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Newsboy photo/Sharon Kerr THIS JURASSIC CREATURE looks like some form of hornworm, but he's got a rack of horns big enough to have mounted. Stephen Ray Houston captured the worm, which measured almost an inch in diameter and was green with red horns. More ... Pickle steps in as assistant prosecutor Jasper attorney Anne J. Pickle has succeeded Alex Simmons as assistant prosecutor, according to District Attorney Steve Hollis. Simmons took a leave of absence early in September. When she returned, Hollis said Simmons submitted her letter of resignation Sept. 17. More ... Recognition of Fire Prevention month In recognition of October as Fire Prevention Month, the Jasper Fire Marshal's office is asking people to take one step at a time each week toward improving safety at home, work and school. Fire Marshal Stephen Williamson has also scheduled Few Elementary students to visit the fire department for ... More ...
By CHARLOTTE HILLIARD One thing you find at Fall Fest and farmers' markets this time of year is gourds. Local writer and farmer Charlotte Hilliard is a member of the Sabine Neches Writers Guild, www.snwg.org. My husband James and I have been planting and growing gourds for four years. More ... Fest queens crowned By KATIE WALDROP Staff Writer As heads turned and moms pulled out cameras, girls walked on stage for the Miss Fall Fest 2007 pageant with hair curled and floor length gowns. Tokoia Watts smiled in amazement as she was crowned Miss Fall Fest 2007, Saturday evening, at the First United Methodist Church Wesley Center. More ... Questions raised over sales tax, hotel tax for businesses Questions have been coming in about sales tax, hotel occupancy tax, how much, who gets it and how is it spent; the difficulty is that the answers vary according to location. First, it's important to understand these are two different taxes. Statewide, sales tax is 6.25 percent and Hotel Occupancy... More ...
Jasper attorney Blair Bisbey has been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer for the second year in a row, according to Texas Monthly magazine. Super Lawyers are selected by ballots sent to 57,000 attorneys; the listing represents the top five percent of the profession. Bisbey is the only Jasper attor... More ... TWC approves grant The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announced last week that they have approved $1.4 million to expand and enhance foster youth transition centers like the HAY (Houston Alumni and Youth) Center. HAY assists youth ages 16- 15 in the transition from foster care to employment and selfsufficiency. More ... Arbor Day Foundation offers crapemyrtles The Arbor Day Foundation is offering five crapemyrtle trees and The Tree Book to anyone who sends in a $10 membership fee during October. "Crapemyrtles were selected for this campaign because of their elegant color and form," said John Rosenow, president of the Arbor Day Foundation. More ... 4-H plans centennial projects The Texas Legislature has proclaimed the year beginning Sept. 1, 2007 through Aug. 31, 2008 as the Centennial Anniversary Year of 4-H in Texas. This is also National 4- H Week, Oct. 1-7. 4-H counts its history from when Tom Marks, a county extension agent in Jack County, organized the first Boys... More ...
By SHARON KERR Staff Writer Lots of graduates meet for reunions during football season, but a different group of graduates met at the Senior Counseling Center open house last week. The SCC is a Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital outreach program that helps those 55 and up deal with issues of aging, loss and depression. More ... Senior troubles aren't just age Problems for seniors can creep up so slowly that friends and family don't recognize that a serious medical problem exists, and that it can be treated. Seniors themselves may know things aren't right, but attribute it to aches and aging and are reluctant to seek help. More ... ETHAN meeting discusses seniors' mental health Mental Health is the topic for the ETHAN (East Texas Health Access Network) public meeting tomorrow, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. in the Robert Hall administration building behind Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital. Nita Rhame, RN, with the Diamond Healthcare program for senior adults will be guest speaker. More ... Texas Medical offers free foot clinics to seniors Free foot clinics are being offered by Texas Medical Enterprises for seniors age 65 and older, according to Debbie Hoke, community liason. "The purpose is to provide free basic foot care to seniors in our area," Hoke explained. the Jasper-based Texas Medical office rotates monthly clinics between... More ... Senior Lunch Thursday, Oct. 4 - Beef/chicken enchiladas, Mexican corn, pinto beans, bread, applesauce Friday, Oct. 5 - Fried catfish, coleslaw, baked beans, bread, banana pudding Monday, Oct. More ... JHS guidance office warns of scholarship scams Take reality check on promises The Jasper High School Guidance office has a wealth of information on financial aid. Elizabeth Cook, counselor for juniors and seniors, also recommends www.fastweb.comand she has a student bulletin reprinted from FastWeb that offers advice to avoid scams that take advantage of students and their p... More ...
EAST TEXAS ART LEAGUE president Tina Barrow says the gift shop is ready just in time for Fall Fest, which will also kick off their annual membership drive. The shop features local artists' jewelry, hand-made notecards, framed prints and original paintings, sculpture and museum-quality framing. Newsb... More ...
Newsboy photo/Sharon Kerr THE TEMPLE INLAND land sale to The Campbell Group is not finalized yet, but most TI employees were relieved last week to receive offers of continued employment from the new buyer. More ... Weatherby Award acknowledges Texas spurs nationwide wildlife expos The Texas Parks and Wildlife Expo has become a national model for educational efforts to promote wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation, a role which will be recognized at the expo volunteer barbeque on Saturday evening, Oct. 6 by board members from Weatherby Foundation International (WFI). More ... |
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