Community effort

As I have been reflecting these past many months regarding all the wonderful responses that have come from this community for "our own" Paul Farmer (Class of 1978, Hernando High School) and his No. 1 cause "Partners in Health," one of the many benefactors that stands out in my mind is Brooksville Regional Hospital and Kathy Burke, Corey Lively and Jo Nell Noe, in particular.

I know it has been a combined effort with so many in this community being involved (and thank goodness for each and every one), but when I look back on what has been provided through their efforts of providing the facility but also food and staff to serve and clean up, I know they went way beyond what was asked of them.

In retrospect, I know that good has come out of people from the tragedy that occurred in Haiti. It is hard to know where to begin the list; but this I do know, lessons are learned every day from giving of oneself for the betterment of our fellow man.

Dr. Farmer is a perfect example of what is right with this world.

Thank you once again, Tricia Bechtelheimer and your fabulous "crew" for caring so much. Your efforts have all been worthwhile and a great big thank you to corporate sponsors for coming aboard when there was a need.

And last, but by no means least, how could I ever forget the youth of this county? They stepped right up to the plate as always. To date, Challenger, Brooksville Elementary, Hernando High School and Suncoast Elementary have raised more than $8,000 in support of the Haiti earthquake relief. Way to go! Congratulations.

Bless each and every one of you.

Julia Jinkens

Brooksville