Azalea Fest spills all over Jasper this year
By SHARON KERR Staff Writer
      The Jasper County Courthouse square isn't big enough to hold all the attractions for the 18th annual Azalea Fest, March 17, according to special events coordinator Liz Street of the Jasper/ Lake Sam Rayburn Chamber of Commerce. New this year will be a mile-long replica of the solar system, a Jaspe...
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Temple-Inland to separate into three companies
      Temple-Inland Inc., which has long been in the front of East Texas landscape, announced Monday, Feb. 26 plans to separate itself into three stand-alone public companies and sell its timberlands. As part of the breakup, Temple-Inland will retain its corrugated packaging and building products operat...
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Few Ready Mix Concrete Co. Community Calendar
March 2007
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Moss reviewing plans to replace county barn
By SHARON KERR Staff Writer
      Jasper County Precinct 4 Commissioner Vance Moss is reviewing construction plans to replace the county equipment barn that burned to the ground Jan. 29. He is still waiting for insurance investigators from Trident and Ford Motor Company to meet and sift the remains of the fire. Moss said, after ma...
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Senate okays school funding measure
      The Texas Senate took the first step towards passing historic property tax cut and adjust the constitutional spending limit to local school districts. Legislators passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 20 that would provide $14 billion to school district. It would also pay for he largest reduction in...
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Hospice, FUMC show talented Jasper artists
Program ushers in grand opening for local provider
      The grand old home on Ethel Street where Lakes Area Hospice (LAH) has its offices celebrated a cheerful interior makeover with the grand opening of gallery program.
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Church shines spotlight on local talents
      Spotlight Productions of First United Methodist Church in Jasper showcased the artistic talents of church members in "the Works of Our Hands" exhibit this past Saturday and Sunday.
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Car safety seats inspected, parents instructed in use
Cindy Lou VanDevender
      Parents lined up at Jasper City Hall last week for free car seat safety inspections where certified members of the police department and other agencies checked to be sure the seats were properly installed and met all current guidelines.
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Two cute, too cute
      LAB-MIS PUPS (males and females) need loving families. Call Jasper Lakes Area Humane Society at 384-8251 (11a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat.) or visit petlink site at www.jas.net/~jar
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Srs. Lunch
      Thursday, March 1 - Spaghetti, green salad, corn nuggets, garlic toast, fruit Friday, March 2 - Fried catfish, potato salad, baked beans, bread, pudding Monday, March 5 - Beef tips, rice and gravy, steamed broccoli, bread, cobbler Tuesday, March 6 - Hamburger soup, green salad, corn nuggets, cor...
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