THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009 THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL By Walter L ast Mon- day's Stephen Fos- 1 L k izen Support e~Or.-onization general i iin, mtLership meeting S [. , -urprising. I r s, pleasantly sur- -p.ii~ J to see such a large crowd including a few first timers, and there were a few pleasant surprises for the audi- ence as well. The main dish of the dinner was some delicious baked chicken provided by CSO treasurer Bill Freeman and his "crew" the Free- man kids. They are a delight. Many wonderful side dishes and deserts were on the table too and while we ate, park manager Ben Faure gave Nov. 16-23 National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child. Call 850-556-1787 or email suwanneeocc@aol.com for more informa- tion. Nov. 19 White Springs' Neighborhood Watch 6:30 p.m. at the community center. 3- meeting class on gang culture begins Nov. 21-22 Native American "Camp Out" at Stephen Foster Park. For more information call 310-869-7567. Nov. 21 The White Springs Folk Club will host the Florida Songwriters Circle at 7:30 p.m. Telford Hotel, River Street, White Springs. Nov. 21 Devane Productions Gospel Min- istry presents "Pre-Thanksgiving Gospel Explo- sion" at Jesus The Living Word of Deliverance Church, 1122 NW Hwy 41, Jasper. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For tickets and more info, call 386-792- 3247. Nov. 22 Gospel sing featuring "Crimson Flow" 6 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church Nov. 27-29 Empowering Tabernacle House of Prayer's 3-day revival at Jasper Civic Center, 1129 4th St SW, Jasper. 7pm on 27th & 28th, 11 am to 6pm on 29th. Dec. 9-13 NFCC CHRISTMAS AT THE At Baya Pharmacy, We're Happy To Offer Free Delivery On Prescriptions. PHARMACY [ITE us a pri \ \i% f .. r, rf progr Florid tLotl Poi l -\-,i t Qual quite ,i 1\ I, l ,,i'-. t.o. A discu--, I i, IIi .I'pkn- ove u the newly remodeled gitt shop, outdoor pavilion, progress on th Lights including an exciting new Forest." Elaine McGrath reported special events. CSO President K and Ben Faure did a great job of cussion and keeping it interestir Thanksgiving will soon be up( folks are preparing to start their ping. This will be a frugal year and I have a suggestion on how some time and money on your C Shop at our local stores in town MANSION "Christmas Spectac HOUSE Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. OPEN HOUSE S 2009 I 1 p.m.-4 p.m. COOKIES WITH SANTA Sa 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (sponsored by the iary of Madison County) Dec. 12 Small Town, Ya'll C Parade in historic White Springs US 41 from Ogburn Field to Step ter. For more information on, or the parade call 386-397-2310. Dec. 19 The Florida Depart mental Protection's Stephen Fos Center State Park will host the S Suwannee, West Coast Swing Da US 41, White Springs. For more the park at 386-397-1920. Monthly Happenii The Jasper Revitalization Com 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 Jasper City Hall. SPRING I feinwhitesprings@gmail.co rams on the for your gifts. You'll save the time and gas that ity videos with it takes to drive all over creation. Every thing kmong the things from quality hand crafted gifts to inexpensive is an update on toys are available right here in White Springs, funding of a new and you will feel good that you helping to keep ie Festival of open the doors of our local businesses and v "Candy Cane artists. ed on upcoming Or you can make some of your own gifts. 'hrys Kantarze Wednesday, Nov. 25 Janet Moses will host a Leading the dis- workshop at her studio to teach how to "Paint a ig. Sampler." Attendees will learn to paint a gin- on us and some gerbread man, a basket of sugar cookies and a Christmas shop- candy cane on an old window. for some of us This Saturday night the White Springs Folk you can save Club Concert at the Telford hotel promises to be hristmas gifts. a great show. Larry Mangum performs all over and in the park the Southeast and gets to go to a lot of interest- ing places so I was particularly struck by what he had to say about The Folk Club and White Springs and I quote, "There is no gig I look for- ward to more than WSFC!" He told me that it's because the atmosphere of playing at the old Telford Hotel and the attention and congeniality of the Folk Club Audiences is unrivaled. You only have to go to a movie in Lake City to real- cular" OPEN ize that good listening manners in most audi- Dec. 9-12, 2009 ences are a thing of the past. Not so here in ;unday, Dec. 13, White Springs and you can be proud of that! That's about all there is to say this week. If I missed something, you probably didn't tell me saturday, Dec. 12, about it! Let me hear from you and I hope to L Junior Auxil- see you out and about, enjoying life in White Springs. Walter McKenzie ome, Christmas Lif,.ii,.1it .., iu.; ,il .t Sat 5:30 n.m. On 386-269-0056 )hen Foster Cen- to participate in, ment of Environ- ter Folk Culture wingin on the dance. Located on information call ngs: mittee meets the Sp.m. in the Bible Baptist Church opens their clothes closet on the 2nd Saturday of each month from lp.m-3p.m. Call 792- 0720 for more informa- tion I 150 U Jaspe r9-35 *suoi di Dsaij u 'iaJJO oj CAddlH 9-1,M '.SZuul~uqd RA~ IV 560984-F Thank You During my recent recovery, I've come to real- ize a deep appreciation for all my friends, family and readers for the care and concern expressed. Thank you all for the cards, letters, phone calls and prayers on my behalf during my recent re- covery. Each and every one of them and the people who expressed them mean so much to me. May God bless you for your kindness. Sincerely, Jo Ross, Reporter Jasper News PresenIing Holiday Peis Parade your pet in their holiday best, and you could fetch fabulous prizes! Just stop by the newspaper office to register and drop off a holiday-themed photo of your pet for your chance to win. You and your pet could win petacular prizes! Detailed information on prizes coming next week! Register & Enter to Win for ONLY 110 Enter by 12/04/09 792-2487 S.O .. ." 0 - ,- PAGE 3A Community Calendar ~IFi~4~2p~ ~?//~a v