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Polk County
Celebrating Polk County’s Black History
OFFICER JOEL WILBURN
OFFICER JAMES TUGERSON
The first African American Winter Haven Police officer was Joel Wilburn. Wilburn was married to the late Mrs. Gertie Cunningham- Wilburn, who was an Educa- tor. The Wilburns have two daughters, Elizabeth Wilburn Ackerman (At- lanta, GA) and Patricia Wilburn-Hunter (Winter Haven).
Wilburn endured the era of segregation facing injus- tices. Early in his career, Of- ficer Wilburn was not allowed to arrest white people who broke the law. Still he did not quit. He persevered through the obstacles paving the way for today’s African American officers.
The second African Ameri- can Winter Haven Police offi- cer was James ‘Schoolboy’ Tugerson. The Tugerson Baseball Field that is located west of The Northeast Recre- ation Center is named after him. Both Wilburn and Tugerson are deceased.
Faith Leaders Breakfast Held
The Teen Pregnancy Pre- vention Alliance (TPPA), in conjunction with Healthy Start Coalition of Hardee, High- lands and Polk Counties, Inc. (TPPA) recently hosted its an- nual Faith Leaders Breakfast. The purpose of the event is to educate the public about the importance of communicating with our youth on making re- sponsible decisions about sex and teen pregnancy.
It also focuses on how teen pregnancy affects the morals and values of our teens, both male and female. Numerous church leaders and commu- nity partners gathered at the Florida Southern College in Lakeland to enjoy a delicious breakfast, network and learn about TPPA. A warm welcome was extended to all by Mistress of Ceremony Angela Forte, TPPA President, who also ren- dered the opening prayer.
The guests were at awe as they enjoyed the musical per- formance by Anointed Gener- ation of Southeastern University. Marquinia Butts-Fisher, TPPA Coordi- nator, gave an overview pres- entation about TPPA. The guests were educated about TPPA’s Young Leaders pro- gram by Mariah Andresen Otten, Youth Program Spe- cialist.
Elder Gerald Smith and Elder LaTonya Smith of Bridge of Hope Ministries, served as the keynote speak- ers. Yours Truly (Cynthia E. Zorn-Shaw) rendered the ‘commitment to make a change’, encouraging guests to support TPPA’s efforts to lower the rate of teen pregnan- cies in Hardee, Highlands and Polk Counties.
Closing remarks and words of appreciation were extended by Charlene Edwards, Ex- ecutive Director of Healthy Start Coalition of Hardee, Highlands and Polk Counties, Inc. and Angela Forte. For more information about how you can contribute to the ef- forts of TPPA, call (863) 534- 9224.
Condolences Extended
Shaw-Nuf Talk extends condolences to Reverend Fred Leonard, Mrs. Is- abella Leonard-Walley, and the remaining family and friends of Ms. Willie Ruth Leonard, who was transi- tioned from this life on Febru- ary 13, 2015.
Ms. Leonard was a grad- uate of the Class of 1965 - Jew- ett High School in Winter Haven.
Happy Birthday!
Shaw-Nuf Talk extends wishes for a HAPPY BIRTH- DAY! to former Lakeland Lady Shirley Shabazz (Feb. 24th) and Lakeland lady Camellia Smith (Feb. 25th). Yours Truly hopes that each of you
enjoy a day of love, peace and joy.
Wishes for a Happy Birth- day are also extended to: Lake- land Lady Quonshae Johnson (Feb. 28th) and Happy 7th Birthday! to Quon- shae’s beautiful daughter, lit- tle Miss Ja’Myla K. Lattimore, who will cele- brate her special day on Mar. 6th; little Miss Dariasja Jenkins and Attorney Larry D. Hardaway (Mar. 7th); and Master Darrion Jenkins and Belinda Mc- Donald (Mar. 8th).
May the Lord continue to bless each of you with many, many more birthdays!
Shaw-Nuf Shout-Out This week’s Shaw-Nuf Shout-Out goes out to Keith Boyd, Sr., and the staff of the Florida Department of Health HIV/CTL Outreach Unit in Polk County. The agency will host a Health Awareness, Wellness & Nutrition Fair on Feb. 26th and 27th, in conjunc- tion with Quick ‘n Save Phar- macy. The host-site of the event will be the Quick ‘n Save Pharmacy, 772 E. Memorial Boulevard, in Lakeland. The hours are 12:00 noon until
6:00 p.m.
The Health Department
has partnered with several community-based organiza- tions to address the increasing need for HIV/AIDS counsel- ing, testing and education in Polk County. The purpose of this event is to promote com- munity participation by not
only serving persons who are HIV/AIDS infected, but all those whose lives have been impacted by the devastating pandemic known as HIV.
Everyone is encouraged to share this information with other community members. To register as a participant for this event, contact Boyd by calling (863) 519-7900 Ext. 11207.
Polk County Advertisers/ Distributors Sought The Florida Sentinel
Bulletin is in search of adver- tisers and distributors in the Polk County area. Are you in- terested in advertising your business, church, organiza- tion, community events, em- ployment opportunities, etc., in the Sentinel or having the Sentinel available for pur- chase at your church, agency or place of business?
Yes! ... Then contact me (Cynthia Zorn-Shaw) at (863) 513-8437 or Darlene Thomas at (863) 513-2178.
Talk To Shaw-Nuf Shaw-Nuf Talk wants to hear from you. Share your ex- citing news and/or photos of your celebrations, special events, birthdays, anniver- saries, weddings, family re- unions, church or community events, etc., with the reader- ship of the Florida Sentinel Bulletin and Shaw-Nuf Talk by sending an e-mail to: shawnuftalk@yahoo.com or
calling (863) 513-8437.
Polk County Police Chiefs Assoc. Presents Annual Awards
Among those attending the awards ceremony from left to right were: Auburndale Chief of Police Chris Nelson, Lake Wales Police Department Officers Edward Palmer, Jacob Lang, Whitney Dukes, Andrew Brown, and Lake Wales Police department Chief Chris Velasquez.
Last month, the Chiefs Association hosted their Awards presentation during their Annual meeting. The Polk County Police Chiefs Association (PCPCA) presented the following awards:
The 2014 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year; large agency: Lakeland Police Officers Trent But- ler and David Guptill.
The 2014 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year; small agency: Sergeant Bryan Dorman, Bartow Police Department
The 2014 Distinguished Service Award; large agency: Detective Barry Schnable, Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
The 2014 Distinguished Service Award; small agency: Lake Wales Police Officers Andrew Brown, Whitney Dukes, Jonathan Fletcher, Jacob Lang, and Edward Palmer. The 2014 Legislator of the year award was presented to Sen- ator Denise Grimsley.
2014 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Large agency: Lakeland Police Officers
Trent Butler and David Guptill.
2014 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Small agency: Sergeant Bryan Dorman,
Bartow Police Department.
2014 Distinguished Service Award Large agency: Detective Barry Schnable,
Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
2014 Distinguished Service Award; Small agency: Lake Wales Police Officers Andrew Brown, Whitney Dukes, Jonathan
Fletcher, Jacob Lang, and Edward Palmer. The 2014 Partnership Award was presented to Dr. Eileen Holden, President of Polk State Col-
lege.
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