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First Lego League to be used by JISD Robotics Team in 2015-16

From JISD Staff Starting with the 2015 Jefferson Independent School District (JISD) Robotics season,  a new program entitled First Lego League (FLL) for grades 6-8 will be rolled out. New to JISD, this program has been around since 1989 when the U.S. First Foundation was created to spark interest in students for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. …

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Senior Pioneer Days a success

 The 5th Annual Pioneer Days for senior citizens was today  at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Almost 50 residents of area nursing and assisted living facilities participated along with 50 JISD student volunteers.  Seniors had games, a sport and banner contests and prizes. 

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All Class Reunion Jefferson Alumni Association looking for those interested in attending what could be the Reunion of the Year. The All-Class Reunion will be held during the weekend of October 23-24. Graduates and classmates from 1980-1990 are encouraged to come. Please help spread the word. Many hours have gone into planning various activities for the weekend. …

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Bayou Bakery Donates Portion of Sales to Strutters

By Darla Upton Saturday the Bayou Bakery, again, stepped up to give to JISD students. A portion of Saturday’s sales went to the JISD Strutters fundraiser. With lower temperatures providing a beautiful day, tourists and locals crowded the city streets and businesses. The Chamber of Commerce’s annual City Wide Rummage Sale  had shoppers working up …

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Lion’s Den

Greetings Jefferson and Welcome to the Lion’s Den! Once a month we will update you on our activities.  We feel that our community should know exactly what we are involved in. Many of you are so generous in your donations and sponsorship for our fund raisers etc. We have decided to keep you informed as …

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Newsbriefs Homemade Dessert Contest Cypress Place Assisted Living Center will hold a Homemade Dessert Contest at 2:30 p.m. today. They would like to invite the public to enter and to join them to try the  delicious desserts. For information contact Kayla Carter at 903-665-9855 Auditions East Texas Performing Arts is holding auditions for “Shadowlands,” a …

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Casting For Kids The 2nd Annual Casting for Kids Charity Fishing Tournament is Saturday at Lake O’the Pines Cedar Springs Boat Ramp off U.S. Hwy 155. The event begins with registration at 5 a.m. and the tournament runs from 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. for the tournament. Weigh in is at 3 p.m. There is …

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