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Will stay to train Kelly, then pursue creative interests, history By SHARON KERR County Treasurer Mary Jane Hancock says after serving Jasper County more than 20 years, she is not retiring in January, she’s “graduating.” She will continue to assist in the treasurer’s office while her protegé, René Kelly, takes state-mandated training in January. More ...
Courtesy photo MARY ASHY received her 40 year service pin from Dot Scheibe at the Pilot Club Christmas dinner at the Belle Jim Hotel last week. Ashy is the only still active charter member of the club that began in 1966 with 30 members. More ...
Ashley Amanda Roberts of Jasper married Stephen Wade Quarles of Orange Sept. 15 in Orange. The bride is the daughter of Elza and Glenda Roberts of Jasper. The groom is the son of J.D. and Ann Quarles of Orange. Cindi Lewis of Jasper was maid of honor, and Jennifer Mason of Jasper and Heather Qua... More ... Faces & Places Social security The Social Security representative will be in Jasper at the Senior Center on Fletcher Street Thursday, Dec. 21, from 9 a.m. to noon, and in Newton from 1-3 p.m. on the same day. Call 409-924-6413 or 800-772-1213 for more information. More ...
Reception honoring 50 years of marriage for Family and friends are invited to a reception Dec. 23 from 2-4 p.m. at the Belle Jim Hotel to honor and celebrate 50 years of marriage for Herman and Bobbie Wilcox The couple was married Dec. 22, 1956 in Merryville, La. They have three children, Cindy Tanner of Lumberton, Dr. Vicky Spencer of Con... More ...
Student council officers from Rowe Elementary School sang carols and delivered hand-made Christmas cards to residents of Timberlake Health and Rehabilitation in Jasper. “It means the world to them to have young people visit,” said activity director Kay Lohr. More ...
Many ways to view the celebration of Christmas... SPECIAL OBSERVANCE — New and expanded ways to observe the Christmas celebration are demonstrated among Jasper’s growing Hispanic population.A recent gathering celebrated Las Posadas, the traditional Hispanic Christmas.The “gift” this child receives at Las Posada is a slip of paper telling her what s... More ...
THE JASPER POLICE ASSOCIATION put the final touches on their annual Toys for Tots program by going shopping for gifts Monday afternoon. Pictured far left,Wal-Mart assistant manager James Holloway assists Wanda Brister on pricing basketballs. More ...
Dear Santa, How long are you going to take to get here? I would like my own backpack and some Bratz toys. Love, Megan Age 4 Dear Santa, I would like cars, trucks and animals for Christmas. Can you leave me a candycane? More ...
LESS THAN TWO DOZEN of the Woman’s Civic Club keepsake cookbooks remain of 400 printed. Club members Sue Seguin and Lucille Larkin each bought a couple for gifts.“They Cooked” has netted more than $5,000 for the service club’s projects. More ...
KERIN CAKA’S FIFTH GRADE class won the pizza party for the most toys donated for the Toys for Tots drive. DARE officer Wanda Brister, president of the Jasper Police Association who sponsor the drive, delivers the pizza. More ... Ratcliff to audition for All-State Choir Jasper High School sophomore choir member Marcie Ratcliff has attained at least one of her goals for this year. She will be auditioning for the Texas Music Educator’s All State Choir on Jan. 6. The third round of auditions was held Dec. 4, at Westbrook High School in Beaumont. More ...
MARIA GARCIA, a student in the ESL classes offered at the Region 5 Adult Learning Center, adjusts her Christmas centerpiece that was completed as a part of the class. More ... Military Honors William J. Franks Army Private William J. Franks graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During training, he learned military ceremonies and courtesy, and received training in tactics, weapons and skills. Franks is the son of Marna Franks of Kirbyville. More ...
LAS POSADAS, the story of Mary and Joseph searching for a room, is re-enacted by children in the home of Aida Segovia. Songs and prayers are followed by piñata fun. More ... |
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