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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
COMMUNITY
Cherokeean
HERALD
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Wednesday, August 24,2005
Rusk Junior High twirlers
NEWS
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New twirlers for the Rusk Junior High band are in front, Amberly Tosh, Jessica
Russell- Drum Major, Amanda Swearingen ; back row, Kashera Muhammad, Taylor
Wilkerson, Amanda Gilchrest and Elizabeth Cavazoz.
Acker family gathers for reunion
Descendants of Joseph Ackei
met Aug. 13- 14for their annual
reunion.
Satur day's activities included
sharing pictures, visiting,
taking pictures and dominoes
and coloring for the youngsters.
Also, there was singing and a
lunch of baked potatoes and the
trimmings furnished by Gloria
Walker.
Jerry Lee Acker, president,
organized baseball games.
Sunday activities included
a baking contest. Winners of
the junior contest were Stormi
Lusk, first place for a butter
pound cake, who received
a cutting board with three
knives; Katilyn Acker, second
place for a bon-bon cake; Fehcia
and Michael Alexander, third
place for a chocolate silk pie,
Adult winners were Kelli
Acker, first place for a chess
cake, who received a butcher
block with six steak knives in
it; Jana Trotter, second place
for a chocolate chip cake; and
Gloria Walker, third place for
a coconut cream cake.
All junior and adult winners
received certificates.
Maydelle
school
reunion is
Oct. 15
The annual Maydelle
School reunion is planned
for Saturday, Oct. 15 at
the Woodmen of the World
Family Center, 1800 Col-
lege Ave., Jacksonville.
The facility is located
five blocks from Lon
Morris College,
Registration is planned
for 1 - 2 p. m.; visiting fro m
2-3p.m.; a business meet-
ing and cake auction, 3-4
p.m.; andbarbecue dinner
from 4-6 p.m.
The barbecue meal
will be catered for $7 per
plate. Those attending
are asked to bring des-
serts.
Also, families, old
pictures, annuals and
other mementos will be
welcomed.
Questions, suggestions
or changes of address
may be directed to Jewel
Beasley, president, at
P.O. Box 1121, Kilgoré
75663-0771, (903) 984.
3673; Harold Acker Sr.,
vice-president. Route
4, Box 38, Jacksonville
75766 (903) 586-8570; or
Joann Sanford Perkins,
secretary, 3004 Cam-
bridge Dr., Arlington
76013 (817) 461-2608.
Officersre-electedwere Jerry
Lee Acker, president; Gloria
Acker Walker, secretary-trea-
surer and Debora Walker Alex-
ander, newsletter editor.
Time and place for next
year 's reunion was changed to
the last weekend in July at the
Cherokee County Electric Coop
building in Rusk.
Recognized were Kenneth
Acker, oldest man; Margie
Morris, oldest woman; and
James Aaron Grain Jr., young-
est child.
Following a Mexican food
lunch, an auction was held.
Funds raised will be used
for next year's newsletter
expenses.
Jerry Lee Acker was auction-
eer and Walter Walker was his
helper. Hand made items were
sold. Kellie Acker and Debora
Alexander did a tug-of-war
over a picture of George W.
and Carrie Acker with a cro-
chet doily around it made by
Beatrice Acker Lusk.
A remembrance table was
set up this year for the first
time. Mementoes and photos
of deceased loved ones were
Mini cheer camp set
Participants will
perform at game
Rusk High School cheerlead-
ers will sponsor Mini-Cheer
Camp '05 at the RHS gym on
Monday Sept. 26.
The day is a student hohday
and campers will arrive at 8
a.m. and remain until noon.
Fees are $20for the camp only
without a t-shirt and $30for the
camp fee and t-shirt.
The camp t-shirts will be
hke the cheerleader's shirts
Yard of the Month
Jim and Brenda Netters at 1507 Daniels Euclid St.
have been named winners forthe Rusk August Yard
of the Month. Pictured with Mr.and Mrs. Netters are
Cynthia Johnson, Misti Creamer, Opal Hendrick,
Dorothy Graham and Lael Anderson.
Pioneer & Heritage Festival
planned
The Rusk annual Pioneer & Heritage
festival is scheduled for Oct. 8-9 at the Jim
Hogg Park. This year's event is packed
with fun for the whole family. There will
be food and a large variety of arts and
crafts from around the state. Children of
all ages can enjoy the rock wall, petting
zoo, moon walk. There will be a talent
search, canning contest and many other
activities.
The day will close with a performance
from Micah Harris and Rambling Fever
with a dance to be held at Jim Hogg Park
starting at 7 p.m.
For theater fans, the Cherokee Civic
Theatre will also present "The Music
Man" Oct. 7-9.
For more information about the festival
and booth rentals please call the Rusk
Chamber of Commerce at 903-683-
4242 or visit the Chamber website at
ww.rusktexas.com.
Plans for Pecan Festival
underway
Alto Chamber of Commerce is gearing
up for its second annual Pecan Harvest
Festival, set for 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 5.
Applications are being accepted for
booth spaces, including those for arts
and crafts, food and commercial/business
exhibitors. Deadline for entries is Oct. 15.
No refunds will be made after Oct. 1.
Arts and crafts booth price for a 12 ft. by
10 ft. space is $25. A12 ft. by 24 ft. space
is $50. Dessert booths are offered at $25
for one table, and other food booths are
available for $50 per table space. Trailer
spaces are available for $100, and electric-
ity is charged at $25 per 20 amp plug.
To contact the chamber or to request a
vendor application, call (936) 858-1000, or
write to P.O. Box 517, Alto 75925.
East Texas writers meeting
scheduled for Sept. 8
Now in its 11th year, the East Texas
Chapter of Inspirational Writers Alive! will
meet at 6:45 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8 at
Jacksonville FirstChurch of the Nazarene,
corner Beaumont and Bryan streets. To
getto the church, turn Bryan Street directly
across from WalMart and follow Bryan to
the end. All interested writers are invited
to attend and to bring three to five typed
pages of manuscript for open critique.
Winners of the current writing competi-
tion will be announced, and awards
given. It is a Christian writers opportunity
with a lot of encouragement. IWA! is an
inter-denominational organization with
six chapters statewide. Membership is
open at this time. For further information
contact Judith Robinson, (903) 894-7923,
or Maxine Holder, (903) 795-3986.
Volunteers are sought
Volunteerrs are needed at East Texas
Medical Center Rusk. Persons interested
in becoming a volunteer may contact
Becky Ford, clinic manager, at (903)
683-3604.
Greg James
Chevy Country
Welcomes
Jasen "Ja-Bo" Thomas
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displayed.
Attending were Archie and
Merle Acker Trotter, David,
Jana, Riley, Kayla and Jon-
bruce Trotter, Margie Morris,
James Sr., Kristie and James
Aaron Grain Jr., Lynn Debora,
Michael, Ashley, Felicia, Hill-
ary and Victoria Alexander
and friends. Joseph Parker and
Courtney Allen, Shenna and
Isaiah Morris, Sue Tant, Jes-
sica McAnally and friend Jeff
Gowin, all of Jacksonville.
Also attending were Jerry T.
and Carolyn Acker, Jerry Lee,
Kellie, Kaitlyn and Dakota
Acker, Johnny and Madora
Acker Stover, all of Rusk.
Attendingfrom Oaklandwere
Gloria Acker Walker, Beatrice
Acker Lusk and daughter,
Stormi Lusk, Robert, Darlene
and Michelle Acker, Walter,
Brandi, Nicole and Cody
Walker. From Maydelle were
Regan Acker; Kenneth Acker
from Craft; Deann Trotter from
Dallas; Bonnie and Marcos
MilesfromAfton Grove; Tammy
Shelbi and Dalton Perry from
New Summerfield.
and will be black with red and
white polka-dot lettering.
Camp ages are four and up.
The event will include cheer and
dance instruction and snacks.
Participants will perform for
parents and friends at 11:30
a.m.
Those who purchase t-shirts
will be invited to perform during
half-time at the Rusk Junior
Varsity vs Palestine game
Oct. 6 at Eagle Stadium. In the
event that the performance is
rained out there will be a make
up performance.
2005
Property Tax Rates in
This notice concerns
2005
. property tax rates for_
CHEROKEE COUNTY
CHEROKEE COUNTY
It presents information about three tax rates. Last year's tax rate is the actual rate the taxing unit used to
determine property taxes last year. This year's effective tax rate would impose the same total taxes as last
year if you compare properties taxed in both years. This year's rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate the
taxing unit can set before taxpayers can start tax rollback procedures. In each case these rates are found by
dividing the total amount of taxes by the tax base (the total value of taxable property) with adjustments as
required by state law. The rates are given per S100 of property value.
General Fund
Farm to Market/
Flood Control Fund
Special Road/
Last year's tax rate:
Last year's operating taxes
$ 5,337,922 $
1,865,755 $
0
Last year's debt taxes
$ 572,060 $
0 $
0
Last year's total taxes
$ 5,909,982 $
1,865,755 $
0
Last year's tax base
$ 1,306,073,370 $
1,286,727,586 $
0
Last year's total tax rate
$ 0.45250/$100 $
0.14500 /$100 $
0/$100
This year's effective tax rate:
Last year's adjusted taxes
(after subtracting taxes on lost property)
$ 5,872,833 $
1,852,162 $
0
v This year's adjusted tax base
(after subtracting value of new property)
$ 1,373,109,224
1,354,016,983 $
0
= This year's effective tax rate for each fund
$ 0.42770/$100 $
0.13679/$100 $
o/$ioo
Total effective tax rate
$ 0.56449/$100
(Maximum rate unless unit publishes notices
and holds hearings.)
This year's rollback tax rate:
Last year's adjusted operating taxes
(after subtracting taxes on lost property
and adjusting for any transferred function,
tax increment financing, state criminal
justice mandate, and/or enhanced Indigent
health care expenditures)
$ 6,658,369 $
1,852,162 $
0
-=■ This year's adjusted tax base
$ 1,373,109,224 $
1,354,016,983 $
0
= This year's effective rate
$ 0.48491/$100 $
0.13679 /$100 $
0/$100
x 1.08 = this year's maximum operating rate
$ 0.52370 /$100 $
0.14773 /$100 $
0/$100
+ This year's debt rate
$ 0.04262 /$100 $
0.00000 ,'$100 $
o/$ioo
= This year's rollback rate for each fund
$ 0.56632 /$100 $
0.14773/$100 $
0/S100
This year's total rollback rate
$ 0.71405 /$100
- Sales tax adjustment rate
$ 0.09241 ,/$100
= Rollback tax rate 3
Statement of Increase/Decrease
If CHEROKEE COUNTY
$100 of value, taxes would
0.62164 /$100
adopts a 2005 tax rate equal to the effective tax rate of $ 0.56449
increase compared to 2004 taxes by $ 161,396
. per
Schedule A - Unencumbered Fund Balances
The following estimated balances will be left in the unit's property tax accounts at the end of the fiscal year. These balances
are not encumbered by a corresponding debt obligation.
Type of Property Tax Fund Balance
GENERAL FUND $68,718
ROAD & BRIDGE INDIVIDED $28,772
INDIGENT HEALTH $19,321
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS $8,000
Schedule B - 2005 Debt Service
The unit plans to pay the following amounts for long-term debts that are secured by property taxes. These amounts
will be paid from property tax revenues (or additional sales tax revenues, if applicable).
Description of Debt
COURTHOUSE RENOVATION
JAIL ADDITION
Principal or
Contract Payment
to be Paid from
Property Taxes
$340,000
$120,000
Interest to
to be Paid
from Property
Taxes
$19,100
$133,200
Other Amounts
to be Paid
$600
$600
Total
Payment
$359,700
$253,800
Total required for 2005 debt service
- Amount (if any) paid from funds listed in Schedule A
- Amount (if any) paid from other resources
- Excess collections last year
Total to be paid from taxes in 2005
+ Amount added in anticipation that the unit will
collect only 100 % of its taxes in 2005
Total Debt Levy
613,500
0
12,179
0
601,321
601,321
Schedule C - Expected Revenue from Additional Sales Tax
(For hospital districts, cities and counties with additional sales tax to reduce property taxes)
In calculating its effective and rollback tax rates, the unit estimated that it will receive $
1.303.534
in additional sales and use tax revenues. For County: The county has excluded any amount that is or will be distrib-
uted for economic development grants from this amount of expected sales tax revenue.
Schedule D - State Criminal Justice Mandate (For Counties)
The CHEROKEE County Auditor certifies that CHEROKEE County has spent $ 51.310
in the previous 12 months beginning AUGUST 1 2004 . for the maintenance and operations cost of keeping
inmates sentenced to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
CHEROKEE
County Sheriff has provided
information on these costs, minus the state revenues received for reimbursement of such costs.
This notice contains a summary of actual effective and rollback tax rates' calculations. You can inspect a copy of the
full calculations at 502 NORTH MAIN, COURTHOUSE, RUSK, TEXAS 75785 .
Name of person preparing this notice LINDA BEARD
Title CHEROKEE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR
Date prepared AUGUST 12, 2005
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