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Meeting To Discuss New Football Team Planned
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
A meeting to discuss the creation of a new football team under the Unity American Youth League has been planned. The meeting will take place on Thursday, February 26th, 7 p.m. It will be held at the NFL YET Center, corner of E. Lake Avenue and N. 34th Street.
Orlando Gudes, Unity American Youth Football League Regional Director said, “We are inviting parents to come out and ask questions. We are also looking for two new Commissioners, and coaches for both football and cheerleaders.
“My plan this year is to get
ORLANDO GUDES Unity AYF Southeast Regional Director
exposure for the older kids. We want to take them to Washing- ton, D. C., or New York to play a pre-season game against an
AYF team. We want to show- case our kids and their tal- ents,” Gudes said.
He said several changes have taken place recently that will affect the league. The date of birth requirement has changed from December 31st to July 31st to allow some kids who are coming of age to play.
The Under Armor Youth All-Star Game is returning to the bay area, and 14-year-olds will be allowed to play.
Gudes said the Unity AYF may expand to include 4 or 5 teams this year and they are recruiting players for all age groups.
Anyone interested in ob- taining additional information may contact Gudes at (813) 842-0157.
Elderly Woman Killed In Accident Identified
The Florida Highway Patrol has identified a 64-year-old woman killed last week as she attempted to cross the street. The accident occurred on N. Florida Avenue, south of Con- nie Avenue around 5:30 p.m.
A spokesperson for the Florida Highway Patrol, said Ms. Mary Greenshields, of Livingston, United Kingdom was the woman who reportedly
walked into the path of a 1997 Jeep Cherokee. Ms. Green- shields died at the scene of the accident.
Taylor Helton, 18, of Tampa, was traveling in the outside lane on Florida Avenue when the accident occurred.
Helton or his passenger, Erin Marie Revette, 18, of Tampa, did not report any in- juries.
Funeral Services Planned For Retired Deputy
Funeral services for Mr. LaMarcus Larry, Sr., 87, will be held on Saturday, Feb- ruary 28th. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m., at St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church.
Mr. Larry was one of eight African Americans hired by the Tampa Police Depart- ment in 1954. He remained at the department for 21 years, retiring in 1975.
In August 1975, Mr. Larry began a second career in law enforcement when he was hired by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office as a Jail Deputy. During his tenure with that agency, Mr. Larry served
as a Bailiff and as a Detention Deputy. He retired on July 31, 1994.
Mr. Larry also served a tour of duty in the military dur- ing the Korean War and was honorably discharged. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bobbie M. Larry, son, David F. Larry, and other family members and friends.
The Shriner’s and Masonic Ceremonial Rites for Mr. Larry will take place on Friday at New Rising Star M. B. Church, 1509 E. North Bay Street.
Ray Williams Funeral Home is in charge of handling arrangements.
Nurses To Be Recognized At Black History Month Luncheon
DR. FLORENCE HOWELL PARRA
The Black Nurses of Hills- borough County Historical Or- ganization, Inc. will host its Annual Scholarship Luncheon Celebration on Saturday, Feb- ruary 28, 2015, 12:30-3 p. m. The luncheon will be held at the Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 N. Central Ave.
The theme of the luncheon is “The Plight of Black Nurses in Hillsborough County: What A Difference A Day Makes.”
The speakers are Atty. Leon Jones, a criminal de- fense lawyer with over 20 years experience, who will speak on Legal Matters; and Dr. Florence Howell Parra, who will speak on Bib- lical Matters.
Rev. Pauline Cole is founder of the Black Nurses of Hillsborough County Histori- cal Organization, Inc.
ROSE MCKINZY CAMBRIDGE
Three area nurses will be among those who will be hon- ored at the luncheon. They are: Dr. Florence Howell Parra, Rosa McKinzy Cambridge and Thelma McGruder.
A former Registered Nurse, Dr. Parra has a Master’s De- gree in Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary. She earned the Ph.D. in Education from the University of South Florida. Dr. Parra has served as the Clergy for the Florida United Methodist Conference. She has traveled the world. She currently serves as clergy on cruise ships.
As founder and pastor of The Grace of God Ministries and Church, Dr. Parra is the widow of Joseph Parra and has 2 sons – Joel (Heather) and Jamal Howell, and 2
THELMA MCGRUDER
grandchildren, Judah and Josiah.
Rosa McKinzy Cam- bridge is the President of the National Black Nurses Associ- ation, Tampa Bay Chapter. Mrs. Cambridge received an A. S. degree in Pre-Med from Gibbs Jr. College, attended FAMU School of Nursing. She was one of 4 of the chartered class of Nursing at Hillsbor- ough Community College, where she earned an A. S. de- gree, before going on to the University of Tampa where she earned the BSN degree and also took several Master classes at UT.
Although retired, Nurse Cambridge collaborates with several community partners to alleviate healthcare disparity.
The widow of Bruce R. Cambridge, she is the mother of 7 children.
Mrs. Thelma Mc- Gruder has traveled many states as a military wife. She was employed at Tampa Gen- eral Hospital for 27 years, where she was manager over the Phlebotomy Department and instructor to the lab tech- nicians. Her talents as a leader helped facilitate the opening of two off-site clinics for Tampa General Hospital.
She is the mother of 4 chil- dren.
Board Of Governors Unanimously Approves USF Medical School
Last week, the Florida Board of Governors unanimously ap- proved the relocation of the re- quest made by the University of South Florida to build a new medical school and heart insti- tute. The structure will be lo- cated in downtown Tampa at the intersection of Meridian and Channelside.
The facility will bear the name of Morsani College of Medicine-Heart Institute. The state will provide $17 million for the new structure and part of the $62 million multi-year re- quest.
Governor Rick Scott and Florida Legislators must still ap- prove the request before it be- comes a reality. If approved, it will be an anchor for the plans of Jeff Vinik, owner of Tampa Bay Lightning. Vinik is also a partner of the University of South Florida. Vinik has do- nated the land where the struc- ture will be built.
The City of Tampa and Com- munity Redevelopment Agency have committed funding to re- store the surrounding street grid and make needed infrastructure improvements to support the
area’s redevelopment.
Mayor Bob Buckhorn
said, “Thanks to the support of the Florida Board of Governors, we can say with confidence that the University Of South Florida Morsani School Of Medicine and the USF Heart Institute will call downtown Tampa home.
“This is a big, bold collabo- ration. It takes imagination, public and private financial commitment, and tenacity to see a vision as dynamic as this through to fruition. And, it’s be- cause of the University of South Florida’s continued commit- ment to academic excellence that building them a new facility with immediate access to Tampa General Hospital and our urban core is the right choice.
“In only a few years, USF teachers, researchers, and stu- dents will join thousands of resi- dents and tens of thousands of office workers in downtown Tampa – walking to and from the office, enjoying dinner or drinks along the waterfront, walking along the Riverwalk, and so much more.”
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