Florida Sentinel Bulletin

COUPLE CELEBRATES 50^th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Recently, a couple celebrated their wedding anniversary on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Mount Olive A. M. E. Church, 1902 W. LaSalle Street, Reverend Gregory Gay, Sr., Pastor. The event was especially memorable because they eloped 50 years ago. A large audience was on hand, that included their family matriarchs, Mrs. Mary Mitchell, (mother of the bride), Evangelist Marlene Askew and Mrs. Ella Mae Walker, to witness the “first” wedding of Pastor Ernest M. and Mrs. Chloe Evans Coney, Sr. Members of their wedding party are: Ruby Everett, Willie Mae Williams, Quida Hilton, Patricia Morrison, Loreine Townsel, flower girl Ava Lewis, groomsmen Charles Coney, Sr., Dr. Leroy Simmons, Joel Barnum, Ronnie Adams and Willie Sampson. The ring bearer was Avery Hailu. The Vow Renewal Ceremony was officiated by Reverend Norman Harris, Esquire. (Photography by BRUNSON). 

NEW ST. PAUL AME CHURCH HOSTS WOMEN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETY PROGRAM

  Several women of the 11^th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church were in service at New St. Paul AME Church for their Women’s Missionary Society Program. Among those in charge of preparing the program were: Dorothy McDaniels, President of New St. Paul’s Missionary Society and Program Chairlady; Joan Dawson, Co-Chair; Rev. Dwayne Gaddis, Pastor; First Lady Sylvia Gaddis; E. LaShonda Gay, First Lady of Mt. Olive AME Church and guest speaker; and Evelyn K. Williams, District Consultant for the West Coast Conference, Tampa District First Vice President, Worship Leader. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

CHURCH HOSTS FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY FOR COMMUNITY

                     Life In Christ Community Church, under the leadership of Pastor Arthur Randall and his wife, Linda Randall, hosted its Family and Friends Day event on the grounds of the church, 97^thStreet and 26^thAvenue. The surrounding community had been invited to enjoy games, free food, and fellowship one with another. Those shown here are: Reverend Shaunna Patterson, Johnathan Buie, Linda Stargell, Pastor Arthur Randall, Nadine Cashman, Wayne Hires, Cedria Weems, Sis. Deidra Taylor, Deaconess Mildred Grant and Tavenoh Jean-Baptiste. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

STEWART MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL HONORS BELOVED STAFFER

                     Stewart Middle Magnet School held a Memorial Service for one of its beloved staffers on September 23, 2019. Darryl Beasley, Guidance Counselor who had touched many lives, passed away recently. Dr. Baretta Wilson, Principal, said the school planted a tree and placed a grave marker on the campus in honor of Mr. Beasley on his birthday. The grave marker was donated by Teryl Aikens of Mona Lisa Monuments. Among the participants were: Susan Weiss, Assistant Principal (AP); Unique Vernon, Social Worker; Alex Samaras, AP; Debra Bermudez, Counselor; and Nathania McCarthy, student. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

ELECTED OFFICIALS  ATTEND WOMEN’S COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET

            Left to right – City Councilman Orlando L. Gudes, District 5; Florida Representative Wengay Newton, District 70; Tamara Shamburger, Hillsborough County School Board, Chair, District 5; Dianne Hart, Florida Representative District 61; Chloe Coney, Keynote Speaker; Bob Henriquez, Property Appraiser; and City Councilman Joseph Citro, District 1. (Photograph by Ricky Roberts)

POLICE CHIEF PRESENTS GRANTS TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Recently, Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan presented several grants to various not-for-profit organizations in the community. The recipients ranged from those working with at-risk students to those shaping and molding the next generation of leaders. Chief Dugan presented members of the Dr. Martin Luther king Parade Foundation Leadership Academy a grant in the amount of $1,500. The organization plans to utilize the funding to highlight activities that focus on the principles of non-violence, positive interactions, and public speaking. Shown with Chief Dugan from left to right at the presentation were: Robert Scott, Jr., Minister Horace Drew, and Howard Harris.

AESTHETICS AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE HAS TREE LIGHTING MEETING

         With the Christmas holidays just a couple of months away, the East Tampa Community Revitalization Partnership’s Aesthetics and Beautification Committee held its first meeting on September 18, 2019, to kick off the 2019 Tree Lighting Ceremony. Denese Meteye-James, chairperson, says the committee is accepting donations to support the 400 draw string bags that Santa will be giving out this year.  Since this is a family event, the committee needs more than toys and other supplies for the bag. The committee will accept food certificates, gift cards, holiday food, restaurant coupons, etc. Among those who attended the first meeting were: Lalita Lovett, Meredith Mullen, Keystone Freyaldenover, Lisa Fikes, Denese Meteye-James, Chair; James Etti (Elijah Etti), and Karen Peoples. (Photograph by BRUNSON)