Lifestyles

Dan Fowler was left with $300 in his checking account when he took a job as Animal Control Officer with the City of Jacksboro. Many folks are glad he took the position.

Fowler was recently named Employee of the Year for the city, which surprised the unassuming Fowler, who has been in the city since 1980.

“They handed me the plaque and I was kind of like ‘who, me?’” Fowler said with a laugh. “I really felt like I was doing an average job but doing it the best I could.”

Proceeds from the January sales of the book “Reenie’s Ranch Adventure” written by 2016 Texas Ford Leadership Scholar Katherine Fazzino of Rudder will go to the Johnny Callen Scholarship Fund

Katherine Fazzino is a member of Johnny Callan’s Ford Scholar group. Fazzino created the children’s book as her Ford Scholar project. Contact Jacksboro High School Counselor Dori Taylor to purchase a copy of the book, 940-567-7204 ext. 347 or email Taylor at taylordr@jacksboroisd.net. Paperbacks are $5 and hardbacks are $20.

It’s that time of the year again; clean your closets, reorganize your pantry, break New Year’s resolutions in record time and get your Jacksboro Community Food Pantry 2016 update to the community. In 2016, food pantry saw an increase in the number of people requesting food assistance with early monthly averages around 380, and year ending average at just over 500 people per month. 

The Texas Soil Health Short Course will be held on February 22-23, 2017 at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls, Texas. The short course will offer the opportunity to gain a better understanding of soil properties including water infiltration, water holding capacity, and organic matter content. It is being hosted by the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil & Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD). 

Midwestern State University recognized 1,068 honor students for the Fall 2016 semester. The President’s Honor Roll included 372 students, the Provost’s Honor Roll included 294 students and the Dean’s Honor Roll included 402 students.

From Jacksboro, Ashley P. Littleton made the President’s Honor Roll and Rosa G. Gonzalez and Matthew D. Matlock both made the Provost’s Honor Roll.

Haylee R. Fowler of Perrin made the Dean’s List.

Faith Community Hospital has announced its second annual Shape Up in Faith Weight Loss Challenge, which will kick off Monday, January 9 in Jacksboro. This community weight-loss program follows a very successful first year of helping residents shed holiday weight while adopting a healthier lifestyle.

The First Baptist Church of Jacksboro will present its Christmas Cantata, “Christmas, We Remember, Rejoice, Worship” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 and at 10:50 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18.

All who attend will remember the birth of Jesus; rejoice in the festive music; and worship in praise and adoration to King Jesus through the beautiful music.

Tim Cassle, right, Legacy Texas president, presents a check for $2,750 to the Jack County Welfare Board Directors Leslie Jackson and Debra Tillery recently. “The bank continues to be committed to assisting local  charitable organizations that benefit the many needs of our  community,” Cassle said.  

The North Central Texas College Graham campus offers Dual Credit Welding courses for Graham High School students. The Fall 2016 semester marked the first dual credit class for welding on the campus, with nine students.

Welding Instructor Brian Hearn has more than 50 years of experience welding. Hearn has taught welding classes at NCTC for two years. He said he has seen a surprising amount of dedication from these high school students.

The Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce hosted two ribbon cuttings in recent weeks. On Friday, Nov. 4, the Chamber welcome new member Seams Sew Right quilt shop.

On Friday, Nov. 11, the Chamber welcomed new members Silver Bullett Computer Services and Total Technologies.

Thursday, Nov. 10, the Chamber recognized the staff of the Jack County Tax Assessor/Collector's office as the Chamber Spotlight of the month for November.