honor of the occasion.
Records continue to be set...and
what's a record for, if it's not to serve
as a bench mark for another to rise
above? Laura Perkins and team-
mate succeeded in achieving the first
victory for the side of the defense in
SMU's School of Law mock trial
recently. That's something like a
40-year tradition in wins for the
prosecution that has been changed!
Her parents, Jim and Margaret
Perkins, were smiling with plea-
sure Sunday.
Ribbon cutting at the apartments
for seniors was a festive moment
Friday. Afterward, Morris Elliot
gave guidance in a tour of one and
two bedroom accommodations. They
are very nice! He told us that Harold
Northey is already signed up and
eager to return to Rusk from Troup
(and he did just that). Welcome
home, Harold.
Morris also brought attention to
the column by Kent Biffle in the
April 17 issue of the Dallas Morn-
ing News Writer Biffle focused on
former Ruskite, Dr. Lawrence
Clayton, son of Mr and Mrs.
Donald Clayton. He is now Dean
of Arts and Sciences at Hardin-
Simmons University in Abilene.
Many of you will remember his wife,
Sonja, who worked at (then) First
Federal Savings and Loan while
he taught school here. He has done
a lot of research/ writing in the arena
of Literature of the Southwest.
Sonja has done the photography
for several of his books including"
Clear Fork Cowboys" and "Ranch
Rodeos of West Texas." "Historic
Ranches of Texas," is another of his
works. Biffle regards him as an
authority on "cowboy lingo," a vo-
cabulary unto itself. And yes, he
finishes high school here, too!
Bad beginnings make for good
endings, we've been told. New gro-
cery store owner Bobby Williams
is hangingon to all positive thoughts
as he tries to work business plans
around his wife's recent surgery.
Myra is doing fine, but clearly, this
wasn't the best of times to stop for
an operation.
Zelwanda Hendrick was seen
shopping Friday, looking a bit on
the fatigued side. The problem? Up
all night with a little brood mare,
soon to deliver a foal. The miniature
horses are pastured next to the en-
trance to the Texas State Rail-
road. Sometimes we just stop along
side the road and watch a few min-
utes.
And speaking of small, but grow-
ing big, is our young neighbor, An-
drew Winship. He celebrated his
third birthdate Friday with a party
at home attended by family and
friends. With mom and dad, Nan
and George, and older brother
Nathan, the honoree attended the
annual meeting of Ham Operators
over the weekend.
Novis White is reported to be on
the improving list, convalescing a
few days at where else? Birming-
ham Health Center where she is
the Administrator! With surgery be-
hind her, Novis looks forward to
better days. That's the wish from
her many friends.
Apologies to Gula Mae Daniels
for the incorrect spelling of her name
in last week's issue-several places
at that! We hope we have it right
this time!
Several in Rusk are enjoying a
visit from Betty Downing of St.
Joseph's Island, Ontario
Canadu. She is visiting her daugh-
terand son-in-law, Dianaand John
Dean Chapman, also grandchil-
dren Debbie Hedricks, Dana
Terry and Mike Brown and seven
great grandchildren. So far, so good
with Texas weather. She is not ac-
customed to our kind of hot days,
yet to come. She is reported to be
having a wonderful time, sharing
numerous events with her son-in-
•AISD from p. 1
the Alto schools and we hope that
the school board and superintendant
try to get a handle on what's actu-
ally going on from the teachers down
through the classroom. We've got
serious problems in our teaching
staff, especially among our coach-
ing staff. These coaches are doing
some things around Alto schools that
is unheard of."
Bean said the Caucus was aware
that all the teachers were not a
problem. "You've got some teachers
that put everything they've got into
their work. You've got some that
don't. And you've got some right on
the border line," he said.
Bean said he understood that par-
ents may be a part of the problem,
but that if a child is disciplined at
home and goes to school with a welt
on his shoulder, the parents will be
accused of child abuse.
"You can't raise a child unless you
get his attention," he said. "And
getting his attention means putting
a strap on him. A welt is not going to
hurt him."
One of the allegations of harsh
discipline at the school consisted of
a teacher "slamming" a student's
head against a wall. The student's
parents appeared before the school
board and said the student was still
seeing the doctor because of i injuries
from the incident.
No action was taken at the regu-
lar meeting. However, the board
met in executive session afterward
and appointed a committee of board
members and administrators and
teachers to meet with a Caucus Com-
mittee at 7:30 p.m., May 2 to listen
to concerns,
In other matters of the meeting,
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school board awards were given to
several students. Laresa King and
Angle Bobbitt competed in the Texas
Math, Science Coaches Association
State Meet. Bobbitt placed third in
general math and sixth in number
sense. King placed fourth in general
math.
Carla Lawson, Ranita Hicks and
Shannon Segrest competed in Re-
gional UIL and will compete in State
UIL. Lawson placed first in edito-
rial writing and Hicks placed third
in newswriting. Segrest will be a
spelling alternate at the state com-
petition.
Some students that missed last
month's school board awards for the
Livestock Show were recognized.
Josh Hicks won grand champion
rabbit, Anna Mason won reserve
grand champion rabbitt, Brandon
Barron won grand champion slaugh-
ter heifer, Jason Pierce won grand
champion slaughter heifer, Lisa
Grogan won reserve grand cham-
pion slaughter steer and Rheagan
Penn won grand champion heifer.
In other action the school board
discussed the new burglary alarm
system.
"We're working with our teach-
ers, trying to get them oriented to
the use of the new system, as well as
Alarmco and the City," said
Superintendant Leland Edge.
The school had received a bill from
the City for excessive false alarms,
but had received the bill too late for
the school's billing cycle last month.
In other action the board approved
the TASB Policy Update 45 and
adopted the 1994-95 school calen-
dar.
The board members considered
the naming of the new football sta-
dium. They decided to have a con-
test, with a suggestion box set up in
the high school library, where stu-
dents and community members can
participate by signing their name
and giving their suggestion. The
librarian will note the time and date
of the suggestion and put it in the
box. The winner will receive season
tickets.
Also in executive session the board
hired Randy Copeland as a teacher/
coach.
Area News
Briefs
law's mother, Mrs. Guy Chupniun.
Jeremy Hubbard, son of Jerry
Paul and Dacia, and Austin
Daniels, son of Joe and Debbie,
participated in a statewide test of
Bible knowledge in Tyler Satur-
day, Their sponsor/directors,
Marjorie Williamson and Sue
Gilchrest, accompanied them to the
First Baptist Church where they
were two among 12 participating in
their age group. Certificates will be
awarded later. The two youths
mused about the possibility of higher
levels, like world or universe? But
there are no titles in this event, just
the benefit of more knowledge
gained...and the participation lasts
a lifetime, as they will learn!
Lorene McColIum loaded up
student s and competed at UIL
in Bryan/College Station recently.
She was very pleased that Sirvan
Srinivasan placed sixth among
more than 30 students.
A walking tour of Rusk was ob-
served late Saturday afternoon. One
of the group strayed, crossed the
street to ask a question about land-
marks and we learned he was from
Louisiana. Camped out at Rusk
State Park. The Chamber's new
Ambassador Division is to be cred-
ited with reactivating these tours.
Mary Buchanan, president, and
Suzann McCarty, tourism division
chair, have put a lot of time and
effort into the work.
The sound of weddingbells can be
heard in the distance Some are
already ringing! Amongthem former
Rusk/Alto resident Kay Sudduth
has exchanged promises and is at
home in Marble Falls. She is a
formerstaff member, and thedaugh-
ter of friend Clark Sudduth. and
his late wife, Betty.
At this very moment of writ ing, it
is recital time for nephew Scott
Roberts on the organ at South-
western University in
Georgetown. All part of his degree
requirement! Another nephew,
Randy Ivy, of Austin, came to drive
his grandmother, Mae Anderson,
to the event While there, she was
the houseguest of Randy's mother-
in-law, Dorothy Stachu. Scott has
accepted a position with the First
United Methodist Church in
Texarkana Others of the family
attended the recital including
Scott's parent s, brot hers, aunt, just
about everybody but your writer!
Still, I will get to hear a replay, by
way of tape.
And these words of hope from an
unknown source: "A diamond is a
chunk of coal that made good under
pressure." And you wonder why
people think you sparkle? Just ex-
plain it's all the pressure you're
under! A diamond in the rough!
Seniors Day
hi'Id at nursing
facility in Wells
Seniors Day was held Wednes-
day, April 20 at Wells Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center with country/
western entertainment and danc-
ing.
Entertainment was provided by a
local smger, John Williams of
Barsola" He sang a tribute to Jim
Reaves, a country/western singer
who died approximately 30 years
ago in a plane crash. He also sang
some of his own songs.
The door prize was given to Violet
Barton.
Seniors Day is held each third
Wednesday of the month at the facil-
ity. Games or entertainment and
door prizes are provided each time.
Mt. Hebron
church slates
one day revival
A one day Revival is slated for the
Mt. Hebron C.P. Church of America
in the Elm Grove Community Sun-
day, May 1st, according to Rev. B R.
Tribble, pastor.
Rev. Terry McAllister, will be the
evangelist. He is currently serving
as pastor of Mt. Vernon Baptist
Church of Oak Hill. Services begin
at 3:30 p.m.
A dinner on the grounds will be
served by the ladies of the church
following the services.
"We issue a most cordial invita-
tion to everyone to be with us for
this Revival. We are confident that
everyone attending will benefit from
Rev. McAlister's message," com-
mented Pastor B.R. Tribble.
Class of '89
plans reunion
Members of the 1989 graduating
class' of Rusk High School have
planned their five year reunion for
June 11.
Invitations will be sent out. Any-
one with information on addresses
for the following people can call Lana
Hassell Starkey at 683-4730 after
5:30 p.m., Cedia Smith Vaught at
683-5967 after 5:30 p.m., or Kristi
Johnson Walley at 683-5700 after
5:30 p.m.
Addresses are still needed for
Donald Anderson, Shannon Bailes,
Becky Barlow, Cathy Frazer,
Christy Frazer, Rayland McDowell,
CharlotteGoff, Felecia Hart, Sherry
Hughes, Jeffrey Jones, Roy Met 11 i n,
Kim Price, Cora Sessions, Victor
Simmons and Katrina Whitley.
LAURETTA STEWART
SCHOLARSHIP--A scholarship is
being established to honor the
memory of Lauretta Stewart, Rusk
Elementary school teacher from
1979 to 1993. The scholarship will
be awarded to a Rusk High School
graduating senior in the '93-'94
school year, and annually thereaf-
ter. Anyone wishing to make dona-
tions or to have furt her information
should contact the Lauretta Stewart
Scholarship Committee: Thomas
Northcutt at P.O. Box 552 Rusk,
Texas 75785, (903) 683-5126or 683-
4615; or Essie M. Hart at Rt. 2 Box
200 Rusk. Texas 75785, (903) 683-
2120.
MEETING IS SLATED-Euclid
Lodge #45 will have a stated meet-
ing at 7:30 p.m. May 2. All members
are urged to attend.
HATS, HATS, HATS -Hats,
Hats, Hats and More Hats-it's that
time again.
The third annual Hat Breakfast
on Friday, May 6, will kick-off
Rusk's Fair on the Square celebra-
tion. Everyone is invited to come
and enjoy a breakfast ofjuice, coffee
and home-made rolls and breads.
The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. on
the courthouse lawn. Guests are
requested to wear their most un-
usual hat to the event. Ribbons will
be awarded in various categories
including the new "Just Rusk" clas-
sification.
Co-Chairmen Shelley Norman
and Mary K. Holcomb are request-
ing that tickets be purchased early
so that plenty of home made good-
ies will be available. Tickets are
$2.50 each and can be purchased at
Elam's Appliance Mart, Memories
Antiques, Rusk Antique Co-op and
State Farm Insurance.
Hudson resident is 10-year
bike-a-thon participant
About lOyears ago, Felton Lemke
of Hudson was just thinking about
joining the Bezanson Bike-A-Thon
when his friend Donald Deal
laughed at the idea.
Lemke, a heart patient, wasn't
exactly Deal's idea of a person who
could ride 30 miles, even ifit was for
a good cause.
Lemke took exception to Deal's
criticism, and told his friend to put
up a donation or shut up.
"Ever since then, well he's been
putting up and shutting up, which
is just how I like it," Lemke said.
This year will be no different.
Lemke has plans to ride in the 22nd
annual Bezanson Bike-A-Thon
scheduled for Saturday May 7. Do-
nations from the riders benefit the
Arthur Temple Sr. Regional Cancer
Center.
"There hasn't been a year that I
haven't made the 30 miles. It takes
a little time sometimes, and the last
29 miles are the worst, but I man-
age," Lemke said.
During the ride Lemke is easy to
spot • he's the rider in traditional
German leather britches and Ger-
man-style hat.
"This is a good cause, raising
money for cancer patients, and its a
good community event. I wear my
German outfit to remind people I'm
out there," Lemke said. He is the
owner of the German restaurant in
Hudson, The Wurst Haus.
On the day of the ride, registra-
tion will be held at Harmony Hill
Baptist Church and the ride starts
there at 8:30 a.m. The riders will
travel down Farm Road 58, then to
Diboll, returning to Lufkin via the
Old Diboll Highway. The ride ends
as noon at the Lufkin Raquetball
and Fitness Club. Rest stops will be
provided along the way.
To join the ride, cyclists need to
turn in a minimum $10 donation at
registration before the ride begins.
Riders donating $20 or more will
receive an official Bezanson Bike-
A-Thon T-shirt.
Anyone interested in riding in the
bike-a-thon can pick up registra-
tion information and donation forms
at local businesses or at Memorial
Medical Center of East Texas. Call
639-7847 for more information.
Wandering Tho'ts
of a wandering fellow by Park Watson
There's a lot in this world that I
like. My likes far out-distance my
dislikes. And I like that! I like com-
fortable shoes. They are the founda-
tion of your day. And if they bug
you t he day is lost
I like the early morning...getting
up before anyone else. The hot
shower , shaving ..clean clothes. 1
like it. Good coffee. A really nice
breakfast to share with someone
who cares. A nice talk while you eat.
(It helps the digestion...y'know.) 1
like the drive to the studio. I like my
office...it's mine. It looks like me...it
smells like me. It is mo...and I like
it. I like my little IBM Selectric 2
We understand each other. And I
like that.
But those things are things that
are easy to like. I like nature...the
way we have it The trees, dowers,
grass. I like the smell of spring.
These are little likes that grew up
with me 1 guess. But...y'know? I
really like people. I know there are
all kinds. Good and bad. But.shucks,
I like'em all. The Good Lord couldn't
find too much bad in sinners...and
who am I to say he was wrong But
most of all I like the way lile has
treated me I'm not too happy with
the way I've treated lile hut that's
another story
Yessir. .people are my business.
I'm so glad that I like 'em! I'm glad
they let me write to you each week
because I like that. There are things
that are a bit hard to like but I've^
found out that even an ugly cur dogV
has pretty teeth. And I like that too
A PROCLAMATION WAS SIGNED at the Cherokee
County Soil and Water Conservation District's an-
nual banquet on April 15, proclaiming April 24 • May
1 to be observed Soil Stewardship Week. Sitting left
to right is: Harold Parker, member; Roland Adams,
chairman; Cecil Pond, vice chairman. Standing, left
to right is: Bill Cromer, SCS; Bill Poteet, district
member; Morris Dixon, secretary treasurer.
Soil and Water Stewardship Week observed
The Cherokee County Soil and
Water Conservation District is en-
couraging ihtóVésted organizations
and individuals to join with the
National Association of Conserva-
tion Districts in the observance of
Soil and Water Stewardship Week.
A proclamation was signed at the
districts annual banquet on April
15, proclaiming April 24 - May 1 to
be observed Soil Stewardship Week.
The 1994 observance theme is
"Partnersin Stewardship." Thecon-
cept of forming partnerships to bet-
ter serve the environmental needs
of the community is being empha-
sized by the conservation district,
which works throughout the year
promoting soil and water conserva-
tion measures.
The local district is one of nearly
3000 conservation districts nation-
wide that works with their national
Letters to the Editor.
Dear Editor:
I would like to address the article
in your paper on the Q and A Forum
for Alto Candidates. The forum nor-
mally calls or sends out letters to let
candidates attend. Since I didn't
know about it at all, I assume I
wasn't invited. Of course if I am not
there, I can't ask any questions, can
I?
The statement on the city side-
walks (in name only) about the
American Disabilities Act accord-
ing to Dixie is only partially truth-
ful. The act stated that you would
fix ramps rather than steps so handi-
capped could navigate easier. It did
not say to pour complete sidewalks
at the cost of $7,500 and give back
city monies to other businesses that
poured sidewalks.
Correction:
Last week's report on the Alto
City Council meeting contained an
error. We reported that the proposal
of Thed Easley of Lufkin to paint
over the graffitti on the city's water
tank was for the amount of $25,000.
The correct amount was $2,500.
Correction;
This publication would like to
clarify errors in recent copy. Mrs.
Menyon Berry is not a resident of a
nursing home, nor is she deceased.
Her late husband was however, a
resident of Rusk NursingHonieand
died April 10 at East Texas Medical
Center, Rusk We regret any confu-
sion or embarassment this has
caused
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HERALO, Box 475. Rusk. Taw 75716
and state associatidtta to entourage ^
the wise use of natural resources
through the annunt week-long ob-
servance.
Roland Adams, chairperson of the
Cherokee County Soil and Water
District, said he hopes Stewardship
Week will challenge organization
leaders to consider ways they can
become meaningfully involved with
other conservation-oriented groups
or agencies in activities that will
provide a direct benefit to the qual-
ity of the environment.
"While stewardship responsibil-
ity starts with you and me, there is
always strength in numbers," he
said. "And, each organization can
bring its own unique skills and re-
sources to a partnership effort that
will improve the success of the
project."
As to the mayor's statement of
ridding the town of old cars, over-
grown lots, etc. This is good, but
don't you think, if you are going to
do this, you should start around
City Hall. The mayor said that
around City Hall was grandfathered
in. That is pure baloney as he well
knows. Mr. Tyer stated that every-
thing has been real smooth the last
two years. That's kind of like chil-
dren playing in the other room and
it gets quiet. You know they're ei-
ther asleep or into something.
Thank you,
Garwin Buugh
Alto, Tx.
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