Florida Sentinel Bulletin

ART ON THE BLOCK MURAL DEDICATED AT ROBLES PARK

I. C. H. HOUSE

         Last month, Mayor Jane Castor, Chief Brian Dugan and the artist, Ya Levy La’Ford dedicated a new mural at Robles Park. La’Ford is a professor, installation artist, and muralist. The first generation American moves between her Jamaican heritage and vulnerable communities to try to find a universal language through her art. La’Ford maintains her studio practice in St. Petersburg, Washington, DC, and New York  (www.yalaford.com).

         The R.I.C.H. House, supported by the Tampa Police Department and RISE Tampa, Police Foundation, works to enhance neighborhood safety through collaboration between police and residents in high-crime areas. Among those who attended the dedication along with a group of children were: left to right, Ocea Wynn, Administrator of Neighborhood and Community Empowerment; Sherisha Hills, Director of Parks & Recreation; Ya La’Ford, the Artist; Tampa Mayor Jane Castor; and  Edwin Galvin, MPO. (Photograph courtesy City of Tampa)

GARRETT SHEFFIELD SIGNS WITH GEORGETOWN

            The month of November was filled with excitement this year for retired MLB star Gary Sheffield, left. His foundation was a major sponsor who helped make the Thanksgiving holiday special for 750 families, he celebrated his 52^nd birthday on November 18^th, and his son, Garrett, signed with Georgetown University. The younger Sheffield is a graduate of Dade Christian School and majored in Business Management at Santa Fe Community College.

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAY HELPS TAMPA FAMILIES

            Last Saturday, members of Heaven Destiny Assembly Of God Church held their Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway at Cyrus Greene Park. The major sponsors for the event were Gary Sheffield Foundation and Simply Health, as well as other sponsors. Among those in attendance were: City Councilman Orlando Gudes, retired baseball star Gary Sheffield, his wife, Deleon Richards, and Pastor Tom Jones, of Heaven Destiny. (Photography by BRUNSON).     

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Myers was sworn in Tuesday morning, November 17th, at County Center as the new County Commissioner for District 3. Commissioner Myers replaces Lesley “Les” Miller, who had termed out. A retired County employee, Mrs. Myers was sworn in by Florida Supreme Court Justice (Ret.) Peggy Quince. Holding the Bible are: Mrs. Myers’ husband, Randolph, and seated, partially hidden, her mother, Mrs. Dorothy Williams. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

Henry “Shake” Washington was also sworn in on Tuesday. He became a new member of the Hillsborough County School Board, representing District 5. Judge Perry A. Little (Ret.) conducted the swearing in ceremony, while Washington’s daughter, Dr. Ja Mia Washington, right, held the Bible. In a run-off, Washington defeated incumbent Tamara Shamburger.

Joining the ceremony were: Dr. Glenn Dames, Jr., Pastor, Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, Mrs. Hattie Byrd White, his mother-in-law; son, Henry Washington; and wife, Cheryl Byrd Washington. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

WOMEN’S FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION DONATES TO MOFFITT CANCER CENTER

                  The Daughters of Harram Court No. 96, donated 118 Blessing Bags to Moffitt Cancer Center during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ladies who supported the event were, left to right: Betty Baker, Vickie Young, Bessie Thomas, Dane Garrett, Nikki Inda, Gail Williams, Iris Warren, Illustrious Commandress, Charlene Hall, Tawanda Peoples, Bertha Baker and Greta Powell.

HISTORY RESTORED BY HOWARD W. BLAKE CLASS OF 1970

   Members of the Howard W. Blake Class of 1970 recently celebrated their 50^th Class Reunion virtually. As part of this momentous occasion, members of the 1969-70 Class A Divisional Championship football team secured and replaced the trophy that was discarded, along with other artifacts from the school, when the school became a middle school. The football team’s record stayed in place for thirty-four years until another Tampa Bay area team won the title.

         To commemorate this legacy, football team members and classmates presented the trophy to the current Howard W. Blake High School Principal, Jessie Salter, so that this historical artifact will forever be a visible reminder of the rich legacy of the fighting Yellow Jackets. Football team members attending the presentation were: first row, Herman James, Freddie Everhart, Jonas Harris, and Lonnie Houston; 2nd row, Henry Cummings, Charles McDonald, Willie Johnson, Ronnie Cole, Andre Hill, Lionel Ballard; and Jessie Salter, Principal of Blake High School. (Photograph by Ricky Roberts)

MEN OF VISION PARTICIPATE IN

‘GET OUT THE VOTE CAMPAIGN’

On Saturday, October 24^th, members of the Men Of Vision, Inc., Service Organization gathered at the C. Blythe Andrews, Jr., Public Library to encourage Hillsborough County registered voters to get out and vote early. The library is one of 26 locations where residents can cast their ballots before the General Election. Shown on the front row are: Jayden Walker, Zayden Wright, Ross Anderson, founder of Men Of Vision, Inc., Khalil Bradley, Overall President-At-Large, and David Parrott, Overall Historian. Shown on the back row are: Jacobi Foster, Jorimael Pharnord, Zion Wright, Overall President, Kyron Defreitas, Overall Vice President, Anthony Walker, Public Relations Officer.