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I am sooooo sick today, in my own house, in my own bathroom. I am always so worried when I am in Ecuador. We are given bottled water at the hotels and on the boat and are told only to drink and to brush our teeth with bottled water and I always forget to, and end up at least brushing with tap water. I expect to become ill and so far, it has not happened in Ecuador. I am not sure what that means. Does it mean that the water is safer than I am told? That after five visits to Ecuador my body has adjusted to the foreign antigens? Anyway, somehow I was spared any gastrointestinal challenges there, but am sick as a dog back in Baltimore.

Eric hands me a Cipro, his solution for all GI suffering in any city. I handed out the Cipro to all the travelers who were ill on the trip, and there were several. It is not worth spending any extra time in the toilet, not on vacation and not at home. When leading groups of students or the alumni, I play the role of physician, not that I know much, being a psychiatrist, but I did go to medical school many years ago and was a general practitioner for a few years. In truth, I am not that knowledgeable about general medicine, but with Cipro, I can at least treat most garden-variety gastrointestinal illnesses anywhere.

I am not sure when and where I was poisoned. I ate with Tara yesterday; she had forgotten her passport in Baltimore ( she called in a panic three times at 3AM Saturday morning looking for her passport and we found it at home) and needed it for her trip to Canada which left at 8 AM this Sunday morning from New York. She was obliged to take the Chinatown bus from New York to Baltimore, and I picked her up at 2:30 and swept her away to her favourite diner in Baltimore. We decided to share a special 'German Apple Pancake' which took over 30 minutes to bake. We were the last customers in the diner, waiting for our special pancake. It was gargantuan, big enough for far more than two people. While waiting we snacked on fried green tomatoes and sweet potato fries, so the huge pancake was even more challenging to eat. We brought home more than half. Anyway, Tara caught the 5:45 bus back to New York and is not ill, so I presume it was not our massive Ms. Shirley's pancake that caused this illness.

I worked on cleaning out closets last night and found lots of evidence of mouse infestation in the house, all horrible and disgusting and worrisome; how much does mouse residue impact us? I remember when I had myself allergy tested, when needles impregnated with all sorts of allergens are pressed into the skin all up and down the arms and I discovered that I am allergic to dust and cats and dogs and cockroaches and mice. Another excuse for me not to clean out the dark and deep nether regions of the house. In truth, Eric has been doing most of the cleaning. I was so ambivalent about selling the house initially, and did not want to move it forward enough to make it a reality. Now that I am more comfortable with selling or renting, I want to get on with it and make it happen!

Friends came over for brunch today. I made quiche lorraine and salad and coffee cake, and everyone ate large quantites and no one is ill but me. I sent Eric off with Maya to her violin lesson. I was going to tell Maya's violin teacher today about our move to Ecuador. I have been afraid to disappoint her; she has so many hopes and expectations for Maya; to study at Manahattan School of Music next year and move on to precollege at Julliard. I have thus far been unable to find a good teacher for Maya in Quito, as well as an orchestra that will work for her. I am sure that when we get there we will be more successful, we need to learn more about the possibilities. Perhaps the best thing anyway is to ask Ms Elizabeth if she knows anyone there. Moving to Quito a month earlier is a good idea, it will give me time to explore possibilities for Maya. I met a clarinetist from Texas on the elevator at the Hotel Hilton Colon, and he told us that he was helping the Quito Philharmonic improve. He suggested that we contact the concertmaster, who was from Switzerland but spent alot of time in Quito and may be able to instruct Maya. I fully expect all sorts of opportunities to present themselves when we settle ourselves into our new home.

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I have been sick for the past two weeks. Not so sick that I went to see the doctor and got over-priced pills and took to my bed but not so well that I could accomplish all the things needed to keep home and hearth running smoothly. So now I sit here and I feel like I want to run away instead of dealing with the disaster that I used to call my home or maybe I could just wait for the Health Department to show up...

I guess I am just overwhelmed and so tired that escape seems like the best solution. But where could I go...

I have been reading Jane Austen lately and I could envision a small cottage overlooking the sea. A snug little cottage with white clapboards and green shutters. And there would be a small staff of people who would take care of me, clean for me and cook for me. I would be snuggled in an arm chair with a knitted shawl over my legs and a tea on the side table. There would be no television, I Pods, radios, or phones of any kind. There would not be a single toy on the floor to trip over. I would have blessed order and absolute silence. I would be close to a big window so I could see the waves crashing against the rocks while on my other side a cracking fire would keep me warm. The furniture in my little get away is covered in chintz and is all overstuffed and the wooden pieces are dark and well polished. Nothing is out of place. My shelves are filled with good books waiting to be read and small treasures collected on long train trips and each of them sparkles in the firelight. I am alone and I have no responsibilities, no one needs me to do anything, there is no list with seventy-five individual items that all should have been done six months ago when I didn't feel like a wrung out washrag. I am free to scrunch into my comfortable chair and know there is nothing I must do. This is my mind planning my escape....

I think we must all envision escape. Being a homemaker is not easy. The demands on our time spill over the amount of hours given in a day. I have in my life often looked for ways of escape...

Mindless T.V. programs, food that is not healthy, spending too much time on the computer, sleeping more than needed, a job that took all my time away from my home, volunteering at church to the point my family didn't see me for days, or making endless lists of all the things I need to do while never actually doing anything. There are so many ways to escape that don't involve packing a bag or an imaginary cottage. Not talking to God when I am overwhelmed and tired is the ultimate escape...

Why is it that I cannot forget escape and stand my ground. I am sick but I will get well. I cannot re-decorate the house this week as I don't feel well. Heck! Even when I am well, creating a warm cozy home is a lifetime's occupation, it is not a week long project. Why can't I give myself space to just be sick right now...

And when I am well why can't I take a new road on the homemaking trail. Why can't I understand that it takes some determination to be a homemaker. It isn't easy. It takes planning, concentration, effort. It takes dealing with a lot of unnecessary frustrations and distraction in order to make a difference...

Homemaking is not for the weak. It will often not go as we planned. There will be setbacks or times when we just get sick, the kids get sick, the water heater explodes, the septic tank backs up, the washing machine dies or I have to spend a day getting the tax records together and I just have to put the battle on hold for another day or two. I need to learn to take it one day at a time, one step at a time, one project or chore at a time. Even when I am overwhelmed I just need to keep moving forward...

Thoughts of escape are pretty normal in the homemaker's world. It is allowed every now and then to indulge them. A mental trip to a small cottage, a quiet day spent reading, a day of quilting, an hour in a hot tub or maybe a weekend away with hubby. It is allowed. And just accepting that my body is not well and needs a break is alright too.

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From tge AP Obama: Hamas is being slapped on the wrist again.
The linked AP Report is typpically heavy no details to jerk your heartstrings to theee Palestinian side but I manage to get the following factc out of it:
*Hamas has not prevented ccontinuing murderous unguided rocket attacks from Palestine to Israel
*Most of the dead (apparently at least a super majority) are Hamas fighters
*Targets are largely strategic or symbolic Hamas facilities
*Smuggling tunnels from Egypt to Gaza have been cut, preventing a key resupply source for the mujaheddin
*Its mostly air snd sea stdikrs so far, on major ground assaults against Gaza, bt the preparations for troop activity are underway
*Egypt is allowing trucks with humanitarian aid to enter Gaza
*The international c ommunity in tme neighborhood rae against the Israeu actions
*Credit goes to the Associated Press for not forgetting to mention that Hamas is TRYING to kill women and children, but Israel is trying to kill enemy combatants, who hide amongst women and children (one must assume, from a desire for PR fodder or an excess of cowardice).
I continue to wonder why Israel does not grow a pair and stomp all over the faithful members of the Religion of Peace who refuse to play nice with their neighbors.

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2008 California International Marathon Race Report

It was a Christmas miracle

Background/Training

This was my third consecutive CIM and my 7th marathon overall since 2005. My 12 week training cycle (Pfitz 12/55 again) was good and took place in my brand new home town of Portland Oregon. This race was unique and special because this time, Zach was running with me.

My training was great. I didnt have a huge base coming into it because Id spent the summer playing around town on my bike and in the pool like a little kid, training for and racing my first half-ironman triathlon. But I ramped it up and managed the miles in training allright. We ran a half marathon in October where I ran 1:45, not a PR. Zach ran 1:36. I was worried that he was too much faster than me to comfortably run the race together, but it seemed that actually our goals for the race matched up pretty well- Zach just to finish strong, and me to run a PR (3:36 or better). We did all of our long runs together and he always helped me to run a strong pace. I was really impressed how well he took to running for 15, 18, 20 miles and it made my training feel easier.

Race Weekend

The whole weekend was a near-disaster, and I am so grateful that everything turned out just perfect. Zach came home from work Friday night feeling a little off. By midnight, he was throwing up and in really rough shape. Neither of us slept very much that night as he was feeling horrible and I was stressed and worried.

Thankfully, he felt quite a bit better on Saturday morning, so we headed to the airport as planned. When we got the hotel, he just rested in bed as I went to the expo and stuff. He ate chicken noodle soup from room service for lunch and dinner, and I had some gross pasta. He mostly just had a really bad headache by this point but really hadnt eaten much. It wasnt looking good. The San Jose Sharks game was on local TV, so as he rested I watched them lose, breaking their 10 game winning streak. I have a tradition of watching hockey on race eve, and though I try not to be superstitious about these things, well, there ya go. I got all of our stuff ready as though we were both running, which was completely in doubt.

Amazingly, and thank God, he got some good sleep and felt better a few hours later. We woke and started getting ready about 3:45 and were out the door by 4:55.

Pre Race

Zach, Aron, and I were some of the very first people outside and got on one of the first couple busses. We chatted as we drove to the start line in Folsom. It was really foggy out and quite chilly (maybe 40?). The bus pulled up about 5:40 to a nearly-empty staging area and about 9,000 porto potties. We hopped off and used it and then got back on our cozy warm bus to wait. Zach and I split a Snickers Marathon bar and I sipped some water. I was amazed and excited that Zach and I made it here and were really going to do this together.

We used the restroom one more time (no line due to the luxurious surplus of porto potties) and then headed to the crowded start line. We spotted the 3:35 pace sign and got as close as we could, planning to catch up as we could. I also had a pace-band for 3:35 (8:12 average pace) and we were prepared to do it on our own. Last year the pacer was a couple minutes fast and this year he went out like an animal again. Didnt turn out to be a big part of my race after all.

I was wearing my fuel belt with a water bottle and carrying 5 Gus. I had tank top and shorts on with little cotton gloves that I tossed after a couple miles. I was very comfortable in this outfit during the race.

The Race

It was mayhem at first, very crowded. We all zoomed down the first hills jammed close together. Zach and I stayed to the left and passed all the slower pace groups until we saw 3:35. We were running way ahead of pace.

1. 8:02
2. 7:55
3. 8:03
4. 7:55
5. 8:14

The pace group was already getting farther ahead, and we didnt follow. I ate a Gu at mile 5 and then we saw Maritza and Tara who had made big cool signs and were super loud and awesome. We were zooming along. Still pretty quiet on this part of the course, running through rural and quiet residential neighborhoods. I commented on how good I felt, and Zach, felt surprisingly good too. There were a few large crowds and he loved that part.

6. 8:14
7. 7:55
8. 8:08
9. 8:23
10. 8:09

Ya, all those 7:55 miles were not supposed to be happening. Even though wed nearly lost sight of the pace group who were way ahead of us, we were still going too fast. We were just fools, running our little hearts out and giving high-fives to Santa. We were having so much fun! As I looked forward to the halfway mark, I knew we were doing pace-wise and had all kinds of time in the bank. Youve heard that one before, right? Classic success story, no? No?

11. 8:20
12. 8:14
13. 8:08 (Half marathon split: 1:46:30, 8:08 average pace)
14. 8:13
15. 8:25


I took another Gu, sticking with my every-five-miles plan. We passed by Maritza again late in mile 15 and she gave me and Zach new water bottles to carry and drink for a bit. I only drank a few sips and then threw it aside. It felt like it weighed a ton and I didnt have the extra energy for that. It felt like I was trying to carry a paint can or something. Zach and I shared his, hehe.

Somewhere in here I had a sudden sharp pain in my right big toe that was undoubtedly a blister popping. It friggin hurt. I was having some pain in the ends of my toes too and knew blisters were forming. Eventually blood seeped through my toe box. Zachs foot had been bleeding since early on and was looking pretty nasty as well. Stay tuned for pictures of that.

Back at about mile 14 I noticed my pace slipping, and that worried me. Around mile 16 I started to feel kind of bad, and I said I was going through a rough patch. I took another Gu at mile 18, hoping it would pep me up. Turns out that was actually just the beginning of a big ol fat bonk. But for now, I soldiered on.

16. 8:29
17. 8:34
18. 8:47
19. 8:40
20. 8:57

At the 20 mile mark, Zach said he might fall back a bit. We had talked about this, and really I was just so glad we had run that much together, so that was fine. I knew he was going to finish. He did finally walk just before mile 21, and I kept running. I was quite tired myself, though, and I was slowing significantly. I checked my pace band at mile 20, after avoiding it for the last 5 miles, and saw that we were now almost 2 minutes behind our goal pace. That meant PR was out of the question too. And when I did the math, the BQ was not looking too good either. I figured out that Id have to run about 8:40s for that.

21. 8:54
22. 9:08

Sure enough, the 3:40 group passed me somewhere in mile 22. I wanted to join them, I really did, but they were just running so darn fast. I didnt see Aron in the pack, so I let go of any idea of trying to jump in with that group. I was beat. Just plain out of energy. I hadnt ever walked a step of this marathon course in the two times Ive run it, but I said F- it and slowed to a walk.

I looked behind me, hoping to see Zach but I didnt. I ran for a while and then walked again, and checked for him again. This time I saw him, about 100 feet back, and a huge smile came across my face. I started running again, slow so he could catch up which was really just a great excuse to rest. I had given up on the BQ and I had a wonderful new goal of finishing together. I could tell immediately that he was suffering, and I was so glad. I wanted to slow down and he wasnt moving too fast at all. We took a nice little stroll together and I told him Im so glad we met back up and now we can finish together. We ran about the next mile, then took another walking break, maybe two. One involved an aid station where I drank about 4 cups of water.

23. 9:54
24. 10:02

I still hadnt seen Aron pass and was worried, I kept looking back for her. Finally, on one of our walk breaks, here she comes! We started running again with her. I was so grateful for the inspiration and just to see her. She looked strong, and seemed to have accepted missing the BQ but still trying her best, not giving up. We all ran for a bit and then I just had to stop again, I was so drained. I didnt expect them to stop but they did, and I was so grateful for their company. Anything that happens after mile 24 is a damn emotional experience and this was an amazing one. We were all running together and I realized we were going to pass Maritza again soon, all together!! Sure enough, there they were screaming and ringing their bells, it was awesome.

In the last mile, I just had to walk again. Aron was running strong and I waved her to go! Zach, being the kindest and most wonderful husband and friend in the world, walked with me. He told me We can do this! and we started running again. The course splits into separate mens and womens finish lines so we high-fived/shook hands and separated. I tried to speed up and run the last little bit faster but my legs locked up. I had fully and completely bonked and my legs felt like they were concrete. If I had hit the wall, now people were throwing the bricks at my head. I moved toward the finish line and saw Aron there. I hit my watch and my finish time said 3:45:01.

25. 9:26
26.2 11:40 (9:43 pace)

Official finish time: 3:45:00 (8:35 average pace)

Second half split: 1:58:30 (9:03 average pace)

12 minute positive split, ouch!

I felt real woozy after I stopped running and had to sit down. I was probably grimacing and looking like I was going to pass out. I saw this woman across the way watching me, a spectator, and the look of awe and wonderment and confusion on her face was memorable. It said What the hell are these people thinking? An excellent question.

Aron helped me up and we went and got our chips removed and collect our finishers medals. I was so happy to have finished and congratulated Aron on her awesome race. We found Zach and got our pictures taken, then went and found our bags and her family.

We stopped by our hotel and then met everyone, including Tara and Maritza, at a restaurant and had a fun meal together. Arons family is so nice and friendly! It was nice to meet Tara and of course I loved seeing my dear friend Maritza. All of us marathoners talked marathons and had a great time.

Post-Race thoughts

Man, I blew this one. Again. Maybe someday Ill be able to execute a smart race strategy. I do have a lot of excuses, but when it comes down to it I started off too fast and paid for it in the end. So predictable and so frustrating.

That said, I had a blast. It was awesome to run with Zach and finish an epic race together. I had been dreaming of sharing the experience with him since my first marathon three years ago, so it really was a dream come true. Im so proud of him. I cant believe this worked out after he was so sick just hours ago. It was a Christmas miracle.

Im glad we went balls-out for the first half marathon. We did have fun. And on a good day, this would have worked out. I went for it. Pace-wise, it was a failure but whatever. We had an incredible experience together and will never forget it.

Im incredibly sore today, and my feet are messed up. I have a couple nasty blood-blisters and some regular blisters too. I also incurred the most horrific chafing of my marathon career to date. It was my thighs- between my legs. So no pictures. Otherwise Im just feeling general soreness, nothing specific. Zachs hobbling around pretty good too which is fun to watch.

Whats next?

So turns out Im free this spring! I was really planning on going to Boston, and I technically could go again based on last years CIM time, but I dont feel right about that. I want to earn my way every time. Im really ok with it though. I have run it twice and am ready for something different.

For now, I think I am only going to run one marathon next year. I actually registered already, a couple of weeks ago. Im doing Ironman Arizona in November.

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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German stock exchange operator Deutsche Boerse and New York counterpart NYSE Euronext plan to merge into what would be the worlds biggest exchange group, according to a German magazine report. This week begins with a fresh crop report from the U.S. government. USDA on Monday will update its latest U.S. and global supply-and-demand figures, featuring new 2008 American corn and soybean output numbers.
    The report comes on the heels of the agencys unprecedented correction of its Oct. 10 crop report nearly two weeks ago when it found in error its acreage forecasts cutting one million harvested acres off of both corn and soy.
    The general feeling is that USDA will raise its corn production and ending stocks projections to reflect strong harvest yields. In contrast, soy output and supply estimates will likely be lowered due to disappointing crop yields.
    World and U.S. wheat supply forecasts were seen dropping because of dry growing conditions in Argentina and Australia and a better-than-expected export pace for U.S. wheat.
    After the report well watch the outside markets, especially the energies which have a large influence over the grains, one cash-connected CBOT trader said.
    The outside markets dominated the moves in CBOT grains and oilseeds last week. All slipped on signs of a deepening global recession. The Dow industrials fell 4 percent to end below the 9,000-mark. Crude oil sank $6 on the week, closing Friday at $61 a barrel after hitting a 19-month low the day before of $60.16 due to easing demand.
    It was a week with plenty of news, including the election of a new U.S. president and the worst jobless rate in more than 14 years.
    That brought added volatility to the Dow industrials, with CBOT markets tagging along. The Dow saw its biggest Election Day rally in history on Tuesday as investors savored the end of uncertainty surrounding the presidential election, followed by stocks having their worst two-day slide since October 1987.
    Within CBOT markets, soybeans held up the best, falling just 1 percent compared to corn which was down more than 6 percent and wheat 3 percent lower.
    Chinas voracious appetite for U.S. soybeans and a lack of farmer sales supported CBOT soy markets. Corn, on the other hand, is seeing mediocre demand given the ailing ethanol industry and stymied export sales.
    Undoubtedly, CBOT markets will be driven by the economic landscape in the week ahead while waiting with bated breath for President-elect Barack Obamas pick for U.S. Treasury secretary.

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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German stock exchange operator Deutsche Boerse and New York counterpart NYSE Euronext plan to merge into what would be the worlds biggest exchange group, according to a German magazine report. This week begins with a fresh crop report from the U.S. government. USDA on Monday will update its latest U.S. and global supply-and-demand figures, featuring new 2008 American corn and soybean output numbers.
    The report comes on the heels of the agencys unprecedented correction of its Oct. 10 crop report nearly two weeks ago when it found in error its acreage forecasts cutting one million harvested acres off of both corn and soy.
    The general feeling is that USDA will raise its corn production and ending stocks projections to reflect strong harvest yields. In contrast, soy output and supply estimates will likely be lowered due to disappointing crop yields.
    World and U.S. wheat supply forecasts were seen dropping because of dry growing conditions in Argentina and Australia and a better-than-expected export pace for U.S. wheat.
    After the report well watch the outside markets, especially the energies which have a large influence over the grains, one cash-connected CBOT trader said.
    The outside markets dominated the moves in CBOT grains and oilseeds last week. All slipped on signs of a deepening global recession. The Dow industrials fell 4 percent to end below the 9,000-mark. Crude oil sank $6 on the week, closing Friday at $61 a barrel after hitting a 19-month low the day before of $60.16 due to easing demand.
    It was a week with plenty of news, including the election of a new U.S. president and the worst jobless rate in more than 14 years.
    That brought added volatility to the Dow industrials, with CBOT markets tagging along. The Dow saw its biggest Election Day rally in history on Tuesday as investors savored the end of uncertainty surrounding the presidential election, followed by stocks having their worst two-day slide since October 1987.
    Within CBOT markets, soybeans held up the best, falling just 1 percent compared to corn which was down more than 6 percent and wheat 3 percent lower.
    Chinas voracious appetite for U.S. soybeans and a lack of farmer sales supported CBOT soy markets. Corn, on the other hand, is seeing mediocre demand given the ailing ethanol industry and stymied export sales.
    Undoubtedly, CBOT markets will be driven by the economic landscape in the week ahead while waiting with bated breath for President-elect Barack Obamas pick for U.S. Treasury secretary.

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SundayThursday, November 213, 2008
Watercolor paintings by Michele Tabor Kimbrough Sunday Afternoon with the Arts, Chipola College Art Center, College St., Marianna, FL. Meet the Artists Nov 2, 15 pm.
Monday-Thursday, November 3-7, 2008
Sneads High Schools Homecoming Week- The SHS cheerleaders are hosting the annual Pirate Plunge community pep rally on Thursday, November 6th at 6:30pm in the new gym. Performances will be given by the JV and Varsity cheerleaders, the SHS band, and others. The 2008 homecoming court will be presented at this event and the evening will culminate with a special slide show presentation of scenes from throughout football season. All honor classes and alumni of both Sneads High School and Grand Ridge High School are invited and will be recognized. Admission is $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for students. If you have any questions, or would like further information, please contact Rhianna Dowling at 482-9004 ext. 249.
Wednesday-Saturday, November 5-15, 2008
The Buffalo Soldiers of Marianna will sponsor a Food Drive for needy families during the Thanksgiving Holidays. They are asking citizens to donate foodstuffs to go along with the turkeys they will donate. Bring donations to the McClain Community Center on Clay St., between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday. For more information call Aaron Granberry at 482-0353, Marvin Couch at 209-2314, Leon Kelly at 209-4310 or Willie Barnes at 209-1172.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Sharon Cox Property Appraiser 4th Annual "Appreciation BBQ"- "Famous Amos Morris" Boston Butt BBQ and trimmings along with entertainment from The Original Artists for your enjoyment located at the Fairgrounds in the Old AG Building, Hwy 90 West at 6:00pm. FREE!
Ted Walt Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12046 will meet at 2932 Madison St. (Corner of Madison and Putnam St.) at 6p.m. for a cover dish supper/business meeting to discuss the upcoming Veterans Parade and Buddy Poppy sale. For more information on joining the Veterans of Foreign Wars call 482-8140.
The William Dunaway Chapter, Florida Society, Sons of the American Revolution will meet at Jims Buffet and Grill with the Dutch Treat beginning at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in the S.A.R is invited to attend. For more information please call 850-594-6664.
Thursday-Friday, November 6-7, 2008
Paramores Pharmacy 50th Anniversary- To celebrate their 50th Anniversary Paramores Pharmacy would like to invite you to their Open House from 9am-5pm Thursday Friday. Anyone who has been an employee of Paramores Pharmacy is invited for a special reunion Friday afternoon at 5pm.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Laurence S. Pender, Principal of Sneads High School would like to cordially invite all graduates of Sneads High School and Grand Ridge School to attend an alumni reception at ten oclock in the morning. The reception will be held in the foyer of the school and guests are invited to view the collection of alumni photographs at this time.
Friday-Saturday, November 7-8, 2008
7th Annual Veterans Day Poker Run hosted by Pony Soldier and Cookie. FREE Tent/RV Camping, Live Band Friday and Saturday Nights, Food and Vendors, Saturday Poker Run starts and ends at The River Lounge Hwy 92, Clayhatchee, AL. FBO: 1200 hrs/ LBI 1700 hrs. Best/worst hand- Door Prizes, 50/50 Drawing. All proceeds support ANG Family Readiness Program. $10 per hand Free Run Patch. For more information call Pony at 334-692-9933.
10 Mile Long Yard Sale off Hwy 69 N. in Grand Ridge on Sand Ridge Rd. or Butler Rd. Plenty of signs will be showing the way as well. Yard sale begins at 7 a.m. Come for a day of fun. For more information call Sue Rudd at 592-1260.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Rocky Creek Baptist Church Fall Festival- Pastor Charles Williams and the entire Rocky Creek Baptist Church family invite you to join them at their Fall Festival from 3pm-7pm on the church grounds. There will be food, music, games and lots of fun and fellowship for everyone. This exciting event is being given as a gift of love- no charge. Dont miss out on a great time! The church is located just south of I-10, exit 142. Highway 71 S one mile, left on Rocky Creek Road, approximately 3 miles on the left. For more information, call 850-569-2591.
First United Methodist Church of Cottondale is having a huge Yard Sale from 7am-11am. The sale will be inside the Fellowship Hall as well as on the sidewalk outside! For more information call Sandra Tice 352-4732.
Gallery Talk hosted by The Artists Guild of Northwest Florida during their monthly meeting at Chipola Arts Center at Chipola College in Marianna, Florida. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this meeting featuring talks by local and regional artists regarding their work on exhibit at the Arts Center. Event will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until noon.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Harvest Day at First Baptist Church of Campbellton services start at 10:30am. Rev. Luther Pumphrey welcomes all! Gateway Messengers in Concert. Guest speaker is Rev. Ronnie Wright. Join them for a day of worship, music and fellowship. A covered dish lunch will be served following the service. Come and bring family friends.
Gospel Sing at the Lighthouse Community Church - The feature group will be the Walkers from Perry Fl. The sing will begin at 6 P.M. Everyone is invited. For more information please call 526-7763.
Sunday- Wednesday, November 9-12, 2008
First Baptist Church of Bascom welcomes Pastor Jack Daniels. Come hear the amazing story of Gods Grace of salvation that took him from the bottle to the Bible. Sunday morning services begin at 11 a.m. with nightly services beginning at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 4951 Basswood Rd.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Veterans Day Parade Hosted by the Ted Walt VFW Post 12046, Marianna, Florida. VFW Post #12046 and Ladies Auxiliary of Marianna will host a parade honoring veterans past and present, Line up will be at 2PM on Daniels St. at the old Marianna High School. No Entry Fee to participate. Please call 526-1880 before November 3rd for sign up information.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Jackson County Habitat Auction Smoked Steak Dinner will be held at Jackson County Agricultural Conference Center, 2741 Pennsylvania Avenue, Marianna, FL. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $5 for Auction only. Smoked Steak Dinner and Silent Auction @ 5:00pm. (Bidding on Silent Auction items can begin at 3:00pm) Live Auction @ 6:30pm. Volunteers Needed. Donated Items Accepted. For more information call Leslie Fuqua 4822187. Tickets can be purchased at the Thrift store, Melvin Eng., Georges Glass Tinting, Jackson County Vault Monument, or the Habitat Office.
Emerald Coast Hospice Chaplain/Social Worker To present "Grief and the Holidays" Gino Mayo, Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator, and Sherri Stone, Social Worker for Emerald Coast Hospice in Marianna will present the program "Grief and the Holidays" at the Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, November 13th, 1:30 pm. The experience of grief can be overwhelming during the holidays when the loss of a loved one is felt more intensely. Holiday time can be very difficult for those still mourning the loss of a loved one. This program will assist you in celebrating the holidays and provide tips to assist you in effectively managing your grief. Come spend an hour with us and learn how to make the holidays a special time for you and your family. Call Gino Mayo, hospice chaplain, at 850-526-3577 for more information and directions.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Jims Buffet and Grill is hosting a Dance at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 per person. Dinner from the buffet or from menu as priced. All proceeds will be donated. Come have fun. For more information call 526-4561.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Malone Pecan Festival Friday the 14th of November there will be a pecan pie contest; all entries will need to be at the Malone Town Hall before 12, so they can be judged. Saturday morning there will be a pecan pancake breakfast starting at 6:00am and the parade will start at ten. Entertainment will be the Thompsons and BlueGrass Pure Simple with Travis Perry from Dothan. The line up will be at the Malone High School. There will also be an art contest. Parade contacts: Dorothy Mathis 5692986, or Sallie Gibson 5692980 or 5692771. There is no fee for parade entries. Booth contacts: Flora or Ken Beard 5695644. Booths with electricity will be $35.00, without $30.00. Pecan pies will be for sale. For fun there will be pony rides and slides for the kids. They will have a pecan house owned by Gayle Hart and her son Jessie. They buy and sell pecans. Come out and enjoy the day!! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for best float will receive trophies. Pecan Festival sponsored by Optimist Club of Malone and Jackson County Tourist Council of Marianna.
Campbellton Senior Citizens are reminded to call in to Campbellton Town Hall and get on the list for the Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 15--this is an event which the Town of Campbellton does once a year for the seniors.
Tag a Live Christmas tree from 8am -5pm. Maphis Tree Farm is having a Fall sale on plants and other items at the Nursery and Gift Shop. Many items reduced. Bring the family and tag your Christmas tree. Fruit and Citrus trees, shrubs, hanging baskets, fall decorations, wreaths, silk arrangements, etc. Located at 814 Rattlebox Road Chipley, Florida. For more information call 638-8243.
Last day to submit the names of needy families for the Buffalo Soldiers of Marianna Thanksgiving food drive.
The North East Jackson County Optimist Club announces its Annual Childrens Christmas Fundraiser. Members of the club will sell BBQ plates during the Malone Pecan Festival. The plates which will consist of a shredded BBQ Boston Butt Sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, bread and a drink will go on sale at 10:30 a.m. All proceeds from this event will be used to purchase Christmas gifts for area children. For more information, contact Lisa Floyd at 850-573-7696.
Saturday-Sunday, November 15-16, 2008
Caverns Road Church of Christ will be hosting a Saturday Vacation Bible School. It will be more Christian fun than you can imagine in a half day! Festivities will include: Bible stories, singing, crafts, hay rides, horse rides, animals to visit with, snacks and lunch! Its free for all children ages 1-12 [6th grade].
St. James A.M.E Church located at 2391 Orange St. in Marianna will be celebrating "Membership Day Weekend." On Saturday the weekend celebration will kick off with a "March of the 50 States Program" in the lower auditorium beginning at 6:00 p.m. The celebration will conclude on Sunday with the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service. All are cordially invited to attend. For further information you may call 850-536-3440.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Fine Arts Series presents FSU Baroque Ensemble- Cello, Violin, and Flute, with Ryan A. Kasten on Harpsichord. 4:00pm at St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Marianna. Meet the Artists Reception follows this concert. Donations accepted for the Fine Arts Series.
Compass Lake in the Hills Fire Dept. hosting a spaghetti dinner from 1-5 p.m. on Nortek Blvd. Adults are $6.00 and children under 10 are $3.00. Take Out available. For information or tickets call 579-430 or Arty Penello at 579-5183 or 557-3554.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Jackson Hospital Finance Committee will have their Finance meeting at 5:30pm in the Community Room of the Hudnall Building.
Chipola Chapter, NSDAR will meet at Caverns Road Church of Christ, located one block north of the Jefferson Kelson intersection in Marianna. Social time begins at 11:10 with the opening ritual at 11:30 a.m. Debra Bush will bring the Native American program, "Living in Two Worlds." The Dutch Treat luncheon is $11 and reservations are needed so that caterer Brenda Shiver will know the amount of chicken casserole, etc. to prepare. For reservations please call Dorcas Jackson at 579-2103 or send an email to snoopyxii60@hotmail.com.
Cottondale Alford. For further information, you may call 579-4194 or 526-1951.
Monday-Friday, November 17-21, 2008
Salem Free Will Baptist Church will be hosting the Salem Association Area Wide Crusade. Services will begin each night at 7:00 p.m. The evangelist will be the Rev. Tim York, who pastors Woodbine Free Will Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee. There will be special singing nightly. Salem church is located at 2555 Kynesville Highway, just off Highway 231, between Cottondale and Alford. For more information call 579-4194 or 536-1951.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Jackson Hospital Board of Trustees will have their board meeting at 5:30pm in the Community Room of the Hudnall Building.



Thursday, November 20, 2008
Emerald Coast Hospice Chaplain/Social Worker To present "Grief and the Holidays" on November 20th Gino Mayo, Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator, and Sherri Stone, Social Worker for Emerald Coast Hospice in Marianna will present the program "Grief and the Holidays" at the Jackson County Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, November 20th, at 10:00 am. The experience of grief can be overwhelming during the holidays when the loss of a loved one is felt more intensely. Holiday time can be very difficult for those still mourning the loss of a loved one. This program will assist you in celebrating the holidays and provide tips to assist you in effectively managing your grief. Come spend an hour with us and learn how to make the holidays a special time for you and your family. Call Gino Mayo, hospice chaplain, at 850-526-3577 for more information and directions.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Buffalo Soldiers of Marianna will be giving selected needy families the Thanksgiving boxes they have prepared.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Help the March of Dimes achieve their mission to give babies the chance of a happy, healthy life by attending an elegant cocktail reception to celebrate the Best of Tallahassee winners, wine tasting, music, and a live and silent auction. 6 PM: A variety of wine classes. 7PM: The Grand Wine Tasting Event. At the University Center Club, Florida State University. Tickets are $50 in advance and $75 at the door. For more information contact Eventions at 850 Last day for submissions to be entered for the D.A.R sponsored writing contest. Contest includes the DAR American History Essay Contest for grades 5-8 and the Christopher Columbus Essay for grades 9-12. For more information please contact Chipola Chapter, NSDAR American History Chairman Mary Robbins at snoopyxii60@hotmail.com or 209-4066.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Campbellton Senior Citizens meeting is scheduled at 6 p.m. in the Community Center. Ben Graves from Promised Land Farms will present an informative program on trees. Also, this will be a Christmas Luncheon. Each person is asked to bring a small gift under $10 for exchange along with a covered dish for the evening meal. For other information, call 263-8145.

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SundayThursday, November 213, 2008
Watercolor paintings by Michele Tabor Kimbrough Sunday Afternoon with the Arts, Chipola College Art Center, College St., Marianna, FL. Meet the Artists Nov 2, 15 pm.
Monday-Thursday, November 3-7, 2008
Sneads High Schools Homecoming Week- The SHS cheerleaders are hosting the annual Pirate Plunge community pep rally on Thursday, November 6th at 6:30pm in the new gym. Performances will be given by the JV and Varsity cheerleaders, the SHS band, and others. The 2008 homecoming court will be presented at this event and the evening will culminate with a special slide show presentation of scenes from throughout football season. All honor classes and alumni of both Sneads High School and Grand Ridge High School are invited and will be recognized. Admission is $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for students. If you have any questions, or would like further information, please contact Rhianna Dowling at 482-9004 ext. 249.
Wednesday-Saturday, November 5-15, 2008
The Buffalo Soldiers of Marianna will sponsor a Food Drive for needy families during the Thanksgiving Holidays. They are asking citizens to donate foodstuffs to go along with the turkeys they will donate. Bring donations to the McClain Community Center on Clay St., between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday. For more information call Aaron Granberry at 482-0353, Marvin Couch at 209-2314, Leon Kelly at 209-4310 or Willie Barnes at 209-1172.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Sharon Cox Property Appraiser 4th Annual "Appreciation BBQ"- "Famous Amos Morris" Boston Butt BBQ and trimmings along with entertainment from The Original Artists for your enjoyment located at the Fairgrounds in the Old AG Building, Hwy 90 West at 6:00pm. FREE!
Ted Walt Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12046 will meet at 2932 Madison St. (Corner of Madison and Putnam St.) at 6p.m. for a cover dish supper/business meeting to discuss the upcoming Veterans Parade and Buddy Poppy sale. For more information on joining the Veterans of Foreign Wars call 482-8140.
The William Dunaway Chapter, Florida Society, Sons of the American Revolution will meet at Jims Buffet and Grill with the Dutch Treat beginning at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in the S.A.R is invited to attend. For more information please call 850-594-6664.
Thursday-Friday, November 6-7, 2008
Paramores Pharmacy 50th Anniversary- To celebrate their 50th Anniversary Paramores Pharmacy would like to invite you to their Open House from 9am-5pm Thursday Friday. Anyone who has been an employee of Paramores Pharmacy is invited for a special reunion Friday afternoon at 5pm.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Laurence S. Pender, Principal of Sneads High School would like to cordially invite all graduates of Sneads High School and Grand Ridge School to attend an alumni reception at ten oclock in the morning. The reception will be held in the foyer of the school and guests are invited to view the collection of alumni photographs at this time.
Friday-Saturday, November 7-8, 2008
7th Annual Veterans Day Poker Run hosted by Pony Soldier and Cookie. FREE Tent/RV Camping, Live Band Friday and Saturday Nights, Food and Vendors, Saturday Poker Run starts and ends at The River Lounge Hwy 92, Clayhatchee, AL. FBO: 1200 hrs/ LBI 1700 hrs. Best/worst hand- Door Prizes, 50/50 Drawing. All proceeds support ANG Family Readiness Program. $10 per hand Free Run Patch. For more information call Pony at 334-692-9933.
10 Mile Long Yard Sale off Hwy 69 N. in Grand Ridge on Sand Ridge Rd. or Butler Rd. Plenty of signs will be showing the way as well. Yard sale begins at 7 a.m. Come for a day of fun. For more information call Sue Rudd at 592-1260.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Rocky Creek Baptist Church Fall Festival- Pastor Charles Williams and the entire Rocky Creek Baptist Church family invite you to join them at their Fall Festival from 3pm-7pm on the church grounds. There will be food, music, games and lots of fun and fellowship for everyone. This exciting event is being given as a gift of love- no charge. Dont miss out on a great time! The church is located just south of I-10, exit 142. Highway 71 S one mile, left on Rocky Creek Road, approximately 3 miles on the left. For more information, call 850-569-2591.
First United Methodist Church of Cottondale is having a huge Yard Sale from 7am-11am. The sale will be inside the Fellowship Hall as well as on the sidewalk outside! For more information call Sandra Tice 352-4732.
Gallery Talk hosted by The Artists Guild of Northwest Florida during their monthly meeting at Chipola Arts Center at Chipola College in Marianna, Florida. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this meeting featuring talks by local and regional artists regarding their work on exhibit at the Arts Center. Event will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until noon.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Harvest Day at First Baptist Church of Campbellton services start at 10:30am. Rev. Luther Pumphrey welcomes all! Gateway Messengers in Concert. Guest speaker is Rev. Ronnie Wright. Join them for a day of worship, music and fellowship. A covered dish lunch will be served following the service. Come and bring family friends.
Gospel Sing at the Lighthouse Community Church - The feature group will be the Walkers from Perry Fl. The sing will begin at 6 P.M. Everyone is invited. For more information please call 526-7763.
Sunday- Wednesday, November 9-12, 2008
First Baptist Church of Bascom welcomes Pastor Jack Daniels. Come hear the amazing story of Gods Grace of salvation that took him from the bottle to the Bible. Sunday morning services begin at 11 a.m. with nightly services beginning at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 4951 Basswood Rd.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Veterans Day Parade Hosted by the Ted Walt VFW Post 12046, Marianna, Florida. VFW Post #12046 and Ladies Auxiliary of Marianna will host a parade honoring veterans past and present, Line up will be at 2PM on Daniels St. at the old Marianna High School. No Entry Fee to participate. Please call 526-1880 before November 3rd for sign up information.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Jackson County Habitat Auction Smoked Steak Dinner will be held at Jackson County Agricultural Conference Center, 2741 Pennsylvania Avenue, Marianna, FL. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $5 for Auction only. Smoked Steak Dinner and Silent Auction @ 5:00pm. (Bidding on Silent Auction items can begin at 3:00pm) Live Auction @ 6:30pm. Volunteers Needed. Donated Items Accepted. For more information call Leslie Fuqua 4822187. Tickets can be purchased at the Thrift store, Melvin Eng., Georges Glass Tinting, Jackson County Vault Monument, or the Habitat Office.
Emerald Coast Hospice Chaplain/Social Worker To present "Grief and the Holidays" Gino Mayo, Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator, and Sherri Stone, Social Worker for Emerald Coast Hospice in Marianna will present the program "Grief and the Holidays" at the Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, November 13th, 1:30 pm. The experience of grief can be overwhelming during the holidays when the loss of a loved one is felt more intensely. Holiday time can be very difficult for those still mourning the loss of a loved one. This program will assist you in celebrating the holidays and provide tips to assist you in effectively managing your grief. Come spend an hour with us and learn how to make the holidays a special time for you and your family. Call Gino Mayo, hospice chaplain, at 850-526-3577 for more information and directions.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Jims Buffet and Grill is hosting a Dance at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 per person. Dinner from the buffet or from menu as priced. All proceeds will be donated. Come have fun. For more information call 526-4561.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Malone Pecan Festival Friday the 14th of November there will be a pecan pie contest; all entries will need to be at the Malone Town Hall before 12, so they can be judged. Saturday morning there will be a pecan pancake breakfast starting at 6:00am and the parade will start at ten. Entertainment will be the Thompsons and BlueGrass Pure Simple with Travis Perry from Dothan. The line up will be at the Malone High School. There will also be an art contest. Parade contacts: Dorothy Mathis 5692986, or Sallie Gibson 5692980 or 5692771. There is no fee for parade entries. Booth contacts: Flora or Ken Beard 5695644. Booths with electricity will be $35.00, without $30.00. Pecan pies will be for sale. For fun there will be pony rides and slides for the kids. They will have a pecan house owned by Gayle Hart and her son Jessie. They buy and sell pecans. Come out and enjoy the day!! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for best float will receive trophies. Pecan Festival sponsored by Optimist Club of Malone and Jackson County Tourist Council of Marianna.
Campbellton Senior Citizens are reminded to call in to Campbellton Town Hall and get on the list for the Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 15--this is an event which the Town of Campbellton does once a year for the seniors.
Tag a Live Christmas tree from 8am -5pm. Maphis Tree Farm is having a Fall sale on plants and other items at the Nursery and Gift Shop. Many items reduced. Bring the family and tag your Christmas tree. Fruit and Citrus trees, shrubs, hanging baskets, fall decorations, wreaths, silk arrangements, etc. Located at 814 Rattlebox Road Chipley, Florida. For more information call 638-8243.
Last day to submit the names of needy families for the Buffalo Soldiers of Marianna Thanksgiving food drive.
The North East Jackson County Optimist Club announces its Annual Childrens Christmas Fundraiser. Members of the club will sell BBQ plates during the Malone Pecan Festival. The plates which will consist of a shredded BBQ Boston Butt Sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, bread and a drink will go on sale at 10:30 a.m. All proceeds from this event will be used to purchase Christmas gifts for area children. For more information, contact Lisa Floyd at 850-573-7696.
Saturday-Sunday, November 15-16, 2008
Caverns Road Church of Christ will be hosting a Saturday Vacation Bible School. It will be more Christian fun than you can imagine in a half day! Festivities will include: Bible stories, singing, crafts, hay rides, horse rides, animals to visit with, snacks and lunch! Its free for all children ages 1-12 [6th grade].
St. James A.M.E Church located at 2391 Orange St. in Marianna will be celebrating "Membership Day Weekend." On Saturday the weekend celebration will kick off with a "March of the 50 States Program" in the lower auditorium beginning at 6:00 p.m. The celebration will conclude on Sunday with the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service. All are cordially invited to attend. For further information you may call 850-536-3440.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Fine Arts Series presents FSU Baroque Ensemble- Cello, Violin, and Flute, with Ryan A. Kasten on Harpsichord. 4:00pm at St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Marianna. Meet the Artists Reception follows this concert. Donations accepted for the Fine Arts Series.
Compass Lake in the Hills Fire Dept. hosting a spaghetti dinner from 1-5 p.m. on Nortek Blvd. Adults are $6.00 and children under 10 are $3.00. Take Out available. For information or tickets call 579-430 or Arty Penello at 579-5183 or 557-3554.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Jackson Hospital Finance Committee will have their Finance meeting at 5:30pm in the Community Room of the Hudnall Building.
Chipola Chapter, NSDAR will meet at Caverns Road Church of Christ, located one block north of the Jefferson Kelson intersection in Marianna. Social time begins at 11:10 with the opening ritual at 11:30 a.m. Debra Bush will bring the Native American program, "Living in Two Worlds." The Dutch Treat luncheon is $11 and reservations are needed so that caterer Brenda Shiver will know the amount of chicken casserole, etc. to prepare. For reservations please call Dorcas Jackson at 579-2103 or send an email to snoopyxii60@hotmail.com.
Cottondale Alford. For further information, you may call 579-4194 or 526-1951.
Monday-Friday, November 17-21, 2008
Salem Free Will Baptist Church will be hosting the Salem Association Area Wide Crusade. Services will begin each night at 7:00 p.m. The evangelist will be the Rev. Tim York, who pastors Woodbine Free Will Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee. There will be special singing nightly. Salem church is located at 2555 Kynesville Highway, just off Highway 231, between Cottondale and Alford. For more information call 579-4194 or 536-1951.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Jackson Hospital Board of Trustees will have their board meeting at 5:30pm in the Community Room of the Hudnall Building.



Thursday, November 20, 2008
Emerald Coast Hospice Chaplain/Social Worker To present "Grief and the Holidays" on November 20th Gino Mayo, Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator, and Sherri Stone, Social Worker for Emerald Coast Hospice in Marianna will present the program "Grief and the Holidays" at the Jackson County Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, November 20th, at 10:00 am. The experience of grief can be overwhelming during the holidays when the loss of a loved one is felt more intensely. Holiday time can be very difficult for those still mourning the loss of a loved one. This program will assist you in celebrating the holidays and provide tips to assist you in effectively managing your grief. Come spend an hour with us and learn how to make the holidays a special time for you and your family. Call Gino Mayo, hospice chaplain, at 850-526-3577 for more information and directions.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Buffalo Soldiers of Marianna will be giving selected needy families the Thanksgiving boxes they have prepared.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Help the March of Dimes achieve their mission to give babies the chance of a happy, healthy life by attending an elegant cocktail reception to celebrate the Best of Tallahassee winners, wine tasting, music, and a live and silent auction. 6 PM: A variety of wine classes. 7PM: The Grand Wine Tasting Event. At the University Center Club, Florida State University. Tickets are $50 in advance and $75 at the door. For more information contact Eventions at 850 Last day for submissions to be entered for the D.A.R sponsored writing contest. Contest includes the DAR American History Essay Contest for grades 5-8 and the Christopher Columbus Essay for grades 9-12. For more information please contact Chipola Chapter, NSDAR American History Chairman Mary Robbins at snoopyxii60@hotmail.com or 209-4066.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Campbellton Senior Citizens meeting is scheduled at 6 p.m. in the Community Center. Ben Graves from Promised Land Farms will present an informative program on trees. Also, this will be a Christmas Luncheon. Each person is asked to bring a small gift under $10 for exchange along with a covered dish for the evening meal. For other information, call 263-8145.

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Credibility is one of the most important factors in converting website visitors into enquirers. It's the nature of marketing pitches to make claims or promises about what you do and the results you can achieve. But getting website visitors to believe what you say is the key to generating more leads and expanding your online sales pipeline.

The following approaches to convert clicks into purchases are given to intensify your marketing credibility:

Strategy #1: Indicate the Reasons Why the Claim is true.

A specified explanation of the accuracy of the claim will enhance the sincerity of the messages according to persuasion expert Robert Cialdini of "Influence" fame.

e.g. If you pitch yourself as "The Lowest Priced Luggage Retailer in Australia", explain the reasons why this is so.

* Explain that you avail discounted bulk purchases and show pictures of the containers containing your purchases.

* Your warehouse is located in the suburbs, where you have a much lower rent and therefore lower overhead

* Expound the objective of selling at lower margins and the proposal of selling great volumes.

* Rationalise the lower price by pointing out that most of the business is through internet and that many costs are avoided.

Once you justified the factors behind, you will eventually attend to a pile of buyers. Note that products on sale or products offered at discounted price should also be explained clearly. I always remember one of the marketing clich?s of Jay Abraham which is "You can't discount your way out of a marketing problem; you need to educate your way out".

Strategy #2: Case Studies and Testimonials

If I could only use ONE credibility-boosting strategy, Case Studies / Testimonials would have to be it.

Case Studies are the prevailing examples or illustration of a specific instance that you or your product had passed on to the customer. Take note that buyers do not patronise the products alone, but most importantly the RESULTS.

Testimonial must come across as true and genuine. There are some websites that feature fake testimonials. They use flowery words as if copied from an award winning-script.

To get a simple but sincere testimonial, provide your customers with a few guiding questions and let them respond in their own words. This way the site will have authentic and true testimonials.

You should also remember that Testimonials and Case Studies have become a standard feature on many websites. They can be easily ignored by website visitors UNLESS you go to the trouble of "exponentialising" them.

You can "Exponentialise" a Testimonial or Case Study by:

* Include headlines.

* Displaying it in a Johnson Box

* Emphasise important words and results with vivid graphics.

* Posting pictures and audio or video streams.

* Put on view the particular famous trademarks and logos of clients.

* Exhibiting graphs, scanned documents, screenshots or visual images of results.

Strategy #3: Association Marks, Qualifications and Certifications

If you're a member of any professional associations or other groups, place their logo on your website. This implies some kind of standing in your industry and can even constiture a 3rd party endorsement of your company.

Some qualifications and certifications will be well know to your audience (e.g. ISO 9001). Others will be more obscure, so the onus is on you to EDUCATE prospects and clients about the certification. Here are some ideas to do that:

* Give the details of the certification and why you pursued it.

* Describe how you obtained it.

* Elaborate the standpoint of the certification (e.g. Marketing Results is one of only 16 Google Adwords Qualified Companies in Australia)

* Explain the benefit to the customer

Membership Certifications and qualifications are beneficial because they enhance the credibility of the site as represented and it's promoted by a 3rd party.

Strategy #4: Awards, Credits, or Acknowledgements

Holding an award will elevate your reputation and lift up your stand among other competitors. But obtaining one does not mean you do not need more improvements. Use this award as an inspiration to further render high quality products and services.

One example is the Combo IT's "Awards" page providing particulars of the awards they have won; the page also includes nomination to the prestigious
W Fast 100 list. Combo is highly respected not only because of the prestige of the awards, but the quality performance and services the company has executed.

Strategy #5: 3rd Party Verification Services

Verisign, the Better Business Bureau and HackerSafe are services that assure the legitimacy of the business policies and customer services. Look for the well-known ones with enough recognition for better credibility of your website.

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Last night was Round Two of the presidential debates, which I have to say I didn't find too terribly substantive. The wind-tossed and ruffled Tom Brokaw, however, did ask one question I found interesting: "Is health care a privilege, a right, or a responsibility?" Barring the first option -- which we knew neither candidate would choose -- the choice between the second two items seems to cause a possible semantic issue. For whomare we evaluating whether health care is a right or a responsibility? Is it a right for citizens to have health care, or their responsibility to find the ways and means of obtaining it? Or are we talking about the burden that's placed on governments to provide services to its population? The candidates' answers -- while, again, not terribly substantive in the five minutes they used to address the question-- demonstrated a fundamental difference between the two of them. McCain, in answering "responsibility," chose to respond to the question from the point of view of government's role, whereas Obama, in choosing "right," spoke to the concerns of people who need health care the most.

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