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Annual ‘Old School Dance’ Planned
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Each year, the Sickle Cell Association of Hillsborough County seeks to provide con- tinuing education about the illness and help for those af- fected to live with it. The or- ganization will host its Annual Fundraiser in the form of an “Old School Dance” on Saturday, August 5th.
The dance will take place at the American Legion Semi- nole Post, 6918 N. Florida Avenue, from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. All proceeds will benefit Sickle Cell Programs.
Ms. Donna Douglas
said, “Supporting this fundraiser will enable us to continue to educate the com- munity about Sickle Cell Ane- mia, which is one of the most common forms of the Sickle Cell Disease.
“This will be an evening of fun, prizes, and great music. WehaveanewDJ,DJ Swagg this year. He will bring the sounds of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. He will keep you moving like you have never moved before.”
In addition to the new DJ, there will be the “best dressed” contest, and the
Plans for the Annual Larry Family Reunion (The Next Generation United) are now underway. If you are inter- ested in participating in keep- ing our family torch alive, your presence is required at the meetings scheduled on the second Saturday of each month at the Seminole Heights Library, 4711 Central Ave.
The next meeting is Satur- day, August 12, 2017,from4to6p.m.Your participation and cooperation will be deeply appreciated.
If you are related to the Larrys from Thonoto- sassa, Seffner, Brooksville area, this is for you. Please contact Mattie Smith at (813) 453-4941 if you have any questions.
FRANK REDDICK President, Sickle Cell Associa- tion of Hillsborough County
“best dancer” contest. There will also be door prizes, she
said.
A blood disease, Sickle
Cell is a genetic disease with severe symptoms, including pain and anemia. The disease is caused by a mutated ver- sion of the gene that helps make hemoglobin — a pro- tein that carries oxygen in red blood cells.
The results includes low oxygen flow throughout the body, which makes it difficult to breathe; its victims suffer fatigue, strokes, heart dis- ease, and serious damage to their organs. Many victims must also undergo blood
MS. DONNA DOUGLAS Chairperson and Host
transfusions and numerous hospital stays.
Children inherit the dis- ease when both parents are carriers of the trait. The symptoms usually appear in a child around 5 or 6 months of age. The average life span of a person suffering from Sickle Cell Anemia has in- creased to 40 to 60 years of age.
The disease is diagnosed by a blood test.
The dance is being spon- sored by the Sickle Cell Asso- ciation of Hillsborough County. For more informa- tion contact Ms. Douglas at (813) 760-0705.
Tampa Nail Salon Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Shown at the reunion are from left to right Ms. Kym Ansotique Smith, Ms. Lynn Taylor, and Ms. Pam Scott McNair.
6th Portable Shuffleboard Tournament Winners Chosen
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Thirty years ago, the Per- fect 10 Nail Salon opened its doors on N. 40th Street. Re- cently several women with ties to the salon came to- gether for a reunion dinner.
The ladies who came to- gether for the celebration are Ms. Kim Taylor-Mallard, Ms. Lorshawn Vickers Windless, Ms. Lynn Tay- lor, Ms. Ishla Lowman, Ms. Kym Ansotique Smith, Ms. Pam Scott Mc- Nair, and Ms. Portia Davis.
Ms. Taylor-Mallard and Ms. Vickers Windless launched their careers in the nail industry. The shop has weathered the storms as the economy rose and fell during the 3 decades. But, it survived in a very competitive field.
Ms. Taylor-Mallard,
owner of Perfect 10 said, “Good customer service, loyal clients, professionalism, great looking nails and designs, and the networking atmos- phere between clients has helped us to endure for 30 years.”
Since its inception, the salon has mentored and launched the careers of more than a dozen nail technicians, it has survived the influx of Asian salons, and it continues to stay abreast of the latest trends in nails with a wide array of services offered.
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Like all sports, it takes concentration and determi- nation to win. Last Friday, the Ragan Park Shuffleboard Team held their monthly competition. The event was held at the Ragan Park Com- munity Center.
The two first-place win- ners for July, were Ms. Jamie Knox and Ms. Katherine Palmer. The second-place prizes were cap- tured by Ms. Pearl James and Ms. Shirley Thomas.
Steve Scott is the Direc- tor and Trainer for the group of senior citizens who enjoys socializing with and compet- ing against their peers.
Each month, Scott spon- sors the shuffleboard tourna- ments. The first and second place winners each win a gift card.
The teams use temporary or portable shuffleboards to play during the month. Scott
Shown on the front row from left to right are: Ruby Cutler, Spiritual Leader, Steve Scott, Director and Trainer, First Place Winner, Katherine Palmer, Assistant Trainer, and Vonnie Scott. Shown standing from left to right are: Quency Jefferson, Pearl James, Second Place Winner, Percy Everett, Janie Knox, First Place Winner, Debra Moore, and Shirley Thomas, Second Place Winner.
Ms. Portia Davis, left, is shown with the owner, Ms. Kim Taylor-Mallard.
Ms. Taylor-Mallard
said, “We still have clients that want the Black salon experi- ence, want to support and buy Black and love the camaraderie and networking that you can only get in a Black salon, and they keep us relevant.”
The shop is currently lo- cated on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, in the CDC of Tampa, Inc., East Tampa Busi- ness Center. It is just one of the businesses that former CEOs, Ms. Chloe Coney and Ms. Toni Watts, and now CEO Ernest Coney, Jr., men- tored throughout the years.
Ms. Taylor-Mallard at- tributes her success to her clients. “I would like to thank all of the clients who have graced my salon in the past 30 years. This milestone would not be possible without them.”
continues to hope that some- one or some organization will donate a permanent shuffle- board for East Tampa resi- dents. The group currently meets at Ragan Park, 1200 E. Lake Avenue, three times per week.
Scott said he also trains seniors at Williams Park and
Fair Oaks on Thursdays and at Spring Hill on Mondays. All of these facilities have portable shuffleboards as well.
Anyone wishing to learn more about shuffleboard matches or other senior ac- tivities at Ragan Park can call (813) 242-5316.
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