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Outreach Ministry Invites
Charlie Wilson To Headline The 2016 Florida Strawberry Festival
Community To Free
Thanksgiving Dinner
The 2016 Florida Straw- berry Festival has released their entertainment lineup, with Charlie Wilson of the GAP Band leading the way.
Among the other artists scheduled to appear are Charlie Pride, Mickey Gilley, Big And Rich, Cheap Trick, Shenan- doah, Donnie and Marie, Lone Star, Dick Fox’s Golden Boys, Bobby Rydell, Trace Ad- kins, Ray Stevens, Tommy Dorsey Orches- tra, Oak Ridge Boys, Tanya Tucker, Merle Haggard, and Echo-
Pastor Cornelius Hamilton and his wife, Evangelist Devlyn Hamilton, will be inviting the entire city to join them on Thanksgiving Day for a free Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings as a blessing from True Prosper- ity Evangelistic Outreach Ministry.
The dinner will be held at Big Bru’s Barbecue, 8751 North 40th Street, and will begin at 5 p. m.
“Giving back is something I was raised to do, and that’s why I try to feed people dur- ing the week, offer them clothing, and even groceries if they need it.
“My wife and I are extend- ing our hands to greet any- one in need, and those who are not in need, to join us for a great day of Thanksgiving, praise, and fellowship.”
Pastor Hamilton said
CHARLIE WILSON
smith.
Charlie Wilson will be
appearing Saturday, March 12th at 7:30 p. m.
The entertainment will take place at the Wish Farms Soundstage, and will begin Thursday, March 3rd.
‘Domestic Violence
BY LEON B. CREWS Sentinel Staff Writer
After spending more than 20 years in the industry, Niecy Johnson continues to search for innovative ways to promote her business, Mane Attraction Weaving Studio.
Ms. Johnson’s success has given her the opportu- nity to expand, and now she has two salons, one at 1246- B East Hillsborough Avenue and the other at 215 West Brandon Boulevard.
“The success I’m experi- encing now has always been my ultimate goal,” said Niecy.
“I followed a specific busi- ness plan and it has gotten me where I am today.”
Niecy said some chal- lenges she’s faced along the way were trying to find a loyal team to work with and doing things different than the others in the industry were doing.
“This is a highly transi- tional industry, and putting together a loyal team is an ongoing problem for me.
“A lot of people think working for me is an easy way to learn and build their own clientele so they can one day operate their own busi- ness. I try to train my stylists to be better at what they do, but it is still a work in progress.”
Niecy said she’s always staying on top of all the new renovations in the industry, and she’s discovered a lot of stylists get into it for the money and others are really passionate about doing this as a career.
“After working at other
Against Women’
Conference
PASTOR CORNELIUS HAMILTON And Wife,
EVANGELIST DEVLYN HAMILTON
anyone who wants to bring a plate of love is welcome to do so.
‘Mane Attraction’ Weaving Studio Owner Presents The ‘N-Vius Collection
On Monday , November 23rd at the Children’s Board, 1002 Palm Avenue, Christy Sherman will be hosting a “Domestic Violence Against Women” conference with hopes of getting victims to come in and share their sto- ries.
“As a victim of domestic violence I know what it takes to start the healing process,” said Ms. Sherman.
“I also know you can’t walk around with anger and/or guilt, because it will eat you alive, and you’ll never recover from that tragedy in your life.”
The conference will be heldfrom5p.m.to7p.m., the event will be a tribute in memory of Mary Elizabeth Sherman.
“It’s time both the perpe- trators and victims take do- mestic violence seriously. Even law enforcement needs to take it seriously, and start not just arresting the guilty parties, but making sure everyone knows who they are,” said Ms. Sherman.
“When you listen to the stories of a lot of women who’ve suffered for years at the hands of an abuser, the first thing some say is why not just leave. It’s not always
NIECY JOHNSON
MS. CHRISTY SHERMAN
that easy, and if you’ve been mentally beaten down, you don’t have the will to just leave. You have to make up your mind that you’ve had enough, and you deserve bet- ter.”
Ms. Sherman will be speaking at the conference, along with some profession- als who can offer guidance to the victims of domestic vio- lence, and reconnect them with their children and fam- ilies.
“It’s not easy, and the process of getting your life back isn’t going to be easy. But, it will be worth it, and I’m a living witness to that.”
salons, I started as a single salon owner in 2008, and my vision was to expand, but not to the level where I am now.
“Building a successful business takes up a lot of my time, so I have to make sure I spend quality time with my family. I’m still in the process of growing, but I’ve become comfortable with delegating responsibility more.”
Niecy is introducing the N-Vius Collection, her own hair care line that fo- cuses on weave.
“I found myself selling a lot of retail products and my clients want to know how to maintain their hair at home.
“I decided to do my own products for my salon cus- tomers. I wanted to do something specific, and I’ve opened a beauty bar that’s a one-stop shop. You can now
get your makeup, nails, teeth whitening and complete makeover at one location. We also want to attract ladies coming in for special events.”
Niecy said what’s next is a big surprise, and she will be doing something next year more on the instruc- tional side of the industry.
“I’d love to have a plat- form where I can encourage young women to get their li- cense and open up a legiti- mate business.
“I tell my stylists in our bi- monthly meeting to talk about their future goals and to stay focused. It’s hard when you have such a large annual turnover. This is a tough industry, and you have to guard yourself against your employees de- veloping their personal clientele through your busi- ness.”
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