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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
LAUREN
This week’s Spotlight feature definitely earns a double-take when you first see her, and Lauren feels she’s worked hard enough to earn that atten- tion. This young lady is as confident as they come, and she definitely has a bit of mystery about her that will attract cameras, magazines, and other professionals to want to use her likeness. Lauren feels she’s prepared for whatever lies ahead in her life, and she thinks she has the maturity to with- stand anything. Congratulations to Lauren for being this week’s Spotlight feature.
Retired Educator Passes Suddenly; To Be Laid To Rest Saturday
A popular, retired Hills- borough County educator passed away suddenly last Sunday of natural causes.
Mrs. Barbara Allen Jackson passed away at her home. She was 79 years old.
Mrs. Jackson was a na- tive of Montgomery Ala- bama and a graduate of Alabama State University and the University of Tampa. She came to Tampa 46 years ago with her hus- band, Paul Jackson, who preceded her in death.
An educator, she worked for the School District of Hillsborough County for 33 years before retiring in 2006.
In addition to her many community activities, Mrs. Jackson was a member of Gamma Theta Omega Chap- ter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and The Tampa Chapter of The Links, Inc. She was very ac-
MRS. BARBARA ALLEN JACKSON
tive in “Club 44,” an organi- zation founded after the election of President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, and the first African- American to hold the posi- tion. She held memberships in the Silhouettes of Tampa Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and the Tampa Chapter of
Epicureans, Inc.
Mrs. Jackson was the
mother of 3 sons, 4 grand- children and a host of other family members. Her son, Kevin, said his mother had a love for family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. “She was a compassionate teacher and loved children,” he said.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Jackson will be held on Saturday, July 14th, 10 a. m. at St. Mark Evangelist Catholic Church, with Ray Williams Funeral Home in charge of services. (See Fu- neral Notice for addi- tional information)
FYI
Celebrate Healthy Living With Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County is holding kickoff celebrations for three new Healthy Living Centers throughout the com- munity.
The centers are operated by Hillsborough County Health Care Services and offer preventive care pro- grams, including exercise equipment and a group fit- ness room, wellness class- rooms, and nutrition and exercise programs.
The free, family-friendly celebrations will include free health screenings, activities for kids, giveaways, repre- sentatives from community health partners, and the Feeding Tampa Bay Mobile Pantry.
The celebrations will be held at the following times and locations:
• July 14, 10 a. m. - 2 p. m.: Plant City Community Re- source Center, 307 N. Michi- gan Ave., Plant City
• July 28, 10 a. m. - 2 p. m.: Lee Davis Community Re- source Center, 3402 N. 22nd St., Tampa
• Aug. 4, 10 a. m. - 2 p. m.: SouthShore Community Re- source Center, 201 14th Ave. SE, Ruskin
Agencies Team Up To Host Swim-A-Thon
On Saturday, July 14th, several local agencies will unite to raise money for swimming lessons for children. The fund raiser will take place from 12 noon until 4 p.m., at the Central City Family YMCA, 110 E. Palm Avenue, Tampa, 33602.
Each year, several children drown or have near drowning experiences in the Tampa Bay Area.
The agencies joining forces includes the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office, the Hillsborough County Pub- lic Defender’s Office, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the Tampa Police Department, the Tampa Fire Department, and the Tampa Metro Area YMCA.
For more information visit http://bit.ly/2YrDe to learn more, to register, or to make a donation.
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