Couple weds at Hillcrest
      Hope Elizabeth Riley and Brandon James Adkins, both of Jasper, were wed June 23 at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Jasper. The bride is the daughter of Andy and Kristina Pearson of Jasper. The groom is the son of James and Johnnie Mae Adkins of Jasper.
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Walk of Hope
Walk of Hope goes to the dogs this year
      The 2007 Walk of Hope last Saturday, Oct. 6, raised $12,000 for cancer research. About 125 people participated and 30 cancer survivors were honored at the end of the walk, according to Walk of Hope organizers. Kids did wheelbarrow laps, but the most popular round came when about a dozen pets did...
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Faces & Places
      U.S. Veterans needed Jasper High School's theatre department will host a Veterans' Day program Nov. 12. Any U.S. Veterans who would like to participate in or attend this program can call 382-1356. Chapter 1319 The Silsbee-Jasper Chapter 1319 of the National Association of Current and Retired ...
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Garden party set for Sat.
Bring tools to help plant
      The Arboretum and Sandy Creek Nature Trail Board are inviting everyone to a garden party Friday and Saturday, Oct. 19-20, but don't wear your frilly frocks or seersucker suits. This is the kind of garden party for jeans and bib overalls, and don't forget to bring garden tools and gloves.
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Mixon plans December wedding with Reagan
      Suzanne Mixon announces the engagement of her daughter, Kerri Mixon of Jasper, to Jason Reagan of Jasper. The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late Sonny Mixon and Connie Wester of Carthage. She is the granddaughter of Thomas M. Mixon Sr. of Jasper and the late Willie Mixon, Janie and Robe...
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Dunn graduates from DPS training academy
      Eric M. Dunn of Jasper graduated from the Texas Department of Public Safety's 133rd Training Academy Sept. 28. Dunn began the 28-week training in March. His instruction covered more than 100 subjects, including counterterrorism, traffic and criminal law, arrest and control procedures, accident re...
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Blueitt enters Harvard Law
      Brittany C. Blueitt, formerly of San Antonio, has entered her first year at Harvard University Law School where she will study Intellectual Property Law. Blueitt graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Maryland in College Park in Dec.
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Fall Fest photo contest winners announced
      The East Texas Photography Club met at the Pavillion in the Pines two weeks ago to judge entries in the 23rd annual photo contest, but the last word came at Fall Fest when fair attendees picked Delores Warner's black and white photo as the People Choice Award winner.
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Passionately Pink
      THE TOLEDO BEND WOMEN'S Association will pick a day in October for Passionately Pink for the Cure.
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Living proof
     Courtesy photo BERTHA BERRYMAN MCDANIEL celebrated 100 years with more than 165 family members who came from 12 states. Although McDaniel and her husband Mac had no children, six generations of nephews and nieces enjoyed cake with Aunt Berber. She still lives in the house they bought in Jasper 60 ye...
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Masons honor Burleson
      The DeWitt Clinton Masonic Lodge No. 29 recently awarded the Golden Trowel to Jesse O. Burleson for outstanding dedicated service. Burleson is the stepfather of local chiropractor William P. Williamson, and the brother of Wade E. Burleson.
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