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Girl Scouts Of West Central Florida 2018 Women Of
Distinction Luncheon
Free Community Fair In Wimauma
Hillsborough County will combine fun and education with a huge community event to show the residents of Wimauma the services available to them through the County.
The Heart of Hillsborough County Fair will be held on Sat- urday, April 7th will provide in- formation to residents of the fast-growing area about services such as health care, transporta- tion, Head Start, child care, vet- eran services and more.
Education is the focal point of the event. However, there will be a number of fun events, too: music, games, bounce house, giveaways, arts and crafts, health screenings, and a mobile pantry.
The event is from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. at Bethune Park, 5809 Edina St., Wimauma. Admis- sion is free.
April Is STD Awareness Month
The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) encour- ages everyone to Get Yourself Tested - #GYT. STD Awareness Month is here, along with the alarming news that sexually- transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise.
Recent CDC data for three nationally-reported STDs — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—show staggering num- bers, with cases of all three dis- eases increasing for the first time since 2006.
Young people ages 15–24, and gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men continue to be at greatest risk for infection.
According to the CDC, indi- vidual risk behaviors aren’t the only cause. Environmental, so- cial, and cultural factors, in- cluding high numbers of STD cases in these populations and difficulty accessing quality health care, contribute to the higher STD burden.
There are steps each person can take to minimize the nega- tive, long-term consequences of these infections.
If someone has questions about STDs, call (813) 307- 8058. The Department works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community ef- forts.
Follow us on Twitter at @DOHHillsborough and on Facebook. For more informa- tion about the Florida Depart- ment of Health visit www.FloridaHealth.gov.
Women of Distinction alumna and former Girl Scouts of the West Central Board members and friends attended the Women of Distinction Luncheon with guest speaker Soledad O’Brien. Pictured are: Dr. Alma S. Hires, former President of the Board, Woman of Distinction, 1992 and Girl Scouts Hall of Famer; Feli- cia Gilmore-Long, immediate Past President of the Board and Woman of Distinction; Dr. Sylvia Carley, Woman of Distinction, 1992; Speaker Soledad O’Brien, news anchor, documentarian, Harvard Grad, mother of four and founder of PowHERful Foun- dation; Dr. Hazel S. Harvey, former Board member and Woman of Distinction, 1992; Betty Kinsey, Friend of Girl Scouts; Felicia Harvey, Member of the Board, Woman of Promise 2015; and Jannie Simpson, Friend of Girl Scouts.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
AYEBEE
This week’s Spotlight feature, Ayebee, under- stands the commitment necessary to be successful, and the sacrifices that have to be made along the way. Ayebee feels she’s put in the hard work, and is willing to keep pushing forward until she reaches her goal. She also feels confident that doors will open for her, and she’ll be allowed to show everyone what she’s made of. For now, we congratulate Ayebee as this week’s Spotlight feature.
Hillsborough County Public Schools NOTICE OF RULEMAKING
The School Board of Hillsborough County Policies
At its regular meeting of May 15, 2018, The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, will conduct a public hearing at 5:01 p.m. regarding proposed revisions to School Board policies. The meeting will take place in the Raymond O. Shelton School Administrative Center Board auditorium, 901 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. The Board will consider the Superintendent’s recommendation to adopt the proposed revisions to the policies, to be effective May 16, 2018. Other than the cost of advertisement, there is no economic impact.
Pursuant to the Board’s Bylaws, if an individual believes he or she is affected by these proposed policies, that individual may present argument or evidence on all issues relating to the proposed rule at the hearing to be held pursuant to this notice. Any person wishing to present argument or evidence must, within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this notice, submit a written request to:
Superintendent Jeff Eakins Hillsborough County Public Schools 901 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33602
The proposed policies can be http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/policymanual/advertised.
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A copy is also available for review in the Hillsborough County Public Schools Government Relations office located at 901 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. For additional information call 813-272-4054.
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