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Grammy Award-Winner Paul Anthony Joins Moffitt’s National Board of Advisors
Jumps To Action To Help
Moffitt Cancer Center an- nounced Tuesday the ap- pointment of Grammy Award-winner Paul An- thony to its national Board of Advisors. Anthony joins a prominent group of individu- als from across the nation who serve as Moffitt ambas- sadors and offer their expert- ise and counsel on issues relating to the cancer center.
Anthony is a member of the 1990s R&B music group Full Force. He has received multiple gold, platinum and diamond record plaques and Broadcast Music Incorpo- rated awards. He and Full Force were among the Grammy Award®-winning group of certified songwriters on the Black Eyed Peas’ 2005 hit, “Don’t Phunk With My Heart.”
Anthony describes him- self as a “cancer champion” and is a survivor of mantle cell lymphoma, myelodys- plastic syndrome and acute leukemia. He established The Paul Anthony Foundation and The Paul Anthony Cancer Champions Initiative after his successful bone marrow transplant courtesy of his brother, Lou George, Jr. Both organizations support cancer education and re- search.
Anthony, who is credited with bringing bodybuilding, fitness and training to the urban and pop music indus- try, continues to spread the message of health, inspiring millions over his 30-year ca- reer. He joins 31 other promi- nent figures on Moffitt’s National Board of Advisors.
Distressed Child
On February 13, Hillsbor- ough Area Regional Transit (HART) Bus Operator An- gela Read pulled into the Marion Transit Center where she proceeded to assist a pa- tron in a wheelchair to dis- embark from the bus. A patron started screaming asking one of her daughters if something was wrong. The Operator asked the girl if she could swallow or talk; but the child could not.
Operator Read then administered the Heimlich Maneuver, successfully dis- lodging a piece of candy that was causing the blockage. The little girl was once again able to breathe thanks to the life-saving technique per- formed by Operator Read. The mother turned to Oper- ator Read, thanking her for her quick action in saving her daughter.
Operator Read went far beyond the call of duty of ex- pected day to day activities. By reacting to a serious situ- ation and using the training provided to her, Operator Read prevented a tragedy by
ANGELA READ ...Used Heimlich Maneuver to help distressed child
saving the life of this child. When she’s not saving lives, Read is operating her bus with professionalism and great customer service. She has an excellent attendance record and is well-liked by
her peers.
HART recognizes and
gives special thanks to Op- erator Read for her heroic efforts.
Saturday, March 18 was International Transit Driver Appreciation Day.
PAUL ANTHONY ...Appointed to Moffitt Cancer Center’s National Board of Directors
Bob Griese, Moffitt’s Board of Directors chair and former Dolphins Pro Football Hall of Famer quarterback, expressed gratitude in An- thony joining the Board.
Middleton Graduate Chosen For Pilot Training Program
City Council Seeks Candidates For Citizen Charter Review Commission
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Since childhood, Terence Harris wanted to become a commercial pilot. However, the Tampa native said wasn’t prepared to enter that field.
“I was concentrating on graduating and entering col- lege. I was so focused on get- ting into college that I didn’t think about getting into a school that offered flight school,” Harris said.
After graduating from Middleton High School in 2006, Harris continued his education at Florida State University and earned his de- gree in International Affairs.
Upon completing college, the young man returned to Tampa and became em- ployed. But, his childhood de- sire stayed in the back of his mind.
Harris said while work- ing, he began taking classes. “Flight training is extensive and expensive. I started pay- ing for the classes myself. And then things changed for him.
Recently, Harris was se- lected for a coveted spot in a pilot training program with JetBlue. Entitled the JetBlue Airways Gateway Program, it requires the student to pay for the training and the program reimburses the student upon completion.
The training takes four years. “The JetBlue Airways Gateway Select Program is
TERENCE HARRIS ... Wants to become commercial pilot
designed to train selected cadets with little flight experi- ence to become professional pilots with JetBlue in four years.
Harris began training in 2011 by taking flight lessons at the Tampa Executive and Peter O’Knight Airports. He earned numerous hours, but fell short of gaining his pri- vate pilot’s license.
He also faced obstacles that prevented him from con- tinuing his training. But, in 2016, Harris learned about the Gateway Select Program and decided to apply.
“After a long process of submitting writing samples, tests, interviews, behavioral and skill assessments, I was selected from among 3,000 applicants.
“Since being selected, I have begun a spirited cam- paign to garner the support of his friends and community to aid in the cost of the program.
“The aviation community has a high bar of entry. Too many times the cost of train- ing deters many people from pursuing their aviation dream. If I am successful, I wanttodomyparttopayit forward to someone else to enter the aviation community because I understand how difficult it can be,” Harris said.
In keeping with that train of thought, Harris said he wants to give back to his com- munity. He is currently hav- ing a fundraiser to raise the $80,000 he needs to com- plete the training. He is de- pending on the community to contribute to donate to his success by donating to his fundraising account.
If he meets his fundraising goal, Harris “pledges to pro- vide a $10,000 aviation schol- arship to a deserving young high school or college student towards obtaining their own private pilot’s license,” he said.
The 28-year-old is the fa- ther of two and enjoys spend- ing time with family, fishing and flying.
Harris is asking mem- bers of the community to visit his webpage and to help him closer to realizing his dream and to donate to the Journey to JetBlue at www.go- fundme.com/journeytojet- blue; or at fundraising campaign(www.journeytojet- blue.com).
Members of City Council are currently seeking candi- dates to serve on the Char- ter Review Commission Citizens interested in seek- ing appointment must be residents and registered electors of the City of Tampa.
These positions are vol- untary. Individuals being appointed to serve on the Charter Review Commission serve without compensa- tion. Individuals being ap- pointed will be required to file financial disclosure.
The deadline for sub- mission of applications is 5:00 p.m. on Monday- April 3, 2017 in the Of- fice of the City Clerk, Old City Hall, 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Tampa, Florida.
If an applicant is not se- lected as a full member of the Charter Review Com-
mission, you may have the option of serving as an alter- nate member. If the candi- date is willing to serve as an alternate member, indicate that on the application.
Applications are avail- able in the Office of the City Clerk, Old City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., Third Floor, Tampa, Florida and are also available on the City of Tampa’s website at: http://www.tampagov.net/ city-clerk/info/boards-and- commissions 2.
The application can be completed on-line and can be submitted via U. S. Mail, fax, or e-mail. Directions for submission are listed on the application.
For more information, contact the Office of the City Clerk at (813) 274-7077 or contact Martin Shelby, Council Attorney, at (813) 274-8131.
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