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2627 E ÍANDELL DR
EL PASO, TX. 79903
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Texas' Oldest, Continuously Published Weekly Newspaper -- Established Feb. 27,1850 as the Cherokee Sentinel
Rusk:
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Texas State Railroad
State Historical Park
Vol. 145, No. 29 - 12 Pages
Thursday, August 19, 1993
Rusk. Texas 75785 25 cents
Appreciation Banquet honors Bomer, Haley;
Texas' highest elected officials to participate
The appreciation banquet honor-
ing State Senator Bill Haley and
State Representative Elton Bomer
on Aug. 19 is completely sold out.
More than 300 tickets have been
sold for the event, which will be held
Sen. Bill Haley
Area News
Briefs
Lt. Gov. Bullock, Speaker Laney will attend;
all tickets sold for the Aug. 19 area tribute
the banquet as featured speakers.
Jim Perkins will serve as master
of ceremonies for the appreciation
banquet, and he promises a fast-
paced program including door prizes
and cash awards. Casual dross is
recommended.
at 7 p.m. in the Rusk Junior High
School Cafetorium.
The honored guest list for the ban-
quet reads like a "who's who" of state
government. Lieutenant Governor
Bob Bullock and Texas House
Speaker Pete Laney will headline
the list, along with Secretary of State
John Hannah and former house
speaker Billy Clayton.
"It is an honor for Rusk to host
this event, which features most of
state government's topdecision mak-
ers," said Mike Crysup, mayor of
Rusk, who co-chairs the banquet.
Representing the Texas Depart-
ment of Mental Health and Mental
Retardation from the state level are
Dennis Jones, commissioner of the
state agency, and Dr. Steven Shon,
deputy commissioner of mental
health.
Dignitaries from the Texas Depart-
ment of Criminal Justice include
Jamee A. Lynaugh, executive direc-
tor of the agency; James A. Collins,
director; Wayne Scott, deputy direc-
tor of operations; James E. Riley,
assistant director of health services;
Lanette Linthicum, M.D., chief of
professional services; Art Mosley,
assistant director for personnel and
training, Tom Wooldridge, coordina-
tor of psychiatric services; and
Sharron Dishongh, program direc-
tor for the mentally retarded offender
program.
Representing the Texas Parks &
Wildlife Department will be the
agency's executive director, Andy
Samson; Ralph Rayburn, legislative
liaison; Bill Hinchliffe, Region V di-
rector, Curtis Pruett, superintendent
of the Texas State Railroad.
Officials from the Texas Depart-
ment ofTransportation attending the
banquet will include Gene Adams,
deputy district engineer, Frank
No outside
watering,
please!
Rusk Mayor Mike Crysup has
asked that all outside watering be
stopped.
"Our well at the Golf Course is not
in service and we could have a seri-
ous water problem if water is not
conserved," Crysup said.
He notes that repair work is un-
derway and the well will be back in
service as soon as possible. An an-
nouncement will be made when resi-
dents are able to assume outside
watering.
"We hope that it won't be for too
long."
Check signing
resolution is adopted
by city council
Rusk City Council met Monday
afternoon to adopt a resolution ap-
pointing persons to sign checks for
the city. The names of resigned
City Manager Bill Collum and City
Secretary Sherry Holcomb were on
the signature cards.
The resolution outlines check
signers by position to include Mayor,
Mayor Pro-Tem, one council mem-
| ber and the City Manager and City
' Secretary.
GO FOR THE GOLD - Senior
citizens age 65 and older in the
Rusk Independent School District
are eligib le for a gold card that
entitles them to free admission to
all Rusk High School Jr. High ath-
letic events and other activities.
Interested persons may pick up gold
cards at Rusk High School or at the
first home football scrimmage on
Aug. 27. For more information call
683-5401.
HAY SHOW-The annual Chero-
kee County Hay Show will be held
in October. Deadline for entries is
August 27. For more information
contact Jack White at (903) 683-
5416.
BARBECUE SLATED-Area
dairymen, livestock producers and
their families are invited to attend
Dairy/Rancher Appreciation Day
Tuesday. A free, barbecue lunch will
be served during festivities from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24 at
the Fireman's Inn in Rusk. Door
prises will also be given away. The
event is sponsored by Acco Feeds,
whose local representative, Jimmy
Turlington, says, "We look forward
to seeing you at this informative
meeting.*
THESE YOUNGSTERS participated in the Summer Reading program at Stella Hill
Memorial Library in Alto. They enjoyed cookies and punch the morning they
received their reading certificates. Showing their certificates are in £ront from left
Molly Pearman, Scooter Creel, Ben Jones, Amy Jones and Candice Jones; second
row. Amber Low, Katy Pearman, Brittany Thacker and Monique Thacker; third
row, Tory Pearman, Jeb Rushing, Courtny Johnson, Ryan Thacker, Garrett Davis,
Clayton Scott, Lance Low and Trevor Scott; back row Josh Jones, Aaron Low and
Tad Scott. Jacob and Caleb Few and Lauren Pierce are not pictured, -staff photo
Rusk City Manager, Secretary
resignations accepted by council
Rusk City Manager Bill Collum
and City Secretary Sherry Holcomb
have resigned. Resignations were
accepted from the two at the regular
monthly council meeting Wednes-
day afternoon.
Mrs. Holcomb resigned on July 20
and the item was placed on the
agenda for the next council meet-
ing. Collum's resignation came on
Aug. 6.
Rusk Mayor Mike Crysup said
the resignations came from both of
the two because of their own per-
sonal reasons, which occurred at
different times. No member of the
council has expressed a desire to
terminate either of the two.
The council agreed Wednesday to
advertise for a city manager.
In another matter, the council
accepted a proposal for a rate in-
creass from Laidlaw Waste Systems
Inc. Residential rates will go up 60*
per month. Amount of increase for
commercial rates will be dependent
upon dumpster size and frequency
of pick-up.
Doug Smith, Sales Manager says
"The reason for the price increase is
mainly due to new landfill regula-
tions imposed by the Environmen-
tal Protection Agency.
"In order to meet the new regula-
tions, landfills must make m«yor
investments for dual lines, liquid
collection systems, ground water
monitoring wells, methane gas
monitoring systems and trust funds
to pay for monitoring the landfill for
30 years sge closure. It is evident
that a m^jor investment must be
made in order for the landfills to be
in compliance with the new regula-
tion."
The Jacksonville landfill, where
solid waste from Rusk is taken, has
15 years of service left. That means
the company is liable for the 15
years left in the landfill plus 30
additional years for monitoring.
Gate fees have been increased
from $1.50 to $2 a cubic yard.
Mayor Mike Crysup noted that
the "Texas Water Commission is
also making it hard on these (land-
fill) people."
Residential rate comparison
shows $7.70 for Rusk; $9.05 for
Alto; $8.32 for Troup; and $8 to
$8.25 for Henderson.
New rates are effective Septem-
ber 1.
Mayor Crysup expressed appre-
ciation tothe department heads for
their dedicated service to the city.
He asked that spending be held
except in the event of emergencies
until after he and the council "get a
handle on the budget."
He explained that he had ap-
pointed council members to over-
see and work with the various de-
partments. Ken Smith, District 4,
will work with the Police Depart-
ment; Jerry Thompson, District 1,
with the Water and Sewer Depart-
ment; Walter Session, District 2,
with the city clean up program;
and Dean Evans, District 5, Gloria
Jennings, District 3 and Crysup
with the budget. Roger Smith, city
auditor will also help with budget
preparation.
Rusk Band Boosters establish
goals for 1993-94 fundraisers
The Rusk Band Boosters have
resumed regular monthly meetings
on the first Tuesday of each month
in the school Band Hall.
The meeting is scheduled for 7
p.m. on Sept. 7 at the Band Hall. For
additional information call 683-4851
or 683-6367.
The group met Aug. 3 to plan
projects and set goals for the upcom-
ing year.
One of the first priorities is to
ftind scholarships for a number of
students who sttended summer
Conklin, director of administration;
and Zane Webb, area engineer.
"The future of Rusk State hospi-
tal and the Texas Department of
Criminal Justice looks bright, thanks
to the mutual cooperation of these
agencies, and the strong leadership
of Sen. Haley and Rep. Bomer,"said
E.H. Whitehead, banquet co-chair-
man. "They waged battles on our
behalf in the legislature, and our
community wants to express its grati-
tude to our elected officials for their
hard work and commitment."
Both Lieutenant Govefnor Bul-
lock and Speaker Laney will address
S
Rep. Elton Bomer
R1SD enrollment totals 1,794
Some 1,744 students reported for
the first day of school on Monday,
according to information from Su-
perintendent Tony Murray's office.
Enrollment traditionally continues
to rise until sfter Labor Day.
Enrollment at Rusk High School
shows 477 Btudents; Junior High,
440; Elementary, 386 and Primary,
441.
Enrollment on Tuesday had risen
to 1,794. A break-down for the vari-
ous campuses showed high school
with 501 Btudents; junior high with
450; elementary, 391; and primary,
452.
New registration sheets are com-
ing in from all campuses, according
to school spokespersons. One cam-
pus sent 13 additional sheets after
the final count on Monday.
School enrollment on the first day
of school last year totaled 1,701. A
total of1,793 students were enrolled
in the district at the end of the
school year.
RISD teachers and staff reported
Friday for in-service. Some 18 new
teachers were welcomed to the dis-
trict. The Rusk Ministerial Alliance
entertained teachers and staff with
a luncheon in the fellowship hall of
the First United Methodist Church.
J'ville man gets 50 years
Jeffrey Lynn Bristow, 31,of Jack-
sonville has received a 50 year sen-
tence for aggravated assault on a
peace officer, according to District
Attorney Jim Cromwell.
Bristow was tried before 145th
District Judge Bascom Bentley.
According to Cromwell, John
Page of the Jacksonville Police De-
partment was called to the scene
involving a drunken driver. Bristow
allegedly struck the officer and con-
tinued in a combative state.
He has two prior Driving While
Intoxicated Subsequent convic-
tions.
Driving While Intoxicated is a
serious offense and is a felony after
the first conviction, Cromwell says.
1V* V*
RUSK MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE President the Rev.
Everett McCollum, pastor of the First United
Methodist Church welcomes teachers to an alliance
sponsored luncheon Friday, at First United
Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. At left, la Polly
Pittman one of the new teachers to the district.
Pam Todd, returning teacher is at right. Teachers
attended in-service training Friday to make
preparaUons for the first day of school on Monday.
-staff photo
band camps. The Band Boosters
pay half the cost.
The preliminary plans for raising
funds this year are selling band
booster memberships, selling sta-
dium cushions at games and run-
ning the visitor's concession stand
at games.
"Our excellent booster program is
growing bigger and stronger, and
all interested persons are invited to
attend the next meeting," said Betty
Scallon.
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