Tampa Celebrates Independence Day

By MARISOL GONZALEZ
Staff Reporter

TAMPA — The Tampa Recreation Dept. and Liaison Richard Henry’s Office combined efforts at Jerry Henry’s property to celebrate this year’s Fourth of July.

The property, known to many as Crazy J’s, was set up with tents, games and traditional Fourth of July foods for everyone from Tampa’s community to enjoy. The adults showed off their skills at the game of horseshoes, while the children cooled off with water balloons and water guns and also took pony rides.

Prizes in horseshoes were awarded for a regular game as well as closest to the pin. Results were as follows: Closest to Pin, Seniors: 1. Peggy Cubis, 2. Maggie Garcia, 3. Susie Henry, 4. Susie Doctor; Women: 1. Linda Storm, 2. Jackie Smith, 3. Alana Henry, 4. Tina Smith; Men: 1. Richard Henry, 2. Jimmy Osceola, 3. Ronnie Doctor, 4. Wilson Bowers. Horseshoes: 1. Debbie Henry/Trish Doctor, 2. Ronnie Doctor/Joanie Henry, 3. Terry Simmons/Nancy Frank, 4. Eric Cypress/Mayra Simmons.

Mayra Simmons, director of Tampa Recreation, helped coordinate the event. She said her favorite part of planning is the satisfaction upon completion.

“Since the Tampa Community is so spread out, these events help our community come together with our families,” Simmons said. “While we visit with everyone we are able to remember our roots as well,”