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Healing The Village

Mama Sugarlump

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(L) Bishop Allen Wiggins, Orlando, FL; (C) Bishop Gladstone Botswana of Soweto, South Africa; (R) Archbishop LeRoy Bailey, Jr., Bloomfield, CT

IMG's Top 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Legends of Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Crazy Praise Alphonso Hawkins II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Event Spotlight Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Healing the Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 Health by Dr. Chianta S. Lindsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Eating and Diabetes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Fashion by Ms. Kizzy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 GospelNOWChef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Village Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Soul in the City by Brandi Nikole . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 Women of Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 Promo Pics by Tiger Dan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Amway Back to School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Tom Joyner It's a Family Affair . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 NBA Mom's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Crime Prevention Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Immigration NOW by Gail S. Seeram . . 33 Chirocare Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 Event Spotlight Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Higher Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Kingdom Fitness By Demica Paige . . . . 41 ClassiďŹ eds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Barber & Salon Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Church Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45 In Loving Memory, Mama Sugarlump 46 Life Poem by Patricia J. Helligar. . . . . . . 46

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01. MARVIN SAPP-THE BEST IN ME 02. YOUTH PRAISE FT: JJ HARISTON RESTING ON HIS PROMISE 03. DONNA LAWRENCE & CO. - THE LAW OF CONFESSION 04. HE WANTST IT ALL – FOREVER JONES 05. FRED HAMMOND FT. JOHN P. KEE –THEY THAT WAIT 06. GOD FAVORED ME – HEZEKIAH WALKER FT MARVIN SAPP & DJ ROGERS 07. BRIAN COURTNEY WILSON – ALL I NEED 08. GWEN COVINGTON-THAT’S HIM 09. JAMARION MOORE – GOD NEVER MAKES A MISTAKE 10. NITA BUSH– GOTTA DANCE

01. THE MINISTA – STILL PREACHING 02. TIM MOSES – KEEP SPINNING 03. PREACHER KID – THE BIBLE SONG 04. LARRY P – FOR EVER TEAR 05. TOBY MAC FT KIRK FRANKLIN, MANDISA – LOSE MY SOUL 06. AMBASSADOR - SOARING 07. CFL – WE ARE GOING TO LIFT HIM UP 08. THE RIGHTOUS BOYZ – WE RIDE 09. KD3 – THE GIANT SLAYER 10. D. KING - LOVE

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Legends of Leadership IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY

Lake & Sumter County’s

Yolanda F. Presley Visionary

Black Women of Purpose, Passion, Power & Position There are two types of people in this world; those who wait for things to happen and those who make things happen. We are living in a time and season where families are experiencing turmoil and hardships, and many young people are choosing drinking, drugs & sexual promiscuity, over an education. Doors are being shut, opportunities are fading, and resources for help are scarce. If ever there was a time for love, support, compassion and sound leadership, now is that time.

community. Their names may not be in lights, they may not be multi-millionaires yet or sit among the elite, but their dedication and commitment to serving the families and children, in the black community has been relentless. Their businesses, places of employment, churches and volunteer opportunities, open the door for them to give back and serve as a resource to help families make it through difficult times, students to strive for academic success, and youth to receive cultural enrichment through the Arts.

One thing is for sure, the black community has always had its share of struggles, hard-times, and those days of barely making ends meet. For many, their life was and is a recession; therefore, what the nation’s economy is experiencing now is simply a taste of what so many black families have gone through for years. The most rewarding thing about struggles are the opportunities they present to serve our community and the people who never asked to be in this situation, but found themselves being beat down by the cares of life. This dreadful, but yet demanding place, unbearable but soothing, hurtful but joyful, disappointing but appreciative place, creates a situation for God to honor His word. The bible demonstrates that God can speak peace to a storm and command rains to start and stop. It also says that He will have a ram in the bush and if that doesn’t work, He’ll send a raven to feed you.

The bible declares that we should give honor where honor is due. Surely, these women are the epitome of humility and grace. They understand the power of their presence and the need to provoke people into purpose. Clearly, their mission is not to give hand-outs, but to offer a hand-up. The misperception is that everyone in need is needy. In most cases, people are seeking temporary help. What a different world this would be, if we all decided to show the love of God, by repositioning ourselves to help someone else through marketplace ministry and life servitude.

With a heart to serve and a will to give: the distinguished, deserving, humble and purposeful black women, being recognized today, has been, is now, and will continue to be, pioneers of compassion, and vessels of hope, in the black community. I’m so honored to bring acknowledgment to a group of women who decided to be that ram in the bush, that raven bringing food and/or that vessel of hope, to families and children in need. Although there is a vast difference in ages, career fields, business industries and religious convictions, there is one common denominator among all twenty-five women, passion. Their passion to see others succeed, get an education and live a purposeful life, shows through their jobs, businesses, volunteerism, and simple acts of kindness. These women have given their lives to serving others and making a difference in the black

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The road has been paved, the way has been set, and the journey has been marked. Who will follow in the footsteps of these trailblazers? Who will be ready to carry the torch? Let’s continue the legacy of passion that has already been set before us. Be a light in darkness and salt on the earth, keeping in mind that it’s not about you, but it’s about showing forth the love of God. “By love and kindness have I drawn thee”, says God. Don’t wait for something to happen, get up and make it happen! Decide to be a vehicle of change in your community. “And he sat down and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all” (Mark 9:35). Indeed, we are all called to serve. There is this small symbol called a dash that is etched on a tombstone, between the day a person was born and the day he/she slipped into eternity. That dash represents the life they lived, the impact they made, and the lives they changed. My question for you is, “What will you do with your dash”? Written By: Yolanda F. Presley Author, Writer, Inspirational & Motivational Speaker and Purpose Coach www.yolandapresley.com • email: jandypresley@aol.com

Back-Left: Sue Graham, Carla Mitchell, Linda Shepherd, L’Tanya Likely, Emily Lee, Betty Stevens Coney, Linda Cunningham, Barbara Wilcher, Regina Peeples, Yolanda Presley Front-Left: Benita Dixon, Wynderlon Blue, Carolyn Samuels, Dr. Barbara Howard, Ms. Agnes Berry, Stephanie Ellis, Letizia Haugabrook, Vivionne Barker, Mary Tucker

August Honorees: Dr. Barbara Howard – Lake Sumter Community College, Vice President, 2 yrs. Dr. Aurelia Cole – Lake County Schools, Chief of Administration, 40 yrs. Dr. Shelia Smalley – Humanities & Fine Arts Charter School, Founder & Principal, 1st Year Carolyn Samuels – Lake County Schools, Director of Human Resources, 10 yrs. Linda Shepherd – Lake County Schools, Principal, 15 yrs. Tammy Langley – Lake County Schools, Assistant Principal, 2 yrs. Regina Peeples – Lake Sumter Community College, Purchasing Manager, 8 yrs. Sue A. Graham - Children's Home Society/Mid Florida Division, Dependency Case Manager Supervisor, 36 yrs. Betty Coney – Consultant, Trainer & Author - Lake County Schools (prior), 30+ yrs. Barbara A. Wilcher – The Haven of Lake & Sumter, 12 yrs. Stop the Madness Outreach for At-Risk Youth , 5 yrs. Shermiya Mosley – Work Force Central Florida – REA Specialist, 2yrs. Stephanie Ellis – Children’s Advocacy Center of Volusia Flagler Early Steps Program (Lake & Sumter) Service Coordinator Supervisor Carla Mitchell – Eustis African-American Heritage Festival – 18+ yrs. Linda Cunningham – Lake County Chapter of Charmettes’ – V.P., 21 yrs. Audrey Greene – Century Link, National Wholesale Service Center – Manager, 28yrs. Dawn Ward – Gabriel’s Hair Salon – Licensed Cosmetologist, 13yrs. Tonya Gabriel – Gabriel’s Hair Salon – Licensed Cosmetologist, 25yrs L’Tanya Likely – VISION Magazine, 5yrs. Mary Tucker – Life Streams – Transitional Case Manager, 8yrs. Wynderlon Blue – Devereaux Kids – Community Facilitator, Carver Heights, 1 ½ yrs. Emily Lee – Devereaux Kids – Community Facilitator, Bates Avenue - Director of Lake County Children's Services Council, 8 yrs. Benita Dixon – City of Umatilla, FL – Mayor 3rd Term Girl Scouts Citrus Council - Membership Manager, 6yrs. Linda Mobley – House of Hope International (HIV/Aids Education & Testing), 8 yrs. Connie Brown – United Community Organization, 13 yrs. & President of Central Florida Black Nurses Association Vonda Parker – Leesburg Downtown Partnership 1yr., West Leesburg Community Development Corporation, 8mths & General Federation of Women’s Club – Leesburg District, 2yrs Felicia Shelton –Lake Sumter Community College-Upward Bound Program–Program Specialist, 5 yrs. Take Stock in Children – Mentor 2 yrs. Truancy Intervention Committee – Member 1yr. Yolanda F. Presley – City of Leesburg, Housing Manager, 7 yrs. Kingdom Coaching & Consulting, Vice President, 4yrs. Presley Restoration Center, Vice President, 5yrs - Legends of Leadership - Visionary

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ALPHONSO W. HAWKINS II ON APRIL 4, 1979 AT PRINCE GEORGE’S HOSPITAL, IN CHEVERLY, MARYLAND, A REMARKABLE EVENT TOOK PLACE IN THE LIVES OF ALPHONSO W. HAWKINS AND SANDRA O. HAWKINS. A BEAUTIFUL, BUBBLY, BOUNCY BUNDLE OF JOY WAS BROUGHT INTO THIS WORLD BY THE NAME OF ERNEST O. HAWKINS, WHOSE NAME WAS LEGALLY CHANGED AT 13 (PER ERNEST’S REQUEST) TO ALPHONSO W. HAWKINS II (A STORY FOR ANOTHER TIME). LITTLE DID THEY KNOW THAT THEIR BUNDLE OF JOY WOULD DEVELOP INTO SUCH A POWERFUL, SOUL-STIRRING, AND EXPRESSIVE SINGER WHOSE VERSATILITY, WIDE VOCAL RANGE, AND TREMENDOUS FALSETTO WOULD IMPRESS AND MESMERIZE AUDIENCES. Alphonso, who resides in Edgewater, Maryland, recently transitioned from R&B to the gospel genresomething that his mother (who is also a gospel singer) has been praying for continuously. She always felt that God wanted Alphonso to use his gift (from Him)

to sing for Him. The mom/son duo can be heard throughout Washington DC/ Baltimore metro area bringing forth God’s message through their songs. Alphonso has never had any formal music training, and his natural singing talent was not discovered until his sophomore year (1995) in high school. It was during this time that he decided to join the Northern High School concert choir, under the leadership of Ms. Cindy Russell who was amazed by his voice. She described him as a gifted young man with a “true, pure and strong tenor voice.” After this discovery, Ms. Russell began using Alphonso as a soloist in the choir. In October 1996, he performed with the Concert Choir in the Shawnee music “Showcase to premier new artists,” held in Pennsylvania. In March 1997, the choir performed at the Canadian Heritage Music Festival in Toronto, Canada. Alphonso was also a featured soloist on the choir’s first CD release in 1997, singing the lead parts on two of the songs “Homeward Bound,” and “Bridge Over Troubled Waters.” Also during his high school years, he and his mom sang the National Anthem at many of the high school’s athletic events. He culminated his senior year, by singing at his graduation in May, 1997. Alphonso was asked to sing R. Kelly’s hit song “I Believe I can fly.” Since high school graduation, Alphonso has entered many talent show cases and has sung at weddings, funerals, banquets, athletic events and other community functions. His mother stated that “Alphonso is living proof of the verse ‘God works things out for their good.’” And she feels God is saying to him “Alphonso, go into the world, use your voice, your testimony and My Word to build faith, heal the broken hearted, and help others to experience the extravagant dimensions of My Love for them. ” F OR I NFORMATION

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Dr. Marie Jose Francois

n “agent of change” best describes the vocation of one of Central Florida’s most passionate participants in health care advocacy. Dr. Marie Jose Francois arrived on American soil almost 30 years ago with a passion to see people healed. She sought out ways to impact the lives of citizens with information and avenues of access to quality health care, by planting her feet in the heart of Apopka’s migrant-working community and working alongside the Sisters of Notre Dame. Her employment with the federally funded Community Health Centers ignited in her a deeper passion to “heal the village.” Dr. Francois sat down with Gospel Now to share her passion and purpose to expose and escort Central Floridians to quality health care services in an effort to create healthy, happy communities.

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Multicultural Wellness and Prevention

As the visionary of the Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention (CMWP), tell us how the organization meets the needs of residents in our area? CMWP is a non-clinical setting, community-based, grass-roots organization; where our main goal is to educate, and promote healthy behavior and healthy life-styles. By doing that, we have different projects, so we can talk to the community one-on-one or in group settings. This is why in 2003, the idea of the Caribbean Health Fair came into the picture. The Caribbean Health Summit is a good example of what [we] call Primary Prevention. We do screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, HIV, we offer pap smears, we offer mammograms, we offer PSA’s for the prostate cancer; and the key with the Caribbean Health Summit, the uniqueness of it is the follow-up. Anyone with any abnormal screening, we do follow up. We link them to care. If they don’t have a private doctor, we give them the information, and we also make an appointment for them and make sure they follow up [on the screening results]. That is the beauty of the Caribbean Health Summit.

When and where will the Caribbean Health Summit take place? Central Florida Fair Grounds on Sept. 11, 2010; from 8am to 4pm.

Would you say the Caribbean Health Summit is the primary vehicle that you are involved in that addresses health care disparities? There is a group called Central Florida Partnership on Health Disparities (CFPHD). It’s a membership of different agencies addressing health disparities, education and awareness at community events; and those agencies have been invited to come to the Caribbean Health Summit. I believe the Caribbean Health Summit, is an opportunity for anyone without or with health insurance to come and get information. We have different screenings, but we also have a lot of information. People can come and find out where to go for health care.

The Caribbean Health Summit is a massive effort. Do you rely on community partners to help with the event? How do you make it happen? This is our 8th year, doing it. We started in 2003, and it was called Haitian Health Fair. In 2005, I was approached by the Caribbean Chamber of Commerce. They told me “it is a wonderful event, [we] want to partner with [you], call it Caribbean Health Fair.” Since 2006, it has been the Caribbean Health Summit. We have partnerships with the Caribbean Chamber of Commerce, the Haitian Chamber of Commerce, Orange County Health Department, Central Florida Partnership on Health Disparities, and we have other groups partnering with us for this big event. Everything is free [for the participants].

So, the participants who attend the event come for free? Yes, everything is free.

Do they have to register at all? The mammogram, they will have to register for. We will offer a limited amount. We will give them an appointment when to come, and we will have pap smears also, first come, first served.

After the Summit is over, if someone is need of health care and they are uninsured or underinsured, how do they contact your organization to take advantage of the services? They can call us. Also, during the Summit, we will have the PCAN Network booth, and the Community Health Centers booth. We will be able to make appointments there also. For information

about the Health Summit and for mammogram appointments, call CMWP at (407) 648-9440. For access at Community Health Centers, they can call (407) 905-8827. I believe this a community event. We are a good host, and we are hoping for them to come in big numbers to receive services and information.

About how many people pass through the event each year? On average, we see about 1,000 to 1,500 people each year.

How did you fall so in love with community? I love people. Maybe that’s why I went to medical school in Haiti. I love to observe people. Each of us is unique and [we] each have potential. We are children of the Lord. I believe at the beginning of the earth, when man came to earth each one was unique. Community is full of people. Each individual is like

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a treasure, so we need to treasure them. If I look at community in a public health way, a healthy community is a

happy community. Where did your desire to help people through the medical field come from?

Maybe because of my sense of community, sense of caring and compassion. I have a medical degree; but the difference is, I’m a non-practicing physician. The Lord put the knowledge into me, and when I came here I studied public health. When I look at prevention, I’m looking at treatment. Before all of the health care reform, I said to myself, “medicine should focus more on prevention.” After I [completed] my public health studies at Loma Linda University in California and Florida Hospital also; I said we should focus on prevention. When I say prevention, [I mean] let the community know about the risk factors. Knowing about your medical history, knowing about your family medical history, is when you start prevention. Heredity is a risk factor, family history is a risk factor. We have some factors we can change, we have some factors we cannot change. For instance, male or female we cannot change. We cannot change [the fact that] we are growing older. But, I can change the weight, I can change to control my diabetes, I can change to control my blood pressure. Back home in Haiti, I used to go into the mountains and educate women and men. I call them agents of health. [I] showed them how to do oral serum and how to do first aid. If somebody’s

sick in the village, they can help them. So, my

sense of community health was there back home in Haiti. Here, I’m seeing the platform to express that. All of that is a part of community care.

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HEALTH The end of summer marks the return of school along with busy schedules filled with homework and after school activities. Overextended schedules leave little time for the preparation of healthy meals, exercise, and togetherness. Meals are usually eaten on the go from the nearest fast food restaurant and exercise is achieved by running the kids from school, to the library, to football and dance practice, and to scout meetings. This fast paced way of life can impact the health of the entire family. Families can incorporate simple changes into their hectic schedules that will improve the health and wellbeing of the whole family.

intake of saturated and trans fats. But even beyond these practical reasons, a regular family meal provides a way to have quality time together. The family that plays together stays healthy together, so get out and have some fun! The family as a whole can benefit from the incorporation of exercise 3-4 days a week. Parents should go outside and ride a bicycle, play basketball, or jump rope with their children. Regular exercise will ensure that you and your child will maintain a healthy weight, and decrease the risk of developing a chronic disease such as diabetes. Encourage your children to pick up a new hobby, and do projects together as a family. Togetherness can improve a child’s self-esteem, allowing them to be more open to discuss any concerns they have.

It is also important to ensure that families get Avoid First, the family should start each adequate rest. Families should sleep on average purchasing day with prayer and breakfast. Prayer of 7-9 hours nightly. Adequate rest will restore, foods from is essential part of the day. It helps the rejuvenate, and replenish the body allowing it fast food family spirituality stay connected to God to function optimally. It may seem impossible restaurants and each other. After spiritually feeding for the family to get adequate rest, but don't let the family, it is important that family a hectic schedule go on without a break. Don’t members each start their day with a healthy wait for summer to take a hiatus from the busyness breakfast. Cereal is an excellent choice; however, avoid of life. Force yourself and your children to take a break cereals that contain an excessive amount of sugar. even when you don't think you need it. Foods with large amounts of sugar cause the glucose Finally, expressing love and gratitude will improve (sugar) levels in the blood stream to go up and down the emotional and physical health of the family. Laugh which can cause irritability, difficulty concentrating, every day. Parents can demonstrate to their child and fatigue. Whole grain cereals, along with a piece how to let the little things go, and how to not let the of fresh fruit will help sustain everyone’s glucose level, stresses of a busy life steal away of the joy life. Families increase energy, improve concentration levels, and should take a moment everyday to share how much minimize irritability. Parents should encourage their they love each other. child to drink more water to ensure they stay hydrated, So as summer ends, and fall begins, avoid falling and offer them fresh fruit as a healthy alternative to into the pitfalls of poor nutrition, lack of exercise, and fruit gummy snacks and drink boxes. And parents, it is scarce family time. When the family is nurtured with also a good idea for you to avoid large consumptions proper nutrition, adequate exercise, and shares their of coffee and soda as well. lives together, not only Secondly, avoid purchasing foods from fast food B L O E is the family healthy, G S S N OM OR A restaurants that are usually extremely high in fat and it is whole. sugar. If food has to be purchased on the go, try to purchase foods that offer healthier varieties such as grilled chicken and salad. Make time for the family to eat at the dinner table versus the car. Studies have shown that kids who eat dinner with their families tend 232 North Orange Blossom Trail • Orlando, FL, 32805 to eat less fried food, drink less soda, and consume (407) 428-5751 (office) (407) 428-6204 (facsimile) www.hcch.org more fruits and vegetables. Those kids also have a higher intake of vitamins and nutrients and a lower Dr. Chianta S. Lindsey

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EATING and diabetes

Everyone has to eat. Not only do we need to eat for basic survival, but we need to eat in order to provide our bodies with the necessary energy, vitamins and nutrients that it needs to function properly. However how we eat and what we eat can vary in making sure that our bodies perform at its full potential. If you have diabetes or are pre-diabetic, what you eat is even more important for your overall health. You can take good care of yourself and your diabetes by learning what to eat, how much to eat and when to eat

Making wise food choices can help you: • Feel good every day • Lose weight if you need to • Lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, and other problems caused by diabetes

If you are diabetic, learning to make healthier food choices can have a great impact on your daily life. For example, making healthy food choices helps to keep your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, in its target range. The diabetes target range is the blood glucose level suggested by diabetes experts for good health. The target glucose levels for people before meals should be 70-130 mg/dL, and 1 to 2 hours after the start of the meal your target should be less 180 mg/dL. You can help prevent health problems by keeping your blood glucose levels on target.

You can help to keep your • blood glucose • • levels on target by:

Making wise food choices Being physically active Taking medicines if needed

Be sure to talk to your health provider about your speciﬁc blood glucose target levels and also how often you should check your blood glucose level on your own. Also important to your overall diabetes health is your A1C level. Your A1C level shows what your average blood glucose was for the past three months; that number should be less than 7.0. Ask your doctor to perform an A1C test at least twice a year. The results from your blood glucose checks and your A1C test will tell you whether your diabetes care plan is working. There are several things you can be doing to help manage your diabetes. Taking your diabetes medicines, following a schedule for meals, snacks, and also including physical activity are all helpful in managing the disease. For more information or assistance with managing your diabetes, please call Hebni Nutrition Consultants, Inc. at 407-872-1333 or by email at Hebni@aol.com. You can also ﬁnd a program near you by calling the American Diabetes Association toll-free at 1–800–DIABETES (342–2383).

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FASHION

Inspiration † Lifestyle † Purpose † Fashion High fashion isn't just for adults anymore…Fashionable Kids Count Too!!

Fashionable Parents Matthew 19:14(NIV)

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”

he focus of any school term should be on academics, but it's hard not to get excited about a new batch of clothes. Most schools have resumed and hopefully it was kicked off right; with the latest comfortable and age-appropriate styles. If you are a “fashionable parent” such as myself, and like many across America, you skip tradition and reach for stylish and edgy clothes for your kids. Today's fashionable parents “think” of their children as extensions of themselves; and parents believe their kids need to look just as gorgeous and fashionable as their moms and dads. Of course, there are plenty of hot, kids-only fashion labels popping up; but many parents are choosing to dress their children in the same glam labels they dress themselves in.

NOTE TO PARENTS: Forget about basic stripes for boys and head-to-toe pink for girls, because today's kids want something much cooler. I have over 10 years experience of modeling, model training and now teaching children modeling technique and run-way mannerisms, I KNOW WHAT THE KIDDIES LIKE !

Girls should always be as feminine and girlish as possible, because they are GOD’S PRINCESSES. One fashionable tip is to let girls wear delicate prints and gauzy fabrics to make them look and feel pretty. This style works best on either a dress or a pair of pants. The shades of boy’s clothing are mostly neutrals with touches of freedom and subtle masculinity, because they are

MIGHTY MEN OF VALOR.

Here Is Some “Kid Friendly” Fashion Food For Thought: Each child was created different and has his or her own personality; so let them express themselves to the FULLEST, and why not through FASHION!! For more information on What’s Hot, Where to Shop, What to Wear, and other fashion insight, for your little diva or divo, tween and teens, email Ms. Kizzy the Fashionista at fashionista@kizzyskreative.info! For More Fashion Insight, log on to WWW.GOSPELNOW.neT or email our fashionista at

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What Makes Delicious Cornbread? A crispy, crunchy exterior with a moist, light interior. Lots of intense corn flavor. A tender crumb. I've been baking cornbread for years, and have made more mistakes than I can count. Slowly, though, I've been able to perfect it.

Corn Bread Ingredients 1½ cups 2½ cups 2 cups 1 tbs 1 tspn 2/3 cup 2 1/2 cup

cornmeal milk all-purpose ﬂour baking powder salt white sugar eggs vegetable oil

Directions

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a small bowl, combine cornmeal and milk; let stand for 5 minutes. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

In a large bowl, whisk together ﬂour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Mix in the cornmeal mixture, eggs and oil until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of the cornbread comes out clean.

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Transformation: Guess Who’s Back In Style?

Back in the day, the Goldwyn Shopping Plaza, a.k.a. Wilcox Mall was a center of retail and professional buzz in Washington Shores. Whether for services or for ‘things,’ shopping is a central part of our culture and the Wilcox Mall is where so many ‘happenings’ were ensconced in the memories of history. Few know that Rev. Dr. R. W. Wiggins held the very first worship service of the now Hope Church on the second ﬂoor of the Wilcox, or that Mayor ‘Buddy’ Dyer musingly recalls the Wilcox as the site of an earlier campaign office. Unfortunately, these gentle memories of history have been frozen in the harsh and bitter advancements of urbanization and absentee landholders. At the hand of enemy time, the Wilcox steadily became an eye sore and a haven for the undesirable element. This has been true for too long and was still true a little over a month ago when I sauntered North on Goldwyn Ave. But today, my saunter along Goldwyn smacks into shock and surprise. Arising out of the mid block of Goldwyn is an enfilade of aluminum edged plate glass, topped by a rich coronet of burgundy and punctuated by razor sharp black awnings. Introducing, ladies and gentlemen, the new Village Square, looking like it belongs and like it has been there all of the time. But not so! Over a couple of dozen truck loads of materials and over five thousand man hours have gone into moving walls, chiseling new entrances, upgrading and refinishing interior surface areas, landscaping, pouring concrete and painting. What is going on here? Well, there is a tip off. The Village Square shares a discreet ban of gold paint that encircles several rehabilitated buildings and complexes on the nearby Hope Church campus. All of these send the definite signal that a community is coming alive through Transformation.

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Washington Shores community has been steadily undergoing transformation. Bishop Allen T. D. Wiggins, The Hope Church and other collaborating organizations are at the center of an effort to drive for positive change within the Greater Washington Shores Community. Bishop Wiggins tells a story of a life changing experience where he encountered a community family living in substandard housing without air conditioning. Ever since then, the ministry has been compelled by a vision “to change the community by meeting the needs of the total man.” The most visible examples of this vision are the housing complexes and single family homes that have been bought and rehabilitated. Previously blighted scars, these properties have been brought alive through Transformation and have been turned into safe, attractive and affordable community housing. The Bishop tells me that Transformation cannot be accomplished by him or The Hope alone. “So many organizations, individuals, businesses and Churches are coming together to concentrate on the ‘quality of life needs’ of the surrounding residents,” he says. For example, “The City of Orlando has been a major partner in the housing area and with the Village Square project.” And a neighboring Church, First Baptist of Orlando and several of its individual members have joined forces with the Hope on several projects ranging from the Village Square, to establishing reentry housing for exoffender women to distributing over 10,000 meals to community residents. Community Transformation may also be on the way to becoming ‘viral.’ This theme has bled onto the agenda of the national Promise Keepers organization that will host a conference of 7,000 in Orlando later this month. But no matter how widely Community Transformation is celebrated, the Bishop emphasizes that genuine Transformation must always “touch the individual.” Accordingly the 30,000 sq. ft. Village Square is nearly 80% occupied with small community based businesses that provide every day services and jobs daily to community residents. The Village Square is a ‘one

Before

stop’ destination for food, clothing, personal and professional services offered by the businesses listed below: More than just a building, The Village Square is instilling the `spirit' of `village' within the Greater Washington Shores community. Brandy Felton, Manager of Hope Graphics Printing just brightens when you ask her how the changes in the Square are affecting the business; “There is so much excitement! It is as if everyone has come alive with a new sense of hope. The changes Professional Services: • Action Security • Hope Graphics Printing • Osirus Traffic School • Quality Consulting Tax & Immigration • World Health Wellness Inc. • The Johnson's Law Group Community Relations: • Congresswoman Corrine Brown & • Commissioner Tiffany Moore-Russell • Campaign Offices Restaurants/Eateries: • Coleman’s Pizza* • Mr. Sub • Pammy’s Cool Stuff • Sweet Moses Greens

Personal Services: • Barbara’s Beauty Salon • Bouey’s Professional Barber Shop • Cut N Up Barber Shop • Have Faith Beauty Salon • Jazzy’s Beauty Salon Apparel/Retail: • Corridors for Men* • Cynthia’s Thrift Store • Elegant Hats by Merdice* • The Lady’s Place Specialty Services: • C. Williams – Dirty South Record Label • J. Blackmon – Spoken Word *opening soon

are transforming our business. More customers are coming in. We are getting more print jobs and our phone is ringing more.” With the reopening of the Village Square comes an opportunity to turn a fresh page and to underscore how important thriving local businesses are to the ‘quality of life’ of our community. Future plans for the Village Square include programs and events that will strengthen the base of community families as well as stimulate local business. One such program effort is the

After Center for Business and Community Finance (CBCF) which has the objective of reaching out beyond the four walls of the Plaza to promote a strong consumer base and to promote local community business development. The center will offer workshops and expos to community residents that encourage home ownership, family financial and legal fitness and ‘Buy Local’ campaigns. Business counseling, mentorship, accounting services, legal services, printing and graphic services, administrative services and common meeting space are just some of the benefits that will be available to local entrepreneurs. It is clear that the goal of the Village Square is to be a premier commercial and community development center for the surrounding Washington Shores area. The Square provides quality options for retail and professional services that are close and convenient to local residents. The Square also intends to spur economic development by empowering the growth and expansion of new and existing local businesses. Ultimately the Village Square is becoming a beacon of hope brought about by Community Transformation. They say to stay tuned for announcements of the official grand opening and the launching of several new businesses and services. I am now strolling South on Goldwyn, away from the Plaza. Though at my back, the Plaza is ever in the forefront of my mind. It is a great day for the community: optimistic businesses; enlivened neighborhood; Churches coming together; private and public partnerships; community creating its own solutions; the old Wilcox, resheathed and renewed of spirit and community lead Transformation, and are all back in style. www.GospelNow.Net

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SOUL AND THE CITY

by Brandi Nikole

or downtown Orlando business owners, it's very rare for them to realize success and profit these days. With the construction of the new Amway Center, local businesses are finding it hard to maintain due to the inconvenience of blocked roads and minimal parking. However, a small diner rich in culture and history is not only surviving, but holding firm in its industry and gaining national attention. This small diner is suited with such high accolades as being featured on the Travel Channel's "The Samantha Brown Show: Passport to Great Weekends,” featured in a New York Times's article entitled "36 Hours in Orlando,” listed in the "Budget Travel Magazine" as "1 of 25 Reasons to Love Orlando,” and is also ranked in the "Top 10 Soul Food Restaurants in the Country" by "Local Eats.” Johnson's Diner is more than a restaurant. As the man in charge, Clarence Taylor, tells me, Johnson's Diner is "a staple in this community.” Firm believers in partnering with the community, this diner feeds the homeless, employs those less fortunate, and expects great things to come for the downtown community once the arena is completed. Give me a little history about the diner. When was it opened & by whom? Johnson's Diner was opened in 1983, by my grandmother Lily Johnson. But we like to say our lineage goes back to the 1950's when my grandmother ran a sandwich shop in the same Parramore community for about 10-12 years. What was this neighborhood like back then? In Orlando, there's always been a separation in neighborhoods, but this community was a very close community when you go back to the 50's. My grandmother sold sandwiches and some of the best ice cream ﬂoats around! But coming into the 80's, it pretty much was the same community. As word spread about Johnson's Diner over time, our clientele has become more diverse. Now, on many days the white customers

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outweigh the black customers. Tell me about your diner's cuisine. We specialize in soul food, and what I like to call a "destination menu,” meaning every day we have something different on the menu. We have our staples, but we like to change up some of the items on the menu. Our menu reﬂects Southern culture, and as food has evolved, we pretty much represent that. Talk about the times when Church Street was a popular tourist area. We weren't in this Church Street location until June 2006, so we missed when Church Street was at its peak. But we've always had a thriving lunch crowd. This is all from good food and good service. We don't do much advertising.

With all the Amway construction going on, have you seen a decrease in sales? Yes, and that's to be expected. Anytime there is construction of this nature, business should expect a reduction in sales. We are just looking forward to the day the arena opens, bringing increased foot traffic and additional businesses that will relocate to the area. We believe that ultimately, the [drop] in sales will be more than offset by the surplus we'll have in future months and future years.

Enjoy a Family Atmosphere

Tell me about some of the major changes you've seen happen to the area. The most significant is of course the Amway Arena. But in addition, the Citrus Bowl is being renovated. The [homeless] services and outreaches are in the process of renovation. Not much change in terms of demographics, but we do expect a huge change with the new arena and all of the new development. Name a favorite moment for you that took place here at Johnson's Diner. My most favorite moment was the day where one of our employees got an apartment. When she came to Johnson's Diner, she was homeless. So that day she got an apartment, it validated everything that we say we are and what we try to embody.

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Hours of operation, contact info & address.

Monday-Wednesday 11:00am-4:00pm Thursday 11:00am-7:00pm Friday-Saturday 7:00am-7:00pm Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm Business hours due to Amway Center construction. 595 W. Church Street, Suite E Orlando, FL 32805

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esus says in Mark 9:23 “If thou canst believe ALL things are possible.” To believe is to have confidence in something or someone. When you believe in yourself there is a confidence within you that says… ”I can do ALL things!” There comes a time in your life where you must recognize that if you’re going to get to the desired place of success, reach your desired goal or get to your desired dream YOU must BELIEVE that getting there is possible. Don’t allow any setbacks or past hindrances to stop your ability to believe. When you believe you are destroying every avenue of impossibility. Jumpstart your Faith today…by believing in your tomorrow!

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BACK TO SCHOOL Hope Now “facilitates a charitable collaboration of giving” with Florida’s largest back to school event at the AMWAY® Arena. The mega collaboration of area businesses, grass-roots organizations, and national companies aims to address immediate social concerns as families are helped and students are prepared for school. The 6th annual Back to School Slam Dunk Bash drew record crowds again, providing free immunizations, school supplies, back packs, haircuts, entertainment, dental screenings for children and health screenings for adults. 9,000 Area students walked away well-supplied and equipped for a successful academic year. Hope Now exists to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ through a balance of direct evangelism with social action ensuring the message of the Gospel touches the hearts of young and old, poor and rich, healthy and infirmed, free and imprisoned.

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It’s A Family Affair!

The 1970’s R&B hits, “We Are Family,” made popular by Sister Sledge and “It’s A Family Affair,” popularized by Sly and the Family Stone have become synonymous with Family Reunions. The man branded America’s “Fly Jock,” Tom Joyner, has become equally iconic and significant in the characterization of modern-day family celebrations. Known around the globe for his candor and compassion, Tom Joyner impacts the hearts of millions every day; highlighting issues and concerns significant to families and communities, while keeping his finger on the pulse of American politics and his ear to the heart of America’s social conscience. With many great life-lessons under his belt, particularly one from legendary publisher John H. Johnson, Tom Joyner demonstrates the “importance of learning, loving, and serving his audience.” This, he accomplishes through a consortium of communication channels and philanthropic platforms, including The Tom Joyner Morning Show©, REACH Media, Inc., and the Tom Joyner Foundation. Although this national pace-setter, humanitarian, and motivator to the masses stands highly decorated and unquestionably celebrated, Tom Joyner declares his greatest accomplishments and most estimable accolades come from being a dad, and working alongside his two sons. Come closer as the “Fly Jock” speaks to Gospel Now in preparation for the Allstate® Tom Joyner Family Reunion at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center in Kissimmee, September 2-6, 2010; for a weekend of family fun, entertainment, education, and events with the entire Tom Joyner Morning Show© Family.

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GN:

Understanding that you grew up in Alabama and received your sociology degree from Tuskegee, what experience or motivation prompted you to become a broadcaster? It really had nothing to do with my degree. I was at the right place; a protest march against a station that wasn't serving the black community, when the owner asked if there was anybody in the crowd who wanted a radio show. So, I guess the moral was to be prepared when opportunity knocks at your door...or at least fake like you're prepared and learn as you go. Would you say that times were much different in radio when you started in the industry, than they are now? Extremely different. When I started radio was king. It's where black people especially turned to for news, information, inspiration, entertainment...everything. You earned the names the “Fly Jock” and the “Hardest Working Man in Radio” as a result of your commute between Chicago and Dallas in the 80’s when you were offered two positions in two different markets simultaneously. You had to be “driven” to do what you did. What would you say was your “I can do this,” moment? It was mostly fear of not having a job, so I figured it would be tougher losing two jobs than one. When ABC Radio signed you to do “The Tom Joyner Morning Show,” were you the mastermind behind the team of comedians and commentators working with you? Pretty much. I had worked with everyone before and knew what each of them brought to the table…except for J. He dropped by one day and never left. What was the thought process behind getting to the right chemistry, and what were you trying to present to the listening audience with that combination of co-hosts? It just worked. Chemistry is a tough thing for a DJ to explain. Reports show that you reach more African Americans on a weekly basis, than anyone in live entertainment.

TJ:

We call that a success, but in your estimation of things, would you call it the same? Yes, I would call it a success. Our formula, our format, everything we do is being imitated everyday so that must mean people recognize that we're doing something right. Your life’s work and passion focuses a lot on family and empowering people. Where did your love for family and desire to help improve people’s lives stem from? It comes from my mom. I grew up watching her give back. Being well established in radio by the mid to late 90’s, you already had a platform, a voice, and an audience. You could have pursued any philanthropic endeavor that you wanted to. Why The Tom Joyner Foundation, in support of America’s HBCU’s? HBCUs are in my blood. My grandparents, parents, brother, my children, and me…we are all HBCU grads. The “Fly Jock” could very well be called the “Family Jock.” For someone who has never attended one of the Allstate® Tom Joyner Family Reunions, what should they expect to experience? Expect everything you would get at your own family reunion multiplied by 20! Your hard work has earned you some pretty prestigious honors and awards, which one are you the most proud of and why? I'm actually most proud to be a dad and to be working side by side with my two sons. Many would say that you have found your niche and that you are doing what you were born to do. What do you say to others who are still searching for their niche? Choose something you really love and give it your all. Don't do it for the money, do it because you love it and you'll get rewarded. In closing, what more in life are you hoping to accomplish? Making my new venture “HBCUs Online” a huge success.

Radio personality extraordinaire Tom Joyner brings his celebration of all things family to Orlando again this year from Sept. 2 – 6 for five days of musical entertainment, including a Gospel Show on Sunday; workshops; hands-on demonstrations; visits to SeaWorld® Orlando, Universal's Islands of Adventure®, Universal Studios Florida® and much more. Some of America's most trusted consumer brands will be on hand at the Allstate Family Expo. The expo is divided into five zones: College and Community Zone, Health and Beauty Zone, Kid's and Teen Zone, Retail Zone as well as Entertainment Zone. From informative workshops and expert panels to hands-on demonstrations and product sampling, you'll get a sneak peek at what's new and what's next. With offerings ranging from basketball clinics and make-up demonstrations to quilting workshops and teen dance parties, each member of your family is sure to have the best time ever! For more information or to book your 2010 Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion package: 407-248-9191 • tomjoynerfamilyreunion@reachmediainc.com • wwww.blackamericaweb.com/familyreunion2010 www.GospelNOW.net

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NBA Mom's

The Real Ballers and Shot Callers

The Mothers of Professional Basketball Players (MPBP) held its Annual Conference August 6-8, 2010 in Orlando, featuring the ﬁrst-ever “Hoopin’ for Health” Charity Basketball Game with the Professional Football Players Mothers Association (PFPMA) playing the Mothers of Professional Basketball Players. Before a capacity crowd in the Olympia High School gymnasium, NBA moms led by Coaches Lucille O’Neal (Mother of Shaquille O’Neal) and Marie Jackson (Mother of Mark Jackson) prevailed 24 to 12, resulting in a huge win for the United Negro College Fund, the beneﬁciary of a portion of the game’s proceeds.

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Walk and School Supplies Drive by Samuel B. Ings Orlando’s District 6 Commissioner Samuel (Sam) Ings came together on Saturday, August 7, 2010 with the Orlando Police Department and several community partners in a community walk to heighten crime prevention awareness and to host a back to school supplies drive. The walk started in the city’s historically black, southwest corridor at the Washington Shores Shopping Center on Columbia Street; and ended in a rally at the Dr. James R. Smith Center’s amphitheater on Bruton Boulevard, where 700 backpacks and school supplies were given away.

Both organizations are uniting their efforts to inspire women to become more active and mindful of weight-related illness such as heart disease.

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rizona’s harsh immigration law, "Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act" (SB 1070), requires state and local law enforcement agencies to check the immigration status of individuals it encounters and makes it a state crime to be without proper immigration documentation. There are six pending lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of this Arizona law. In addition, President Obama publicly objected to the Arizona law and his administration has decided to file a lawsuit to strike down the Arizona law aimed at deporting illegal immigrants. When the U.S. State Attorney files suit against Arizona, there will be a fierce national debate over how the United States should enforce immigration policies. More recently, Fremont, Nebraska passed an ordinance that requires among other things that renters apply for an occupancy license - which also requires a legal immigration status check - before renting an apartment or home. There is an increasing trend among state governments, like Arizona and Nebraska, to propose measures designed to control and manage immigration. Until the federal government enacts comprehensive immigration reform, there will be many more attempts by state and local governments to pass overreaching unconstitutional immigration bills. In Florida, the head of the Florida House's criminal justice committee says he's considering the introduction of an Arizona-style law against illegal immigrants. Rep. William Snyder, a Stuart Republican

and former police oﬃcer, says he would "unequivocally" support such a law in Florida. The pending lawsuits seeking to challenge the Arizona and Nebraska law will argue that state and local governments regulation of immigration and criminalizing illegal immigrants is unconstitutional because it violates the Supremacy Clause, the First Amendment, the Fourth Amendment, the Due Process Clause, the Privileges and Immunities Clause, and the Equal Protection Clause. In short, the Constitution is clear that only the Federal government can act in certain areas and immigration is one of those areas; thereby, the state government cannot legislate or act in an area that would be in conﬂict with the Federal law (in this case the Immigration and Nationality Act). The Obama Administration and Congress must put the immigration issue squarely back where it belongs - in the halls of Congress and on the desk of the President of the United States.

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ith a healthcare discipline and profession more than one hundred years old behind her, Dr. Nateshia Williams applies “hands-on” therapy or spinal manipulation and adjustment to regain and maintain the integrity of the body’s muscles, skeletal system, and nervous system without the use of medicines or surgery. Dr. Williams believes that keeping your body in good health while you’re young, helps to minimize or reduce problems that occur as we age. Dr. Williams credits God and a praying mother for helping her to ﬁnd the path to her purpose. When many people hear the term "chiropractor," the thing that comes to mind is some sort of a bone or muscle injury.

What does chiropractic care involve? Chiropractic is a profession that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and overall management of conditions that are due to dysfunction of the joints and muscles and its effect on the nervous system. The philosophy behind chiropractic is that the body has the capability of healing itself. If factors of accident or lifestyle lead to poor, inadequate, or incorrect function in the spine or the joints, irritation of nerves and muscles can occur, causing direct or referred pain or discomfort, or even disease. Chiropractors use their skills and techniques to detect signs of restriction of movement, and to restore normal function and allow self-healing. Is it typical to ﬁnd prescriptions being written as a result of chiropractic care? No, it's not typical. I believe that with no interference, the body is able to heal itself. However, in extreme cases the patient may need pain management in which I would refer them to a Physiatrist. [Physiatrists or Rehabilitation Physicians are nerve, muscle, and bone experts who treat injuries or illnesses that affect how you move, according to the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation] Who would you say is responsible for your decision to become a chiropractor, and at what point in your life were you convinced that you wanted to become a chiropractor?

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My mother is responsible for me becoming a Chiropractic Physician. I always knew that I wanted to be a doctor because I wanted to help people. However, I was torn about what type of physician I wanted to become. My mother is a very spiritual

reader for daily stretching and adjusting at home?

woman and one day she woke up and said to me "God said you are supposed to be a Chiropractor." I did some research and decided to apply. I'm very happy with my decision because my patients come in pain and leave happy. I am able to do what I love, help people! What is the prescribed course of study to become a chiropractor? I have a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. The Chiropractic program is a 3 1/2 year program. So it takes about 7 1/2 years to become a Chiropractic Physician. It is a very intense program with courses such as Anatomy and Physiology in which you learn every part of the body on a human cadaver. Other courses include Biochemistry, Spinal Anatomy, Hard and Soft tissue pathology, Neuroanatomy and others. You usually have about 6 or 7 classes per quarter. We also have to do an externship where you have to see actual patients in a clinical setting. Considering the cost of insurance, are you inclined to serve clients who are uninsured? Yes, we do have cash payment plans.

Yes, every person should do some kind of stretching and exercising daily. If you keep your body in good health while you are young, you will have fewer problems as you get older. Restrictions in the movement of joints can often be detected before the onset of pain. For this reason, I advise people to have regular spinal checkups, in the same way that they go for dental check-ups, to avoid pain in the future. Chiropractic treatment is suitable for people of any age, including babies, pregnant women, and the elderly, and for a wide range of conditions, including back pain; sciatica; tension headaches; migraines; neck, shoulder, and arm pains; sports injuries; repetitive strain injury; and many other joint and muscle disorders.

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Are you the typical new millennium woman who is balancing a medical career and family? Yes. I am the owner of Chirocare Wellness Center. I have been married for 4 years and I have a 4 month old daughter. How are you able to serve your clients and meet the needs of your family while keeping you together? It's all about balance. You have to make time for your patients and your family; they are both very important to me. I guess I just try to take it one day at a time. It gets challenging sometimes but with God and family support I know that nothing is impossible.

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I Did It In The Name Of Love-Nassau, Bahamas Pastor Jonathan McKnight exports a message of purity and purpose as he hosts the “I Did It In the Name of Love” Conference at the Wyndham Nassau Resort-Cable Beach. U.S. Congresswoman Corrine Brown joined more than 1,000 international guests who packed the Crystal Ballroom, hanging on to every morsel of truth released in the atmosphere by Pastor McKnight and special guest Bishop Noel Jones. Bahamian and American pastors and delegates came together for the life-changing relationship conference that has prepared and positioned men and women to find fulfillment in the development and maintenance of healthy relationships, whether married, single, separated, divorced or widowed, since 2003.

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Higher Learning “We started in 1901 in Bartow, Florida out of a desire to meet the growing needs of African-Americans seeking education in Biblical studies and theology. During this time, there were no institutions of higher learning providing opportunities in this field of study in the South, and very few options existed in the North. We began with a 4-week semester to what is now a thriving year-round program, with our fall sessions launching 8 September.” These are the opening remarks of Dr. Alex Harper, President of the Florida Theological Seminary and Bible College Inc, and Pastor, First Baptist Institutional Church, Lakeland, Florida. Although small in size, this thriving college is mighty in the degree options offered and rich in the services it provides to the surrounding community. “We’re very proud to offer certificates, Bachelors of Arts and Science, as well as a very challenging Masters’ Degree program. However, we go beyond what most traditional schools offer as we look to the future in providing the opportunity for persons in our community to get their GED, seeking options to assist in providing transition programs for ex-prisoners, as well as address the growing problem of addiction.” Dr. Harper goes on to mention, “we have existing programs for our “silver” community in the form of day programs for all our seniors. We are servants of the greater community.” In our exchange with Dr. Harper it’s readily apparent his yearning to increase the visibility and credibility of his programs. He states, “We’re in the process of finalizing our accreditation process, upgrading our campus, and strongly marketing our satellite locations which include Punta Gorda and Jasper, Florida. Furthermore, we’re moving into the on-line arena as we’re

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currently building up several of our courses to fit the difficult schedules faced by some in our student body with work and life challenges. Online capability is definitely in our reach so we plan on moving aggressively into this forum.” This institution clearly indicates that service to God complimented by service to others – is a firm declaration of the power of higher learning.

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Sunday 8:00 am:. . . . . . . . . . .Early Morning Glory 11:00 am:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Worship 7:00 pm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Evening Worship Tuesday Night 7:30 pm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prayer Thursday Night 7:30 pm: . . . . . . . . . . Bible Study (Mon, Wed & Fri) 12:00 pm:. . .Noon Day Prayer

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Fitness

Obesity is a topic many people would prefer to avoid or deny. It is a growing issue, especially in the African American community that continues to be unaddressed. The average African American who is overweight believes they are just big boned or thick and not unhealthy. Black families have become content with believing “oh we just like to eat.” The black community has built a belief system on a foundation of unhealthy foods and inactivity. The African American community has become so blinded by wrong thinking; we fail to see the health risks associated with obesity. The Department of Health and Human Services estimates 1,200 people die daily from unhealthy eating and inactivity. Diseases related to obesity kill 5 times more people than guns, HIV, and drug use combined. African Americans have the highest rate of obesity; over 51 percent higher prevalence of obesity according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Obesity Data 2006-2008. The failure to see and understand the health risks of obesity has caused overweight adults to pass on their unhealthy and life-threatening habits to their children. According to the CDC, studies show if overweight begins before 8 years of age, obesity as an adult is likely to be more severe. Obese children face the same health risks as adults, plus a sicker and shorter life span. This is the foundation that we have passed on to the next generation. The great news is, as a community we can acknowledge the truth and begin a new path to create new statistics. THE FIRST STEP towards fitness and health restoration is to Admit There Is A Problem. According to a report by Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 84% of parents believe their child is at a healthy weight. However, the 2007 National Survey of Children’s Health research indicates more than 12 million children and adolescents are considered obese. We must be able to handle the truth. SECOND STEP: Change The Way We Think. Our actions are evidence of the way we think. We often take action or make choices based on lies, myths and error. Get knowledge that will restore the fitness and health of the mind, and the

body will follow. Know we really are what we eat, first mentally, then physically. Also, know about healthy levels of glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, body fat, etc. It is important to know the proper steps to achieve those health levels; because knowing how to eat healthy balanced meals increases the metabolism. Last, but not least, know how to incorporate a lifestyle of consistent activity that increases your overall fitness level. THIRD STEP: Take Action Today! Procrastination and excuses will rob your health. New results require new repetitive action. My name is Demica Paige,

CEO of Fountain of Youth Fitness Consulting, LLC. Today I began a journey with you of commitment to help enlighten, empower and equip our community with knowledge and resources to obtain fitness and health for the mind, body and soul. I challenge you today to “Be Transformed.” Let us create new, record breaking statistics together. Let us admit there is a problem; so as a whole, we change the way we think and take action today. Follow Gospel Now’s Kingdom Fitness, submit your questions and suggested topics as we begin a new path in the African American community to make healthier choices based on knowledge and strategy. For more information about

how you, your family, your church, organization or business can “Be Transformed,” contact Demica Paige with Fountain of Youth Fitness Consulting, LLC.

Demica Paige resides in Orlando, Fla. and began writing fitness articles in 2007. Her articles have appeared in "Hometown St. Cloud" magazine and "Osceola Woman Newspaper." Paige holds a Personal Trainer Degree from National Personal Training Institute and a Bachelor of Science Degree in organizational communication from Murray State University. She is also an International Fitness and Physique Association Pro Figure Athlete.

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Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 311 East Broadway Street Oviedo, FL 32765

“Restoring Hope, One Heart At A Time” Agape Perfecting Praise and Worship Center, Inc. 320 South Ivey Lane Orlando, FL 32811 (407) 293-6264 www.agapeppwc.com Pastor Sharon Y. Riley Rebuilding Lives and Restoring Hope!

Koinonia Ministries of Central Florida at 5928 Gilliam Road, Orlando, Fl 32818 Way Truth & Life House Of Prayer 13920 Ne 110th St Fort Mc Coy, FL 32134 Christ ChuRch Unity 2102 S Ridgewood Ave Edgewater, FL 32141

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Schedule of Services Morning Manna (1st & 4th SUN) . . . . . . . . 9:00am Morning Worship (SUN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00am Evening Worship (SUN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00pm Bible Study (TUE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30pm Prayer Meeting (WED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30pm Sunrise Prayer (SAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00am Radio Broadcast (MON & WED) . . . . . . . .11:15 am (Rejoice 1140AM)

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Christian Food Pantry 103 High Ave Lady Lake, FL 32159 Church On The Square 1000 Alverez Ave Lady Lake, FL 32159 First Southern Baptist Church 2933 Griffinview Dr Lady Lake, FL 32159 His Fellowship 2809 Sunrise Rd Lady Lake, FL 32159

Christian Church Inc 2908 Royal Palm Dr Edgewater, FL 32141

Lady Lake United Methodist Chr 109 W Mcclendon St Lady Lake, FL 32159

Church Of God 209 Adams Rd Edgewater, FL 32141

Mt Pleasant Baptist Church 215 Gibson St Lady Lake, FL 32159

Friendship Baptist Church 2108 Hibiscus Dr Edgewater, FL 32141

North Lake Presbyterian Church 975 Rolling Acres Rd Lady Lake, FL 32159

Jump Ministries Internatonl 2920 India Palm Dr Edgewater, FL 32141 Sacred Heart-St Gerard 111 N Cory Dr Edgewater, FL 32141 St Gerards Mission Church 3171 S Ridgewood Ave Edgewater, FL 32141 Abundant Life Ministries 103 High Ave Lady Lake, FL 32159 Chapel Of Christian Faiths 1401 Paradise Dr Lady Lake, FL 32159

Saint George Episcopal Church 1250 Paige Pl Lady Lake, FL 32159 Shared Harvest Community GrDn 1100 Main St Lady Lake, FL 32159 St George Episcopal Parish 1250 Paige Pl Lady Lake, FL 32159 St Timothy Catholic Church 1351 Paige Pl Lady Lake, FL 32159

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Gold Member $50 Spark Level Missionary Baptist 8706 County Road 100b Lady Lake, FL 32162 7th Day Adventist Church 1910 Pioneer Trl New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Allen Chapel Ame Chr Parsnag 548 Mary Ave New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Allen Chapel Ame Church 344 Sheldon St New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Apostolic Faith Temple 300 Milford Pl New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 CentRal Church Of Christ

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640 Ball St New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 First Presbyterian Church 509 Magnolia St New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 First United Methodist Church 310 Douglas St New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Grace Community Church 1210 S Riverside Dr New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 JEhovahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Witnesses 175 Sugar Mill Dr New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Life Care Counseling Ctr 600 N Dixie Fwy New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

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By: Pat ricia J. Helligar

Edna Sampson Hargrett-Thrower June 15, 1935 – April 19, 2010 “THINK SUPERIOR, ACT SUPERIOR, BE SUPERIOR, SING SUPERIOR-PLUS”

What is man But a few days old And full of trouble As ﬂashing scenes of our lives These are the days of our lives And to find out Sweet is life As the days go by And we wonder Man is like vapor Here today gone tomorrow Let me enjoy life So like vapor I just fade away And Life is not added It is subtracted But yet I do believe Live life to the fullest And take it one day at a time Sweet Jesus Hallelujah That is all I am asking from you

is the thematic dissertation emanating from the legendary accomplishments of life-shaper and music maker, Edna Sampson Hargrett-Thrower. Mrs. Hargrett, or “Mama Sugarlump” as she was endearingly addressed by her charges, walked out her passion and purpose on the stages of students’ hearts from Winter Garden to Orlando. The curtain over the life of the Quitman, Georgia native was dramatically raised in life-giving performances that carried her from the home of “The Tigers,” (Jones High School) in 1952 to the home of “The Rattlers,” (Florida A&M University), and back down to Central Florida’s Charles R. Drew School in Winter Garden, where she began her career as a classroom teacher. Teaching for an abbreviated season in Havana, Florida after her marriage to the Reverend Joseph Hargrett; “Mama Sugarlump’s” divinely orchestrated steps brought her back to Orlando with the installation of her husband as the Senior Pastor of the Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. After teaching at the elementary level, Mrs. Hargrett was appointed to head the Choral Music Department at Jones High School in 1967, where she produced some of the world’s most adored and celebrated musicians and scholars. She is recognized for the establishment of an annual tradition that drew audiences from all over to experience her choirs singing segments of the oratorio Messiah, by George F. Handel, entirely from memory; and the “Negro Spiritual” Scholarship Foundation to preserve the heritage of America’s Negro spirituals and provide tuition assistance for college-bound students. “MAMA SUGARLUMP” went on to obtain a Masters Degree in Social Work from what is now known as the University of Central Florida; and was named a “Golden Soror” for more than 50 years of service and loyal participation with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The trained classical pianist, Mt. Pleasant Minister of Music, and avid supporter of the Arts; especially opera, symphonic music and ballet, bowed out gracefully as her final curtain call met with ovation and celebration from not only the students she inﬂuenced, but also the community she artistically impacted for decades. Well-loved, highly regarded, and unquestionably respected; “MAMA SUGARLUMP.”

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