Ruth Jola is celebrated by family and friends at Helen’s Uhuburg Castle for her 100th birthday. Those gathered include (back row) Tom Stephenson, Brad Stephenson, Cecil Shaw, Oriana Jola, Jerry Noe, Raven Ferguson, Jolly Nichols, (front row) Patti Moulton, Debbie Holveck, Ruth Jola and Lisa Holveck. (Photo/submitted)
by Eric Tiongson
White County News
Every Fourth of July, fireworks light up the sky. Ruth Jola likes to joke that they’re all for her, instead of Independence Day.
