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LEWIS FAMILY FOUNDATION GROUP

It is summer, again!

Tuesday, May 26, 2009 5:47 p.m.

COMMENTARY

By Dwight L. Bullock

Hooray! The summer is here! Wow! It is hard to believe it but I have completed another year of school. On yea! Now what? Maybe I should get a job for the summer. Wait! It is pretty much already summer; after all this is the 26th.

Sounds familiar! It should. This is what I am hearing a lot of lately especially from members of youth sect that are aged to work. However, what I am not hearing is what those members of our youth have planned to do.

Several already are employed and are expected to work even more hours during the summer. A couple have already begun submitting in applications and are waiting! Then there are the many who have no idea, no plans, no ambition and no direction in which to move.

These are more commonly known as the ones who will spend the entire summer at home, in the streets and playing videos games throughout the night. These are the ones that need the most help.

Surely, the Jasper ISD, City of Jasper or some other social service has plans for the youth of Jasper during the summer. If not then we all know what that means.

We are all -------!

But it does not have to be that way. Surely, there are business entities out there who are interested in putting into place a positive enviroment of "real life" skills ad training to a youth be who may one day much more than any of us could imagine.

Surely, the City of Jasper is aware of the many programs available through grant programs,, educational summer services and more in order to entertain those who just do not find a summer work program to fit their needs.

That is when other program initiatives should be in place through mentor programs, volunteering, tutoring, summer advancement programs as well as student exchange programs.

If you feel, that last summer was just great for the youth of Jasper, Texas - then thanks for hitting the site. If you feel that last summer is something you do not wish to "do over" again this year when it comes to our youth - then go to the next City of Jasper City Council meeting or call the local radio station KJAS at 409-384-2626, expecially on Jasper Thursdays.

Prayer Walk Pics!

Monday, May 25, 2009 9:07 a.m.

Hooray!

Various community event photos and activities were recently located on an old camera card. These are photos from the Moore Chapel CME Church Prayer Walk.

Enjoy!

More Photos of Moore Chapel CME Church Prayer Walk.

Youth Ministry Fundraiser!

Sunday, May 24, 2009 5:52 p.m.

Youth Ministry holds fundraiser

Community Report

The Moore Chapel C.M.E. Church Youth Minister, under the direction of Rev. Donna Cauley, are holding their last 2009 Sunday Convention fundraiser May 30, 2009 in the church parking lot from 8 a.m. to 1 p..m.

The fundraiser benefts the Youth Minister allowing for the support of youth members who desire to know more of the Father through Sunday School interaction with other youth from the county, region, state and perhaps the nation.

The first fundraiser was held last week and was a tremendous success. The rain held off and the community wasted no time in showing their support. Although no early birds were allowed that did not stop buyers and those who simply wished to donate, from showing up at 7 a.m.

Members of the Youth Ministry will be on hand at this coming fundraiser to show their desire for the community's support on their summer venture.

For more information, listen to KJAS Swap Shop, Monday through Friday or we will see you at the fundraiser on Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m. to 1: p.m

Cherokee Council schedules meeting

Monday, October 20, 2008 8:12 p.m.

East Texas Cherokee call

COMMUNITY REPORT

The Southeastern Cherokee Council is holding a public meeting Saturday, October 25 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. In what is billed as the first public meeting in Jasper's history, the meeting is designed to form a Tribal Band of the Cherokee Native Americans in and from around the surrounding area, towns and counties.

If you are a descendant or think that you are a descendant, then you are invited. Attendees are encouraged to bring family tree information to help in the registration process for ID cards, which may be applied for so you may be added to the roll. Both short and long forms will be available.

According to the press information, the meeting is "only the beginning of our ancestry" in this great East Texas Piney Woods Cherokee Band. There will be lots of information available in the of the Cherokee as efforts are being made to unite all members, brothers and sisters of the Great Cherokee Nations.

The meeting will be held on the Jasper Courthouse Square around the gazebo. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs for comfortable seating. The first meeting will last approximatelye 2-4 hours. The way the Chreokee lived will be on hand in print form as well as other info.

Speakers will be on hand to answer questions on becoming members of the Cherokee Band. The public is encouraged to attend. Free water will be available. the master of ceromonies will be Nighthawk, a Cherokee with the Cherokee Council.

While there, learn more about signing up for the "Talking Leaves", which is the Council newspaper and receive by mail or internet.

FREE 4-YEAR PLAN GUIDE

Sunday, September 07, 2008 8:51 p.m.

Free college financial aid info available

By Dwight L. Bullock

The Lewis Family Foundation Group (as known) will be an exhibitor Saturday, October 11 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the First National Bank community Room located at 301 Houston St. in Jasper.

Area incoming-freshmen will be able to pickup their own 4-year college guide which prepares you for college. The guide is prepared by College For Texans. The guide is a year by year preview of courses recommended for freshmans who are incoming the year of 2008.

The College Planning Guide and Financial Aid for Texas Students will also be available for any middle and high school student with aspirations to further their education.

For those who may presently have thoughts of college being too expensive, pickup the brochure on Alernative Loans.

All students, parents, advisors and counselors are encouraged to stop by and pick up 2008-2009 Apply Texas college admission application to uses as preparation for when your graduates completes high school.

Students should pick up the Great College Mystery brochure to help solve the drama of financial aid.

See you there. For more info, send us an email.

LEWIS FAMILY FOUNDATION

For several decades I have been involved in the social service management fields in one way or the other. And now, I hope to continue to do for others as I have been taught for my lifetime. hope to give back to the community that gave to me when I needed it.

The hope is to hold seminars on social, edicational, informational and agricultural aspect of life within the neighborhoods in which we live. To assist in developing and implementing the same type concept within other interested neighborhoods. We hope to eventually be able to provide assistant in Kirbyville, Jasper, Call Juncation and Call, Brookeland, Magnolia Springs, Mauriceville and portions of East Louisiana.

GO GET IT! It is the only way to get yours why giving back to others. What a life!

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