MCM celebrates first year
The Jefferson Jimplecute celebrates one year of new ownership this week.
This time last year, co-publishers Hugh Lewis and Austin Lewter partnered to form Marion County Media.
In doing so, they acquired the Jimplecute and married it with the online Marion County Herald.
“We’ve come a long way in the past year,” Lewter said. “It has flown by. We are still implementing changes and entertaining new ideas. Our business has grown and that would not be possible without you— our readers. We humbly thank you.”
LaFleur named Fellow
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur has been honored by the Texas Association of Counties’ Texas Judicial Academy for going the extra mile. He was recently named a TAC Fellow with the Academy. The Academy recognizes county judges as Fellows who attain significant judicial education beyond state requirements.
The Academy is a partnership between TAC and Texas Tech and operates a program overseen by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and includes instruction by higher court judges, law school faculty, as well as representatives of the Texas Probate College and the National Judicial College.
Heritage Baptist to host Homecoming
Heritage Baptist Church is celebrating 20 years with a Homecoming Revival at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church auditorium. Around 2:30 p.m. the church will burn their mortgage and celebrate being debt free. Music will be provided from the Rogers Family from Alaska. Long-time members and former interim pastor Bill Sheffield will be attending and providing a challenge. A brief reception will follow. The fellowship hall will also be named for Don Follis as the church honors him posthumously for his years of dedicated service. Special gifs will be given to the first 100 people arriving on Saturday and Sunday.
JLA plans barrel race
The Jefferson Livestock Association will have a 5D Barrel Race at 8 p.m. Saturday at the rodeo area, 18262 State Hwy 49 E. The event is free to watch. Entry fee is $25, plus a $10 office charge. Exhibitions will be from 6:30-7:45p and are $4 each. This is a 5D Progressive Payout, and ½ second splits. There will also be a Youth 3D (17 and under) with $15 entry fee, plus $10 office fee. It is a 100% Progressive Payout and Youth May R/O to Open. Pee-Wee, 9 and under, will have Leadline or Unassisted at $10 Entry Fee with no R/O. A negative Coggins is required. There are no Pre-Entries for this event. For more information contact Patty Harville at 903-293-0924 or Megan Moses at 903-601-0144.
Weekend Entertainment
Auntie Skinner’s Riverboat Club is celebrating Donnie Dodson’s birthday on Saturday night with WTW headlining the evenings entertainment. WTW will take the stage at 9p and play until 1a.
McGarity’s Restaurant and Saloon will have Amelia Blake performing a solo acoustic tonight and Saturday from 6:30-9:30p at their Jefferson location
Bags & Bingo
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Bags & Bingo fundraising event starting at 6p on August 26 at the Jefferson Visitor’s Center, 305 E. Austin. This year there are over $2,000 worth of Designer Handbag’s up for grabs. Ticket’s are $30 per person with 9 Bingo Games per ticket. Extra tickets are available for $5. Hor d’oeuvers, wine, tea, and coffee are included. For additional information, contact the Chamber at 903-665-2672
Vegas Comes to Marshall
A Las Vegas legend ‘Sting Ray Anthony’ will perform for the first time at the Marshall Memorial City Hall. The performance is slated for Saturday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. and tickets are still available. The look-alike of actor Lou Diamond Phillips who played Ritchie Valens in the movie La Bamba will bring his tribute act to the Memorial City Hall for the first time. Special guest opening performers will be East Texas all female group Shake Rattle & Roll. For tickets visit https://www.memorialcityhall.com/
Renew Your Marks
Got Beef?
Well, you’d better renew your marks and brands before August 30, according to Marion County Clerk Vickie Smith.
According to Texas Agriculture Code 144.044, all registered marks and brands that have been recorded will be expiring at the end of the month and will have no “force or effect and will be available on a first-come basis” starting March 1, 2022.
Owners will have from August 31 to February 28 to renew their marks and brands.
According to Smith, renewal is easy and can be done at the Clerk’s office, 102 W. Austin. The recording fee is $26 for a single brand and $5 for each additional location, per type of animal.
For more information, contact the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association law enforcement department at 800-242-7820, or the Clerk’s office at 903-665-3971.
GCLA Annual BBQ
The Greater Caddo Lake Association of Texas is holding it’s annual BBQ and fund raiser Saturday, September 4, at The Point at Goose Prairie (formerly known as Crip’s Camp) on Caddo Lake. We begin serving at 11am and go until the food runs out, which is usually 12:30 or so. Meals consist of brisket, sausage, coleslaw (compliments of Shady Glade Cafe), homemade beans, condiments, homemade desserts and water or tea. Adult plates are $15, child plates (5 and under) are $5. To-go containers are always available if you don’t want to sit under a canopy and enjoy a view of the lake. We will also have a raffle for a dual fuel grill (first ticket drawn) and an outdoor equipment package, which includes a 12 gallon gasoline caddy and a high quality ice chest (all compliments of the City of Uncertain, 2nd ticket drawn). Raffle tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25.
LOP Cleanup Scheduled
Friends of Lake of the Pines is organizing a roadside clean up one day between 6-10 Sept 9 on FM729 between Hurricane Creek bridge and FM726. Please go to our Facebook Page Lake O’ The Pines East Texas and say you will help.
JAWGC Selling Poinsettias
The Holidays are Coming! The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club of Jefferson will be selling red, pink, and white poinsettias between now and September 27th. Cost per plant will be $15.00. Orders of five or more will receive $5.00 off the total order. Flyers are being distributed around town and may also be picked up at the Excelsior Hotel lobby. Plan ahead by pre-ordering these beautiful holiday plants. All proceeds will benefit the JAWGC.
Texas Master Naturalists Class Planned
The Cypress Basin Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists is beginning a new training class August 20. The required 40 hours of training is spread over 4 months, one weekend a month (Friday 6-9pm and Saturday 9-5). Cost is $40 for an individual or $55 for a couple. This is a huge reduction in fees! Being a Master Naturalist includes volunteering to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and areas in East Texas. For more information, contact Caroline Hughes at cahughes8@gmail.com. Deadline to register is August 12. AND we have a LOT of FUN!
Taste of Jefferson Vendors Needed
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is seeking participants for their annual Taste of Jefferson event on October 17.
Those wishing to paricipate this year should contact the Chamber at director@marioncountychamber.org or by calling 903-665-2672.