Florida Sentinel Bulletin

The Middleton High School Class of 1965 turned 65 years old this year and celebrated with a luncheon commemorating their graduation year and age. The event was held on October 27, 2012 at a popular restaurant. Members present: front row, Mable Hamilton, Marina Pilcher, Carol Dorsey, Margaret Butler, Yvonne Wright, Peggy Peel, Jackie Walker, Phan Boston, Alnnora Allen, Catherine Coley, Jackie Howard, Rose Williams, Mary Harris, and Eddie Oliver. On the second row are: Johnny Chapman, Leroy Tillman, Sandra Lovelace, Bonita Darby, Vera Luckey, Melvin Nelson, Margaret Brookins, John Jackson, Cassandra Tucker, Ernest Williams, Ceola Batts, Lillie Robertson, Shelah Watkins and Billy Christmas. Not shown: Jewell Christmas, Lillie Haley and Mary Marshall. (Photograph by Sylvester Harris of Treasured Moments)

Hillsborough County Public School Head Start hosted a program at Lockhart Elementary School featuring a group of men and women. The men discussed troubling statistics and the effects when men are not present in children’s lives. The women, B. L. O. S. S. O. M. S. (Beautiful Ladies of Strength Seeking Opportunities to Move and Shake) discussed ways to be self-sufficient, how to move forward and the importance of voting. The ladies in attendance were: front row: Marina Alemar, Lymary Alvarez, Linda Mosley-Dunbar, Lorraine Aponte, and Margaret Jimenez. Second row: Deana Lunch, Jennifer Herbert, Joycelyn Tims, Cynthia Spann-Booth, LaShawn Huff, Sylvia Sirmons, Brenda Mount, Tamika Mathis, Yvonne Long, and Johnie Williams. (Photograph by Toy Scott of Chow and Scott Keepsakes)

Several organizations and businesses came together to offer the 6th Annual Day of Pampering during a Women’s Health Forum. The free event for women was held on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the University Area Community Center. There were workshops, free test screenings, referrals and more. Among those in attendance were: Acquelyn Kindred, Tiffanie Gray, Heather Evans, Wanda Wormack, Tenesha Smith and Barbara Wormack Mann. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

A crowd estimated to be at 8,500, welcomed President Barack Obama Thursday morning at Ybor City’s Centennial Park. Those in attendance were wide awake when the President took to the podium to share information about his record over the past 4 years and urged them to get to the polls and vote. On his way to Centennial Park, President Obama stopped at Krispy Kreme on W. Kennedy Blvd. and Tampa Fire Rescue Station No. 14 on Church St. As usual, after his speech, the President mingled with the crowd, shaking hands and sharing small talk. The President and Air Force One left Tampa shortly after 10 a. m. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

Members of the East Tampa Community Revitalization Partnership, Aesthetics and Beautification Sub-Committee held a meeting last week to discuss the Annual East Tampa Tree Lighting Celebration. The meeting took place at Cyrus Greene Community Center last Thursday. This marks the 5^th year the Tree Lighting Celebration will take place. The official ceremony will take place on Friday, December 14^th, at 5:30 p.m. Shown from left to right:  Darlene B. Green, Denese Meteye James, Susan Horan, and Lisa Heredia. Shown standing are: Alexandra Craveito, Deborah Thompson, Shamona L. Byrd, Sylvia Knight Brow, James Vann, Sharon Phillips, Heather Shindelbower, Julie Meyers, and Tina Lock. (Photography by BRUNSON Keepsakes).

Members of Zeta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., recently hosted “The Mrs. Right Seminar,” at the University of South Florida, Oval Theater. They selected Domestic Violence as the topic since October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. College Chapters of AKA nationwide also participated or hosted events to bring awareness about Domestic Violence to the forefront. Tony Gaskins, Jr., author, motivational speaker, consultant, and screenwriter delivered the keynote address. He shared his stories as an abuser and victim of Domestic Violence. Sorority members shown with the keynote speaker on the front row from left to right: Denise, Samara, Lisa, Tony Gaskins, Jr., Kristyna, Dannica, and Stefante’. Shown on the second row: Ashley, Tracy, Joshondra, Amber, Sophia, Amber, Miya, Lucile, Candace, Racquel, and Briana. (Photography by Toby Scott of Chow and Scott Keepsakes).

The Third Annual HOPE Scholars Reception was held on Friday, October 5, 2012, on the Ybor Campus of Hillsborough Community College. The 2012 HOPE Scholars were introduced and former scholars were recognized for their continued academic success. HOPE Scholar administrators who worked with the scholars are shown with HCC President Ken Atwater. From left to right: Dr. Martyn Clay, Dr. Allen Witt, Dr. Atwater, Ms. Barbara Cockfield, Dr. Joan Holmes, Dr. Shawn Robinson and Dr. Keith Berry. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

The Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Inc. (CDC) held its 20th Year Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 with a luncheon at the downtown Hyatt Regency Hotel. Deiah Riley, News Anchor, ABC Action News, was the Mistress of Ceremonies. One of the highlights of the afternoon was recognizing honorees. From left to right are: Harold Adams, Florida Sentinel Bulletin; Sol Davis, Sol Davis Printing; former mayor, Sandy Freedman; former City Councilwoman, Gwen Miller, County Commissioner Les Miller; Tammie Karl, who accepted an award for her father, Fred Karl; and former State Senator James Hargrett, Jr. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

Last week was kind of bitter sweet for Ms. Cynthia F. Myers. Friday, September 28, 2012 was her last day of work; she’s retiring. But then, she was saddened to leave the people she has worked with for the last 21 years. Ms. Myers began her career with the United States Pre-Trial Services Agency on June 3, 1991. She was the first Black Pre-Trial Services Officer hired in the Tampa Division. A retirement celebration was held for her last Friday in the Federal Building. Several U. S. and Magistrate Judges, Federal Public Defenders, U. S. Deputy Marshals, Department of Corrections Officers and various law enforcement officers, treatment vendor providers, family and friends attended the event. Among those who congratulated her on this milestone were: from left, Shelia Jacoby, Chief Pre-Trial Services Officer; Judge Thomas McCoun, Judge Mary Scriven, Cynthia Myers (retiree) and Judge Charles Wilson. (PHOTO BY BRUNSON)