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PAGE TWO-CHEROKEEAN/HERALD OF RUSK, TEXAS-THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1989-SEC. 1
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'Roundabout...with Marie Whitehead
Christmas means many
things...to many people. For church
members of the Christian faith, this
is the Advent Season, or those days
which prepare for the observance of
Jesus's birth. And the recent events
of preparation are a part of Advent!
Whatever our definition for Christ-
mas may be, it surfely includes
People! Take People out of your
Christmas, and what would be left?
Read these words: "Shuffle-
Shoon and Amber-Locks sit to-
gether, building blocks; Shuffle-
Shoon is old and gray, Amber-
Locks a little child, but together
at their play, Age and Youth are
reconciled." This is the season
for such sharing. All people, of
all ages, can come together in a
No need to ask...thank goodness!
What if...what if Jesus had never been born? Can
we imagine our world today had this historic event
not occurred? To seriously contemplate the ques-
tion is almost as awesome as the contemplation of
the Mystery of God.
The world existed for thousands of years before
the birth of that small Babe in Bethlehem. People
then worshipped gods of their own imaginative
creation, designed to intercede for all the known
and unknown fears of their hearts. They also wor-
shipped a few of the gods which have managed to
survive money and power.
Not until Jesus came had the good news been
presented that it is possible to worship in spirit and
truth and to understand that God is Love. Armed
' with this understanding, we still have a way to go in
present time toward achieving a worldwide peace,
love and joy.
Each Christmas season we pause to celebrate
the birth of just one Child. This Child has forever-
more altered the way people think, act, believe. His
mission, fulfilled in death on the cross, was simply
a message of God's love for humankind.
Because He was born, because he lived, we may
continue to press toward those goals whose fruits
are "peace on earth, goodwill to all." How thankful
we can be that we don't have to ponder the "what if
questions. He was born! Thanks be to Godl May all
of our readers have a joyfully, joyous Holy Season,
cocooned in the strength of Love!
■ MHW*;
Sound-Off. • • Letters
to tke editor
Rusk citizen cites
lack of support
to animal shelter
Dear Editor:
People of Rusk and surrounding
terrritory, frequently send animals
to the animal shelter in Jackson-
ville since we have no service in
Rusk. That is only proper for those
who desire to be humane. Yet that
is only addressing part of their duty,
having failed to be responsible
enough to arrange nurturing.
Despite unloading animals, the
people and businesses of Rusk give
no money or publicity. Do you think
that the folks at the animal shelter
really deserve that?
The Daily Progress had led the
way through publishing pictures of
abandoned animals with encour-
agement to adopt. This winter prom-
ises to be a hard one. Like us, the
animals feel pain, cold and fear. If
love will not win a heart at a time
like this, when will it? Are we not
better than this—that we feel gen-
erous when we give a dollar, or
worse, justified when we give noth-
ing?
Sincerely,
Ray S. Cryer
Rt. 2 Box 773
Rusk, Tx. 75785
As in most cases,
enough money
makes all better
Editor's response: It is hoped
that every person, in his own small,
quiet way is doing everything pos-
sible to make the world a better
place. It is true that the Animal
Shelter is a most important service
to Cherokee County. It is important
enough that the City of Rusk budg-
ets $1,200 per year for its work and
the County budgets $2,400. Not
enough, certainly. Mr. Cryeris cor-
rect in citing a need.
But, of all people, Mr. Cryer is,
we're sure, the last who would say
that there is not a greater need in
service to human beings. In these
recent years of tough times, more
and more publicity, as well as dol-
lars donated, is being presented on
behalf of human need.
In an effort to keep a sense of
humor, let us suggest that " every
dog has his day." And we can make
the dog's life better on his day at the
Animal Shelter...if we send a dona-
tion now. Or, even some dog food, or
cat food would be gladly accepted by
the program. It is a good, valuable
service, but like all good, valuable
services, money is needed to get the
job done.
Through our media facilities, we
regularly air on Public Access Ch.
9, Ch. 3 and Ch. 32 Galaxy Ca-
blevision, the announcment of need
by the Animal Shelter. We also
welcome calls on Talk Time, KTLU/
KWRW radio stations soliciting
assistance for this service. In our
newspaper, we are glad to share
space as available for all areas of
need that concern those we serve.
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THE NATIVITY SCENE, so beautifully displayed on many
area lawns, tellsthe story of Christmas. Theobservance of
the birth of Jesus Christ will be celebrated In churches
and homes throughout the nation this weekend.
staff photo
spirit of love and caring.
We've had a wonderful pre-Chrisfc-
mas season. And everyone is ¿till
busy with shopping for the remem-
brances we give which convey our
love and appreciation. In the midst
of these activities, we find ourselves
touching hands with friendB. It is in
these unexpected encounters with
others that we keep the ties that
bind renewed.
The family gathering, the or-
ganizations to which we belong,
the services we render as indi-
viduals and groups, bring to a
focal point the reminder that
this special time of the year
offers the opportunity for put-
ting self last and others first. It
is in the acts of kindness, love
and concern that Christmas is
best celebrated.
To keep the true spirit reflected
in our lives every day, and not just
Christmas, is the real challenge!
Celebrating is the easy part! It is in
the keeping of this wonderful spirit
throughout the year that*s the real
challenge! Or, is it? In our small-
ness, we as a community of people
know each other very well and when
the occasion presente, we rise to
meet the tests of helpfulness. In our
own, quiet way, we do "keep Christ-
mas" every day, don't we?
Enjoy this Holy Season...but
hang on to the good Christmas
feelings and let them sustain
you throughout 1989.
Until next week? -mw
Flexible Trunk Dodges
Thorns for Delicacies
"An elephant's trunk is so flexible
it can reach betwee n thorns to pluck
out a single leaf," said Ray Sutton,
wildlife manager ofthe International
Wildlife Park in Grand Prairie, Tex.
If you have a question about wild-
life you would like to see answered in I
this space, write to GNUS YOU CAN
USE, 601 Wildlife Parkway, Grand
Prairie, Tex. 75050.
Cities, county receive
sales tax receipts
Watch Ch. 9, Rusk,
for weather updates,
time, news and
community events.
Sheriffs Report
*
State Comptroller Bob Bullock
says sales tax rebates to Texas cit-
ies topped $1 billion for the first
time in the state's history. This
year's payments totaled $1.04 bil-
lion, 9 percent more than last year's
total of $956 million. Payments to
cities this month totaled $72 mil-
lion, over 13 percent more than last
December's payment of $64 million.
Cherokee County received
$47,506.31, slightly higher than the
$47,313.22 received for the same
reporting period last year. Total for
the year, $653,079.71 is 33.14 per-
cent higher than the $490,535.29
last year.
Although rebates for cities
throughout the state look extremely
good, Cherokee County cities did
not fare so well.
Alto receipts dipped 19.62 per-
cent from $3,260.36 last year to the
$2,620.74 for this month's receipts.
Total for the year, $42,136.88 is
10.44 percent less than the
$47,046.62 last year.
Cune/s receipts were increased
from $3,021,91 to $5,220.66, an
increase of 72.76 percent over the
same reporting period last year.
Totals for the year show Cuney
receipts increasing 48.15 percent
over last year. Total for 1989 thus
far is $59,248.73, compared to
$39,993.60, an increase of 48.15 per-
cent.
Jacksonville reported a decrease
of 2.02 for the month's receipts, but
has shown an increase of 3.43 per-
cent for the year thus far. Totals for
the month are $66,817.34, compared
to $68,195.20 for the same report-
ing period last year. Total for the
year, thus faris$l,006,793.21, com-
pared to $973,430.58 for last year.
Rusk's receipts for the month
totaled $10,350.58, up 7.08 percent
over the $9,666.45 for the same
reporting period last year. Total for
the year thus far is $163,254.94,
down some 1.44 percent from the
$165,642.27 for 1988.
Wells received $1,000.82, com-
pared to $1,064.15, a decrease of
5.95 percent. Total for the year is
$17,121.39,compared to$16,598.53,
an increase of 3.15 percent.
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A message from this newspaper end the
Tenas Department ot Public Safety
By Sheriff Jimmy Dickson
During the period of Dec. 10-16,
MB staff members of the Cherokee
County Sheriffs Department an-
swered 94 calls and filed 22 offense
reports, according to Sheriff Jimmy
Dickson.
Offenses included two for bur-
glary of habitation, one for burglary
of building, three for theft, one for
criminal mischief, one for aggra-
vated assault, two for terroristic
threat, one for forgeiy, one for un-
authorized use of a motor vehicle,
three for assault, one for attempted
burglary, one for theft of livestock,
one for solicitation of a child, dhfe for
reckless conduct/criminal mischief,
one burglary of habitation/un-
authorized use of a motor vehicle,
one driving while intoxicated and
one stolen or lost license plate.
Sheriff Dickson says that Elmer
Gene Davis was arrested and
charged with the theft of a trailer in
North East Cherokee County.
Ways outlined for identification
of chemical abuse in workplace
Season's Greetings
Your friendship means a lot to us.
Enjoy a wonderful holiday.
Cherokee Co. Humane Society
Operators of the Animal Shelter
The following íb one of a series of
articles related the concerns and
activities of the various communi-
■ ties, agencies and individuals, dedi-
cated to solvingthe problem of drugs
in Cherokee County.
Chemical dependency is at the
roof of all drug related problems, yet
is not always recognized. Following
are some identifying characteris-
tics that may indicate a chemical
dependency problem.
1. Decrease in Productivity—
Roller coaster Effect—erratic per-
formance.
2. Unsafe Behavior—Por ex-
ample, substance abusers often
ignore safety rules like ear plugs,
hard hats, or safety glasses, take
unwise risks, are distracted and
careless in their work. (Abusers are
four times more likely to be involved
in accidents.)
3. Increased tardiness and early
dismissal—late to work, takes too
long at breaks, abusers ask to leave
early twice as much.
4. Increased absenteeism—abus-
en are six times more like!y to be
absent than norma], four times more
likely to be off eight days or more.
5. Increased sick leave—abusers
receive three times more sickness
benefits, often sickness or hospitali-
sation caused by alcohol or drug
problems.
6. Deteriorating relationships
with other employees—(moody,
withdrawn, change in their normal
behavior).
7. Change in normal capabilitiM—
(difficulty doing the same job they
have done before).
8. Physical Symptoms—(comes in
tired "on the nod" constricted pu-
pils, scratching and sweaty, irri-
table, or nervous, sniffles, red wa-
tering eyes, coughing, bags, dark
circles around eyes).
9. Poor Physical Appearance—
poor hygiene, unshaved, shirt tail
out, etc.).
10. Theft increases (one out of
four abusers steal).
11. Repeated trips to the
restrooms.
12. Users wear inappropriate
items—(sunglasses inside, long
sleeve shirts when its very hot.)
13. Large number of unidentified
phone callB.
14. Association with known drug
users—(change in friends they as-
sociate and socialize with. Often
clicks or groups begin to emerge at
lunch breaks and other gatherings
among people, who are substance
abusers).
15. Increase in altercations with
other employees.
16. The presence of drug para-
phernalia.
17. Person is obviously intoxi-
cated-0-(smell, dysfunctional).
Often without knowing it, em-
ployers and supervisors are ena-
bling the abusers to continue his or
her abuse. In a later article, the
types of supervisors who enable will
be discussed, along with methods to
stop enabling.
Wjm ¡N5 ■'
GREETINGS
May you experience the gift of loue and friend-
ship. Our door is always open to say thanks.
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An arrest haB been made in an'
alleged attempted murder of a
Jacksonville businessman. Aceord-
ing to Sheriff Dickson, "torn
Golightly was arrested and charged
with attempted murder. Bond was
set at $25,000 by Peace Justice
Archie Cook. Dickson says the
incident allegedly occurred at the
Kenneth Gardner resident. A shot
was allegedly fired from a vehicle in
front of Gardner's resident with the
shot barely missing Gardner, as
Gardner was entering the house.
The Sheriff's Department is in-
vestigating an aggravated robber
that allegedly occurred of PM 110,
approximately one mile from Troup.
The sheriff says unknown suspects
beat the 94-year-old victim, Allen
Works, and took two televisions and
a .22 rifle. Works was transported
to Medical Center Hospital. There
are no suspects at this time.
Sheriff Dickson says 35 were
placed in the Cherokee County Jail
dining this reporting period.
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life—the United States Congress.
The first Congress under the Con-
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Today, Congress is as strong as
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shown some wear. Happily, we can
pitch in to help restore and pre-
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chasing special Congressional coins
made by the United States Mint.
Part of every dollar spent on these
commemorative coins will go to the
United States Capitol Preservation
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Perhaps the biggest single proj-
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will be the Statue of Freedom, a
cast bronze statue that sits atop the
Capitol Dome. This unique statue,
which symbolizes our pride as a
free people is corroding because of
its age and increasing air pollution.
The statue, which is more than 19
feet high and weighs more than
seven tons, will be removed from
its perch, cleaned, restored and
painted.
For free brochures on the Con-
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