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Third Annual Evening Of Jazz Planned To Benefit School
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Tampa businessman Marvin Knight is asking members of the community to “mark their calendars.” He wants everyone to circle the date of April 22, 2018.
On that date, there will be a fundraiser to benefit students attending St. Peter Claver Catholic School.
In the past, the event was held at The Ritz. This year, it will take place at the Ital- ian Club, 1731 E. 7th Avenue, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
The event is being hosted by members of the Positive Images Committee.
Knight said, “Our goal is to continue to help the students at St. Peter Claver. We want to help make it possible for the summer program to continue so that the kids will have someplace to go and keep them off the streets during the summer.
“Our goal is to raise
MARVIN KNIGHT
$20,000 this year. So, we are calling on everyone who would like to dress up and have a good time to get ready. There will be danc- ing, live entertainment, a silent auction, music, raf- fling, and an evening of re- laxation.
“We are supporting this school because of its history and because we want the children to stay in class, grow up, realize their
dreams, and become a part of this community,” he said. He further said that all proceeds from the event go
directly to the school.
St. Peter Claver
Catholic School
In 1893, the St. Peter Catholic Church came into existence with the purchase of an old existing church. On February 2, 1894, two Sisters of the Holy Names began classes with 16 stu- dents.
After arsonists burned the building on Morgan Street, the church pur- chased a piece of property on the corner of Scott and Governor in the Black com- munity. The school re- opened in October 1894.
The school was so suc- cessful that seven years later, its students were able to pass the Teacher’s Exam- ination and receive certifi- cates from the Board of Public Instruction.
This year, St. Peter Claver Catholic School has provided the educational foundation for thousands of children. The school is cele- brating its 125th Anniver- sary.
For more information about tickets or the event contact Marvin Knight at (813) 453-5690; or Tom Forward at (813) 334- 5705.
Missing Teen Has Contacted His Mother
Ms. Julie Haynes re- ported her 19-year-old son, D’Rajavon Taylor missing. Ms. Haynes told deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office that she had last seen him around 3:30 a.m., on March 3, 2018.
Ms. Haynes responded to a message left by the Sen- tinel on Thursday. She said, “I’m not sure where he is, but he has sent me a text saying he was already. I just thank God. I just know that he is safe. I still don’t’ know where he is.”
Taylor is 6’2” and weighs about 180 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is
D’RAJAVON TAYLOR
asked to contact the Hillsbor- ough County Sheriff’s Office at (813) 247-8200.
FYI
Health Dept. Warns Of Rabies Scare
Due to increased activity of rabies in the area, the Dept. Of Health-Hillsborough County strongly recommends avoiding contact with wildlife or any unknown animal. The only defini- tive way to determine if an animal has rabies is a lab examina- tion.
Recently, a bat and a raccoon in the area tested positive for rabies.
An animal with rabies could infect other wild animals or do- mestic animals that have not been vaccinated against rabies.
The Health Dept. recommends teaching children never to handle unfamiliar animals, wild or domestic, even if they ap- pear friendly.
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