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Gibbs Junior College Alumni To Celebrate 60th Anniversary
Ban On Outdoor Burning Extended
Members of the Emergency Group Police have extended an emergency order on outdoor burning until at least May 25th. The ban was issued at the end of April as a result of dry conditions.
The warm temperatures and dry conditions have results in numerous wildfires throughout the Tampa Bay Area.
Under the Executive Order, the following activities are no longer allowed until further notice:
All outdoor open burning is prohibited. The only exception is burning that has been specifically allowed by the Florida For- est Service.
The ban also prohibits fireworks and sparklers.
Outdoor grilling is allowed as long as the flames are con- tained within a grill or other fireproof container. The fire must be constantly watched and completely extinguished.
If conditions continue, the ban can be extended every 7 days.
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Alumni members of Gibbs Junior College are in the final stages of preparing for their 60th Anniversary. The events will begin on Fri- day, May 26th and culminate on Sunday, May 28th.
All events will take place at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor. The theme for the event is, “Keeping The Legacy Alive.”
The anniversary celebra- tion will begin with the Opening Activity, including Registration for the Golf Tournament. The Welcoming Reception and the Opening will be held in the Hospitality Suite.
On Saturday, May 27th, the Golf Tournament will take place on the Highlands North Golf Course at Innis- brook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor.
Saturday’s events will also include the Alumni Business Meeting; and an Evening Banquet/Dance (Semi-For- mal Attire).
The festivities will culmi- nate on Sunday with Wor- ship Service at 10 a.m. The celebration will conclude with the Banquet and Schol- arship Gala. The theme for that event is, “Remember-
SENATOR DARYL ROUSON
ing Our Past and Preparing Others for the Future.”
The Keynote Speaker for this event is Florida State Senator Darryl E. Rou- son. The Mistress of Cere- mony is Ms. Laura Harris, of ABC Action News.
Since its inception, Gibbs Junior College has focused on higher education. Under the leadership of current President William Mc- Cloud, and the support of hundreds of graduates, the college has provided scholar- ships to hundreds of students seeking to continue their ed- ucation.
Gibbs Junior College was founded under the leadership of Dr. John W. Rembert. Beginning with 250 students, it soon became a facility that educated students from
WILLIAM McCLOUD Gibbs Junior College Alumni President
Pinellas, Hillsborough, Man- atee, Sarasota, Pasco, Her- nando, and Polk Counties from 1957 until 1965.
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools fully accredited it in 1964. It was the second African American institution established by the State of Florida. In 1965, Gibbs Junior College merged with St. Petersburg Junior College. The name changed, but the main campus is named for Gibbs Junior Col- lege.
Anyone interested in par- ticipating in the Golf Tourna- ment can contact Rufus Lewis at (813) 876-9654 for additional information.
For other activities or in- formation contact: Ms. Josephine Smith, (727) 866-6067 and William Mc- Cloud, (813) 852-2481.
Solid Waste Collection Schedule
For Memorial Day Holiday
City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. As a result, customers scheduled for collection service or, needing access to the McKay Bay Transfer Station on Mon- day, May 29, 2017 will be af- fected. The revised holiday collection schedule is as fol- lows:
Residential accounts:
There will be no collection on Monday, May 29, 2017. Nor- mal garbage service will re- sume on the next scheduled service day (Thursday, June 1, 2017). Recycling and yard waste collection will resume on Monday, June 5, 2017.
Commercial accounts: There will be no collection on Mon- day, May 29, 2017.
Roll-off, compactor and front-load dumpster cus- tomers - Collection will run one day behind for the re- mainder of the week. Normal service schedules will resume on Monday, June 5, 2017.
Cart customers - Accounts scheduled for service on Monday, May 29, 2017, will be serviced on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. There will be no service changes for accounts scheduled to receive service Tuesday through Sunday. Normal service schedules will resume on Monday, June 5, 2017.
Ribbon Cutting And Open House
Businessman Gary Hartfield is inviting the community to join him on Thursday, May 25, 2017, 4-6 p. m. for the ribbon cutting ceremony and open house of his latest business venture, Serenity Insurance.
The ribbon-cutting event is hosted in partnership with the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. The location is 3420 S. Dale Mabry High- way.
Additionally, Hartfield has garnered support of this
venture from the community, namely: Michael Stephens, President of the Leadership Alliance Advisory Board (LAAB) and James Ransom of TOBA and the Saturday Morning Breakfast Group.
Hartfield is hopeful this South Tampa location will help the development and business growth for African- American and Hispanic busi- nesses in that area.
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