6[gZZejWa^XVi^dchZgk^c\i]ZeZdeaZd[i]ZDXVaVVgZV BUY ocala LOCAL! Take Me Home! ;G:: Volume 4 Issue 12 own own December, 2013 D T Giving Thanks! Dennis Baxley Florida House of Representatives Representative Dennis K. Baxley District 23 Judiciary Com- mittee Appropria- tions Committee- Chair Ethics and Elec- tions Subcommittee K-12 Subcommittee As we enter Thanksgiving season, it is a great opportunity to give thanks for the progress being made in our lives despite the daunting challenges ahead. This week Florida was given report on another decrease in crime rates which should encourage all of us to know despite the high visibility of violence in our culture, the real numbers tell us we are experiencing fewer crimes. For this we give thanks. This week we also received numbers from the Marion County Association of Re- altors that show solid gains in home sales Yay! The dock has been completed. As you can see the dock will accommodate many seniors and wheelchair seniors and is perfect for them to fish off of. Pictured and home value. This is a palpable message on the left is Russ Moore of PAKMAIL. Russ is volunteering at the Senior Fishing Derby. Don’t forget to send your packages through him. You can find more pictures that recovery from a deep four year reces of the fishing derby on page nine. (Continued on Page 2) LIAR LIAR PANTS ON FIRE By Tom Loury doors after years of building and maintain- The very people that fought for freedom will Who is my choice? I’m not sure, I’m Wow, can you believe the problems with ing her patient list. suffer first - “the veterans” and the seniors. not looking for a Republican or a Democrat OBAMACARE? A 35 year old man has to The deal making and the crap going on in They say SS is going broke. The politicians or any other party. It could be a man or a have maternity delivery coverage and a 35 Washington has got to stop. Instead, Wash- have been raiding the SS fund for years and woman, black or white but a champion is a year old woman has to have prostate insur- ington is looking more like a toilet that needs again just months ago raided the SS to fund must. I do not like Rubio, I have had some ance coverage. It is reported that a married to be flushed! It needs to be cleaned up and health care for people who don’t want to personal experience, but I could consider couple without children, must have chil- deodorized. It smells of dirty money, deal work and/or are not citizens of our country. Ben Carson, Sara Palin, Paul Ryan or some- dren’s dental insurance, it goes on and on. making and incompetence. Yes there are a A few months back I wrote a series called one similar, someone who has a fire in their RIDICULOUS! We, the taxpayers, have few good politicians, but there are damn few. “Dancing with the Devil”. This is an exten- belly and can stand up and say ENOUGH! been lied to time and time again. We were We are headed in a backward direction. sion of that. The devil has never been more By all means, very important not to lie to the told time after time we could keep our insur- The suppression of religious beliefs, the prevalent in our daily lives than it is today. people. Our current administration has so ance and doctor, over two hundred thousand right of free speech, being politically correct Your belief and you, the people, will many Pinnochios that their noses won’t fit Floridians have already lost their insurance by not saying the pledge, forcing people to prevail, but at what price? We need a new into the White House meeting room. Most and their doctors! Millions of people are buy health insurance. This is supposed to be champion. This person does not have to be of these noses are straight in the air… PRAY losing their insurance nation wide and their a free country. If you let Obama keep mak- young. They need to be smart, dedicated to FOR RAIN! What is your opinion? tloury@ doctors can’t continue under the rules of ing executive decisions and forcing laws the people and our country, and by all means att.net ObamaCare. This writer’s doctor closed her down our throats, we will no longer be free. truthful. Tom’s Picks November referrals Do you need some work done from Tom’s Picks include: and don’t know who to call? •Contractor •Handyman
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Standard Presorted Presorted ******************ECRWSS**** IN GOD WE TRUST Page 2, Seniors Voice/Downtown – December, 2013 Giving Thanks! (Continued from Page 1) those who have focused on bringing recov- sion remains on track which is a very im- ery for our people. portant indicator as our banking confi dence So while we are honest about the chal- ultimately rest on these property values and lenges ahead, let’s all take a moment to give this trend continuing is an improvement of thanks. Despite all our challenges, we are our economic health of our community and blessed. A thankful heart is also the healthy our state. way to continue to progress in our recovery. Florida home values dropped DRA dra- Always give thanks. matically during recession and this was tox- Onward & Upward, ic for everyone’s economic health. Florida Representative Dennis Baxley is demonstrating that fi scally sound policy is House District 23 the best course for economic recovery. DKB/nm For all of this we are thankful and for all Record-Breaking Attendance FLORIDA’S STATE PARKS AND Ann Scott are some of our biggest enthusi- TRAILS GENERATED $1.2 BILLION asts,” said DEP Secretary Herschel T. Vin- IN ECONOMIC IMPACT LAST FISCAL yard Jr. “Those visitors enjoy our natural YEAR and cultural resources and contribute to the ~Florida’s award-winning state parks and economy of Florida, which supports jobs.” trails achieve record-breaking attendance The top-visited state trail was the Florida numbers and economic impact~ Keys Overseas Heritage Trail with 1,983,489 TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Depart- visitors and more than $91 million in direct ment of Environmental Protection’s Florida economic impact. Honeymoon Island State Parks Service produced $1.2 billion in eco- Park in Dunedin welcomed more visitors nomic impact during the last fi scal year, after than any other state park in Florida for the hosting a record 25.5 million visitors. The seventh year in a row with 1,044,295 visi- three-time National Gold Medal-winning tors and more than $46.3 million in direct system saw 592,615 more visitors in fi scal economic impact. year 2012-2013 than the previous year. “State parks and trails have inspired resi- Governor Rick Scott said, “With more dents and visitors for more than 78 years,” than 25 million visitors at our parks last year, said Florida Park Service Director Donald it’s clear that Florida’s state parks are among Forgione, “We have a longstanding tradition the best in the world. These parks provide of offering family friendly, world-class out- families with incredible opportunities to door recreation.” enjoy our natural treasures, and they cre- Rounding out the top 10 visited state ate jobs for Florida families. With Florida’s parks are: parks generating $1.2 billion in economic • Cross Florida Greenway - 998,927 visi- activity last year, it’s clear that our efforts tors to enhance our state parks are working. To • St. Andrews State Park, Panama City - better support and promote our parks, we’ve 893,102 visitors made strategic investments including in- • Lovers Key State Park, Fort Myers creasing the budget for park repairs by $5 Beach - 846,012 visitors million, $63 million in VISIT FLORIDA to • Gasparilla Island State Park, Boca better attract visitors, nearly $37 million in Grande - 799,811 visitors restoring and protecting our state’s springs, • John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and creating more license free fi shing days. Key Largo – 769,751 visitors Today is great news, and we’ll continue • Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Key working to make Florida’s state parks the Biscayne - 657,184 visitors best in the world.” • Sebastian Inlet State Park, Melbourne In 2012-2013, the Florida Park Service Beach - 598,459 visitors had an overall direct economic impact of • Bahia Honda State Park, Big Pine Key nearly $1.2 billion on local economies - 582,093 visitors throughout the state. Direct economic im- The economic impacts of these parks and pact is defi ned as the amount of new dol- trails are due to their location and level of lars spent in the local economy by non-local development, leading to high attendance park visitors and by park operations funds and park expenditure levels. Those parks spent in the local economy. More than $77 and trails which are fully developed and can million was contributed to general revenues sustain high attendance have the largest di- in the form of state sales taxes. rect economic impact on the local economy. • Economic impact is calculated as the In addition, 19,104 jobs were supported amount of new dollars spent in the local as a result of the state park system opera- economy by non-local park visitors and tions. For every 1,000 people visiting a state park operations. The Florida Park Service park or trail, the total direct impact on the uses the Money Generation Model designed local community is almost $47,000. In Oc- for and used by the National Park Service Offers can not be combined tober, the Florida Parks Service won its third to assess economic impact in the local area National Gold Medal for Excellence, be- around a park. coming not only the only state to win three gold medals, but also the only state to win two. “Florida’s award-winning state parks and state trails attract visitors from around the world, and Governor Scott and First Lady Seniors Voice/Downtown Ð December, 2013 Page 3
Thomas L. Croley, M.D. not progress. However, in some cases the exams by an ophthalmologist are the best leaking fl uid will collect in the macula (the protection against the progression of dia- CARING FOR YOUR EYES center portion of the retina that is respon- betic retinopathy. If diabetic retinopathy is sible for central vision). Straight lines, read- detected a second method of exam may be “DIABETES are often no symptoms in the early stages of ing and close work may become blurred. used, a test called fl uorescein angiogram, AND YOUR diabetic retinopathy, your vision may not be Background diabetic retinopathy is a to see which blood vessels are bleeding or EYES – SEE THE affected until the disease becomes severe. warning sign and can progress to a more leaking fl uid. Photos are taken after dye has WHOLE PIC- Diabetic Retinopathy is a complication serious sight endangering stage of diabetic been injected into the patient’s arm, and then TURE” of diabetes. It occurs when blood vessels retinopathy called proliferative diabetic examined by the doctor. Diabetic Retin- nourishing the retina begin to deteriorate. retinopathy. This starts in the same manner If diabetic retinopathy is diagnosed your opathy is the lead- These weakened blood vessels may leak as background diabetic retinopathy with the ophthalmologist will monitor or treat the ing cause of new either blood or fl uid, develop fragile brush- addition of new blood vessel growth on the type of diabetic retinopathy you have. The blindness among like branches or become enlarged in certain retina’s surface or optic nerve. These frag- treatment may vary from periodic exams to adults in the United places. The retina is the portion of the eye ile new blood vessels may rupture and bleed laser treatments to seal off bleeding or leak- States . Approxi- where objects are focused. When leaking into the vitreous (the clear gel like substance ing blood vessels. The laser treatment will mately 10.3 million Americans have Diabe- blood vessels damage or scar the retina, the which fi lls the center of the eye). not restore vision that is already lost due to tes. image that is sent to the brain is distorted If leakage clouds the clear gel, vision will diabetes, but will stabilize and stop the pro- People who have diabetes, whether con- or blurred. The retina must be healthy for appear distorted. Also, scar tissue forming gression of the disease in the eye. trolled by diet, oral medications or insulin, good vision. from the mass of ruptured blood vessels Only an ophthalmologist can treat diabet- see their family physician routinely. Diabet- Juvenile diabetics are particularly likely may tighten and pull at the retina causing ic retinopathy. He is a medical doctor who ics understand that diabetes must be moni- to develop diabetic retinopathy at an early a retinal detachment. Blood vessels may is educated, trained, and licensed to provide tored on a regular basis because of the ef- age. However, only a small percentage of also grow on the iris, blocking the chan- total care of the eyes. This care includes fects that diabetes can have on the body. It is them have serious problems with their vi- nels of even fl ow of liquid called aqueous performing comprehensive eye exams, pre- equally as important for people with diabe- sion or ever become blind. humor which causes glaucoma. Severe loss scribing corrective lenses, diagnosing dis- tes to have complete eye examinations with There are two forms of diabetic retinopa- of sight and even blindness may result from eases and disorders of the eye, as well as an ophthalmologist at a minimum of once a thy. The earliest stage is called background these conditions. using the appropriate medical and surgical year diabetic retinopathy. This is when blood The cause of diabetic retinopathy is not procedures necessary for their treatment. Diabetes Mellitus is a condition which vessels in the retina change. Some decrease completely understood. However, it is The gift of sight must be treasured. Early impairs the body’s ability to use and store in size while others enlarge and form bal- known that diabetes weakens small blood detected, diagnosis and treatment can help sugar. Elevated blood sugar levels, exces- loon like sacs, which obstruct the fl ow of vessels in various areas of the body. Preg- maintain good vision for a lifetime. sive thirst with an increase in urination and blood through the vessels. The vessels then nancy and increased blood pressure may By Thomas L. Croley, M.D. changes in the body’s blood vessels are char- leak and hemorrhage causing swelling of the worsen the condition in diabetic patients. Board Certifi ed Ophthalmologist acteristic to diabetes. Diabetes also causes retinal layers. Deposits are formed called Regular comprehensive medical eye Director of Central Florida Eye Institute changes in the eyes. More than one third exudates. of patients diagnosed with diabetes do not Fortunately in this stage of diabetic retin- receive the recommended vision care and opathy, sight is usually not seriously affected BUY LOCAL may be at risk for blindness. Because there and in 80% of diabetics the condition does BUY LOCAL
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With our society saying would really like to see Lora Ingrime go into our young people will be harnessed to un- I got a call from tures of Leesburg Chamber expo and the politics, she has some good ideas and knows believable debt all their lives and the acts of a democrat the oth- Ocala Chamber Expo. So somewhere in the how to talk to an audience. bullying going on country-wide, what do the er day. How, you 80,000 people is a democrat that will get our CONTERFEITING young people have to look forward to? Bul- ask, did I know he paper again because he did not give me his At what point does it become fraudulent lying has taken on a new face. In the old was a democrat? address. That’s right, in all that he did not for the federal government to continue to days a kid gets bullied in the hall and three Well I’ll tell the give me the address where not to throw it. print money? Can they just print it as they or four people see it and they can get over story and you make Sounds like a good plan to me. I’m looking need it? It seems that way. If you have no- it. But today with the internet, thousands up your own mind. forward to his call next month. Now on to ticed there are a lot of new bills out there of people could hear about it, that’s hard to The call started out some biased information. in the stores. Who is supposed to say that’s get over. Speaking of bullies, the president like this, “are you I was raised as a democrat all my life un- enough, NO MORE! has lied to the young people, the poor, the Tom Loury?” “Yes. I til the current president started doing things As they print more the less the money middle class and the wealthy. If we could exclaimed.” “Well I don’t want your biased that the people did not want done. Then he is worth. Yes we are helping the poor and see into the future, what will be facing us?? rag thrown in my yard again or I’ll call the started lying about everything, things he we are feeding the hungry, but we always I’m not sure I want to know! police.” I asked “do you live in the Ocala didn’t have to lie about. I changed parties have. We are also supplying the people with IMPEACHMENT area or the Villages?” He said “you figure it to vote against him, but it did not work. The an income for not working, who would go Congressman YOHO along with an- out.” HUMMM? He said “you have a one republicans are not acting very smart. They to work if they don’t have to? We have in- other Congressman have started Impeach- sided paper and I don’t like it.” I said “what are acting like obstructionists mixed with creased the level of lifestyle, but we are do- ment proceedings against Eric Holder! story / writer do you have a problem with?” lies of their own. They can’t even put up a ing it on credit, how long can that last? YAAAAAAAY! It’s about time someone is He said “you figure it out!” HUMMM. decent candidate. Every candidate’s special BENGHAZI fighting back. “Do you live in Ocala or the Villages?” interest shows up during the election. If the I will never forgive the people respon- Washington is getting too big and is giv- Finally he said “Villages!” YAY! I have republicans can agree on one single message sible for allowing these people to die. My ing itself too many benefits. George Wash- narrowed it down to 80,000 people. I think to drive home every day, every hour, every personal belief is that the decision not to do ington had to borrow money to go to his he was referring to an article on the front minute they might take control. They must anything was made so the result of the elec- inauguration. Each governor and/or elected page. I ran a press release from Governor act like a unit. tion would not be affected. official is trying to look out for their own Scott that said Washington has its head in CANDIDATES Droning the terrorist leaders is one of the people of their own state and not looking for the sand. That’s a pretty biased statement I kind of like Ben Carson but he may be few things I agree with. It makes the terror- the good of the entire country. but it was made by the Governor of Florida. too soft spoken. I’d like to hear him go on ist think twice about being the next leader. What do you think? [email protected] This call came in while I was at the Post a rant and see how he does, I think he is an Have you noticed the increase in young Office getting my mail and low and behold independent. I still like Sarah Palin and I there was a postcard in the PO Box thank- like Paul Ryan, but I’m waiting for some- ing us for the columns we are running con- thing special to emerge. 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From the Office of anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers of Mar- to the defendant were recovered from his ion County at 368-STOP or 368-7867. Text mother’s home. Information was received THE MARION COUNTY SHERIFF tips to 274637 using keyword 368STOP. that the defendant was held up in a weekly Tips can also be submitted at www.ocalac- rental trailer at 4056 Picciola Drive, lot 89 in Numerous vehicles and a residence in the patrol vehicle and the personal vehicle of an rimestoppers.com. Fruitland Park. With the assistance of Lake Whispering Pines Subdivision have been Ocala Police Department Offi cer was burned ------County Sheriff’s Offi ce, the defendant sur- the target of an arsonist. The Marion County in her driveway, Whispering Pines Subdivi- The Marion County Sheriff’s Offi ce rendered at the sight of the K-9 unit. He was Sheriff’s Offi ce, in conjunction with the sion off of S.W. 103rd Street Road. obtained a warrant for Branden A. Richter taken to the Lake County Jail. State Fire Marshal’s Offi ce and the Ocala It appears as though law enforcement is (25) after he was involved in an incident ------Police Department has worked harmonious- the main target of the arsonist. Detectives in the parking lot of the Pac-N-Sac located Charles W. Messina, 63, of Ocala was ar- ly to capture the person(s) responsible for want your help. If you know anything about at 10015 SE CR 25, Belleview, with his rested for inappropriate contact with a 91- the following acts: these cases, please contact Detective Steve ex-girlfriend and two other acquaintances. year-old victim. Witnesses told detectives • On 06-10-13 @ 0025 hours MCFR re- Osborne at (352) 438-5940. There is up to The defendant pulled a fi rearm on the three Messina was in a dark room with the vic- sponded to a fi re at an abandoned residence $5,000 in cash for your information leading victims threatening them and he then fi red tim. The witnesses say once the lights were in Whispering Pines Subdivision off of S.W. to an arrest and conviction. numerous rounds into the ground, one of turned on, they could see Messina violating 103rd Street Road. ------which struck one of the victims in the foot. the victim. Messina is in the Marion County • On 09-21-13 @ 2300 hours a citizen’s Bruce Mizell Robinson, 42, of Ocala has The defendant also held the handgun to his Jail; his bond is $10,000. Detectives would vehicle was burned in his driveway, near been charged with sex battery on a juvenile. own head threatening to kill himself. As like to know what you know about Messina’s Whispering Pines Subdivision off of S.W. The victim told detectives Robinson spoke one of the responding units arrived at the contact with the elderly. If you have details 103rd Street Road. about recruiting girls to go to hotels and store, he got into his vehicle and fl ed into about Messina, please call (352) 369-6715. • On 09-29-13 @ 2130 hours the personal have sex with men for cash. According to the neighborhood behind the store. A search You can phone anonymous tips to Crime vehicle of a Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy the arrest affi davit, the victim told Robinson involving numerous deputies and K-9 were Stoppers of Marion County at 368-STOP was burned in his driveway, near Whisper- she was not interested. The victim told de- unable to locate the him, however, his ve- or 368-7867. Text tips to 274637 using key- ing Pines Subdivision on S.W. 103rd Street tectives when she tried to call for help, Rob- hicle, a rifl e, and a shotgun were recovered. word 368STOP. Tips can also be submitted Road. inson “became forceful.” Robinson was ar- A few hours later numerous units responded at www.ocalacrimestoppers.com. • On 10-07-13 @ 0143 hours the marked rested and transported to the Marion County to the defendant’s mother’s residence lo------patrol vehicle of a Marion County Sheriff’s Jail. Robinson is a registered sex offender. cated at 14352 SE 42nd Terrace, Summer- The Marion County Sheriff’s Offi ce is Deputy was burned in his driveway, Whis- Detectives would like to know what you fi eld, after information was received that he looking for two suspects who carjacked a pering Pines Subdivision off of S.W. 103rd know about Robinson’s contact with chil- was there. His mother confi rmed that he tow truck driver. This incident took place Street Road. dren. If you have details about Robinson, had been there, but fl ed on foot just prior to around 12:45 a.m., Wednesday, November • On 10-13-13 @ 0130 hours the marked please call (352) 369-6845. You can phone our arrival. Two more handguns belonging (Continued on Page 6) TomL Publishing LLC Serving Communities in Marion, Lake & Sumter County Florida
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School Board Meeting Progress Energy Speaker A New Philly Is Born Marion County School Board By Tom Loury I recently read an article that was in the Ocala Star Banner, Thursday April 15, 2010 front page about Jackie Porter and the School Superintendent Yancey. If you look at the ar- ticle it is reported with Jackie Porter’s alle- ged file and the story is presented like a fe- deral court case. The interesting fact is there Lorri Silvera Evelio Silvera Copy Shoppe Sold: Clint Jones and Janet Ginsberg sold the Copy Shoppe. The new owner were no quotes from Jackie Porter and no Tom Loury Ray Arriaga takes position June first. Pictured from left is Janet Jones, Ray Arriaga and Clint Debate? No these are husband and wife speakers fromremarks the fromOcala her Business defending Leaders herself. Meeting It’s not Jones. Good luck Clint and Janet! and pictures are from two separate weeks. Left isbecause Lorri Silvera she refused Development to remark Coordinator but in fact, PACE Center for Girls of Marion County and on theshe right, was Evelio never Silveraasked orof interviewedthe Ocala Marion for this County Chamber of Commerce, he is the VP of businessstory. That Developement bothers me andmore Public than anyAffairs. of the How do you like Obama Now? Evelio was speaking on Your Business and the Internet and how to have success in 60 days The chamber breakfast was sponsored by Project Legacy, a group of churches, civic organi- to social Marketing. Photos by Charles Gordon of Charlesfollowing Gordon comments. Photography. I believe that everyone This question has created quite a lot of interest in the should have the right to defend themselves zations and businesses that raise money for children’s issues. Please find above photo from the chamber breakfast with, on Left, Sidney Brock, Heritage Community Church (a member of Lady Lake Chamber Expo paper. Some give us their views,The we Senior would Fishing liDerbyke to broke hear all re- We have never had better weather - it was in print. Project Legacy), Dr. Susan Moxley, Superintendent of Lake County Schools center, and Karen The attendance was good. A slow moving The vendors did well and no complaints cords. Hundreds turned out for the 16th perfect. The fish were biting slow but there I feel somewhat responsible for some Jackie Porter Mercer of Brown & Brown Insurance, right. yours. School Board Turmoil crowd flowed through the expo, never end- from the visitors. annual Senior Fishing Derby, co-hosted were fish there. There was so many people of the friction between the School Board TAX money. Many of us have been prea- Dr. Susan Moxley spoke to the attending crowd on “The State of our Local Education System s s s by Tom Loury sibility to make things right especially when ing but then about closing time it stopped. by TomL Publishing and the City of Ocala we may have made the fish skittish. Fish and Jackie Porter. With the School Board, ching “buy local”. This story started when in Lake County as it Relates to the Northern Lake County Area”. Dr. Moxley also highlighted 352-804-1223 Budget deficit Where was Barack Obama during this Another flare-up in the school board they are spending the tax payers’ money. the importance of partnerships among local businesses, civic groups, churches and individu- as elected officials, you would not have ex- many businesses, elected officials and orga- Pictured is Tom Loury of TomL Publishing and Jerry Miller of Progress Energy. Jerry was the Many Democrats talk about Obama in- time?Parks He and was Recreation a member Department. of Congress that chambers.were caught You’ve and gotreleased. to give The Jackie big fish Porter was a What can they do? Talk to their attorneys als to help address the needs of children within their community while leveraging resources pected a reaction like this. Elected officials nizations started encouraging people to buy guest speaker at the Lady Lake Chamber breakfast meeting. Jerry pointed out many thing that heriting a huge deficit from Bush, so let take passedDozens all of theseof fisherman/women massive spending in bills,wheel- creditkeeper for size being bass gutsy. and the A winnerlone vote was not Priscilla to and ask what legally can be done and come to help meet those needs. give up their privacy and are fair game for local. I’m sure you have seen some of the the business people did not, but the thingTom’s that impressed mePicks most was the jobs the building of a short history lesson. andchairs he signed and walkers the omnibus showed bill up as to President fish. approve $500,000(Continued for new on roofs Page for 8) three out with a statement. The statute of limita- any questions that comes your way. Jackie buy local campaigns. The county is taking the new Nuc plants would bring to an Doarea. you The new need Crystal some River Plantwork would done bring and upwards don’t know who to call? Budgets come from Congress not the to complete 2009. Let‘s look at what the buildings at Dunnellon High school. This tions probably ran out. to 8,000 for approximately 8 years. You can just imagine what 20 Nuc plants would bring to Porter said she sent Mr. Yancey a personal pride in their buy local efforts and they are How do you like Obama Now? Call Tom’s Pick’s. We can direct you to business people White House. The Democratic party has deficits was during that period. writer lived in Dunnellon and heard teach- Jackie Porter is asking these questions the US economy. email asking about a sensitive question. Was buying local, but a small segment appears controlled Congress since January 2007. TheHow Democrats dodid not youinherited anylike def- ersObama and people around Now? town talking about wanting answers and she is being ridiculed Letter from TN and every election in the future. that are invovled in the community and are the “Best of the it his son-in-law that was promoted to an ad- not to be. They controlled the budget process for 2008 icit, the 2007 deficit, the last of the Repub- how fast the construction was going bad in- for it. Yes the if the roof is leaking it needs In my opinion this bill that passed is ille- I was sitting in my living room listening Best.” This question has created quite a lot of interest in the ministrative job? If the question had been At a meeting I was hearing complaints and 2009, as well as 2010. In that first year, lican budgets. That deficit was the lowest cluding talk about the roof leaking. I believe gally. They have beat up, threatened, bribed to this great oratorTom’s and the people Picks who are anawered(Continued it would have on stoppedPage) right the- from businessman Doctor R. Ronald Cor- Call the advertisers in this paper first! the Dems had to contend with Bush, which in paper.five years, andSome the fourth give straight us declinetheir views,there was talkwe about would the roof like leaking to before hear everyone they think they can get away with surrounding him.Do The you people need who some are not work done and don’t know who to call? re. Somehow it was brought into the school bett, owner of Ink Solutions who talked Call Tom at 804-1223 caused them to compromise on spending, in yours.deficit spending. After that, Democrats it was eight years old. 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Some 38 states are postering for a bat- the top 5 employersCall saythe there advertisers will be thou- in Tom’sthis Pickspaper is helping first! about 100 rea- Best of the Best. Part of the weeding process 17.1 percent has the states highest unem- We all have a personal stake in this, OUR (Continued on Page 2) ernment running until Barack Obama could makersWhat Obama Aren’t Tighteningis saying isTheir I inherited Belts” I sawa ablyployment patched. rate. Who Whatwas the jobs contractor? has the stimulus What s s s tle over the healthcare bill, they will never sands of their Callemployees Tom out at of work.804-1223 Cat- ders every 90 days. It astounds me that we is they must be highly visible in the com- take office. At that time, they passed a mas- deficitred. thatCould I voted the members for and ofthen Congress, I voted andto I waspackage the warranty? that was The passed current last School year Boardcreated? 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Call Tom at 804-1223 “The Party of No” es to include coverage of elective abortion Presorted Standard Presorted 1942 and the worst economy that America made accountable for their actions or voted IN GOD WE TRUST has seen since the Great Depression of the s s s LOCAL On November 18, 2009, Senate Major- services in the government-run health care out of office. 1930s you know for sure that Congress is INRAK GOD WE TRUSTLet me tell you how my Tom’s Picks is vices under well known Business Clubs and ity Leader Harry Reid unveiled the Senate’s reform. totally out to lunch. Foreclosures are up 6% ******** growing and what I am doing to develop it. Chambers of Commerce to try to get you the health care reform legislation. Unlike the I am the Party of No. No to being forced health care bill passed in the House of Rep- to pay for someone’s abortion. No to gov- A philly born this morning on the Loury Ranch. Pictured is Lindsay Sykes holding her philly over last year and the average unemploy- To the Village Spectator Tom’s Picks is helping about 100 read- Best of the Best. Part of the weeding process just hours old. To be fair the light spots on the new philly is the sun coming through the trees, ment rate in Florida at 12.2 percent is worse The article by Charlette Poss, “Your ers every 90 days. It astounds me that we is they must be highly visible in the com- resentatives, Senator Reid’s proposal would ernment-run health care insurance. No but she is colorful and already likes people. The coldest or near coldest day of the year, 20 than the national average at 9.7 percent. Health”, was one of the best I’ve read con- are getting calls at this rate. I will refer you munity, like active in the Chamber, or other allow the to Democrats’ closed door pork barreling degrees at daylight she was found prancing in the pasture next to her mother.
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ONE PERSON’S OPINION fort in my waning years. million and is now up to 292 million. If you I worked for mine, you work for yours had a business and had paid someone to do Le t t e r s t o t h e Ed i t o r FAIR is FAIR. EQUAL is EQUAL. this work for you and it didn’t work would Get up and go to work. Demand jobs you pay them, of course not. Dear Editor: ride. That is NOT equal. not largesse {free stuff}. Are the American people this stupid? I All Men Are Created Equal! We are all created EQUAL! This is your D.I. Larson just can’t believe it. The Countries that are O.K. I get it!!!!!! credo. Ocala, FL laughing at us are innumerable. I suffered privation during my early life, The founding fathers tried to express ******** You can bet if these people in government and for the remainder of my life I have something from the perspective of their day. I think it is about time we quit wasting had to have this insurance they would be worked, like a dog. What they should have said, to my mind is: money on the Sebelius hearings. She says telling a different story. Sebelius can stand I toted my barge, lifted my bale, but I did NO HUMAN HAS THE RIGHT TO EX- exactly what she is told over and over. right behind Obama when they hand out the not land in jail. Hard work was the key to PLOIT, DEMEAN, OR ABUSE ANOTH- Surely by now the American people re- Pinocchio awards they so richly deserve. A whatever I have accumulated. ER HUMAN. alize just who is going to benefit from this BIG HAND for Sen. Roberts from Kansas! Now it is your turn to do the same. Equal You have no RIGHT to exploit, demean, plan that the rest of us are going to pay for Resign now Honorable Sebelius. is equal in all things, work included. or abuse me. I did nothing to you. and that is the same people collecting food P. Lee You have no right to demand I work, and I have worked, worked, and worked. stamps and welfare. BUY AMERICAN sacrifice to support you. What I have accumulated was gotten by This started out supposedly costing 94 When all are equal no one deserves a free hard work. I deserve some degree of com- Merry Christmas
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(Continued on Page 14) Seniors Voice/Downtown Ð December, 2013 Page 9 Senior Fishing Derby Ocala Marion County Parks and Recre- Two trophies were won. First place for the ation held another great day for the seniors. most fi sh and largest fi sh was Mary Morand The weather was good, there was plenty of and the oldest fi sher women was Marie Gary fi shermen / women, a new dock to fi sh off at 101 years old. Trophies were donated by of, and the fi sh were biting. Plenty of fi sh BJ Trophies. Lots of fun was had by all. were caught, mostly smalls but lots of fun. Door prizes were plenty and the food was good. Hey, what more could you ask for? Page 10, Seniors Voice/Downtown – December, 2013
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Tom Loury 804-1223 Seniors Voice/Downtown – December, 2013 Page 11 Gov. Scott Celebrates Beginning of Hanukkah Tallahassee – Governor Rick Scott recalls the Jewish people’s miraculous vic- and Rabbi Schneur Oirechman of Chabad tory over religious persecution. The story Lubavitch of the Panhandle-Tallahassee of the Maccabees is an inspiration to people celebrated the beginning of Hanukkah by of all backgrounds. Their courage reminds participating in a ceremonial lighting of the us to stand firm in our identity, trust in our menorah. faith, and fight for our ideals. Ann and I Governor Scott said, “At sundown to- continue to pray for the safety of Israel and night, Jewish families across Florida will we extend our warmest wishes to all those begin celebrating Hanukkah, a holiday that observing Hanukkah.” BUYBUY LOCAL LOCAL
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Governor Rick Scott Gable, 42, of Naples, is the president of the Institute for Human and Machine Cog- Barron Collier Companies. He has served as nition. He is reappointed for a term begin- FROM THE GOVERNOR’S DESK a board member of the Immokalee Founda- ning September 5, 2013, and ending May tion and as a trustee of the Greater Naples 31, 2017. Governor and First Lady Scott Wish tects our freedom and we will keep them and YMCA. Gable received his bachelor’s de- Durrance, 63, of Bronson, is a retired Florida Families a Happy Thanksgiving their families in our thoughts and prayers as gree from Tulane University and his master’s Levy County School Board teacher admin- NAPLES, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott we celebrate this holiday season. Ann and I degree from Florida Gulf Coast University. istrator. He has previously worked as a high and First Lady Ann Scott issued the follow- wish you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving He succeeds Scott Lutgert and is appointed school teacher, assistant principal and dis- ing statement on Thanksgiving: weekend.” for a term beginning November 25, 2013, trict testing coordinator. Durrance received Governor Scott said, “Thanksgiving is ______and ending January 6, 2018. his bachelor’s degree from the University of a time for families across the nation to join The appointment is subject to confi rma- Florida and his master’s degree from Nova their loved ones in giving thanks for the Governor Rick Scott Appoints Robert tion by the Florida Senate. University. He is reappointed for a term be- year’s blessings. As you gather with your “Blake” Gable to Florida Gulf Coast Uni- ______ginning September 5, 2013, and ending May family to celebrate this joyous holiday, I en- versity Board of Trustees 31, 2017. courage you to also give thanks to the brave Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Governor Rick Scott Reappoints Three to Balfour, 55, of Lecanto, is a Citrus Coun- men and women who have served and who Scott announced the appointment of Robert College of Central Florida District Board of ty school board member. She has served are currently serving our country at home “Blake” Gable to the Florida Gulf Coast Trustees on the Association of Community College and abroad. Their service and sacrifi ce pro- University Board of Trustees. Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Trustees and the Association of Supervision Scott announced the reappointments of Ron and Curriculum Development. Balfour re- Ewers, Robert Durrance, and Sandra Bal- ceived her bachelor’s degree in elementary four to the College of Central Florida Dis- education and her master’s degree in edu- trict Board of Trustees. cational leadership. She is reappointed for a Ewers, 72, of Ocala, is the retired presi- term beginning September 5, 2013, and end- dent of Class 1. He has served on the Board ing May 31, 2017. of the Ocala/Marion County Economic De- The appointments are subject to confi r- velopment Council and as vice chairman of mation by the Florida Senate.
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Bob’s will be closed Dec 25th through Jan 1st to give his employees time with their families for creating joyous holiday memories. Y Seniors Voice/Downtown Ð December, 2013 Page 13 Villages Resident Makes A Move With New Seeing Eye® Dog Donna Evans, a long time resident of The Donna has worked with Seeing Eye dogs Villages, recently moved from her Village of since 2000 and Jody is her second partner- Woodbury home to a villa in Hacienda Vil- ship. Before retiring, Donna and her fi rst las. Her decision to relocate is based on her partner, Traci, managed a retail operation eyesight. Donna is legally blind with a very under The Maryland Business Enterprise limited area of vision remaining in one eye. Program for the Blind at Bethesda Medical “Finding a home in The Villages that would Center outside Washington DC. Now re- offer me everything I need & want within tired, Donna enjoys spending her free time walking distance was a challenge. My goal singing, traveling, going to the beach and was to have freedom, mobility and indepen- enjoying everything The Villages lifestyle dence while walking safely to and from my offers. “Having Jody in my life affords me home.” a freedom and independence beyond words. By living within walking distance to I walk with confi dence everywhere I go. Spanish Springs, she is able to achieve that She’s my constant companion. The bond we goal of living independently, walking to the have is indescribable.” grocery store, doing her banking as well as Villagers are encouraged to follow a few enjoying all the festivities that the square guidelines in case they should encounter any brings day and night. “When I purchased Seeing Eye dog team around town. Remem- my home in Hacienda Villas, I knew it was ber, distracting a Seeing Eye dog can make perfect!” its owner vulnerable to harm. As driving has never been an option for Please don’t let your pet near a guide dog, Donna, in 2012, she was partnered with her even if your dog is leashed “I hope to meet many of you as Jody and ness. The Seeing Eye is a philanthropy sup- second Seeing Eye dog – Jody. Jody is now Always let a person who is blind know I are out and about in the Town Square. Just ported by contributions from individuals, her constant, loving companion – her soul- that you are nearby and tell them if you have remember to say “Hi” to me and pretend – corporations and foundations, bequests, and friend – who guides her safely wherever she a dog with you as hard as it is – that my Seeing Eye dog is other planned gifts. goes. Do not call the dog’s name, make eye invisible.” The Seeing Eye is a trademarked name Jody is a two-year-old Black Lab that contact or talk to the dog. It’s always best to Background info on The Seeing Eye Or- and can only be used to describe the dogs was bred, raised, and trained at The Seeing treat the dog as if he is not there ganization: bred and trained at the school’s facilities in Eye, Inc., in Morristown, N.J., where more Do not shout directions, take the person Established in 1929, The Seeing Eye Morristown, N.J. If you would like more in- than 15,500 partnerships between individu- by the arm or interrupt them when they are provides specially bred and trained dogs to formation on The Seeing Eye, please visit als and dogs have been made since 1929. crossing the street. If you are concerned for guide people who are blind. Seeing Eye® the website at www.SeeingEye.org, call Donna spent three weeks at the school in the their safety, ask them if they need help fi rst dog users experience greatly enhanced mo- (973) 539-4425, or email info@seeingeye. spring of 2012 where she bonded with and Please encourage others to follow these bility and independence, allowing them to org. learned special handling skills for Jody. guidelines. retain their active lifestyles despite blind- Page 14, Seniors Voice/Downtown – December, 2013 uncovered on High Classic Holiday Flavors Inspire about 1 minute 30 sec- onds, stirring every 30 Fun Snack Recipes seconds, until chips (Continued from Page 8) 1 bag (12 ounces) white vanilla can be stirred smooth. late, crushed candy canes and a baking chips (2 cups) Stir in half the crushed dark chocolate drizzle, it’s easy to 1/2 cup coarsely crushed pep- peppermint candy. add holiday cheer with this festive permint candy canes (16 miniature, Pour over cereal; mix. unwrapped) toss to evenly coat. 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips Spread mixture in Prep Time: 10 Minutes single layer on cookie Start to Finish: 15 Minutes Mix cereals in large microwav- sheet. Immediately Makes: 16 servings (1/2 cup able bowl. Line cookie sheet with sprinkle with remain- or until chips can be stirred smooth; each) foil or waxed paper. ing candy. drizzle over top. Let stand in refrig- 3 cups Rice Chex® cereal In microwavable bowl, micro- Melt dark chocolate chips in mi- erator until set, about 5 minutes. 3 cups Chocolate Chex® cereal wave white vanilla baking chips crowave on High 50 to 60 seconds Gently break into clusters. Store in airtight container.
Chex® Pumpkin Pie Crunch This recipe is great served in your favorite colorful pie plate. Set the pie plate out on the table with the other dishes, and put a scooper out so guests can help themselves. For party favors, leave small bags next to the pie plate and ask guests to take a bag home for an extra treat later. Prep Time: 15 Minutes Start to Finish: 15 Minutes Makes: 16 servings (1/2 cup each)
1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1/4 cup butter 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups Cinnamon Chex® cereal 2 cups Wheat Chex® cereal 2 cups Honey Nut Chex® cereal 8 ounces pecans
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