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2018 In Review
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JULY
Deacon
Leggett and Mother Alexa Leggett, who are 90-year-old twins, celebrated their birth- days. Their sister, Ms. Leila Waters, hosted the event.
Joseph M. King, a 16- year-old Tampa youth, died after a mortar rocket (fire- works) exploded in his hand.
Tampa businessman Ralph Smith announced his plans to seek the City Council District 5 Seat. Smith is the founder and CEO of Computer Mentors.
Mrs. Barbara Allen Jackson, a popular retired educator, died suddenly. She was 79-years-old.
The Middleton High School classes of 1972 and 1973, came together to attend the prom they never attended as students. The school closed in June 1971. During their cel- ebration, the group elected a King and Queen, Alfred Pyles and Barbara Shazer.
Dr. Watson Ducatel and his wife, Dr. Martha Duca- tel, along with their staff, cel- ebrated the first anniversary of their medical center. Healthy Bodies Medical & Dental Cen- ter is located at 3415 Brook Crossing Drive, in Brandon.
Ms. Kenyatta Lee, a HART Executive, was among 27 women chosen as “2018 Businesswoman Of The Year” by the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
Two students, Ms. Kylii Clay, of Evans Georgia, and Roberto Diaz, of Tampa, were the recipients of the Herbert B. Holley Memo- rial Scholarship. Ms. Clay is a graduate of Greenbrier High School, and planned to attend Florida A & M Univer- sity.
Diaz graduated from Chamberlain High School, and planned to attend Full Sail
University.
After retiring as a profes-
sional architect, Ronald Harden launched a new ca- reer as an artist.
Mrs. Carrie Bell Ellis Ransom, a legendary pianist, died. She was 94.
Mrs. Carla Jackson Lewis died after a brief ill- ness. She was 54-years-old. Mrs. Lewis was a popular and longtime City of Tampa employee.
AUGUST
HART recognized 13 oper- ators during their Third An- nual HART Million Mile Safe Driver Awards Ceremony. The operators were: Kenneth Beach, Rufus Blake, Theresa Briseneau, Tito Goicochea, Marc Henry, Dinesta McBride, Henry Morales, Gustavo Pachon, Jimmy Suarez, Bridget Williams, and Tyran Williams.
Ms. Tonya Lewis held her 19th Annual Back To School Bash. It took place at Ragan Park Community Center.
Frank Reddick was elected as Vice Chairman of the Tampa Sports Authority.
Ross Anderson, founder of Men of Vision, Inc., turned over the day-to-day operations of the organization to his son, James Elaissaint Ander- son. Anderson remained ac- tive in the background.
Ms. Yvette Lewis, Presi- dent of the Hillsborough County Branch NAACP, planned a Community Politi- cal Forum.
A local group formed a committee to honor the late Ms. Theresa Manuel with a Bronze Plaque. The plaque would replace one that was damaged during inclement weather at Middleton High School.
Jephte’ Germain Rogers, a 16-year-old high school student athlete, was killed in a traffic accident.
Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan promoted Captain Calvin Johnson to serve as the new Major for Uniform District III. He re- placed retiring Major Roo- sevelt “Rocky” Ratliff.
Middleton High School class of 1966 held their 70th birthday party. Some of the participants were: Linda Hodges, Yvonne Smith, Brenda Brown, Luvator Nelson, Carolyn Brooks, Ramona Hughes, Irene Newberry, Elliot Pyles, Elizabeth Belton, Mary Hobley, Annie Robertson, Charlesetta Arline, Paulette Andrews, Car- olyn Williams, Cynthia Few, Cynthia Jones, Car- olyn Russ, Jacqueline DuPree, Fred Hearns, Vickie Sarre, Gary Eller-
son, Bernard Reese, Cur- tis Walker, Rubin Padgett, Elizabeth Lewis, and Ty- rone Brown.
Senator Arthenia Joyner was presented the “Tenacious Trailblazer” Award. The presentation took place at the rededication cele- brating the classmates of 1948, 1958, and 1968 at Florida A & M University.
Local community activists Ann Jenkins and Marvin Knight encouraged residents to participate in the election process and to vote early for the Primary Election candi- dates.
More than 80,000 regis- tered voters cast ballots during the first week of Early Voting.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the newly named Dr. Carter G. Woodson PK-8 School. Some of those on hand for the event were: Principal Ovett Wilson, Assistant Principal Joseph Eberhard, Assistant Principal Dipa Datta-Reid, Hillsborough County Superintendent Jeff Eakins, Assistant Principal Brandi Anderson, and As- sistant Principal Kosal Chea.
Ed Narain was re-ap- pointed to the Hillsborough
Alexander
County Children’s Board by
Governor Rick Scott.
Tampa native Tiffany Greene Berry was named Play-By-Play Announcer for college sports. She is the first African American woman to serve in this capacity.
Mayor Andrew Gillum edged out Senator Gwen Graham for the Democratic Gubernatorial candidate spot. It was historic in that it was the first time an African Amer- ican had won the post.
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