Tippett switches uniforms
Wants to work with kids, pursue coaching ambitions
      Officer Aaron Tippett changed uniforms for the New Year - he has switched from a lieutenant with the sheriff's department to the school resource officer for Kirbyville. Sheriff Ronnie McBride said, "He was one of our veterans and we hated to lose him, but he wants to pursue a career in education.
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Faces & Places
      Rose Society The Lakes Area Rose Society will have their monthly meeting Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Jasper City Council room at 465 S. Main in Jasper. Texas Rose Rustlers will be guest speakers. Their focus is on old rose species with colorful histories. For more information call 423-4756.
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Nugent to wed Buchanan at Hillcrest Baptist Church
      David and Vickie Nugent of Jasper announce the engagement of their daughter Holly Kay Nugent to Matthew Tyler Buchanan, both of Houston. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Art and Carol Knop of West Monroe, La., and Johnny and Margie Nugent of Pine Prairie, La.
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Theater tickets on sale for new play
'Over the River' directed by Norwood
      The Jasper Community Theater will present Over the River and Through the Woods at six performances beginning next week at the Tonahill Theater on U.S. Highway 96 South. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Jan 18-20, Jan. 25 and Jan. 27, and a Saturday matinee Jan. 27 at 2 p.m.
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East End volunteers name Oxley 'fireperson of year'
      Karen Oxley received the Fireperson of the Year award at the sixth annual banquet for the East End Volunteer Firefighters Jan. 2. Oxley joined the department in March 2003 and serves as captain of station 1 and also as secretary/treasurer. Bob Gary received the chief's award. Gary joined the dep...
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Holton engaged to Spear; February wedding in La.
      Mark and Linda Holton of Hanville, La., announce the engagement of their daughter Brandy Nicole Holton to David Edward Spear. The bride-elect's grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Grady Holton of Jasper. The groom-elect's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Spear of LaPlas, La., and grandparents are Jerry...
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Brasher, Powell to marry April 14
      Gary and Robin Brasher of Jasper announce the engagement of their daughter Ashley Nicole Brasher to Michael Casey Powell, both of Jasper. The groom-elect's parents are Lyndel and Judy Powell of Jasper. The wedding is scheduled for April 14 at the United Methodist Church in Brookeland.
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