PAGE4B HE JSPE NEW, Jste, FLTHUSDAY OCOBER26,200 Hamilton County, School Superinten- dent Harry Pennington and NFCC District Trustee Verna Home of Jasper attended the traditional Fall Convocation at North Florida Community College (NFCC) on Aug. 21. In remarks to faculty, staff and guests, Florida Department of Education Commis- sioner John Winn said NFCC is an out- standing model for other rural colleges. He praised the leadership of President Morris G. Steen Jr. and the college in developing unique partnerships with area school dis- tricts, industry and the community. .x-m '-1 ; IN ,.'~d~ 4'..: WMAmm RL ImW..:-. AWUINmmm Hamilton County School Superintendent Harry Pennington (right) in conversation with Education Commissioner John Winn (left), NFCC President Morris G. Steen Jr, and Jef- ferson Superintendent Phil Barker. Photo Submitted .J i.~# ~ I Norris Notes By Lillian Norris The past week has been an interesting one for me, visiting with some friends from other days through the present. On Sunday I had a special visit with Ruth (Caldwell) Vann, a great lady; she remembers things of yester-years (I don't know if that is in the dictionary but I have heard it as an expression). In 1970 she was a nurse at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville. As a patient there, having had surgery for a ruptured disc, it was meaningful to me to receive a visit from her, be- ing far from home. Martha Mitchell (her sister) had told her I was there; she checked on me; I am sure she brought much cheer to all the patients with whom she came in contact. She talked about the people she worked with, namely a doctor who she worked with, who evidently was as caring and compassionate as Ruth. We learned recently, that Jeff Burnam had a recur- rence of his former prob- lem; he was rushed by heli- copter to Jacksonville Mon- day afternoon. Jeff had been stabilized; all the fam- ily other than Roxanne, had returned to Jasper. We pray for a quick recovery and hope that he will be able to return to North Hamilton. He is greatly missed when he's not around. The Bur- nams are getting ready to build a new home on 41 North. They're hoping to get started with the con- struction soon. Ben Vann and wife, Don- na, of Jacksonville came by Jasper on their way home from vacation in Ten- nessee. Donna returned home; Ben stayed to spend the week with his mother, Ruth Vann. Tollbert and Janie Vann and Joe Walter and Sally Sapp spent last week in Bronson, Mo. They went on a tour with Madison Trav- el, Fantasy Coach Line, and had a busy and fun trip. A fun trip was enjoyed by the "Local Motorcycle Gang," which included Jay and Diane Papesca of Jasper; Rodney and Kathy Strickland of Statenville, Ga; Ricky and Janice Jordan of Lake City; Terry Mc- Daniel, Clyde McGhin, Ken Blanton and Sandy Ferrell, all of Jasper. The "gang" left at the crack of dawn on Saturday, Oct. 7, and re- turned on Saturday, Oct. 14. They rode the entire Blue Ridge Parkway to Lexington, Va., across into West Va. The leaves in Vir- ginia were "absolutely breath-taking;" as one de- scribed, "it was like swim- ming in gold." At one point on the Blue Ridge Parkway,. the fog was so thick the group pulled off to ,stop for a while in the parking lot of a Walgreen's drug store. In North Carolina, a lady came up to them and want- ed to wrap her arms around them and pray for them. This convinced them that they should stop for the day, which they did. (Aren't people wonderful?) They did have, a safe trip, NFCC an outstanding model for rural colleges NFCC trustee Linda Gibson (left) shares back to campus news with trustee Verna Home of Jasper (center) and Kathleen Andersen, adult education instructor. Photo Submitted SHE'LL TREAT YOU LIKE AN ADULT. The holidays are special times when we join family and friends to celebrate sea- sonal traditions. But they also have a way of reminding us of our grief. While usual- ly filled with joy, these days can be very difficult to face after the death of a loved one. A Singles Karaoke Dance Party will be held every Friday af 9:15 p.m. at 1650 Riv- er St., (1/4 mile east of Norman Dr.) in Valdosta, Ga. The cost is $8 to attend. Divorce and Dating Support Groups are held every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Valdosta Library on Woodrow Wilson Drive, for' never married, separated and Join us for a time of sharing and support at our bi-annual memorial services on Tuesday, Nov. 14,- at 6 p.m., at the Quality Inn located at 3559 U.S. Hwy. 90 West in Lake City, For more information call Nina Powell at 352-692-5111 or 800-727-1889. divorced persons to learn how to achieve happiness and success in relationships. Singles Fun and Friends is held every Saturday at' 7:30 p.m. in McKey Park in Valdosta, Ga. For more information on all Positive Christian Singles events call 229-242- *3797. Elham Fakhre. MD Internal Medicine Shands Live Oak Medical Groi The physicians and staff of Shands L Medical Group are pleased to welcome Fakhre to our medical team. The add another outstanding physician means convenience for you. As a specialist i Medicine. Dr Fakhre provides a wide healthcare services including- General medical care for adults I Total health main Comprehensive physical and evaluations I Prevent 386.362.0820 1116 SW I1th St Live Oak. FL 32064 Shands org ShandsLiveOak MedicalGroup A.i up ive Oak e Dr. Elham edition of s greater n Internal Strange of ilenance tive care -2 ,i tli ." ...'~~ha~ss This is for your entire family, neighbors and friends, load up the cars, trucks, suvs and vans and head on over to Lake City Medical Center to experience this unique celebration. AP DO It will be safe, fun and exciting for your entire family in the Lobby of Lake City Medical Center 340 NW Commerce Drive Lake City, Florida 32055 386.719.9000 Physician Referral 800.525.3248 and are all back on their jobs with happy memories. A great lady who will be missed is being memorial- ized. Frances Stevenson passed away after a long battle with cancer. Frances and her husband, Buel Stevenson, who passed away shortly after they moved to Jasper, had trav- eled from Florida to Alaska and many other places with his work, and came back to Jasper to make their home. I never knew her husband, but Frances was a most in- teresting and lovable lady. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Frances was a Hackle, and many of you knew her in her early years; I only knew her for a short time. In the time I knew her, I learned much of the past of people and places in Jasper and of other places where she. had lived. Frances was true friend and an inspiration to any- one with whom she came in contact, she will be missed by all who had the pleasure of her, acquain- tance. At a recent meeting at First Presbyterian Church, I realized how busy the next weeks and months are go- ing to be. It isn't even Hal- loween as this is being writ- ten, but as we go into the stores, Christmas is already showing up. Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christ- mas all seem to flow to- gether. I hope we can at least slow down enough to enjoy each day, week, month and year guess my age is showing. We need to take time to enjoy the mo- ments, hours and days. Hope you have a good day, Lillian Norris 792-2151 norrislw@alltel.net ~c~rn'~ of &#m~nzI~an~i' tJ2Efl2O t LJ5~ZCThC3A. Positive Christian Singles events / 307785-F PAGE 4B THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2006 La.