Villages Florida: There is a running controversy over a resident displaying the flag. This is not a good thing to be on the wrong side of, especially right now! It does not have anything to do with Villages management; it has to do with residents in the community. There are yard ornament regulations.
Joe and Peggy, residents of the beautiful but massive community of the Villages, have a flag displayed in their yard. They were notified that they would have to take it down because it was classified as a lawn ornament. The residents say the flag is the flag, no matter how you display it. They are showing their patriotism in the only way they know how.
The flag is on a bracket that holds it in place rain or shine. It has a light on it. It stays in place in the wind also and the flag is replaced when needed. Continue reading
From published novelists to writers of how-to books or memoirs—anyone can be intimidated by the writing process and plagued by questions like these: Where do I begin? How can I avoid common mistakes? How can I make my project sound more professional? What’s my next step?
Developmental editor Karin Nicely, owner of Writing Nicely, will be helping local authors address these and other questions in her upcoming Ti
ps from the Editor—Introductory Workshop on November 12, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the The Villages Hampton Inn.
“Writers of all levels and varied genres can learn ways to overcome their writing challenges in a casual, welcoming atmosphere while enjoying the opportunity to interact with other authors. Writing should be fun—not scary!” said Ms. Nicely, who has worked with international publishing houses such as Prentice Hall and Wiley and now specializes in editing works of independent authors of fiction and nonfiction. Continue reading
A friend sent me this picture off the internet. It is a picture of the massive group of people walking toward our southern border. Some say it is 7,000 immigrants. I say it’s an Invasion because if you notice they are carrying the flag of their country, not the flag of the United States.
Reporters have infiltrated the group and they say there are plenty of bad guys mixed in with them: gang members, ISIS members, Taliban fighters. Mostly, they are immigrants, but we must figure out a way to stop the group coming.
Mark DuShane of DuShane Management, Inc. invited friends and family to a meet and greet with Senator Dennis Baxley. It was held at Recreation Plantation RV Resort. Upon arrival I was greeted by the Owner of Recreation Plantation Grant Gore, Sue Kelly the director of the Lady Lake Chamber was there promoting the event and of course Mark DuShane himself. It was one of the most laid back meetings I have ever been too. It started out with a talk about what was going on in Tallahassee but it was not long before I realized Senator Baxley was sitting comfortably in the middle of the group and everyone was listening, then later asking questions. No smart phones, everyone was paying attention. It was a good event. Thank you Senator Baxley for your service. He is OUR State Senator!
Nothing but networking was held this month at the Waterfront Inn. At the end of the meeting I give out my newspapers. This table held up the newspaper while a photographer snapped the photo. I was in the picture if you can see my hand holding a newspaper, bottom left.
Ocala Business Leaders had an old friend come by and visit. Sandy Mandell used to come to the OBL meetings as a District High Patrol supervisor. He is now in Tallahassee Fl as Bureau Commander of of Criminal Investigations and Intelligence. He spoke to the group about what was going on state-wide. The Bureau Commander gave us a brief highlight on things he could talk about. Of course the Hurricane readiness of the state dwarfed all the conversations. Sandy Mandell is a great asset to state law enforcement. The description of their job values are Courtesy. Service. Protection!
One of the speakers this month at Ocala Business Leaders was Stacy Edmondson Cruz ARNP. Stacy and her husband have Magnolia Walk In Clinic. Picture from left Stacy Edmondson Cruz ARNP, John Hoogerhyde office manager and not pictured Miguel Cruz, MD. The audience was sharing their experiences at the clinic. One patient said that when you walk in and you need a test, it will happen while you are there. They don’t have to send you somewhere else . They do MRI’s, Xrays, and just about anything you will need. So if you need care go to 1490 SE Magnolia, Ocala Fl 34471. Phone 352-512-9703
This year’s event will feature two stages and two entertainment zones throughout the downtown area with entertainment and more than 100 vendors.
OCALA, Fla. (Oct. 23, 2018) – Light Up Ocala returns to downtown Ocala Saturday, Nov. 17 from 4 to 9 p.m. The theme for this year’s event is “Here We Glow Again.”
This year’s event will feature two stages and two entertainment zones throughout the downtown area with entertainment and more than 100 vendors the whole family will enjoy. Entertainment will include live music, dance, food, crafts, and, of course, the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at approximately 6:30 p.m.
- Stage One – Sponsored by Ocala Health and WOCA
- Downtown Square – SE Broadway and Magnolia Avenue
- Stage Two – Sponsored by Florida Hospital Ocala
- Citizens’ Circle – Fort King Street and Osceola Avenue
- Entertainment Zone – Sponsored by Campus USA Credit Union & Insight Credit Union
- North Lot – Corner of NE First Street and NE First Avenue
- Whoville – Sponsored by the Ocala/Marion County Association of Realtors & Watson Realty
- Marion Theatre – Magnolia Avenue and Fort King Street
(NAPS)—The flu is nothing to sneeze at. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza has resulted in between 9.2 million and 35.6 million illnesses annually since 2010. The best way to stay out of such statistics, the CDC says, is for everyone who is eligible and at least 6 months old to get a flu shot as soon as the vaccine becomes available.
To help, all CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations have the vaccine available seven days a week with no appointment needed.
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That may be just as well, since the annual survey, conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of CVS Pharmacy [1], found that two-thirds of those surveyed get a flu vaccine every year or plan to get one this year, a 5 percent increase from last year.
One reason so many are flocking to get the shot is the knowledge of last year’s flu season—which according to the CDC had flu levels that were the highest observed since 2009. Twenty-two percent of those surveyed[2] say that knowledge of last year’s severe flu season makes them more likely to get a flu shot this year. On a similar note, among the 27 percent of parents of children under 18 whose child did not get the flu vaccine last year, 26 percent say they are more likely to get their child vaccinated this year after learning about the notably high flu levels during last year’s flu season. Continue reading
Class II Recall 083-2018
Health Risk: Low
Sep 21, 2018
Congressional and Public Affairs
Autumn Canaday
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2018 – Junior’s Smokehouse Processing Plant, an El Campo, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 690 pounds of ready-to-eat teriyaki beef jerky products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of hard metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The ready-to-eat teriyaki beef jerky items were produced on Aug. 9, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: Continue reading
