She’s a former truck driver, a past plumber’s helper and handyman, a published author of seven books, an ex-English teacher and a long-ago restaurant owner.But what Jolene “J.R.” Jones is most known for nowadays are her cookies, cakes and dessert bars.Jones bakes treats for family and friends, and a few customers who’ve heard about her baking gifts through word-ofmouth.She began baking as a 17 year old, even though her mother wouldn’t usually let her in the kitchen – too much of a tomboy, she said.“I was the worst tomboy,” Jones said. “Selfpreservation. I had to learn to cook. I have ...