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October 2013Volume 8/Number 2

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The Racial Harmony and Cultural Awareness Task Force members, Front rowleft to right: Pamela Calero, Lory Coffey, Sheila Storlie, Violet Merian, Traci Brown, Gerry Brent, Sonya Dabri-Nasser, Jeannine Robbins, Ire Bethea, Stan Creel. Back row left to right: Peggy Hostetler, Lt. Corey Taylor,Delphine Herbert, Jan Hathaway, Angela Lomax, Karen Jensen, Scott Hackmyer, Rose Cohen, Stan Saint Louis.The Racial Harmony and Cultural Awareness Task Force was formed in 2003 by Ocala City CouncilwomanMary Sue Rich. Now in its tenth year, One Ocala One America & Cultural Festival has became the major culturalevent in Ocala. It takes place annually for 4-5 days in early October. (Photo courtesy of The City of Ocala)

Mission Statement: Promoting a community of inclusiveness while celebrating Racial and Cultural Heritage.

This committee meets the third Wednesday of each month in the Ocala Police Department Community Room at10:00AM. All visitors are welcome and encouraged to join us for these meetings. Looking to get your culture, heri-tage, etc. involved in the community... we would like to speak with you! This committee meets with a purpose tobring positive awareness and change to our community in reference to race and culture through study circles andevents. Call 352-629-8444 for more information.

Congratulations on your Tenth Anniversary! Unite sends many thanks to you for your

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City of OcalaRacial Harmony & Cultural Awareness Task Force

The Honorable Mary S. Rich, Chair

Communication Is The Key



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(NAPSI)—High blood pressure

can greatly increase your risk for heart disease and stroke, butthere’s good news if you are liv-ing with this condition. In additionto medication, there are proactivesteps you can take to controlyour blood pressure and helpimprove your heart health.

Certain populations, such aswomen and African-Americans,are at greater risk for high bloodpressure, also known as hyper-

tension, according to the Ameri-can Heart Association. After theage of 65, a higher percentage of women have hypertension ascompared to men. Additionally,approximately 40 percent of Afri-can-American women have highblood pressure. Higher rates of obesity and diabetes, comparedto other groups, also put African- Americans at greater risk for highblood pressure and heart dis-ease.

Other risk factors, such as familyhistory, advanced age, lack of physical activity and poor diet—especially one that includes toomuch salt—can also contribute tohigh blood pressure.

Tips For Taking Control

Take control of your blood pres-sure with these six tips from the American Heart Association thatare good for your heart and brain:

1. De-stress. Take a break fromwork and listen to relaxing musicor meditate.

2. Fit in physical activity. Regu-lar, moderate-to-vigorous physi-cal activity can help keep your blood pressure and cholesterol atheart-healthy levels and help youmaintain a healthy weight. Walk-

Tips To Control High Blood Pressure

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ing is a great way to get started,

but also consider jogging, yoga or a cardio class.

3. Eat heart-healthy foods.Healthy foods give you more en-ergy, keep your brain fed and helpprevent other health problems. If you’ve got to “eat on the run,”choose nutritious snacks.

4. Reduce your sodium intake.Eating too many salty foods canlead to high blood pressure. The

average American consumesmore than twice the 1,500 milli-grams recommended by the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association.More than 75 percent of the

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Lucius GanttCynthia A. Wilson-Graham

Sheila D. Hagins Annie Kate Gaskins Laws

Dr. James R. Williams

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Father’s Eyes

His ears were his eyes, but you wouldnever know.

He lived life to the fullest ‘til histime to go.

He taught eleven children how tosurvive and live.

He instilled in us a love and wisdom,that only he could give.

Laughter filled his lips, and he couldmake us smile.

Always an encouraging word to assure usthat hard times would only last

a little while.

We did not have lots of money,but we had lots of love.

He’s gone on now to be with the Lord,and now resides in heaven above.

I’m sure he’s watching over us as hedoes his heavenly chores.

Saying, “Thank you Father for the little onesYou blessed me with

and whom I do adore.”

Our lives were not shortchanged becauseour father was blind.

He will always remain a legendin our hearts and minds . . .

His deeds of love made us appreciate the small things we are able to do,and savor the hugs and kisses that he supplied us with too.

Although his ears were his eyes, you wouldnever know.

He lived life to the fullest ‘til histime to go.

In Remembrance of My Father Rufus Hagins, Sr.

By Valarie E. Hagins TateJune 16, 1998



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EDUCATION

County Extension service classes offeredOct. 2: Who Gets the Pie Plate?

Who Gets the Rod and Reel?Ease the emotional process of passing on cherished family pos-sessions by learning how tostrategize for positive emotionaland financial health. Program willbe held at the Belleview PublicLibrary (13145 SE Highway 484,Belleview) from 10:30 a.m.-noon.Register by Sept. 25 by calling352-438-2500.

Oct. 12: Frauds, Scams and

Identity TheftThis program provides consum-ers with information about detect-ing and avoiding fraud and de-ception. Participants will learnhow to exercise their rights if theybecome a victim. Attend this in-formative program at the ReddickPublic Library (15150 NWGainesville Road) from 2:30-4p.m. Register by Oct. 4 at 352-438-2566.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. –

Marion County UF/IFASExtension Service is offering re-search-based education to helpresidents navigate family and fi-nancial issues. The followingclasses are free and offered inSeptember and October. For more information, call 352-671-8400 or visitwww.marioncountyfl.org/extensionservice.htm.

Sept. 28: Frauds, Scams and

Identity TheftThis program provides consum-ers with information about detect-ing and avoiding fraud and de-ception. Participants will learnhow to exercise their rights if theybecome a victim. Attend this in-formative program at Forest Pub-lic Library (905 South Highway314A, Ocklawaha) from 1-2:30p.m. and learn how to protectyourself. Register by Sept. 20 bycalling 352-438-2540.

Tutoring no longer offered

MARION COUNTY - For thepast eight years, eligible

students have been offered freetutoring services through the TitleOne Office of Marion County Pub-lic Schools.

Because the State of Florida didnot renew its participation in thelaw requiring districts to offer the

Supplemental Educational Ser-vices (SES) program, these tutor-ing services are not being offeredfor the 2013-14 school year.

If students need additional tutor-ing opportunities, parents haveother options including:

● Some schools offer after-schooltutoring programs. Parents might

consider contacting the school for more details;

● Howard Academy CommunityCenter (part of Marion CountyPublic Schools) in Ocala offersfree tutoring programs for stu-dents. Parents can speak withLaresa Scott by calling 671-4175;or

● Private tutoring services areoffered by various companies inMarion County. Parents are wel-come to contact these companiesat their own expense.

For more information, contact theTitle One office of Marion CountyPublic Schools at 352.671.4171.■

Oct. 26 Older Adults and Im-

portant ConversationsDoes anyone know if you have awill? Do they have a clear under-standing of your health, the medi-cations you take or the names of your doctors? If they don’t knowthe answers to these questions,when should you “let them in?”This program will teach you howto initiate a dialogue. The pro-gram will be held at Forest PublicLibrary (905 S. Highway 314A,Ocklawaha) from 1-2:30 p.m.

Register by Oct. 20 by calling352-438-2540. ■

Careers andColleges Expo

Set for Thursday,September 26

MARION COUNTY – MarionCounty Public Schools and

the College of Central Floridapresent Careers and CollegesExpo 2013 on Thursday, Sep-tember 26 from 5:30PM – 8PM.

The event, sponsored by coun-selors at all Marion County publichigh schools and CF, takes placein Gymnasium Building 6 at theCollege of Central Florida locatedat 3001 SW College Road inOcala.

Representatives from over 80educational institutions, busi-nesses, professional and govern-ment organizations, and the mili-tary will be on-hand, sharingvaluable information with all areahigh school students and their families.

ExpoContinued on Page 26

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Faces from the past

Cultural Diversity Council Meetings

The Cultural Diversity Council meets at 4:00 p.m. on the thirdWednesday of each month. For further information please call RoseCohen at 671-7711.

Caribbean-American Alliance of Florida Meetings

The Caribbean-American Alliance of Florida (CAAFL) meets at 1 p.m. every 3rd Saturday of each month at Silver Springs. For moreinformation, please call (352) 502-4723. Ualthan Bigby, President.

Fessenden School Alumni MeetingsFessenden School Alumni Inc. meets at 3:30 p.m. every 4th Mon-day of the month (except May we meet the 3rd Monday) at theLillian Bryant Community Center, 2200 NW 17th Pl, Ocala. CallRev. Joseph S. McFadden Sr. at (352) 497-0219.

African American Multicultural Association Meetings

African American Multicultural Association meets second Saturdayof each month at 3:00 p.m. at the Silver Spring Shores CommunityCenter, 590 Silver Road, Ocala. Call (352) 687-1274.

Racial Harmony Task Force MeetingsRacial Harmony Task Force meets at 10 a.m. every 3rd Wednesdayof each month. The meeting will be held at Ocala Police Depart-ment Community Room. For more information or to attend the task force meeting, contact Stan Creel at 629-8444.

FAMU Alumni Meetings

The Marion County FAMU Alumni Association meeting is every1st Tuesday at Howard Academy Community Center, at 5:30 p.m.For more information, contact President Ann McKinney at 307-6905 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Concerned Citizens for Chatmire Meetings

Concerned Citizens for Chatmire meets at 7:00 p.m. every 1st Mon-

day of each month at Chatmire Community Center, 19789 SW107th Place, Dunnellon. Membership is open to everyone. Dues are$10. For more information, call Cathy Redd at 489-2677.

Young Ladies of Poise (YLOP) Meetings

Young Ladies of Poise (YLOP) meets second and fourth Saturdaysof each month at 11 a.m. at Howard Academy Community Center,306 NW Seventh Avenue, Ocala. For more information, callTiAnna Greene at 286-5054 or by e-mail at [email protected].

VFW Brady-Owens Post 7193

Veterans of Foreign Wars Brady-Owens Post 7193 will meet at theMt. Moriah Church Annex, 55 SW 3rd Ave, Ocala on the secondThursday each month at 7 p.m. All veterans are invited to attend.

VFW Reminder This is a reminder that the Veteransof Foreign Wars (VFW) Brady-Owens Post 7193 monthly regular meeting will be held on the secondThursday of each month at 7:00p.m. at the Mt. Moriah Church An-

nex, 55 SW 3rd Ave., Ocala. Theauxiliary will meet at 5:30 p.m. AllVeterans and those wishing to as-sist Veterans are welcomed to at-tend. For more information, callCommander James Curley at 817-1654 or visit www.vfw7193.org. ■

Mr. Soul & the Soul Makers, left to right are: James Allen,Keyboard, Kelvin Henderson, Trumpet, Leo Seabrooks, Trombone, Jason“Teddy” Brown, Drums, David Shirley, Lead Guitar and Morocco, JohnNelson, Tenor Saxophone, Willie “Snake” Jackson, Trombone, DennisPorter, Bass Guitar and Clarence Robinson, Singer. The Band began in1966. Allen, Seabrooks and Nelson are graduates of Howard AcademyHigh School in Monticello, Florida. This photo was taken in Jacksonville,Florida in 1967. This picture is from the files of John R. Nelson, Sr.



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By Cynthia A. Wilson-GrahamUnite Contributing Writer

On the 50th anniversary of the1963 March on Washington

for Jobs and Freedom and MartinLuther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream”speech, Dorrick Nurse, Maria Ra-mirez and Delphine Herbert of Marions for Peace organized a“Pathways To Citizenship” rally for those living in fear of being “torn”apart from their family.

Loretta Jenkins, the president of the Marion County Branch of theNAACP, gave the analogy for those gathered “to imagine thatthey were in Washington DC., tomarch on the 50th Anniversary of the MLK Speech. She also statedthat Rev. Reginald Willis, 2nd VicePresident of the Marion Countybranch of the NAACP, was inWashington D.C. with members of the Youth Branch of the NAACP.

“May we all realizein Him, wehave the opportunities to do theright thing towards immigrationreform,” said Rev. Leroy Chan-dler, pastor of the New St. PaulChurch in Flemington.

“The more you let a problem go -the longer it takes to fix it,”Said Rev. Bruce Seaman, coordi-nator of Awake Marion served asmoderator for the event.

“ As you know, unless you are aNative American, for the most partwe are all Immigrants or childrenor grandchildren of Immigrant, sothis issue effects all of us, in oneway of another,” said Lourdes Vil-laneuva, director of advocacy for the Redlands Christian Migrant Association. “Ask the House lead-ership to give us a vote with apath to earned citizenship. We

must demand equal opportunitiesfrom the House of Representa-tives, to Congress to the Presidentto take action.”

Laura Coache, of the Farmwork-ers Association and the FloridaImmigrant Coalition (FLIC) statedshe came here six years ago andwas faced with deportation. Shehopes the House take action sopeople can stop living in fear.

“We should embrace other comingfrom other countries because theybring new ideas, strong faith andwork ethic,” said Rev. Bob Miller.

“One of the scariest places in Af-rica, people are risking everythingto come to this country, Guatema-lan, Argentineans, people fromEurope, Russia, China, there arepeople from everywhere, so this is

not even a white, brown, blackissues, this is an issue of human-ity,” said immigration attorney Al-exandra Kennedy.

“Please raise your voices andvote. We are dealing with a issueof humanity, not race.

Rev. Gilbert Lubin, pastor of Eglise Baptise Philadelphie, said‘’We are all here to unite in theUnited States of America.”

“We must work together to endprofiling. It begins with us,” said Angela Lomax of the Racial Har-mony Task Force.

Marihelen Wheeler said as aneducator, she works with studentsthrough art because art is alanguage that all people under-stand. ■

Marion Oaks Rally Held On Immigration Reform

Laura Coache, left, speaks to Lourdes Villaneuva, director of advo-cacy for the Redlands Christian Migrant Association, which helps the ruralpoor, during the Building A Dream - Seeking Immigration Justice Rally atthe Marion Oaks, FL community center on Aug. 24. See more photo-graphs on Page 16. (Photos by Cynthia A. Wilson-Graham)



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Nathaniel Hawthorne Joneswas a physician and surgeon.

He was born August 13, 1897 inLive Oak, Florida, the son of Wil-liam and Mellie Mattair Jones, andgrandson of Boston and MarandaJones. He graduated from FloridaMemorial College, received his ABdegree at Morehouse College in1922 and his medical degree fromMeharry Medical College in Nash-ville, Tenn., in 1926. He did hisinternship at George W. HubbardHospital in Nashville.

The following year Doctor Jonesreturned to Florida and becameengaged in practice at Ocala. Hepractice there until his death in1970.

For many years the Doctor hasbeen active in the deliberations of the local and state medical socie-ties. He was a Masonic Mason

and member of the Knights of Pythias, the American Legion, theOmega Psi Phi Fraternity and heand his wife were members of theMt. Zion African Methodist Episco-pal Church. It was in 1928, theyear in which he became engagedin practice at Ocala, that Dr. Na-thaniel H. Jones was united inmarriage to Daisy Akins, who wasborn in Fulton County, Georgia,daughter of Robert and Sateria(maiden name unknown) Aikens.

They had one daughter, OliviaChristine. Doctor and Mrs. Joneswere active in church work and for years the Doctor served the con-gregation of the Mt. Zion Churchas a member of the Board of Trus-tees, Treasurer and Steward. Heserved as state chairman of theNegro Tuberculosis Association,president of the Florida StateMedical, Dental and Pharmaceuti-

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Dr. N. H. Jones

Association, president of the Flor-ida A&M University Clinical Asso-ciation, and president of the Cen-

tral Florida Medical, Dental andPharmaceutical Association. Hewas affiliated with the NationalMedical Association, the American Academy of General Practice, theFlorida State Medical, Dental andPharmaceutical Association andthe Marion County Medical Soci-ety. He also served as chairman of the Advisory committee of the Ne-gro schools in the Ocala district.

Daisy died Dec 16, 1973 in Ocala

Florida and was buried in theChestnut Cemetery in Ocala of Marion County. (informationcomes from death certificate)

He was a World War I veteran of the U.S. Army.

According to his World War I DraftCard, Jones indicates that he reg-istered September 12, 1918. He

was age 19 with a home addressof Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Listed as a student, not employedand as single with no dependents.It describes him as tall height, andhaving grey eyes and black hair color.

He was the first black doctor onthe staff of Munroe Memorial Hos-pital [now Munroe Regional Medi-cal Center].

He was one of the founding part-ners of Freewill Hospital for Afri-can Americans, which opened in1940. Located on West Broadwayand Pine Street. It was later de-molished.

Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary Schoolis named in his honor. Dr. N. H.Jones was originally opened in1960 as a neighborhood school,NH Jones Upper Elementary. In

1995, it became a magnet schooland the name was changed to Dr.NH Jones Elementary School, aacademy of Mathematics, Scienceand Technology.

Doctor Jones was tireless in hisgreat service as a doctor to thepeople of Marion County.

Jones died in 1970 and is buriedin Chestnut Cemetery. ■

Sources: Dr NH Jones ElementarySchool website; Ocala Star Ban-ner Archives; “The Struggle for Survival”, 1977; WWI draft cardrecords; Census records

If you need help with your familyresearch, no matter what race youare, please email me and I'll dowhat I can. [email protected]

Doctor Nathaniel Hawthorne Jones

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be given in the categories of indi-vidual, business, nonprofit andunsung hero.

● Wednesday, October 9The Musical at the MTI Audito-rium, 1614 E. Fort King St.,Ocala. Music and dance festivalwith a theme of racial harmonyand cultural awareness from 6:00to 8:00 p.m.

● Thursday, October 10

KIDS (Kids Investing in DiversitySocially) activity at E.D. CroskeyRecreation Center, 1510 NW 4thSt., Ocala, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

● Friday, October 11Movie in the Park, Citizens’ Circleoutside of the Ocala City Hall, 151SE Osceola Ave., Ocala. Movie“42” will be shown at Dusk or ap-proximately 8:00 p.m. Pleasebring your own blanket or lawnchairs and enjoy a free night’sentertainment.

● Saturday, October 12Ocala Cultural Festival at Citi-zens’ Circle outside of the OcalaCity Hall, 151 SE Osceola Ave.,Ocala, provides a venue to show-case the food, music and crafts of the various cultures within our community. Features live enter-tainment from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. atCitizens’ Circle.

The Racial Harmony and Cultural

Awareness Task Force is lookingfor quality and unique culturallybased vendors, entertainment,local organizations and demon-strators for the Ocala CulturalFestival. If anyone has any con-tacts or ideas, please send theinformation to Stan Creel [email protected] or 828 NE 8th Avenue Ocala, FL 34470. ■

Circle outside of Ocala City Halland a KIDS (Kids Investing in Di-versity Socially) activity Thursdayat the E.D. Croskey RecreationCenter.

For more additional informationabout Cultural Festival, or other events, call the city’s Recreationand Parks at 629-8444.

For a listing of the week’s activi-

ties, see the following schedule.

● Tuesday, October 8Prayer Breakfast/Diversity Awardsat Ocala Hilton, 3600 SW 36th Ave., Ocala at 8:00 a.m., by invi-tation only. Winners of the 2013Mary Sue Rich Racial Harmonyand Cultural Awareness awardswill be announced during the pro-gram. Four Diversity Awards will

V ENDORS AND PERFORM- ERS are wanted for several

events being held October 8-12for the City of Ocala One OcalaOne America Week, to highlightthe cultural diversity of our com-munity through music, dance, art,storytelling and more.

One Ocala One America bringstogether cultural, community,business, civic, religious and

school-based organizations tohost events that combat bias andpromote a respect for diversity.

The week of free activities, sched-uled from Tuesday October 8through Saturday October 12,includes events like a prayer breakfast (invitation only) at OcalaHilton on Tuesday, a musical trib-ute on Wednesday at Citizens’

Fest aims to showcase different cultures

Councilwomen Mary Sue Rich speaks at the annual Cul-tural Festival at the Downtown Ocala square in 2008. The Cultural Festivalis a FREE family event which provides entertainment, activities, services,information and fun for all ages. (Photo courtesy of The City of Ocala)



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Hospice of Marion County Announces NewDirector of Clinical Programs

Ocala, FL- Amy Meiers, MHA,RN, and has been promoted

to Hospice of Marion County’s(HMC) senior leadership team asDirector of Clinical Programs.She will oversee all the clinicalteams as well as the four hospicehouses.

Meiers joined HMC in 2010 as aclinical coordinator overseeingcare for hospice patients in as-sisted living facilities. Her impres-sive nursing and clinical manage-ment background includes experi-ence in skilled nursing facilities,

an assisted living center, a long-term care/rehabilitation facilityand supervision over a palliativecare unit.

With dual bachelors’ degrees inhealth planning and businessmanagement, a master’s degreein health administration with aspecialty in gerontology, Amy’sextensive qualifications have well-prepared her for her new role.

HMC is the county’s not-for-profithospice and is recognizing its 30thanniversary, providing excellentend-of-life care for our communitysince 1983. ■

VolunteersneededThe pre-hospice program Transi-tions is in need of volunteers for respite care, friendship, transpor-tation, errands, or food prepara-tion.

Transitions is a free communityservice available to anyone with alife-limiting illness. The programoffers assistance during or after medical treatment for serious ill-nesses. Specially trained staff andvolunteers provide supportive ser-vices to clients and their families.

Transitions services are availableat no charge. Anyone with a life-limiting illness is eligible. Servicesare provided to patients in their

own home, nursing home or as-sisted living facility.

Please call Donna Shaffer at 854-5200 for details. ■

Should you live to see the close of this year, what can you say of your past year’s record? Will itmeet heaven’s approval?

Amy Meiers

“After providing nursing and man-agement in a variety of settings, Ibelieve working in hospice is acalling,” says Meiers. “I feel privi-leged to pursue this opportunityand I could not ask for a better team to work with every day.”

It’s that time again!!!!Kiss The Horse

Ocala , FL- The Fifth Annual Kissthe Horse for Literacy finale willtake place on Nov. 16, 2013 atMikosz Show Horses (off StateRoad 200, behind Lemieux Jewel-ers) from 11am-2pm.

Advance ticket prices are as fol-lows: $10 for adults, $5 for ages11-18, free for ages 10 and under.Hamburgers, hot dogs and bever-ages will be available for pur-chase. There will be children’sactivities and $5 pony rides.

Kiss the Horse is a campaign for literacy. Prominent local businessand community leaders are

“nominated” to campaign for thehonor of Kissing the Horse. Thecandidate who raises the mostmoney has the distinguishedhonor of smooching a beautifullocal horse.

“We are raising money to continuethe mission of the MCLC,” saidExecutive Director Karen Hill. “Inthis economy, everyone can affordto participate in this fundraiser bycasting a vote for a minimum $1donation.”

For more information, call theMCLC office at 352-690-7323. ■

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ENTERTAINMENT

By Lucius GanttUnite Contributing Writer

Gospel music artist ReneeStrong is quickly rising to the

top of America’s favorite gospelsingers and her music is toppinggospel music playlists!

The Bobby Jones Countdown, thenation’s number one syndicatedgospel countdown radio show hasselected Strong’s newest release,

“After the Rain”, as the Power Pickof the Month!

Rick Joyner, host of The Rick Joy-ner Experience and Producer of The Bobby Jones Gospel Count-down says, “"After The Rain" byRenee Strong is a fresh gospelgroove with a message of encour-agement for all ages. Just listenand try to not bob your head. Im-possible!"

Renee Strong is an Atlanta native,a wife and mother that has takenthe Gospel World by storm! Theformer Florida A&M Universitystudent is finally getting nationaland international recognition as asongwriter, and co-founder of Take Note Entertainment. Reneéand producer Wirlie Morris suc-cessfully built a catalog of hitsongs of gospel music and vari-ous other genres in the U.S.Europe and Japan.

“I really feel blessed,” said Reneeabout her new single being so wellreceived. “My singing and writingis all about God’s will.”

God also blessed Reneé to con-tribute to the projects of many major artists. Her writing ability wasshowcased in movies and playslike her song "Step Aside", a song

Strong Song Is “Pick of the Month”

co-written by Reneé for Tyler Perry's "Daddy's Little Girls", andher theatrical stage play song,"What's Done in the Dark", wassang by both Tamela Mann andYolanda Adams.

Quotes and comments about“After The Rain” have flowed fromradio executives and radio sta-tions across America.

Atlanta, Georgia station WYZE

says “After The Rain is a greatsong”, Augusta, Georgia’sWAAW said, “We love this song!”and WHNU in New Haven, Con-necticut said, “Our listeners reallylike it!”

“After The Rain” will be featuredregularly on the Bobby JonesGospel Countdown Show starting

StrongContinued on Page 26

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ment to benefit families in theMarion County area through

Ocala Utilities Services Weatheri-zation Project is scheduled for October 5 at Ocala Municipal Golf Course.

Tee-time is set for 8:30 a.m. witha shotgun start to follow. Entryfees are $160 per team ($40 per person) which includes greenfees, cart fee, a lunch and prizesfor closest to pin, most accuratedrive and longest.

For more information, contactChad Lynch at 351-6636 or [email protected] or Mel Pooleat 351-6626 or [email protected]. ■

Archery classesoffered in RecProgram

OCALA -- The city of Ocala

Free archery lessons will beoffered once a week from Sep-tember 12 to October 31 by thecity of Ocala Recreation andParks Department. The lessons,held every Thursday during thistime period, from 4 to 5 p.m. atthe Lillian Bryant Community Cen-ter, 2200 NW 17th Place, Ocala.

The cost is $15 and all materialsare provided. To register on-lineplease visit: www.ocalafl.org/RecPark. For more information,call Kelvin Richardson at 629-8390. ■



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Photos taken byCynthia A. Wilson-GrahamABOVE: Rev. Bruce Seaman of Awake Marionserved as moderator for the event, which was enti-tled: “Building the Dream - A MLK Jr. and Immigra-tion Justice Rally” at Marion Oaks, FL on Saturday August 24, 2013. The rally drew a diverse crowd,both locally and from out of town.

BELOW: Rev. Leroy Chandler , pastor of NewSaint Paul Church of Micanopy (Flemington)speaking at rally in support of immigration reform atMarion Oaks, FL community center on Saturday Au-gust 24, 2013.

ABOVE: Angela Lomax of City of Ocala RacialHarmony Task Force addresses the many whogathered outside the Marion Oaks Community Center during the immigration reform rally on Saturday, Au-gust 24, 2013.

BELOW: Immigration Law Atty. Alexandra Ken-nedy speaking in support of comprehensive immigra-tion reform at Marion Oaks, FL community center onSaturday August 24, 2013. The rally featuredspeeches from immigration rights advocates, labor leaders, faith organizations and community leaders.

See more photos on Page 36

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Ocala, Florida — Debra “Dee”M. Lecorn, customer service

representative with Benefit Advi-sors, Inc. has successfully com-pleted the State of Florida 2-15Resident Life, Health, and Vari-able Annuity License exam.

The 2-15 Resident License allowsan individual to represent a healthmaintenance organization or, asto health insurance only, an in-surer transacting health insur-

ance, insurance against lossthrough sickness or accidentalbodily injury.

She can also represent an insurer as to life insurance and annuitycontracts, including agents ap-pointed to transact life insurance,fixed-dollar annuity contracts, or variable contracts by the sameinsurer. Annuity contracts, includ-ing, but not limited to, fixed or variable annuity contracts; thegranting of endowment benefits,

additional benefits in event of death or dismemberment by acci-dent or accidental means, addi-tional benefits in the event of theinsured’s disability; and optionalmodes of settlement of proceedsof life insurance.

engagement practices in Florida.For five (5) consecutive years,Benefit Advisors has been namedone of Florida’s “Best Companiesto Work For” by Florida Trendmagazine.

For more information, visit https://www.benefit-advisors.com/

Ms. Lecorn was referred by Work-force Connection and hired follow-ing completion of a successful on-the-job (OJT) training program. ■

About Benefit AdvisorsBenefit Advisors provides excel-lent, forward-looking, and in-depthanalysis on employee benefits,HR compliance and employee

Benefit Advisors Employee Training Successful

Benefit Advisors EmployeeObamacare Certified

Ocala, FL — Vicki L. Graves,GBDS, Regional Sales Director with Benefit Advisors, Inc., hassuccessfully completed the Na-tional Association of Health Un-derwriters (NAHU) professionaldevelopment course on the Pa-tient Protection and AffordableCare Act (PPACA).

The PPACA Certification Coursewas developed by experts in bothPPACA and employment law.Completion of this high-level, ten-module course ensures Gravesunderstands the key technicalcomponents of PPACA and is pre-pared to counsel clients on up-coming required healthcarechanges and new options andrequirements for health plans.

The course includes an overview

and details of all current regula-tions. Graves learned what isneeded to comply with the newlaw and how the market is likely tochange over the next few years.She is able to develop client-specific timelines and advise cli-ents in planning for the future. ■

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Benefit Advisors provides excel-lent, forward-looking, and in-depthanalysis on employee benefits,HR compliance and employeeengagement practices in Florida.For five (5) consecutive years,Benefit Advisors has been namedone of Florida’s “Best Companiesto Work For”, by Florida Trendmagazine.

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The reason for her confidence isthe Lady Patriots have a talentedgroup of players returning in

2013.

Brittney Brown, Raveen Gol-ston, Lauren Powell and HaleyBeckham return from last year’s35-8, Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA)championship squad that finishedsixth in the nation in NationalJunior College Athletic Associa-tion (NJCAA) Division I Women’sNational Volleyball ChampionshipTournament in West Plains, Mo.

Right Side Hitter WilmarysRamos joins the team from Uni-versity of Puerto Rico.

Rounding out the Patriot roster are newcomers, including fresh-mans Jasmyn Perry (outsidehitter), Jorddalys Santos(libero), Mariah Robertson(outside hitter), Marina Adami

(setter), Martyna Zysk (mid-blocker), Cristina Llorens(outside hitter ), Amanda Saun-

ders (right hitter), Megan Baker (mid-blocker) and DonjaneSmith (mid-blocker).

The Patriots Women’s Volleyballseason is under way. CoachesFlavia Sequeria and PauloMarion. In only their 3rd year of existence, the Patriots enteredthe season ranked fifth in the pre-season NJCAA Division I nationalpolls.

See you at the game.

For more information regardingPatriots upcoming games, ticketspecials, promotions and specialevents, visit website:www.CFPatriot.com. ■

LOTS OF LUCK TEAMON TO VICTORY!

SPORTS

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Central Florida Patriots

Coach: Flavia Siqueria/ 3rd year

2012 record: 35-8, FCSAA StateChampions and 6th at NJCAANational Tournament

Key Players Returning: BrittneyBrown, Soph., Mid-Blocker;Raveen Golston, Soph., O/S Hit-ter.

Top newcomers: Jasmyn Perry,Fr., O/S Hitter; Amanda Saun-ders, Fr., Right Side Hitter, Jord-dalys Santos, Fr., Libero, Marina Adami, Fr., Setter.

Central Florida volleyball coachFlavia Siqueria is confident thather team can make it back to theNational Tournament for a thirdseason in a row.

Area volleyball team look for continued success

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL SQUAD — The College of Central Florida Patriots women’s squad, left to right,first row: Brittney Brown and Raveen Golston. Secondrow: Wilmarys Ramos, Jorddalys Santos, Cristina

Llorens, Donjane Smith, Lauren Powell, MartynaZysk, Marina Adami, Jasmyn Perry, Mariah Roberson,Megan Baker, Haley Beckham and Amanda Saun-ders. (Courtesy of College of Central Florida)



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OnoinOngoing Events

Marion County Democratic Partymeets 7 p.m. on the first Mondayof each month at the MarionCounty Democratic Headquarters601-605 SW 1st Ave., Ocala. Oneblock south of the Post Office. For more information contact MarionCounty Democratic Headquartersat 402-9494 or 690-1746 or [email protected] or visitwww.mariondems.org.

The Marion County Alumni As-

sociation of Bethune-CookmanUniversity chapter meetings areheld every 1st Tuesday at theHoward Academy Resource Cen-terat 6PM. For more informationcontact Felita Kingcade, Chapter President at (352) 653-7696 or byemail at [email protected].

Young Ladies of Poise (YLOP)meets second and fourth Satur-days of each month at 11 a.m. atHoward Academy Community

Center, 306 NW Seventh Avenue,Ocala. For more information, callTiAnna Greene at 286-5054 or bye-mail at [email protected] or [email protected].

Zumba Exercise!: Come out andenjoy Zumba exercise class anddance to get fit. Come and join usevery Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. anddance to get fit. Come and join usevery Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. andSaturday at 8:30 a.m. and 9:45

a.m. at the Edward D. CroskeyRecreation Center, 1510 N.W. 4thSt., Ocala. Class Prices, Pay Per Class $5 or $35 for 10 classes.Those 10 classes must be usedwithin 3 months of the purchasedate. For more information contact Angie Mazariegos at 352-208-9144or visit her at www.facebook.com/FreshZumba.

Friday, Sept. 20

Saturday, Sept. 21We're having a Yard Sale! MarionCounty Literacy Council, Inc.Sept. 20 & 21 at Marion CountyLiteracy Council, Inc. 120 SW 5thStreet Ocala, FL 34471. Pleasehelp us by donating your wanteditems. Clothing, furniture, electron-ics, toys, and misc. Remember,one man's junk is another man'streasure. We will be collectingitems now until Sept., 2013. For

more information call 352-690-7323.

Sunday, Sept. 22

Habitat of Humanity of MarionCounty’s 3rd Annual Bowl-to-Build Bowl-a-Thon presented byCOX Sunday, September 22nd.Registration 12:45-1:30 Bowling1:45-4:30. We will have a silentauction, 50/50, raffle prizes &

awards. Donate prizes. Sponsor-ship Opportunities Available! Forma team and raise donations. $30per person registration fee. To reg-ister, www.habitatocala.org. For more information contact 352-351-4663.

Saturday, Oct.12

Ocala will host its tenth annualCultural Festival on Saturday,

October 12, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Citizens’ Circle outside of the Ocala City Hall (151 SE Osce-ola Ave., Ocala 34470). ThisFREE, family-friendly event cele-brates, highlights and unifies thediverse cultures represented inOcala. For more information, con-tact Stan Creel at (352) 629-8444or [email protected].

Here’s What’s HappeningReunions

The descendants of the lateSimuel and Adline WilliamsHagins invite friends and relativesto a family reunion for October 18-20, 2013 in Ocala. For more infor-mation, call 352-245-1339 or e-m a i l h a g i n s f a m i l y r e u n [email protected].

FORMER BELLEVIEW-SANTOSHIGH SCHOOL ALL SCHOOLREUNION 2014 The Former Belle-view-Santos All School Reunion

Committee is excited to invite youto the 2014 All School ReunionWeekend July 5, 2014. We hopeyou can make plans to visit oldfriends at your alma mater. TheCommittee has a host of activitiesplanned during the day on Satur-day July 5. Open to all alumni, for-mer teachers, family members,friends.

Ackerman-Simmons-Thomas-Wells Family Thanksgiving Re-

union, November 27, 28, and 29,2014, Crowne Plaza Hotels & re-sorts Downtown Riverfront, 1201Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, FL.Family Reunion fees are: $192.00for one person and $651.00 for twopeople (includes Hotel / Double 3Nights). Mail checks, money ordersor cashier checks to: Pringle Sim-mons, Treasurer, 4661 Alhama St.,Orlando, FL 32811, 407-841-3134.For more information, contact Mod-eyither M. Simmons-Jones, Chair-person, at 334-270-3306 or by e-

mail at [email protected].

Please submit your Here’s What’sHappening Events. The deadlinefor submissions of ads, articles, or for the Community Calendar is the15th of each month prior to the publication month. Events subject to change; contact individual or-ganizations to confirm.



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Celebrating An October Thanksgiving

THEALZHEIMERCOMMUNITY by Annie KateGaskins Laws

Contributing Writer

HEALTH & INFORMATION

The Pilgrims came from acrossthe Sea And never thought of you and me And yet its verystrange the way We think of themon Thanksgiving Day.

I remember memorizing this poemwhen I was in elementary school.

Once upon a time, there was ason named Theo. Theo often hadproblems with his girlfriends. One

night Theo approached his father –Bill Cosby– for advice becausehe was losing his girlfriend. Father Bill recited a long story aboutwhen he lost his dog Theolooked at his father quitestrangely and replied, “Dad, I did-n’t lose my dog I lost mywoman.”

You may think its strange the waywe think of the Pilgrims onThanksgiving Day. You may think

it is strange the way I officiallybegin my Thanksgiving in Octo-ber. I also officially begin myChristmas in July; The spirit of giving and the spirit of thanks areendless Why limit or containthis spirit to only November and December?

The late Ann Landers once askedher readers to send in those col-umns they had saved over the

years. Fortunately, Ann Landersreprinted a column that Bonnie inSan Diego had tucked away inher Bible for years. The title is:

EVERYDAY THANKSGIVINGHere is my paraphrasing:

Every morning when I wake-upand put off the extra effort ittakes to arise.. Thank you Lordthat I have a reasonable portion

of health There are many whoare bedridden. Even though mybreakfast table never looks likethe pictures in popular maga-zines Thank you Lord for thefood we have There are manywho are hungry. Even though Ivolunteer three days a weekand do not get a stipendThank you Lord for the oppor-tunity to work There aremany who have no job. Eventhough I complain about my

aches and pains from day today Thank you Lord for thegift of life.

THE LONGEST DAY

The longest day of the year wasJune 21, 2013. The Alzheimer’sCommunity celebrated this daywith a vision of A WORLD WITH-OUT ALZHEIMER’S.

We all know about the annual

Walk for Alzheimer’s in Septem-ber of each year. You know thattime of the year when people fromall states get together in teamsand run or walk to raise money for Alzheimer’s.

Two years ago, one man waswalking along the beach andthinking about the long day aheadof him. He began to think thateveryday is a long day for pa-tients suffering from Alzheimer’s.

For them, everyday is the longestday. So, in memory of their en-durance, he created The Long-est Day - A Virtual InternetEvent.

I often hear the word, Sundown when nurses speak about Alz-heimer’s patients. They reiteratethe statistics that the majority of Alzheimer’s patients become ex-tremely irritated at sundown. Theidea is that they have endured a

long day and their bodies, mindand brains are tired -- so they be-come extremely upset about eve-rything!!

My mom had Alzheimer’s. Her behavior was the opposite of irri-tation– For weeks I thought shewas sleeping -- she would get her blanket, close her draperies,close her eyes, and darken thelights at sundown. Now, I realizethat each day was her LongestDay.

Would you believe I participatedin The Longest Day event onJune 21, 2013. There were 723teams walking, running, playingbridge, dancing, singing, quilting,cart racing and bicycling. The

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MARION COUNTY, Fla –TheOcala/Marion County Tourist De-velopment Council is acceptingapplications for grant funds to sup-port projects and special eventsheld in Marion County that pro-mote tourism, create paid lodging,enhance the county’s appeal tovisitors and create significant eco-nomic activity.

Awarded grants will be tied toovernight lodging productivity(hotel, motel, camp grounds andRV parks) in Marion. A total of $40,000 is available for grantawards.

Gospel concertset for church

OCALA - A gospel concert featur-ing award-winning gospel artistDeWayne Woods and Ocala’s ownJohnathan Vickers is to be pre-

sented Thursday, September 19 at7p.m. at the Draw All Men Minis-tries Church, 1919 SW 27th Ave.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $50at the door. Doors open at 6:30p.m.

The concert is sponsored by G-Fest. The evening will be hostedby Senior Pastors Eric and RoiAnnLightsey, pastors of the Draw AllMen Ministries Church.

For information, and to purchasetickets, call 352-286-8100. ■

Grant applications will becomeavailable online starting Aug. 29,2013. To obtain an application,visitwww.ocalamarion.com andclick on the “Grant Application” tabfrom the menu on the right. Com-pleted applications must be mailedor delivered to the Ocala/MarionCounty Visitors & Convention Bu-reau (112 N. Magnolia Ave.,Ocala, FL 34475) by 4 p.m. onSept. 30, 2013. Participants in thegrant process will have two oppor-tunities to receive grant application

stance; staff will hold identicalworkshops on Sept. 10, from 10a.m.-noon, and Sept. 24, from 2-4p.m. Grant recipients will be an-nounced in November.

For more information about theVisitors & Convention Bureaugrants program, contact AshleyDobbs at 438-2806 or email [email protected]. ■

We must use time creatively. - Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.

Central Florida Patriots volleyball player #1 Jasmyn Perry, right, blocks ashot at the net during a match against the Polk State State College onSeptember 4th at the CF gymnasium. #7 Brittney Brown looks on. ThePatriots went on to win in four games, 25-14, 23-25, 27-25, 25-14. (Photoby Berry Davis III/College of Central Florida)

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idea is for each team to keep atleast one person in motion duringthe 16 hours of daylight on TheLongest Day of the year - June21st and thus raise at least

$1600 for your team.

The concept centers aroundteams doing what they do best onthat day. I must admit that at first,I chose to sing and dance-hopingthat someone would give memoney to stop dancing and sing-ing. Well, singing and dancing arenot my forte. So, I hurriedly re-vised my activity and decided todistribute Alzheimer’s bookmarkswhile I was dressed in black

pants, purple t-shirt, purple shoes,and a purple handbag. My teamwas- In Memory of Mom. I raised$180 for Alzheimer’s.

The Activities Director of a nurs-ing home in Tennessee, JudyVekasy, gives suggestions for potential volunteers:

You say you can’t do anything--Can you read? Good. Read tome. My eyes aren’t what they useto be.

Can you listen? Good. I amstarved for conversation.

Can you sing? Good. Help mewith the words and I’ll sing along.

Please come every month In August, September, Octoberwe’ll be here. ■

Annie Laws is an experienced Alzheimer’s caregiver and author

with over 45 published newspaper and magazine articles. You may contact her at [email protected].

Which has the right of way in your heart, your church or your lodge?

Some say pay as you go, but wesay, pay and go.

Cruise for hospicePatients

Ocala Travel is supporting Hos-pice of Marion County by donating$100 per cabin booked on an up-coming 11-night Celebrity Equinoxcruise.

The cruise departs from Ft.Lauderdale Jan. 20, 2014 andsails to Grand Cayman; Cart-agena, Columbia; Colon, Panama;Puerto Limon, Costa Rica - BelizeCity; Cozumel and returns to Ft.Lauderdale on Jan. 31, 2014. The

total price includes the cruise, portfees, government taxes, andround-trip bus transportation tothe pier, as well as an onboardcocktail party and private events.The cruise rates are BalconyCategory 1C is $1,955 and InsideCategory 11 is $1,584. Theseprices are per person, based onavailability and are subject tochange without notice.

For more information, call 352-732

-7511 or [email protected]. ■

StrongContinued from Page 17

“I pray that “After The Rain”reaches into the soul of the lis-tener just as my first single“Reborn” did,” said Renee Strong,“and deposits the anointing andpeace of God that was presentduring the creation of each song.”

You can download “After TheRain” on iTunes and on all other online music outlets. ■

Contact Renee Strong directly for more information about concertsor recordings at [email protected]. or via Renee’swebsite at www.reneestrong.com.

ExpoContinued from Page 10

College-bound students, as wellas those interested in career ex-ploration, will find valuable infor-mation at the Expo.The public is invited to attend the

free event.

For more information, contactKecia Croom in the Guidance andTesting Department of MarionCounty Public Schools at352.671.7513 or [email protected]. ■

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Without His love I cando nothing, with His lovethere is nothing I cannotdo

There is only one happi-ness in life -- to love andto be loved.

One day your life willflash before your eyes.Make sure it’s worthwatching.

And in the end, it’s notthe years in your life thatcount. It’s the life in your years.

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More than 75 percent of the so-dium consumed in the U.S. comesfrom processed and restaurantfoods.

5. Limit caffeine. Water is usuallythe best choice.

6. Don’t smoke. Smoking is theNo. 1 preventable cause of death.These factors hit home for TishaDixon-Williams. At 31, shethought she was pretty healthy,despite a junk-food diet. Then oneday she felt dizzy and couldn’tmaintain her balance.

“I didn’t want to accept that some-

thing could be wrong,” she said. “Ifinally went to the doctor, andwhen I walked in my blood pres-sure was 190 over 120. I was awalking stroke.”

The Brooklyn resident also foundout that high blood pressure ran inher family. She now controls her risk by doing something sheloves: dancing. Other positive life-style changes, such as eatingmore nutritious foods as well astaking blood pressure medication,have helped her gain control bothon and off the dance floor.

Taking small steps toward eatinghealthier and getting more physi-cal activity is a commitment thatmore people need to adopt, saidJennifer Mieres, M.D., AmericanHeart Association spokespersonand Medical Director, Center for Learning and Innovation, NorthShore−LIJ Health System in NewYork.

“We need to remember that 80percent of heart disease is pre-ventable, so simple changes canhelp,” she said. ■

For more information, includingtools, resources and an onlinetracker, visit www.heart360.org/YouArethePower.

CF Emergency Medical TechnicianProgram in Nation’s Top 25

OCALA, Fla. — The Emer-gency Medical Technician

program at the College of Central

Florida is ranked No. 21 in theU.S. for highest degree value,according to Fire Science Online,a resource for education and ca-reer information. CF is No. 2 inFlorida, following Broward Col-lege.Fire Science Online identified 80EMT degree programs with highreturn on investment. CF met thecriteria as a fully accredited, four-year degree-granting institutionwith at least 5,000 students en-

rolled and tuition below $10,000.

“Graduates from these collegesand universities who becomeEMTs can expect annual incomesat least three times the cost of one year of school,” said MattDavis, managing director of Com-munications and Partnerships for Fire Science Online. “College of Central Florida ranks among thevery best schools for return oninvestment.”

Employment of paramedics and

EMTs is projected to grow by 33percent between 2010 and 2020,according to the Bureau of Labor

Statistics. This unprecedentedgrowth rate — more than doublethe average growth rate for alloccupations — is a result of post-secondary EMT programs in-creasing in both quality and quan-tity, according to Fire ScienceOnline.

CF received the Excellence inEmergency Medical Services Award for Educator of the Year in2011 from the Florida Department

of Health Bureau of EmergencyMedical Services.CF has alsobeen recognized as one of the top10 percent of all community col-leges in the nation for quality bythe Aspen Institute; No. 8 in thenation for overall affordability bythe U.S. Department of Education;and Best Student-Teacher Ratioamong Florida College Systeminstitutions by College Database.

To learn more about CF, visit

www.CF.edu. ■

Walk of RemembranceOcala, FL – A Walk of Remem-brance memorial event will takeplace on Sat., Oct. 19 in the se-rene beauty of Sholom Park( 6840 SW 80th Ave. Ocala , FL34481 ).

The walk serves as an opportunityto remember a loved one and findcomfort in friendship, strength inshared experiences, and hope for healing and happiness. The cere-mony leads participants on a tran-quil stroll through the Labyrinth,enhanced by the uplifting power of live music, and ends with thebeautiful and touching butterflyrelease.

Registration begins at 9 am andthe program will conclude at noon.The cost is a minimum donation of $10. The donation includes lightrefreshments and a small gift.

Participants may come and go,enjoying the park’s amenities.Please note the park’s “no pets”policy.

Hospice of Marion County pro-vides a full spectrum of physical,emotional, psychological, social

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By Dr. James R. WilliamsUnite Contributing Writer

My brothers and sisters; whathave you heard lately from

the word of God? Did you com-prehend (understand) what wasspoken? Are you in a daze of darkness that has no light uponGod’s word? If you are in a daze,Phil 4:6-9 says-v6. “Do not beanxious about anything, but ineverything, by prayer and petition(a solemn request) with thanks-

giving, present your request toGod.”

V7. “And the peace of God, whichtranscends all understanding, willguard your heart and your mind inChrist Jesus.”

V8. “Finally, brothers, whatever istrue, whatever is noble, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, what-ever is admirable- if anything isexcellent or praiseworthy- think

about such things.”

V9. “Whatever you have learnedor received or heard from me, or seen in me- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be withyou.”

Practice thinking on what God’sway of thinking is, through Hisword. Our problem is that wedon’t fix our mind on the word,because we are too busy. Let usnot think on the things of every-body’s sayings, but on God’sword.

Followers always think what other people do. You will do better if you think the right way by thinkingwhat God has said. Always beflexible to the Holy Spirit, theSpirit of truth. Let the Holy Spiritspeak and act on its thinking, or

FAITH

saying to you; you might be onyour way, or one moment from abreakthrough!

Open yourself up to obedience,God will keep your mind in perfectpeace, whose mind is stayed on

Him. Set your mind on thingsabove the earth, (The Word of God) keeping it there. Nothingchanges in your life, until your thinking changes.

The devil wants you to stop or ig-nore God’s word. Ask yourself, -what I’m thinking, does it line upwith God’s word? Once youchange your thinking, lining up tothe word of God, you will discover the fruit of your obedience to

God’s word.

“Mentality is the positioning of one’s mind, by the way of the HolySpirit, in which empowers you to”.(I John.4.1)

Beloved, believe not every spirit,but try the spirits whether they areof God; because many falseprophets are gone out into the

world.

Every issue in your life is how youthink- Your life is based on right-eousness thinking. Be a goodsteward by the way you think. “Asa man thinketh with his heart, sois he: Eat and drink, saith he tothee, but his heart is not withthee.” (Prov. 23:7)

So my brothers and sisters; do notlet the little fox destroy the vine,put on the helmet of salvation for

the protection of your mind. Jesussays (John 15: 1-8) He is the truevine. V5. “We are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him,he will bear much fruit; apart fromme you can do nothing.”

Are you listening to that sweetsmall voice, the voice of Godthrough your hearing and mind?Make up your mind, whom youwill serve, the devil or God. Re-member, He loves you! And so do

I!

Amen, Amen, Amen.

If you are interested in contacting me or purchasing my book, “ToGod Be the Glory! Living a LifeWorthy of Your Calling” for $15.99 plus shipping and handling, please contact me at (305)333-5429, or Email: [email protected]. You canalso purchase my book at Ama-

zon.com, ISBN 978-1-62230-466-

Have you ever been misunder-stood? It is a dreadful thing. It hascrushed many a heart but Godknows it all? He it is who under-stands.

We must use time creatively. - Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.

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Lorelle S. Ortiz

of Kimberly Sheffield of Ocala.She is a 2011 graduate of West-port High School, Ocala.

Army Pvt. Hasaan R. Butler has

graduated from basic combattraining at Fort Jackson, Colum-bia, S.C. Butler is the son of Yolanda Anderson of Ocala.He is a 2012 graduate of WestportHigh School, Ocala.

Army Pvt. Nicholas S. Radleyhas graduated from basic combattraining at Fort Jackson, Colum-bia, S.C. Radley is the son of Cindi and Scott Radley of Silver Springs. He is a 2012 graduate of Lake Weir High School, Ocala.

Fort Benning announces the fol-lowing graduates of basic infantrytraining.

Army Pvt. David J. Legg hasgraduated from basic infantrytraining at Fort Benning, Colum-bus, Ga. Legg is the son of Bar-bara Legg of Ocala. He is a 2012graduate of West Port High

T

he following airmen com-pleted an eight-week pro-gram that included train-

ing in military disciplineand studies, Air Force core values,physical fitness and basic warfareprinciples and skills.

Airmen who complete basic train-ing earn four credits toward anassociate degree in applied sci-ence degree through the Commu-nity College of the Air Force.

Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio announces the following

graduates of basic military train-ing.

Air Force Airman 1st ClassLorelle S. Ortiz graduated frombasic military training at Joint BaseSan Antonio-Lackland, San Anto-nio, Texas. Ortiz is the daughter of Ruth Cabrera of Ocala. She is a2011 graduate of North MarionHigh School, Citra.

The following soldier completed

nine weeks of basic infantry train-ing at Fort Jackson, Columbia,S.C.

Training included drill and ceremo-nies, weapons, map reading, tac-tics, military courtesy, military jus-tice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and tra-ditions. Additional training includeddevelopment of basiccombat skills and battlefield opera-tions and tactics, and experiencinguse of various weapons and

weapons defenses available to theinfantry crewman.

Fort Jackson announces the fol-lowing graduates of basic infantrytraining.

Army Pvt. Natalie L. Sheffieldhas graduated from basic combattraining at Fort Jackson, Colum-bia, S.C. Sheffield is the daughter

Local military graduatesLackland AFB announces local graduate

School, Ocala.

Items on local soldiers and airmen

come from the Defense Media Activity in Fort Meade, Maryland.

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and spiritual support for patientswith advancing illness and their families. Proceeds from the eventwill continue to support bereavedfamilies and individuals throughthe Center for Hope and Healingat Hospice of Marion County. For

more information call (352) 854-5218 or register onlinewww.hospiceofmarion.com. ■



Call: (352) 216-7489

VeteransCrisis Line

Confidential help for Veterans and their families.

Call -1-800-273-8825

Confidential Chat at:

VeteransCrisisLine.net



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Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United StatesBrady-Owens VFW Post 7193

Post Office Box 6413Ocala, FL 34478-6413

To: All Veterans Services Organizations, Women Auxiliaries,Churches, Civic and Social Clubs, Citizens and Businesses

From: VFW Post 7193

Re: Building of our Post Home

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7193 will be constructing a state of the art community facility that will becomeour Post Home in the city of Ocala, Florida. To that end, the City of Ocala has been very generous in donating five (5)acres of land for this worthy project (Property Location, 3110 NW Old Gainesville Road).To accomplish our goal we have begun an aggressive Capital Campaign. The Campaign will be multi-faceted and will include application for federal and state grants, statewide and national resource development and local fund raising ac-tivities. We are in desperate need of start-up funds, Now! There, this is a request to all of you to help us in our efforts.

Upon completion of this project, it will benefit all Veterans of all Wars, and Local Citizens.With you support this project will become a reality. Please donate any funds you can.

Note: VFW Post 7193 is a 501©(3) organization, i.e., your contribution is tax deductible.

(Tax ID number available upon request).

Please be informed, VFW Post 7193, is named in honor of Louis Brady and John A. Owens who were among the first servicemen from Ocala, to be killed in action while serving in the European Theater during World War II.

• Individual Contributions in the amount of $250.00 or more will be listed on a plaque and displayed as a perpetual thanks and appreciation.

• In addition to the plaque, Business and Churches Contributor(s) of $5000.00 or more will have free use of the facility for conventions, weddings, meetings and other events, for a period of ten years. A security or damage deposit of $500.00 isrequired with each use.Use of facility will be subject to scheduling availability.

Please make your contribution payable to: VFW Post 7193. Mail to:

Brady-Owens VFW Post 7193Post Office Box 6413

Ocala, FL 34478-6413

Finally, thanks for your support and contributions.Your immediate attention to this request is highly appreciated.

Note: If further information is needed contact: Ralph T. Croskey, Quartermaster (352) 620-4412



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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

MAmm ProductionsMarion Co. Children’s Alliance

Marion County Veterans ServicesMiracle Village Complex, Inc.Ocala Housing Authority

ChurchesMt. Moriah Baptist Church

Individuals AnonymousMr. Daniel BanksMr. & Mrs. Richard BennettMs. Sherilyn M. BennettMr. George L. BrownMr. Leroy BradshawMr. Wilbert BryantMr. & Mrs. Claude BurleyRev. & Mrs. Leroy Chandler Mr. & Mrs. James CohenMs. Carol Cooper

Mr. & Mrs. Henry DeGenesteMr. Edmond FordhamMs. Sarah GreeneMs. Sheila HaginsMr. Lorenzo B. HawkinsMs. Delphine HerbertMs. Jermele JacobsMs. Laura JohnsonMs. Gladys KeithMs. Vivian J. Kiner Ms. Annie G. LawsMs. Vivian LeeMs. Crissie MooreMr. Oscar J. MooreMr. & Mrs. Eugene NabrittMs. Nancy NoonanMr. Aaron RichMrs. Elouise RobertsMr. & Mrs. James RungeMr. Nathaniel RussRev. Bruce SeamanMr. & Mrs. Mike SizemoreMs. Adjahnae VereenMr. & Mrs. Herman K. Williams

Corporate AAMCA, Inc.

Brady Owens VFW Post 7193College of Central FloridaCommunity Legal Services of Mid-FLFriends of the Ocala PublicLibraryHabitat for Humanity Marion Co.Heart of Florida Health Center Helping Hands PhotographyHospice of Marion CountyJOTAR Management Svcs, Inc.

Thank YOU very much for your continued support!R.A.M.A.L. Educational &Social Services

Spritual Sweets™ LLCUnique Lingerie, Inc.Urban Trust Bank

The headstone of Dr. Nathaniel Hawthorne JONES, Aug. 13, 1897 Oct.15,1970 His wife Daisy AIKENS May 26, 1903 Dec. 16, 1973 at ChestnutCemetery, Ocala, Marion County, Florida. Dr. Jones opened his medicaloffice in Ocala in 1928 and continued his practice until his death in 1970.Jones was the first black doctor on the staff of Munroe Memorial Hospital[now Munroe Regional Medical Center]. Dr. N.H. Jones ElementarySchool is named in his honor. If you have pictures from the past youwould like to have placed in faces from the past, please e-mail to [email protected] or mail a copy to P.O. Box 772844, Ocala, Florida34477.

photo by Alonzo Hardy

Faces from the past

Please support the businesses in thisnewspaper. They make it possible for you to get it. These businessesappreciate your support.



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A Directory of local andregional health

resourcesAIDSFederal hotline; 24 hours a day,Everyday, including holidays.1-800-590-AIDS (2437)Local office: 417-881-1900

Alzheimer’s Disease1-800-272-3900

American Stroke AssociationLearn more about strokes byCalling1-800-STROKE

Cancer Alliance of Marion Countywww.crushcancermc.org352-690-3764

Diabetes Hotline1-800-342-2383Diabetes and Support groupMunroe Regional Medical Center 352-867-8181

Marion County Health Department

Dental ClinicProvides dental care (cleanings,exams, x-rays, fillings, extractions)for children on Medicaid and limiteddental care for adults by referralonly. Call 352-622-2664 to makeappointment.

Medicare Information1-800-494-7355

Mental Health Crisis HotlineCounseling & crisis

Intervention1-800-494-7355

National Parkinson FoundationEducation, announcements, linksTo related sites1-800-327-4545

Sickle Cell Disease Association1-800-421-8453



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“Your Membership is The Key To A Better Future”

Regular Membership $30.00 with 12 months of Crisis MagazineRegular Youth Membership $15.00 with “Crisis Magazine”

Regular Youth Membership $10.00 without “Crisis Magazine”

Life Membership $75.00 / $75.00 installments for 10 yearsGolden Heritage Life Membership $1,500.00 - (Membershipavailable only to fully paid Life Members)

The Marion County NAACP Branch holds it’s monthly massmeetings every 2nd Sunday, Baptist Theological Seminary,1105 NW Fourth Street at 6:45 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

The public is welcome to attend and become involved in thefuture of Ocala and Marion County.

Loretta Pompey Jenkins, President

Marion County Branch NAACPP.O. Box 2274

Ocala, FL 34478-2274(352) 351-4560

Fax: (352) 351-3860

DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATESOne Time Ad Purchase

Business Card 3.5 X 2 $101/4 Page 3.5 X 4.8 $15

1/2 Page 7.5 X 4.75 $25Full Page 7.5 X 10.5 $50

Deadline for your ad copy is the 15th of eachmonth. Ads should be camera-ready. All ads mustbe paid for before they will run. We look forward toserving you and your company.

ELDER EDWARD BUCKNER, D.D.MIRACLE VILLAGE COMPLEX

VACANCY

Are you 62 years old or know someone who is? Areyou in need of a safe and pleasant place to live?Would you like for your rent to be only 30 percent of your adjusted income? If the answer is yes thencome by Miracle Village at 1208 Birmingham Street,Tallahassee, Florida 32304 or call (850) 222-0561 for a tour and application to live in the “Best” senior com-munity in the Tallahassee area.

“The Village” has a place for you!

Applicants who are interested in tenancy must com-plete and sign an application.

Sick and Shut-in…

May God bless all our sick and shut-ins.

Also our bereaved families.

Got Ad?

Call 216-7489

Congratulations to Mary Sue Rich and The Racial

Harmony Task Force on their 10th year.



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Faces from the past A DirectoryOf free or lowcost BusinessAssistanceOcala/Marion County Chamber and Economic Partnershipwww.ocalaCEP.com352.629.8051

Greater Ocala CommunityDevelopment Corporation352.208-4782

Hispanic Business Councilwww.ocalaCEP.com352.629.8051

Small Business Administration(SBA)www.sba.gov904.443.4900

Service Corps of RetiredExecutives (SCORE)www.ocalavillages.score.org352.399.0050

College of Central FloridaInstitute

www.CFItraining.cf.eduOcala Campus352.873.5804Hampton Center 352.873.5881

Florida Small BusinessDevelopment Center at UNF www.sbdc.unf.eduMarion County 352.622.8763Other Counties 866-998-8332

• Loan assistance• Financial analysis• Business planning• Marketing products• Trademark searches• Training seminars(business planning, business valua-tion, business management, fi-nance, human resources, Quick-Books, Market and Internationaltrades)

Arthur Moten Bagley was born in Sparr, Florida on February19, 1924 to Benjamin Franklin Bagley and Janie Menchan Bagley, theyoungest of seven children. Mr. Bagley was a US Navy Veteran duringWorld War II. Bagley, a Howard Academy graduate, received theBachelor’s degree from Cheyney State Teachers College [now Chey-ney University] in 1950 and returned to his Alma Mater as an Industrial Arts Instructor in 1963. While in college, he was a member of the foot-ball team as a guard, linebacker and place kicker. He became an assis-tant coach of the team. Inducted into Cheyney Athletic Hall of Fame in1984. After graduation, Bagley earned a Master’s of Education degreefrom Penn State University and the Doctor of Education from the Uni-versity of Maryland. He retired as professor in 1991. Bagley’s wife wasEdythe Scott, sister of Coretta Scott King, the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They were the parents of one child. Arthur Bagley died in Feb-ruary 2011. If you have pictures from the past you would like to haveplaced in faces from the past, please e-mail to [email protected] mail a copy to P.O. Box 772844, Ocala, Florida 34477. (Photo cour-tesy of Cheyney University )



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FAITH

THEAFRICAN

HERITAGEPULPIT

by Minister

Daniel Banks

I’m on Bobby Jones Gospel!

Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - A note out to friends and

family entitled “Tapings”.

Just to let you know I’m back fromthe first week of tapings for thenew season of the Bobby JonesGospel Show at the BET Studios,in Washington D.C.! Dr. Jones

had invited me to be a part of theaudience some time ago and werecorded nine shows last Friday,Saturday and Sunday! I’ll be re-turning to Washington on tomor-row to film nine more shows tocomplete the season which beginsin October! It will be OFF THECHAIN!!! Last week, I met in per-son and/or conversed with DottiePeoples, Leandria Johnson, Jes-sica Reedy and Lemmie Bat-tles! (Of course, it was a sweetreunion with Dr. Bobby Jones, myproducer Derrick Lee, Dr. Jones’frequent co-host Murdean Galesand the members of the NashvilleSuper Choir!) Among the stars onstage were: Shirley Caesar, ByronCage, Earnest Pugh, VashawnMitchell, Smokie Norful, VickieWinans, Wess Morgan, Tye Trib-bett, Tamela Mann, Rance Allen,Kurt Karr, Tasha Cobbs, Shirley

Murdock, Zacardi Cortez, Donald

Lawrence, Canton Jones, Lil’ Mo

and many others. Even more will

appear this coming weekend!

I solicit your prayers as I take flight

for what is personally to me a mis-

sionary journey/revival/

pilgrimage!!!! Please watch the

upcoming season of Bobby Jones

Gospel! You will be

blessed!!!! P.S. – I know some of

you want to know when I’ll sing on

Bobby Jones Gospel. My pro-

ducer says they’re looking at next

year, following the release of my

national CD, of which we’re in the

last phase! To God be the

glory! Thank you.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 – Another note out to friends

and family entitled “It’s A Wrap”.

The Lord blessed us to finish 18

shows over the course of two

weekends for the new season of

the Bobby Jones Gospel Show,

featured each Sunday morning on

the Black Entertainment Television

Network (BET)! I’m back again

from another five days in Wash-ington D.C.! I made many new

friends along the way, among

them, a BET Network executive

and a D.C. television producer!

(Lots of lady friends, too! [Smile])

The line up the last week included

Marvin Sapp, Duranice Pace (of

the Pace Sisters), Y’Anna Craw-

ley, Anthony Brown & Group

Therapy, Roy and Revelation,

Isaac Carree, Erica Campbell (of Mary, Mary), Kevin Davidson &

UCICC Fellowship Choir, James

Fortune & FIYA, Beverly Craw-

ford, Joy Boyz, Crystal Rucker,

the Ascension Dancers, Jonathan

Nelson & Purpose, Monica Lisa

Stevenson, Temple of Deliver-

ance Women’s Choir, Israel

Houghton, Dorothy Norwood, Al-

vin Darling, The Frierson Bros.,

Richard Smallwood, Jessica

Reedy, Kathy Taylor, Kelly &

Kelly, Kim Burrell, Norman Hut-

chins, Andrea McClurkin-Mellini,

(a surprise appearance by Donnie

McClurkin in support of his sister),

Ricky Dillard, Micah Stampley,

Crystal Aikin, Rena Hayes, Jona-

than Butler, Sheri Jones Moffett,

The Pace Sisters, Patrick Bradley

& Westside Baptist Church Mass

Choir, Karen Clark Sheard, Kiki

Sheard, Lisa Page Brooks, Men of God’s Heart, and Jekalyn

Carr. The Vice President of BET

was also on hand to lend her sup-

port!

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The gospel stars I met in personthis week were: my new friend,Jessica Reedy; my old friend,Beverly Crawford; Keesha Rainey(whom I normally see in Nashville,

TN); the Joy Boyz, (whom I alsonormally see in Nashville, TN);Dorothy Norwood, Kierra (Kiki)Sheard, Tasha Cobbs, and theWalls Group (Kirk Franklin’s teendiscovery and the first group he’ssigned to his label).

Please be sure to watch this fall!It’s going to be better than ever!!!Check local listings for showtimes! Dr. Jones has knocked itout of the park! I believe his show

should get an Emmy nominationthis year and I told him so! After the broadcast of these 18 newshows, BET will complete the sea-son with re-runs of the same! Youshould be able to catch a glimpseof yours truly in the audience eachweek for a year! Our God is awe-some! (If you miss any of theshows on television, they can alsobe accessed at www.bet.com.Just click on “Shows.”) ■

Minister Daniel Banks is a Gospel Recording Artist, Songwriter and Associate Minister at the East Lake Weir First Baptist Church of Ocklawaha, FL, under the leader-ship of Senior Pastor Rev. How-ard Gunn, Jr. He can be reached at 352-680-0283 or [email protected].

Deadline for November 2013

Issue is Oct 15th

Photos taken byCynthia A. Wilson-GrahamABOVE: Loretta Pompey Jenkins, president of the Marion Countybranch of the National Association for the Advancement of ColoredPeople (NAACP) spoke out in support of the 50th anniversary of the MLKSpeech and immigration reform at the immigration rally in Marion Oaks onSaturday, August 24, 2013.

BELOW: A crowd listening to the speakers at an immigration rally inMarion Oaks on Aug. 24, 2013.

Immigration Rally Recap

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By Sheila D. HaginsUnite Contributing Writer

T racing our HistoryChartingour Future is the theme of the

2013 Hagins Family Reunion Oc-tober 18 – 20, 2013 at “The Heart of Horse Country” , Ocala Hilton,3600 SW 36th Avenue, Ocala,FL 34474.

The reunion is for descendants of Simuel and Adline WilliamsHagins whose children were Her-man Hagins, Simuel Hagins Jr.,Percy Hagins, Belton Hagins,Roosevelt Hagins, Florida(Hagins) Smith, Sauvallie Hagins,Claude Hagins, Harold Hagins,

Bernice (Hagins) Smith, RufusHagins, Pansy (Hagins) Boldenand Mary (Hagins) Robinson.

Friday - afternoon registra-tion. Enjoy the evening poolside/under the stars with hors d’oeu-vres and social mingling.

Saturday – on your own to ex-plore local sites/attractions, fol-lowed by a Banquet at the hotel at7:00 p.m.

Sunday – church services at Mt.Calvery Missionary BaptistChurch located at 5000 SW Col-lege Road (Hwy 200) in Ocala.

For more information contactSheila Hagins at 352-245-1339 or send an email to [email protected]. ■

Hagins Family Plans 2013 Reunion

In Honor of the Late DeaconRufus Hagins, Sr., Our Daddy!

Although it has been more than a decade, because of our shared eternallove and wonderfully vivid memories that are like an undying flame that willforever burn in our hearts and mind, sometimes it seems like just yester-day that Daddy went home to be with the Lord. Despite his blindness, our Daddy was first and foremost a Christian man, prayer warrior and greatfather and husband. He was also a provider, disciplinarian, friend, brother,uncle, just to name a few. There is so much that could be said but there isnot enough time or words to sum the life and love of this God-fearing manin a few words.

Between Momma and Daddy, God blessed them with 13 children. Someof them have gone on to be with the Lord and some are waiting (patiently,I might add) to be with the Lord and for that heavenly family reunion whenwe see our loved ones who already reign with our Lord and Savior JesusChrist. Daddy Rufus and Mother Mary left a legacy behind and we mustfollow the trail that they have left blazing for us to see and follow if we wantto meet them in paradise. It is up to each of the siblings, all of the grand-children, and others to walk the road less traveled as Momma and Daddywillingly did.

We thank God for our ancestors from whom our roots began. Grandpar-ents, Parents, Aunts and Uncles, and so many more relatives not men-tioned but definitely not forgotten. I know by now everyone probably knowsthe Hagins’ Family Tree Line so I will not add nor can I take anything fromour wonderful roots. It is good to know where we came from because thenit benefits us in knowing how far we have come and where we are going.

Just know that we, the offspring of the Late Deacon Rufus Hagins, Sr. andthe Late Elder Mary Lou Hagins would like to say to all of you that we loveeach of you! Thank you for being our kinship and for loving and respectingour parents, as well as for the kindness and love that you gave to them. Iam sure that our parents loved you but I would also like to add that Rufus‘nem and Mary ‘nem offspring love you as well.

May God richly bless and forever keep you in His divine and holy will.

(Information provided by Carolyn Hagins)



Call: (352) 216-7489



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Church, Business DirectoryAFFORDABLE HOUSING

Gwendolyn B. DawsonOcala Housing Authority1629 NW 4th Street

Ocala, FL 34475(352) [email protected]

Tashia C. HaleJOTAR Management Services Inc11635 NW 1st AvenueGainesville, FL 32607(352) [email protected]

Dee RushMiracle Village Complex, Inc.1208 Birmingham StreetTallahassee, FL 32304(850) [email protected]

Heather ThrallHabitat for Humanity Marion County, Inc.P.O. Box 5578Ocala, FL 34478(352) 351-4663

(352) [email protected]

BONDING

Larmond J. BoatwrightBoatwright Bail Bonds Inc1114 Thomasville Road, Suite E4Tallahassee, FL 32303(850) [email protected]

Gladys KeithFSB Agency Inc.1910 NW 105th AvenuePembroke Pines, FL 33026(954) [email protected]

BANKS

Bibi AsgaralliBBVA Compass2620 SW 19th Avenue Road

BUSINESS CONSULTANT

Jimmi Griffin, MBAGriffin & Associates, L.L.C.P.O. Box 773656


CHURCHES

Rev. Dr. Lorenzo S. Edwards, Sr.Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church55 SW Third AvenueOcala, FL 34474(352) 629-3782

EMPLOYMENT

Anita Kinsler, Training andRecruiting Manager Marion County Human Resources601 SW 25th AvenueOcala, FL 34471(352) [email protected]

EVENT PLANNING

Shatasha L. Jones

Sheer ElegancePost Office Box 1533Ocala, FL 34478(352) [email protected]

Mary WilliamsMy Heart’s Desire Inc.218 NE 199th TerraceMiami, FL 33179(305) [email protected]

FRATERNAL

Larmonica SamuelPsi Chi Chapter of Omega Psi PhiFraternity, Inc.P.O. Box 174Ocala, FL 34478(352) 895-1429


Cecila PetersonBBVA CompassHeathbrook Office5500 SW College RoadOcala, FL 34474(352) [email protected]

Joann NabrittBBVA CompassMaricamp Branch3620 SE Maricamp Road


Austin W. Long Sr.Branch Manager Urban Trust Bank2600 SW 19th Ave RdOcala, FL 34471(352) [email protected]

BOOK PUBLISHING

Lucius GanttAll World Consultants/The Gantt Report4809 Lakely DriveTallahassee, FL 32303(850) [email protected]

Annie Kate Gaskins LawsAA TutoringAlzheimer’s Book Consultant(352) [email protected]

Angelia Vernon MenchanM.A.m.m. Productions13586 Ashford Woods Court WestJacksonville, FL 32218(904) 714-2272acvermen@yahoo.comacvermen.blogspot.comwww.angeliamenchan.com



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Church, Business DirectoryHOSPICE PROVIDER

Lisa Varner Hospice of Marion County3231 SW 34th Avenue

Ocala, FL 34474Ocala, FL 34474(352) [email protected]

HOSPITAL

Jill DiLorenzoHeart of Florida Health Center 1025 SW 1st AvenueOcala, FL 34471(352) 732-6599

[email protected]

LEGAL SERVICES

Lena SmithPro Bono Manager Community Services of Mid-FL Inc.1610 SE 36th AvenueOcala, FL 34471(352) [email protected]

NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Claude BurleyAfrican American MulticulturalAssociation (AAMCA Inc)590 Silver RoadOcala, FL 34472(352) [email protected]

Barbara LawrenceConcerned Citizens for Chatmire IncPO Box 2371Dunnellon, FL 34430(352) [email protected]

Barbara J. Brooks, Ph.D PresidentR.A.M.A.L. Educational and SocialServices Inc1636 SW 31st AvenueOcala, FL 34474

(352) [email protected]

Teresa Martyny

United Way of Marion County1401 NE 2nd StreetOcala, FL 34470(352) 732-9696Simply dial 2-1-1, United Way’s free, 24-hour information and referral [email protected]

PHOTOGRAPHY

Cyntha A. Wilson-Graham M. EdHelping Hands Photography & Desktop

Publishing CompanyPost Office Box 6752Ocala, FL 34478(352) [email protected]

AJ “Picture-Lady” VereenPicture Perfect ProductionsPost Office Box 2972Ocala, FL 34478(352) [email protected]

www.pictureperfectworldwide.com

POLITICAL

Reginald LandersMarion County Democratic Party601 SW 1st AvenueOcala, FL 34471(352) [email protected]

PUBLISHING

Cynthia A. Wilson-Graham, M. Ed.Helping Hands Photography & DesktopPublishing CompanyPO Box 6752Ocala, FL 34478(352) [email protected]

REAL ESTATE

Jimmi GriffinOnly Way Realty301 SW 145th StreetOcala, FL 34473Ocala, FL 34473(352) 347-8993(352) [email protected]

Lorenzo S. EdwardsHomerun Realty, LLC.6108 SW State Road 200Ocala, FL 34476(352) 362-9631(352) [email protected]

RETIREMENT PLANNING

Lorenzo S. EdwardsSimplified Retirement Planners, Inc.1903 W. Silver Springs Blvd.Ocala, FL 34475(352) [email protected]@mfi.net

SHOPPING

Lorene B. Raines and Ron BagleyElore Boutique923 S Magnolia Avenue Suite 1300Ocala, FL 34471(352) [email protected]

Edna Turner-DegenesteUnique Lingerie IncMarket Street at Heathbrook4414 SW College Road Suite 1930Ocala, FL 34474(352) [email protected]

TUTORING

One on One TutoringReading TutorsCollege Educated Teachers(561) [email protected]



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