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HIT THE BOOKS by Emily Topper | Staff Writer
Ann Scott to visit local school
The Florida governor’s wife will be taking part of a literacy event Jan. 25 at Strawberry Crest High School. + Couples have anniversaries Two couples in the same family are sharing an anniversary Friday, Jan. 22. Timothy and Chandra Stewart are celebrating their year anniversary. Herman and Leslie Stewart are celebrating their 51st anniversary. Congratulations to both couples.
Strawberry Crest High School has been selected as one of the kickoff schools for the eighth annual Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! event, and one special visitor is coming to inspire a love of reading and writing: Ann Scott, Florida Governor Rick Scott’s wife.
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To better reach and minister to the greater Plant City area, the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Plant City has announced a new name: GracePoint Plant City. “After an exhaustive process of gathering member feedback and working through a structured naming process with an outside firm, the leadership unanimously agreed to the new name that we believe communicates the hope of the Gospel and the church’s uniqueness as a truthstanding Gospel church focused on the grace of Jesus Christ,” Reverend Scott Lawry, senior pastor, said. The church desired a name that is more welcoming and expresses the themes of life, grace, reformation and living, Lawry said. GracePoint Plant City is located at 1107 Griffin Road. In addition to its Sunday morning 9:30 a.m. service, followed by Bible study classes for all ages, Life Groups meet several nights of the week at members’ homes. To find out more, go to GracePointPC. org, or call (813) 7599383.
Guitar slinger Damon Fowler will be performing at Duke’s Brewhouse for the bar’s first anniversary.
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t was at Sunday family barbecues where music notes first drifted into Damon Fowler’s ears and heart. Since getting his first guitar as a preteen, Fowler has built his empire from strumming around Tampa Bay-area bars to jamming alongside the likes of Grammy Awardwinning producer Rick Derringer, Gregg Allman and B.B. King. Now, he’s taking his talent to the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World. The Brandon native will be performing at Duke’s Brewhouse Saturday, Jan. 23. “I’m looking forward to seeing a lot of old friends,” Fowler said. “Every time
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both literacy and history. Close to 1,000 students will be in attendance at the ceremony. “The theme of this contest is ‘Literacy Changes Our World,’” Strawberry Crest High School Principal David Brown said. “We’re trying to tie it in with civics.”
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The 57th annual awards luncheon for Outstanding Citizen of the Year will be Wednesday, Feb. 17. Organizers need interested guests to RSVP by Friday, Feb. 5. The buffet, provided by Simply Southern Caterers, will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Hall, 2301 W. Oak Ave. The cost is $25. No one knows the identity of the 2016 recipient, who was chosen by a variety of service clubs in the Plant City community. The recipient doesn’t know either, until they are announced at the luncheon. “I always enjoy the anticipating watching the person that wins — their surprise — because they have no
Ann Scott will arrive in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25. Students from Bailey Elementary, Cork Elementary and Tomlin Middle schools will join her. Students will perform skits and cheers centered around
The skits will center around the reading of the preamble, Washington Crossing the Delaware, the 13th Amendment, immigration in the 1800s and readings of World War II letters. The skits will be followed by speakers Ann Scott, Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Eakins, Florida Teacher of the Year Di-
I go to Duke’s it feels like home. “I hope there’s going to be free beer,” he added.
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Fowler grew up at his grandparents’ house, where they ran the family business, Fowler Septic Tank. His aunts and uncles worked for the business, and every Sunday they threw a barbecue. It was at those barbecues where Fowler listened to his uncles play guitar. “Some people throw ball,” Fowler said. “We played guitar.” An only child who suf-
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PLANT CITY CONNECTION Damon Fowler and Duke’s Brewhouse owner Chuck Jamieson first met at the Green Iguana in Ybor City. Jamieson was managing the bar, and Fowler was playing at it every Wednesday night. The connection has Fowler making a stop in Plant City while he tours. “He’s a really talented musician,” Jamieson said. “He drums up a little something different each time.”
Fowler has played at Duke’s Brewhouse a couple of times before, but the Jan. 23 show will be to celebrate Duke Brewhouse’s first anniversary in business. The restaurant and bar has 31 beers on tap, including a selection of about 15 craft beers. “He’s almost outgrown us,” Jamieson said. “This might be one of the last times he plays for us.”
YOU’VE GOT MAIL by Emily Topper | Staff Writer
Postal box could return to Walden Lake The postal box was removed because of constant vandalism. At its first meeting of 2016 on Monday, Jan. 18, the Walden Lake Community Association discussed the possibility of re-obtaining a mail drop-off box for the Walden Lake community. Years ago, the community had a mail drop-off box near the guard houses on Timberlane Drive for the nearly 2,400
homes in Walden Lake. The box was removed about eight years ago after it was continuously vandalized. “It was a big convenience to the Walden Lake residents to be able to drop off mail there,” WLCA President Bob Hunter said. Jack Wolff, a former director for the WLCA, has been work-
ing to have the drop-off box reinstated in the community. He has submitted papers requesting the box for processing, but has faced challenges because different post officers have been transferring in and out of the position frequently. “I’m thinking I will be able to do something to process this is in the near future,” Wolff
said. “Once we get the paperwork rolling along ... I don’t think there will be a problem.” Currently, there are two boxes at the closed downtown post office on Reynolds Street in Historic Downtown. The building closed in 2013 after deterioration was discovered in the basement. If one of the mail drop-off boxes from the
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Out of the two boxes at the closed post office on Reynolds Street, one may be moved to Walden Lake.
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COMMUNITYCALENDAR SATURDAY, JAN. 23 Dean’s Ride — takes place beginning at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Hillsborough Community College Plant City Campus, 1206 N. Park Road. The bike ride raises money for the Plant City Family YMCA’s LIVESTRONG program. The cost is $35. You must be 14 or older to ride. Register at TampaYMCA.org or Active. com. Light breakfast and lunch is provided. Healing Emotional Wounds Seminar for Women — takes place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Hillsborough Community College, 1206 N. Park Road. Among the facilitators will be a health and wellness coach from the Spring of Tampa Bay, a chief financial officer, a health educator from the Florida Department of Health, a certified fitness instructor, a licensed minister and a leadership development consultant. Free. Seating is limited. Contact Dr. Pauline Rivers, at (813) 759-0260 or by email at pmrivers@aol.com. InstaMeet — takes place beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at The Corner Store, 121 E. Reynolds Street; and beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Florida Strawberry Growers Association, 13138 Lewis Gallagher Road. There will be two opportunities to take part in a meeting of Instagrammers from the Tampa Bay area as they shoot pictures at 1 p.m. in downtown Plant City and at 4 p.m. in a strawberry field. Follow @igersstpete on Instagram. Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner — takes place from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at Lebanon Baptist Church, 110 N. Forbes Road. Adult meals are $10; children under 12 can eat for $5. The meal is spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and a drink. There will also be a free concert by the Lumber River
BEST BET Florida Strawberry Festival Queen’s Pageant — takes place beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds Grimes Family Agricultural Center, 2508 W. Oak Ave. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at the door. FlStrawberryFestival.com. Quartet from North Carolina, at 6:45 p.m. (813) 409-4486. Writer Tim Dorsey Appearance — takes place from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. The Tampabased, best-selling fiction writer will talk about his upcoming book, “Coconut Cowboy.�
MONDAY, JAN. 25 Family Movie Time — takes place beginning at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. Children are welcome to bring a blanket to lie on. The movie is rated PG. For more information about the movie, call the Bruton Memorial Library at (813) 757-9215 or visit the library event calendar at PlantCityGov. com/library. Refreshments funded by the Friends of the Bruton Memorial Library.
TUESDAY, JAN. 26 Motion Commotion — takes place beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. The 30-minute
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program incorporates music, literacy and fitness. For children ages 18 months to 5 years and their caregivers. (813) 757-9215. Teen Book Club: “The Rithmatist� — takes place from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. Join the discussion and help select future books for the group to read. Copies of the book are available at Bruton Memorial Library. For grades 6 to 12. Funded by the Friends of the Bruton Memorial Library. (813) 757-9215.
THURSDAY, JAN. 28 Babytime — takes place beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. The 20-minute program introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development. For children ages 18 months to 5 years and their caregivers. (813) 757-9215. Chairman’s Banquet — takes place beginning at
To publicize your event in our Community Calendar, please send by mail: 110 E. Reynolds St., Suite 100-A, Plant City, FL 33563; or by email: ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. Photos are welcome. Deadline is noon Thursday.
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Hillsborough Community College John R. Trinkle Center, 2206 E. Cherry St. A reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:15 p.m. The program will begin at 8 p.m. Brian West will be inducted as the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce chairman. Night Owls Storytime — takes place beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. Children are invited to wear pajamas and bring a blanket and favorite cuddly toy for stories, songs and activities during this 30-minute program. For children ages 3 to 7 years and their caregivers. (813) 7579215. Storytime — takes place beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. The 30-minute program highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness and social interaction. For children ages 18 months to 5 years and their caregivers. (813) 7579215.
Reynolds St. Blues veteran Don Lehman brings sophisticated, contemporary blues, soul, funk and jazz to Historic Downtown. No cover. (813) 704-6994. Christian Contemporary Music — takes place from 6:33 to 8:13 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, at Krazy Kup, 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd. (813) 752-1220. Classic Car Show at Uncle Mike’s — takes place the second Saturday of every month at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse and Grill, 106 E. State Road 60. UncleMikesGrill.com or (813) 737-4444. Corn Hole Tournaments — takes place beginning at 7:30 p.m. Fridays at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse and Grill, 106 E. State Road 60. UncleMikesGrill.com or (813) 737-4444. Computer Classes — takes place on Wednesdays in January, at the Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. Did you unwrap a tablet or E-reader for Christmas? On Wednesday, Jan. 27, there will be a class on Internet searching. (813) 273-3650.
FRIDAY, JAN. 29 Robinson Elementary Kindergarten Roundup — takes place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, and 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Robinson Elementary School, 4801 Turkey Creek Road. For more information call Robinson Elementary at (813) 757-9424.
ONGOING Acoustic Happy Hour — takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, at O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Family Restaurant, 1701 S. Alexander St. (813) 7648818. Blues Night — takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays, at Top Shelf Bar & Grill, 110 E.
Country Fried Fridays — takes place from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays, at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill, 106 E. State Road 60. Ladies drink free and the deejay plays top 40 country hits. UncleMikesGrill.com or (813) 737-4444. English Conversation Corner — takes place from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays in January, at the Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. The class is in conjunction with the Hillsborough Literacy Council. For information about the class, please call the Hillsborough Literacy Council at (813) 273-3650. GriefShare — takes place beginning at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, starting
Jan. 12, at Hope Lutheran Church, 2001 N. Park Road. Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar and group discussion to help cope with the death of a loved one. (813) 752-4622. Karaoke — takes place from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse and Grill, 106 E. State Road 60. UncleMikesGrill.com or (813) 737-4444. Live Music — takes place beginning at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, at O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Family Restaurant, 1701 S. Alexander St. (813) 764-8818. Live Music — takes place beginning at 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, at Keel and Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Road. (813) 752-9100. Open Mic Night — takes place beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesdays, at O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Family Restaurant, 1701 S. Alexander St. (813) 764-8818. Poker Tournaments — takes place beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse and Grill, 106 E. State Road 60. UncleMikesGrill.com or (813) 737-4444. The Recovery for Life — takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, at the Lorena Jaeb Rainbow House, 504 N. Palm Drive. It is a 12-step Biblebased program to help free individuals from all forms of addiction. Debbie Ray, (813) 763-1562. Trivia — takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturdays at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse and Grill, 106 E. State Road 60. UncleMikesGrill.com or (813) 737-4444. Wine and Canvas — takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse and Grill, 106 E. State Road 60. UncleMikesGrill.com.
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A TOOTHY LEGACY by Emily Topper | Staff Writer
Dr. William Midyette’s office walls are decorated with tributes to his interests: a Billy Graham poster, funny adages and pictures of his childhood homes.
OFFICE SPACE The walls of Dr. William Midyette’s office tell a story of his years in the dental business, and they are decorated with pictures of the homes he grew up in throughout his childhood. He keeps copies of National Geographic on the coffee table in the waiting room and never throws them out. “You can pick up one 20 years old and still find things you didn’t know,” Midyette said. He’s been reading the magazine for as long as he’s had a mailing addresss. “The more I learn, the more I realize what I don’t know,” Midyette said. “There’s too much to learn.” But the office walls and magazines aren’t just tributes to Midyette’s interests. Like any dentist, he also has a sign warning about the effects of sugar. Chewing Big Red gum and drinking Mountain Dew are especially bad, he said.
TRADE SECRET Dr. William Midyette has only had one implant, which he needed after accidentally biting a bone in some meat. “I’ve been able to keep most of my teeth beyond 90,” he said. The secret? Baking soda. Midyette brushes his teeth with baking soda and water twice a day, usually before breakfast and after dinner. Toothpaste, he said, is strictly a taste thing.
FAST FACT Midyette has belonged to an elite group known as Fellow of the American College of Dentists since 1980.
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All Smiles After 62 years in Plant City, Dr. William Midyette is finally retiring at age 90.
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s a high school student in Winter Haven, Dr. William Midyette had his sights set on becoming an electrical engineer. But after one of his friends told him about his uncle’s career as a dentist, Midyette shifted his focus. He was attracted to a dentist’s ability to live anywhere, anytime. “I didn’t want to live in Cleveland and be at a desk all day,” Midyette said. For the last 62 years, Midyette has done anything but sit still. After setting up shop in Plant City in 1957, he retired on Dec. 31, 2015. The decision was his second milestone of the year. “I accidentally in the process turned 90 a few months ago,” Midyette said. Now, he’s focusing on his retirement — a well-deserved respite for a doctor who has left a toothy legacy in the town he’s come to call home.
DIFFERENT KIND OF SERVICE
Midyette’s dental dreams were temporarily put on hold after his high school graduation because of World War II. Midyette became a Merchant Marine and boarded a ship that dropped him and the rest of his troop in New Guinea, the second-largest island in the world. “It’s four to five times the size of Florida,” Midyette said. Far from home, the island was unlike anything Midyette could have imagined. New Guinea, he said, was riddled with native cannibals and dense with Japanese troops. Midyette was in the Merchant Marines for three years, during which he and other troops helped liberate the Philippines. When he returned to the United States, Midyette had to make his next move. “I decided that I probably needed to go to school,” he said. After completing his undergraduate studies in Gainesville, Midyette had to travel out of state to go to dental school. At that time, there were no dental schools in the state of Florida, he said. “I went to Emory,” Midyette said. “It was the only dental school in the area.” Midyette graduated in 1954 and served in the military again, this time
Dr. William Midyette opened his dentistry practice in 1957.
“I feel like I’ve extracted teeth for nearly everybody in Plant City.” — Dr. William Midyette
the U.S. Army, for two years. As one of 60 dentists in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Midyette began putting his education to work by removing the ruined teeth of between 15,000 to 20,000 U.S. troops. Once he left the Army, Midyette practiced in Elijay, Georgia, before moving to his final destination — one where he had far fewer dentists to compete with.
THE THIRD DENTIST
When Midyette arrived in Plant City in 1957, there were only two other dentists in town, he said. He worked in an office above what is now The Corner Store on Reynolds Street, before moving to an office across the street from South Florida Baptist Hospital. He remembers the growth of the town and the friendly lunches that were held at the town drugstores. “I’ve enjoyed dentistry,” Midyette said. “I feel like I’ve extracted teeth for nearly everybody in Plant City.” When Midyette announced his plans to retire, he had somewhere between 700 and 800 active client accounts. While some only come for necessary dental work, such as tooth-
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aches or tooth extractions, many of Midyette’s other clients came to him for their routine dental work. Some of his clients have had their families go to him for four generations. “He had a ton of patients that have never been to another dentist,” his wife, Laura Midyette, said. The couple married in 1990. “I think he’s been a blessing to the community and community-minded.” But his clients aren’t limited to Plant City. Midyette and his wife have traveled to Guatemala and Honduras 17 times to perform free dental work in church yards. He carried his supplies with him and mostly extracted teeth. “Guatemala is very sophisticated,” Midyette said. “Pyramids store water and feed large populations.” Between his free work in Central America and free work through his practice, Midyette estimates that he has between $1,000,000 and $3,000,000 in uncollected bills. “That’s not something I think about or worry about,” he said. Though he won’t be in his office anymore, Midyette hasn’t retired from his lifetime of service. A member of First Presbyterian Church of Plant City, he plans on visiting the congregation’s shut-ins, as well as his family’s grave sites. In the past, he served on the South Florida Baptist Hospital board of directors for 20 years and is a former president of the West Coast Dental Association. “I’m trying to figure out what I want to do,” Midyette said. “I liked (dentistry). It’s been good for me.” Contact Emily Topper at etopper@ plantcityobserver.com.
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YARD WORK | The WLCA approved to use Complete Care Landscaping for 52 weeks instead of 42 weeks. President Bob Hunter said that the community has used the company for about eight years. “The existing contract ... did not increase in amount,” Hunter said. “This is a really good deal with the improvements that we’re trying to make in Walden Lake.”
DAMON FOWLER WHEN: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 WHERE: Duke’s Brewhouse, 2212 James L. Redman Parkway QUICK TIP If you can’t make the Jan. 23 Plant City Show, check out the musician’s online schedule at DamonFowler.com.
The Tune FOWLER / PAGE 1 fered from asthma, Fowler took a liking to music. When the family business had a good year, his grandparents bought Fowler’s uncles new guitars. Fowler got one too. “In order to get me out of their hair, here’s a cheap acoustic guitar,” Fowler said. “Which was cool. I wanted one.” At 14, Fowler picked up lap steel guitar. As he entered his years at Brandon High School, he began to play at bars. He never had a day job, but his gigs paved the way. When he was 17, he met Rick Derringer at a show at Mr. Pub in Bellview, Florida. Derringer was a member of The McCoys and later went on to produce Weird Al Yankovic and Cyndi Lauper albums, among others. Fowler was added to that list when he
SCOTT / PAGE 1 ane McKee, Interim Secretary of the Florida Lottery Tom Delacenserie and Florida Public Schools Chancellor Hershel Lyons. Though the week is centered around literacy, Strawberry Crest promotes literacy to its students and its feeder schools year round. “We do literacy every day,” Brown said. Many of Strawberry Crest’s clubs and organizations reach out to area elementary and middle school students to help with reading and other
How do you describe your music? It’s definitely my own brand — elements of rock, blues, country. I consider it roots music.
BIKER BASE | The association’s newest director, Josh Hall, is exploring the option of having bike trails within Walden Lake. Hall, who visits bike parks throughout the state, has proposed having three trails of varying expertise in the back of the polo field. He is researching permits and will bring his results back to the board.
Do you have a favorite city you’ve toured? Other than Plant City, Florida? My favorite big city, I’d have to say, is Chicago. And New Orleans. New Orleans is awesome — great food, great culture, great people. Chicago’s the same.
RUN THE RACE | Residents interested in running for a seat on the WLCA board must submit their intent to run by March 5. Those elected will serve a threeyear term. This year, terms expiring are for Ray Page, Rich Glorioso and Bob Hunter. Hunter, who is the current president of the association, has not yet decided if he will seek reelection.
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was 18. Derringer produced Fowler’s first album, “Riverview Drive,” in 1999. “Working with Rick was awesome,” Fowler said. Since then, Fowler self released “Roots and Branches,” in 2000, and “Live at Skipper’s Smoke House,” in 2003. But a serious car accident on a rainy interstate halted his momentum. “It was a really scary time,” Fowler said. “I didn’t know if I would play or tour again.” Still, he couldn’t stay away from the music scene.
BLIND PIG
After picking himself up, brushing himself off and touring a whole lot, Fowler
was signed to Blind Pig Records, an American blues independent label, in 2007. From there, he released three more records. The most recent is the 2014 “Sounds of Home.” Damon chose swamp blues master Tab Benoit to produce and record him at Benoit’s Louisiana home. In 2011, Fowler had an impromptu jam session with musicians Victor Wainwright, J.P. Soars, Chuck Riley and Chris Peet. They later formed Southern Hospitality and have since toured eight countries. Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.
CONTEST CONTENDER This year, Strawberry Crest’s students in the veterinary assistance program put together a project that they entered in a contest sponsored by Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Advanced vet assistant students taught students at Bailey Elementary how to care for pets. Then, they helped each subjects. The school’s Leo Club works with Dover Elementary School students
student put together a book about pet care. As students read the books they made, they are able to complete coloring activities. “It’s just so easy for us to be mentors to them,” Strawberry Crest High School Principal David Brown said. by helping them write letters to Santa during the holiday season. Then, club members
“adopt” a student and give each student a toy and a book to further promote reading. The school also has a reading club that goes to Bailey Elementary once a week and helps with mentoring migrant students. Brown teaches his students, especially his seniors, that they are mentors for the younger high school, middle and elementary school students. “Our message to seniors is, ‘You guys, you’re the role models,’” he said. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver. com.
OUR TOWN / PAGE 1 idea,” organizer Ken Gibbs said. “As (the presenter) starts going through their bio … the person sitting in their seat knows that the person can only be them.” The 2015 recipient, Dub McGinnes will announce the name of the winner. This is the third year the event will take place at the festival grounds. Outstanding Citizen of the Year first celebrated Arthur Boring in 1960. Since then, names such as Sadye Martin, Mike Sparkman, Fred Johnson, Paul Buchman, B.M. Mac Smith Jr. and more have been selected.
old post office is moved back to the Walden Lake community, the other box must be moved from the closed post office at the same time. Wolff looked into keeping the box in Historic Downtown. The City approved a location for it on Reynolds Street, to the east of Wheeler Street. The box would be in a non-parking area that allows drivers to pull up directly to the box. To dissuade vandalism once the postal box is reinstated, the WLCA has installed security cameras in the guard houses on Timberlane Drive. An additional camera will be placed on the postal box once it is brought back to the community. In the past, security cameras were unable to capture acts of vandalism on the mailbox because they were pointed in a different direction. “It was helpful to tell them that the security camera has been funded,” Wolff told the WLCA board on Monday. “I really want to thank you for doing that. I think that will be of great value. I feel very strongly that we will get it (back).” Hunter added that the WLCA hopes to hear back about the processing of the paperwork within the next month. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver. com.
The first program was established by the National Bank of Plant City and later assumed by the Kiwanis Club. The event is not a fundraiser, and its sole purpose is to recognize and honor an outstanding Plant City citizen. To RSVP, contact Gibbs at (813) 7752-6171.
+ Correction In the Friday, Jan. 15, article about the Florida Strawberry Queen candidates, we incorrectly put 2015 instead of 2016 as the year they were running. We regret the error.
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10 block of South Warnell Street. Stolen vehicle recovery. Officer responded to a residence in reference to the reported location of a stolen vehicle. After finding the vehicle in question, a 2009 Pontiac Vibe, two juveniles were arrested in connection with the theft.
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1500 block of East Neil Street. Vehicle burglary. Officers responded to a residence in reference to a reported vehicle burglary. Unknown suspect(s) had broken the rear passenger window of a 2006 Pontiac car and stolen a purse.
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2200 block of Village Park Road. Vehicle burglary. Officers responded to an apartment complex in reference to a reported vehicle burglary. Complainant stated that unknown suspect(s) stole an iPad tablet from a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, which had been left unlocked.
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Brian West to be inducted as chamber chairman The Plant City native is taking over duties from Michael Cameron. Whenever the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce appoints a new chairman, it looks for someone with strong ties to the community and the willingness to engage it. This year, that person is Brian West. West, a Plant City native, will assume the role of chairman at a banquet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at the John R. Trinkle Center. The current chairman, Michael Cameron, will pass the gavel, as is tradition at the annual event. With chamber President Marion Smith set to retire, West will also fill her role while the chamber searches for new leadership. “We’re going to have a great 2016, but our work is certainly cut out for us,” West said.
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• Find retiring chamber president’s replacement • Improve the chamber’s alumni program • Work with the Plant City Economic Development Corp. • Educate businesses on the value of chamber membership that has grown continually for 85 years,” West said. “We’ve got a vested interest, when we walk in the door every day, to do the best we can. Our associates go above and beyond in volunteering with organizations. These organizations know that, and they’re looking for a way to connect with us to get our associates to volunteer with them.”
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In a way, West’s role as chamber chairman will be similar to his Publix job: both positions require him to stress the importance of community involvement. “We’re responsible for bring-
ing people into the community to experience the businesses that we have,” West said. “We want to continue to do those types of things for the city. The more people we draw into town, many will go downtown and shop at our stores.” One such way that this will happen is through a new October event, which has yet to be named. West describes it as a “smaller Pig Jam,” but instead it will feature chicken wings and craft beer. His top priority as chairman will be to help find Smith’s replacement. Other priorities include improving the chamber’s alumni program, working closely with the Economic Development Committee and educating businesses on the value of a chamber membership. “It’s building relationships with those businesses that will help them to be successful,” West said. “We want businesses to think of the chamber as the one thing they can’t do without.” Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.
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Michael Cameron’s time as Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce chairman is coming to an end, and those involved with the chamber have plenty of good things to say about his tenure. According to incoming chairman Brian West, Cameron led the chamber while the members were busy revamping its leadership program. He also played a large part in creating the chamber’s newest event, an unnamed event that will be focused on chicken wings and craft beer, scheduled to happen sometime in October of this year. West also believes that the chamber has seen an
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016
UPDATE by Emily Topper & Amber Jurgensen
Around Part of Hills course to get new look
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The Walden Lake Golf & Country Club has undergone changes since it has gotten a new general manager. More are on the horizon.
THE COURSES
Archibald’s improvements to The Lakes course began when he took over and include trimming back about 400 trees and removing stumps, among other things. It’s been a domino effect. The improvements draw golfers to the course and in turn brings them back to the country club. Since taking over, the staff has grown from five people to 38.
THE NEXT DRIVE While some golfers are returning to the course and club, residents who are not members have yet to walk through the its doors, General Manager Lynn Archibald said. Residents do not need to be members of the country club to have dinner at the grill. “Probably 70% of this community doesn’t realize it’s open for the public,”
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Walden Lake residents don’t have to be a member of the Walden Lake Golf & Country Club to enjoy a meal at the club’s grill. When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m daily; happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. BECOME A MEMBER For those interested in the new improvements, memberships are available to Walden Lake residents. Price: $50 per month Includes: Access to pool, tennis courts and gym Benefits: Fifteen percent off all food and beverages served at the grill. Next, he’ll work on a redesign of the back nine of The Hills, with world-renowned course architect Ron Garl. This month, he is meeting with Garl, who is based in Lakeland and was the original designer of many of Walden Lake’s holes. They will ride the back nine, which has been nicknamed “The Railroad Nine,” to decide how it can be made longer and more fun. Garl said the first step is to focus on the basics: irrigation, fixing drainage problems and agronomics to make sure the course will grow first-rate, quality grass. “While we’re bringing that back nine to life, we’re going to make it more enjoyable, more fun,” Garl said. “That’s where golf if going today.” Archibald said. Resident Ruth Polo agreed with Archibald, noting that it is community support that may make or break the club. “If we had more of that from the community, it would be very good,” she said. “I think most of the community’s not aware that they can come here. The door is wide open.” “Whatever they want, we will do,” Archibald said.
Alicia Powell, 53 “A vacation home in the mountains.”
Emily Topper
Lynn Archibald with members of his staff on The Lakes course. Since becoming manager, Archibald has grown the staff from five people to 38. The team hopes to have the redesign complete by October. After, the team will start to work on the back nine of The Lakes. “I’m really excited about the future of Walden Lake,” Garl, whose wife is from Plant City, said. “It’s a special place for me. I’ve spent a lot of time golfing there.” In addition to the work Archibald has put in, he’s also received support from members. Dick Grant and others frequently fix the ball markers on the course left by other players, which must be done each day. “We see in him hope,” Grant said. “He is our hope to bring this course back. I don’t know how he’s doing it, but I give him all the credit in the world.” Member Tony Polo comes into Archibald’s office once a week offering his services — from painting to whatever Archibald needs done, Archibald said. “I want to show my appreciation,” Archibald said. “The members do more than they need to do. We do have some great members.”
THE CLUB
One of the most noticeable differences is the social aspect of the golf and country club. The club’s grill, currently unnamed, opened last year and has remained open daily for lunch, dinner and happy hour. “This is a great social place,” Ruth Polo, who has lived in Walden Lake for at least 20 years, said. “And people need to just come out and try it. The food is superb. We haven’t had a chef as good as this chef in years.” Slowly but surely, Walden Lake golfers are returning. On Fridays, couples play golf at 2 p.m. and then go to the club’s grill for drinks and dinner. Guests also have a new event to look forward to: karaoke, from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. In the future, Archibald plans on bringing back Sunday brunch. “We have everything we need, we’ve just got to get a little organized,” Archibald said. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver. com.
THEIR WORDS “I love it. When the club was no longer here, we were heartbroken. The ladies now come and play, and then we stop afterwards for lunch here.” — Ruth Polo, resident “I would like to have the premier dining room back. It used to be open every day for lunch.” — Margie Gonzalez, resident “We need a good golf course in this community. It’s kind of the jewel that makes Walden Lake what it is. They’re doing a fabulous job. The transformation has been incredible.” — Dick Grant, resident “Every day this place will get better. We’re a happy family. We’re in the social business. Golf is one aspect of it.” — Lynn Archibald, general manager
Natalie Sweet, 64 “A vacation house in Gloucester, Massachusetts.”
Rebecca Poindexter, 28 “I would buy my family members a house.”
Darcy Stottlemyer, 60 “I would probably take a vacation. I would probably tour the continental United States.”
Eric Wise Sr., 56 “I would make sure my kids, each one of them, has a home.”
Jennifer Wainman, 43 “I would probably pay off my house and all of my family’s homes and donate some money to church.”
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There’s one thing avid golfers in the Walden Lake community love more than the newly-revitalized Lakes course: Walden Lake Golf & Country Club Manager Lynn Archibald. In May 2015, Archibald took over The Lakes, an 18-hole course, and the country club. Since then, he’s been revitalizing the course and club with the hope of bringing it back to what it was in its heyday. Walden Lake Golf & Country Club has been in decline over the years, and its disintegration was accelerated after it fell into bankruptcy several years ago. Archibald has come on the scene with long-term goals: his plans include updating the the Hills and Lakes courses and country club, whether or not a rezone to redevelop a portion of it is passed by the City of Plant City. He’s wasted no time in making improvements. However, Archibald said that to boost the golf and country club to its former glory it will take the rest of the community to lend its support.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016
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Obituaries Cheryl Lynn Bates
Cheryl Lynn Bates, 53, of Plant City, died Jan. 12, 2016. She was an alumna of Plant City High School and the University of South Florida. She was a math teacher at Strawberry Crest High School. She loved her family, and she enjoyed vacationing with family and friends. She is survived by her husband, John Switch; daughter, Jennifer Moores (Scott), of Riverview; parents, Richard and Donna Kincade; sister, Tina Johnson (Mike), of Lakeland; grandchildren, Henley and Alden Moores; nephews, Zachary, Tyler and Mason; and dachshunds, Dottie and Bailey. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Heather Hall. A service was Jan. 16, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Private interment was held at Hopewell Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer plants as lasting tributes to Cheryl. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral. com.
Arlin “Bud” Howard Chancy
Arlin “Bud” Howard Chancy, 85, of Inverness, died Dec. 23, 2015. A native of Plant City, he was the son of Jasper and Adele Morrow Chancy. He was a paratrooper in the United States Army, serving in Japan, and was the owner of a gas station for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Polly Hagin Chancy. He is survived by his niece and nephew, Marilyn and
Ken Sorah. A service was Jan. 16, at Haught Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.
Plant City Building Fund, 503 N. Palmer St., Plant City, 33563. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral. com.
Lillie Belle Davis
Maria Gonzalez
Lillie Belle Davis, 91, of Plant City, died Dec. 27, 2015, at her home. A native of Plant City, she was the daughter of Maxwell and Lillie Belle House Farmer. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Plant City, where she attended Sunday school and sang in the choir. She was a member of the Plant City Women’s Club and a South Florida Baptist Hospital Pink Lady. She also sang on WPLA’s Sunrise Service. She is survived by her son, Jack Davis; daughter, Pamela Davis Szydlowski; grandchildren, Kay and Kara Sydlowski and Kelly Davis; and greatgrandchild, Mariah Sparks. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Mildred Davis, Sarah Sipple, James Farmer and Maxwell Farmer. A service was Jan. 2 at Haught Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.
Lynda W. Falls
Lynda W. Falls, 72, of Plant City, died Jan. 2, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Harold; sons, Allen Swofford and Trevor Falls (Julie); grandchildren, Trae, Tara and Piper; and sister, Diane Milliway. A service was held Jan. 6 at First Baptist Church of Plant City. Committal followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of
Maria Gonzalez, 81, of Plant City, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at Melech Hospice House. A native of Quitupan, Jalisco, Mexico, she was the daughter of Luciano and Trinidad Lopez. She is survived by 11 children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service was Jan. 13 at Haught Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.
Patsy “Pat” Hunter Henderson
Patsy “Pat” Hunter Henderson, 65, of Lithia, died Dec. 25, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, John E. Henderson Sr.; sons, Cliff Henderson (Michelle), of Douglasville, Georgia, and Johnny Henderson Jr. (Angel), of Lithia; grandsons, Andrew and Tyler, of Douglasville, and Dylan and Tucker, of Lithia; sister, Mary Tidwell (Herschell), of Lithia; brother, Jackie Hunter (Louise), of Lithia; seven nieces; and seven nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom “Carlos” and Mamie Lou Hunter; brothers, Carlos “Buddy” Hunter and Roy Hunter; and sister, Elouise Shepherd. The family would like to thank the neighbors, for their love, food and prayers. A service was held Dec. 30
at Beulah Baptist Church in Lithia. Committal followed at Beulah Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.
Bob Hernandez
Bob Hernandez, 72, of Plant City, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at Sun City Center. He was a native of Tampa. He was a driver for Crumpton Welding Supply, an avid bowler and golfer and loved the Florida Gators. He was a member of Faith Assembly of God and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Rogers Hernandez; and son, Scott Hernandez. Services will be private. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.
Eunice Olene “Weeks” Holmes
Eunice Olene “Weeks” Holmes, 78, of Lakeland, and born in Boynton Beach, died Dec. 30, 2015. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dover, as a teenager, and of the Red Hat Society. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Dennis Eugene Holmes, of Winter Haven, Michael Terry Holmes, of Plant City, and Kara White (Chuck), of Plant City; siblings, Mavis Herring (Kenneth), of Palatka, Robert Weeks (Clara), of Lakeland, Caroline DeVane, of Plant City, and Betty Lou Roach, of Plant City; five grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Eugene Holmes; parents, Addis and Thelma Weeks; siblings, Nadine Dukes and AD “Sonny” Weeks Jr. A service was Jan. 8 at Hopewell Funeral Home. Committal followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral. com.
Shirley Marcotte
Shirley Marcotte, 89, of Plant City, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, at South Florida Baptist Hospital. A native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, she was the daughter of Leon and Eva Girard Morin. She was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church. She is survived by her siblings, Vivian Brighindi and James R. Morin Sr.; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Marcotte; and children, Richard and Joyce Marcotte. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.
Melinda Monroe
Melinda Monroe, 52, of Plant City, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, at her home. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend. She was also an animal lover extraordinaire. She will be missed. She is survived by her daughters, Ashley Barnes (Jon) and April Terrell (George); son, David Logue (Annette); brothers, Jim Monroe, Ruel Monroe (Genie), Robert Monroe, Mike Monroe (Darlene) and TJ Monroe (Dixie); sister, Wilma Hill (Craig); grandchildren, Sara, Lily, Rachel, George, Mackenzie and CJ; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, JW Monroe. Services will be later. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial. com.
Cathy Mae Nelson
Cathy Mae Nelson, 56, of Plant City, died Dec. 29, 2015. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bloomingdale and worked for the State of Florida Department of Transportation. She loved her family, and she enjoyed collecting hummingbirds and apples. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Dennis Nelson; children, Richard
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McDonald, of Plant City, Jason McDonald (Carina), of South Carolina and Melissa Stinson-Foster (Johnny), of Georgia; parents, Roy and Emily Holloway; sisters, Barbara Royer (Barry), of Center Hill, and Debbie Summerall (Troy), of Antioch; grandchildren, Haley, Carrie, Andrew, Karissa, Cody, Tyler, Nathan and Joel; dog, Lady Bird; and many “adopted” children, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Emerald Rose McDonald. A service was Jan. 2 at Hopewell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73123. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral. com.
Brian Coston Wingard
Brian Coston Wingard, 47, of Plant City, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. He was born July 30, 1968, in Tampa. He is survived by his daughter, Kayla Elizabeth Wingard; three sisters, Brenda Ryals, Karla White and Yanna Elizabeth Wingard; and brother, Gilbert Wingard. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Joyce Wingard.
Mary Jane Asbury
Mary Jane Asbury, 55, of Plant City, and born in Marion, Virginia, died Jan. 8, 2016. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Plant City and a retired accountant with the City of Lakeland. She loved her family and enjoyed singing. She is survived by her mother, Nida Asbury, of Plant City; brother, Joe Asbury, of Plant City; three nephews; and one niece. She was preceded in death by her father, Hubert “Shorty” Asbury. A service was Jan. 14 at Hopewell Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral. com.
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BASKETBALL by Justin Kline | Sports Editor
Tourney time for area teams IF YOU GO FHSAA GIRLS DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Where: Strawberry Crest High School, 4691 Gallagher Road, Dover When: Games start at 4 p.m Monday, Jan. 25; championship game to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28. Cost: $6 per ticket FHSAA BOYS DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Where: Bloomingdale High School, 1700 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico When: Games start at 4 p.m Tuesday, Feb. 2; championship game to be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. Cost: $6 per ticket
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Friday Night Notes I spent my Friday night watching high school basketball for fun, and one game in particular stood out to me. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a high school basketball game as good as the one the Durant and Plant City boys played Jan. 15. After sweeping the Raiders in the 2014-15 season, Durant got caught up in its mistakes in a 62-54 loss to PCHS earlier this season. The Cougars went into JUSTIN this game KLINE not only looking to get some revenge but also to help the school sweep the newly-created Improvement League Classic matchups of the night. Plant City got off to a pretty good start, scoring with little trouble thanks in part to a strong showing from senior forward Randall Haley. As great as flashy play can be, Haley showed that all a player needs to do to be effective is to nail the fundamentals: Haley not only played well in the post, banking in shots, but also displayed great court vision and IQ that helped the Raiders stay one step ahead. Of course, I’d be remiss to mention Plant City basketball without getting to junior Tarik McKelphin. McKelphin is always the most exciting player on the floor for the Raiders, with his scoring touch and ability to jump out of the gym, and his athleticism was on full display Friday night. The only problem was that he started the game with a cold streak. That, if anything, was Durant’s chance to set the tone early and make up for the last game these teams played. The Cougars played solid team basketball, but it was the efforts of Tyler White and Justin Hughes that most affected the game. White, this week’s Athlete of the Week, started the game hot and didn’t cool
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The next two weeks will feature the FHSAA girls and boys district tournaments, respectively. The end of January means it’s the end of prep basketball’s regular season, and area fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks. The girls season ended this week, and district play is scheduled to start Monday, Jan. 25. The boys have around four games left to play, and their district tournament will begin at the start of February. What do fans need to know heading into this February frenzy?
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As of press time, the Durant Lady Cougars were nearly on top of the world. Sporting a 13-3 (8-3 district)
record, this Durant team has established itself as one of the teams to beat in the Tampa Bay area. The only knock on its season (besides getting swept by Strawberry Crest, as everyone else has) was a 48-42 home loss to district rival Tampa Bay Tech Wednesday, Jan. 6. Led by Tamara Hanson’s 12 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, the Lady Cougars’ offense averages 44.7 points per game on 53% shooting. Durant generates pressure through its guard play, with Ashlyn Myers and Ally Louden combining for 6.6 of the team’s 12.2. steals per game. Myers is also third on the team in scoring, with 10.8
points per game. Louden’s 6.8 boards per game are good for second on the team. Tying it all together is senior leader Tahira Rodriguez, who chips in nearly everywhere: she averages 11.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game. Should this team get past Crest and Tech in districts, Durant fans have to like the ceiling for these girls.
PLANT CITY GIRLS
The Lady Raiders weren’t as successful as they were in the 2014-15 season, but it’s hard to
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Durant’s boys and girls swept the first-ever Improvement League Classic Friday, Jan. 15.
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FLAG FOOTBALL by Justin Kline | Sports Editor
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+ Welbon students seek sponsorships The women’s divisions were as intense as any in the tournament.
Local parks hosted the first of at least three national flag football championships.
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There was no shortage of big plays to be seen over the weekend.
While the full results for all 31 brackets have not yet been posted to the USFTL website, the organization has posted some to its official Facebook page. 4-on-4 A-Flag: Wet ’N’ Dirty 4-on-4 B-Flag: Playmakers 4-on-4 C-Flag: Get a Grip 4-on-4 D-Flag: DABB 5-on-5 (35 & over): D.M.V. 7-Man Screen A-Flag: Fighting Cancer/GoGetters 7-Man Screen B-Flag: Simply Amazing 7-Man Screen (Women): Adrenaline 8-Man Eligible C-Flag: AthElites For more, visit USFTL.com.
The Chris Welbon Karate Club Tournament Team has big dreams for 2016, but its members are looking for help toward achieving them. Team members are currently seeking sponsorship to assist in associated costs to travel to Fort Lauderdale in July to compete in the national championship tournament. The goal is to reach $1,000. Three tiers of sponsorship are available, depending on the contribution made: bronze-level sponsorship costs at least $175; silver-level sponsorship costs at least $300; and gold-level sponsorship costs $550. The team is willing to print sponsor names on its team shirts and banner, list them on its website, place them on appreciation plaques and more. Checks can be made payable to CWKC Boosters. For additional information, contact the club at (813) 752-9800.
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The tournament featured 413 teams competing in 31 brackets.
Saturday, Jan. 23, the Youth Basketball TriStar Skills Competition will return to the Tomlin Middle School gymnasium. The competition, which is for youths ages 8 to 13, is free and open to all boys and girls. It will test kids’ dribbling, passing and shooting abilities through a series of cone drills, target practice and free throw competitions, among other activities. For rec league teams that participate, the Recreation and Parks Department is offering a free pizza party for the team that has the most competitors in uniform. For additional information, email recinfo@ plantcitygov.com or call (813) 659-4255.
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the district tournament. Seniors Justin Hughes and Erick Hernandez have played well all season, with Hughes leading the team in rebounds (8.8), blocks (3.8) and steals (1.6) per game, and Hernandez’s 8.7 assists leading the way. Junior Tyler White leads the team with 20.8 points per game, shooting 42% from the field (37% from three-point range). All three have been on their A-games lately, including White’s 34-point explosion against the Raiders.
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The Cougars are closing this season on a four-game road stretch, the first of which was held at Bloomingdale Wednesday, Jan. 13. They entered that stretch on a hot streak, winning three close games in a row: Jan. 7 against King (66-63); Jan. 8 at Lennard (65-63); and Jan. 15 against Plant City (84-80). Should the team keep that momentum going, its sub-.500 record may not matter much in
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down. He launched three ball after three ball, making most of them, and sent several Raiders skidding out of the way with his handles — in particular, his stepback. Hughes, a senior, both scored well and played defense like a man possessed. McKelphin and company might have gotten the better of Hughes Dec. 11, but it couldn’t have been much more different this time. The Cougars led by two points going into halftime, and the teams kept things fairly close throughout the third quarter. The fourth quarter featured at least seven lead changes, both sides scoring on what seemed like nearly every possession and some last-minute drama with White having to ice the game at the free throw line. Cougar fans rightly went nuts. I almost wanted to break the sports writer’s rule, “no cheering in the press box,” because it was such a good game. I’ve written in the past that I wished the boys basketball scene in the area could be as strong as the girls scene. Every girls team in this area can play well (all three teams have winning records, and just 10 losses between them), but a boys team with that level of success only comes around once in a while. As such, the fan attendance for basketball games isn’t always spectacular.
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There was a 12-day gap between Crest’s last two games and results from the Wednesday, Jan. 13, game at Hillsborough were not available at press time, but the final result won’t affect the Lady Chargers either way. On Jan. 5, the last time the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches and Source Hoops chose its top 10 teams in the state, Crest was ranked seventh overall. It was also the only undefeated team both in the 7A rankings and in the “Honorable Mention” column, and it’s safe to say Crest’s standing should improve with the next wave of rankings. One thing is for certain, heading into this tournament: Crest fans should expect big things from this squad.
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Unfortunately for Crest fans, the Chargers have had a down year. The team held a 3-14 overall record (3-9 district) at press time and was mired in a sixgame losing streak before the Jan. 20 game at Hillsborough. Crest did record an upset win over third-place Tampa Bay Tech: Omar Williams’ 17 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks led the team as it stunned Tech, 49-47, in Tampa. Williams led the team in rebounds (9.9) and blocks (1.5) per game. Jordan White’s 16.7 points per game led the team, as did his 2.3 assists and 1.9 steals per game. Crest isn’t expected to make much noise in this year’s tournament, but they could be a team to watch in the future: all four of its freshmen played in at least 15 games this season, and Crest has just one sophomore and one junior on the roster to go with its five seniors.
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Despite taking a loss to Durant, creating a three-game losing streak, the Raiders can still be a dangerous team. Much of this comes from the contrasting styles of forwards Tarik McKelphin and Randall Haley in the frontcourt. McKelphin can beat matchups with his notable athleticism, and the junior has been known to attempt several dunks and alley-oops per game. Haley, meanwhile, uses his fundamentals and basketball IQ to his advantage in most matchups. They can also knock down threes with senior Josh Lawson, who shoots 39% from long range and averages 7.6 points per game. Head coach William Teeden, in his first year with the Raiders, has improved the program in every way since the team went 2-14 (0-10 district) in the 2014-15 season. Plant City will play four more games before the district tournament, where it has potential to make an impact.
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fault them for that. Despite a series of personnel changes that no team would ever want to be saddled with, Plant City was able to put together a season that makes the future look promising. At one point, the Lady Raiders were looking at a 9-3 overall record (6-2 district). They had only lost to Durant (in a multiple-overtime thriller) and Strawberry Crest. Durant and Crest were opponents that lost only three games between them. But, later in the season, the Lady Raiders started to slide: it lost five of its last six and saw its district record fall to 6-6 with losses to Crest, Durant, Tech and Bloomingdale. Although Plant City has not regularly made stats available, it’s gotten good production from a young core. Junior guard Lacey Hargrove has been the team’s most valuable player, but freshman Constance Thomas has led the team in scoring. Sophomore Mackenzie Steele has stepped up in big moments, and Jordin Vance and Tyra Mack are developing into a solid frontcourt combination. The Lady Raiders have proven that they can play well, but they’ll need to shake off the stigma of that late-season cold streak if they want to get anywhere in the district tournament.
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PLANT CITY TIMES & OBSERVER
PlantCityObserver.com
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016
USFTL / PAGE 12 weekend, and the fan support helped put the parking lots at full capacity. Anyone who slogged through the mudslide in the Ellis-Methvin parking lot or found a space at Otis Andrews was treated to highquality action. Spectator attendance figures have not been released, but the USFTL had been expecting to draw around 3,000 spectators for the event. The official number of teams, released Jan. 8, was 413 — a 50-team increase from the 2014 totals. Around 15,000 men, women and youths from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands played their hearts out. These figures should have also impacted local businesses, something that Plant City Recreation and Parks Director Jack Holland was excited about from the beginning. “A tournament of this magnitude will bring thousands of dollars of economic development to our city through area hotels, restaurants, grocers, pharmacies, convenience stores and other businesses that will see an increase in foot traffic during the tournament,” Holland said in a release. It was also a chance for the USFTL to introduce a national
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TYLER WHITE Tyler White had a good day Friday, Jan. 15. He hung a game-high 34 points on the Plant City Raiders, bombing away from behind the three-point line. Along with forward Justin Hughes, his play pumped up both the home team and the home crowd with pure energy.
Every team in the tournament was full of spirit. champion in its newest division: 5-on-5 Non-Contact AFlag. Plant City and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission have a three-year contract to keep the tournament at the Otis Andrews and Ellis-Methvin parks. Both sides have expressed interest in extending the deal beyond 2018, as long as everything goes as planned. “We were very pleased with the overall outcome of the event,” Holland says. “Overall, it seemed to handle itself quite well. No major issues with injuries or attitudes.” The only part of the weekend that was disliked, according to the USFTL’s player and fan interactions, was the parking
Justin Kline
You went off Friday night, and I have no idea how you hit some of those shots you took, but it worked pretty well. How were you feeling before the game? I got off a lot of shots before the game. Just working out, felt good before the game.
scenario. Although construction delays did affect parking in the upper fields, this month’s El Nino weather turned fields and pathways that are normally bone-dry in January into thick, wet mud. Holland assured fans that it would not happen again in 2017. “Normally, January is a dry month in Florida,” he said. “Parking will be in tip-top shape prior to next year’s event.” Should the weather not surprise anyone next year, the tournament appears primed to be successful. “We’re expecting 500-plus teams next year,” Durastante says. Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.
Did you do anything before this one that you don’t normally do? No, I just kept getting shots up, shooting on the shooting machine. What was the key to turning the corner and beating Plant City for the first time this year? We just played as a team, making extra passes and just hitting shots.
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What made you first want to play? My older brother, Kyle, plays, so I just wanted to be like him. He played at Trinity College his freshman year, and he played here (Durant) all four years. He graduated in 2013. Who’s your favorite basketball player of all time? Probably Steph Curry now. He’s crazy, what he does. You say Steph Curry “now,” but who was it before? Probably Michael Jordan. It was crazy what he did too.
Someone behind me, maybe one of your friends, was saying, “Bad shot taker, bad shot maker.” Would you agree? Some of them were forced, but they just go in.
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It’s never a bad shot if you make it. But what do you say your real strengths are, as a basketball player? Ballhandling and three-point shooting.
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At what point did you start to think, “We can probably win this one?” After the first half, when we were up by two. Everyone was doing pretty good. I knew we were probably going to win.
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What was the game plan to try and beat Plant City? Try to play good D, grab rebounds and, hopefully, our shots would fall.
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How would you say this season has gone for you guys? The beginning of this season was kind of rocky, but we’re on a three-game winning streak now. Now, we’re kind of clicking. How long have you been playing basketball? I started when I was 5, playing at the YMCA. I’m 17 now, so it’s been 12 years.
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What pro team would you want to play for? Golden State Warriors. I feel like I could play in their system, the way I play. Any college plans? I’ve gotten letters from Stanford. I worked out at UCF in the summer. Stetson said they liked me and Palm Beach Atlantic. How’s your GPA? About a 3.0. What’s your favorite subject? Science. You get $1 billion in the bank one day. What’s the first thing you buy? Probably a house. A big, nice house. You can have any superpower. What do you pick? Balance — jumping ability. Let’s say a younger kid comes up to you one day and asks for advice on how to be a good basketball player. What do you tell him? Just stay in the gym, keep working out every day, and it’ll probably pay off. What’s the coolest thing you ever did on a basketball court? I got a dunk at L.A. Fitness. A putback. I pulled up on the rim. It was my first dunk. That was a couple months ago. What’s been your proudest moment as a Cougar, so far? Probably that Plant City win. That was a big win for us. We all played together. Of all your teammates, who are you closest with? Probably Justin Hughes. We work out a lot together, go to a lot of training and play well together. We always make the extra pass to each other. And we feed off of each other — whoever’s hot, we give the ball to them. — Justin Kline
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016
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PLANT CITY TIMES & OBSERVER
PlantCityObserver.com
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016
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Wednesday, February 10
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Saturday, February 13
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Tuesday, February 16
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Thursday, February 18
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Wednesday, March 2
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