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SUBSCRIPTIONS
Rates payable in advance:
Cherokee County
$18 per year
Outside Cherokee County $21 per year
Outside Texas
$25 per year
Call (903) 683-2257
NEWS
El Camino Real seminar
planned in Austin
A tourism workshop on El Camino
Real will be held April 22 in Austin,
followed by a symposium April 23 fea-
turing U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison
(R-Texas) as a keynote speaker.
Liz Carpenter, formerpress secretary
to Lady Bird Johnson, will also address
the group.
The workshop will be held 9 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus
Hall, one mile east of Rockdale on U.S.
Highway 79. Tickets are $60.
The symposium will run 9 a.m. to 3:
30 p.m. at the Cameron school district's
Performing Arts Center, 303 E. 12th St.
Tickets are $10 for students, $20 for
general admission and $25-$40 for
reserved seats.
Spring concert planned
The annual spring concertforthe Elm
Grove Community Youth Choir will be at
7 p.m. April 30 at the Elm Grove Baptist
Church.
The event will feature choirs from
Bowens Temple in Jacksonville, New
Hope of Jacksonville, Scott Brothers
of Kennard, Faith Ministries of Rusk,
Session Family of Rusk, Weeping Mary
Baptist, New Hope Bullard Male Chorus,
Mount Olive Baptist, Harmony of Rusk,
Woodville CME youth, New Hope Bap-
tist Church of Alto, New Generation of
Jacksonville, Linwood Male chorus
and choir of Alto, Spiritual Airs of New
Summerfield.
Special guests will be Whitney Warren
of Athens, Harmony of Houston and
Spiritual Wonders of Louisiana.
VBS plans are announced at
1st United Methodist Church
Rusk First United Methodist Church
vacation Bible school co-directors
Teresa Phifer and Judy Faye Garner
have announced sessions will be held for
youngsters three years of age through
the fifth grade June 3-4.
Theme is Ranch House Kids Adven-
ture of the Open Door and activities will
be centered at the Circle G Ranch, "a
place where God is atthe centerand love
never ends," the coordinators said.
Activities begin at 5 p.m. Friday,
June 3, with roundup and again at 10
a.m. Saturday, June 4. For additional
information interested persons may call
the church at (903) 683-4675.
National Day of Prayer
observance slated May 5
The Rusk Ministerial Alliance will
participate in National Day of Prayer
observances on Thursday, May 5.
The day will begin with a prayer
breakfast at 7 a.m. at the First Presby-
terian Church.
A city-wide prayer service will be held
at noon on the steps of the Cherokee
County courthouse. The public is invited
to both events.
Rusk slates All Sports
Banquet
Theannual RuskAII Sports Banquet is
scheduled for6:30 p.m. Monday, May 2,
at the junior high school cafeteria.
Additional information is available
by calling the high school at (903)
683-5401.
BIRTH
Jackson Thomas Duplichain
Lisa and Jason Duplichain and son,
Garrett of Alto, announce the arrival of
Jackson Thomas at 12:37 p.m. March
27 at Nacogdoches Medical Center,
Jackson Thomas weighed seven
pounds and nine ounces. He was 20
and a fourth inches long.
Grandparents are Betty and Greg
Duplichain and Karen and Bo Kes-
inger.
Great-grandparents are Hazel Kes-
inger, Weldon and Ruth Pringle and
Irene Todd, all of Alto.
COMMUNITY
Cherokeean
HERALD
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Wednesday, April 20,2005
ETMC launches volunteer program in Rusk
Project coincides with
National volunteer
Week
During National Volunteer
Week April 17-23, East Texas
Medical Center Rusk has
announced plans tore-establish
a volunteer team of women and
men who are interested in con-
tributing to the center.
"ETMC Rusk sees a wide
variety of patients on a daily
basis, from those seeking emer-
gency care andchnic services to
those accessing rehabilitation
and fitness programs," noted
Kim Pearson-Wahl, ETMC vice
president over ETMC Rusk.
"We know that volunteers can
assist in the smooth flow of our
guests and contribute to our
overall customer service."
During National Volunteer
Early voting begins
Week, the East Texas Medical
Center Regional Healthcare
System is recognizing its vol-
unteercorps, as well as recruit-
ing new volunteers, including
those needed at ETMC Rusk.
Adults who have an interest
in volunteer opportunities are
invited to call the HealthFirst
hne at 1-800-648-8141 (then
press "2") to begin the applica-
tion process.
ETMC volunteers annually
contribute more than 80,000
hours of service as they assist
patients, guests, physicians
and employees, noted Elmer G.
Ellis,president/CEO oftheEast
Texas Medical Center Regional
Healthcare System.
"The volunteers represent
the home community within the
hospital or outpatient center,
andin turn, represent the facil-
ity back to the community," he
explained.
"These ambassadors are
essential to our ability to
provide services that focus on
the comfort and needs of our
patients and guests — they are
truly a priceless resource."
Marty Wiggins, director of
the ETMC Foundation, said the
re-est.abhshment of a volunteer
group for ETMC Rusk has been
a goal since the new medical
center opened last year.
"Volunteers with helping
hands and caring hearts are
part of the legacy of care pro-
vided by ETMC facilities," she
said.
"Rusk has a wonderful spirit
of community, so we are hopeful
thatpeoplewillwantto enlist in
a new volunteer team to benefit
ETMC Rusk."
Candidate s ar e gearing up for
campaigns for city and school
elections. Early voting began
Wednesday morning, April 20
and will continue through May
•3. Early votes will be cast at city
halls and school administration
offices.
Rusk
The Rusk mayoral race has
drawn three candidates and
district 2, two candidates.
Filing for mayor are incumbent
Charles Horton and challeng-
ers Kay Hunter Epperson and
Suzann McCarty, Candidates
for the dislnet 2 position are
incumbent Walter Session
and challenger Gary Epper-
son. Ruth Ross> district 1, is
unopposed.
Rusk school board members
Dr. Anthony Holcomb and
Frances Long have asked for
places on the ballot. Incumbent
Richard Massingill resigned
at the Feb. 21 board meeting.
Filing for Mr. Massingill's one-
year term are Michael F or tune,
Rodney Hugghins and Terry
Downs.
Alto
Incumbent G.L. Skinner
and challengers Johnny Lee
Thacker, Lyn Henley, Freddy
Johnson and James Lee Hug-
ghins have filed for places on
the Alto ISD ballot. Incumbent
David Middleton did not file for
re-election.
Former mayor and council
member Garwin Baugh and
Debbie White are asking for
election to the mayoral posi-
tion. Fihng as council candi-
dates are incumbent Margaret
Little, Monty Collins, Steve Cox
and Kenneth Brethouwer.
Jennifer Carter filed earlier
but with chew because state law
says she cannot serve and her
husband remain employed by
the city. Employees must have
been employed for at least six
months before a spouse can
take office. His tenure of service
is less than that time.
Mayor Tony Simms andcoun-
cil member Sancha Wallace did
not file for re-election.
Wells
Incumbents Wells ISD board
member T. Wayne Montes and
Donnie Carver are seeking re-
election to the Wells ISD board.
As they are the only canchclates
for two positions there will be
no election held.
Only one place on the Wells
council will not be up for elec-
tion. That place is held by
Billie Petty, whose term does
not expire.
Three full terms of Rick
Williamson, Rex Aycock and
Eva Brown are up for elec-
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to elect another person to fill
the unexpired term of Mayor
Jerry Ellerbee, who resigned
Dec. 31. Also filing for places
on the ballot are Ray Baxter
for the unexpired council posi-
tion; and James Macldox for the
unexpired mayoral position.
Seven persons are seek-
ing election to the three full
terms. They are Davicl Bussey,
Gordon Cole, Dorothy McMil-
hon, incumbent Eva Brown,
incumbent Rex Aycock, Clint
Smith and Robert Ivalka. Mr.
Williamson chcl not seek re-
election.
Reklaw
Three aldermen positions are
up for election at Reklaw. Terms
of Alice Haws, place 2; John
H. Irwin, place 4 and Char-
he Thornton, place 6 expire
with the election. Incumbent
Thornton is opposed by Genelle
Laughhn; incumbent Irwin is
opposed by Davicl McCrary.
Rancly Tappan and Glenclale
McKnight are asking for elec-
tion to place 2. Incumbent
Haws is not seeking election.
Jacksonville
Filing for places on the
Jacksonville City Council
are Jon Hargett and Robert
Haberle for mayor; Hubert
Robinson, chstrict 1 and Qrval
Grimes and Kenneth Melvin,
chstrict 3. Terms of Mayor Ken-
neth Durrett and council mem-
bers Robinson and Jon Hargett
expire with the election. Mayor
Durrett cannot seekre-election
because of term limits.
Incumbent Ann Chandler is
seeking r e-election to the place
3 position on the Jacksonville
ISD board. She is opposed in
her bid for election by Robert
Douglas. Also fihng for a place
on the ballot is James Housser
and Sarah J. Robinson for place
4. Incumbent Jim Tarrant,
place 4, chcl not file.
Gallatin
Asking for election to three
positions on the Gallatin City
Council are incumbents Dollie
Jackson, Dorothy Scurlock
and challenger Paul Patter-
son are asking for election to
the council. Incumbent Mayor
Bobby Wellborn is not seeking
re-election. Asking for election
as mayor is Juanita Cotton.
VOTE
Freddy Johnson
Alto School Board
Where Is Our Focus?
One of the most important features of a small town is our school.
A place where memories are made, friendships are developed, and
above all, an education that will take our students into the future. I
believe each and every child should receive the best education that
Alto can give. These children, your children, are all our children.
I am Freddy Johnson, a graduate of Alto High School, owner of
Johnson Construction Company and a member of A. Frank Smith
United Methodist Church. I have three children that graduated
from Alto. I have experienced: PTO, elementary programs, junior
high and high school sports, band, cheerleading, drama, county
shows and UIL academics. My wife, Cindy, has taught for the past
thirteen years on the high school campus. Now, I have the privilege
of watching my grandchildren, nieces and nephews receive their
education at Alto.
I previously served on the board for eight years, between the years
of 1983-1992, where our primary objectives were the students'
education, the teachers' morale and unity between the teachers
and administrators on all campuses.
I believe these areas once again need to be brought into focus. If
elected, I will work for unity within our community and school.
• Students' education and equality must become the primary
focus of this current administration.
• Teachers' morale and self-esteem must be lifted and honored.
• UIL academics must be strengthened.
• Unity must be established.
Early Voting begins April 20
Election Day: May 7
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