TUI iD.orAv MAarCF-i RA nR This column is being re- started due to a special surprise I received when a call came to me from Mac's place. Someone had asked them to tell me they wanted me to come and have lunch. It was not a complete surprise as Clyde McGhin had told me his mother, Inez McGhin, would be com- ing "home" for a visit. However, it was a real treat when I arrived to find Inez with Clyde, and Steven and Kathy McGh- in. We had a good lunch and it was a treat to catch up on our families. Inez moved to Ten- nessee a while back to make her home in a spe- cial private area of the home of her daughter, Nancy McGhin Stewart. We all remember our times with the McGhin family over the years. You have shared and lis- tened to me, as I recalled what wonderful years Wade and I and our fami- ly have enjoyed for years. Kayo and Inez have been a great part of that. We raised our children together, they attended school together and we all attended church and church activities together, played bridge, attended Norris Notes By Lillian Norris athletic events, ate to- gether, laughed and cried together. Thank you for allowing me to express my thoughts in this way; it has been hard to go to another drug store (who would teach our grand- children to drink from a straw, as Kayo had done, or do my hair as Inez did?) Thanks for the memories! We enjoyed the lunch together at Mac's place. The Chief stopped and spoke to us, and I was told by Paula that Becky was providing the special treat of fried Oreos as a one time event for us. Other friends of Inez were able to speak to her and she enjoyed seeing old friends and greeting new ones. Other old friends who are in town for a while are Larry and Margie Dil- lard, with their children and .grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They are taking care of Lane Wynn, three-year- old son of Julian and Gena Wynn, while they a r e busy with their careers for a few weeks. Gena is the daughter of Gene and Carol Dillard Milton. She and her husband, Julian, and Lane live in West Florida (Crestview). Gena is busy in her career and Julian is in the service sta- tioned at Eglin Air Force Base. Margie and Larry lived here for a number of years, raised the girls here and returned to Georgia to operate the Dillard family grocery. They recently sold the business and Janet (who was in the grocery busi- ness with them) is now employed at Central Bank of Georgia in Buena Vista. Members of the Jasper Presbyterian Church met on Sunday at the Farm House in Lake Park for a good meal, fun, food and fellowship. Farm House is owned and operated by a local Hamilton County man, Greg Bennett, who provides county cooking for all who go there to eat, and is especially attentive to hometown folks. An e-mail from Terry Bennett brought some great news from him and I quote, "Today I received a phone call from the Na- tional Beta Club in Spar- tanburg, SC, alerting me that I have made the top ten finalists for the posi- tion of executive director of the organization. (Af- ter getting off the floor) I agreed to interview in South Carolina in two weeks. Simply making the top ten was an honor and the final decision will be made by early May." Terry is a graduate of Hamilton County High School, and taught there before going to Georgia to continue his teaching career. He had taught in Georgia before returning to Jasper to teach during his Mother's illness. We wish him the best and will follow his career and say "congratulations" on his achievements. We will try to have dates and places for Countywide Sisterhood and Brotherhood next week, and do not forget the upcoming Celebra- tion of the City of Jasper. Let me hear from you! Lillian Norris 792-2151 norrislw@alltel.net Lowe's nationwide support of MDA's Shamrocks against dystrophy campaign The Muscular Dystro- phy Association has an- nounced a new partner- ship with Lowe's that will make the home improve- ment retailer one of the largest supporters of MDA's Shamrocks Against Dystrophy Cam- paign..Every Lowe's store in the United States will now participate in the an-. nual initiative to battle neuromuscular diseases. In past years, individual Lowe's stores across the country have participated in the annual Shamrocks campaign on a store-by- store basis. Participating stores raised. $940,000 last year and more than $2.6 million since 2001 through the support of customers and local businesses. Now more than 1,525 stores will take part in encouraging their local communities to contribute to the cause. "For years, Lowe's stores have been fighting to make a difference for MDA children," said Mike Brown, executive vice president of store opera- tions at Lowe's. "By ex- tending the Shamrocks Against Dystrophy cam- paign to all our US stores,. now every Lowe's em- ployee can help move re- search forward, fund much-needed tools and ex- perience the joy of giving these spirited youngsters the chance to experience summer camp the way every child should." Now through St. Patrick's Day, Lowe's cus- tomers may make $1 and $5 donations to help send children to MDA summer camp and bring help and hope to the millions of Americans affected by muscle-wasting diseases. Stores that have sold and displayed the familiar green and gold MDA Shamrocks in the past will continue the colorful tradi- tion, while those stores participating in the pro- gram for the first time will provide a Lowe's Sham- rocks Honor Roll poster for patrons to sign after making a donation. "Lowe's commitment to community has inspired it to become one of the biggest supporters and sources of success of the Shamrocks program," MDA National Chairman Jerry Lewis said. "MDA is thrilled the company has decided to take its support of Shamrocks Against Dys- trophy nationwide. We're excited to have Lowe's on- board as we fight to put an end to muscle-wasting dis- eases." The Shamrocks program is now in its 25th year of working toward therapies and cures for the diseases covered by the association. Last year, Shamrocks raised more than $14 mil- lion to fuel MDA's pro- grams of worldwide re- search, services and educa- tion. To learn more about MDA or the Shamrocks program, call 800-572-1717 or visit www.mda.org. Lowe's also supports Habitat for Humanity In- ternational, American Red Cross, United Way of America, the Home Safety Council, and numerous other non-profit organiza- tions and programs that help communities across the country. Lowe's also encourages volunteerism through the Lowe's Heroes program, a company-wide employee volunteerinitia- tive. For more information, visit Lowes.com/commu- nity. Annual Democratic Executive Committee Dinner March 13 The Hamilton County Democratic Executive Committee will host its annual Appreciation Din- ner at 7 p.m. on Thurs- day, March 13, at the Ernest Courtoy Civic Center in Jasper. The speaker for the evening's event will be Eugene Poole, longtime political activist and President of the Florida Voters League. This event will honor all elected officials in Hamilton County who are members of the De- mocratic Party. Make plans to attend now last year's event had standing room only. Tickets are available from any member of the Democratic Executive Committee for a fee of $25 per ticket. For more information contact Rhett Bullard at 303-2039 or Kitty Morgan at 792-2365. Area guidance counselors gather for NFCC summit Sandy Nichols (left) and Karen Godwin of Corinth Christian Academy in Jasper attend the NFCC Guidance Summit. (Photo Submitted) Submitted by NFCC Office of College Advancement North Florida Commu- nity College (NFCC) hosted local school guid- ance counselors for a Guidance Summit on Thursday, Jan. 31. The annual meeting provides a venue for counselors and NFCC to exchange information. President Morris G. Steen Jr. welcomed the participants from Hamil- ton, Madison, Suwannee and Taylor counties. Nancy Lillis discussed College Goal Sunday slat- ed for Feb. 24, which pro- vides special workshops to help high school stu- dents complete financial aid forms. Stevie Fenton talked about the College's disability services for stu- dents. Bobby Scott pre- sented information on the upcoming campaign to encourage students to en- roll in college "Go High- er Get Accepted." Mary Anne Wheeler led a dis- cussion on inter-institu- tional agreements. Rabies shots scheduled for county The Health Department the Jennings Fire Station and the cities of Jennings, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m., Jasper and White Springs and at the White Springs have scheduled rabies im- Veterinary Clinic from 1 munization clinics for p.m. until 3 p.m. pets in March. This year is The pet immunizations especially important for clinics have been estab- immunizing pets due to lished as a convenience to the increased incidence of pet owners in: rHamilion human and animal con- County. There will be a tact with rabid animals. reduced price of $6 per Two clinics will be held pet for rabies shots at on Saturday, March 8 at each clinic. For Sale 1999 Coachman 25ft. Travel Trailer w/1 slide, drop-down booth & sofa converts to beds. Queen walk-around bed in private bedroom. Full bath & kitchen $6800. 386-938-5142,, Advertise your YARD SALE, VEHICLES OR UNWANTED ITEMS IN THE CLASSIFIED. 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