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Smith, Harvin announce marriage
      Jennifer Smith of Jasper and Andrew Harvin of Nacogdoches were wed June 9 in Westside Baptist Church in Nacogdoches. The bride is the daughter of Richard and Jeanne Smith of Jasper. She is the granddaughter of Dorothy Livingston of Jasper and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith of Burrferry, LA.
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Faces & Places
      Congressman Brady Congressman Kevin Brady will be at the Jasper Courthouse Annex, HWY. 96 in Buna, today from 10 - 11 a.m. to discuss social security, Medicare, veteran's benefits and immigration. For more information call 1-877-441- 5700.
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Miss Fall Fest crown quest begins today
      The first round in the quest for a Fall Fest crown begins today, Aug. 1, when applications open, according to Liz Street, special events coordinator for the Jasper Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce. Connie Green will be pageant director this year. The theme will be Marilyn Monroe's rendit...
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Wilson, Authement married July 7
      Kimberly Wilson of Lake Charles and David Authement of Lake Charles were wed July 7 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The bride is the daughter of Wendel and Susan Wilson of Lake Charles and the granddaughter of Barbara Norris of Nacogdoches and Dorothy Wilson of Ruidoso, NM.
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Angelina River VFD celebrates retirement
      The members of the Angelina River Volunteer Fire Department celebrated the retirement of two members, Albert Hensarling and John Lee Roeder. Hensarling had been with the department for 23 years and through those years was a chief, training chief and assistant chief. Hensarling was presented a pla...
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Back in the saddle
     Courtesy photo MARY ANN MCCOY is the new membership coordinator for the Jasper Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce, but she has been involved with chamber promotions for years.The mini-membership drive signed up 24 members in 24-hours.
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Corley, Milburn attend Texas Lions Camp
      The Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville let Blayne Milburn of Sam Rayburn, sponsored by William Wilmer, and Channing Corley of Jasper, sponsored by Ben Hancock, attend their summer camp for free. The camp offers activities from arts and crafts to field sports, riding horses, swimming, theater and campi...
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Best look-alikes
     Courtesy photo ELLEN SIMON OF THE BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE and Michael Clayton, president of the South East Texas Better Business Bureau, won top at a dinner to raise money for the Leadership Beaumont programs.
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Rayburn ROTTers relish the fight
      Bert Foster walked away with the trophy for the 11th annual ROTTS (Rayburn Old Timers Tomato Society) contest. Judges looked at color, size, appearance, firmness and taste, but judges' decisions are not accepted meekly. After judges announce a winner, all the friendly, genteel retirees engage in...
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Garrett wins award
      Norman Garrett of Jasper has been selected as Owner Operator Driver for the Year 2007 in the Forest Products Division. Garrett has been a Fleetwood owner operator for the past five and a half years.
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Jasper Doctor Honored by Princeton University on April 19, 2007
      Dr. Joe Wesley Dickerson of Jasper has a long-standing love for history and for Biblical studies. In 1978 these combined interests, along with some enduring friendships, resulted in an invitation to serve on the Assessment Committee to investigate the Shroud of Turin, which is reputedly the burial...
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Hadnot graduates from basic combat training
      Army Reserve Pvt. Brittany N. Hadnot has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC. During the nine weeks of training, Hadnot studied the Army mission, history, tradition, core values and physical fitness. She received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, mili...
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