Pictured are  members of Select Business Associates donating a check of $500 to the Veterans Village Fort McCoy. From left to right Operations Manager of Veterans Village Mike Cline next Chris Gates is the VFW state quartermaster and handles oversight of the financials of 159 VFW posts including the Veterans Village.  The Village gets no federal funds and relies mostly on donations. Presenting the  Check is Elaine Maiellaro of Fair Tax and Treasurer  of the Select Business Association. The Select Business Association is a hand pick group of business people dedicated in helping each other and other people also. We do business with each other, we send business to each other, our help is far reaching. One business per category, dues are $40 per year. We meet at restaurants in Ocala. We order off the menu dutch treat. Right now we are meeting at Mojo’s, near Target  in private room on left as you walk in the doors. First and third Wednesday at noon I will list the category with pictures on page two, names so you know who is who on page two. Come visit us let us meet you. 352-804-1223 or tloury@att.net

Step into the 1800s at the Festival at Fort King! This is a FREE two day event featuring  historic themed reenactments, crafts, food, drinks, activities, living historians, vendors.

Photos by CKJ-13 Kay Johnson

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Ocala, FL—December 4, 2023

The Ocala Camellia Society will present its annual camellia show on Saturday, January 27 through Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the Ocala Municipal Golf Course (3130 E. Silver Springs Blvd.). Members of the public are invited to both attend the show and enter their own blooms; show admission and entry for flowers are free. For new exhibitors, experienced club members will be available to help sort, name and place flowers for judging.

Dozens of exhibitors are slated to show off hundreds of camellia flowers. Shows typically receive nearly 1500 flowers. Judging takes place on Saturday, January 27 at 10 AM, and the show will open to the public for viewing from 1-5 PM, and again on Sunday, January 28 from 10 AM until 4 PM.  In addition, the club will offer camellia plants for sale that be available on both days, which includes dozens of varieties especially suited to growing for this region.

The Ocala Recreation and Parks spring activity guide features events and programs happening January through April, such as special events, programs and so much more!

Read, download or print the new Spring Activity Guide

Born: September 6. 1944  — Asheville, Alabama

Died: October 21, 2023           -Ocala, Florida

Surviving Spouse: Tamara Lynn Howard Hutto  -married (37 years);

Daughter: Calley Hutto Copeland (Clay Copeland)(son) Josh Hutto (Lauren)

Grandchildren: Anja and Ian Hutto

Brother: Don Hutto (Vikki), Ocala, Florida

Sister: Barbara Christensen Lumberton, Texas

Education: Jacksonville State University –  BS – Business, MonteVallo University – BBA – Marketing

University of Alabama – Graduate work and Military Service: Vietnam 1967 – 1968 Continue reading →

On Veteran’s Day, The Ocali Society, Children of the American Revolution in conjunction with the Ocala Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution launched an activity book to engage young people from elementary through high school in learning our local contributions to the nation’s war efforts. Samuel Coventry, President of the Ocali Society, N.S.C.A.R. was on hand with other members of the society and the Ocala Chapter Daughters to help assist young people as they worked through the books. Upon successful completion of the activity books, the kids are awarded a dog tag featuring Ocala Victory life-preserver, declaring them DAR/CAR Junior War Historians. For more information about this new program, contact Bill Ehrhart with the Marion County Veterans Services at the Exhibit and Education Center by calling (352) 671-8433.

To the Publisher TomL

Thomas – I know God is not done with America yet. It’s no secret that I am a steadfast Christian and man of God! Our nation began with the bold declaration that all men are created equal by God and that our rights derive from Him and not the government.

The founders insisted that faith must remain central to our national identity because, as George Washington summarized, “religion and morality are indispensable supports” of our republic. Like so many American households through the generations, in our house, we instill faith in the hearts of our children, serve God, and serve people.

I know our country is in desperate need of prayer.

Dear Friends of the Ocala Library,

We are having a book Sale in December!

The Sale is located in the Ocala Public Library meeting rooms

Paperbacks 25 cents, Hardback 50 cents, Children 25 cents

Friday December 1

Book Sale Friends Members shop 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Saturday December 2

Book Sale Everyone shops 10:00am – 2:00pm

Please share this information with friends and family. All funds earned will be used for adult and children programs at the Ocala, Reddick and Fort McCoy libraries