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Veterans Get Home Repaired By Business, Organization
Members of the Cruse family outside their West Tampa home: Vincent Cruse, Ira Cruse, Herbert Cruse, Anthony Cruse, Daria Cruse, Anaya Cruse and JaQuez Polite. (Photograph by BRUNSON)
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay partnered with Home Depot to repair the home of West Tampa veter- ans, Ira and Anthony Cruse. The home where the young men grew up and con- tinue to live is at 1735 Walnut St.
According to Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay, the Cruse brothers are among 4 generations of veterans. Ira, who served in the Army Re- serves, is the main caretaker
of his twin brother, An- thony, who served in Viet- nam and currently suffers with health issues.
The brothers’ father served in World War II and their grandfather served in World War I. Ira’s son is a U. S. Marshal who served in Bosnia.
Many parts of the resi- dence were considered un- safe, so the volunteer project would enable the brothers to live in a safe and healthy en-
vironment.
More than 80 Home
Depot associates joined Re- building Together Tampa Bay to install new windows, blinds and exterior doors; paint the interior and com- plete various landscaping tasks.
The project at the Cruse home last month was one of several the partners did for veterans between September 1 and Veterans Day, Novem- ber 11th.
Winners Of Election Share Comments And Goals
MS. TAMARA SHAMBURGER ... Won School Board District 5
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
The General Election of 2016 resulted in some incum- bents returning to their elected positions. However, first-time candidates will fill other elected offices.
Locally, the Hillsborough County School District will wel- come two new members. Ms. Tamara Shamburger, who defeated businessman Joe Robinson, will represent the District 5 Seat. She is replacing Mrs. Doretha Edgecomb, who decided not to seek re-elec- tion after serving three consec- utive terms.
Ms. Shamburger said, “I'd like to thank everyone for their vote and confidence in al- lowing me to be the voice of Dis- trict 5. There's no greater pleasure than to serve the com- munity in such a powerful way by providing a child with a solid education to prepare them for the future.
“It's my goal to help create a pathway that will allow every student to manifest their excel-
DARRYL ROUSON
... Is the new State Senator, District 19
lence. We all know the problems facing the District cannot be solved overnight, but I'm opti- mistic that together, as a com- munity, we can get things going in the right direction. I look for- ward to fostering productive re- lationships and contributing to
the growth of our community.” The swearing in ceremony will take place on November 22,
2016, at noon.
On the state level, State
Rep. Darryl Rouson defeated John Houman to become the representative for the State Sen- ate District 19 Seat. State Rep. Rouson is replacing State Senator Arthenia Joyner, who could not seek re-election due to term limits.
Darryl Rouson said, “The Primary was hard fought be- tween good candidates, but we prevailed by working hard and following a focused strategy.
“I am excited about the op- portunity to serve, at the next level, the residents and con- stituents of Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. I am grateful to the voters and ready to work hard.”
USF Alzheimer’s Institute And Memory Disorders Clinic To Offer Free Memory Screenings
The University of South Florida Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute and the Department of Psychiatry Memory Disorders Clinic will offer free, confidential mem- ory screenings and informa- tion about memory loss.
The screenings will take place on Thursday, Novem- ber 17th, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., during a Brain Health Fair at the Institute, 4001 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa, FL 33613. Reserva- tions are required.
To register for the Brain Health Fair, visit EventBrite or call (813) 396-0722 to schedule an appointment for a memory screening.
Qualified professionals will administer memory screenings, which consist of a series of questions and tasks, and provide educational ma-
terials about memory con- cerns, brain health and care- giving.
Screening results are not a diagnosis, and individuals with below-normal scores or who have concerns are en- couraged to pursue a full medical examination.
In addition to memory screenings, community members will have access to free health screenings, in- cluding blood pressure checks, medication reviews with a clinical pharmacist from the USF College of Pharmacy, and hearing screenings provided by the USF Department of Commu- nication Sciences and Disor- ders.
The USF Parkinson’s Dis- ease and Movement Disor- ders Center, (6th floor of the institute) will offer free
tremor screenings from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (by ap- pointment only).
Free flu shots will be available by the USF Depart- ment of Internal Medicine (while supplies last). The Byrd Institute will also offer informative presentations on early signs of memory loss, nutrition and brain health, and cognitive training.
Anyone concerned about memory changes, with a fam- ily history of Alzheimer’s dis- ease, or who wants a memory check now for future com- parison may benefit from a screening. Warning signs of dementia include forgetting names and events, asking repetitive questions, loss of verbal or written skills, con- fusion over daily routines, and erratic mood swings.
Organization To Giveaway 3,000 Turkeys And Food Boxes For Thanksgiving
Winners’ Worship Center, a non-denominational church, is making preparation to feed approximately 3,000 families in the Tampa Bay. The event, known as the “Day of Thanks” will take place on Saturday, November 19th at 11605 N. Nebraska Ave, Tampa, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Registration for the food distribution is still under way and can be completed online at www.imawinner.org or by completing an ap- plication during Winners’ office and service hours. The deadline to register is Thursday, November 16th.
The congregation, community businesses and other organiza- tions are joining forces with Pastors Robert and Brenda Fruster, of Winners’ Worship Center to prepare to serve those in need for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The ministry feeds 100 to 200 individuals that are homeless or in need of a food basket for their family on a weekly basis.
In addition to giving away enough turkeys to meet their goal of 3,000 families, there will be free carnival rides, haircuts, medical attention, social services information, housing options and Medi- caid advice for the elderly. Families in attendance will have a chance to win their utility bills paid for one month and free prepaid cell phones.
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