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Organizations Unite To Host 30th
Popular Educator To Be Laid To Rest Saturday
Annual Back To School Event
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
For several years a Tampa businesswoman has provided free services for school-aged children. She was able to ac- complish this task working in conjunction with several other organizations.
This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Annual Back To School Event. Ms. Dianne Hart, a Tampa busi- ness owner and political can- didate, has joined forces with the East Tampa Business & Civic Association, Ethel’s Heart, The COACH Founda- tion, and Stacy Burgess, of Straight Request to offer the free services again this year.
On Sunday, August 7th, be- ginning at 8 a.m., boys will re- ceive haircuts. The services will be provided by Eric Barr, of Joey’s Barbershop. Barbers Rashaad Fennell, Cory, Rick, and Carla Clemmons will donate their time.
The following day, Mon- day, August 8th, Ms. Hart, along with stylists Derick Levy, Tina Morrell-Ses- sions, Toccara Morrell Cheryl Phillips, Rose Dixon, and Veda Virgil will provide services for the girls.
Both events will take place at Miss Dee’s World of Beauty, 3913 North Tampa Street.
Ms. Hart said everyone must register to receive the services because walk-ins will
MS. DIANNE HART ... Owner of Miss Dee’s World Of Beauty
not receive the services. The recipients must also be school aged, entering grades 1-12.
“We believe if all children have the school supplies this is the first step to feeling pre- pared for school and feeling good about themselves. It will remove some of the obstacles. We understand that it takes more than just schools sup- plies, hairdos, and uniforms to educate our children.
“This year, we are also fo- cusing on grandparents rais- ing their grandchildren and children of incarcerated par- ents. We realize there is a huge need for the hair services,” Ms. Hart said.
She further stated that everyone has something to give, whether it is school sup- plies, clothing, money, or time. She is encouraging anyone who wants to volunteer to con- tact her.
To register for the services contact Ms. Hart at (813) 748-0952 or (813) 391-8319.
BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor
Mrs. Lorretta Cottman
spent nearly 40 years in the Hillsborough County School System. However, when she retired in 2007, life did not slow down. As a matter of fact, she at once stated, ‘I’m busier now than before.’ That was because after retiring from the School District, Mrs. Cottman involved her- self in her church, sorority and other organizations she was a member of.
Mrs. Cottman slipped away to her heavenly home on Monday, July 25, 2016. Her daughter, Alexa proudly says, “...it was her time and my dad (Alexander Cottman) missed her.”
Funeral services are set for Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 11 a. m. at 34th Street Church of God, 3000 N. 34th St.
A 1961 graduate of Mid- dleton High School, Mrs. Cottman, affectionately known at “Chop-Chop,” earned a degree in Business Education from Bethune- Cookman University. Her love of Bethune-Cookman
MRS. LORRETTA COTTMAN “Chop-Chop”
carried over to her member- ship as a life member of the alumni association.
Her dedication to students led her to become a Business Education teacher at both Plant City and King High Schools. Her employment did not only include instructing, but she served as the Student Government, Inter-Organiza- tional Council and Leadership Advisor for over 20 years as a mentor, coach and guide to students, whether she taught them or not.
Mrs. Cottman was a life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for more than 40 years in various roles. She
was a Charter Member of the Tampa Metropolitan Alum- nae Chapter, where she served on multiple commit- tees. She was the past Treas- urer and most recently the Treasurer of the Delta Torch Foundation.
Mrs. Cottman was also a life member of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. for more than 10 years where she served in various roles. Her most recent role was as Pres- ident of the Tampa Bay West Central Florida Chapter.
Finally, Mrs. Cottman was a life member of many other organizations such as the National Council of Negro Women, the National Associ- ation for the Advancement of Colored People, and the Florida Agriculture and Me- chanical University Alumni Association. Her member- ships also extended to the Order of Eastern Stars.
She was a faithful member of Thirty-Fourth Street Church of God where she served as President of the Usher Board and was a mem- ber of the Guiding Light Min- istry. (See Funeral Notices)
Free Workshop On Social Media
The Tampa Bay Black Her- itage Festival will hold a free workshop for business owners and provide professional knowledge to participants on start-up businesses, how to grow your business, the proper steps on how to invest in your- self, your company and your employees.
The workshop will be held on Saturday, July 30 2016, from10A.M.to12P.M.,atthe Entrepreneur Collaborative Center (ECC), 2101 East Palm Avenue (Ybor City), Tampa, 33605.
The doors will open at 9:30 A. M. Free parking is across the street in the Hillsborough
County Sheriff’s Office parking
lot.
Harland Henry and
Leighton Kyler are the fea- tured guests.
This workshop is the sec- ond in a series of five spon- sored by the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival and hosted by the ECC of Tampa.
Participants in this work- shop will be eligible to receive free services by the advisory committee members.
For additional information about this workshop or future workshops, visit www.Tam- paBlackHeritage.org/seminars or contact Bill Trotman at (813) 507-1014.
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