Barber Robert Everett Gentry volunteers almost every Monday at Interfaith Emergency Services in Ocala, giving the homeless free haircuts. It s beneficial for me to focus on people that have fallen on hard times. It helps me to humble myself and give back to my community, Gentry said. There is zero judgment here. Some do it for job interviews. It s a place for them to hang out and get away from reality, said campus pastor Jody Schaible.
Gentry, who works as a full-time barber at Fade Factory Barbering Co., visits Interfaith most Mondays from 8 a.m. to noon and averages 15-20 haircuts a week.
Charter school at Calesa Township announces principal
The Ina A. Colen Academy, a charter school under construction at Calesa Township, announced that Sandra Rocquin of Fleming Island will be its principal. The school is scheduled to open in August 2022.
Ocklawaha River economic benefits
The Free the Ocklawaha group sent this message last week: A team of economists, science and tourism experts have jointly outlined the strong economic benefits of breaching the Rodman/Kirkpatrick Dam to create a free-flowing Ocklawaha River, reconnecting Silver Springs and the Ocklawaha and St. Johns rivers.
Financial assistance for COVID-19 funerals
FEMA is accepting applications for funeral assistance for COVID-19 funerals in Florida. This is part of the recently approved American Rescue Plan.