nflaonline.com High ~W3730 F Precip:30% Partly cloudy. A few showers develop- ing later in the day. High 73F Low 60F. Winds ESE at 6 mph. Chance of rain 30%. For up to the minute weather go to www.nflaonline.com. See page 2A for complete seven day forecast. 13THYER NMBR 5THRSAY CTBE 6,00 4SCTONI2 AGS 0 LIGHT HAVING NE ENDS SUNDAY OCTOBER 29 DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK! Special section featured - INSIDE The members of the Jasper Woman's Club are making plans for remod- eling, decorating and landscaping the club house in anticipation of its 100th anniversary in October 2007. The Club was organized in 1907 and federated in 1910. They meet the second Fri- day of each month, Octo- ber through May. Several businesses and other organizations have already donated money and labor to restore the club house. Some of the youths from Panther Suc- cess Center recently cleared the debris from *around the foundation of the building. PCS Phos- .phate has offered the equipment. and' workers to pressure wash the exte- S nor of the club house. According Verna Horne, President of the Woman's Club, the fire- place is unsafe because the firebox is cracked. She would like to have the fireplace cleaned and sealed so that no one can use it. Other projects in- dude repairing the plas- ter, refinishing the solid wood doors and updating the plumbing. The big sign outside the 'club house needs cleaning and the smaller sign needs to'be replaced. Mar- ion Turner, a member of the Club, said that the yard. needs an irrigation system and a low-mainte- nance landscape. Anyone who is interest- ed in making a donatiorf to the 'Woman's Club Restoration Fund can con- tact Verna Horne at 792- 15'55 oL MNarion Turner at 792-1550. Members of the Jasper Woman's Club who are carrying on the tradition of helping the community are (back row., -r) Willene Drury, Verna Home, Cindi Foreman, Alice Jones. Geri Huddleston and Ricki Kennedy; (middle row) Marion Turner, Lillian Norris, Adele Bloom, Bonnie Jones, Grace MacDonald. Cindy Myddelton. Gloria Wilkinson. Sally Dodge, Emily Anderson, Carol Strickland: (front) Lurlene Johnson. Lenora Brasytell, Margaret Tuten, Lillian Bembry. Ulma Braswell and Mattie Henderson. Photo: Rob Wolfe GA-FL Youth rodeo brings riding and roping excitement to Jasper .wr. Holly Goodin (front row, second from left) is a member of the GFYRA Gator Dawg team that placed tenth at the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Oklahoma in July. The Hamil- ton County Riding Club will sponsor a GFYRA rodeo in Jasper for the first time on Sat- urday and Sunday, Oct. 28 and 29. See more phots on page A2. Photo Submitted The Hamilton County Riding 'Club will sponsor the GA-FL Youth Rodeo Associa- tion (GFYRA) rodeo on Saturday and Sun- day, Oct. 28 and 29. The GFYRA provides rodeos with cash prizes for high school stu- dents from 14 to 19 years old. This will be the first time the association has held a rodeo at' the Hamilton County Arena in Jasper. On Friday, the rodeo will start at 10 a.m. There will be a church service on Sunday at 9 a.m. The Hamilton County Riding Jr. Drill team will perform at 10:30 a.m. and the rodeo will begin at 11 a.m. Events include Pole Bending, Tie-Down Calf Roping, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying and Steer Wrestling (Bull Dog- ging). The following local sponsors gave $2,100 in add-on prize money to the GFYRA: Bass's Furniture, Baya Pharmacy, Cone Farms, Cowboy's Bar-B-Que, Roger and Julie Davis, Trammel and Laura Dees, Jasper Hardware, Bill and Beverly Langdale, North Florida Home and Farm Center, Ratliff and Associates, Sonny Scaff, SunSations, Suwan- nee River Peanut, Billy Ray and Glenda Tan- ner and Townsend Livestock. Admission is free. Concessions will be available at breakfast and lunch both days. So come on out and enjoy two fun-filled days of riding and roping. Would like to be YOUR hometown 0 ac .ry. pharmacy. 6 j acy (386) 792-3355 Located in the mall across from the old Hamilton County High School 3 _-F L___i the mal 302J96sLer_ Haven Hospice Care Center to provide a home away from home for critically ill patients Krista Cornell, Associate Director of Development of Haven Hospice of North Central Florida, addressed the members of the Jasper Woman's Club during their monthly meeting on Nov. 13. Cornell ex- plained some of the services Haven Hos- pice provides and talked about the new 16-bedroom care center that will open soon on US 90, west of Lake City. "Haven Hospice comes into a person's, life during a difficult time," Cornell said. "They do whatever is necessary for any length of time, wherever the care is need- ed at home, in the hospital or in a care center. Doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains and \ volunteers administer sup- port, counseling and health care." The rooms and community areas of the care center are designed to look and feel like home. Visitors are welcome at any time. The care center provides:.a home away from home for patients during times of critical care. It also provides respite care' to allow caregivers a time of rest. .The residents and their guests can relax in the living area, the community room or the sunroom. They can stroll along the Memorial Walkway in the gardens. Or there are several patios and a gazebo that provide outside sitting areas. There is even a chapel for those who feel the need for solitude and prayer. Some areas of the care center still need decorating. Individuals and civic groups are welcome to provide drapes, quilts, art and shelving to help provide a homey feeling for the residents. You can also see Haven, Page 2A Wilber Rye seeks election as District 2 County Commissioner Wilber Rye has announced his candidacy as a candidate (rio party affiliation) for Coun- ty Commissioner, District 2, in the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Rye promotes fast track permitting for industry and development to create new jobs for the citizens of Hamilton County. He also supports the al- location of additional funds for the improvement of the roads in the county. Rye has been a self-employed businessman for over 40 years. He has been married to Diane Clardy for 32 years. "I look forward to working with the people of the county for a better and more prosperous community," Rye said. "I encourage every one to vote on Nov. 7 and ask that you remember me when you .1 *For Kids 12 & Underl No Purchase Necessary Must Present Couponl SLimit 1 Per Person Wbry. Good 10/27/06 Only Wilber Rye L -, LOA otfi annsa'ry ~ts rr cf Cwoman i a