9/4/08
The Baptist College of Florida (BCF) in Graceville is pleased to welcome Tommy Green, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Brandon, FL, to preach in chapel September 8-10 beginning at 10 am.
Having twenty-nine years of pastoral ministry experience, Green has served in several churches throughout the southeast United States. Since becoming senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Brandon, the church has grown from 2700 to 5500 members and was selected one of the top 100 churches in baptisms for the Southern Baptist Convention in 2007.
Green holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Samford University, as well as a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Theology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as President of the Florida Baptist Convention from 2002-2004 and has served on several committees in both the Southern Baptist Convention and the Florida Baptist Convention. Green and his wife, Karen Ann, have three sons, John, Philip, and Mathew.
Join BCF faculty, students, and staff in the R.G. Lee Chapel to hear denominational leader Tommy Green. For more information on chapel speakers contact 800-328-2660 x446.
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Thursday, September 4, 2008
Missions CelebrationHeld at BCF
9/4/08
"The Missions Celebration has been an absolute blessing!" Those were the words of Lauren Parnell, Missions Coordinator at The Baptist College of Florida (BCF) in Graceville, when asked to reflect on the August 18-20 summer mission reports given during chapel services. Traditionally, BCF President Thomas A. Kinchen preaches during the first week of chapel, encouraging students through God’s Word, but for the Fall 2008 semester the chapel took on a new beginning with challenging and adventurous stories from BCF’s summer mission projects.
Monday, August 18, Rich Elligson, Assistant Professor of Missions and former IMB Missionary to Brazil, began the Missions Celebration with stories from his trip to Cururupu, Brazil, where BCF has a ministry partnership. Elligson challenged the students by stating, "Missions isn’t a vacation to an exotic location. It’s hard work!" Following Elligson, Robin Jumper, Dean of Faculty and Professor of Missions, approached the pulpit along with a group of students who spent ten days in Jacksonville, FL, doing inner-city missions with Words to Works Ministries.
John Thomas, Assistant Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Ministry, and six students spent the Tuesday service sharing the "obstacle to opportunity" missions experience they encountered during their trip to Ayacucho, Peru in early July. "I began to pray during our trip for the abundant life Jesus talks about," stated Peru team member Krista Brown. "It was during this trip that God showed me that I am already living the abundant life. Sharing Christ is the way to obtain abundant life and that’s what we were doing!"
On Wednesday, Parnell and the Wisconsin mission team closed the opening week of chapel with reports from their July trip to the post-modern culture of Portage, WI. Through fair ministry and disaster relief, the students touched the lives of many and were able to encourage a young church, River of Life, in the work they are doing for God’s Kingdom.
According to Parnell, the Missions Celebration at BCF is just the beginning of another great year of missions. Students are getting more involved than ever thanks to the week of missions-filled chapel services. Parnell is now looking forward to the Spring 2009 Missions Conference and the impact it will have on BCF students.
For more information on BCF missions opportunities, contact 800-328-2660 x460.
"The Missions Celebration has been an absolute blessing!" Those were the words of Lauren Parnell, Missions Coordinator at The Baptist College of Florida (BCF) in Graceville, when asked to reflect on the August 18-20 summer mission reports given during chapel services. Traditionally, BCF President Thomas A. Kinchen preaches during the first week of chapel, encouraging students through God’s Word, but for the Fall 2008 semester the chapel took on a new beginning with challenging and adventurous stories from BCF’s summer mission projects.
Monday, August 18, Rich Elligson, Assistant Professor of Missions and former IMB Missionary to Brazil, began the Missions Celebration with stories from his trip to Cururupu, Brazil, where BCF has a ministry partnership. Elligson challenged the students by stating, "Missions isn’t a vacation to an exotic location. It’s hard work!" Following Elligson, Robin Jumper, Dean of Faculty and Professor of Missions, approached the pulpit along with a group of students who spent ten days in Jacksonville, FL, doing inner-city missions with Words to Works Ministries.
John Thomas, Assistant Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Ministry, and six students spent the Tuesday service sharing the "obstacle to opportunity" missions experience they encountered during their trip to Ayacucho, Peru in early July. "I began to pray during our trip for the abundant life Jesus talks about," stated Peru team member Krista Brown. "It was during this trip that God showed me that I am already living the abundant life. Sharing Christ is the way to obtain abundant life and that’s what we were doing!"
On Wednesday, Parnell and the Wisconsin mission team closed the opening week of chapel with reports from their July trip to the post-modern culture of Portage, WI. Through fair ministry and disaster relief, the students touched the lives of many and were able to encourage a young church, River of Life, in the work they are doing for God’s Kingdom.
According to Parnell, the Missions Celebration at BCF is just the beginning of another great year of missions. Students are getting more involved than ever thanks to the week of missions-filled chapel services. Parnell is now looking forward to the Spring 2009 Missions Conference and the impact it will have on BCF students.
For more information on BCF missions opportunities, contact 800-328-2660 x460.
Ascension Lutheran Church to Celebrate 50th Year Anniversary
9/4/08
Ascension Lutheran Church of Marianna will soon celebrate 50 Years of worshipping God in Marianna. Our celebration’s theme is Living and Proclaiming Christ in Word and Sacrament. The special celebration will be at 3:00 p.m. on September 7th, 2008 with a special service featuring Rev. Dr. Wallace Schulz, world renowned evangelist.
Rev. Dr. Wallace Schulz is the Evangelist of the Lutheran Heritage Foundation, a worldwide mission organization. He is also editor of the Good News magazine, published in 20 languages and distributed in over 100 countries. For twenty five years, Rev. Schulz was a speaker on the "Lutheran Hour", reaching out to people around the world. He was also fifth and second Vice President of the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod for 3 terms.
On this celebration of fifty years of worshipping here, Rev. Schulz will address the congregation and our guests on bringing people to Christ.
Ascension’s Pastor Hank Malone, installed in April of this year, now calls for us to turn and reach outward and share our loving church family with those seeking to know God. You are invited to join us for this wonderful service.
In 1958, eight families gathered together to worship in the Lutheran tradition meeting first in their homes and then with the help of others, having the first formal church service, which we commemorate here, using St. Luke’s Episcopal Church building. Services were held with Pastor D.E. Sallach of Dothan. We also worshiped at the Graham Air Force Base facilities as some of our members were Air Force personnel. We then continued with evening services in the Les Beard Studio. During this time, Vicar Milan Weerts came here from Trinity Lutheran Church in Panama City and gave services.
The young church suffered a blow when the Graham Air Force Base was closed. In August 1960, our first resident pastor of Ascension, Pastor L. Delgohausen arrived, which we shared with Port of St. Joe church. Our services then moved to the Marianna Women’s Club. Finally, helped by a loan from the Lutheran Southern District, the congregation purchased an old veterinary office building in 1961, and remodeled it into a church. At this same location, 3975 West Highway 90, and twenty nine years later, a new wonderful church building was built and dedicated in 1990. Volunteers of the Laborers for Christ and our own members built this House of God.
Some of earliest members were from the community of Bonifay, FL and through the years, those members formed a church there called Grace Lutheran Church. These two churches shared the services of our Pastors through the years till 1996.
With the help of so many people and with God’s guidance, our church congregation has continued and now celebrates its 50th Anniversary. Please come and worship with us on this occasion.
Ascension Lutheran Church of Marianna will soon celebrate 50 Years of worshipping God in Marianna. Our celebration’s theme is Living and Proclaiming Christ in Word and Sacrament. The special celebration will be at 3:00 p.m. on September 7th, 2008 with a special service featuring Rev. Dr. Wallace Schulz, world renowned evangelist.
Rev. Dr. Wallace Schulz is the Evangelist of the Lutheran Heritage Foundation, a worldwide mission organization. He is also editor of the Good News magazine, published in 20 languages and distributed in over 100 countries. For twenty five years, Rev. Schulz was a speaker on the "Lutheran Hour", reaching out to people around the world. He was also fifth and second Vice President of the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod for 3 terms.
On this celebration of fifty years of worshipping here, Rev. Schulz will address the congregation and our guests on bringing people to Christ.
Ascension’s Pastor Hank Malone, installed in April of this year, now calls for us to turn and reach outward and share our loving church family with those seeking to know God. You are invited to join us for this wonderful service.
In 1958, eight families gathered together to worship in the Lutheran tradition meeting first in their homes and then with the help of others, having the first formal church service, which we commemorate here, using St. Luke’s Episcopal Church building. Services were held with Pastor D.E. Sallach of Dothan. We also worshiped at the Graham Air Force Base facilities as some of our members were Air Force personnel. We then continued with evening services in the Les Beard Studio. During this time, Vicar Milan Weerts came here from Trinity Lutheran Church in Panama City and gave services.
The young church suffered a blow when the Graham Air Force Base was closed. In August 1960, our first resident pastor of Ascension, Pastor L. Delgohausen arrived, which we shared with Port of St. Joe church. Our services then moved to the Marianna Women’s Club. Finally, helped by a loan from the Lutheran Southern District, the congregation purchased an old veterinary office building in 1961, and remodeled it into a church. At this same location, 3975 West Highway 90, and twenty nine years later, a new wonderful church building was built and dedicated in 1990. Volunteers of the Laborers for Christ and our own members built this House of God.
Some of earliest members were from the community of Bonifay, FL and through the years, those members formed a church there called Grace Lutheran Church. These two churches shared the services of our Pastors through the years till 1996.
With the help of so many people and with God’s guidance, our church congregation has continued and now celebrates its 50th Anniversary. Please come and worship with us on this occasion.
Hurricanes Bring Back Memories of the “Great Tide”
9/4/08
By: Dale Cox
Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricane Gustav have had all eyes concentrating on the Gulf of Mexico lately. This always brings my mind back to the legend of Northwest Florida’s "Great Tide."
That was the name given by novelist Rubylea Hall to a legendary hurricane tidal surge that supposedly wiped the city of St. Joseph, Florida, from the map. St. Joseph stood on the present site of Port St. Joe and during the 1830s was the largest city in Florida. Little remains today other than tombstones and a museum to remind visitors that the city ever existed.
Hall’s story of a "city so wicked that God wiped it from the earth" is a Gone with the Wind like tale of life on the plantations of Jackson County, and our area’s close connections to the lost city. In the novel, as in real life, St. Joseph prospered only to be devastated by a deadly yellow fever epidemic. The survivors in Hall’s story were at last driven away by a hurricane driven surge that rose from the Gulf and swept St. Joseph into history.
The Great Tide mirrored real history in many ways, with some artistic license. Jackson County did indeed have many strong connections to St. Joseph. Robert Beveridge, the founder of Marianna, moved to St. Joseph less than ten years after he and his workers carved Marianna from the wilderness. He died at St. Joseph during the great yellow fever outbreak and lies buried in an unmarked grave in the old cemetery there.
Connected to St. Joseph by direct road, Marianna naturally developed many business and social ties to the coastal boomtown. Residents of Jackson County built "summer homes" in St. Joseph to escape the brutal heat and humidity of the interior. Many original promoters of Webbville also became involved in the new city on the coast, establishing businesses there. St. Joseph’s newspaper, for example, was published by a former Webbville entrepreneur.
By the time that St. Joseph hosted the Florida Constitutional Convention in 1838, the city had grown to become the largest city in Florida and its promoters envisioned the day when it would become a major coastal city to rival New Orleans.
It was not to be. A massive yellow fever outbreak hit the city, sending residents fleeing into the interior. Newspapers across the South reported the death toll from St. Joseph. How many people actually died from fever may never be known, but the list was certainly long and the sickness showed no respect for wealth or position. It inflicted a death blow from which St. Joseph never recovered. During the early 1840s a hurricane did hit the city, but the legends of a "Great Tide" that wiped St. Joseph from the earth grew significantly in the telling. By the time of the Civil War, however, St. Joseph had disappeared as the forest reclaimed the streets, cemetery and ruins of the city. Some of the fashionable homes of the city were loaded onto barges and floated down the coast to "healthier" communities in which to live. By the mid-1840s, many Jackson County families that had relocated to St. Joseph returned to their former homes in and around Marianna.
A visit to Port St. Joe today provides a fascinating glimpse back in time. Visitors can explore the history of the lost city at the Constitutional Convention State Museum located on the site of old St. Joseph. Exhibits there include artifacts from St. Joseph and a replica of Florida’s first railroad locomotive. The old St. Joseph Cemetery also survives as a somber reminder of the fever outbreak that doomed what once was Florida’s largest city.
Editor’s Note: Writer and historian Dale Cox is the author of several books on Northwest Florida history. You can read more of his writings on Jackson County by visiting our website at www.jacksoncountytimes.net and clicking the "Local History" button.
By: Dale Cox
Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricane Gustav have had all eyes concentrating on the Gulf of Mexico lately. This always brings my mind back to the legend of Northwest Florida’s "Great Tide."
That was the name given by novelist Rubylea Hall to a legendary hurricane tidal surge that supposedly wiped the city of St. Joseph, Florida, from the map. St. Joseph stood on the present site of Port St. Joe and during the 1830s was the largest city in Florida. Little remains today other than tombstones and a museum to remind visitors that the city ever existed.
Hall’s story of a "city so wicked that God wiped it from the earth" is a Gone with the Wind like tale of life on the plantations of Jackson County, and our area’s close connections to the lost city. In the novel, as in real life, St. Joseph prospered only to be devastated by a deadly yellow fever epidemic. The survivors in Hall’s story were at last driven away by a hurricane driven surge that rose from the Gulf and swept St. Joseph into history.
The Great Tide mirrored real history in many ways, with some artistic license. Jackson County did indeed have many strong connections to St. Joseph. Robert Beveridge, the founder of Marianna, moved to St. Joseph less than ten years after he and his workers carved Marianna from the wilderness. He died at St. Joseph during the great yellow fever outbreak and lies buried in an unmarked grave in the old cemetery there.
Connected to St. Joseph by direct road, Marianna naturally developed many business and social ties to the coastal boomtown. Residents of Jackson County built "summer homes" in St. Joseph to escape the brutal heat and humidity of the interior. Many original promoters of Webbville also became involved in the new city on the coast, establishing businesses there. St. Joseph’s newspaper, for example, was published by a former Webbville entrepreneur.
By the time that St. Joseph hosted the Florida Constitutional Convention in 1838, the city had grown to become the largest city in Florida and its promoters envisioned the day when it would become a major coastal city to rival New Orleans.
It was not to be. A massive yellow fever outbreak hit the city, sending residents fleeing into the interior. Newspapers across the South reported the death toll from St. Joseph. How many people actually died from fever may never be known, but the list was certainly long and the sickness showed no respect for wealth or position. It inflicted a death blow from which St. Joseph never recovered. During the early 1840s a hurricane did hit the city, but the legends of a "Great Tide" that wiped St. Joseph from the earth grew significantly in the telling. By the time of the Civil War, however, St. Joseph had disappeared as the forest reclaimed the streets, cemetery and ruins of the city. Some of the fashionable homes of the city were loaded onto barges and floated down the coast to "healthier" communities in which to live. By the mid-1840s, many Jackson County families that had relocated to St. Joseph returned to their former homes in and around Marianna.
A visit to Port St. Joe today provides a fascinating glimpse back in time. Visitors can explore the history of the lost city at the Constitutional Convention State Museum located on the site of old St. Joseph. Exhibits there include artifacts from St. Joseph and a replica of Florida’s first railroad locomotive. The old St. Joseph Cemetery also survives as a somber reminder of the fever outbreak that doomed what once was Florida’s largest city.
Editor’s Note: Writer and historian Dale Cox is the author of several books on Northwest Florida history. You can read more of his writings on Jackson County by visiting our website at www.jacksoncountytimes.net and clicking the "Local History" button.
"Bubba" Beauchamp, an Icon of the Sneads Business Community Passes at 66
9/4/08
Familiar and Active Sneads Citizen Will Be Missed By Sid Riley
Bubba and his little brother, Larry grew up in the old downtown grocery store operated by their Mother and Father, Ed and Lottie. If you came into the store and hesitated for a moment looking for something, it was usually one of the boys that eagerly came up to help you.
The grocery was later converted to a small hardware store by the family, and after a few years building materials were added. The old highway 90 through Sneads had been rerouted a few blocks to the North, where it is today. As a result, in 1986 Bubba and his family built a modern, larger hardware store on the new thoroughfare through town.
Bubba always had a friendly smile and a humble, yet knowing air about him that instantly put you at ease. That personal quality was always an asset as he dealt with all of the local Sneads citizens that turned to Beauchamp’s Hardware and Supply for help on their home projects.
Although Bubba was always a work-a-holic and was totally dedicated to the success of his business, he did take time to enjoy fishing and hunting, especially during his early years. Later he became active in the Sneads J.C.’s, and was instrumental in the beginning of the town’s Biddy League Basketball Program for youth. Bubba also served on the town council for several years.
Bubba, his wife Patricia were long time members of the Sneads First Baptist Church. They have four sons, Gregory, Tony, Brad, and Rodney. The full obituary is presented on page A6 in this issue.
Bubba Beauchamp will be missed by his family, his community, and all of us who considered him as a friend.
Familiar and Active Sneads Citizen Will Be Missed By Sid Riley
Bubba and his little brother, Larry grew up in the old downtown grocery store operated by their Mother and Father, Ed and Lottie. If you came into the store and hesitated for a moment looking for something, it was usually one of the boys that eagerly came up to help you.
The grocery was later converted to a small hardware store by the family, and after a few years building materials were added. The old highway 90 through Sneads had been rerouted a few blocks to the North, where it is today. As a result, in 1986 Bubba and his family built a modern, larger hardware store on the new thoroughfare through town.
Bubba always had a friendly smile and a humble, yet knowing air about him that instantly put you at ease. That personal quality was always an asset as he dealt with all of the local Sneads citizens that turned to Beauchamp’s Hardware and Supply for help on their home projects.
Although Bubba was always a work-a-holic and was totally dedicated to the success of his business, he did take time to enjoy fishing and hunting, especially during his early years. Later he became active in the Sneads J.C.’s, and was instrumental in the beginning of the town’s Biddy League Basketball Program for youth. Bubba also served on the town council for several years.
Bubba, his wife Patricia were long time members of the Sneads First Baptist Church. They have four sons, Gregory, Tony, Brad, and Rodney. The full obituary is presented on page A6 in this issue.
Bubba Beauchamp will be missed by his family, his community, and all of us who considered him as a friend.
A "Down Home" Good Time – The Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
9/4/08
By Sid Riley
350 Farm Bureau Members, Families, and Guests Enjoy a Great Annual Event
Foot stompin’ bluegrass music filled the auditorium in the Ag Center on Penn Avenue in Marianna on Thursday evening as approximately 350 Farm Bureau members, families, and guests filled the chamber to share a great evening together. A great meal which was cooked by the Farm Bureau Executives, with grilled pork chops, green beans, baked potato, and delicious Amos Morris style banana pudding was consumed while the talented musical group "Wiregrass" filled the air with ole time music, played and sung in a style reminiscent of the early farm days of our county.
All of this set the stage for a program that recognized this years’ farm family of the year, gave special awards, conducted a little Farm Bureau members business, and featured a presentation by a remarkable young lady from Jackson County, Carly Barnes.
Farm Bureau President Jeff Pittman opened the evening by officially welcoming the attendees to the event, recognizing special guests, and leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Next, Jeff Crawford presented the treasure’s report for the Association. Kenneth Stoutamire, Local Farm Bureau Insurance Representative discussed the impending hurricanes, and assured the membership that if a severe storm does strike in our area, "Farm Bureau Will Be There For You".
Ed Jowers had the honor of announcing and introducing the "Farm Family of the Year", which was the Charles Patrick family who farm approximately 900 acres in the Northeastern portion of Jackson County. Charles Patrick and his wife Mary have been married for fifty-four years, and have a son Greg and a daughter, Joy. Their farm has been in the Patrick family for over 100 years. In his introduction, Ed Jowers described the modern approaches to farming utilized by their farm, including GPS alignment for cultivation and planting. The Patricks were presented their award and special gifts by Ed Jowers, Ken Stoutamire, and Jeff Pittman.
Following this presentation, Jeff Pittman and Leland Thomas gave a special award of recognition from the Farm Bureau to Ed Jowers for being so instrumental in the construction of the new, centralized $30,000,000 Agricultural Center. His leadership and hard work during his tenure as County Agent has significantly advanced the Jackson County agricultural community.
Also recognized at this time was Ed’s Administrative Assistant, Barbara Pledger, who has been with the Farm Bureau for 33 years. "She is the real secret to any success we have had", stated Jowers.
Next a beautiful young lady wearing a FFA jacket stepped to the microphone. This outstanding product of Malone High School is the daughter of Rick and Susan Barnes, Carly Barnes. She was dual enrolled and simultaneously graduated earlier this year from Malone High School and Chipola College, with her AA degree. At the State FFA Convention in Orlando a few months ago she was elected to the position of State Vice President, which is a very high and prestigious position within the FFA organization. She is now busy touring Northwest Florida high schools, making speeches, reviewing their FFA programs, and providing assistance as needed. Later in her term she will be part of an international FFA team that will visit farms in China and will coordinate with youth agricultural organizations there.
(She also worked as an intern writer for the Jackson County Times while accomplishing these things last year.)
Carly spoke of the challenges facing the agricultural industry today as they face a variety of difficult factors including global warming, tightening budgets, rising energy costs, and foreign competition. She stated "The farmer is the only businessman who always buys at retail, sells at wholesale, and pays freight in both directions". She stressed the importance of modernization and conservation if the farmer is to succeed in the competitive world of today.
After Carly had won the audience and received a fitting ovation, door prizes were given out, and the crowd went home….with a full stomach, after enjoying a great evening of entertainment, community sharing, talking with friends, and an enhanced sense of belonging.
(Carly is hoping to raise $6000 in donations for her trip to China.)
By Sid Riley
350 Farm Bureau Members, Families, and Guests Enjoy a Great Annual Event
Foot stompin’ bluegrass music filled the auditorium in the Ag Center on Penn Avenue in Marianna on Thursday evening as approximately 350 Farm Bureau members, families, and guests filled the chamber to share a great evening together. A great meal which was cooked by the Farm Bureau Executives, with grilled pork chops, green beans, baked potato, and delicious Amos Morris style banana pudding was consumed while the talented musical group "Wiregrass" filled the air with ole time music, played and sung in a style reminiscent of the early farm days of our county.
All of this set the stage for a program that recognized this years’ farm family of the year, gave special awards, conducted a little Farm Bureau members business, and featured a presentation by a remarkable young lady from Jackson County, Carly Barnes.
Farm Bureau President Jeff Pittman opened the evening by officially welcoming the attendees to the event, recognizing special guests, and leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Next, Jeff Crawford presented the treasure’s report for the Association. Kenneth Stoutamire, Local Farm Bureau Insurance Representative discussed the impending hurricanes, and assured the membership that if a severe storm does strike in our area, "Farm Bureau Will Be There For You".
Ed Jowers had the honor of announcing and introducing the "Farm Family of the Year", which was the Charles Patrick family who farm approximately 900 acres in the Northeastern portion of Jackson County. Charles Patrick and his wife Mary have been married for fifty-four years, and have a son Greg and a daughter, Joy. Their farm has been in the Patrick family for over 100 years. In his introduction, Ed Jowers described the modern approaches to farming utilized by their farm, including GPS alignment for cultivation and planting. The Patricks were presented their award and special gifts by Ed Jowers, Ken Stoutamire, and Jeff Pittman.
Following this presentation, Jeff Pittman and Leland Thomas gave a special award of recognition from the Farm Bureau to Ed Jowers for being so instrumental in the construction of the new, centralized $30,000,000 Agricultural Center. His leadership and hard work during his tenure as County Agent has significantly advanced the Jackson County agricultural community.
Also recognized at this time was Ed’s Administrative Assistant, Barbara Pledger, who has been with the Farm Bureau for 33 years. "She is the real secret to any success we have had", stated Jowers.
Next a beautiful young lady wearing a FFA jacket stepped to the microphone. This outstanding product of Malone High School is the daughter of Rick and Susan Barnes, Carly Barnes. She was dual enrolled and simultaneously graduated earlier this year from Malone High School and Chipola College, with her AA degree. At the State FFA Convention in Orlando a few months ago she was elected to the position of State Vice President, which is a very high and prestigious position within the FFA organization. She is now busy touring Northwest Florida high schools, making speeches, reviewing their FFA programs, and providing assistance as needed. Later in her term she will be part of an international FFA team that will visit farms in China and will coordinate with youth agricultural organizations there.
(She also worked as an intern writer for the Jackson County Times while accomplishing these things last year.)
Carly spoke of the challenges facing the agricultural industry today as they face a variety of difficult factors including global warming, tightening budgets, rising energy costs, and foreign competition. She stated "The farmer is the only businessman who always buys at retail, sells at wholesale, and pays freight in both directions". She stressed the importance of modernization and conservation if the farmer is to succeed in the competitive world of today.
After Carly had won the audience and received a fitting ovation, door prizes were given out, and the crowd went home….with a full stomach, after enjoying a great evening of entertainment, community sharing, talking with friends, and an enhanced sense of belonging.
(Carly is hoping to raise $6000 in donations for her trip to China.)
Mrs. Mary Lauen Celebrates 90th Birthday
9/4/08
Mrs. Mary Lauen celebrated her 90th birthday on August 20th. In June she and her husband, Elmer Lauen, celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. One of Mrs. Lauen’s favorite Bible verses is Proverbs 3:5-6. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path." She is often heard saying, "To God be the glory!" The Jackson County Times wishes Mary Lauen a great year and congratulates this couple for 66 years of sharing.
Mrs. Mary Lauen celebrated her 90th birthday on August 20th. In June she and her husband, Elmer Lauen, celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. One of Mrs. Lauen’s favorite Bible verses is Proverbs 3:5-6. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path." She is often heard saying, "To God be the glory!" The Jackson County Times wishes Mary Lauen a great year and congratulates this couple for 66 years of sharing.
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