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Mission Statement

The mission of Thomas Media Group, LLC is to encourage, support and facilitate

economic empowerment of the African-American community through the development of a strategic local business network, educational initiatives and communications ventures. Through actualization of our mission, we will reach all segments of the African-American community including (but not limited to) youth, retirees, and the working class. Through employee commitment at all levels of our organization, individual and team efforts will yield value-added services to our entire client base.

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The staff and management of Black Pages USA express warm thanks to everyone who helped make the 2013-14 Jacksonville First Coast Black Pages a success. We also utilize this page to emphatically convey special sincere thanks to our major corporate advertisers. The involvement of major corporations clearly indicates their willingness to support Black business development while marketing quality products and services. The reinvestment of a portion of revenues back into the local Black community makes good business sense for major corporations and is a smart investment. This investment is also indicative of a very strong commitment to the development of a more prosperous Jacksonville First Coast community in general, thereby promoting a better quality of life for everyone. Again, we thank you.

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About the Publication & the Publisher is published and distributed in twelve cities throughout five states along the southeastern seaboard of the ® United States. Five of these directories, which highlight African-American owned businesses, are published by Thomas Media Group, LLC An African-American owned business, Thomas Media Group, LLC strives to offer black business owners in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida the exposure and visibility to put them into the mainstream business community.

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Darrin Thomas is a graduate of

1997 Minority Small Business

the University of South Carolina

Person of the Year, Columbia

School of Business where he

Chamber of Commerce; 1997

earned an undergraduate degree in

South Carolina Minority Business

marketing and management.

Person of the Year, South Carolina

currently serves as a member of

Small Business Administration;

the following boards: Wells Fargo

1998

Bank Advisory Board, Boy Scouts

Alumnus Award, University of

of America, Moore School of

South

Business

Entrepreneur of the Year, South

Palmetto

Board

Health

Advisors, Foundation,

Carolina;

Business

Young

and

1998

Network.

SCANA

Corporation

Advisory

Thomas serves as president of

Board,

Jacksonville

Chamber

Thomas Media Group, LLC and

In recognition

currently resides in Columbia,

Board of Trustees.

Carolina

Distinguished

South Carolina.

has received the following awards:

Thomas Media Group, LLC operates five offices in the Southeastern U.S. The mission of Black Pages USA is to promote businesses and provide print and internet reference guides for consumers and businesses who want to patronize or serve African-American businesses. Thomas Media Group, LLC has received several awards for outstanding service to its communities: 1994, Minority Business Advocate of the Year; 1996, Business of the Year; 1997, Minority Small Business of the Year – Columbia Chamber of Commerce; 1997, Minority Business of the Year State of South Carolina – US Small Business Administration; 1998, Business of the Year – South Carolina Business Network; 1999, Blue Chip Enterprise Award – Mass Mutual – US Chamber of Commerce; 2001 BB&T Trailblazer Award. www.blackpagessouth.com

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From The Publisher... RISK VS. REWARD Risk vs. Reward? The question that would be entrepreneurs ask themselves when exploring potential enterprises and business opportunities. Like any seasoned gambler, the questions of risk loom large……what are the risk associated with leaving the comforts a bi-weekly paycheck? Is there a market for my product or service? Can I make the venture successful for the long term? The risk vs. reward question grows larger once those businesses are established and the question centers on opportunities for growth. The rewards are immeasurable…….economic stability, job growth, wealth generation, etc. The question of Risk vs. Reward can also be extended to our communities. What are the risk of not supporting minority owned businesses in our communities vs. the rewards for doing such? The answer seems simple to us……. when we fail to reinvest or in some cases invest in businesses in key areas, those businesses failed, jobs were lost or were not created and then became dilapidated or created the wrong type of business activity. When we support the businesses in the publication or minority businesses in general, we do so to the reward of generations to come. We simply must bear this in mind………when we don’t support these businesses and they fail, we have no one else to blame other than ourselves. We realized in 1990, the reward of promoting minority owned firms greatly outweighed any risk associated. Friends, Thank you for supporting the Jacksonville First Coast Black Pages. We thank God for his grace, mercy and favor! Please reward us by telling our advertisers that you found them in the Black Pages – they will appreciate and so will we! Thanks to so many of you, we’re rewarded daily, weekly, monthly and annually! ©Thomas Media Group, LLC — 2013-14 — All Rights Reserved

Respectfully, Darrin Thomas, President

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Reach 160,000 Consumers. Have your business displayed in the Jacksonville First Coast Black Pages. Building a Better America by Building Stronger Communities. As an African-American business owner or professional in the Jacksonville and surrounding areas, the Black Pages can work for your maximum visibility at reasonable rates 365 days a year. Have your business listed and displayed in the next annual edition of the Jacksonville First Coast Black Pages. Fill out this form and mail it to our office today: Jacksonville First Coast Black Pages, 101 Century 21 Drive, Suite 120, Jacksonville, FL 32216 or call (904) 727-7451.

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Contents Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 How to Use the Black Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Black Pages Specifics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Black Pages Distribution Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 On the Cover Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Who’s Who in Attorneys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Who’s Who in Auto Sales & Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Who’s Who in Banking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Who’s Who in Beauty and Barbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Who’s Who in Funeral Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Who’s Who in Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Who’s Who in Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Who’s Who in Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Greek Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Historically Black Colleges & Universities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 For Your Information Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Health Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Alphabetical Listings of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

No responsibility for the same can be or is assumed. Every attempt will be made to comply at the next earliest printing. Any and all possible remuneration made due to error(s) is limited to one half (1/2) of the actual cost of said ad space paid by the consumer. Copyright 201314, BLACK PAGES USA. All rights reserved. Reproductions or use in any manner without written permission of the publisher is prohibited.

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Index of Categories Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Chamber Of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Churches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Automobile Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Construction Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Banking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Beauty and Barbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Events/Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Business Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Funeral Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Career Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Grocery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Index of Categories Medicine – Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Hospice Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Medicine – Physician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Municipal Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Media – Newspaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Media – Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Port Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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Health Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Index of Categories Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Tax Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Telecommunications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Trophies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Weight Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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How To Use

The Black Pages is a specially formatted magazine/directory that provides a wealth of information, facts and articles, in addition to the advertisements of corporations and local business persons. We encourage you to understand that the Black Pages is a very important tool in the rejuvenation of the crucial entrepreneurial segment in the local Black community. As the community moves into the 21st century, the entrepreneurial efforts of individuals will play a very important role in determining the future of our children. For your convenience, the Black Pages contains the following: Table of Contents — guides you through the entire publication to assist you in finding particular sections of interest. Index — provides a quick method to identify the location of advertisers who offer products or services that you seek. On the Cover Section — highlights the individuals and businesses that are featured on the cover. This section gives better insight of the personal backgrounds of the cover participants and more details about their businesses. Health Watch — provides information on various areas of medicine, diseases and preventive methods in an effort to better educate our audience. Who’s Who Sections — provides a very quick reference to our major advertisers in selected professions.

For Your Information — provides very pertinent information relating to education, personal finance, real estate, minority business development and various statistics. Up & Coming — highlights relatively new entrepreneurs or persons whose businesses are experiencing significant growth. This section provides an opportunity for added exposure for these growing businesses.

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Up Front — gives special focus and exposure to various organizations and institutions that play a special role in the further enhancement and development of the Black community.

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Black Pages Specifics We utilize this section to provide specific details and other

The involvement of major corporations is a wise business

pertinent information relating to the Black Pages.

investment and works to improve the quality of the entire community.

The Black Pages-History and Background: The Black Pages concept started 34 years ago in Atlanta.

The Black Economy: U.S. Census statistics indicate that

Today, Black Pages type publications are produced in about

the Black community has an annual income of nearly $921

30 cities and metropolitan areas throughout the United

billion. The Black Pages serves as a means by which a

States.

portion of this tremendous spending power can be put to

Thomas Media Group, LLC, (TMG, LLC) a

minority-owned corporation publishes the Augusta CSRA (GA) Black Pages, Charleston Trident (SC) Black Pages, Columbia Midlands (SC) Black Pages, Jacksonville First Coast (FL) Black Pages.

use in the Black business sector. Utilizing the Black Pages to access the goods and services of Black businesses provides for the growth and development of those businesses and in turn provides employment/career

Why the Black Pages? The specific purpose of the Black Pages is primarily to feature and highlight minority-owned

opportunities for the youth of tomorrow. Obviously, we also urge Black consumers to utilize the goods and

businesses. The introduction of the Black Pages concept

services of the major corporate advertisers listed in the

during the past several years is particularly timely. The

Black Pages. These companies are demonstrating their

current economy of the United States is increasingly

concern and commitment by investing a portion of their

focusing on individual entrepreneurial efforts, self-help

profits in the Black community, thereby promoting

initiatives and the development of small businesses. The

economic self-reliance.

Black Pages seeks to provide exposure to those individuals and their businesses that are at the forefront of the entrepreneurial effort. The objective of the Black Pages is to assist these individuals in providing positive

leadership for today’s youth and to help provide a realistic alternative to the traditional career/employment opportunities of the past. While primarily highlighting minority-owned businesses, we also encourage and solicit major corporate involvement in the Black Pages. The corporations that advertise do so to provide support and assistance to minority business development, while marketing quality goods and services.

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How to Obtain Copies of the Black Pages: Distribution of the Black Pages is primarily conducted via the major churches in the area and by a number of established distribution points that have been set up in your area (see Distribution Points Listings on pages 1617). Our staff will also provide copies of the Black Pages to all of our advertisers, corporate and government procurement officials, local groups and organizations, at conventions, trade shows, festivals and other community events. A copy of the Black Pages can be obtained by calling (800) 419-2417, mailing $11.00 each to cover postage and handling, or by visiting our office at 101 Century 21 Drive, Suite 120, Jacksonville, FL 32216.

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Distribution Points AAA Trophy Mart

Jacksonville Beauty Institute

6936 Beach Boulevard

5045 Soutel Drive, Suite #80

725-8686

768-9001

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Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce

101 Century 21 Drive, Suite 120

3 Independent Drive

727-7451

366-6600

Caribbean Sunrise Bakery

Jacksonville Free Press

4106 North Main Street

903 Edgewood Avenue West

355-0405

634-1993

Donald L. Dempsey II, P.A.

Law Offices of Sheldon J. Vann & Associates

4321 Roosevelt Blvd

EverBank Center

387-5262

301 West Bay Street, Suite 1449

Holmes Glover Solomon Funeral Home 4334 Brentwood Avenue

Ron Sholes, P.A.

768-5215

4981 Atlantic Boulevard, 904-446-8217

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Distribution Points

PALATKA

Ron Sholes, P.A.

4608 Norwood Ave.

700 Reid Street

904-446-8217

386-206-8794 Simmons Pediatrics STARKE

1771 Edgewood Avenue W

Ron Sholes, P.A.

766-1106

964 North Temple Ave. 904-250-0673

ORANGE PARK Ron Sholes, P.A. 637 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 4

Check your local church

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Jacksonville First Coast Black Black Pages would like to say

“Thank You” for consistent support for the past 21 Years!

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In Order To Reach Economic Parity In Our Community We Must Help Each Other. Publisher Black Pages USA

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On the Cover ere they are! Entrepreneurs, business owners, corporate and community leaders throughout the Jacksonville First Coast Edition Area as featured on our front cover. These individuals serve as role models and examples of success and leadership in our community. They are leaders who have shown what can be accomplished through hard work, dedication, determination and perseverance. Because of the foundation they have laid, we all can now traverse those mazes a little easier.

“The Black Pages proudly introduces these outstanding individuals!”

Attorney Christopher M. Chestnut The Chestnut Firm cknowledged by President Barack H. Obama as a National Emerging Leader, Christopher M. A Chestnut, Esq., is one of America’s great voices for legal justice. He is currently the founder and CEO of The Chestnut Firm, a multi-million dollar law firm with offices in five locations. The Chestnut Firm presently represents clients throughout the United States, the majority of which are catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Additionally, the firm has a mass tort / class action division through which it represented hundreds of clients in an $800 million action against big tobacco and currently represents clients against pharmaceutical companies. The Chestnut Firm is also one of the few Plaintiff’s litigation firms that prosecutes and represents businesses in commercial litigation on a contingency fee basis.

Mr. Chestnut was recognized as a Community Service Scholar at Florida State University, and he continues to be a strong believer in giving back to the community. He was recently acknowledged by having a park named in his honor after he provided the funding necessary to save the recreation department. Through the Christopher M. Chestnut Foundation, he annually sponsors a Thanksgiving Giveaway of more than 500 Turkeys, a Christmas Gas Giveaway for which he donates more than 1,000 gallons of gas in communities, and he sponsors back pack/school supply drives for children prior to the new school year. Mr. Chestnut is often a panelist and lecturer to businesses as well as attorneys throughout the country, speaking upon his expertise in tort liability and wrongful death cases. Furthermore, he lends his expertise to other attorneys throughout the nation to assist in maximizing the representation and recovery of seriously and fatally injured victims. www.blackpagessouth.com

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A native of Gainesville, Fla., and a graduate of Florida State University and the University of Florida Levin College of Law, Mr. Chestnut has been featured on more than 1,000 news outlets internationally, including national features on: CNN, MSNBC, CBS Morning and Evening News, NBC, ABC, ESPN, the New York Times, LA Times, USA Today and the Tom Joyner Morning Show. Mr. Chestnut was recognized in 2010 as The Nation's Best Advocate, the highest honor, by the National Bar Association in its inaugural National Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 awards ceremony. He was also featured in Diversity Magazines as one of its Top 40 Under 40. Mr. Chestnut was recognized in 2012 by On Being A Black Lawyer (OBABL) as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in America. He has also been recognized as a 2013 Florida Rising Star with Super Lawyers and was featured in Florida Trend, the State of Florida’s premier business magazine.

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Deborah K. Thompson Deborah K. Thompson, Consultants eborah K. Thompson is sole proprietor of Deborah K. Thompson, Consultants vice president of the National Association of Black Women in Construction, Inc. where she is president of the Jacksonville Chapter chairperson of the NAACP- Jacksonville Branch- Economic Development Committee Her most recent accomplishment was her acceptance into the Small Business Administration 8(a) certification program; a federal designation that will allow her greater opportunity to obtain contracts with federal agencies in training and development, and management consulting-NAIC-611430. Her goal in this program is to attract over $1M in contract revenues for her company’s services in one fiscal year. As an original member of the organizing committee on diversity for Jacksonville, with the Jacksonville Business Journal she was a recipient of the-Mosaic Awards, the Women of Influence and Community Advocate Awards. She participates on forums, roundtables and seminars as a panelist and guest speaker for many organizations. These activities earned her citywide and statewide recognition, among which was a Small Business Community Award from the Small Business Administration’s District Director- Jacksonville in 2007and the Florida Minority Community Reinvestment Coalition as a “Builder of Community and Country” in 2012. As a sub-contractor with Florida A&M University and Florida Department of Transportation, she has trained hundreds of minorities and women to go into highway construction. However, recently, her interest in a more global community has led her to provide training and development to several refugee communities entering Jacksonville, Florida. She is very actively working with the emerging “Burmese Ethnic Based Community Organization of Jacksonville, Florida” where she works with representatives of several ethnic dialects to become residents and citizens of the American society. She is active with Sister Cities AssociationNelson Mandela Bay Municipality committee and the French committee-“Doing Business with France subcommittee. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota-French &English, with additional studies at Eastern Michigan UniversityPersonnel Management, University of Arizona-Community Economic Development, to name a few. She has three lovely grown daughters and five young grandsons.

Ken Middleton Jacksonville Transpor tation Authority (JTA) en Middleton is the Diversity and Equity Program Manager at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) where he is responsible for the daily administration and implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Title VI and Americans with Disability Act compliance programs. He has been employed with the JTA for 13 years. Prior to his current position, Ken worked within JTA’s Paratransit office for five 5 years.

Ken has served on the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) Historically Underutilized Business Advisory Council for the past seven years. He is a two term Mayoral Appointee to the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission dedicated to eliminating prejudice and the practice of discrimination. He currently serves as the chairman of the UF Health Jacksonville Hospital (formerly Shands) Community Advisory Committee. He serves on other numerous boards throughout the Jacksonville area and is a sought after presenter on issues relating to Small Business Development, Diversity, Sensitivity, and Accessibility for the Disabled. Born and raised outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ken is the youngest of six siblings. He received his secondary education in the Chester County Public School System. Ken enlisted in the United States Navy where he served honorably for four years, with NAS Mayport, being his last duty station. Ken is a proud graduate of Edward Waters College, there receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology/Criminal Justice. He also attended the University of North Florida receiving his Masters Degree in Public Administration. He is a proud and active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., and Bethel Baptist Institutional Church. Most Saturdays will find Ken navigating the local Jacksonville waterways in his boat in search of that big fish that got away. www.blackpagessouth.com

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Charlie J. Gillette. Jr. Law Of fice of Charlie J. Gillette. Jr he mission of Gillette Law, P.A is to provide the highest quality legal services, delivered promptly and with understanding of the particular needs of each client. Over the years, Charlie Gillette has helped hundreds of families to sort out their legal issues and to get compensation due them as the result of personal injuries

Gillette Law’s record of client advocacy is based in the commitment to equal justice for everyone. Attorney Gillette and staff are sensitive to the complexities and emotional content of personal injury cases. This helps make clients as comfortable as possible, while ensuring that they are positioned for the best outcome in their legal matters. From meticulous attention to detail to courageous confrontation of even the most powerful wrongdoers on your behalf, Gillette Law, P.A. has your legal needs covered We welcome you to spend some time browsing our web site to learn more about us and what we do. Although the firm has represented thousands of clients, Gillette Law, P. A. realizes that all cases are unique and each case demands new strategies and tactics. If you have questions or want to have a preliminary discussion about your potential claim, please contact the firm by email, telephone, or via this online contact form—whichever is most convenient for you. If you are unable to come to either office, the legal staff can come to you. Contact Gillette Law in Florida or Georgia. Gillette Law, P.A. is centrally located to serve clients in Florida and Georgia. The helpful professional staff is available Monday through Friday from 8:00AM-5:00pm, E.S.T. and at other times by appointment. Contact Gillette Law online at WWW.GILLETTELAW.COM or via telephone at (904) 358-1304 or toll-free at (800) 269-6353.

Terrance Brisbane BBVA Compass Bank r. Terrance L. Brisbane Sr. is a Community Development Mortgage Banking Officer for BBVA Compass, where he is responsible for the bank’s community lending initiatives throughout the state of Florida. By establishing relationships with state and local government agencies as well as nonprofit CDCs to assist in municipalities in revitalizing and developing viable communities through housing.

Terrance has over 14 years of experience in the Mortgage and Real Estate industry. He has held several leadership positions throughout his career in loan originations, real estate sales, asset management, mortgage servicing and community development. His diverse industry background has allowed him to opportunities to assist homeowners and investors.

Terrance is very dedicated to his community, he serves as a at-risk youth mentor and athletic coach at North Florida Athletic Association, helping to shape the lives of young men. He serves on the board of several non-profits most notably the HELP program (HIV/Aids Education, Longevity and Prevention), he is also a member of the Church Of God In Christ’s (M.O.D) Men Of Distinction. He also offers his skills and expertise to the community by hosting free financial literacy courses and homeownership workshops in schools and local churches. Terrance is married to Ebony and they have been blessed with 4 awesome children Terrance Jr, Andrue, True, and Tobias.

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A born and raised Jacksonville native Terrance is youngest of 10 children of Elder Dwight E. Brisbane Sr. and Sandra Brisbane. His parents stressed the importance of faith, family and charity and he understands “to whomever much is given much is required” and strives to live up to the calling God has on his life. He is very proud of his Jacksonville and excited about the future it holds. Terrance is a supportive alumnus of Jean Ribault Sr. High and Florida A & M University.

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Chuck McNeil, Aileen Cr uz, Shamika Baker, Ezra Thomas, Chanel LeBlanc and Clif for d Johnson City of Jacksonville – Small and Emerging Business ince 2004, the Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) office has been helping local businesses compete for contracts. Business owners are guaranteed one-on-one attention from our 6 dedicated staff members. Shamika Baker serves as the Jacksonville Business Assistance Administrator, and is JSEB’s strongest advocate. Since taking charge of the JSEB office back in February 2013, Baker has ensured compliance through all elements of the program, which includes bonding, education, mentoring, certification and contract compliance. Ms. Baker has established and monitored the goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for the office. Chuck McNeil is the Jacksonville Business Assistance Analyst. He is responsible for most of the finances within the JSEB office, and his duties include preparing the annual budget, validating data for the office, compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and verifying information from various databases. Ezra Thomas is JSEB’s construction compliance officer. Along with certifying JSEBs, Mr. Thomas reviews construction contracts to ensure the proper level of JSEB participation and conducts site visits among other duties. Aileen Cruz is the compliance officer for professional services vendors. Her responsibilities include, but are not limited to certifying JSEBs, making site visits and attending meetings to promote the utilization of JSEBs. Clifford Johnson is responsible for reviewing Section 3 applications, providing JSEBs with training opportunities, updating the JSEB office website, as well as performing any other IT related duties. Chanel LeBlanc is the communications and outreach coordinator for JSEB. She produces the monthly newsletters which can be found on www.jseb.coj.net, approves JSEB certification applications, participates in committee reviews, and is also responsible for reviewing Section 3 applications. The JSEB office is open Monday through Friday, and accepts appointments and walk-ins.

Javan Frinks Sun City Events & Enter tainment avan Frinks is Vice President of Production for Sun City Events & Entertainment and Campaign Coordinator for the Justice for Jacksonville Coalition with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Amnesty International. This dynamic, thoughtful businessman, and activist attributes his passion for community engagement and service to his family and mentors. ©Thomas Media Group, LLC — 2013-14 — All Rights Reserved

Java is also the Logistics Director for the Black Caucus of Young Democrats of America, and Social Coordinator for the Jacksonville Young Democrats. Java takes pride in his creativity, his ability to stay calm under pressure, and in his willingness to go the extra mile to achieve his goals. Javan says, "It's one thing to talk about how the world can be a better place, it's another thing to go out and do it. I love the work of making the kind of world we want to live in."

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Clarence Natto WHJX-FM HOT 106.5, Duval’s adult R&B larence Natto is the Program Director at the new HOT 106.5, Duval’s Adult R&B. Mr. Natto is primarily responsible for directing all aspects of WHJX’s daily operations, external marketing/communications and community outreach.

He joined Cox Media Group, Inc. in 1995 as a marketing intern with WCFB-FM, Star 94.5 in Orlando, Florida and was subsequently promoted to promotions assistant and later, marketing and promotions director. Prior to joining Cox Media Group, Inc. Mr. Natto, served as a United States Marine with Guard Company Pearl Harbor and the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Mr. Natto most recently served as the Director of Promotions for Cox Media Group, Inc.’s Atlanta, GA cluster of radio stations where he was part of a team instrumental in attaining major successes in the community and with ratings. With a strong belief in service, Clarence previously served as President of Creekside Community Association, Inc., the Greater Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Selection Committee and the Atlanta MLK March Committee. A student of history and avid outdoorsman, he enjoys hiking, golfing, camping, swimming and kayaking. He holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing/management from Florida Metropolitan University.

Rose Walker Holmes-Glover -Solomon Funeral Directors, Inc ose Nolan Walker is a Graduate of Andrew Jackson High School- Class of 1984. She graduated from Miami-Dade Community College with an AS Degree in Mortuary Science. Rose has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since 2001. Rose is a member of Who’s Who in Mortuary Science and member of Florida First Coast Morticians Association.

Presently she is Trustee and Funeral Director In Charge at Holmes-Glover-Solomon Funeral Directors, Inc. She runs the company on behalf of Victor Emmanuel Solomon’s children, Victor Jr. and Victoria. Rose Nolan Walker is married to Michael A. Walker, Sr. a mother of three sons and one granddaughter. She is a member of Open Arms Christian Fellowship Church, Leofric W. Thomas Sr. Pastor.

Damien Haitsuka Wells Fargo

Haitsuka joined Wells Fargo in 1996 and has worked in the financial services industry for more than 25 years. Prior to relocating to North Florida Haitsuka served as a District Manager in Los Angeles. His previous roles with Wells Fargo also include managing the sales development program in the Greater Los Angeles area and as a branch manager in various California markets. Haitsuka is actively involved in the community and currently serves as Chairman of the Board for the Jacksonville Urban League. He also serves as a board member for the Sanctuary on 8th Street, a nonprofit organization serving inner city children and youth. Haitsuka is a graduate of the UCLA John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management African American Leaders Program. www.blackpagessouth.com

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amien Haitsuka is Senior Vice President and First Coast Area President for Wells Fargo. He oversees more than 500 community banking team members and 45 banking stores in Baker, Clay, Duval, and Nassau counties.

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Attorneys Stephen B. Kelly Jr. and Wade M. Rolle Law Of fice of Wade Rolle & Associates ttorney Wade M. Rolle began his career as an Assistant State Attorney prosecuting misdemeanors and quickly moved into the felony division prosecuting major crimes and focusing on gang related crime enforcement. In 1992, Attorney Rolle left the State Attorney's Office to join a local private firm.

In 1993, he formed the Law Offices of Wade M Rolle which specializes in complex state and federal criminal ligation, personal injury and general civil practices. Attorney Rolle is Son of the late Rev. Gordon Rolle and Judith Rolle and spent his early childhood in Freeport Grand Bahamas. His family relocated to Atlanta, Georgia where he completed his high school education graduating in the Gifted and Talent Program at the age of 16. He received his bachelor of arts degree in 1989 from West Georgia College and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia School of Law at the age of 22. While at West Georgia College he became the youngest member to pledge his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Franternity, Inc. He served as student senator, Black Student Alliance President, Student Judiciary Chairman and as a Governor's intern. He is a member of both the Florida Bar and the Georgia Bar. Attorney Rolle is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court and United States Court of appeals. Attorney Rolle is a former President of the D. W. Perkins Bar Association. During the 2004 Presidential elections he presided over public hearings held by the NAACP on allegations of voter fraud and disenfranchisement. The records out of these hearings have become a part of the National |Records on the historic elections. He is married to Kezia Hendrix-Rolle and the father of Kalia, Nadia and Dylan Rolle. tephen B. Kelly Jr. is a member of the Florida Bar Association and an Attorney at The Law Office of Wade Rolle & Associates, P.A.; Mr. Kelly currently works on a variety of State and Federal criminal litigation matters where he assist the accused in safeguarding their liberties and constitutional rights. Mr. Kelly also practices in the areas of civil litigation and domestic affairs, representing clients in personal injury and medical malpractice cases, as well as divorce and custody disputes. Along with this work, Mr. Kelly devotes time to pro-bono and community service matters, including services done through various community outreach organizations such as his fraternity Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

Mr. Kelly received his Juris-Doctorate degree from Florida Coastal School of Law in May 2012. While in Law School Mr. Kelly was extremely active with the Student Bar Association and the Honor Court serving as a Justice, all while clerking at The Law Office of Wade Rolle & Associates P.A. Mr. Kelly earned his Bachelors of Arts in 3 years, double-majoring in Criminal Justice and Political Science from Augusta State University in 2009, where he graduated with distinction.

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Therese Quinn, Bob Gibbs, Vonnie W iggins and Joe McGhee State Farm

herese is a well-known and successful entrepreneur, and a leading international Lifestream facilitator. She has been affiliated with Lifestream since 1984. and hasbeen President/Owner of Lifestream Learning Systems, Inc. for the past 12 years. She was mentored and trained by the founder of Lifestream, James H. Quinn and facilitated her first Lifestream Basic Class in 1988 in Atlanta, Georgia.Therese has been an award-winning executive and leader in the insurance industry for more than 28 years. She also has owned and operated a highly successful nationally ranked golf sales and marketing company and has been a professional fundraiser for a non-profit oganization. She is an avid competitive golfer who has played in two U.S. Women’s Open Championships and four U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur events. Therese is a former student of religious studies from Immaculata College and currently is a lay Eucharistic Minister of the Diocese of St. Augustine. Therese holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Management from Barry University in Miami, Florida.“The Lifestream principles have enriched my life in many ways. My greatest gift has been meeting so many wonderful people over the years and having the opportunity to inspire them to reach for their dreams.”

ob Gibbs has been a State Farm Agent since 8/1/1981. He graduated from Edward Waters College with a degree in Business Administration. Bob is a Select Agent who is a Multiline Producer . He has been a Legion of Honor qualifier fifteen times during his career. He has 7 staff members and his office is located in the Arlington area.

onnie Wiggins is a Florida Native and serving the First Coast Community since 2006. He is a graduate of Florida A&M University, B.S. Business Economics. A member Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.

Vonnie is on the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors. He has been a State Farm Financial Services Production Ambassador Travel Qualifier 8 Consecutive Years and State Farm Top 50 New Agent for Sales and Service. oe McGhee moved to Jacksonville in 2002 to start his State Farm Insurance agency. He is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and has a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications from Dillard University. He began his professional career with State Farm Insurance as a Claim Representative in New Orleans in 1990 and has worked in several capacities with the company. In 1997 Joe moved to Monroe, LA to work as a Claim Automation and Procedures specialist working with offices in Monroe, Shreveport, Texarkana and Leesville. He then moved to Bloomington, IL in 1998 to work as an Analyst at State Farm's Corporate Headquarters. In 2000 Joe moved into State Farm's Marketing and Advertising Department where he worked on national Ad campaigns and served as Corporate Coordinator for the State Farm Bayou Classic. During his work with the State Farm Bayou Classic, Joe appeared on national radio such as the Tom Joyner Morning Show and on Louisiana television programs to promote the event. Always having the entrepreneurial spirit, Joe moved to Jacksonville, FL in July 2002 to start his own State Farm agency which opened on January 1, 2003.

Joe is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, the Bartram Trail and Swiss Point Middle School PTO, Ed White High School Career Academy Advisory Council, the First Coast UNCF Leadership Council and other organizations throughout the area. He is also a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Joe and his wife Cheryl recently celebrated their 20 year anniversary and have 3 children.

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Joe has an Associates in Claims and an Associates in Management from the Insurance Institute of America. He has a Property and Casualty License, a Life, Health and Variable Annuities License and is a Notary Public with the State of Florida.

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Ken Jefferson Jef ferson Consulting Group en Jefferson was a twenty four (24) year veteran with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. During the course of his career Ken has been involved in many areas of the Sheriff’s Office and the community. He has vast knowledge and experience as an Administrative Detective serving in the Inspections and Accreditation Unit, Academy Instructor, Field Training Officer, Burglary Detective, Sex Crimes Detective, Police Recruiter, and a Federal Program Coordinator, in charge of the Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) Program, which involved training, teaching, and mentoring targeted at risk youth. He has increased the performance and efficiency of the unit to which he was assigned. Ken has been recognized by the United States Attorney’s Office (Middle District of Florida) for his outstanding display of leadership, commitment, and coordination of the Drug Education for Youth Program. The Federal Bureau of Investigation also, recognized Ken by awarding him the FBI’s Directors Community Leadership Award for his outstanding contribution to our Nation’s Community’s through unselfish Dedication and Leadership.

His vast experience and knowledge of the agency’s multiple divisions, units, and operations served him well, in the role as the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer. In this capacity, he was honored as the Public Information Officer of the Year by the Florida Law Enforcement Public Information Officers Association (FLEPIOA) for the State of Florida (20062007). Ken was also the recipient of this award for the years 2007-2008 - the only person to ever win this coveted award two (2) consecutive years. This recognition was bestowed for his contributions to the public image of the agency, his ability to manage information during an ongoing crisis, and his ability to present internal and routine information about an agency. As CEO and founder of the Jefferson Consulting Group, Ken has traveled extensively conducting numerous workshops and seminars on self-empowerment. As a motivational speaker Ken attends local, regional, and national conferences addressing issues of safety for children and senior adults, communication enhancement through governmental agencies and the community, corporate risk management, and coalition building, receiving high marks for his delivery and presentation skills. Ken has conducted numerous workshops representing the Jefferson Consulting Group. Ken currently serves as an Expert Crime Analyst for WJXT TV 4 and appears weekly on television offering expert advice and tips on Crime Prevention. He is also a contributing author to the Florida Star newspaper. Ken also serves as an Executive Board Member of the Justice Coalition. He holds a Master’s Degree in Theology, which he earned from St. Thomas Christian College, as well as an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the same Institution.

Coach Kevin Waters Jacksonville Giants evin Waters started his coaching career at Edward Waters College as an Assistant Coach for the Men's Basketball Team. They participated in the National Tournament (1999-2001). In 2003-04 at Kennesaw State University Coach Waters worked as a special assistant to a team that won the Division II National Championship in 2003. In 2005 he started his professional coaching career with the Gainesville Knights in the World Basketball Association as Director of Player Personnel. In the same year moved over to the women's side as an assistant coach at Murray State University. In 2007, Coach Waters was named as the Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Kentucky Retros in the American Basketball Association. In 2009 he became the General Manager/Head Coach of the Jacksonville Bluewaves and led them to a 8-0 regular season.

In 2010-11 he was named the General Manager/Head Coach of the Jacksonville Giants. The team went on to finish the regular season 24-0. In 2011-12 Mr.Waters led the Giants to a ABA National Championship and he was named ABA Coach Of The Year. In 2012-13, he led his Giants to a amazing 32-1 record and won his second consecutive ABA Championship, while being named the ABA Coach of The Year for the second consecutive year.

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Contractors In 1890 Thorny Lafon (1810-93) was thought to be the first black millionaire. He was a New Orleans real estate speculator and moneylender. He was recognized as a community activist and philanthropist before the Civil War when he was still a young man. He was listed as a merchant in the New Orleans City Directory in 1842; in 1868 the directory listed him as a broker, and he was considered the city’s second leading black broker until 1870. As his wealth grew he gave freely to those less fortunate, including religious and anti-slavery causes, and supported the Lafon Orphan Boys’ Asylum and the Home for Aged Colored Men and Women, both of which he founded. The Thorny Lafon School, dedicated in 1898, made him the first black man and the second black person in New Orleans to have a school named for him. The Wall of Fame at the 1939-40 New York World’s Fair listed his name along with those of other blacks, Native Americans, and foreign-born Americans who were notable contributors to American process and culture. He lived frugally, and provided for his relatives, and friends, but he left the bulk of his estate to charity. Sources: Logan and Winston, Dictionary of American Biography, pp. 379-80; Dictionary of Black Culture, p. 261; Efforts for Social Betterment Among Negro Americans, pp. 40-41; Smith, Notable Black Men, pp. 692-93.

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Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church 10325 Interstate Center Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 696-1770 African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC) 11th Episcopal District Office 101 E. Union Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-8262 All People International, Incorporated 1993 West Edgewood Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-2206 Allen Chapel AMEC 1529 Swan Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350-9281 Allen Chapel AMEC 283 McIver Avenue, Macclenny. . . . . . . . . . . . . 259-5398 AMEC Connectional Lay Organization 6910 New Kings Road, Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . 765-9159 AME Church of the Master 5637 Vernon Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-7834 Bethel AMEC P.O. Box 699/Page Street, Callahan

Church of God by Faith 730 Lawtey Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 964-9396 Collins Chapel AMEC 465 East Highway #90, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266-2349 Colossians Baptist Church 1154 W. 31st Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . `768-2428 Community Baptist Church 1781 Art Museum Drive, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396-1373 Dayspring Baptist Church 5654 Dunn Avenue, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 764-0303 Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church 3759 St. Isabelle Drive, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 743-8485 El Bethel El Divine Holiness Church 732 W. 4th Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359-0661 Emanuel M.B. Church 2407 Division Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-9371 Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist 2760 Edgewood Avenue West, . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-0085

Bethel AMEC 116 S. Yong Street, Ormond Beach . . . . . . . . . . 677-8225 Bethel AMEC 115 N. 8th Street, Palatka, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328-3540 Bethel Baptist Institutional Church 215 Bethel Baptist Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354-1464 Bethesda Faith Assembly 600 E 4TH Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353-7813

Beverly Hills Church of God 9113 Ridge Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 764-6096 Central Baptist Church 524 W. 3rd Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-3214

Evergreen Baptist Church 1100 Logan Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-7975 Faith United Holiness Church 1860 W. 5th Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354-3670 Faust Temple COGIC 3328 Moncrief Road, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353-1418 First AMEC of Palm Coast P.O. Box 353967, Palm Coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446-5759 First Baptist Church of Mandarin 3990 Loretto Road (MDRN), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268-2422 First Baptist Church of Oakland 1027 Jessie Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354-5295 First Deliverance Church 1957 W. Beaver Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-9728

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Beulah Missionary Baptist Church 966 Ionia Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358-8904

Ephesian Baptist Church 1841 W. 3rd Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353-4048

Churches

First New Zion Baptist Church 1700 Davis Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354-8677

Henry Gordon Chapel AMEC 1533 West 23rd Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-5216

First Tabernacle - Church of God and Saints of Christ 3403 N. Stuart Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 904-358-2291

Historic Mt. Zion AMEC 201 East Beaver Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-9475

First Timothy Baptist Church 12103 Biscayne Blvd., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 757-9878

Holy Church of the Living God 1598 West 14th Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-2631

First Titus Missionary Baptist Church 3365 New Kings Road, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353-9376

Holy Temple Church of the Lord Jesus Christ 702 Lafayette Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-9422

Friendship Baptist Church 7147 New Kings Road, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3107

Hopewell AMEC Route 3, Box 5380, Lake Butler

Gibbs Chapel AMEC 7951 Derkle Avenue, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-8812

Hurst Chapel AMEC 28 _ Bernard Street, P.O. Box 1474, St. Augustine

Grace Baptist Church 1553 E. 21st Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354-2941

Jerusalem Baptist Church Southside 2935 St. Augustine Road, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396-0855

Grant Chapel AMEC Georgia Street, Lake City

Joint-Heirs Ministry & Christian Center 2100 Dunn Avenue, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 757-3226

Greater Allen Chapel AMEC 749 Pine Street, P.O. Box 404, Starke . . . . . . . . 964-8330

Julington Baptist Church 12740 Snyder Street (MDRN), . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268-2344

Greater Bethany Baptist Church 401 Stockton Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388-5217

King Solomon United Baptist Church 2221 Forest Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354-8052

Greater Grant Memorial AMEC 5533 Gilchrist Road, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 764-5992

Lewis Memorial AMEC 2123 Talledga Road, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-7389

Greater Holy Temple Church of God In Christ 1656 West Edgewood Avenue, . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-4891

Little Rock Baptist Church 1418 Van Buren Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-7389

Greater Jerusalem Baptist Church 1435 West State Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-2100

Macedonia AMEC 202 South 9th Street, Fernandina Beach . . . . . . 261-4114

Greater Macedonia Baptist Church 1880 West Edgewood Avenue, . . . . . . . . . . . . . 764-9257

Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church 5729 Avenue B, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-0114

Greater Payne Chapel AMEC 1230 East 23rd Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Main Street Baptist Church 23 W. 8th Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-3078

Greater Refuge Temple 1317 Rowe Avenue, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-4009

Miracle Deliverance Temple 1409 Cleveland Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 633-5003

Greater St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church 649 Franklin Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-1915

Missionary Tabernacle Baptist Church 5730 Sawyer Avenue, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 764-5333

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Moncrief Missionary Baptist Church 1453 West 22nd Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354-2954

Mt. Olive Primative Baptist Church 1319 North Myrtle Avenue, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-0015

Mother Midway AMEC 1456 Van Buren Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-9044

Mt. Pisgah AMEC U.S. #3101 South, Starke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 964-5221

Mt. Moriah AMEC 403 Booe St., P.O. Box 2599, Bunnell

Mt. Pisgah AMEC Kingsley Street-Federal Pointe, Hastings

Mt. Pisgah AMEC U.S. #3101 South, Starke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 964-5221 Mt. Zion AMEC Chase & Washington Streets, Hastings . . . . . . . 692-1710 Mt. Ararat Baptist Church 2503 North Myrtle Avenue, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354-5077 Mt. Bethel Baptist Church 1620 Helena Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 764-8032 Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 301 Spruce Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353-1455 Mt. Canaan Baptist Church 36 West 18th Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353-6912 Mt. Herman Baptist Church 5527 Redpoll Avenue, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-8433 Mt. Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church 9319 Ridge Blvd., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-1866 Mt. Morish AMEC 99 Oak Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-2824 Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 1953 West 9th Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354-9750

Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church 8778 Lake Placid Drive, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-8916 Mt. Olive AMEC 841 Franklin Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354-6085 Mt. Olive AMEC Cross & Pine Streets, East Palatka . . . . . . . . . . 325-1836 www.blackpagessouth.com

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 2036 Silver Street, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354-7249 Mt. Tabor AMEC U.S. #341, Lake City Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 1462 Prince Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-0140 Mt. Zion AMEC 3811 Old St. Augustine Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399-3838 Mt. Zion AMEC Southside 3811 St. Augustine Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399-3838 Mt. Zion AMEC 549 Palmetto Avenue, Green Cove Springs . . . . . . . . . . . 284-2899 Mt. Zion AMEC (Watertown) Rt. 7 Box 535, Lake City . . . . . . . . 755-7419 Mt. Zion Baptist Church 7468 Magnolia St. (Mandarin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262-0687 Mt. Zion Baptist Church 2838 San Diego Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396-5662 Muhammed Temple #66 2242 Commonwealth Avenue New Allen Chapel AMEC 7711 Crawford Road (Bayard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292-1019 New Bethel AMEC 1231 Tyler Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353-1822

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Mt. Moriah Holiness Church 1005 Odessa Street, P.O. Box 9962, . . . . . . . . . 353-9750

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church 6132 Flicker Avenue, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 766-8993

Churches

New First Corinth Baptist Church 6119 Bagley Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-1454

Prince Chapel AMEC Nassauville, Florida. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

New Fountain Chapel AMEC 737 Jessie Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358-2258

Queen Esther Church of God in Unity 1747 McQuade Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358-2387

New Hope AMEC 2708 Davis Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-2121

Robert’s Mount Pisgah AMEC 1915 Jordan Road, Atlantic Beach. . . . . . . . . . . 246-4475

New Life Community United Methodist Church 10696 Lem Turner Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-7779

Royal Tabernacle Baptist Church 1320 W. 21st Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-2123

New Mt. Tabor Baptist Church 1451 Mt. Herman Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353-9883

Second Missionary Baptist Church 1456 West 5th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354-8268 Shiloh Holiness Church 2101 Caljon Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396-4880

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 618 N. Georgia Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-4557 New Redeemed Missionary Baptist Church 1614 E. 30th Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-4412

Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church 1118 West Beaver Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353-8829

New St. James AMEC 2128 Forest Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354-3282

Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church 1114 Cleveland Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-9335

Omni Worship Center 1133 N. Arlington Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 726-9577

Southside Church of God in Christ 4058 Old St. Augustine Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398-1625

Payne Chapel AMEC 1230 E. 23RD Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-6015

St. Andrew AMEC 125 South 9th Street, Jacksonville Beach . . . . . 246-1756

Payne Chapel AMEC Rte. #1, Box 188, East Palatka

St. Andrews Missionary Baptist Chuech 2600 W. 45th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-9777

Peace Missionary Baptist Church 1759 Rowe Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 764-7659

St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church 5235 Moncrief Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-0964

Philadelphia Baptist Church 5577 Moncrief Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-0161

St. James AMEC 1539 East 27th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-7080

Philip R. Cousin AMEC 2601 Orange Picker Road (Mdrn), . . . . . . . . . . 262-3083

St. James AMEC P.O. Box 715, Lake Butler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496-2325

Phillippian Community Church 7578 New Kings Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-7331

St. James AMEC 504 McIntosh Avenue, Orange Park. . . . . . . . . . 278-7037

Potter’s House Christian Fellowship 1150 S. Lane Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-2837

St. John Missionary Baptist Church 1920 Mound Street, Orange Park . . . . . . . . . . . 264-9880

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St. Joseph Baptist Church 485 West 1st Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-2359 St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church 533 Dewdrop Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-2359 St. Luke AMEC 694 Pearl Street/Box 341, St. Augustine . . . . . . 824-6120 St. Luke Baptist Church 742 Franklin Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-5122 St. Mark Baptist Church 6538 Restlawn Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-8937 St. Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church (Renewed Life Ministries) 3848 St. Augustine Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398-8410 St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church 6910 New Kings Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 764-2755

Sunday Morning Spiritual House of Prayer 3308 N. Lee Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-4310 Sweetfield Baptist Church 1365 Harrison Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-4909 Tabernacle African Universal Church, Incorporated 3531 Old Kings Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354-0608 Tabernacle Baptist Institutional Church 903 E. Union Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-7736 Thankful Missionary Baptist Church 7937 Thrasher Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-8476 The Church Fellowship Worship Ministries 9117 Lem Turner Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 924-0000 Titus Shekinah Evangelistic Harvest Dome 10551 Beach Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 646-9990

St. Paul AMEC 1410 Pearl Street, Mayport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-7606 St. Paul AMEC 85 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, St. Augustine, FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 829-3918

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church 3738 Winton Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-7112 St. Philips Episcopal Church 801 Pearl Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354-1053

Union Community AMEC 1155 West Beaver Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353-0706 Union Progressive Baptist Church 613 Pippin Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-3102 United House of Prayer for All People 960 N. Pearl Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-9085 Varick AME Zion Church 7013 Blackard Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 725-5892

St. Stephen AMEC 913 West 5th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358-2399

West Friendship Baptist Church 945 Carrie Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-1016

St. Thomas Missionary Baptist Church 5863 Moncrief Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-8800

West Union Baptist Church 761 Acorn Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353-0681

Summerville Baptist Church 2842 Mars Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354-8186

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St. Pius The Fifth Catholic Church 2110 Blue Avenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354-1501

Wayman Chapel AMEC (Wayman Ministries) 8855 Sanchez Road, (near San Jose & Baymeadows) . . . . . . . . . . . . 739-7500

Colleges/Universities

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FLORIDA

Alabama A&M University - www.aamu.edu Post Office Box 908 • Normal 35762. . . . . . . . . . 256-851-5245

Bethune-Cookman College 640 Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd. • Daytona Beach 32114 . . . 904-255-1401

Alabama State University - www.alasu.edu 915 S. Jackson St. • Montgomery 36101 . . . . . . 334-229-4291

Edward Waters College 1658 Kings Rd. • Jacksonville 32209 . . . . . . . . . 904-355-3030

Concordia College - www.higher-ed.lcms.org/selma 1804 Green St. • Selma 36701 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-874-5700

Florida A&M University - www.famu.edu Suite G-9 • Tallahassee 32307 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850-599-3796

Miles College - www.miles.edu Post Office Box 3800 • Birmingham 35208. . . . . . . 205-929-1661

Florida Memorial College - www.fmc.edu 15800 NW 42nd Avenue • Miami 33054 . . . . . . . . . 800-822-1362

Oakwood College - www.oakwood.edu 7000 Adventist Blvd. • Huntsville • 35896. . . . . . . . 800-824-5312

GEORGIA

Selma University Dinkins Hill • Selma 36701 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205-872-2533 Stillman College - www.stillman.edu 3600 Stillman Blvd. • Tuscalusa 35403 . . . . . . . . 800-841-5722 Talladega College - www.talladega.edu 627 W. Battle St. • Talladega 35160. . . . . . . . . . . 256-761-6219

Tuskegee University - www.tusk.edu Old Administration Bldg. • Tuskegee 36088 . . . . . . . 334/727-8500

Albany State College - www.asurams.edu 504 College Dr. • Albany 31705. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229-430-4650 Clark-Atlanta University - www.cau.edu 223 James P. Brawley Dr. • Atlanta 30314. . . . . . . . 404-880-8000 Fort Valley State College - www.fvsx.peachnet.edu 1005 State University Dr. • Fort Valley 31030 . . . . . 912-825-6307 Morehouse College - www.morehouse.edu 830 Westview Dr., SW • Atlanta 30314 . . . . . . . . 404-215-2632

ARKANSAS

Morris Brown College - www.morrisbrown.edu 643 Martin Luther King Dr., NW • Atlanta 30314 . . . 404-739-1560

Arkansas Baptist College 1600 Bishop St. • Little Rock 72202 . . . . . . . . . . 501-374-7856

Paine College - www.paine.edu 1235 15th Street • Augusta 30901 . . . . . . . . . . . 800-476-7703

Philander Smith College - www.philander.edu 812 W. 13th Street • Little Rock 72202 . . . . . . . . 501-370-5221

Savannah State University - www.scad.edu 342 Bull Street • Savannah 31404 . . . . . . . . . . . 912-356-2181

University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff - www.uapb.edu 1200 N. University Dr., Mail Slot #4983 Little Rock 72202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501-370-5221

Shorter College - www.shorter.edu 315 Shorter Ave. • Rome 30165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706-233-7319

CALIFORNIA

Spelman College - www.spelman.edu 350 Spelman Lane • Atlanta 30314. . . . . . . . . . . 800-982-2411

Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science - www.cdrewu.edu 1731 East 120th St. • Los Angeles 90059 . . . . . . 323-563-4800

ILLINOIS

DELAWARE

Chicago State University - www.csu.edu 9501 South Street King Dr. • Chicago 60628. . . . 229-430-4650

Delaware State College - www.dsc.edu 1200 N. Dupont Hwy. • Dover 19901. . . . . . . . . . 302-857-6353

KENTUCKY

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Howard University - www.howard.edu 2400 Sixth St., NW • Washington 20059 . . . . . . . 202-806-2700

Kentucky State University - www.kysu.edu 400 East Main Street • Franfort 40601 . . . . . . . . 502-597-6813 Simmons University Bible College Louisville 40210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502-776-1443

University of the District of Columbia 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW • Washington 20008. . . . . . . . . . www.blackpagessouth.com

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LOUISIANA

MISSOURI

Dillard University - www.dillard.edu 2601 Gentilly Blvd. • New Orleans 70122 . . . . . . 504-816-4670

Harris-Stowe State College - www.hssc.edu 3026 Lacieside Ave. • St. Louis 63103 . . . . . . . . 314-340-3366

Grambling State University - www.gram.edu 100 Main Street • Grambling 71245 . . . . . . . . . . 318-247-3811

Lincoln University - www.lincolnu.edu 80 Chestnut • Jefferson City 65102. . . . . . . . . . . 573-681-5022

Southern University and A&M College - www.subr.edu Baton Rouge 70813 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225-771-4500

NEW YORK

Southern University at New Orleans - www.suno.edu 6400 Press Dr. • New Orleans 70126 . . . . . . . . . 504-286-5000 Southern University at Shreveport - www.susbc.edu 3050 MLK, Jr. Drive • Shreveport 71107 . . . . . . . 800-458-1472 Xavier University - www.xula.edu One Drexel Dr. • New Orleans 70125. . . . . . . . . . 504-483-7388

City University of New York-City College - www.ccny.cuny.edu Convent Ave. and 138th St. • New York 10031 . . 212-650-6977 City University of New York-York College - www.york.cuny.edu 94-20 Guy R Brewer Blvd. • Jamaica 11451. . . . 212-650-6977 Long Island University-Brooklyn - www.liunet.edu 720 Northern Blvd. • Brooklyn 11201 . . . . . . . . . 800-548-7526

MARYLAND

Long Island University-C.W. Post - www.liu.edu 720 Northern Blvd. • Brookville 11548 . . . . . . . . 516-299-2900

Bowie State University - www.bowiestate.edu 14000 Jericho Park Rd. • Bowie 20175. . . . . . . . 301-464-3000

Medgar Evers College - www.mec.cuny.edu 1150 Carroll St. • Brooklyn 11225 . . . . . . . . . . . . 718-270-6022

Coppin State College - www.coppin.umd.edu 2500 West North Avenue • Baltimore 21216 . . . . 410-383-5990 Morgan State University - www.morgan.edu 1700 East Cold Spring Ln. • Baltimore 21239 . . . 800-332-6674 University of Maryland - www.umes.edu Eastern Shore • Princess Ann 21853 . . . . . . . . . . 410-651-6410 MISSISSIPPI Alcorn State University - www.alcorn.edu 1000 ASU Dr., #300 • Lorman 39096 . . . . . . . . . 601-877-6147 Jackson State University - www.jsums.edu 1400 J.R. Lynch St. • Jackson 39217 . . . . . . . . . 601-979-2100 Mary Holmes College Post Office Drawer 1257 • West Point 39773 . . . 601-494-6820 Mississippi Industrial College Holly Springs 38835 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601-252-2440

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Paul Quinn College - www.pqc.edu 3837 Simpson-Stewart Rd. • Dallas 75241 . . . . . 214-302-3648

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Prairie View A&M University - www.pvamu.edu P.O. Box 3089 • Prairie View 77446. . . . . . . . . . . 936-857-2626

Cheyney University of PA - www.cheyney.edu Cheyney and Creek Roads • Cheyney 19319. . . . 610-399-2275

Texas College - www.texascollege.edu 2404 North Grand Avenue • Tyler 75702 . . . . . . . 800-306-6299

Lincoln University (PA) - www.lincoln.edu Lincoln Hall • Lincoln University 19352 . . . . . . . . 610-932-8300

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Wiley College - www.wileyc.edu 711 Wiley Avenue • Marshall 75670 . . . . . . . . . . 903-927-3311

Allen University 1530 Harden St. • Columbia 29204. . . . . . . . . . . 803-254-4165 Benedict College - www.bchome.benedict.edu Harden & Blanding Street • Columbia 29204. . . . 803-253-5143 Claflin University - www.claflin.edu 700 College Ave., NE • Orangeburg 29115 . . . . . 803-535-5339 Morris College - www.morris.edu 100 West College Street • Sumter 29150 . . . . . . 803-934-3225 South Carolina State University - www.scsu.edu 300 College St., NE • Orangeburg 29117 . . . . . . 800-260-5956 Voorhees College - www.voorhees.edu P.O. Box 678 • Denmark 29042 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 803-703-7111 TENNESSEE Fisk University - www.fisk.edu 1000 17th Ave. N • Nashville 37203 . . . . . . . . . . 615-329-8666

VIRGINIA Hampton University - www.hamptonu.edu Office of Admissions • Hampton 23668 . . . . . . . . 757-727-5328 Norfolk State University - www.nsu.edu 700 Park Avenue • Norfolk 23504 . . . . . . . . . . . . 757-823-8396 St. Paul's College - www.saintpauls.edu 115 College Dr. • Lawrenceville 23868 . . . . . . . . 434-848-3111 Virginia Seminary & College Lynchburg 24501 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-528-5276 Virginia State University - www.vsu.edu One Hayden Street • Petersburg 23806. . . . . . . . 804-524-5000 Virginia Union University - www.vuu.edu 1500 North Lombardy St. • Richmond 23220 . . . 804-257-5881 WEST VIRGINIA

Knoxville College 901 College Street • Knoxville 37914 . . . . . . . . . 800-743-5669

Bluefield State College - www.bluefield.wvnet.edu 219 Rock Street • Bluefield, W. VA 24701 . . . . . . . . . . . 304-327-4065

Lane College - www.lanecollege.edu 545 Lane Avenue • Jackson 38301. . . . . . . . . . . 901-424-4600

West Virginia State College - www.wvsc.edu P.O. Box 1000 Campus 187 • Institute, W. VA 25112. . . 304-766-9200

Lemoyne-Owen College - www.mecca.org 807 Walker Ave. • Memphis 38126 . . . . . . . . . . . 800-737-7778

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Meharry Medical College 1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd. • Nashville 38126 . . 615-327-6486

University of the Virgin Islands - www.uvi.edu 2 John Brewers Bay • St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands 00802. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340-693-1150

Tennessee State University - www.tnstate.edu 3500 John Merritt Blvd. • Nashville 37209 . . . . . 615-963-3101 TEXAS Concordia University at Austin - www.concordia.edu 3400 Interstate 35 N. • Austin 78705 . . . . . . . . . 512-486-1106 Huston-Tillotson College - www.htc.edu 900 Chicon Street • Austin 78702 . . . . . . . . . . . . 512-505-3000

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Rev. Roger L. D. Williams is the current president of Upsilon Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. He is the pastor of Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, Hastings Florida. Rev. Williams is a graduate of the University of Florida’s Colleges of Journalism and Law. He also earned a Masters of Theology Degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. He has served for the past 23years as an attorney for the State of Florida. He is married to Elvia S. Williams (AKA) and they have two sons. The idea to form a graduate chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha in Jacksonville, Florida was suggested by Brother Charles H. Wesley, the Fraternity’s historian. Brother Wesley was serving as a guest lecturer at Edward Waters College during the spring of 1925. One of the men attending those lectures was Brother Robert W. Butler, then a local pharmacist and graduate of Howard University (Beta Chapter) Washington, D.C. Brother Butler responded to Brother Wesley’s idea by calling a meeting of local Alphas at his home to discuss the formation of a local graduate chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in Jacksonville, Florida. Others who attended the seminar at Edward Waters College and were receptive to the idea were: Brothers R.P. Crawford, A. St. George Richardson, L.A. McGee, Rudolph Gordon, Robert Lymon, and T.E. Morris. All of the mentioned Brothers later became the charter members of Upsilon Lambda Chapter was installed at Jacksonville on December 30, 1925 (making it Florida’s first Alpha chapter), permission having been granted at the Eighteenth Annual Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity held in Detroit, Michigan, December 27-31, 1925. From the time of its inception, Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has been an integral part of the on-going programs of its national organization while pursuing creative local and state deeds for mankind. Upsilon Lambda programs include Go To High School Go To College with the West Jacksonville Church of God in Christ “ReSon To Care Male Mentorship Ministry, Project Alpha a male sex education program with the Duval County Health Department, and The March of Dimes, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and a Vote less People is a Hopeless People voter education program. The Chapter also provides education scholarships through its M.LK. Jr. Oratorical Contest, and The Ezekiel Bryant Senior Recognition Program.

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Howard L. Stephens is President of Henorann Management Inc. newly formed LLC helping families plan their financial futures. Howard responsibility is helping families in the Northeast Florida area strengthening their life & health insurances and financial planning. Over the past eight years Howard has been serving the Jacksonville, FL and Cleveland, Oh community as a community leader. Howard served seven years as Board President of Neighborhood Child Care, Inc. a non-profit organization that provides training and support for home health care providers in the Greater Cleveland area. One of Howard’s goals was to become a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Since becoming a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. he has served as Parliamentary, Keeper of Records & Seal, Vice-Basileus and currently presiding as Basileus of Theta Phi Chapter of Omegas Psi Fraternity, Inc. www.jacksonvilleomegas.com. Prior to becoming the president of the local chapter Howard served as President of Omegas 4 Change, Inc. www.omegas4change.org a newly formed 501c3 established with an objective to provide mentoring programs for at-risk youth, award scholarships to deserving graduating high school students, and to help uplift our community. Howard professional experience was molded in the office equipment industry for twenty two years. He was instrumental in helping small company become one of northeast Ohio’s premier office equipment dealers. Howard was one of the top performers winning sales performance awards such as Salesman of the year, quarter, and month. Howard graduated from Knoxville College in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. Howard met Kimberly M. Hardy while in college they have been married for 26 years. Kimberly is a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. They have two Children Quentin and Ariel. Howard accomplished another one of his goals by graduating from the University of Phoenix in 2011 with a Masters of Business Administration in Global Management. This was the final accomplishment that Howard had in helping him complete his ultimate goal; owning his own company. The Henorann Management Company is here to help you and your family reach your own goals by giving you the peace of mind that comes with having financial security. Contact us to schedule an appointment please call (904) 718-8493 or email us at howardlstephens@gmail.com.

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Dr. Dedric A. Robinson is the current president of Nu Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Dr. Robinson graduated from the University of Florida with a Masters in Health Administration and also, received his Doctorate from the University of Phoenix in Health Administration. Currently employed as a Senior Project Manager for Florida Blue, and serving as an adjunct professor at Florida State College Jacksonville. Married to Keisha Robinson and they have one daughter, Ms. Madison Skye. As the President of the Nu Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., I have been given the challenge to lead. A great leader is one that will lead, not knowing that others will follow. The Nu Beta Sigma Chapter vision is to bring about a change that will help African Americans, particularly young black men, restructure their priorities, set goals, and strive for achievement. Assist and refocus their lives on the fact, that Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service are essential elements to being successful. Success doesn't come easy. It takes great sacrifice, great dedication, and great devotion. The men of the Nu Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. are continually striving, achieving and meeting the challenges set forth by our noble founders. An old African proverb states, "It takes a whole village to raise a child". Nu Beta Sigma Chapter's service and commitment to our community is achieved through our community projects, which place emphasis on the youth. Nu Beta Sigma Chapter challenge all men to live a life that will leave a legacy of upholding the true meaning of brotherhood, performing at the highest level of your scholastic abilities, and giving in unselfish service.

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The Jacksonville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. was chartered on February 27 1925, becoming the first Greek letter organization in the city of Jacksonville and the state of Florida. Its initial roster of officers and charter members included: Lemuel Bolton – Polemarch, Dr. I. A. White – Vice-Polemarch, Deaver P. Young – Keeper of Records, Oliver Dukes – Strategus, Dr. S. S. Campbell – Lt. Strategus, J. R. E. Lee Jr. – Charter member, J. Wycliffe Keller – Charter Member. The chapter proudly claims 91st Elder Watson Diggs Awardee & 7th Southern Province Polemarch Dr. Frank S. Emanuel (1999-2005) and 4th Grand Historian (2011-2013) Cleveland Ferguson III, Esq., among our chapter achievers. Since that time, the Jacksonville Alumni Chapter has continued to lead the way in every field of human endeavor while turning the dreams of our ten founders into reality. The 38th administration is led by Dennis Gamble, a native of Jacksonville, Florida. Dennis grew up on the north side of town and graduated from William M. Raines Sr. High School in 1981. After high school he attended the University of Florida where he became a member of the Zeta Phi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. in 1983. He has been an active member of the Jacksonville Alumni Chapter since 1996, and is a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He is also the Director for the Kappa League Guide Right mentor program and holds the distinction of having served as the Polemarch twice. He is married with three children and seven grandchildren. His philosophy is: “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, for all the people you can, for as long as you can.” We ask that you join us for our 20th Anniversary Kappa Alpha Psi Annual Klassic Golf Tournament on March 15, 2014 at Deercreek Country Club. As a result of this event, the chapter has awarded over $250,000 in scholarships to the students in the Jacksonville community. We also invite you to join us on Saturday, January 11, 2014 for our 2nd Annual 5K Healthy, Fit and Smart Family Run to benefit the Northeast Florida Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation. Your participation will not only improve or help to maintain your healthy body, but will provide financial support and awareness to those whose bodies have been ravaged by Sickle Cell Disease. Please visit us at ~JacksonvilleKappas.com~ for additional information on these and other upcoming events, and sponsorship information as well.

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In 1908, on the campus of Howard University, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded by sixteen young and energetic women who wanted to make a difference in the lives of women and girls in the Negro community. Since that time, the Sorority has been incorporated, (1913) which allowed it to have chapters not only nationally, but internationally as well. Pi Eta Omega chapter owes its beginning to the foresight of Gwendolyn Hunter and Dorothy Ware who, in 1983, were two Sorors that through a chance meeting at church, laid the foundation for a chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to be founded for members in Clay, Duval, Putnam, and St. John’s counties. Since the chartering of the chapter on May 31, 1986, Pi Eta Omega chapter has concentrated its service to the community in the following areas: • The Black Family • Education • Health • Economic Awareness • Politics • The Arts The Emerging Young Leaders (EYL) program serving middle school girls is the signature program of Mrs. Carolyn House Stewart, Esq. International President. We strive to provide “Global Leadership through Timeless Service” One of our major signature events has been the Annual Prayer Brunch held each February. This highly successful event draws together persons of faith from all the surrounding counties. Ms. Ingrid Burch ~ Chapter’s President is a Program Manager for Goodwill Industries of Northeast Florida She is actively involved in the Children’s Ministry at Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church

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Over one hundred four years ago, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was founded on the campus of Howard University on January, 15, 1908, by nine intelligent, creative, and socially active young students led by Ethel Hedgeman. Each of the young women contributed to the various aspects of the formation of the first sorority for African American college educated women. Chartered 70 years ago, Gamma Rho Omega Chapter has proudly served the City of Jacksonville by actively and enthusiastically engaging in various programs designed to improve our local and international communities. Some of our notable achievements during this period have been: • Presented Metropolitan Opera singer Marion Anderson in concert to the first integrated audience in Jacksonville on January 23, 1952 at the Duval County Armory • Initiated Shoe Fund Project for needy children in 1955 through 2000 • Originated and conducted Black Historical Tours beginning in 1978 through the present • Initiated “Four Wheels for Cancer” to provide transportation for cancer patients to area hospitals for their treatment • Chapter member, Norma Solomon White was inaugurated as the first Legacy International President and the first International President from Jacksonville, Florida - 1998-2002 • In 2010, launched the 4-year international leadership program, Emerging Young Leaders (EYL) for middle school girls Mary L. Brown serves as chapter’s president and is a retired Administrator from the Duval County Public Schools. She leads the chapter of over 240 members in addition to being actively involved in ministry at Woodlawn Presbyterian Church and other civic organizations. Save the Date and plan to attend the matinee or evening performance of Gamma Rho Omega Chapter’s inaugural presentation of The Chocolate Nutcracker in the Florida Times Union Moran Theater, Saturday, December 29, 2012. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or from any member of Gamma Rho Omega Chapter.

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Dr. Victoria Bryant-Riggins is the president of Beta Alpha Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Dr. Riggins is a life member holding membership in the sorority for more than 30 years. She received her Bachelors and Doctorates degrees from Florida A & M University. She is a Clinical Pharmacist employed by Florida Blue Insurance Company as the Senior Manager of Pharmacy Government Programs. Founded on the principles of Scholarship, Sisterly love, Finer Womanhood and Service, on the campus of Howard University in 1920, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has grown to international prominence. The Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., chartered April 12th 1944, is the flagship chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority in Jacksonville, FL serving the Greater Metropolitan Area. The chapter is dedicated to community service through it signature program and Z-Hope initiatives (Zetas Helping Other People Excel). The chapter has been awarded Z-Hope chapter of the year for three consecutive years; truly living up to its motto of being “A Community Conscious Action Oriented Organization.” Beta Alpha Zeta is the sponsoring chapter of three undergraduate chapters: Mu Gamma Chapter at Edward Waters College, Gamma Sigma at University of North Florida and Sigma Tau at Jacksonville University The list of programs and initiatives the chapter participates in include: • Storks Nest Prenatal and Parenting Training • Elder Care Initiatives • Adopt-A-School program at S.P. Livingston • Youth programs for girls ages 4 to 18 • Backpack and school supplies giveaway • Sickle Cell foundation walk-a-thon • American Cancer Society Walk for the Cure Brest Cancer walk • Prematurity Awareness • December to Remember • March of Dimes to Walk for Babies • Scholarship Awards For more information visit our website at zetaphibetajax.org Chapter mailing address: P.O. Box 43210, Jacksonville, FL 32203 Chapter meeting location: Zeta House 3803 Moncrief Rd. West Jacksonville, FL 32209 Meeting time: 2nd Saturday of the month September through June at 10:00AM

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• Teach your children if and adult

protecting yourself you have the upper

their car as you pull up find another

tries to lure them into their

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parking space

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becoming an innocent victim of a

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crime.

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business asking for directions, keep

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someone is attempting to harm

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not know how to get there

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locked

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and scream “fire”

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prevent burglars from peeping in and

at gunpoint. (statistics show that the

These are just a few safety tips to pass

coming back later to steal from you

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on to your family and loved ones.

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for survival if you go off with them)

Every day in the United States

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someone is a victim of a crime

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children (there is safety in numbers)

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Tips For Avoiding Foreclosure by Jil Littlejohn, President & CEO Urban League of The Upstate, Inc.

If you are unable to make your mortgage payment:

1. Don't ignore the problem. The further behind you become, the harder it will be to reinstate your loan and the more likely that you will lose your house.

2. Contact your lender as soon as you realize that you have a problem. Lenders do not want your house. They have options to help borrowers through difficult financial times.

3. Open and respond to all mail from your lender. The first notices you receive will offer good information about foreclosure prevention options that can help you weather financial problems. Later mail may include important notices of pending legal action. Your failure to open the mail will not be an excuse in foreclosure court.

4. Know your mortgage rights.

9. Avoid foreclosure prevention companies.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds free or very low-cost housing counseling nationwide. Housing counselors can help you understand the law and your options, organize your finances and represent you in negotiations with your lender, if you need this assistance. Find a HUD-approved housing counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287 or TTY (800) 8778339.

You don't need to pay fees for foreclosure prevention help--use that money to pay the mortgage instead. Many for-profit companies will contact you promising to negotiate with your lender. While these may be legitimate businesses, they will charge you a hefty fee (often two or three month's mortgage payment) for information and services your lender or a HUD-approved housing counselor will provide free if you contact them.

7. Prioritize your spending. After healthcare, keeping your house should be your first priority. Review your finances and see where you can cut spending in order to make your mortgage payment. Look for optional expenses-cable TV, memberships, entertainment--that you can eliminate. Delay payments on credit cards and other "unsecured" debt until you have paid your mortgage.

8. Use your assets. Do you have assets--a second car, jewelry, a whole life insurance policy--that you can sell for cash to help reinstate your loan? Can anyone in your household get an extra job to bring in additional income? Even if these efforts don't significantly increase your available cash or your income, they demonstrate to your lender that you are willing to make sacrifices to keep your home.

10. Don't lose your house to foreclosure recovery scams! If any firm claims they can stop your foreclosure immediately and if you sign a document appointing them to act on your behalf, you may well be signing over the title to your property and becoming a renter in your own home! Never sign a legal document without reading and understanding all the terms and getting professional advice from an attorney, a trusted real estate professional or a HUD-approved housing counselor.

Find your loan documents and read them so you know what your lender may do if you can't make your payments. Learn about the foreclosure laws and timeframes in your state (as every state is different) by contacting the State Government Housing Office.

6. Contact a HUD-approved housing counselor.

5. Understand foreclosure prevention options. Valuable information about foreclosure prevention (also called loss mitigation) options can be found online. www.blackpagessouth.com

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Managing Your Investments In Retirement By Marion Hanna Insurance Agency Inc - State Farm

Saving for retirement is a huge financial

help people save for retirement, and they may

economic risks and the risk of currency

responsibility, and it does not end when you

make sense for many people after retirement.

fluctuations. Bonds are subject to interest

turn in your notice to your employer. You will

That’s because in the long run, stock funds

rate risk and may decline in value due to an

need to continue to invest your money to

are better at outperforming inflation than

increase in interest rates. The S&P 500®

meet your changing needs in retirement.

bond funds are. Because the prices of the

Index tracks the common stock performance

things you buy are likely to go up while you

of 500 large U.S. companies.

The money you’ve saved will need to last a

are retired, you’ll want your income to go up,

while. The National Center for Health

too. Incorporating investments that have the

Statistics reports that a man who turned 65 in

potential for capital appreciation into your

2009 was expected to live another 17.3 years,

post-retirement portfolio can help your

to just over age 82. A woman who turned 65

overall portfolio keep pace with inflation.

in 2009 would be expected to live another

Keep in mind; all types of investing involve

20.0 years, to age 85.

risk, including potential for loss.

In retirement, your financial needs may

Because investing is a lifelong pursuit, you’ll

change. Most retirees want their money to

want to learn as much as you can so that you

last throughout their lives, to keep pace with

can adapt your investments to your changing

inflation, and to support their current

life needs. Whether you are currently retired

spending needs.

or just hope to be some day, your investments will need your care and attention.

Bond funds are one choice for many retirees because they are managed to generate regular income payments. This money can be

Investing involves risk, including potential for

used to help fund your retirement spending

loss.

needs. Bonds generally have less risk than stocks, although they do have some risk.

Diversification and asset allocation do not assure a profit or protect against loss.

Stock funds are designed for long-term

Foreign investments involve greater risks than

capital appreciation. These are often used to

U.S. investments, including political and

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Social Security Online Claims and Services: A Safe and Convenient Way To Do Business by: By Chris Jenkins, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration

Most people are aware that they can file for retirement, disability, and/or spouse benefits either by phone or in person. There is a third safe and maybe be more convenient way Social Security Online! According to a recent survey public satisfaction for the Social Security Administration’s website ranked at the top of all Federal government websites. No wonder last year more than 50 million people took advantage of doing business with us online by simply clicking www.socialsecurity.gov. Here are some of the services you can take advantage of online:

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Help with Medicare Extra Prescription Drug Cost. If you are eligible for Medicare and Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage) you may also be able to receive ‘extrahelp’ in paying for the monthly premium, deductibles, and copayment. This is available for people who have limited income and resources and can be worth as much as $3,900 per year in savings. Business Services Online (BSO). Registered users may request, activate and access various BSO services and functions such as verifying Social Security numbers and names of employees, sending W2 and W2c forms to Social Security and more.

about three months before your birthday. The Statement includes a detailed report of earnings over the years, an estimate of benefits one would receive upon retirement or disability, and an estimate of how much family members would be eligible for in survivor benefits. If you can’t wait for the regularly scheduled Statement, request one online and you will receive it within 2-4 weeks. Also online you can find the nearest Social Security office, change your address, phone number, or direct deposit information, find answers to over 500 frequently asked questions, and much more. So whatever your business needs with Social Security maybe you can save a trip to the local office by checking out our website at www.socialsecurity.gov. Feel free to contact us at 1 (800) 7721213 between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm Monday through Friday for help and information.

Request a Statement. Every year we send a Social Security Statement to all workers age 25 or older. It arrives

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Personalized Retirement Estimator. This tool allows you to get an immediate and personalized estimate of your potential Social Security retirement benefit. If the information you enter matches our records it is combined with other information, including your yearly earnings, to provide a quick and reliable online benefit estimate. The Retirement Estimator allows you to compare different retirement options by changing your “stop work” dates or expected earnings. To protect your privacy, only your benefit estimates are provided online.

Apply for benefits. You can apply for Social Security retirement, spouse, Medicare, or disability benefits over the Internet. If you are applying for disability benefits you’ll need to complete the disability report, which is also available online. Disability appeals claims can be filed online too. After filing, you can check online for the status of the application. Documents will be signed electronically.

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Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) Extra Help Can Save You Up To $3,900 by: Fancy Bannister, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration

Anyone who has Medicare and lives in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia can get Medicare prescription drug coverage. Some people with limited income and resources are eligible for Extra Help to pay for the costs—monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and prescription co-payments—related to a Medicare prescription drug plan. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth an average of $3,900 per year. Many people qualify for these big savings and don’t even know it. To qualify, Social Security will need to know your income and the value of your savings, investments, and real estate (other than your home). If you are married and living with your spouse, we will need information about both of you. Your annual income for 2010 must be limited to $16,245 for an individual or $21,855 for a married couple living together (for 2011 figures visit www.socialsecurity.gov).

Even if your annual income is higher, you still may be able to get some help. Some examples where your income may be higher are if you or your spouse: • Support other family members who live with you; • Have earnings from work; or • Live in Alaska. The income limit is $20,295 for an individual or $27,315 for a married couple living together. In Hawaii it is $18,690 for an individual or $25,140 for a married couple living together. (see website for 2010 figures) • Have resources worth $12,510 for an individual or $25,010 for a married couple living together. Bank accounts, stocks, and bonds are counted as resources but not your house and car.

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Beginning January 1, 2010, when determining eligibility, we no longer:: • Count as a resource any life insurance policy • Count as income the help you receive regularly from someone else to pay your household expenses-food, mortgage, rent, heating fuel, gas, electricity, water, and property taxes. State agencies such as your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and state medical assistance (Medicaid) offices can help. You can also call 1-800MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227; TTY 1-877486-2048). Also, in regards to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program (Part D), at www.medicare.gov you can: Compare prescription drug plans—By entering personalized information, you can find and compare the prescription drug plans in your state that meet your personal needs and enroll in the plan you select. Use a Formulary Finder—By entering personalized information about the medications you take, you can get information to help you find the plans in your state that match your prescription needs. If you or someone you know might qualify for the Extra Help program, visit Social Security’s web site (www.socialsecurity.gov). There you can find an easy-to-use online Extra Help application that anyone — family members, friends and caregivers — can complete. To apply by phone, get an application, or get more information on Extra Help call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800325-0778) and ask for the Application for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs (SSA-1020). Or, go to the nearest Social Security office.

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Most of the questions on the application deal with income and resources. If you are married and living with your spouse, we need to know this information about both of you. Family members, caregivers, and other third parties can help you complete the application. To prepare: • Identify the things you own alone, with your spouse, or with someone else, but do not include your home, vehicles, burial plots, or personal possessions • Review all your income. • Gather your records in advance to save time. The records you will need are: • Statements that show your account balances at banks, credit unions, or other financial institutions; • Investment statements; • Stock certificates; • Tax returns; • Pension award letters; and • Payroll slips. We will not ask for documentation initially to support the information you provide, but we will match your information with data available from other federal agencies. To learn more about the many Medicare prescription drug plans and special enrollment periods, visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227; TTY 1-877-486-2048).

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Let the National Guard Pay for Your College Degree

The Guard is your ticket to a successful education. It's a great way to pay for college and put cash in your pocket. All while serving part-time and right in your community. Great benefits make the Guard a great deal! You’ll get a lot out of serving in the National Guard. In addition to the pride of serving your country and community, you'll get paid career skills training, leadership training, earn cash bonuses—on top of your Guard pay—receive educational opportunities you can’t get anywhere else, and other outstanding benefits. Money for College. When it comes to paying for school, the National Guard can really help get you on track. By serving in the Guard, you can receive: • Up to 100% tuition assistance - as much as $18,000 over four years • Over $345 a month in your pocket with the Montgomery GI Bill or Post 9/11 GI Bill • Add up to another $350 per month with the Army National Guard Kicker • National Guard scholarships that can pay up to $10,000 a year plus a $1,200 book allowance • Repay up to $50,000 for existing student loans with Student Loan R epayment Program

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Guard Pay. As a Soldier, you’ll earn a paycheck for every day you serve. Whether you’ve just shipped to Basic Training, you’re drilling one weekend a month, or you’re attending Annual Training during the summer—or any time you’re called up to serve—you’ll be getting paid. And every promotion puts even more in your check. Choose an exciting enlisted career field. There are over 150 jobs among the career fields offered in the Guard. You’ll get realworld training you can use right now—along with hands-on experience that will give you a head start toward your career.

Minimum Requirements. • Be between the ages of 17 and 35; unless you have prior U.S. military service • Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident alien • Meet necessary medical requirements and moral requirements • Education - High school diploma or equivalent (or be working toward it) • Aptitude - You'll be required to take the standardized ASVAB test

You'll serve your community, your state and your country. As a Guard Soldier, you can expect your primary area of operation to be your home state. This may include community efforts, responding to wildfires or floods.

The Guard takes average men and women and molds them into something special. Visit us online at NATIONALGUARD.com or to speak to a recruiter contact, SFC Daniel Grant, 904-200-2078 or SFC Nelson McCray, 904-229-6168.

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Tips for Having a Great Vacation by William and Marion Chapman — Chapmans Travel 706-860-9872 • FTA-Vacations.com/chapmanstravel

hen you think of the word, travel, you think of exciting places to go and of getting away from your everyday stress and problems. If you have a family and you want to take your children with you, there are several things to remember to make your trip a memorable one for everyone.

First, decide if you want to book your vacation online or you want help from a traditional “brick and mortar” travel agency. When you use an on-line travel agency, you have many tools at your fingertips. Much of the research has already been done and some of the best deals are available for you. Once you have decided how you want to book your vacation, there are some tips that can make your vacation less hectic. First, you must pack right. Do not over pack.

It doesn’t matter if you are traveling as a family, an individual, or a couple, you should start out on time. Do not wait until the last minute to leave. If you are

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Once you have arrived at your vacation destination, leave the worries about home and the job behind. Do not drag along work to do. You need time to relax and enjoy the free time that you have. Take advantage of the sports activities and other amenities that are available at well known resorts such as the Jacuzzi, saunas, steam rooms, massages, the swimming pool, and the beach, if your vacation is at a beach resort. If you are at a beach resort, plan to rent one of the beach cabanas so that you and your family can be comfortable and have some privacy. If your vacation is not at the beach, take advantage of all the amenities at your vacation destination.

excellent for Family Reunions, High School and College Class Reunions, Church Workshops, and Marriage Anniversary celebrations for the 25th or 50th wedding anniversaries. Finally, no matter where or how you go on your vacation, you need to be flexible and not let unexpected situations ruin your vacation. When you are on vacation, enjoy yourself, relax and be patient. After all, not being stressed out is what a vacation is all about. Have a restful and rewarding vacation. Visit us at: FTA-Vacations.com/chapmanstravel

One of the best vacations that you can take is to go on a cruise. Everything is provided for you on the cruise. Your sleeping quarters are on the ship, and when you leave the ship to visit one of the exciting ports such as St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands or San Juan, Puerto Rico, you don’t have to worry about getting a room. All you have to do is to explore the place and enjoy what it has to offer. There is plenty of food at different times of the day or night on the ship, and there also is great entertainment. If you bring your children, activities are planned for them for most of the day. This frees you up to enjoy yourself and to get the rest you need. Cruises are

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Pack only enough clothes for you to wear everyday, because most airlines charge for checked baggage. However, there are other things that you need to take with you if you have children. It is good to pack a first aid kit with band-aids, an antiseptic of some kind, aspirin, and stomach medicine. Some time, drug stores are not readily available. Be sure that your toiletries and other items are in airline specific containers.

leaving from an airport, you need to get there about 2 hours before your actual departure time so you can get checked in, check your baggage, go through security, and find your departure gate.

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VISION AND MANAGEMENT – KEYS TO SUCCESS Sanford Loyd CPA, PC 793 Broad St. Ste. 603 706-722-6105

ision and management, one without the other does not get you very far. These can be mutually exclusive acts that need each other to accomplish real success. Let me begin with a definition of each. Vision: “the act or power of anticipating that which will or may come to be.” Management: “the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively.”

Vision is not accomplished with the completion of a mission statement or stated objectives of a business. Vision is seeing things as they should or will be. Remember, things will not always be what they should be. The visionary can tell the difference between the two. A different course of action is required for each. Vision requires the time and space to view things without being constantly submerged in the day to day operation of everything. You cannot be the Chief and Indian at the same time and accomplish either efficiently and effectively. Seeing things as they should be requires setting a course that may have the impact of changing somebody else as well as yourself. The impact of change requires creating a new mindset, showing the benefits of the change, and creating a desire for the change or at least a willingness to attempt the change. Seeing things as they should be also requires different resources to affect change. Vision allows anticipation of the challenges that will arise. Seeing things which will be requires a course that prepares for the future. You will have to adjust current activity to reflect the things to come. You www.blackpagessouth.com

adjust yourself for tomorrow. Vision is required to be the best leader. If you are bogged down in having to perform day to day operations, you become consumed with managing. All of your energy is expended in the now. Vision is not restricted to the now; it is by definition futuristic. Being bogged down in having to perform day to day operations is a condition often associated with small and/or under funded businesses. When you cannot find the time to dream and let the dream be the job, you are in trouble in the long-term and/or short-term. Management plans, organizes and implements desired goals and objectives. While it is important to see and understand the big picture, management cannot spend too much time in the dream. Management is tasked with making the dream become reality. And management has to use available resources efficiently and effectively. It is the necessary Indian. A list composed by Warren Bennis in his book “On Becoming a Leader” accurately states the differences between a visionary/leader and a manager/leader: The manager administers; the leader innovates.

The manager relies on control; the leader inspires trust. The manager has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range perspective. The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why. The manager has his or her eye always on the bottom line; the leader’s eye is on the horizon. The manager imitates; the leader originates. The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it. The manager is the classic good soldier; the leader is his or her own person. The manager does things right; the leader does the right thing. Your business may survive with you being a parttime visionary and a part-time manager. But real success requires full time vision and full time management. VISION AND MANAGEMENT ARE THE KEYS TO SUCCESS.

The manager is a copy; the leader is the original. The manager maintains; the leader develops. The manager focuses on systems and structure; the leader focuses on people.

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Toxicity in the Body Are you a Toxic Waste Dump?.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shanta’ Johnson Essential Cleansing Center The Summary of Benefits and Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eloise Meardith Health Insurance Services (H.I.S.) by Eloise, Inc. DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY (DPN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Dr. Latanya P. Fyne, Podiatrist Fyne Foot Care Center, LLC

Understanding Hospice Care... How Can Community Hospice Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Community Hospice of Northeast Florida

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Toxicity in the Body Are you a Toxic Waste Dump? by Shanta’ Johnson Essential Cleansing Center 2045 Central Ave, Augusta, Ga. 30904 706-733-5000 any people are uncertain about whether their bodies are toxic or not. There are two specific types of toxins in the body.

Exotoxins come from outside the body. They are inhaled, absorbed through the skin and ingested everyday by way of polluted air, water and soil. We also increase our exposure to harmful toxins by smoking, overindulging in alcohol, taking certain medications, making poor dietary decisions, not drinking enough water and using household products that contain harmful chemicals.

Endotoxins are generated inside our bodies. As a result of poor digestion, bacteria in the gut will act upon undigested food particles and create toxins. These toxins, in turn can damage the mucosal lining of the intestines, which increases its permeability and allows toxins to enter the bloodstream and gain systemic access to all areas of the body. Also, seventy percent of the immune system is in the colon. If your immune system is sitting inside of a toxic waste dump, the immune system is being compromised. Both exotoxins and endotoxins are passed from the intestines to the liver via the portal vein, where they can be detoxified. The primary cause of toxicity is eating, drinking, and breathing toxins and chemicals on a regular basis. Whether you know it or not, we live in a toxic world. Chemicals and toxins are everywhere. Once they are in your system, you need a program for getting your body “detoxed” regularly so these chemicals and toxins never reach critical levels. www.blackpagessouth.com

Another major cause of toxicity is not getting the bad out. Since chemicals are everywhere, we are always being exposed to harmful toxins. We cannot take these chemicals completely out of our air, water, and food so we must detoxify our bowels, livers, gall bladders, kidneys, bladders and blood. It is a must that we clean our filters, so that they don’t become clogged and slowly poison the entire body. The colon is the septic system for the body and not cleansing the colon, allows the sludge to build up. It is just like driving your car and never changing the oil. Most of us get a buildup of waste on the walls of the intestines from all of the sticky food that we eat. There is an excellent chance that you have between three and fifteen pounds of undigested fecal matter stuck in your colon. This waste matter is highly toxic. It suppresses the immune system, potentially causing gas, bloating and constipation. It also reduces the assimilation of nutrients and slows the metabolism, making it difficult to lose weight. If you are doing everything else right, for example: eating a healthy diet, drinking plenty of clean water and exercising but allowing the poisons to build up in your body. The body will eventually start to break down because it becomes overloaded with toxins and impurities. Not cleansing the body is leaving out a vital step if you want to be healthy. Don’t be a walking toxic waste dump.

misfortune spoon feed us confusion and deception. We’re taught to solely blame our luckof-the-draw genes for our health issues, rather than our daily habits and dietary choices, along with the environment that surrounds us. The real truth lies somewhere in the middle and the good news is that we are more capable of turning around our health crisis than we think. Be good to your body so that your body can be good to you. References: Advanced Naturals Newsletter Issue 4 Volume 1 Total Health Life Institute Natural Cures, They Don’t want You to Know About by Kevin Trudeau Love, Eat, Heal Psychology Today

It is a fact that we need help. We’re a nation riddled with preventable, lifestyledriven diseases. We consume far too many animal products, processed and refined foods, saturated fats and empty calories. Industries that profit from both our ignorance and our

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The Summary of Benefits and Coverage by Eloise Meardith — Health Insurance Services (H.I.S.) by Eloise, Inc. P.O. Box 14057 • Augusta, GA 30919 706-771-9522 (Office) • 706-771-9515 (Fax)

s part of the Affordable Care Act (or health care reform law), insurance companies and group health plans must provide an easy-to-understand summary about their health benefits and coverage. This new document is called a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (or SBC).

As part of the health care reform law, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) created the SBC’s layout and content. Health insurance companies cannot change the format, such as adding or taking out sections.

What’s in the SBC?

So you know what to expect, here are some things that are not in the SBC:

Each SBC follows the same format, so they’re easy to compare from company to company or plan to plan. The SBC:

These examples help you understand and compare what a person pays with a plan. They also show you how valuable the health plan will be when you need coverage.

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• Information about the network of doctors and hospitals offered with your plan • Premium amounts you will pay for coverage The SBC does not replace any of the other information about your health insurance coverage, such as a certificate of coverage or benefit summary.

Effective January 1, 2014 Starting in 2014 if your employer doesn’t offer insurance, you will be able to buy it directly in an Affordable Insurance Exchange. An Exchange is a new transparent and competitive insurance marketplace where individuals and small businesses can buy affordable and qualified health benefit plans. Exchanges will offer you a choice of health plans that meet certain benefits and cost standards. Starting in 2014, Members of Congress will be getting their health care insurance through Exchanges, and you will be able buy your insurance through Exchanges too. Open enrollment begins in the Fall of 2013.

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An Exchange Can Help You: • Look for and compare private health plans. • Get answers to questions about your health coverage options. • Find out if you’re eligible for health programs or tax credits that make coverage more affordable. • Enroll in a health plan that meets your needs What This Means for You • For individuals and families, the Exchange is a single place where you can enroll in private or public health insurance coverage. • For small employers, the Exchange is a way to level the playing field, where you have better choice of plans and insurers at a lower cost, the way larger employers do now. For more information visit www.healthcare.gov

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• Tells you the basics of what’s covered, what’s not covered and the estimated costs you will pay for care. It’s not a complete list – it’s only a summary. For more information, see your certificate of coverage. • Makes it easier for you to choose the best coverage for you and your family. • Will be provided by your employer with your open enrollment and other benefit materials. • Is available either as a paper copy or it may be posted to an intranet site, if your employer chooses. • Compares costs related to two common medical experiences: o Having a baby with a normal delivery o Living with well-controlled Type 2 diabetes

What’s not in the SBC?

Affordable Insurance Exchanges Affordable Insurance Exchanges are designed to make buying health coverage easier and more affordable. Starting in 2014, Exchanges will allow individuals and small businesses to compare health plans, get answers to questions, find out if they are eligible for tax credits for private insurance or health programs like the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and enroll in a health plan that meets their needs.

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DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY (DPN) by Dr. Latanya P. Fyne, Podiatrist — Fyne Foot Care Center, LLC 1710 Central Ave • Augusta, Ga. 30904 706-373-4402

any patients with Diabetes experience discomfort in their lower extremities, described as numbness, tingling, burning, “pins and needles” sensations, sharp, shooting pain, and other descriptions. This condition is known as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. I treat a host of patients with diabetes, and thus, I often hear statements like the following:

“My feet burn.” “I feel electric shocks in my toes.” “My toes feel numb and tingly.” “I can’t get to sleep at night because my feet feel like they are on fire.” “I can’t feel my feet touch the floor when I walk.” The most likely cause of neuropathy is instability of blood glucose control. Patients with this condition are at risk for development of foot ulcers. As a matter of fact, a foot ulcer may be the first sign that neuropathy exists. The foot ulcers can ultimately lead to serious, limb-threatening infections. DPN (Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy) is one of the main reasons that people with diabetes develop foot ulcers, because they are unable to feel painful or abnormal stimuli. When foot ulcers do develop, it's important to get prompt care. A non-healing ulcer that causes severe damage to tissues and bone may require surgical removal (amputation) of a toe, foot or part of a leg. If you think you have DPN, the good news is, there is help available. There is topical, as well as oral medication that works to decrease the pain associated with DPN. There is also a tablet designed to regenerate nerves. Some podiatrists are currently offering in-office testing for neuropathy. www.blackpagessouth.com

Here's what you need to know to keep your feet healthy: Preventing foot complications: The best strategy for preventing complications of diabetes, including foot ulcers, is proper diabetes management with a healthy diet, regular exercise, blood sugar monitoring and adherence to a prescribed medication regimen. Proper foot care will help prevent problems with your feet and ensure prompt medical care when problems occur. Tips for proper foot care include the following: • Inspect your feet daily. Check your feet once a day for blisters, cuts, cracks, sores, redness, tenderness or swelling. If you have trouble reaching your feet, use a hand mirror to see the bottoms of your feet, place the mirror on the floor if it's too difficult to hold, or ask someone to help you. • Wash your feet daily. Wash your feet in lukewarm water once a day. Dry them gently, especially between the toes. Use a pumice stone to gently rub the skin where calluses easily form. Sprinkle anti-fungal powder between your toes to keep the skin dry. Use a moisturizing cream or lotion on the tops and bottoms of your feet to keep the skin soft. • Don't remove calluses or other foot lesions yourself. To avoid injury to your skin, don't use a nail file, nail clipper or scissors on calluses, corns, or warts. Don't use chemical wart removers. See your doctor or foot specialist (podiatrist) for removal of any of these lesions. • Don't go barefoot. To prevent injury to your feet, don't go barefoot, even around the house.

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• Wear clean, dry socks. Wear socks made of fibers that pull (wick) sweat away from your skin, such as cotton — not nylon. Avoid socks with tight elastic bands that reduce circulation, as well as thick bulky socks that often fit poorly and irritate your skin. • Buy shoes that fit properly. Buy comfortable shoes that do not fit tightly and that provide support and cushioning for the heel, arch and ball of the foot. Avoid high heels or narrow shoes that crowd your toes. If one foot is bigger than the other, buy shoes in the larger size. Your doctor may recommend specially designed shoes (orthopedic shoes) that fit the exact shape of your feet, cushion your feet and evenly distribute weight on your feet. • Don't smoke. Smoking impairs circulation and reduces the amount of oxygen in the blood. These circulatory problems can result in more severe wounds and poor healing. Talk to your doctor if you need help to quit smoking. • Schedule regular foot checkups. Your doctor or podiatrist can inspect your feet for early signs of nerve damage, poor circulation or other foot problems. Schedule foot exams at least once a year or more often if recommended by your doctor. • Take foot injuries seriously. Contact your doctor if you have a foot sore or area of discoloration, or other persistent problems with your feet. Your doctor will inspect your foot to make a diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate course of treatment.

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Understanding Hospice Care... How Can Community Hospice Help? By: Community Hospice of Northeast Florida When you or a loved one is dealing with increasing medical challenges, or when you need help with day-to-day caregiving demands, we encourage you to learn more about all your care options. The following questions may be on your mind: What is hospice care? Hospice is a approach to care designed to provide support to you and your loved ones when dealing with advanced illness. Hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life, rather than cure. The goal of hospice care is to help you live each day as fully as possible. It is not designed to hasten death. When is it time for hospice care? People often tell us they wish they had contacted us sooner. A common misconception about hospice is that it is “a last resort” and that a person must be bedridden or unable to communicate in order to receive help. Nothing could be further from the truth. While illness can affect how a person lives his or her life, so much can be done to improve physical comfort and well-being. Hospice care is appropriate for those who have a limited prognosis of 12 months or less (6 months for Medicare eligibility).

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ensure that your pain and symptoms are managed. When you require more intensive, short-term treatment of symptoms that cannot be adequately managed in another setting, Community Hospice has five inpatient centers of care located throughout our community.

Your decision to receive hospice care is never final; any time, for any reason, you may elect to receive other kinds of care.

Who pays for care? Financial issues can be extremely challenging as a serious illness progresses, but you and your family should be able to focus on comfort and quality of life, without worrying about how to pay for our care.

What kind of care is provided? Your caregivers will be supported by compassionate, knowledgeable experts who are available by phone any time day and night. We bring more than 30 years of experience managing pain and other physical symptoms, as well as addressing the emotional and spiritual concerns you may face. We allow you and your loved ones to make choices about your care that are right for you; an individualized plan of care will support your personal needs and wishes. We can help you safely stay in your home or wherever you reside, surrounded by the people you care about most. Where can I receive care? Most people prefer to receive care in their homes or an assisted living community, where their loved one serves as primary caregiver. Community Hospice professionals make regular visits to check on you and provide additional support. We are available by phone 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Community Hospice care is covered through the Medicare Hospice Benefit, Florida Medicaid Hospice Benefit and most private health insurance plans. Our care is provided regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. Contributions from generous supporters in the community allow us to care for all who need us. As a nonprofit organization, Community Hospice is committed to improving the endof-life experience for everyone in Northeast Florida. Community Hospice of Northeast Florida is your compassionate guide to help you live better with advanced illness and to provide quality of life for you and your loved ones. For more information about hospice care, call 904.407.6500 or go to communityhospice.com.

If you live in a long term care facility or cannot be moved from the hospital, we work side by side with facility staff to

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Doesn’t hospice mean giving up hope? Hospice involves acknowledging that an illness in its advanced stage may not be cured. Accepting the services of Community Hospice does not mean you or your loved ones need to surrender hope or ongoing medical support. A person can continue to hope and plan each day for optimal quality of life, even while no longer pursuing aggressive curative treatments.

Hope can be found from helping you and your family achieve the highest possible level of physical comfort and peace of mind, and the compassionate staff of Community Hospice will be there for you on your journey ... to help you live out whatever hope means to you.

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DIABETES DIAGNOSES INCREASE, BUT EDUCATION PROGRAM CAN HELP n the past 40 years, the number of African Americans with diabetes has tripled. No one knows what causes the disease or why African Americans are nearly two times more likely to be diagnosed. But with good education and proper disease management, many patients are discovering a new normal.

Diabetes causes the body to not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy. As a result, diabetics often suffer from fatigue, blurred vision and weight loss.

Other symptoms vary depending on the type of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys its own insulinproducing cells. As a result, patients with Type 1 diabetes must give their body insulin by injection or a pump. Type 1 diabetes accounts for only 5 to 10 percent of all diagnosed cases. More often people have Type 2 diabetes, which occurs when the body does not make enough insulin or cannot use its insulin effectively. This form of diabetes usually develops in adults 40 and older, but it is becoming more prevalent in young adults, children and teens. Most African Americans with diabetes have Type 2, which requires a combination of exercise, proper diet, medication and injected insulin. If left unmanaged, diabetes can lead to severe complications, such as amputation, blindness and kidney failure. These kinds of complications make diabetes one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. The AnMed Health

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Diabetes Education Program helps patients learn the skills they need to stay active and manage their condition. “The biggest struggle for people with diabetes is having to change longestablished habits,” said Jane Mauldin, Diabetes Management supervisor. “Patients also often receive conflicting information from family, friends and coworkers, and they don't know what to believe.” Diabetes complications can be significantly reduced by keeping blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels in the target range. In the Diabetes Education Program, trained professionals help patients identify their goals, perform an assessment of their health and provide instruction on a variety of topics from nutrition and meal planning to insulin pump training. The AnMed Health Diabetes Education Program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association and all of its educators are Certified Diabetes Educators.

successfully controlling their diabetes,” Mauldin said. “Medication alone doesn’t control diabetes. There are lifestyle issues involved, such as diet and exercise. Patients are the ones managing the disease; we simply provide the tools they need to do that.” Participation in the Diabetes Education Program is partially covered by Medicare and most insurance companies. However, you will need a written order from your physician to enroll. To learn more about the AnMed Health Diabetes Education Program, call (864) 512-4145. Did you know? • African Americans are 1.6 times more likely to have diabetes as non whites. • 3.7 million, or 14.7 percent of all African Americans age 20 and older have diabetes • 25 percent of African Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 have diabetes • One in four African American women older than 55 has diabetes

Diabetes education can not only save your life, it can also save you money. A study of health care claims by 8.75 million privately insured patients and 632,000 Medicare patients showed that health care costs are significantly lower for people who have been referred to diabetes educators. Those patients spent significantly less on acute inpatient services. “Diabetes education is important because it provides a place for people to get accurate information, advice and support on their journey toward

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Alphabetical Listings of Advertisers by Page Numbers AAA Trophy Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

BBVA Compass Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Blacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Caribbean Sunrise Bakery & Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

City of Jacksonville - Housing and Community Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . color glossy, 96

City of Jacksonville - Small and Emerging Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . color glossy, 47

Clear Channel Radio WJBT 93.3 The Beat/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . color glossy, 86

Clear Channel Radio WSOL 101.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . color glossy, 87

Cox Media Group Hot 106.5 FM/ Power 106.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . color glossy, 90

Deborah K. Thompson, Cosultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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Alphabetical Listings of Advertisers by Page Numbers Donald L. Dempsey II, P.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Florida Air National Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Florida Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Florida National Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Head Shots Studio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Holmes-Glover-Solomon Funeral Directors, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Jackson & Associates Bookkeeping & Tax Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Jacksonville Beauty Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Jacksonville Chamber Of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Jacksonville Giants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Jacksonville Free Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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Alphabetical Listings of Advertisers by Page Numbers Jacksonville Transportation Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Jaxport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

JD Byrider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Jefferson Consulting Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Law Office of Charlie J. Gillette. Jr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Law Office of Sheldon J. Vann and Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Law Office of Wade M. Rolle and Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Metro PCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Perry General and Internal Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Ron Sholes, P.A.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover, 33

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Nathan Perry, Jr. MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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Alphabetical Listings of Advertisers by Page Numbers Simmons Pediatrics Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

State Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 77

Sun City Events & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

The Chestnut Firm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

The Florida Star / The Georgia Star Newspaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Wells Fargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front inside cover, 41

Winn Dixie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Color glossy, 98

WJNJ Pure Joy Gospel - 103.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back inside cover, 88

WPOD Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

WZAZ GOSPEL 1400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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