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VOLUME 6, NO. 196
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THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS PRAISING LAW ENFORCEMENT A MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATES THOSE IN BLUE
NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
BRIAN FERNANDES STAFF WRITER
At the latest Plant City City Commission meeting, on May 9, a proclamation was given to the Plant City Police Department in recognition of the National Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week. A proclamation was also given to the East Hillsborough Law Enforcement Appreciation Association.
Wednesday began the week-long holiday - National Police Week, which honors the lives of the men and women in blue, both living and deceased. May 11 to May 17 will observe officers with various functions, including the 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil at Washington D.C., on May 13. During the vigil, the names of the officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, and who’s names are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, will be read aloud.
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2022 RELAY FOR LIFE
JUNETEENTH WEEKEND CELEBRATION HOLIDAY’S THREE-DAY EVENT TO BRING PARADE, SPEAKERS, AND CHURCH SERVICE
BRIAN FERNANDES STAFF WRITER
TAYLOR JENKINS STAFF WRITER
Photos courtesy of Linda Herman
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All are welcome to take part in Plant City’s 2022 Juneteenth Celebration from June 17 to June 19. Under the theme, “We’re Still Here,” the event will start off with “The Praise” Harambee Worship service with the speaker Rev. LaTisha Jones, on June 17. The service begins at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 906 W. Ball Street, in Plant City. The public can enjoy lively, outdoor entertainment with the Inaugural Juneteenth Parade, which will occur on June 18. The event will be at 11 a.m., starting at West Renfro Street and South Wheeler Street, to the Ronald L. Snowden Park on Waller Street. “The Inclusion” will take place after the parade at the park, offering vendors, games, and tournaments, from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. At Plant City High School, “The Gathering” event will
occur with song and dance performances by local groups and the Greek Step-Show. Plant City High School is located at 1 Raider Place. Admission will be $20 per adult, $10 per youth ages 17 to 6, and free for children ages 5 and under. On June 19, the Morning Glory service will be conducted at Courier Field, 703 N. Wheeler St., in Plant City. Afterwards, a Father’s Day Luncheon will be held at the Planteen Recreation Center, 301 Dort. St., in Plant City. The event will begin at 3 p.m. and will honor Capt. Alfred Van Duyne of the Plant City Police Department, and Pastor Randy Humphrey of One Accord Church. Those who attend are asked for a $10 donation as seating is limited. Visit www.1WilsonFoundation.com to register in becoming part of the parade, to be a vendor, or registering, or purchasing tickets for “The Gathering.”