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Local World AIDS Day Held At Hillsborough County Health Dept.
The Hillsborough County Health Department was one of several institutions that hosted World AIDS Day events. World AIDS Day is observed annually on December 1st.
The Health Dept. invited several agencies to join them downtown to share information. (Pho- tographs by Frederick Harris)
90th Birthday Celebration
Mrs. Salli Royal celebrated her 90th birthday among many family members and friends. They all gathered at a park in Thonotosassa for the party. (Photos by Julia Jackson)
Birthday honoree, right, is shown with family members Jenny Yingler, Martha Edwards, Sandra Tenbis, Rodrick Carter and Polly Kramer, honoree’s sister.
Honoree Salli Royal, seated right, and her sister, Polly Kraner are shown with other family members: Harry Jenk- ins, Karla Jenkins, Lori Kings, Thomas Vicks, Franna Adams, Logan Simmons, Dennis Owns, Trea Barber, Vann Timmons, Willie Reynolds and Preston James.
Great-grandchildren of Mrs. Royal: Cristi Dallas, Robert Dallas, Venus Stalls and Quall Prinston.
Birthday party guests: Freda Storms, Drianna Torres, Kim Leonard and little DraNea Leonard.
Maritza Acosta, World AIDS Day Coordina- tor/Office Manager, Diana Valentin, Medical As- sistant and Dr. Douglas Holt, Director, Florida Dept. of Health, were there to greet those who stopped in.
Ivonne Torres and Alexis Shorts shared infor- mation about the services provided by DACCO.
Kiala Emmons and Paul Carranza represented Metro Wellness, a com- munity resource center that special- izesinfreeHIVtestingandcounseling services.
Megan and Lisa represented EPIC at Francis House.
Lepena Reid was there to share information.
Telesia Chaney-Stephens assisted with the event.
The Sam Rampello Downtown Partnership School Band provided musical entertainment for the event.
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