Rusk Chamber of Commerce

Weekly E-Update - 08/01/14

In This Issue

Rep. Hensarling Town Hall Meeting and Legislative Update - 8/5/14

TJC 4th Vocational Nursing Pinning Ceremony - 8/8/14 11:00 AM

Cherokee Civic Theater Auditions for "Murder's in the Heir" - 8/1/14 & 8/2/14

Rusk ISD Online Registration Opened July 31, 2014 & Campus Registration Dates for 2014-2015 School Year

Cherokee County Broadband Kickoff Meeting - 8/12/14

Weekly Calendar 08/01/14 - 08/10/14

Rusk Chamber of Commerce Elite Platinum Members

Please click on the links below to visit their websites:

Austin Bank

Citizens 1st Bank

Harry's Building Materials

Texas National Bank

Good Morning!

In an effort to keep our members updated on Chamber news, Business Member and Community Events, please review this weekly e-newsletter and calendar.

Chamber and Business Member special events, ribbon cuttings, grand openings or open houses, are listed on the weekly calendar in bolded red font. Please mark your calendars to attend as many of these events as possible to show support to our members.

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Quotes of the Week

You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the LORD, "My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust."

~ Psalm 91:1-2 (NRSV)

A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken.

~James Dent

Rep. Hensarling Town Hall Meeting and Legislative Update - 8/5/14

Rep. Hensarling will be hosting a town hall meeting in Rusk to give an update on actions taken by the House of Representatives over the last few months and hear from the residents of Cherokee County about the issues that are important to them.

The discussion will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday August 5, 2014 at the Cherokee County Courthouse, at 135 S. Main Street, Rusk, TX.

For additional information, call (903) 675-8288 or visit the website at www.hensarling.house.gov

TJC 4th Vocational Nursing Pinning Ceremony - 8/8/14 11:00 AM

Dr. Mike Metke, President of Tyler Junior College and Paul Monagan, Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences invite you to the TJC-Rusk Joint Partnership Vocational Nursing Education Pinning Ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Friday, August 8, 2014 at the Rusk High School Auditorium.

The Tyler Junior College VNE Program in Rusk is a joint effort of the College, Rusk State Hospital, the City of Rusk and its economic development corporation (REDCO) and Rusk Industrial Foundation.

For additional information, please contact Felica Mayo at 903.510.2114.

Cherokee Civic Theater Auditions for "Murder's in the Heir" - 8/1/14 & 8/2/14

AUDITIONS for "Murder's in the Heir" will be held Friday, August 1 at 7pm and Saturday, August 2 at 2pm at the historic Cherokee Civic Theatre in Rusk.

You don't want to miss this murder mystery!

STORYLINE:

Elderly and extremely ill billionaire Simon Starkweather gathers his staff and family at his mansion to review his will allotting each significant amounts of the estate. Then, he pulls the rug out from under them by announcing that the current will is only valid through the night. He has had written and plans to sign a new will in the morning leaving each a mere pittance. Everyone has motive and means... but who actually commits the crime?

CAST OF CHARACTERS:

Simon Starkweather - billionaire, tyrannical

Fiona Starkweather - neice by marriage, befuddled

Jordan Starkweather - great-nephew, Fiona's son, playboy

Paula Thompson - great-neice, a Southern belle

Simon Starkweather III - grandson, a college student (same actor who plays old Simon)

Bensonhurst - butler, formal

Mrs. Trent - housekeeper, dour

Minerva Walker - cook, tempermental

Nancy Pollard - maid, shy

Rufus Jones - handyman, surly

Lois Van Zandt - lawyer, business-like

Miss Withers - nurse, stern

Kathy Collins - personal secretary, bright, self-assured

Mike Davis - private detective, smart, tough

Gene (or Jean) Culpepper - director

For more information on auditions, the 2014-15 season or to purchase season tickets, interested persons may call 903.683.2131 or visit the CCT website: www.cherokeetheatre.net

Rusk ISD Online Registration Opened July 31, 2014 & Campus Registration Dates for 2014-2015 School Year

Rusk ISD is pleased to inform parents that student registration for returning RISD students is now available online! Starting July 31, 2014, parents will be able to fill out required registrationinformation and forms for their child(ren) from any device with internet access.

Gone are the days of completing multiple paper forms for each child. Instead, the registration process will be online through Skyward Family Access. The online registration process will allow parents to verify and update contact, emergency and health information in addition to many other forms required by the district and the school.

A Skyward Family Access account is necessary to complete the back-to-school online registration process for each student. Parents that do not have a Skyward Family Access account need to visit their child's campus office, in person, for assistance.

Parents that do not have internet access or would like assistance with online registration can go to the Intermediate school computer lab on August 4th, 5th and 6th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and staff will be available to help. Parents can also complete online registration on the following registration days:

Primary Pre-K & New Students:

August 4, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

All Grades:

August 13, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

August 14, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Elementary All Grades:

August 13, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

August 14, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Intermediate All Grades:

August 13, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

August 14, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Junior High All Grades:

August 12, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

August 13, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

August 14, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. &

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

High School

Sophomores:

August 13, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Freshmen:

August 13, After Fish Camp (approx: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.)

Jr. & Sr.:

August 14, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

For Jr. High and High School only, students and/or parents will pick up schedules on the scheduled registration days. Completing online registration in advance will make this process faster. For Primary, Elementary and Intermediate, parents that complete online registration do not need to visit the campus on scheduled registration days. Classroom assignments will be available at "Meet the Teacher" on August 21, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

For help navigating the online registration process:

 click here for instructions

 click here for answers to frequently asked questions

Please spread the word! We are very excited about this project and look forward to the many conveniences it will provide for RISD parents and staff. We appreciate your patience as we change procedures.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Rusk ISD Administration Office at 903-683-5592.

Cherokee County Broadband Kickoff Meeting - 8/12/14

Cherokee County begins its efforts in the development of our county broadband plan which will be incorporated into the East Texas Regional Plan. The Cherokee County Kickoff is scheduled for Tuesday August 12, 2014 at 9:30am at the Rusk Civic Center, located at 555 Euclid St in Rusk. The entire county is invited and encouraged to attend the kickoff to help develop and complete our broadband initiative for Cherokee County.

With the guidance of Connected Texas and ETCOG, our communities will join to become a planning team to generate a locally endorsed blueprint that will guide our efforts to accelerate the availability and use of technology. This planning effort will guide the creation of a more robust business environment, more effective community and economic development, improved healthcare, increased educational opportunities, and more efficient government.

The Kickoff meeting will not only inform our local governments, local businesses, schools, and residents of our efforts but also be a first step workshop to gather critical information about our internet needs in Cherokee County. In order to ensure the success of our project, we ask that you join us and share information on your personal and business needs for internet service in the rural areas. Meeting details and RSVP information is set forth below:

Date: August 12, 2014

Time: 9:30am to 11:30am

Place: Rusk Civic Center

555 Euclid St, Rusk TX

To register, click RSVP

Weekly Calendar 08/01/14 - 08/10/14

FRIDAY - AUGUST 01, 2014

Texas State Railroad Presents - "The Teddy Bear's Train Ride"

11:00 AM & 2:30 PM Departure from the Rusk Depot

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.2561, 877.726.7245 or log onto www.TexasStateRR.com

The Arbors Healthcare & Rehab Center Stuffed Bake Potato Lunch

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at 1884 W LOOP 343, Rusk, TX.

The potatoes are $8.00 each and funds raised are to support the Political Action Party and the representatives lobbying in Texas for Long Term Healthcare.

Deliveries are available and to place your order, please call Becky Selman at 903.683.3700.

Cherokee Civic Theatre's Auditions for "Murder's in the Heir"

7:00 PM at 157 West 5th Street

For additional information, please call 903.683.2131 or log onto www.cherokeetheatre.net

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursion

11:00 AM Departure from the Palestine Depot

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098, 877.726.7245 or log onto www.TexasStateRR.com

Good Samaritan Food Bank & Resale Shop

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM, located 203 W. 2nd Street
Helping needy families with food & other necessities
For more information or to make donations, call 903.683.2376

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

$15.95/person, Kids ages 3-12: $10.95/person
Seniors ages 65 and up: $13.95
For directions, group rates or more information, please call 903.683.3322, visit the website at www.CherokeeTrace.org or Like their page on Facebook

SATURDAY - AUGUST 02, 2014

Rusk Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Benefit Fundraiser for Tina Baggett

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Brookshire Brothers in Rusk, in the parking lot

Hotdogs, chips and a soft drink for $5.00, proceeds from this event will go towards assisting Tina.

Cherokee Civic Theatre's Auditions for "Murder's in the Heir"

2:00 PM at 157 West 5th Street

For additional information, please call 903.683.2131 or log onto www.cherokeetheatre.net

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursion

11:00 AM Departures from the Palestine & Rusk Depots

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098, 877.726.7245 or log onto www.TexasStateRR.com

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

SUNDAY - AUGUST 03, 2014

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursion

11:00 AM Departure from the Palestine Depot

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098, 877.726.7245 or log onto www.TexasStateRR.com

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

MONDAY - AUGUST 04, 2014

Rusk Primary Pre-K & New Students Registration

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM at 440 Collins Street in Rusk, TX

For more info, call 903-683-6106

RISD Online Student Registration Assistance

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Intermediate school computer lab

Parents that do not have internet access or would like assistance with online registration

For more info, call 903-683-5592

Good Samaritan Food Bank & Resale Shop

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM, located 203 W. 2nd Street
Helping needy families with food & other necessities
For more information or to make donations, call 903.683.2376

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

TUESDAY - AUGUST 05, 2014

Rep. Hensarling Town Hall Meeting and Legislative Update

10:00 AM at the Cherokee County Courthouse, 135 S. Main Street, Rusk, TX

For additional information, call 903.675.8288 or visit the website at www.hensarling.house.gov

RISD Online Student Registration Assistance

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Intermediate school computer lab

Parents that do not have internet access or would like assistance with online registration

For more info, call 903-683-5592

The Daily Grind $2.00 Tuesdays

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM at 104 W 5th in Rusk
$2.00 Coffee & Drink Specials
For more info, call 903.683.1500 or visit the website at www.TDGCoffeeHouse.com

Harry's Building Materials 10% Off Promotion for Veterans & Seniors 55 +.

10% off entire purchase

For more info, call 903.683.2554 visit the website at www.HBMITX.com or Like their page on Facebook

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500, visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 06, 2014

RISD Online Student Registration Assistance

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Intermediate school computer lab

Parents that do not have internet access or would like assistance with online registration

For more info, call 903-683-5592

Rusk Rotary Club Meeting

12:00 Noon @ Cherokee County Federal Credit Union

For more info, call Jan Pate at 903.721.3556

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

THURSDAY - AUGUST 07, 2014

Confetti Photography Back to School Mini Sessions

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The themed sessions are 20 minutes with 10 digital images for $75.00. Participants will also be entered to win a FREE "Bleacher Creature" mini session on September 13, 2014.

For more info, call 903.721.0873, visit the website at www.ConfettiPhotography.net or "Like" their page on Facebook.

The Birmingham Forest Golf Course - Thursday Morning Senior Scramble

Starting at 10:00 AM
For more info, call 903.683.9518 or Like their page on Facebook

Rusk Lions Club Meeting

12:00 Noon at the Lions Club Hall
For more info, call Vic Whadford 903.683.9822

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500, visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

Cherokee Cloggers Beginner Clogging Lessons 5:45 p.m. at the Rusk Senior Center, 555 Euclid St.

There is no charge and special shoes are not needed for lessons.

For more information, contact Patty Benda at 903.262.0670

FRIDAY - AUGUST 08, 2014

TJC 4th Vocational Nursing Pinning Ceremony

11:00 AM at the Rusk High School Auditorium

For more info, call 903.510.2114

Confetti Photography Back to School Mini Sessions

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The themed sessions are 20 minutes with 10 digital images for $75.00. Participants will also be entered to win a FREE "Bleacher Creature" mini session on September 13, 2014.

For more info, call 903.721.0873, visit the website at www.ConfettiPhotography.net or "Like" their page on Facebook.

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursion

11:00 AM Departure from the Palestine Depot

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098, 877.726.7245 or log onto www.TexasStateRR.com

Good Samaritan Food Bank & Resale Shop

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM, located 203 W. 2nd Street
Helping needy families with food & other necessities
For more information or to make donations, call 903.683.2376

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

SATURDAY - AUGUST 09, 2014

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursion

11:00 AM Departures from the Palestine & Rusk Depots

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098, 877.726.7245 or log onto www.TexasStateRR.com

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

SUNDAY - AUGUST 10, 2014

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursion

11:00 AM Departure from the Palestine Depot

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098, 877.726.7245 or log onto www.TexasStateRR.com

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 PM

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook