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■ Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Cljerokeeaij Herald ■ thecherokeean.com
RUSK
Rusk Chamber of Commerce fiesta’ banquet Jan. 26
By Gloria Jennings
Staff Writer
The 72nd annual Rusk Chamber of
Commerce banquet will get its inspi-
ration from south of the border with
a fiesta-themed event packed with
pinatas, raffles and entertainment.
The banquet will be held Saturday,
Jan. 26 at the Rusk Civic Center.
Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner
served at 6:30 p.m.
Some of the evening highlights
will be the announcement of the
citizen of the year, business of the
year, businessman of the year and
businesswoman of the year.
Hollywood actress and Rusk citizen
Kay Epperson will be mistress of
ceremonies.
The meal will be catered by Rancho
el Jaripeo, with Larry Sinclair and el
Amigo(s) providing entertainment.
Nominated for the business of the
year award are ACCESS, Bill McRae
Ford, Cherokee County Electric
Co-Op, Cherokee County Federal
Credit Union, Cherokee Title Co.,
East Texas Medical Center, Gold
Eye Care, Hospice of East Texas,
Dr. Jerry Ocker’s dental office, New
Birmingham Resources, Realty As-
sociates Inc. and Trinity Mother
Frances. A man or woman from each
organization was nominated for the
businessman and businesswoman of
the year award.
Nominated for the businessman
of the year were Tim McRae of Bill
McRae Ford, Jerry Ocker DDS of Dr.
Jerry Ocker’s office, David Durrett
of New Birmingham resources, Tom
Cammack of Trinity Mother F rances-
Jacksonville, Louis Caveness of Re-
alty Associates Inc. and Greg Jones
of Cherokee County Co-op.
Nominated for businesswoman of
the year were Deleigh Haley of East
Texas Medical Center, Kim DeLon
of Cherokee County Federal Credit
Union, Fredia Melvin of Hospice of
East Texas, Diane Beene of Gold Eye
Care, Carrie Kesler of Cherokee Title
Co. and Juliann Sanford of ACCESS.
The dinner will feature fajitas with
random drawings for prize money
and other events. Drawings will
include one for a $1,000 prize.
Tickets are on sale at Texas Na-
tional Bank, Austin Bank, Citizens
1st Bank, Rusk Chamber of Com-
merce, Cherokee County Teachers
Credit Union and Cherokee County
Federal Credit Union for $1 each or
25 tickets for $20. A random name
will be drawn and that person will
have the option to pick a pinata of
their choice. A variety of pinatas will
be filled with different prizes. Three
persons will leave the banquet with
$100, $200 or $300 in cash.
Chamber board members for the
new year are Annette Kimbrell,
Austin Young, Betty Horton, Rev. Jan
Pate, Carolina Vasquez, Carrie Kes-
sler, Cynthia Kline, DeLeigh Haley,
Derrick Collier, Dianne Crocket,
Glenda Long, Jaleea Hudnall, John
Garbutt, Kay Epperson, Kelly Clay,
La Retta Britton, Laila McCalister
and Stephanie Caveness.
Vacancies that may occur this year
will be filled from the remaining
nominees including Houston White,
J.D. Pearman, Bhavik Patel, Yash
Asarsa and Chelle L’Huillier.
Retiring directors are Bob Francis,
Bobby Tosh, Colleen Fitts, Debra
Dominy, Doug Hassell, Jody Gray,
Leslie Curtis, Mark Raiborn, Rachel
Loden, Robin Butt, Scott Cockrum,
Tara Hood and Wendy Wylie.
Flu bug is nothing to sneeze at, say health professionals
Experts say it’s not too late
to get a flu shot this season
By Becky Whisenant
Staff Writer
The flu is certainly nothing to
sneeze at. Flu season is underway,
and it has hit East Texas with a
vengeance.
Chris Taylor, executive director of
Cherokee County PubhcHealth, said,
“Although we don’t have a specific
number of confirmed cases, we have
had several rapid test positive cases.
It has not officially been declared an
epidemic but it certainly could be.
This is the worst flu season we have
had in about five years. We do have
vaccine left at this point. There is not
a shortage at our facility yet.”
The Texas Department of State
Health Services (DSHS) has classi-
fied the geographic distribution of
flu activity in Texas as “widespread,”
indicating increased influenza-like
illness or institutional outbreaks in
at least half of the state’s regions as
well as recent laboratory-confirmed
evidence of influenza in the state.
Mr. Taylor said, “The highest con-
centration of cases in Texas seems
to be more in the western central
counties. As of Jan. 14 we have not
been notified by the DSHS of any flu-
related deaths in our county.”
The latest DSHS Flu Surveillance
report warns that the intensity of
influenza-like illness is also currently
classified as “high.” The Regional In-
fluenza Activity Map lists Cherokee
County as having “lab confirmed flu
A and B.” This is the same as 24 of
35 counties in region four in North-
east Texas.
“Texas, like much of the country,
saw an early start to the flu season
and continues to experience a high
level of flu and flu-like illnesses,”
said DSHS Commissioner Dr. David
Lakey. “The best thing people can do
to protect themselves is to get a dose
of flu vaccine now.”
The Cherokee County Health De-
partment is offering half-priced flu
shots from 7 a.m. until noon and 1
until 6 p.m. on Thurs. Jan 24. The
cost is $9 and a canned good donation
which will be donated to H.O.P.E. of
Jacksonville. For more information,
please call (903) 586-5191.
Each season’s vaccine provides
protection against three strains of
flu and researchers say this year’s
vaccine is well matched with strains
now circulating.
Vaccinations are recommended for
everyone six months and older. It
is especially important for high risk
persons, such as children, people
65 and older, pregnant women and
persons with chronic health issues.
John Moore, system marketing for
Trinity Mother Frances Hospital,
said, “The average number of pa-
tients testing positive for flu locally
is one in four, but not everyone who
comes in is tested. Testing is done
at the discretion of the physician or
caregiver.
“This is one of the most significant
flu seasons in recent memory. The
number of cases is higher than usual.
Persons who think they may have
the illness should go to a primary
physician, a direct care facility or
a clinic. In an emergency, persons
should not hesitate to call 911 or go
to the emergency room. That’s why
it is there,” said Mr. Moore.
“To help prevent the spread of
the illness, use hand sanitizer, face
masks and avoid large gatherings of
people if possible. It is not too late
to get a shot.”
The advice from the American Col-
lege of Emergency Physicians is “Call
in sick. Even with flu-like symptoms,
many people still try to go to work,
school or other activities. This is
only making a bad situation worse,
spreading the virus and getting more
people sick.” Doctors advise rest at
home until symptoms abate.
In addition to hand sanitizer and
masks, emergency physicians recom-
mend frequent handwashing, wiping
down work stations and shopping
carts and covering your mouth and
nose when sneezing and coughing.
Emergency care should be sought
for children who experience a bluish
skin color, fast breathing or trouble
breathing, not waking up or inter-
acting, not wanting to be held, fever
with a rash and flu-like symptoms
that improve then return with fever
and increased cough.
In addition to the symptoms above,
an infant should also receive emer-
gency care if the following symptoms
are exhibited: inability to eat or
drink, no tears when crying, persis-
tent fevers, significantly fewer wet
diapers than normal and extreme
irritability.
Nationwide, the 2009-10 season
recorded 282 influe nza-associatedpe-
diatricdeaths and 122in2010-ll. So
far, the Centers for Disease Control
(CDC) shows 20 deaths this season.
The CDC national influenza-like
illness (ILI) activity by state also
shows Texas in the “high” category.
The Associated Press reported that
while flu normally does not blanket
the country until late January or
February, it is already widespread in
more than 40 states, with about 30 of
them reporting some major hot spots.
Across the nation, the highest
concentration of cases are in the
southeastern and northeastern
states and along the southeastern
seaboard, as well as moderately high
data from the west/midwest. The
highest number of pediatric deaths
has occurred in region five, which
covers Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota,
Ohio and Wisconsin.
Typical symptoms include fever,
sort throat, runny nose and upper
respiratory symptoms, headache,
fatigue and muscle or body aches.
To recover quickly, doctors advise
drinking plenty of fluids, resting and
taking antiviral medication.
For further information, see www.
cdc.gov/flu/weekly, www.Emergen-
cycareForYou.org, www.cchdtexas.
org or www.TexasFlu.org or call the
Cherokee County Health Depart-
ment, (903) 586-6191.
More-Than-Enough food
distribution at the River of
Life Christian Center
River of Life Christian Center will
conduct its monthly More-Than-
Enough food distribution at 5 p.m. on
Jan. 17. Identification is required in
order to receive food.
River of Life Christian Center is
located at 677 South Dickinson Drive
in Rusk.
Mission Tejas State Park
announces events
Upcoming activities at the Mission
Tejas State Park include:
A guided hike of El Camino Real
is planned for Jan. 19. Visitors are
invited to walk in the footsteps of his-
tory and learn about the historic road
that helped give rise to Texas. They
will learn about its history, route and
natural features. The hike will begin
at 10 a.m. at the pavilion.
Fishing with a ranger is planned for
10 a.m. Jan. 26. The pond is freshly
stocked with rainbow trout. The park
has poles and worms, but fishermen
may bring their own pole. A fishing li-
cense is not required on state property.
All of the programs at the park are
free but regular park entry fees apply.
Fees are $2 for all persons age 13 and
older; persons 12 and under are admit-
ted free. A$1 fee is charged for senior
citizens with Bluebonnet Passes.
Mission Tejas State Park is located
on State Highway 21 between Alto and
Crockett. Please call (936) 687-2394
with questions.
Cherokee County
Democratic Club to host
inauguration celebration
The Cherokee County Democratic
Club will host a celebration of the
Inauguration of President Barak
Obama and Vice President Joe Biden
on Jan. 21 from 9:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
at Phoenix Square, 201 E. Commerce
in Jacksonville.
The swearing in ceremony starts
at 10:45 a.m. CST. In honor of MLK
Day the President will be sworn in
using the Rev. Martin Luther King’s
bible. A big screen TV will be set up
and Senate Bean Soup & cornbread
will be provided free by the club. This
“come and go” event is open to the
public. Participants in the Dr. King
NEWS
parade & activities are invited to drop
by. Please bring a canned good for
H.O.P.E. Come and enjoy good food
and good company.
Jacksonville Chamber to
hold 88th Annual Banquet
The Jacksonville Chamber of
Commerce 88th Annual Banquet is
scheduled for 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Jan. 28 at The Legacy, located at 782
CR1511 in Jacksonville.
Elton McCune, recipient of the
2011 Outstanding Citizen of the Year
Award will present this year’s Out-
standing Citizen of the Year Award.
The immediate past chairman of the
board, Nathan Jones of Austin Bank,
will give the Division Chairperson of
the Year award and will highlight 2012
accomplishments.
The 2013 chairman of the board,
Brett Brewer of Norman Law Firm, will
be announcing his goals for this year.
Reservations are $25.00 per seat
for Chamber members, $30.00 for
non-members and can be made at
the Jacksonville Chamber. A table
for six can be reserved for $160.00
for chamber members and $190.00
for non-members.
Tables for eight are available for
$210.00 for Chamber members and
$250.00 for non-members. No reser-
vations will be sold at the door.
For more information call Amber
Mayfield at the Jacksonville Chamber
of Commerce at(903) 586-2217 orvisit
www.jacksonvilletexas.com.
Beast Feast event cancelled
at Central Baptist
Central Baptist Church has can-
celled its annual BeastFeastfor2013.
An alternate eventwill be held in the
spring or summer. Details will be pub-
lished as soon as they are available.
Benefit for Tiffany Wolven
rescheduled for Jan. 19
The benefit for Tiffany Wolven
originally planned for Jan. 15 has
been rescheduled for Jan. 19 at the
Tyler Saddle Club in Mount Selman.
The event was originally scheduled at
the Branded by Christ Cowboy Church
at Rusk but had to be rescheduled
because of the heavy rains received
in the area. The outdoor arena was
too wet for the safety of the horses
and riders.
The new location is an indoorfacility.
Event start time is 10 a.m. with
exhibitions and open to follow at noon.
Buckles will be given to winners of
each division and halters to reserve
champions in each division.
Awards will be given to barrel
classes only, pole classes are jackpot.
Items have been donated for silent
auction and an event photographerwill
be on site to take event photos of riders.
Entry fees are $5 for exhibition runs
or three runs for $13; Open 4-D, $30;
Youth, $20; Pole Open 3-D, $20; and
Youth Poles, $15.
There is a $5 arena charge for each
rider. This is a one time fee that helps
to cover rental of the facility.
Delivery drivers needed for
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels needs drivers to
deliver food to homebound persons.
Persons interested in volunteering
are asked to contact Sarah Welch at
(903)743-5351.
Most volunteers deliver twice a
month for about one hour.
The Rusk site delivers approxi-
mately 15 meals a day, five days per
week, except on holidays.
Cherokee County Public
Health offers STD Exams
Did you know that adolescents and
young adults are particularly vulner-
able to sexually transmitted diseases
(STDs)?
In fact, young people between the
ages of 15 and 24 account for nearly
half of all STD cases in the United
States. STD infections, if left untreated,
can lead to more serious health con-
ditions such as pelvic inflammatory
disease which can lead to infertility.
STDs can also be associated with
cervical and other genital cancers.
Cherokee County Public Health
offers low to no cost STD testing ap-
pointments to those who qualify. The
bestway to preventSTDs is to practice
abstinence by avoiding sexual contact
with others.
STD infections can also be greatly
reduced by correct condom use and
mutually monogamous relationships.
The Public Health Clinic is open
Monday through Thursday from 7am
until noon and from 1pm to 6pm.
For more information call 903-
586-6191
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