The family of the late Tracy Williams Wierman has established a memorial scholarship at Chipola College in her honor. Wierman was a teacher at Golson Elementary School at the time of her death in 2011. The partial scholarship is available to an elementary education major who is a senior in Chipola's four-year Teacher Education program. The scholarship may be used for tuition or books. Special consideration will be given to residents of Jackson County and to students with limited financial means.

Application deadline is June 7. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA at Chipola and must exhibit good moral character. Applicants also must write a letter describing their motivation to enter the education field. Applications are available in the Chipola College Foundation Office. For information, visit www.chipola.edu or phone 850-718-2404.

Six former students of Bascom School got together and recently put up a banner to remind all Bascom alumni to attend the 9th annual school reunion to be held on Saturday, May 19th. The event will begin at 11:30 A.M. CDST with a covered dish dinner. Classmates are encouraged to come early and tour the school building to see the progress that has been made on the continuing renovation of the 80-year old historic building. The renovated building will serve the greater Bascom area as a senior/community center for Jackson County residents. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase some of the old auditorium seats as mementos from their school days.

Also Catchin' Up With Another Special Mother

Finally, after a year I caught up with 'Ms. Ruby' as called by most people in the Graceville Community. I was anxious to learn more about her because my sister, Inie Ree Ables Jones, and brother Walter 'Buddy' Ables, {both deceased} and our parents came along together. Today, the name 'Will Gainer' causes many of us to take notice to what is about to be said. 'Mr. Will Gainer' was a 'well-to-do' farmer and lived in the Browntown Community, and owned property in Graceville as well. He, along with 'Mr. Wes Broxton' another well-to-do business man, also lived in the Browntown Community, and ventured out into what was called 'Old Town' especially the 'black' community. Both owned property and rented property.

Thursday, May 03, 2012

National Prayer Day Remember to pray today. Today is the National Day of Prayer. Pray Pray Pray!

The William Dunaway Chapter, Florida Society, Sons of the American Revolution, meets at Jim's Buffet and Grill with the Dutch treat meal starting at 6:30 P.M. The program will be presented by local author and historian, Dale Cox, speaking on "The American Revolution in Jackson County". Anyone who is interested in the SAR is welcome.