Kentuckian Mary Towles Sasseen thought to organize a Mother’s Day celebration before anyone else in the land.
Mother’s Day was recognized as a holiday in West Virginia in 1910, and became a national holiday in 1914, primarily through the efforts of Anna Jarvis of Grafton, West Virginia. Jarvis is now widely credited as the founder of Mother’s Day.
In the nineteenth century, however, there were several attempts to establish a holiday honoring motherhood. Most of these celebrations were on a local level, or with political motives: one notable mother’s holiday was celebrated in the cause of peace, and another was created to discourage drinking. The first Mother’s Day celebration just for Mom — and the first major effort to create a national holiday in that spirit — happened right here in the fine Commonwealth of Kentucky. [Read more…]
Ocala Business Leaders, Clark Yandle (left) and Floyd Hershberger shared information on how the North Magnolia Merchants Association got started. The North Magnolia Merchants association was created 21 years ago with the mission to improve the North Magnolia, affectionately named the “Miracle Mile”, resulting in growth and promotion of businesses in this area. The members of this association have worked hard to make improvements to policy and have included their local government in the process. The Magnolia Business District offers a unique old-fashioned, “hometown business” feel, where owners work their own counters, and still answer their own phones. 
Brick City Flowers hosted a Ocala Business Leaders open house last month. The picture show reflections of cars in the parking lot. The window is beautifully decorated. The event was well attended by the members. Brick City Flowers furnishes the flowers for the OBL group. They do a great job with the Flower arrangements so call them if you have need flowers for anything , anywhere. They are located at 1749 E. Silver Springs Blvd Ocala Fl 34470 or just call 352-629-1180 and tell them Tom sent you.
April has lived and worked in this community since 1987 and began her career in banking, as a part time teller at Barnett Bank in 1995. Over the last 23 years she has worked her way through the ranks of banking, holding many positions and learning about this wonderful community. The past 23 years prepared her for the job as Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Marion County. The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. 
