Time for little 'housecleaning'
By SKEET CATHEY Jasper
      Once again the people in the Jasper area are to be overwhelmed by stupidity. The loss of the McDonald tournament will be disaster for merchants in the Jasper area and a real blow to the reputation of Jasper as a whole. Where in the world are we getting the people that are running (ruining) the cit...
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Difficult to take city's BBS stance
By JOHN SALAMONE Jasper
      I just finished reading the article entitled "City may lose Big Bash Splash." It is not often that I read an article and then feel immediately compelled to refute the statements or content, but this one certainly qualifies. I find it difficult to accept that the City Manager, Mr. Grindstaff has co...
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Business leaders need to step up, save tournies
By HELEN CHAPMAN Brookeland
      I could hardly believe my eyes when I read the Newsboy this week. Bob Sealy is moving the site of the Big Bass Splash to Lufkin. This is a result of city manager Alan Grindstaff's decision to cut funding to this tournament. This decision (whom ever makes these decision besides Grindstaff) will ef...
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How much is too much for Sealy's tournament?
By ROGER KLINOFF Jasper
      Seems there's just a mite of controversy over the Big Splash issue. It boils down to just how much the City of Jasper should pay Bob Sealy, or anyone, for promoting the McDonalds tournament. There are some interesting questions that haven't been addressed in the public forum.
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Disappointed with small pageant turnout
By CONNIE GREEN Jasper
      This letter is to all chamber members and the Jasper community. We just completed the annual Miss Fall Fest pageant. The girls were beautiful, but the attendance was disappointing. We can always count on family and friends supporting the contestants, but where are our leaders today that could be ...
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Guest Commentary
Jesus and the 12 apostrophes
Mack Hall
      Recently I had occasion to visit a facility offering something called healthcare (sic). Such an event used to be called going to the doctor, and health care, as two words, was part of the phraseology of insurance forms.
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Capital Highlights
State border council seeks public input on issue
Ed Sterling Texas Press Association
      A USTIN - Texas' new Border Security Council will conduct public forums in border communities Oct. 1-3. The state of Texas launched "Operation Border Star" last month in hopes of reducing crime along the Texas-Mexico border.
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