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Students from Few Primary School in Jasper got a rare glimpse into the past with a visit to The Gristmill in Kirbyville. The Gristmill is a working mill for stone grinding cornmeal. The children also get to see a goat milked, take a hay ride through a cow pasture, see a wood splitter operate, and... More ...
By KATIE WALDROP Staff Writer The East Texas Art League is thinking small for the holidays. The new "Think Small" exhibit includes works from local artists Carol Gilchrist, Bill and Carol Wise, Pat Tatum, Margo Roll, Louise Townsend, Susan Cornell, Anita Machek, June Reid, and Tina Barrow, president of ETAL. More ... Sing along with cowboy crooners at Dies Park Martin Dies Jr. State Park will hold their annual cowboy campfire and concert Saturday, Nov. 17, 2 - 5 p.m. in and around the dining hall on the Walnut side. Kids can enjoy popgun target shooting, stick horse barrel racing, a cow patty toss (not the genuine article) and roping practice. Buckaroo... More ... Limited time offer: order JVFD hams, turkeys by Friday The Jasper Volunteer Fire Department is taking orders for their annual holiday fundraisers - smoked turkeys and hams fully cooked by Captain Jack Armstrong. The average weight for turkeys is 11 - 14 pounds for a $30 donation, and whole hams averaging 16 pounds go for a $50 donation. More ... Annual memorial set for Nov. 20 Lakes Area Hospice will combine their "caring friends" luncheon with a memorial service Tuesday, Nov. 20, at noon in the gazebo on the courthouse square. "Thanksgiving week is a great time to come together and remember our loved ones," according to the November LAH newsletter. LAH is also looking... More ... Agreements reached on eight cases Eight cases were settled by plea agreements or waivers of indictment in District Judge Joe Bob Golden's court Nov. 9. Aaron Hupp, 31, of Brookeland pleaded guilty to delivery of a controlled substance and received eight years at the Texas Ddepartment of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). More ...
RICKY THOMPSON The single most timesaving practice for any gardener is using mulch around garden plants. Mulching goes hand in hand with planting in fall or any other time of year. You can buy various types of mulch or use leaves (chopped, shredded, or composted) or other garden material you already have. More ... Livestock Center Center Livestock Auction Co. Inc. reports 774 head sold Nov. 7. BULL CALVES under 300 -$.95 to $1.32 300-399 lbs.-$.94 to $1.37 400-499 lbs.-$.90 to $1.30 500 lbs. &up-$.88 to $1.08 HEIFERS under 300 -$.95 to $1.32 300-399 lbs.-$.93 to $1.26 400-499 lbs.-$.88 to $1.23 500 lbs. & up-$.85 ... More ...
VOLUNTEERS LOADED FREE TREES for Operation Green Streets, but at the end of day about 50 trees went unclaimed. The trees will be available for adoption at Texas Recycle Day,Thursday, Nov. 15 in the Community Church parking lot. More ... Newman not happy with state ruling on landmen, scanners By SHARON KERR Staff Writer The Jasper County Commissioners' Court met in regular session Friday, Nov. 9; the date was changed to Friday because of the Veterans Day holiday. County Clerk Debbie Newman told the commissioners she is not happy with a recent ruling that will allow landmen to use their own scanners in the courth... More ...
Atkins Army Pvt. Shawn E. Atkins has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC. During the nine weeks of training the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values. He improved his physical fitness and received instruction and practice in basic co... More ...
Jeff Burrell was recently installed as president of the Auxiliary to Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. Burrell is a 1985 graduate of Jasper High School and has volunteered for five years with the TCH auxiliary. Burrell created the annual Initial Marathon Sacrifice run as a means of raising mo... More ...
THIS IS A KITTY CAT seeking a home. Call the Jasper Lakes Area Humane Society at 384-8251 (11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon. - Sat.) or visit www.jas.net/~jar for more information. More ... Seniors be aware of scams The Jasper High School Guidance office has a wealth of information on financial aid for students who want to continue their education. Elizabeth Cook, counselor for juniors and seniors, also recommends www.fastweb.com, which offers a free online search of 1.3 million scholarships and 4,000 colleg... More ... |
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