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Empowerment Luncheon To Feature Guinness Record Winner
BY LEON B. CREWS Sentinel Staff Writer
On Saturday, May 28th from 10 a. m. to 4 p.m., Ker- rie Pabon will be hosting her first Empowerment Luncheon and book signing. The luncheon will be held at the Kerr Komplex Center, 6129 Old State Highway 98 in Lakeland, Florida.
“The Empowerment Luncheon is a time of moti- vation, self awareness, peo- ple development, and encouragement that we strongly believe will benefit everyone in the community of Polk County,” said Ms. Pabon.
“The Kerr Komplex is a great vehicle for the commu- nity to utilize as we embrace this empowering change. It’s never too late to start living a healthy and productive life.”
Ms. Pabon said they are honored that Ernestine Shepherd will be the keynote speaker.
Mrs. Shepherd is a month away from her 80th birthday and is a living exam- ple of unlimited possibilities. She serves as an inspiration to those of all ages, but espe- cially those who are middle aged or in their retirement years. She is a living illustra- tion that your best years may be in front of you.
Mrs. Shepherd is a per-
KERRIE PABON
sonal trainer, a professional model, a competitive body builder, and happier and more fulfilled than she’s ever been in her life. In March of 2010 on stage in Rome, Italy, she was formally given the title of “World’s Oldest Per- forming Female Body Builder,” by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Also participating in the luncheon will be Dr. Ve-
Touraine Lynch of Vir- ginia.
Mrs. Shepherd will be also hosting a book signing for her release, “Determined, Dedicated, Disciplined To Be Fit For Life.”
For more information about the luncheon and to get tickets, call (863) 606- 1553.
MRS. ERNESTINE SHEPHERD .....the almost 80-year-old fitness wonder.
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Gospel Festival Will Feature Vital Information For West Tampa Residents
On Saturday, May 28th, the Main Street Gospel Festival and Voters Registration Drive will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 2128 West Main Street.
Aside from an array of in- vited guests, a representative from the Hillsborough County Property Appraisers Office will be available for questions.
West Tampa community leaders asked that a represen- tative from that office come to this event to inform residents on how their property taxes will be impacted by the devel- opment projects proposed for the area.
Community leaders are asking that the targeted area should end on the east side of Oregon Avenue, and residents living west of that boundary should be exempt from an in- crease in property taxes.
Dwight Bolden, one of the organizers for the Gospel Festival, said residents are asking for a guarantee in writ- ing that their property taxes will not be rising after all of the redevelopment projects have been completed.
“We don’t want to see any- one losing their homes be- cause their property taxes are too high. That tactic has worked successfully in other areas, and resulted in the city obtaining property for its pro- posed projects.
“The proposed city proj-
ects are a good thing, but need to be put in perspective and discussed with the residents as to how they will be accom- plished, and at what cost.”
Bolden said it’s impor- tant that residents attend the Gospel Festival, because in- formation that will be made available at that event will be valuable and important for their future.
“It’s not fair for the resi- dents of West Tampa to have their history snatched away because of a redevelopment plan.
“There must be more dia- logue between the powers that be and the people so nothing comes as a surprise.”
Scheduled to appear at the Gospel Festival are Reggie Bryant, Christ of Calvary Community Church’s Praise Team, artists from Kuluwm Recording Studio, C-Rene’, and Evangelist Develyn Garrison. There will also be other church choirs and praise teams performing as well as local candidate out- reach forums and guest speakers.
DJ Randall C will be the host.
For more information, call (813) 735-4425.
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