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The Weight Of Waiting During The Quarantine
LAKELAND - Waiting creates a weight few cit- izens are speaking of, but many are experienc- ing. Since the Coron- avirus shutdown, our nation entered a quar- antine like we have not known in our modern history.
Cancelled events, physical space between one person to another, wearing a mask or a cloth covering your face, working from home, closing K-12 Schools and Institutions of Higher Education to switch to online classes, visiting love ones by electronic devices; all in an attempt to stay safe and healthy. With self- quarantine strategies in place, the spread of COVID-19 appears to be stabilizing but it’s still a
major concern.
During this time it
isn’t easy to sit and wait to return to some type of normalcy. It has not taken long to feel the multiple degrees of weight placed on fami- lies within. For many families, it is the lack of funds and personal con- tact. The weight comes in the form of depres- sion and frustration en- tering a person's mind.
My prayer is the lead- ers on Capitol Hill will use the resources to fund a vaccine, revamp- ing health systems, and making mental health options readily avail- able. Our nation needs a response to the weight of the wait during this national crisis.
DR. SHANDALE TER- RELL
May Birthday Celebrants
Happy Birthday to past and present Villagers cele- brating this month. Litha Beckles, 5/3; Antoinette Smith-Doughty and Edna Wilkerson, 5/5; Vanessa Siplin-Williams, 5/8; Bernese Reese and Elouise Griffin, 5/11; Blair Daniels, 5/17; Wanda Smith-McKenzie, 5/18; Ryan McCall, Sr. and Rhonda Williams, 5/23; Carolyn Underwood- Fogg, 5/26; Carla Chris- tine Phillips, 5/28; and Elizabeth McMillan, 5/31.
Sick And Shut-Ins
We continue to lift up our fellow Villagers and friends in prayer: Mary Hobley, Marion Washington, Oliva Darby, Gwendola Small, Hilrie Kemp, Jr., Clennie McCray, Elouise Griffin, Thelma Single- ton, Catherine Clark, Nina Small, Rudolph Tol- bert, Lillian Tolbert, Henrietta Sanders, and Shirley Griffin.
Happy Anniversary
Congratulations on cele-
brating 22 years of together- ness goes out to Ronnie and Teisha (Davison) John- son. Wishing you many more!
Happy Anniversary to Larry and Yolanda Potts as they celebrated another year on 4/26. Continued blessings on your marriage.
Progress Village Foundation $$$ Scholar- ship Application High School Seniors In Progress Village
If you are College bound or planning to attend a Tech- nical school after graduation it is now time to pick up your application for our Commu- nity Scholarship Program. Applications are due May 3, 2020.
Any student living in Progress Village for the past 5 years and is in the 9th through 12th grade may re- ceive $25.00 for each time they made the Honor Roll during this school year.
In addition, graduating seniors can receive $100 cash. If you have any ques- tions about the monies for Honor Roll, Graduation or the Scholarship money, you
may call Mrs. Lois C. S. Bowers at 813-677-6438 or Mrs. Linda Washington at 813-741- 3604.
Check out the Progress Village Foundation website and Facebook page for Schol- arship information. www.progressvillagefounda- tion.org.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
New COVID-19 testing sites are open in Hillsbor- ough County. New testing sites at several community re- source centers in the county have been opened. If you’re experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, call (813) 272- 5900 to pre-register and schedule an appointment. In- surance is not required and testing is free. Stay Safe by Staying in Place ***Wear masks***
Follow the guidelines given by our local, state and national leaders, such as stay- ing home, washing your hands frequently, and prac- ticing social distancing.
Any senior citizens need- ing someone to go grocery shopping for them, please contact Linda Washington at (813) 741-3604 for more information.
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Call your news for Progress Village and sur- rounding areas to Linda Washington, (813) 741- 3604.
Important Updates On Services Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus
Reemployment Assistance Applications
If you need printed appli- cations, the following li- braries will have exclusive drive–thru service of distrib- uting and collecting reem- ployment applications, Monday – Friday, 9:30 a. m. – 5 p. m.
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library,
3910 S. Manhattan Ave., in Tampa
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa
Closures
Due to the continuing health and safety concerns surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19), the library will be closed until further notice.
• Book drops are closed and not accepting returns or do- nated items at this time.
Hillsborough County Public Libraries do not charge late fines on materials that are overdue.
• We are working to ensure that the library is contribut- ing to the safety and well- being of the community.
Call with your library ques- tions - 813-273-3652. You can also follow on Facebook for the latest library informa- tion - @TampaHillsLib.
Visit the Library From Home
The library is always open from the comfort of your home to download a book, read a magazine, enjoy storytime, take an online class, stream movies, videos and music.
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