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Urban Monickers
Free Prom Dresses
at Belle of the Ball
Belle of the Ball Project will provide
free prom dresses and accessories
to in-need high school girls on four
Saturdays this spring starting on
Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m., at its boutique at 1210 Holt
Ave. It will also provide dresses on
April 4 and April 11.
Dresses are available to all in-need,
high school girls for their high school
dances (prom, homecoming, military
ball). They respect the honor system.
No referral letter is necessary.
No appointment needed. A $1 to
$5 donation is requested but not
required.
Donations of dresses and
accessories can also be made at the
site, dates and times listed above.
Large sized dresses are the biggest
need (size 18-26) For 40 other
convenient year-round donation sites
(including all Sun Country Cleaners
locations) and more information
about Belle of the Ball call 1-877-772-
3553 or go to belleoftheballproject.
com.
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Raymond “Ray” David Vaillancourt’s Obituaries
Celebration of Life VANNOSTRAND
JOHN SR., 64, of
On Sunday, March 1, the life of long-
Gulfport, passed
time Gulfport resident Raymond D.
away on March
(Ray) Vaillancourt was celebrated. Ray
4 after a brave
was born September 9, 1930 and died
fight with cancer.
on February 20. Ray and Ginny moved
He was born to
to the Groton Building in Town Shores
parents Raymond
in the 1980s. During his residency,
and Vera VanNostrand on November.
he held the position of president of
30, 1955 in Hartford, CT. John grew
the Groton building. Ray was very up on Lake Garda in Unionville,
proud of the Groton Building and was CT. He attended Farmington High
always looking for ways to improve the and went on to receive a degree in
landscape and building aesthetics. Ray welding. John Sr. is survived by his
had a great sense of humor and was a daughter Michelle VanNostrand,
jokester who loved to pull pranks on his grandson Izaiah VanNostand and his
neighbors. One evening he heard that son John VanNostrand Jr. and wife
some of the ladies in the building were Katy, as well as many other loved
planning a slumber party. He showed ones including his three brothers
up in his PJs to join them around 10 Raymond, Thomas and William.
p.m.! Of course, his wife Ginny was He was predeceased by his sister
always a great sport when he was pranking friends! Sallyann, and both his parents.
Ray was always active in Gulfport activities and charities. He donated In 2008 John Sr. moved to Florida
ukuleles to underprivileged children in Gulfport, provided them music and where he was well known for his
offered free lessons so they would learn to appreciate music. He was the first kindness. John Sr. was a beach and
person to step up and contribute when he attended a fundraiser at O’Maddy's motorcycle enthusiast. He spent
or to help someone in need. Helping others brought him great joy. In December a great portion of his free time at
2018, Ray purchased more than 20 bicycles for Gulfport’s underprivileged Fort Desoto Beach with his beloved
children. He and Jennifer Rockholt-Kimbrell proceeded to distribute the bikes girlfriend Missi Owings, and riding
to the children at the Gulfport Athletic Club. his Harley Davidson Road King. John
Sunday’s celebration of life was attended by many of his friends and neighbors. departs this world very loved and will
Everyone shared stories and good times. Many of the stories involved pranks be dearly missed. No services will be
he played on them. They also had a symbolic military service for him at the held in Connecticut; at a later time
Gulfport Veterans Park. Adam Miller (Air Force) and Bill Miller (Marines) family and friends will be invited to
discussed his military service in the Army and explained the meaning of the Fort Desoto Beach to remember him.
stars and stripes of the flag, along with the Army creed. The service flag was •••
unfolded, folded and presented to his nephew, Peter Vaillancourt. "Taps" sent
Ray home.
22 Gabber March 12 - March 18, 2020
Beta Sigma Phi 2019-2020 School Year Child Care Program
Happenings Ongoing registrations for the 2019-2020 continue for the School Year Child
Care Program for children who are in Kindergarten thru age 14.
The Ways and Means Committee
Bus transportation is available from Pasadena Fundamental, Bear Creek
will host a Dine to Donate event on
Elementary, Gulfport Elementary and Douglas Jamerson Elementary. Program
Thursday, March 12 from 4 to 8 p.m.
hours are until 5:30 p.m. with extended hours available until 6 p.m. for an extra
at the Village Inn on Bay Pines Blvd.
charge.
All proceeds will assist with Sunshine
The Recreation Center announces the sponsorship of the “Afterschool Nutrition
City Council's service projects. No
Program”, a subcomponent of the Child Care Food Program. In accordance with
coupons are required, just come and
the Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is
enjoy a delicious meal and help with
prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
our Ways and Means efforts.
age, or disability. Hours of registration are Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Service Committee will be
Packets are available at the Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S. Please call
visiting the Dolphin's View Health
893-1068 for more information.
and Rehab on Friday, March 13 at 2
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p.m. to deliver sugarless cookies to
each of the residents.
The Ways and Means Committee
will hold a Bunco Party on Saturday,
March 14 from 1-3 p.m. in the card
room in the Magnolia Clubhouse
at Five Towns. The cost is $10 and
anyone interested should contact
Karen Toth. Chairman at 743-7232
before March 6. There is a limit of 50
participants.
Sunshine City Council's Executive
Board will meet on Tuesday, March
17 at the home of Joyce Powell at 7
p.m. The regular council meeting
will be held on Monday, March
23 at Clearview Adult Education
Center at 7:30 p.m. All Incoming
and Outgoing Chapter Presidents
and Representatives are to attend.
At this meeting, the Council's Ideal
Sister and Woman of the Year will
be elected – to be announced at the
Founder's Day Luncheon in April.
The nominating committee for
the officers for the 2020-2021 year
will selected from the incoming
presidents/representatives.
Sunshine City Council will host
the Annual Beta Sigma Phi State
Convention on May 15 to 17 at the
St. Petersburg Hilton Downtown.
The theme of this year's convention
is "Look Into the Future..." For more
information, please contact Sharon
Ingram, Chairman at 727-321-2849.
Committees are busy working on all
aspects of the convention.
Beta Sigma Phi is a social and
cultural women's organization.
Sunshine City Council has eight
chapters of various degrees and
members of all ages. For more
information contact First Vice
President, Joyce Powell at 727-393-
8547.
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Gulfport Toastmasters: Empowering the People By Laura Mulrooney No two meetings are alike when the Gulfport Toastmasters meet up every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S. “Toastmasters, it’s not just about learning how to speak in public but how to listen,” said Gulfport Toastmaster President Brian Wilson. “The speaker is trying to engage the audience, but to engage we need to be good listeners,” continued Wilson. “We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.” Each meeting features a different speaker who is attempting to climb the Toastmasters ladder. On Wednesday, February 5, Gulfport Toastmasters hosted John Watkis, whose speech was titled “How to Monica Codrey addresses the audience during the February 26 meeting, giving her final speech make your speech music to their as part of her high-performance leadership tasks. Codrey took what she considered a boring ears.” topic and kept the room laughing and engaged for a full seven minutes. Codrey believes she “Can you take the power of music has done a full 180 since joining Toastmasters, going from shy and reserved to one of Gulfport and turn it into a speech?” asked Toastmaster’s most outgoing members. Watkis. “A speech is meant to be written for the ear, with highs and lows.” Watkis had the ear of the audience from the start, his voice deep, his words fluid and melodic. A few weeks later, Wednesday, February 26, the club hosted a reunion. Members of old, members of now, and future members came together to listen to Robin and Wes Riddell and Monica Codrey reach another goal. As fun as it may seem, the speakers are critiqued. But the rules are simple and the evaluators are peers. Four club members are chosen on a rotating basis every week. One grammarian, one “ah” counter, one timer and one general evaluator. “We’re learning, growing and giving feedback,” said alumni Kelly Wright. The Toastmaster’s mission? “We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.” 24 Gabber March 12 - March 18, 2020
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