Gunter engaged to wed Clotiaux
      Gary and Caren Gunter of Sulphur, La., announce the engagement of their daughter Julie Ann Gunter of Sulphur to Olin Gene Clotiaux of Port Neches. The bride-elect's grandparents are Johnny and Juanita Norwood and Dave and Blanche Gunter, all deceased.
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Winter Bash gives kids opportunity to practice
      The First Annual Winter Bash junior livestock show will give youngsters a taste of what it takes to show an animal at upcoming competitions, according to organizer Joan Ferguson. It will be held Feb. 17 at the Jasper County show barn on FM 777 near the airport.
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Faces & Places
      Garage Sale Community Church of Jasper at 720 S. Wheeler will hold a garage sale Jan. 25-26 from 4-7 p.m. and Jan. 27 from 8 a.m. to noon. Tyler Concert The Tyler County Art League will hold a concert featuring Maurice and Friends Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church at 109 N. Charl...
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In Jasper County
Showing love for one another...
      R.C. HORN, Loucille Martindale and Rev. John D. Hardin talk during Sunday's annual Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Men's Day breakfast.
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Annual chamber banquet honors local celebrities
      The 88th annual Jasper/Lake Sam Rayburn Chamber of Commerce awards banquet will be held Friday, Jan. 26, at Wesley Center in Jasper. This year the theme is presidential inauguration, according to membership director Khristina Hanel.
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Local teacher honored with KBTV golden apple
Nominated by JJHS student
By KAREN BYERLY
      Jasper Junior High School teacher Lynn Betz was recently awarded the "Golden Apple" sponsored by BASF FINA Petrochemicals LP and KBTV Channel 4, Beaumont. The Golden Apple Award is special because it allows the student who sees the teacher in their every day lives to decide who should be nominated...
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School board
      EACH JISD CAMPUS drew names to honor school board members for their service. Larry Mathews of Mathews Construction was feted at a luncheon at Rowe. Student council president Robin Renfro refills his glass.
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Second grade goes first class
      FEW PRIMARY STUDENTS who participated in UIL were treated to a limo ride and lunch by principal Vanessa Phillips and assistant principal Victor Williams last week.
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