Clarification
In the April 23 edition of the Jimplecute the drawing of the proposed Activity Center for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church indicated the prayer garden was the area between the existing Parish Hall and the new building.
This was the area indicated to us by the architect. Parishioners have told us that the area will actually be much larger and be in the general area beside and in front of the existing Parish Hall.
We apologize for any confusion.
Voting
At the close of early voting, less than 400 people had cast their choice in the May 7 City, School Board, and Constitutional Ammendments election.
Voting resumes on Saturday at 7a.m. and continues through 7p.m. at all voting locations.
Upcoming Meetings
• Tourism Board 5:30 p.m. May 9
• JEDCO, 5:30 p.m., May 10
• Election Day, May 7
• City Council, 5:30 p.m., May 17
• Alzheimer’s Support Group, 6 p.m., May 17
• JISD School Board, 6 p.m., May 18
Upcoming Music Events
1852 on Austin:
• May 21: Chris Cain
Auntie Skinner’s:
• May 7: Snake Bone, Annual Leather & Lace Party
• May 14: Slim & The Pretty Fat Boys
• May 21: Shelton Band
• May 28: Queen of Blues Kim Donnette
Knight Light Tavern:
• May 7: Russell Craig, 2p
VFW to hold
fish fry
The Jefferson chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will host their monthly First Saturday Fish Fry this weekend. Set for 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, lunch will include fried fish, fries, coleslaw, beans and a drink— all for a $10 donation. Dessert will be available for $1. Lunch can be enjoyed dine-in or carryout from the Post at 1399 US-59, Jefferson. All donations are tax deductible and proceeds will benefit the Post.
Mother’s Day
• Mother’s Day is May 8. The Jefferson Historic Railway will hold special rides for mom’s from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on May 7. Mom’s receive a 10% discount when accompanied by their children.
• Jefferson area florists encourage everyone to get their flower orders in as soon as possible.
Band Concert
The Jefferson Bands Annual Spring Concert will be at 6p.m. May 16 in the High School Gym.
Friday the 13th Train
The Historic Jefferson Railway will hold a “Friday the 13th evening train ride through the dark and spooky woods.” The train will depart the Austin Street depot at 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 13.
Mims Spring Market
A benefit Spring Market will be held from 11a-4p on May 14 at 12729 FM 729 for the Mims VFD and Ambulance Services. There will be Arts & Crafts, Plants, Shopping, Food and Fun. Vendors are still needed for this event. For more information, contact Donna Kangas at 214-546-0469.
Community Celebration
The Jefferson Lions Club and the Jefferson Rotary Club will host a Community Celebration on Saturday, May 14th, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Lions Park. This will be a fun day at the park with a live DJ, ITALIAN ice truck, bounce houses, and food available for purchase. We are asking that all organizations, churches, and groups host a booth with children’s games and/or items for sale. Booths must furnish their own tables, chairs and canopies. Please contact Peggy Walker for more information, 903-926-1960.
Order Yearbooks
Shirley Phillips, JHS Yearbook Adviser, says 2021-22 and 2020-21 yearbooks can be ordered through May 20. Each book is $50. For more information, or to order a book, contact her at saphllips@jeffersonisd.org
Balloon Glow
Marion County Chamber of Commerce will hold their 2nd Annual Balloon Glow on June 4 at the Cypress River Airport. The late afternoon event will feature vendors, food trucks, games, tethered hot air balloon rides, and the glow itself. There will also be a hot air balloon in town on June 3. For more information, contact the Chamber at 903-665-2672.
Kid’s Fish Day
The 23rd Annual Kid’s Fish Day starts at 8a June 4th at Hurricane Creek Recreational Area. Registration begins at 8:00 am, and after bank fishing for three hours, from 9:00 until Noon, the kids proudly bring in their big catches of Bass, Bluegill, Red Ear, Stripers, Catfish, yes, even turtles, some weighing less than the digital scales can register but are logged in regardless. Trophies will be awarded to five different age groups for the most substantial total weight of a stringer, but the real cash prizes go to the top three biggest fish.
Tackle, live bait, snacks, drinks, and hotdogs are all furnished totally free to all participants and their accompanying adults. Also, A FREE GIFT is given to each of the first 300 kids to register! Licenses are not required to fish on June 4.
Class of ’57-58 Reunion
Class of 1957 planning our 65th class reunion and need e mail for a few of the classmates. If you know e mail for any of the following, please send to KNSONEY@aol.com C. A. Clark, Annie Mae Davis, James Fox, Andy Meisenheimer Ozee, Audrey Scott Whatley, Ann Warren Webster, Mary Lynn Whatley, Lynda Wicker, Jimmy Blackburn. We are asking the class of 1958 to join us.
Miss East Texas Pageant
The 2022 Miss East Texas Pageant, “The ‘Toni’ Awards, will be held at 6p.m. June 4, at the Jefferson High School Commons. Pageant fee is $60 and is open to surrounding areas, we will have pageant forms at the schools no later then next Wednesday and you can also message me to receive one via email. Pageant deadline is May 15th to enter. To register for the Miss East Texas Scholarship Pageant, contact Stardom Williams at 903-917-6023.
JLEP-JAAC Law Enforcement Partnership
JLEP/JAAC are excited to host the 2nd Jefferson Community Law Enforcement Partnership event from 4-7p from June 11th at the Jefferson Community Center. This is also a resource fair to help familiarize citizens with many services available in the city and county. Last year, they had several school conflicts, so we changed to this date so more folks can attend. Please bring a table, chairs, canopy pop up, and your organization’s information. Please contact Peggy Walker for more information, 903-926-1960.
Juneteenth Celebration
FRESH and Friends will hold their annual Juneteenth Celebration starting at 3p June 18 at the Jefferson Community Center. Preceding the activities will be a parade down MLK. They are still looking for additional horse riders, trail ride groups, churches, atv riders, bikers, social groups, car clubs, businesses, beauty queens, sororities, fraternities, and etc. to participate. For more information contact any FRESH board member.
ETPA Play
East Texas Performing Arts will perform “The Diary of Anne Frank” July 1-3 at Memorial City Hall Performance Center in Marshall. Tickets are available at https://py.pl/Z4s0O
MC Youth Cheer
Rebecca Durden posted online that registration for Marion County Youth Cheerleading will being taking sign-ups once MCYFootball registration starts. Coaches are also needed this year. For more information contact her online.