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By SHARON KERR Staff Writer To be almost 119 years old, there's one grande dame in Jasper who still looks pretty good for her years- of course she had a face-lift almost 30 years back and has been coddled ever since. The Beaty Orton house at 206 South Main has been in the national registry of historic homes since 1975. More ... Newton Lions assist with Health Fair The Newton Lions Club will meet at noon Thursday, March 15, at First Baptist Church. Guess speaker will be Lorene Adams of Consolidated Health. Adams will review the health fair planned for April 14 and explain how the Lions Club can serve the community in this project. More ... Newton Bank earns 5 stars CountyBank in Newton achieved a five star rating with BauerFinancial, the nation's leading independent bank rating and research firm. "There are many ways to measure a banks's success," according to BauerFinancial president Karen Dorway. "We analyze the past and present financial condition of the ... More ... Security Finance recognized with statewide awards Security Finance manager Kim Adkins brought home several awards from the statewide awards ceremony held Feb. 13. The Jasper office won awards for highest loan volume in the state for the year, number one office of the month, and for the highest proficiency units. More ...
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU kicked off their BBB Morning Mix tour with a networking breakfast at Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital last Thursday. More ... Main St. milling may cause detours Main Street was scheduled for a makeover beginning yesterday, if weather permitted, according to Ace Mathews of Mathews Construction. The long-awaited repairs to Main Street have been delayed by a rough winter, according to Mathews. They are scheduled to work from Caven Street near the Police Depar... More ...
Such is the quantity of books donated for the library book sale that the Woman's Civic Club, who sponsor the event, is asking for volunteers to help sort them. Event coordinator Margie Saulsbury started yesterday setting up tables and unpacking books in the Fire Hall across from the Jasper Library... More ... Sample many flavors of Jasper at Pilot Club event Where else can you sample fare from more than a dozen of Jasper's favorite restaurants, all in one spot, for only $8.50 per person? The 12th annual Taste of Jasper will be 5-8 p.m. at the Wesley Center on Bowie Street in Jasper. Dot Scheibe of Shy-Bee lighting reported sixteen participants confir... More ... Rodeo parade theme 'Back in the Saddle' The Jasper Lions Club has announced their theme for the Jasper Lions Club Rodeo Parade this year will be "Back in the Saddle Again,"according to parade chair Lloyd Persons. "It was in 1939, when the Singing Cowboy Gene Autry first released the classic song by the same name. This was just one year ... More ... TDCJ now screening for training academy The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) will hold a special local area training academy for new correctional officers March 22-April 27 at Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) in Beaumont. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or G.E.D. More ... Civil War re-enacted in Sabine County The Sabine County Historical Foundation will hold a Civil War re-enactment March 17-18 at Pratt House in Hemphill. Living history demonstrations all day will include quilting demonstrations, civilian camp life, living history of soldiers, Suttler Sue creations and craft and food booths. More ... JLAHS sponsors pet show The Jasper Lakes Area Humane Society will sponsor a pet show with prizes during the Azalea Festival, March 17. Animals must be on a leach and have current vaccination tags to participate. For more information, cal the society at 384-8251. More ... Check everything out before hitting the road You've been waiting for this day for months. You are so ready to get your bike out on the road. But before you go, there are some things you should do to get your motorcycle ready for spring. After you have removed the cover from your bike, remove any plugs or covers from the exhaust pipes. Then w... More ... Spring cleaning includes your vehicle as well Spring has sprung, and you can't wait to open the doors and windows and do a little spring cleaning. While you're at it, you might want to devote some attention to your vehicle. After months of traveling through the grit and grime of winter, it deserves a little spring cleaning, too. Prepare your v... More ... Review car insurance to make sure it protects you Whether it is your fault of not, it pays to have insurance to back you up. Car insurance is designed to protect you in the event that you are involved in an accident and damage your vehicle or are sued for damaging someone else's property or causing them injury. Almost all states require car insurance, but how do you decide what type of insurance to buy? More ... Tax season's still not over for many Deadline just around corner Most taxpayers have already filed their income tax returns. But for the more than 8.5 million Americans who have filed for an automatic extension, the deadline is just around the corner. From needing additional assistance to not having all the proper documents, there are various reasons why peopl... More ... Study up on tax deductions for new college expenses You've heard the statistics: It pays to get a college education. During tax season, that is especially true. And with the April 17 deadline fast approaching to file 2006 tax returns, it is well worth doing "extra credit" work to find the tax benefits and deductions you're entitled to for college ex... More ... Save copies of your vital documents The impact of disasters like last year's Gulf Coast hurricanes is often longterm. As victims try to put their lives back in order, they frequently face the challenge of locating important documents that might have been lost or destroyed. For many people, it takes a disaster to remind them of the i... More ... New mortgage insurance tax break for 2007 homebuyers There is good news for people looking to buy a home this year: Mortgage insurance is now tax deductible. The new deduction will provide an average savings of $200-$400 for new homebuyers seeking safer forms of low down payment financing than "piggyback" mortgages and other creative loans, where mon... More ... Tax break available for working families You may be eligible for money from the government. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. Millions of low-to-moderate income workers qualify for the tax credit, which was approved by Congress in part to offse... More ... Collectibles make for stunning displays Trick is to keep them together Much to the dismay of others, you are an avid collector. You can't help it. Your grandmother was a collector, your mother was a collector and now you are a collector. Whenever you find something that you like, you buy one piece, and then another, and another, until finally you have most of the col... More ... Take time to add a little window drama You enjoy interior design, and from the moment guests walk into your home, your passion for it shows. Every room in your home looks complete and flows into the next with ease. You're proud of what you have done with your home, except for one little area-the windows. More ... Consider lighting when remodeling home When building or remodeling your home, one thing you are likely to consider is your lighting options. Whether you are looking for an energy-saving light source, something a bit more natural than fluorescence or a room with a better view, skylights may be the solution. Available in a wide variety of... More ... Carpet tiles can save children's rooms You just steam-cleaned the carpet in your children's bedroom, but this time, it didn't seem to help much. Few, if any, of the stains came out and the pile is still crushed. Face it. It's time for new carpet. With your children still in elementary school, you're not sure you want to break the bank a... More ... |
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