PAG...TH.JSPE.NW. Japr "L THRDY OCOE "220 50 Years of Marriage Clifford and Luella Pierce In a day and time when the divorce rate of first time couples is more than fifty percent and con- tinues to climb for second, third, and fourth time marriages. It is nothing shy of a miracle that the marriage of Clifford and Luella Pierce of Jennings Florida, which began on October'19, 1958, has withstood the test of time. They were young and in love back then and from the look of things, they still ar'e. They held hands, looked into each other's eyes, sat arm and arm, and seemed to relish that after all these years they're still happily married. Clifford says, "It's by the goodness of the Lord, He's been faith- ful to us, and we've been faithful to Him". Luella agrees and adds that "you have to be committed and willing to work together, do your part" and you won't just stay together, but you will enjoy your time with each other and with your family and friends. They credit their 50 years of blissful marriage, to their love for God and each other. Through the years, they have perfected the art of "conflict res- olution" and know first-hand that it takes not only love, but honor, mutual respect, and genuine commitment. They have also learned the value of always putting the other person first. This has helped them to raise three boys, pour into eight grandchildren, and mentor dozens of nieces, nephews, and community children. They were all smiles on Saturday, Oct 18th as 120 plus family and friends gathered at the Holi- day Inn Hotel and Conference Center in Valdosta Georgia in their honor. There was music, food, a video presentation, words of reflection, and plen- ty of smiles and laughter as this couple (still young at heart) renewed their vows, exchanged wedding rings, and determined to stay together "until the Lord calls" them home. It was a day to behold as people from Florida, Georgia. South Carolina and Virginia gathered to celebrate a cou- ple that has given so much to their family, church, and community. *i5 - i '.' "* . .-'. r .. - r .i ." " : &. .-. , i',' ' s4~v -dY-*T ii .. .... r . , i ,w: ....... i-~iiC~ :"-'. ::.~ ,",:-.: ;; : ; ." ; b:.:- 4 ' t : , ,+ .+ ., a-,~,:,. ., ., .; : .. ~ ;--- .,; : t '/"" t-. . *. ; - .-, .-.' '.,''., --'s .. , S . ". c , 1. . '**"* ^ 'l ,.. ,' ^ ". .,. o. .^ W <.. "" '." ~/ ) . +:+ ,-- + -" " it,..I'' ,; '. '.-, \ . . ,':. ,-: -.,. .,;, ,.-.. .... ... .. +... + +- .'-t_ "r~ (Photo Submitted) Veteran News By Herbert C. Lumpkin, Veteran Service Office Were are looking for- ward to seeing you at our annual Veteran's Day Program on Tues- day, Nov. 11, at the ' Hamilton County Cour- thouse in Jasper, in front of the monument honoring our fallen vet- erans. Our guest speaker will be Mrs. Cecil Davis. We will like to recog- nize our veterans who retired from the armed forces of the United States of America. If you know of anyone that elifilaJs forJ rtiq honotrf Homecoming Greenridge Church of God will host it's 77th Homecoming on Sun- day, Oct. 26. Worship service will begin at 11a.m. with a covered dish luncheon to follow. Guest speaker for the service is Dr. Charles Linton of Jacksonville. Everyone is invited to attend and share in this special celebration! The church is located at 7437 SW County Road 143, Jasper. For more.in- formation, please call 938-5571. Jasper Church. of God Fundraiser The Jasper Church of God will host a fundraiser yard sale on Saturday, Nov. 1. The sale will begin at 8am, and will feature something for every- one. Many families have donated a variety of items to help make this fundraiser a suc- cess. Come on out - you'll be pleasantly surprised by-what you'll find arid how little you'll pay for it. nrsli DaplI Church of Jasper Homecoming The First Baptist Church of Jasper an- nounces thier plans for Homecoming Services to be held Sunday, Nov. 2. Worship Service will be- gin at 11 a.m. with a covered dish fellowship to follow. Dr. Jimmy Deas of Westwood Baptist Church in Live-Oakwil --b ftfguest speaker and Terry Wynn will present worship in music. Haunted House to be held at Old Jail A Haunted House will be held at the Old Jail iri Jasper, on Thursday, Oct. 30, through Satur- day, Nov. 1, from dusk until 10 p.m. Cost is $3 per person. All proceeds go to the high school ESE department and the museum. Come get scared. 8th Annual North Florida Shoe Box Run for Benefit Of Operation Christmas Child First Federal Bank of Florida is financially strong and your money is safe with-us. Reasons First Federal Bank of Florida is able to guide you through thick and thin, - -- eason # 1. FFBF is a well capitalized institution with S608 million in assets, a cushion of 565 million in capital and $5 million in reserves, Reason i# 2. FFBF earned a safety rating of A-" which denotes, "Excellent Financial Strength" from TheStreet.com Ratings.* Reason # 3. Your bank deposits are FDIC insured for $250.000 per depositor* and $250,000 for retirement accounts, You can get additional FDIC insurance. Ask us to show you how. Reason # 4. FFBF has maintained a conservative stance in its business operations and underwriting practices. Reason # 5. FFBF has top notch asset quality, steady earnings and high liquidity. *The Street.com Ratings Is an independent ratings service, and data has been furnished in part from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The data and information therefore is provided 'as is' without warranty of any kind-and Is Copyrighted 2008, The.Street.com, all rights reserved. The A. rating places First Federal Bank of Florida on TheStreetcom Ratings Recommended List of companies, an elite group of 774 banks represenmng the top 9.2% of the industry. FDIC deposit insurance increased from $100,000 to $250,000 per depositor on 10/03/08 through 12/31/09. BANK of FLORIDA AMNIKft$ 483993-F FDIC Bring your gift filled shoe boxes and join your fellow bikers in a benefit Shoe Box Run Motorcade on Saturday, Nov. 15. The Shoe Box Run motorcade route will start at the Power Country radio station in Lake City, travel to Sur- rey Place Care Center in Live Oak, then travel on to the Big 98 radio station in Live Oak, travel through Live Oak, and deliver the gift filled shoe boxes to the Operation Christ- mas Child Collection Center located at the Suwannee Station Bap- Register now! Nov. 14-15 tist Church in Live Oak. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Each participant shall bring a gift filled shoe box or each participant can adopt a shoebox for $20 per participant. To adopt a shoe box sim- ply include a $20 check for EACH participant. The check should be made payable to Samar- itan's Purse/Operation Christmas Child. For Shoe Box Run reservations and infor- mation contact Colleen Ruehl 850-556-1787 or leave a message at 407- 852-3727. SStephen Foster State Park to host Suwannee Dulcimer Retreat The Florida Department of Environmental Protec- tion's Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs is now accepting registration for the Suwannee Dulcimer Retreat to be held Friday- Saturday, Nov. 14-15. Nationally recognized in- structors. Tickets: Concerts $10 each or two-day event $85. Registration late fee of $15 after Oct. 15. Info/registration: Kelly Green, 386-397-4478 or toll free 877-635-3655 or www.FloridaStateParks.org/stephenfoster/ Events.c fm. Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and Campground presents Kid's Music Camp Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and Camp- ground, US 129 North, Live Oak presents Kid's Mu- sic Camp, Friday-Sunday, Nov. 21-23. The event is free for children ages 5-17 but parents MUST be on- site while the children are in class. If your child doesn't have an instrument, one will be provided. Info/tickets/ accommodations: 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com. Greenridge have them call my office urch of G d at 792-1272 so I can rec- Church of God ognize them. will host 77th . THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008 PAGE 8A ~~: ,. ~BLaE~BB~'; .. .. r ~-- ;~ .. ;.. . , ":