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Progress Village
December Celebrants
Happy birthday to all Decem- ber celebrants, including: Melissa Acevedo, Sheldon Anthony, Jr., Mahki An- thony, Amarion Simon, Larry Garner, Debora Barr, Barbara Wright, Marcus Burton, Merry Givens, Ser- gio Rodriguez, Joseph Mc- Cree, James D. Evans, Todd Tilley, Antwan Spivey, Der- ron Forsythe, Dwight Reed, Joseph Heath, William E. Bowers, Keith McNair, and Annierea Grace.
Also, sending belated birth- day wishes to Curtis Wilson of Wilson’s Funeral Home and Wayne Carter. We wish you all many more!
Sick And Shut-Ins
Prayer is needed for restora- tion of health for the sick and shut-ins: Bob Anthony, Rhonda Williams, Wayne Owens, Charles Hill (Veter- ans Hospital), Corn Flake (known as “Flake”), Dondria Grace, Freida Washington,
Lydia McNeal, Keith Ennis, Shatayshia Brinson, and James Arthur Miller.
Sympathy
We send our sincere condo- lences to the families of the fol- lowing departed: Willie T. Flanning, Sr., Leroy Thomas, Jr., Sylvia W. Hartway, Sharon D. Jack- son, Mildred Iverson, Mary Louise Lewis, Mattie P. Morris, Eugene D. Carter, Charlene D. Daniels, William Augustus Walker, Druscilda Salmon, Arthur L. Wilson, Annie D. Wilson, and Thomas Wilkes Sr.
Prayer Requests
Let’s pray for our nation and communities to be restored to peace and love. Asking for spe- cial prayers for: Tonisha Ed- wards, Min. Kimberly Fleming, Jerry Allgood, Emmett Starling, the Vets and their families at Gulf Cor- rectional, Jesse Earl Williams, and the Residential Therapeutic Community Pro- gram (women working to
stay clean and becoming pro- ductive members of society).
Congratulations
Congratulations to Michael Randolph becoming a New Board Member of the West Tampa CDC.
Congratulations to Doug Williams being inducted into the Ring of Honor at the Ray- mond James Stadium.
Healthcare Assessment Meeting
Mr. Roy Brady of Legacy Consulting Group met with members of Progress Village Community to collect ideas and opinions from the participants for the betterment of the com- munity and the city as a whole.
They met at St. James A. M. E. Church in Progress Village on Monday, December 7, 2015.
Mr. Brady would like the community to go online and fill out a Healthcare Needs Assess- ment Survey. For English visit the website - https://www.sur- veymonkey. com/r/Eng- lishCHNA2015 for Spanish visit the website - https://www.sur- veymonkey. com/r/Span- ishCHNA2015
Farm Share Feeding Families
On Saturday, December 13 at St. John Progressive AME Churchfrom9a.m.–1p.m.,
Rep. Ed Narain and The 100 Black Women of Tampa coordi- nated a feeding of 1,000 families with free fresh groceries.
The vendors present were: The Tampa Health Center which provided free basic health screenings including dental, af- fordable healthcare for Hillsbor- ough County Health Insurance.
Screenings for cholesterol and high blood pressure were conducted by a doctor who was on site.
Information submitted by D. Shenell Reed, Public Rela- tions Director.
Chair. of East Tampa, Ms. Evangeline Best was in atten- dance explaining their commis- sion is about revitalization and economic development in the community. This covers the area from I-4 to E. Hillsborough and from 56th Street to I-275, 7 miles radius and 18 neighbor- hoods.
Bay Care of St. Joseph’s Chil- dren’s Hospital gave out free bike helmets for children, who were there with their parents/guardians.
Supervisor of Elections ta- bles were there for Voter’s Reg- istration.
The Children’s Board Family Resource Centers gave out 2016 Family Guide Booklets and in- formation on CPR Classes, Mar- ketplace information.
Rev. Jerry G. Nealy’s table was set up with information about The Rights Restoration Campaign, which is a joint proj- ect by NAACP, ACLU, The Cen- tral Labor Counsel and Faith Communities.
Volunteers lending a helping hand was The Captain, De- wayne of Rep. Ed Narain’s Office, who coordinated the vol- unteers from: Kappa League of Tampa, Kappa Alpha Psi Frater- nity, 100 Black Women of Tampa Bay, Sal’s Soldiers, Kayla Porter, Gloria Mc- Nair, Luvator Henry Nel- son, and Margaret Brown. Security was by the Tampa Po- lice Department, Earl Pendle- ton, J. R. Cochran and Ruben Kyle.
We thank all who partici- pated, it was a big success! Thanks again to Farm Share who supplied the food!
Thank you to the many other volunteers not mentioned in this column, but were essential elements for the success of this venture.
Chess For All Ages
Join beginners and experi- enced players of chess on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 10 a. m. – 12 p. m. and every 2nd Mon- day at 5 p. m. at Riverview Li- brary with Coach Ted. For information call 813-431-5215.
Give A Gift
Ms. Diane Hart of East Tampa Business & Civic Associ- ation is partnering with Faith Tampa Bay for Give A Gift, which will give toys and feed 100 families at Rowlett Park, 2548 E. Riverhills Dr., Decem- ber24thfrom9a.m.–2p.m.
Please show your support to help feed the hungry by dona- tions of non-perishable food items or cash to East Tampa Business & Civic Association, 2814 N. 22nd Street, Tampa.
You must pre-register by call- ing 813-248-3977.
Christmas Dinner
Our honoree, Ms. Aritha Scott, who initiated the Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner 30 years ago, blessed us with her presence at the banquet on Sun- day, December 13 at 2 p. m. at the Progress Village Rec Center.
Those on the program were:
Crystal Larry, Jackie Mix, Darlene Thompkins, Pastor Sheppard, Min. Isaac Ruf- fin, LaVyonne Culbreath, Delaney Pittman, Mary Hobley, Beverly Eubanks, Beverly Webb, and Linda Washington, President of Civic Council gave final words and prayer.
Many Villagers were there to enjoy this social family time. Dinner and desserts were deli- cious and door prizes were given out. Thanks to all the volun- teers, who helped make this a big success!
Scripture (Luke 3:9)
And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
F. Y. I.
Call news for Progress Village and surrounding areas into Gloria at 813-270-2257.
Library News & Activities
Holiday Library closing: Dec. 24th and 25th and Jan. 1, 2016.
Friday, December 18
Temple Terrace Library from 10-11 a. m. - Sit ‘N Stitch.
Saturday, December 19
New Tampa Library from 10:30-11:30 a. m. - Teen Tech: Basic Keyboarding (grades 5-8, limit 12); and from 2-3 p. m. - Cookbook Club features cookies. Choose books from library or make your fa- vorite recipe. Bake at home and bring some to share with partici- pants. Coffee and water provided.
78th St. Community Library from 4-5 p. m. - Computer Tutor.
Monday, December 21
Town ‘N Country Library from 2-3 p. m. - Tech Blvd.
Tuesday, December 22
C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Library from 3:30-4:30 p. m. - Kids Code, grades 4-8.
Wednesday, December 23
John F. Germany Library from 2-3 p. m. - Walk In Tech Help.
Robert W. Saunders Library from 3-4 p. m. - Digital Photos as Gifts.
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