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TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR JULIAN JACKSON'S FETE

The community is invited to share a very special evening with local sports hero Julian Jackson, who recently announced his retirement from a long and successful career in boxing. The retirement banquet will be held at 7 p.m on Saturday March 20 at Frenchman's Reef.
Well known figures from the boxing world are expected to join in the tribute to Jackson that night, according to a release from Sen. Adlah "Foncie" Donastorg's office. Donastorg is assisting with planning the event.
Jackson, a local hero and role model, has had a very successful career, holding titles for both Junior Middleweight champion and Middleweight champion.
Donastorg called Jackson one of the "greatest athletes that this territory has produced…and a great human being."
Tickets for the event are available at Donastorg's office, Nisky Pharmacy, Frank's Bakery and MIC Bookstore in Tutu Park Mall.
For more information call Enid Danet, banquet chairwoman, or Donastorg's office at 693- 3665.

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