I need to start my column off with…”Lord forgive them for they know not what they do!” and those of you should know who I’m praying for…
Boy are we in a sorry state. The leaders of the United States is reacting with biases and hate.
Senator Lankford
Build Back Broke Bill
Testing Still Isn’t Fixed!
Testing Still Isn’t Fixed!
Testing Still Isn’t Fixed!
In stead of Praying for our Children they are praying on our Children with Mandates and rules that don’t apply to education. Before this over there is going to be a lot people that are phycological wrecks. Thank God for the legitimate online teachers. I know that without them some children would have no education. So don’t bad mouth those online teachers some are very good. Florida is exempt from most of those teaching problems because we have a strong Governor. Continue reading
Ocala, Fla.—Marion County’s number of new COVID-19 cases and new positivity rate both reached record highs last week, according to the most recent state report, released Friday.
Marion County reported 5,536 new cases for the week of Jan 7 to Jan. 13. That amount increased the county’s cumulative total of COVID-19 cases to 68,316. The positivity rate for the past week climbed to 31.3%. That was up from 24.6% for the previous week.
Those numbers repreent new weekly peaks for cases and the positivity rate since the onset of the pandemic.
Overall, the daily positivity rate for all new COVID-19 cases throughout Florida was 29.3%.
The state’s new report indicates 990 people in Marion County received vaccines between Jan. 7 and Jan. 13. That was a decrease of 52 vaccines from the previous week. The ratio of Marion County residents aged 5 or older who have been vaccinated remained at 62% during the latest reporting period.
“The increase we have seen this week is an indicator of how transmissible the virus is within our community,” said Department of Health in Marion County Administrator Mark Lander. “We encourage residents to consider a COVID vaccine if they have not received one, or a booster if they are eligible for that. Vaccines continue to be the most effective way to prevent serious illness or hospitalization from COVID-19 for people aged 5 or older.” Continue reading
By TomL
I said many years ago there would be a shortage of careers with apprenticeships. I served as a pressman apprentice / Typographical apprentice / Linotype operator / All what they called Hot Type. I went into offset printing knowing things were changing. I learned to run an offset press and never looked back. I remember when the Hollywood SunTattler was in business, they were strictly Hot Type and the old timers did not believe that offset was here to stay. Heavily Unionize, the production manager came to me one day and said I here you are an offset pressman. I said I have run some offset presses. He said well I hear that they mix water and ink together to run the offset press? I said not exactly true, here is how it works.
You take a photo sensitive thin polished plate. You expose the image you want on it. Then you apply lacquer to the p[late and the lacquer sticks to the image of the exposed plate. You then put it on the press. This is where the name offset comes in. The press has a maze of rollers some distributing alumni water solution which goes on the plate as the press runs. the alqueline wet the plate and the lacquer repel’s the water so the ink takes it’s place. As the press run the image transfers to a rubber blanket and the rubber blanket transfers it to the paper, (Offset printing). Continue reading
Dear Fellow Taxpayer,
AFFT has embarked on a profound mission to restore FAIR taxation to this country. The success of this mission will have lasting effects on our children and our children’s children.
As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the many accomplishments AFFT has seen in 2021, namely:
- 27 Cosponsors and counting for H.R. 25, The FairTax Act
- A growing movement at the state level to abolish state income tax
- Leading the charge against the government’s extreme plans for IRS surveillance of your bank account.
We’ve fought hard and seen results in 2021. With your continued support, we will make even more progress in the New Year.
Thank you for your continued support and have a Happy New Year.
Sincerely,
Steve Hayes
Chairman, Americans For Fair Taxation
Ocala, Fla. — Fort McCoy area residents will soon have opportunities to learn more about diabetes at a location close to them.
The Department of Health in Marion County, in partnership with the Marion County Hospital District, is holding free weekly classes on diabetes education and prevention at the Fort McCoy Public Library starting Jan. 19.
The Diabetes Empowerment and Education Program, or DEEP, is a series of classes that helps participants who have diabetes or are considered pre-diabetic better understand their condition and self-care.
Classes will cover topics such as understanding how diabetes affects the human body and how to monitor it. DEEP also includes instruction on the importance of a healthy, balanced diet, meal planning, and physical activity. Further, the classes will teach participants how to identify and prevent diabetic complications.
The six-week class begins on Jan. 19 and will occur each Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Feb. 23 at the public library in Fort McCoy (14660 NE County Road 315, Fort McCoy). Continue reading
The Letty Towles Dog Park is located at the Jervey Gantt Recreation Complex and is a guaranteed dog-gone good time! The park offers plenty of amenities for pups to enjoy and is divided in separate areas for large dogs and small dogs to play. The 4.5 acre park is fenced, giving dogs plenty of room to stretch their legs, chase a ball and make new friends.
Dog parents, please make sure to familiarize yourself with the dog park rules at https://www.ocalafl.org/government/city-departments-i-z/recreation-parks/parks/dog-park.
Location
2299 SE 32 Ave. , Ocala, FL 34470
Located at Jervey Gantt Recreation Complex
Hours
Open Fridays through Tuesdays from 7 a.m. to sunset.
Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays to allow the grass time to recover
It’s movie time! Join us for FREE movies throughout the year at different City of Ocala parks. Be sure to bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. We will have concessions available for purchase like snacks, popcorn and soda. No registration is required to attend our movies, simply show up, get comfortable and enjoy the show!
Friday, Mar. 25 – “Dreamgirls” starts at 8 PM at the Tuscawilla Art Park
- Supremely entertaining adaptation of the Broadway hit about the ups and downs of a 1960s girl group. Jennifer Hudson won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role.
- Rated PG-13
STATE OF FLORIDA
(Executive Order of Suspension)
WHEREAS, Article IV, Section 7(a) of the Florida Constitution provides that the Governor may suspend from office any county officer for commission of a felony; and
WHEREAS, Gary Robert Search is presently serving as a County Commissioner for Sumter County, Florida, District 1, having been elected in 2020 to serve a four-year term; and
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2021, Gary Robert Search was charged by Information with the felony charge of perjury in an official proceeding, in violation of section 837.02(1), Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, a violation of section 837.02(1), Florida Statutes, constitutes a felony in the third degree; and Continue reading
STATE OF FLORIDA
(Executive Order of Suspension)
WHEREAS, Article IV, Section 7(a) of the Florida Constitution provides that the Governor may suspend from office any county officer for commission of a felony; and
WHEREAS, Oren Miller is presently serving as a County Commissioner for Sumter County, Florida, District 5, having been elected in 2020 to serve a four-year term; and
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2021, Oren Miller was charged by Information with the felony charge of perjury in an official proceeding, in violation of section 837.02(1), Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, a violation of section 837.02(1), Florida Statutes, constitutes a felony in the third degree; and Continue reading
Strawberries stuffed with lightly-sweetened cream cheese and walnuts are perfect for that romantic evening. They go great with champagne! Pecans also work well in this recipe.
- 20 fresh strawberries
- 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1 ½ tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
Dice two strawberries and set aside. Cut the stems off of each of the remaining strawberries, forming a base for strawberries to stand on. Starting at the pointed ends and cutting most of the way, but not completely through the stem end, slice each strawberry into four wedges.
Beat the cream cheese until fluffy; stir in the diced strawberries, walnuts, and powdered sugar. Spoon or pipe about a teaspoon of mix into each strawberry.
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