At a recent Rotary meeting in Marianna, member Walter Spence introduced his grandsons, Steve and Parker Spence to the members. He then had Steve explain the special significance of a large Gold Medal which Parker wore around his neck.
The medal first appeared many years ago when it was won in a school contest by their Father, Dr. Steven Spence, when he was in grammar school. Years later, he gave the medal to his son Steve. Recently, Parker competed at Sunland in the local “Special Olympics” events. The evening before the event, he told the family he “wanted to win a gold medal, just like they win in the Olympics.”
The next day he won the 50 meter dash. In response to his younger brother’s desires, Steve, who is now in the 8th grade, found the medal and ceremoniously awarded it to his brother, Parker. The future Olympian now proudly wears the medal, which has become a family treasure.
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
The East Jackson Co. Relay for Life
Event will be held Fri./Sat., April 9th-10th at the Adam Tucker Wilson Park in Sneads, with opening ceremony and survivor lap at 6:00 PM CST.
Cancer Survivor Registration: Representatives of East Jackson Co. Relay for Life will be set up at McDaniel’s Grocery in Sneads on March 13th, from 8:00 AM until 12:00 Noon CST for cancer survivors to register for the Relay. In addition, luminaries will be available for a minimum donation of $5.00 each. WKAB, one of the relay teams, will also have relay bows available from $5.00 each. Bows are in the following colors: purple –survivor, purple/white – memory, purple/yellow –survivor, purple/pink –breast cancer. If prefer, may contact Kaye Brown, 592-2307 or Faye Walden, 593-6960 to register or obtain a luminary or bow.
Flea Market: Saturday, March 27th, at McDaniel’s Grocery Store in Sneads, beginning at 7:00 AM CST. Several of the Relay teams will be participating. The above mentioned survivor registration, luminaries, and bows will also be available on this date.
Cancer Survivor Registration: Representatives of East Jackson Co. Relay for Life will be set up at McDaniel’s Grocery in Sneads on March 13th, from 8:00 AM until 12:00 Noon CST for cancer survivors to register for the Relay. In addition, luminaries will be available for a minimum donation of $5.00 each. WKAB, one of the relay teams, will also have relay bows available from $5.00 each. Bows are in the following colors: purple –survivor, purple/white – memory, purple/yellow –survivor, purple/pink –breast cancer. If prefer, may contact Kaye Brown, 592-2307 or Faye Walden, 593-6960 to register or obtain a luminary or bow.
Flea Market: Saturday, March 27th, at McDaniel’s Grocery Store in Sneads, beginning at 7:00 AM CST. Several of the Relay teams will be participating. The above mentioned survivor registration, luminaries, and bows will also be available on this date.
“Outside The Lines” Opens at New Location
Family members, civic leaders and chamber of commerce officials were in abundance at the ribbon cutting and grand opening of Outside the Lines Art Studio and Gallery in Marianna last Thursday.
The gallery is located in the triangle between Caledonia and McPherson Streets near the old Stone Hotel and across the street from the new Bistro Palms Jazz restaurant.
Owner Debra Pelc Menacof, a professional artist with more than 22 years of art teaching experience, will hold adult and children’s art classes year round. Marianna Mayor Paul Donofro Jr. welcomed the art store “for its culture which is very much needed here,” he said.
Debra says space is limited and prices vary so the time to sign up is now. Children’s classes, ages 5-17, will be held Monday and Tuesday evenings. Adult day and night classes will include “introduction to drawing” and “acrylic painting.” A summer camp is set for May.
For more info, call Debra at (850) 482-8289 or go online at debimenacof@embarqmail.com. The address is 2863 Caledonia Street.
The gallery is located in the triangle between Caledonia and McPherson Streets near the old Stone Hotel and across the street from the new Bistro Palms Jazz restaurant.
Owner Debra Pelc Menacof, a professional artist with more than 22 years of art teaching experience, will hold adult and children’s art classes year round. Marianna Mayor Paul Donofro Jr. welcomed the art store “for its culture which is very much needed here,” he said.
Debra says space is limited and prices vary so the time to sign up is now. Children’s classes, ages 5-17, will be held Monday and Tuesday evenings. Adult day and night classes will include “introduction to drawing” and “acrylic painting.” A summer camp is set for May.
For more info, call Debra at (850) 482-8289 or go online at debimenacof@embarqmail.com. The address is 2863 Caledonia Street.
CHIPOLA BRAIN BOWLERS HOSTED NATIONAL TOURNEY
A Team finishes tied for forth place out of 24 teams
The Chipola Brain Bowl A Team tied for fourth in the Community College National Championship held at Chipola College Feb. 26-27. The Chipola B Team finished tied for tenth.
The field consisted of 24 teams from around the nation. Chipola A now advances to the DII National Championship held in Chicago on April 10. The top six community college teams advance for the chance to win the DII championship.
Chipola will also compete for the FCCAA State Championship on March 18-20 at Brevard Community College in Cocoa Beach. Chipola is the two-time defending state champions.
The Chipola Brain Bowl A Team tied for fourth in the Community College National Championship held at Chipola College Feb. 26-27. The Chipola B Team finished tied for tenth.
The field consisted of 24 teams from around the nation. Chipola A now advances to the DII National Championship held in Chicago on April 10. The top six community college teams advance for the chance to win the DII championship.
Chipola will also compete for the FCCAA State Championship on March 18-20 at Brevard Community College in Cocoa Beach. Chipola is the two-time defending state champions.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
GET YOUR STRAWBERRIES TODAY!!!
March is here and brings with it so much excitement – spring break, warmer days, daylight savings time, and strawberries. Project Graduation 2010 is kicking off its last fundraiser with the sale of Wish Farm strawberries. This farm is located in Plant City, famous for its early crops of red, mouth-watering strawberries. This strawberry sale has been extremely popular in the past, so it is important to get your order in early. The strawberries will arrive fresh on March 19th, and MHS seniors will be delivering them. To order, you can contact any senior or parent for information, or you can call Anne Mathis at 209-1507 or Debbie Kelly at 209-2759.
Summer Camp Applications Being Accepted
Big Bend Area Health Education Center announces their Health Careers Summer Camp beginning July 19, 2010. Application deadline has been extended through March 31, 2010, for current tenth graders in Jackson County. Students interested in the health care profession are encouraged to apply through Big Bend AHEC or through their school counselors. This is not just for students interested in being a doctor or nurse, all aspects of the health care field will be discussed.
The week-long Day Camp will be held on the campus of Chipola College in Marianna, Florida, from July 19-24, 2010. The camp is for current 10th grade students and there is no charge to participate in the camp. Twenty (20) Jackson County students will be selected to participate. The camp will include an 8 hour ACT Review course, health careers overview, an entire day of shadowing the health professional of students’ choice, a medical research project, college admission and financial aid counseling, a fun day trip to either Panama City or Tallahassee, and much more.
As part of the Application Process, students are required to provide their High School transcript, two Teacher recommendations and evaluations, a personal essay with photograph, and parent signature.
Applications are available at Big Bend AHEC, 3094 Indian Circle, Bldg. Q, Room 119, Marianna, FL 32446, or through their school guidance counselors and 10th grade teachers. Call Brigitta Nuccio at (850) 482-6500 for more information.
The week-long Day Camp will be held on the campus of Chipola College in Marianna, Florida, from July 19-24, 2010. The camp is for current 10th grade students and there is no charge to participate in the camp. Twenty (20) Jackson County students will be selected to participate. The camp will include an 8 hour ACT Review course, health careers overview, an entire day of shadowing the health professional of students’ choice, a medical research project, college admission and financial aid counseling, a fun day trip to either Panama City or Tallahassee, and much more.
As part of the Application Process, students are required to provide their High School transcript, two Teacher recommendations and evaluations, a personal essay with photograph, and parent signature.
Applications are available at Big Bend AHEC, 3094 Indian Circle, Bldg. Q, Room 119, Marianna, FL 32446, or through their school guidance counselors and 10th grade teachers. Call Brigitta Nuccio at (850) 482-6500 for more information.
Pre-K Registration for Jackson County Schools
Pre-K Registration for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year will be March 15th through 19th from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and on Wednesday afternoon from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. Registration will be held at the Early Childhood Programs Office in Marianna located at 2950 Cherokee Street in front of Riverside Elementary School.
Applicants must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1, 2010.
Parents need to bring their child’s certified birth certificate, social security card and proof of all family income which may include 4 pay stubs, statement of child support, TANF, SSI, Social Security or Foster Care. Children do not need to accompany parents to registration, as space is limited. For questions, please call the Early Childhood Programs Office at 482-1266, ext. 224.
Applicants must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1, 2010.
Parents need to bring their child’s certified birth certificate, social security card and proof of all family income which may include 4 pay stubs, statement of child support, TANF, SSI, Social Security or Foster Care. Children do not need to accompany parents to registration, as space is limited. For questions, please call the Early Childhood Programs Office at 482-1266, ext. 224.
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