Friends and Associates

Sopchoppy Preservation & Improvement Association The purpose of SPIA is to preserve and enhance the easy living atmosphere and quality of life of the people of Sopchoppy and the surrounding area through fostering economic vitality and opportunity while preserving social, cultural, historic, and natural values.
Playing For Change  We are dedicated to creating positive change through music & arts education.  Imagine 
Calvin Jones Rick and Nelle met Calvin when he was seventeen years old.  Nelle wanted to adopt him but his parents still wanted him - - so we accepted just being dearest friends with him.  Calvin now is Production Associate and Technical Director for the Kronos Quartet
Sandy Tedder & Sammy Tedder Sandy and Sammy Tedder became two of our closest friends since we permanently moved to Sopchoppy in 1999.  Their incredible creativity and love of nature never cease to inspire us.  We treasure their presence in our lives.
Joe Hutto What can we say - - Joe Hutto.  Connected always in our hearts . . . miss you immensely deep in our souls.  Joe's new book,  The Light In High Places, is now published and available for purchase (click his name to link to Amazon).  After you purchase his book, just google him!
Joan Matey Joan Matey is a freelance artist, actress, program/event developer, and fabricator of unusual objects. Thank you Joan and Randy for traveling through life together with us.
Slim Fatz Grammy nominated "Slim Fatz" (Michael) captured us several years ago with his gentle humbleness.  Slim is so grateful for his many talents from songwriting, performing and painting and always says thank you.  Thank You Slim.
John Kurzweg How long do you have to know someone to call them an "old" friend?  Well John, it's been that long!  Remember, we knew you before you were a multi-platinum record producer and we have the stories.
Hanowell Photo  Our daughter encouraged us to meet Peter and Robin.  As she said, "Mom, they are y'alls kind of people."  The Hanowells assembled and directed our camera crew for our 5th Episode of From The Heart Music Hour.  They are excellent camera operators.  Everytime I asked how things were going, they confidentially assured me with "Wonderful."  We loved working with them.  Our daughter was right and knows us well!