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Dear Girlfriend, I saw your post on Facebook that you are thinking about having a Valentine’s Day Affair. One thing I’ve heard is that you throw great parties. So please count me in if it is for singles. I am ready to meet someone new. How much does it cost and What’s the attire? The Valentines Vixen Dear Valentines Vixen, My parties are for everyone. Some of my friends are single and some are married and I have invited them all to insure we have a great time and no one is left alone on this holiday of love anymore. With that being said it doesn’t matter if you are married single, divorced or widowed. It doesn’t matter if you are Gay straight or confused as long as you carry yourself respectfully and you are dressed appropriately you are welcome to my events. You just need to show up dressed Valentines sharp with a fun loving spirit. I learned a long time ago that I don’t know as much as I thought I did and that you cant judge a book by it’s cover. Also our God is so magnificent I would hate to get to the pearly gates and find out I have been wrong about so many things that I can’t get in. So I decided to live by the scripture “Be Ye not the judge.” The admission is free because this affair is actually the single release party for R Anthony of the Voice and J lyric. So we would like you to have funds for purchasing their singles. Also, we want our guest to use their money to purchase food, drinks and treats to insure themselves a great evening. Therefore, food vendors will be present, KAY’S Chicago Style Chicken and Fish will be out here selling baskets of chicken, fish, french fries and onion rings. Archies Barbecue and Catering will be selling delicious healthy inexpensive dinner plates. We will also have SheLisa Cakes in Cups selling her treats for only $2. Who knows you may win some tickets to an up coming event enabling you to create a fun date night. Furthermore, I believe it’s smart for single folk to hang with happily married folk because they are more likely to be willing to introduce you to someone who desires to be in a serious relationship as well. When single ladies hang with other single ladies they have a tendency to compete for the same man. For more information on my Valentines affair See Ad on the back cover of the newspaper.
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Chronicles of a Sun Goddess Hello, My loves! In this months edition, I want to share with you some instate travel destinations that are sure to please. During this time of year, there’s usually a “lull in travel” that occurs between January and March. The peak holiday season has come and gone and Spring Break is not until the end of March. So what does one do during this time? Might I suggest a Weekend Staycation or “staycay.” As Floridians, we are blessed to live in a state that boasts ample getaway opportunities for adults, couples and families. Below are two of my favorites that’s located on the Atlantic Coast of the state. 1. St. Augustine~The Oldest City in the United States St. Augustine is rich with history and plenty of activities for all ages. Additionally, its only a 3 hour drive from Tampa and is easily accessible via I75N, I-4E and I-95N. Parking is $2.50/hour and is payable at parking meters or pay stations. While there, be sure to visit the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park. This place is AWESOME! The park is open daily from 9 a.m. To 5 pm and admission is $25.99/adults and $14.99 for children ages 3-11. For more information, visit their website at: www.alligatorfarm.com You may also want to visit the Lightner Museum or the Castillo de San Marcos, a 17th century Spanish stone fortress.
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2. Daytona Beach~Home of the Daytona 500 NASCAR Race Daytona Beach is another destination that is 2 ½ hours from Tampa via FL-417 Toll N and I-4E. In addition to the pier and International Speedway, there are historical sites that are also worth visiting. The Jackie Robinson Memorial Ball Park located at 105 East Orange Avenue, is where Jackie Robinson played his first game in 1946. For more information, visit: www.daytonacubs.com Another historical place of interest is the Mary McLeod Bethune House located at 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974. Lastly, no trip to Daytona Beach would be complete without a visit to the Tanger Outlet, located at 1100 Cornerstone Blvd. Be sure to check out my Chronicles of a Sungoddess Facebook page, where I’ve begun posting “Travel Tips Tuesday.” For those of you interested in travel, let Sundial Travels make your travel dreams a reality. I can be reached at: jackiewithsundialtravels@gmail.com or 727.401.4382. Stay Safe & Happy Travels, ~The Sungoddes
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You Heard It From Me
By Daryl Johnson
Celebrating Life and Love with Bythewoods
What a blessing the Bythewoods have been in our lives. Dr. Craig Bythewood was part of the village at Bible Based. We are sincerely grateful for the role he played. As a matter of fact, I even think he wrote a letter of recommendation for one of our children to go to college. One year when we announced that we were hosting our Power Couples Ball, the Bythewoods were the first ones to write the check, not just for one, but for two tables. That gave us the confidence to go full speed ahead. This past weekend was an opportunity for us to show our gratitude and to join in their birthday celebrations and so we did. Family and friends joined Dr. Craig and Lisa Bythewood for her 50th and his 51st Birth-
day Ball at the Chic Venue on couple to arrive. Fletcher in Tampa. It was fabuAnd Arrive they did! Dr. lous to say the least. The invita- Craig came in with a gold and tion itself was a black satin box White sequin dinner jacket and that immediately shouted, I’M his Kappa Kane, all I could PRETTY and IMPORTANT, say was “go Nupe.” He did evOPEN ME!!! So of course, I ery dance imaginable and even went to show my wife, Tampa hit a split. He took us strolling Bay Tammy. I asked, “who do down memory lane, rememyou think this is, sending such bering how it was but thanka fancy box.” Her reply was “I ing God for how it is. Then his don’t know, open it up and let’s lovely Queen, Mrs. Lisa Bysee!” thewood strolls in from another The satin box opened to a clear door, catching us all off guard engraved invitation to VIPs. Ah wearing matching gold and seshucks now, it was as if we had quin pants fitting all her curves. been invited to the King’s Ball. I must say she was bad Like When we arrived to the venue an angel with wings, the queen it was adorned in white draped floated across the floor to meet lace and sparkling lights. We her King and her song was “I were served champagne and don’t dance, I make money hor’s d’oeuvres in the courtyard moves.” After a routine togethand then lead into venue as we er the ball officially begun. waited for the dashing power How one celebrates their life Go to n-touchnews.com to see more photos
and love says a lot about who they are. Well the Bythewoods of Tampa Florida did it fabulously. Tammy and I felt honored to be on the guest list. The Bythewoods have known each other since teens as they both went to Jefferson High School in Tampa although he was a year ahead of her. He matriculated on to Howard University and continued on to get his PHD in Finance at the University of South Florida. They have seven children between the two of them along with five grandchildren. They are active in the community and are great parents to the nest. Congratulations and Happy Birthday to such a great Power Couple. FYI: The Power Couples Ball is Saturday, September 29th 2018 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa.
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THAP Meeting Tackles Community Issues Rev. Derrick Blue, CEO of THAP and Charles Young Jr, CFO, met with Captain Calvin Johnson, Lee Burcaw, Pastor James Williams of the Rock COGIC, Lesa Sims of Eckerd Kids, Joel Barnham, Levorna WIlliams, and concerned citizens who are affectionately called THE VILLAGE met to discuss connecting Tampa Police Department with the community businesses and churches. The goal is to come up with a holistic approach to community development by addressing housing needs, law enforcement, to engaging the church to creating a working model that can be transferred to
other communities to help eradicate crime, while at the same time, building bridges to develop better relationships with law enforcement. The business and church community will focus on the next
generation of children to change perception of law enforcement and the children themselves. Providing solutions to conversations that were started and never finished. No longer will we start to talk about issues and
never take action. The closed group will meet monthly. One initiative is to start a needs assessment beginning at Mohawk Street in Tampa, using a grant that has been in place the past 12 years with and through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Commitments . Another initiative made by law enforcement is to get out and make themselves available to help the community with needs, such as painting houses, cleaning empty lots, etc. “We want a true master plan for North East Tampa” said Rev. Derrick Blue
Sheffield Real Estate NEW FYI SERIES AIRS on Thursdays 10pm ET/ Retired Major League Baseball player, Gary Sheffield and his wife Grammy-nominated gospel singer, DeLeon Sheffield, has a new reality TV Show. The show follows her and her family as she manages her fast-growing real estate business, all while raising a family. As a wife, mother to three young boys, and co-owner of a busy and bustling luxury real estate agency, balancing family and a successful career is no easy feat. However, DeLeon handles the chaos with poise, strength and definitely some laughs along the way!
DeLeon and her outspoken business partner, Debbie, who happens to be her mother assist upscale clients find their dream homes in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. The premiere episode aired November 30 2017 at 10pm Eastern Time with professional poker player, John and his fiancé Monique looking for a home. With John’s party lifestyle and Monique’s family friendly visions, the house hunt gets tricky. Another guest client was professional musicians Kim and Aaron who were looking for a funky, mid-century home with room for a studio space. To Advertise Call Tammy (813)842-3212 Daryl (813)404-5287 or Music Man (813)514-5030 Page 15
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“Doc, I think I’m in trouble, I swallowed an ice cube 3 days ago and it ain’t come out yet.”
Terminal Illness
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Marital fights
“I’ve had it with your silly remarks about my weight. I’m leaving you!” “But honey, what about our child?” “What child?!” “Oh, so you’re not pregnant?” And thats when the fight started Arguing with the wife is a lot like trying to read the Terms of Use on the internet. In the end you just give up and go “I Agree”.
Couples Chemistry
After a fight, the proton sighs to his electron spouse: “I really don’t know why you always have to be so negative.”
The Adoption
Father: “Son, you were adopted.” Son: “What?! I knew it! I want to meet my biological parents!” Father: “We are your biological parents. Now pack your things, the new ones will pick you up in 20 minutes.”
If I ever go missing, you should put my picture on beer rather than milk bottles. This way, my friends will find me faster.
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A student at a management school came up to a pretty girl and hugged her without any warning. The surprised girl said, “What was that?” The guy smiled at her, “Direct marketing!” The girl slapped him soundly. “What was that?!” said the boy, holding his face.
The Stalkers
I fear my neighbor may be stalking me, she’s been googling my name since last night on her computer. I saw it clearly through my binoculars.
Shocking!
A priests asks the convicted murderer at the electric chair, “Do you have any last requests?” “Yes,” replies the murderer. “Can you please hold my hand?”
Empty Nest
The parents had a conversation about it being time for their adult children to leave. they came up with an idea that may would help them, Wow, honey, I never thought our son would go that far! Yeah, the catapult is really amazing. Go get our daughter!
There’s a spit cup on your bedside table. You have more than one fur coat – all home made. When something should be stored cold, you put it in the shade. You see family reunions as a good chance to meet boys and your mother agrees. You’ve ever had to get financing for a tattoo. You’ve been married three times but your in-laws are still the same people. Preparing a bubble bath involves beans for dinner. Your fridge and you weigh roughly the same. You owe money at the dollar store. The school encourages you to stay away from PTA meetings at your son’s school. You can burp your name.
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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did – in his sleep. Not yelling and screaming like the passengers in his car. Bob Monkhouse Politics: “Poli” a Latin word meaning “many”; and “tics” meaning “bloodsucking creatures”. Robin Williams By all means, marry. If you get a good wife, you’ll become happy; if you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher. Socrates Do you know how to make a dumb person curious?” “No, how?” “I’ll tell you tomorrow.” Are you curious? A jellyfish has existed as a species for 500 million years, surviving just fine without a brain. That gives hope to quite a few people.
The Anniversary
My wife came to me all happy, saying, “Look darling, you got me this 40 years ago on our honeymoon, and it still fits!” I love her so I let it pass. It was a scarf.
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N-TOUCH Reporter, Naayana Johnson school, I volunteer at mylocal library and I am a part of the library’s teen advisory board. This school year is a very exciting year for me, because it is my last year at my current school, before I transition into high school. The high school application process was very stressful, but I was very eager to find out where I would be for the next four years. Finally, after months of patiently waiting, I’ve been accepted to Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School. I am so fortunate to be one of the 100 people accepted, out of approximate 600 applicants. In the future, I plan to attend Florida State University and become an anesthesiologist. The next few years are going to be the ones that are going to bring me closer to my goals.
My name is Naayana Johnson. I am the daughter of Naaman and Trina Johnson. My father works as a finance manager, with Dimmitt Cadillac, and my mother works with Frontier Communications and is also working on earning her real estate license. My parents are always there to support me. Without them, I wouldn’t have the motivation to be the person I am today. I’m in eighth grade, I’m fourteen years old, and I currently attend Trinity School for Children. All throughout middle school, I’ve made the honor roll and have been involved in many after school activities. I am captain of my school’s cheer team this year, after being a member for three years. I’m involved in my school’s annual musical, as well. Outside of
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