Per Rick Jasperse – March 30, 2010~ Today, I qualified for the District 12 House seat at the Secretary’s of States office. Pretty exciting and quite a sense of responsibility came over me when I signed that sheet. We are hitting the trail... 

Courtesy of www.letstalkhomesecurity.com Don’t Make Your Pet Have To Take On An Armed Intruder!  During my 20 years as a home security consultant there were many times when I ran into people who would say – “why do I need a security system…I... 

Today Ken and I drove over to Boone, North Carolina. We dodged two (2) rock slides and were able to cruise right into Boone, but boy did we take the ’scenic route’ with the winding two lane roads, through lots of mountain towns with views... 

Archives of Pickens County From the editors of Roadside Georgia Established in 1853, Pickens County was named for South Carolina military leader and politician Andrew Pickens, who fought the Cherokee in 1760 and 1782. During the Revolution he was... 

- Getting Past “We’re Doing OK” Compliments of Martin R. Sabel When it comes to helping an elderly parent, you may get frustrated when they rebuff your offers to help. What do you do when you have a mom or dad who is not willing to... 

The Joy House Bar-B-Q Fundraiser was a huge success. Thanks to all who helped to make it a huge success. Here are a few who were available during the picture taking… more info to come about the overall success of the wonderful Bar-B-Q served to... 

Dear Friends, Click on this link Bent Tree Summer Tennis Camp 2010 for the flyer for Bent Tree’s Junior Summer Camps in 2010. Please mail the registration form back to the address on the flyer with a check to hold a place in the camp. Questions: E-mail... 

Check out this great group of people who head up the Pickens County Domestic Violence Task Force.  Read More →

Courtesy of www.daveramsey.com There are four main parts to the report you should know. You know you should get a copy of your credit report every year and check it over for any inaccuracies. But do you actually do it? Most people don’t because... 

Market starts April 3rd! Welcome to the Jasper Farmers Market! We look forward to seeing you in 2010. Be sure to mark your calendar and support the first day/opening day of the Jasper Farmer’s Market. Be sure to be supportive all season long. This... 

Verse of the day “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” Ephesians 6:10-11 Courtesy of www.foothillscommunitychurch.net  Read More →

I was emailed this information and thought I would share it with my Jasper, Pickens County, GA readers. This is definitely something you should know about and tell others about. No one wants a $500+ ticket… Subject: New Law in GA New Law:  If a... 

My tribute to Joe Rueffert, who passed away on Friday, March 19, 2010~I truly appreciate having known Joe, who was a wonderful, funny man. It was great just being around and talking with Joe. Our prayers are with the whole family. May we celebrate Joe’s... 

The last day of winter… My father passed away today on this last day of winter, March 19th, 2010.  He was 69 years old.  For as long as I can remember, my father dreaded the shorter days of winter, when the cold weather kept him away from his... 

In memory of a very special person – this flower, at the beginning of spring, to show new life…In Heaven~ God Bless You Joe! We will always be sadden by the news of Joe Rueffert being gone…an Icon in Jasper, Georgia. Even though Hans...