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CCT finalizes plans for new season
By Kelsey Palmer
kpalmer@jacksonvilleprogress.com
Cherokee Civic Theatre is proud to announce their 2009-2010 season of shows featuring something for everyone. And with and abundance of music, dreams, drama and comedy, the new season line-up is sure to be an exciting one.
This fall, step back in time with “Little Mary Sunshine,” when the world was much simpler than today, when good meant good, bad meant bad, virtue was all, and justice always triumphed! The musical, which is currently in rehearsal for its Oct. 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 and 10 performances, is directed by Debra Petri and a great start for Cherokee Civic Theatre’s 2009-20 season. Book, music and lyrics are by Rick Besovan.
This Christmas season, be prepared for “A Christmas Story” by Jean Shepherd. Set in the 1940s, a young boy dreams of owning a Red Rider BB gun and sets out to convince the world that this is the perfect gift, but runs into opposition from his parents, his teacher and even Santa Clause. The production, co-directed by Karen Hendley and Judy Faye Garner and produced by Nancy Washburn, will be shown on Dec. 3, 4, 5 and 6.
For the first play of 2010, Camille Jones will produce and Jessica Breen-Ford will direct “The Diary of Anne Frank” by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, where a family of Dutch Jews hides in an attic from the Nazis in 1942. Just before the war ends, they are discovered and sent to concentration camps — an experience recorded in the famous diary of a young girl. Preformances are set for Feb. 11, 12, 13 and 14.
Follow the mayhem of a play within a play with “Noises off” by Michael Frayn. In the play directed Laura Cunningham and produced by James Crump, see how a second-rate theatrical troupe prepares to perform in a Broadway-bound play behind the scenes. It is expected to be shown on April 29, 30, May 1, 2, 7 and 8.
Cherokee Civic Theatre, located at 157 W Fifth St. in Rusk, is a non-profit orginization with over 30 years of dedication to the people of East Texas. To purchase tickets for the entire new season, please call 903-683-2131 at email cherokeetheatre@yahoo.com.
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More life jackets needed
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The life jackets were added as part of the “Kids Don’t Float” program just before July 4. -
City hires Silvey as building inspector
Jacksonville has a new building inspector after three or so months of keeping a vacant position.
Building Official Jody Watson said the new hire, Chris Silvey, brings strong Jacksonville ties with him. -
JISD evaluation instrument sees few tweaks
It happens every year at Jacksonville Independent School District: the board of trustees evaluates the sitting superintendent, then decides whether to renew the superintendents contract.
After this, Board President James Houser said the board looks at what changes might need to be made to the instrument used to evaluate the superintendent. -
Chamber joins Texas Trail
The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce has joined the Texas Forest Trail Partnership Program for 2010, said Chamber President Peggy Renfro.
It is a partnership that has happened in the past, she added, but now the Chamber will take a more active role. -
Mission House helps community
In Bullard, an organization called Mission House has been working since 2005 to better the community and the surrounding East Texas areas.
“I believe it was 2005 when I opened Mission House,” said Hazel Mason, mission coordinator for First United Methodist Church. -
What's News for July 29, 2010
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JFD fireman electrocuted at incident site
Jacksonville Fire Department Lt. David Glidewell received a medium strength electrical shock at a house fire on the 900 block of Fort Worth at around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Fire Marshall Dennis Tate said Glidewell was treated and released from ETMC-Jacksonville Tuesday evening and should be back to work Thursday. -
Mayor holds meetings with residents
Jacksonville’s citizens are looking forward to the coming opportunities for earnest discussions with Mayor Robert Haberle.
Some, such as Janis Adams, said she believes Haberle’s decision to open a room for citizens every other week is a good one. -
Rusk PD arrests 13
The Rusk Police Department arrested 13 people in mid-July for various charges. Among these were five or six arrested for traffic charges or charges alleged in conjunction with being in a motor vehicle. All arrests were made between July 8 and July 23, according to police department officials.
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Take a dive
Five-year-old Dylan Caldwell takes his first ever dive at the Jacksonville city pool. The Alto boy was coaxed in by family members who swam with him.
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