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Do you know a winner? Check out our list of winners from the 2016 Florida Strawberry Festival. Pages 10-11
THIS ONE IS FOR THE BIRDS
Palin takes the cake
Learn the best ways to feed the birds. See page 8
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Easter preparations Hopewell Baptist Church has been sprucing up its grounds for Easter thanks to some helpful and goodhearted volunteers. A Lakeland Home Depot brought mulch and plants to help with a “Walk for Life” at the church, and volunteer Richard Bonnet completely redid the Golgotha for Easter. Hopewell Baptist Church will be having a kids’ Easter event beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, and Easter services from 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27, at Hopewell Baptist Church, 6001 CR 39 S. For more Easter events, check out our calendar on Page 14 or go to PlantCityObserver.com.
Al Berry bids Sarah Palin goodbye after she visited the 2016 Florida Strawberry Festival Sunday, March 13.
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t’s official: Sarah Palin likes her shortcake with cake instead of biscuit. Palin stopped by the 2016 Florida Strawberry
Festival to endorse presidential candidate Donald Trump Sunday, March 13. “He’s candid and what he says is not memorized or teleprompter-fed rhetoric that a typical politician does, and I think that, you know, that’s something America is ready for too,” Palin said.
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Photos by Amber Jurgensen and Emily Topper
Sarah Palin visited the Parkesdale booth then made shorcake at St Clement’s booth.
The box is back
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After years of asking, Walden Lake has its mailbox back. EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER
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Post officer in charge Mark Barnes, WLCA President Bob Hunter and Jack Wolff cut a ribbon on the new mail drop-off box Tuesday, March 15.
The Walden Lake community once again has a mail drop-off box. The box, which was removed about four years ago because of incessant vandalism (it was even lit on fire) was restored to its former post last week. The box, located just before the guard house on Timberlane Drive, will service the nearly 2,400 homes in the Walden Lake community. The restoration of the box was made possible by the continued efforts of Walden Lake resident and former
Walden Lake Community Association director Jack Wolff. In January, Wolff told the WLCA board that he had submitted papers requesting the box for processing but frequently faced challenges because of constant post officer circulation. “I’ve lost count of the number of months I’ve spent trying to get this back,” Wolff said. WLCA President Bob Hunter, along with Wolff and the Mark Barnes, the officer in charge of the Plant City post SEE MAILBOX PAGE 5
Baseball coach inducted into hall of fame. Page 16
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Photojournalism contest
Those interested in visual storytelling can win up to $100 for entering the Plant City Photo Archive and History Center’s annual photojournalism contest. It includes two categories: students at Plant City High School and adult residents of the greater Plant City area. Contestants must tell a story relevant to some aspect of the greater Plant City area’s history using photographs and text. HOW TO ENTER Submit up to four photos and 300 to 600 words for high school entrants; 400 to 800 words for adult entrants. Entries may be dropped off at or sent to: Photo Archives and History Center, 106 S. Evers St., Plant City, FL 33563-5412. Entries may be emailed to: gil@plantcityphotoarchives. org. The contest is free to enter.
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Did you make friends with Strawbuddy? 2013 Florida Strawberry Queen Kelsey Fry and her mother Kendra Harrell won The Band Perry tickets for taking a picture with Strawbuddy at the midway.
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he Plant City Times & Observer released Strawbuddy onto the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds to make friends with its thousands of guests, who were encouraged to pass the cardboard cutout around. Strawbuddy made the rounds during the festival’s 11-day run, from steer shows to the Grand Parade. Check out who made friends with Strawbuddy.
Foster families got time to relax and play during Lupton’s 26th annual Foster Family Picnic Sunday, March 6. The picnic was hosted by Eckerd Kids, a Clearwaterbased nonprofit that provides child welfare and behavioral health programs.
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Strawbuddy was a fan of pro football hall of famer Derrick Brooks.
168,000: approximate number of children and families helped 1968: year it was founded by Jack and Ruth Eckerd
Kristen Newman and her son, Branden Newman, watched the Grand Parade with Strawbuddy Monday, March 7.
8: number of states Eckerd Kids offers assistance in
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ONLINE Joseph Mullis was one of the first guests in line on opening day. Caregiver Alexandria Sacco took his picture with Strawbuddy.
Raymond, the Tampa Bay Rays mascot, loved chilling out with Strawbuddy.
Strawbuddy caught the Donny and Marie concert with 2016 Strawberry Queen Haley Riley.
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From Bealsville Blake High School senior Karlea Lynné Boswell-Edwards has been accepted to Berklee College of Music with a scholarship.
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arlea Lynne´ BoswellEdwards jokes that she hasn’t always been a good singer. Growing up, the Bealsville resident would sing along to the radio in the car. Her siblings would yell over her, telling her she needed lessons. As Boswell-Edwards’ voice got better, her audiences grew bigger. The 18-year-old Blake High School senior has spent the majority of the last two years performing jazz vocalist gigs around the Tampa Bay area. She used $1,000 dollars of her earnings for the down payment of her college tuition — at Berklee College of Music.
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Karlea Lynne´ Boswell-Edwards grew up in Bealsville and is close with her mother, Karla King.
to Berklee SPOTLIGHT NOTABLE PAST PERFORMANCES: Tampa Jazz Festival Hillsborough County School District luncheons and dinners Tampa Hillsborough Action Plan Gala Stageworks Theater City of Tampa’s Black History Celebration
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Boswell-Edwards is an old soul. A classic jazz vocalist. No fancy gimmicks or dramatic stage tricks, just surprising vocals from an unassuming source. The musical world has taken note. In January, Boswell-Edwards was selected as the Florida Music Education Association’s vocalist for the allstate jazz band, where she performed with the band in front of over 1,000 people. That high honor was only the start. In February, Boswell-Edwards visited Berklee, where she was won the school’s first-ever Jazz Singers Showcase. Her journey started when she was picked as a top 10 finalist from a YouTube video she submitted to the competition. Her mom and sister scraped up money for her to go to the event in Massachusetts. There, she was given two songs to perform and was critiqued by former American Idol coach Debra Byrd. When she was named the top winner and was told she would perform that afternoon with the Berklee College of Music Jazz Orchestra. She was also
“Karlea’s tenacity about things ... one day the world is going to know her name. It’s her love for what she does ... She’s different. She has her own way, her own vibe, her own world.” — Karla King, mother of Karlea Lynne´ Boswell-Edwards
INSPIRATION Karlea Lynne´ Boswell-Edwards’ jazz personality is inspired by the musical quirks of her favorite singers. The bravado of Christina Aguilera. The soulful vocals of Teena Marie. The attitude of Nancy Wilson. And a cacophony of other sounds, too, ranging from Michael Jackson and Anita Baker to Tony Braxton, Celine Dion, Ella Fitzgerald, Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood. “I really had to practice,” Karlea said. “I had to imitate them and then make it my own. I try to mix them and see how they work ... that’s how I make them unique to me.”
awarded full tuition to one of Berklee’s five-week summer programs. When Karlea was announced the winner, she started to cry. “I don’t see Karlea cry a lot,” King said. “She just cried. It brought me to tears because she never cries. I thought, ‘Wow, she really wanted it.’” Boswell-Edwards performed in front of 5,000 people with the Berklee College of Music Jazz Orchestra. It was her biggest performance. Before she went on stage, BoswellEdwards took off her glasses. She didn’t want to have to look at the audience while she performed. With 5,000 strangers blurred in front of her, Boswell-Edwards was able to really get into her performance. “I try to stay very humble because I know that’s a part of why I got my blessing,” Boswell-Edwards said. “I did not experience (hardships) to break me down. I experienced them to become what I aspire to be. I have a goal. And I’m trying to get that goal. I plant that goal, and I water that goal.” Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.
Top three, International Sarah Vaughan Competition Merit award for achievement in the arts, National Young Arts Foundation Winner of Berklee Jazz Singers Showcase Florida Music Education Association’s vocalist for All-State
To check out Karlea’s music and jazzy sound, visit her Soundcloud: Karlea Lynne´
alluded to in her college scholarship applications. “I wrote that my art is special because it is repaired art,” BoswellEdwards said. “It is like broken glass that we have glued back together. And she (Griffin) put me back together spiritually.”
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A few days before Christmas 2014, Boswell-Edwards’ father, Louis Anthony Boswell, died unexpectedly. “We always got along,” BoswellEdwards said. “He always said I couldn’t move to the city because I was a country girl.” Boswell-Edwards’ mother, Karla King, said losing him was hard on Boswell-Edwards. “She went into a deep depression and got the flu,” King said. “She had just seen him a day or so before.” King said that after her dad’s death, Boswell-Edwards became quieter, more introverted. When her talent led her to get title roles in school productions, other students started to bully her as an intimidation tactic. She withdrew more. “Her daddy was like her hero,” King said. “He was a good dad. As long as he was alive, she wouldn’t want for anything. She was his only child, and he thought he couldn’t have children. I think his death thrust her into singing.” As Griffin began encouraging Boswell-Edwards to take on more and more gigs, Boswell-Edwards never mentioned her father had died. Music was her coping mechanism, one she
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Natalie Sweet has been active with the Plant City Family YMCA board of directors since 2012.
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The Plant City Family YMCA gave Natalie Sweet the award Feb. 25.
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Boswell-Edwards was sitting in her musical theater class — her major of choice at Blake — when she found out that she had been accepted to Berklee. Her heart was pounding. It was December. And while most of her fellow classmates were still working on applications, Boswell-Edwards had her congratulatory letter in front of her. She had received it 30 days early — one of only 100 other applicants who were given early admittance. “That was weird to get it early,” Boswell-Edwards said. “I was crying. A lot of my teachers told me I probably wouldn’t get in.” But she had. On top of being admitted to the prestigious school, she’d also been given a scholarship covering 50% of her tuition for all four years, provided that she maintained at least a B average. “I jumped up and asked to be excused,” Boswell-Edwards said. She left the musical theater classroom and rushed to the jazz class on the other side of the building. Early in Boswell-Edwards’ high school career, jazz band teacher Carmen Griffin heard her sing and asked her to perform with the jazz band. It didn’t take long for Boswell-Edwards to fall in love with the musical genre. It was Griffin who helped kickstart Boswell-Edwards’ now-countless singing gigs across Tampa. It was Griffin who wrote BoswellEdwards’ glowing letter of recommendation for Berklee. It was Griffin who Boswell-Edwards ran to in the band building, bursting with the good news. “She was conducting,” BoswellEdwards said. “I asked her to stop. I was overcome with excitement.” But unlike Boswell-Edwards, Griffin wasn’t surprised to hear about the standout jazz singer’s acceptance. Griffin never doubted her, even when Boswell-Edwards doubted herself.
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Natalie Sweet loves to help out. She admits there are times when she doesn’t realize how much she’s doing for the Plant City Family YMCA. But the Y felt Sweet has worked hard enough to receive its annual Volunteer of the Year award. “I think that winning the award, I feel a little overwhelmed,” Sweet said. “I thought I did a lot, but I didn’t think I did that much. I was honored to receive it.” Sweet left her native Massachusetts for Plant City in 1989 and currently works as a Keller Williams realtor with partner Angel Miller. She and her husband, Mike, have three children and seven grandchildren, with whom they like to travel. She has been on the Plant City Family’s YMCA board of directors since 2012, currently as a vice chair, and gets involved in nearly every event and activity. “I know that it helps people achieve what they need to achieve, as far as bringing new programs in and helping underprivileged people in the area,” Sweet said. “I know that what the Y does for people is so important to the community.” She has also been the chair of the Strong Leader Dinner Planning Committee since 2014.
“I think that winning the award, I feel a little overwhelmed. I thought I did a lot, but I didn’t think I did that much. I was honored to receive it.” — Natalie Sweet
“Natalie was selected due to her dedication and commitment to the Plant City Family YMCA,” Executive Director of the Plant City YMCA Rick Gould said. “Natalie’s dedication shows through her participation in the planning teams for our annual Dean’s Ride, which raises money for our Livestrong (cancer survivor program) at the YMCA, and our annual Turkey Trot, which supports youth scholarships for YMCA programs like summer camp, swim lessons and youth sports.” In addition to her volunteer work, Sweet is also eager to work on her own personal health goals. After participating in the 2012 Slimpossible Challenge, placing first with a team of five women, she admits that she has been “slacking” since then, and hopes to get back to the level of fitness she reached four years ago with help from her colleagues at the Y. “I’m back again, working out and doing all those things, along with my responsibilities as a board member,” Sweet said. Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.
BIO NATALIE SWEET HOME STATE: Massachusetts PLANT CITY RESIDENT: 26 years SPOUSE: Mike PROFESSION: Realtor at Keller Williams BUSINESS PARTNER: Angel Miller YMCA INVOLVEMENT: Strong Leader Dinner, Dean’s Ride, Turkey Trot, board of directors
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Crowds swarmed the former Alaskan governor as she met the Parkesdale family and made shortcake at the St Clement Catholic Church strawberry shortcake booth. Parkesdale’s matriarch, Helen Parke, gave Palin a flat of strawberries and posed for pictures. “She’s like you, she talks like you,� Parke said. “You expect the festival to be a small thing.� After, Palin posed for more pictures outside of the Parke Building on the festival grounds. Florida Strawberry Festival General Manager Paul Davis, Florida Strawberry Festival President Dan Walden, Plant City Mayor Rick Lott, Plant City Commissioner Mike Sparkman and many redcoats bid her farewell after about an hour visit. She had traveled from an appearance at the Arcadia All Florida Championship Rodeo at noon. Her campaign stops were timed for Florida’s presidential primary election on Tuesday, March 15. Trump, who won the Republican primary, received 99 delegates. Palin, John McCain’s 2008 running mate, is the second woman and first Republican female to run for vice president on a United States major party’s ticket.
Hasani Jackson has teamed up with Kisha McDonald to address gangs in the community and mentor youth. EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER
Plant City’s newest organization is focused on providing the community with better opportunities for disadvantaged youth. With the working name You, We, Community, the newest group in the city held its first meeting last month. Led by Simmons Career Center educator Hasani Jackson and Making a Change girls mentor Kisha McDonald, You, We, Community is focused on teaching kids and teens to make good decisions. “This new generation, they just have no direction,� Jackson said. Jackson had planned on running for the available Plant City Commission seat but decided to focus his efforts on this latest endeavor before his name was placed on the ballot. “We used to be afraid to curse or joke around in front of older people. Now kids don’t care,� Jackson said. Jackson hopes that the organization will provide neutral ground for his students at Simmons. Some have turned to gangs as a way of making up for a family that they don’t have at home. Many of Jackson’s students CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 have belonged to gangs including Sur 13 and Norte 14, the two primary gangs office, held a ribbon cutting for the within the city limits. mailbox Tuesday, March 15. The recent homicide of RegiTo dissuade vandalism, security nald Brown, a friend of Jackson, also cameras have been installed in the sparked a desire to start the group. guard houses on Timberlane Drive Their new organization isn’t just for that will be able to catch any criminal kids and teens. Members of the comacts. In previous years, security cammunity are welcome to attend. eras faced the opposite direction. “It’s really sad that Plant City is so Residents will be able to pull through small and you have communities that a small driveway as they leave the are broken up,� Jackson said. “They Walden Lake community to drop off have no one to look up to. They have their mail. The reinstallation of the rappers and movie stars ... it’s our drop-off box saves residents a twojob to uplift kids. Some of these kids, mile trip to downtown, where boxes we’re all they have.� are located at the closed post office, or McDonald hopes that by uniting to the Plant City post office on Walden kids and teens together, the commuWoods Drive, off of Alexander Street. nity as a whole will come together. “It’s574, important because our com14720 S.R. Highway Dover FL Phone: 813-659-2902 3TORE (OURS -ON 3AT AM PM s 3UN AM PM Contact Emily Topper at munity is divided,� McDonald said. We Sell Florida Lottery Tickets Fastest Way etopper@plantcityobserver.com. “We seeThe It’s very important Available Services: Money Orders, Tonegativity. Send Money
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At the March 8 meeting, which had about 20 attendees, residents spoke freely about what services they thought would best serve the community. Natalie Brabson said that one of her top concerns was the need for a homeless shelter. Though the Winter Visitor Center on Dort Street feeds the homeless and those in need on a daily basis, homeless residents in Plant City frequently turn to creating camps in the woods behind businesses and neighborhoods. “Funding for affordable housing is my number one issue,” she said. Tina Long wants to see more dollars spent in some of the city’s more dilapidated communities, especially in the predominantly African-American neighborhoods. “My biggest issue is that there is not enough funding in the black community,” Long said. Langston and Calderaro took notes on residents’ concerns at the meeting. Once the surveys are analyzed,
the Community Services Program will create a market analysis and plan for the funds. Then, the department will create an angle of action plan that will create specific focuses on needs with dollar amounts. The county hopes that such outreach will encourage residents to speak up about the needs in their communities. Last year, $150,000 tagged for economic development was leftover and reallocated to another program. Langston hopes that about 400 residents will complete the survey to determine needs in the county. The survey is available online. The plan will go to the Hillsborough County Commission on Wednesday, July 20. SHOW ME THE MONEY
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Members of Plant City’s Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay got to see water in action during a field trip Tuesday, March 1. The City of Plant City teamed up with the organization to take 21 students on a field trip to the Westside Canal, one of the city’s capital improvement projects focused on cleaning up stormwater. The Westside Canal is located on the south side of Ball Street near the intersection with Hunter Street and is a man-made pond designed to take on pollution. Assistant City Manager Bill McDaniel led students to the Westside Canal. The $700,000 project, which spans 4 acres, included installing 750 linear feet of underground drainage piping from Warren Street to Hunter Street for additional water quality treatment. An additional 350 feet are used for drainage pipes. “When we collect the water, we get the bad stuff out,” Tatyana Austin, the project’s manager, said. Sharon Spires, the industrial pretreatment coordinator for the City of Plant City, told students about the importance of clean drinking water. Though over half of the world is covered in water, only 2.5% of that water is fresh, according to National Geographic. Only 1% of that water is easily accessible, as the rest of it is found in glaciers. “That 1% is both drinking water and for feeding animals,” Spires said. “All of that 1% of water for Florida is in the aquifer, in these little pockets.” On a model of a small city set up by field trip organizers, students learned how mismanagement of daily activities — like using fertilizer and taking out the trash — could harm Florida’s aquifer.
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Students were given paper and food coloring to represent pollutants, including oil, trash, pesticides, fertilizer and sand. When instructed, students poured the pollutants on the model city. The makeshift trash traveled to the bottom of the model, which was full of water. Spires explained to students that any form of pollution, even if it’s not near water, has the potential to harm the state’s aquifer. “It’s a shame, because we can control that,” Spires said. “We can’t control animals. But we can control the herbicides, pesticides and trash. There’s some things we can’t do any-
thing about, but there’s a lot of things we can do. Now our 1% of water is dirty, so we’ve got to fix that.” Plants at the Westside Canal remove nutrients and contaminants from the polluted water. Although the water isn’t safe for humans to drink, it is an acceptable habitat for animals. During the field trip, students saw birds drinking from the canal. Later, the canal also will have fish and other small aquatic animals. The Westside Canal Capital Improvement Project received two grants, including $373,093 from the United States Department of Hous-
“Today the kids, tomorrow the adults. It’s important to understand what the environment means to us. It must be preserved for future generations.”
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ing and Urban Development, and $350,000 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The project began two years ago, and the finished pond was completed last month. City Manager Mike Herr was pleased with the presentation to students. “Our youth are an important audience to talk about excellent management of our rivers, streams, canals and ecosystem,” Herr said. “We are proud of this project.” For Austin, teaching Plant City’s youth about the project was something she felt would benefit the city’s future. “Today the kids, tomorrow the adults,” Austin said. “It’s important to understand what the environment means to us. It must be preserved for future generations.”
Though over half of the world is covered in water, only 2.5% of that water is fresh. Only 1% of that water is easily accessible, as the rest of it is found in glaciers. SOURCE: National Geographic
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n Use feeders that come with cages that allow the birds to go in, but keep the squirrels out. n Use feeders with a baffle (inverted cone or dome) that block the squirrels path to the feeder. n Hang feeders from a 5-foot pole in an open area at least 6 feet away from any object that the squirrels can use to launch themselves onto the feeder. n Provide the squirrels with their own feeder. Sometimes I can keep them busy munching on ears of dry corn, while the birds visit the “bird” feeders. Other predators you want to protect your feeders from are cats and hawks: If you own a cat, keep it indoors. In 2013, a study published in the scientific journal Nature Communications stated that, in the continental United States, domestic and feral cats kill 1.4 to 3.7 billon birds each year. If a hawk is hanging around your bird feeders, stop feeding the birds until the hawk finds another place to hunt.
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A cage feeder keeps the squirrels away from these indigo buntings.
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sador at Jackson, said that he was grateful for the donation because it would encourage students to read. “I felt happy,” Barringer said. “Everybody needs to read at least one page of a book per day.” The Cork students were able to travel to Jackson and meet the students they were helping. “We just wanted to help out other schools that needed some books,” Jaden Terrell, a Cork executive council member, said. Students from both schools noted that they hope to form a partnership or do similar service projects for other Plant City schools. Both Jackson Elementary and Cork Elementary are Title I schools. Cork has 753 students, and Jackson has 550.
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Florida Strawberry Festival Winners
Although many Florida Strawberry Festival guests came for the shortcake, rides and entertainment, many more came to compete in one of the festival’s numerous competitions. From livestock to art shows, contestants gave it their all. First: Strawberry Crest FFA Second: Brandon FFA Third: Durant FFA Fourth: Plant City High School Award of distinction: Marshall FFA, Tomlin FFA, Turkey Creek FFA
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RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION Ayrshire Reserve Junior Champion: Sarah Carter Brown Swiss Reserve Junior Champion: Kyle Lay Holstein Reserve Junior Champion: Jake Braglin Jersey Reserve Junior Champion: Andrew Hammer SENIOR CHAMPION Ayrshire Senior Champion: Sarah Carter Brown Swiss Senior Champion: Gracie Lee Guernsey Senior Champion: Nicholas Hammer Holstein Senior Champion: Nicholas Hammer Jersey Senior Champion: Cierra Ellis RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION Ayrshire Reserve Senior Champion: Aidan Heidt Brown Swiss Reserve Senior Champion: Blane Rogers Guernsey Reserve Senior Champion: Shaylee Tackitt Holstein Reserve Senior Champion: Gracie Lee Jersey Reserve Senior Champion: Gracie Lee RICHARD KAHELIN ALL-BREEDS CHAMPION AWARD Cierra Ellis PREMIER EXHIBITOR Gracie Lee JUNIOR ALL BREEDS BRED-BY EXHIBITOR Sarah Carter SENIOR ALL BREEDS BRED-BY EXHIBITOR Nicholas Hammer JUNIOR HERDSMAN Jake Braglin SENIOR HERDSMAN Anthony Bouchard CHARLIE HUNTER MEMORIAL SPORTSMANSHIP Kyleigh Glenn
HEAVYWEIGHT Grand Champion: Jonathan Rowell Reserve Grand Champion: T.J. Hutchinson
CLASS 2 First: Alex Aponte Second: Autumn Tarlton Third: Dylan Smothers Fourth: McKenzie Wheeler Fifth: Mitchell (Bryson) Parker Sixth: Gresham Stephens Seventh: Cade Fitzpatrick
GRAND CHAMPION Ayrshire Grand Champion: Sarah Carter Brown Swiss Grand Champion: Gracie Lee Guernsey Grand Champion: Nicholas Hammer Holstein Grand Champion: Nicholas Hammer Jersey Grand Champion: Cierra Ellis
JUNIOR CHAMPION Ayrshire Junior Champion: Aubrey Cook Brown Swiss Junior Champion: Aaron Bingham Guernsey Junior Champion: Garrett Linton Holstein Junior Champion: Chase Braglin Jersey Junior Champion: Carlie Braglin
MIDDLEWEIGHT Grand Champion: Dakota Allen Reserve Grand Champion: Garrett Gould
CLASS 1 First: Ethan Vaughan Second: Alexa Diaz Third: Ramsey Bowers Fourth: Jake Fitzpatrick Fifth: Madison Smith Sixth: Brooke Varn Seventh: Albert Branch
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RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION Ayrshire Reserve Grand Champion: Aubrey Cook Brown Swiss Reserve Grand Champion: Blane Rogers Guernsey Reserve Grand Champion: Shaylee Tackitt Holstein Reserve Grand Champion: Gracie Lee Jersey Reserve Grand Champion: Gracie Lee
LIGHTWEIGHT Grand Champion: Ethan Vaughan Reserve Grand Champion: Alexa Diaz
PREMIERE SHOWMANSHIP Pee Wee: Johann Cloete Novice: Kaleigh Gonzalez Junior: Carlie Braglin Intermediate: Nicholas Hammer Senior: Gracie Lee Adult: Jennifer Linton PREMIERE SHOWMANSHIP Gracie Lee COSTUME BALL Funniest: Reagan Messick Prettiest: Aiden and Finley Heidt Most Original: Blane Rogers Most Colorful: Aubrey Cook Overall: Kyle Lay
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CLASS 5 First: Elise Griffin Second: Haley Courtney Third: Rachel Carter Fourth: Chance Christie Fifth: Gracie Gainer Sixth: Haleigh McDaniel Seventh: Shawn Connell Eighth: Sierra Francis CLASS 6 First: Cole Hanson Second: Hayley Duckson Third: Brooklyn Zajac Fourth: Morgan Chancey Fifth: Jenna Baker Sixth: Payten Christie Seventh: Zachary Salter Eighth: Brooke Callis CLASS 7 First: Shalee Conrad Second: FFA Federation, shown by Kenneth Hattaway Third: Chelsea Woodard Fourth: Zachary Bozeman Fifth: Paige Schelb Sixth: Lynzi Butler Seventh: Brady Helmer Eighth: Jessica Strom CLASS 8 First: Emma Stephens Second: Charlotte Byrnes Third: Eli Swint Fourth: Dallas Stoy Fifth: Jessica Reasor Sixth: Madison Morris Seventh: Shelby Stone Eighth: Charles Watson CLASS 9 First: Emma Miller Second: Emma Leiss Third: Ashlyn Barror Fourth: Emma Grace Futch Fifth: Delaney Flowers Sixth: McKenzie Weeks Seventh: John Aubrey CLASS 10 First: Rhet Conyers Second: Ashley Boock Third: Shayde Robbins Fourth: Tristan Simmons Fifth: Gracie Rae Dyer Sixth: Sierra Haight Seventh: Jade Banks
CLASS 3 First: Morgan Gill Second: Elizabeth Ford Third: Joel Lopez Fourth: Corbet Wyatt Fifth: Mark Jordan Sixth: Dalton Vanderford Seventh: Hannah Jacobe Eighth: Mathew Diem
SHOWMANSHIP SENIOR First: Cole Hanson Second: Jade Banks Third: Rachel Carter
CLASS 4 First: Samuel Shiver Second: Raegan Tucker Third: Chase Farris Fourth: Haley Bell Fifth: Trevor Hinton Sixth: Maddox Connell Seventh: Will Haxton Eighth: Hannah Simmons
JUNIOR First: Shalee Conrad Second: Samuel Shiver Third: Haley Bell
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CLASS 3 First: McKenzie Shelby Second: Amber Boykin Third: Gabriell Taylor Fourth: Ashley Sanchez Fifth: Gregory Berrios Sixth: Kailee Triner CLASS 4 First: Clayton Brock Second: Jace Hardee Third: Abigayle Almon Fourth: Chase Lingo Fifth: Luke Williams Sixth: Reagan Messick Seventh: Joshua Lewis CLASS 5 First: Jake Stines Second: Jacob Burnette Third: Kiersten Struth Fourth: Chesley Campbell Fifth: Levi Edwards Sixth: Ashlynn Flack CLASS 6 FIRST: DAKOTA ALLEN Second: Garrett Gould Third: Cassidy Hasting Fourth: Cameron Diem Fifth: Tanner Jurnigan Sixth: Haley Flack CLASS 7 First: Clay Joyner Second: Morgan Lee Third: Matthew DelCastillo Fourth: Allison Lane Fifth: Dustin Jacobs Sixth: Nathan Hood Seventh: Dalton McMath Hudson CLASS 8 First: Jonathan Rowell Second: Chase Campbell Third: Esperanza (Espi) Van Vleet Fourth: Amaiah Williamson Fifth: Reagan Brown Sixth: Jenna Keely Seventh: Madi Conrad Eighth: Noah Rebman CLASS 9 First: T.J. Hutchinson Second: Cheyenne Lopez Third: Chloe Tew Fourth: Jessica Tillis Fifth: Ethan Fernandez Sixth: Jacob Bessey Seventh: Raelyn Hudson Eighth: Angelic Alex CLASS 10 First: Megan Todd Second: Jacob Ross Third: Coley Riley Fourth: Claire Gill Fifth: Meredith DelCastillo Sixth: Clay Lingo Seventh: Cole Harrell Eighth: Haley Riley
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GRAND CHAMPION All Breeds Heifer: Meagan Meredith All Breeds Bull: Casey Harper Bred and Owned Heifer: Kaleb Williams Bred and Owned Bull: Kaleb Williams Angus Heifer: Clayton Brock Angus Bull: Kendall Locke Brangus Heifer: Cassidy Polston Branges Bull: Casey Harper Other Breeds Heifer: Meagan Meredith Other Breeds Bull: Jesse Bibby Commercial (English) Heifer: Wyatt Hinton Commercial (Brahman) Heifer: Ashley Denslow RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION All Breeds Heifer: Wyatt Hinton All Breeds Bull: Jesse Bibby Bred and Owned Heifer: Madi Conrad Bred and Owned Bull: Kendall Locke Angus Heifer: Bailey Buchanon Angus Bull: Jesse Bibby Brangus Heifer: Kaleb Williams Branges Bull: Casey Harper Other Breeds Heifer: Madi Conrad Other Breeds Bull: Kaylee Hudson Commercial (English) Heifer: Sophia Aten Commercial (Brahman) Heifer: Mary Davis SHOWMANSHIP Senior First: Cassidy Polston Second: Anna Conrad Third: Kendall Locke Intermediate First: Madi Conrad Second: Amanda Clark Third: Clayton Brock Junior First: Kylee McMullen Second: Shalee Conrad Third: Payge Dupre
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Saint Clement Catholic Church, Fr. Mike O’Brien: Anika Prasad Desco Printing Company Inc., Chris Davis: Om Deshpande O’Brien’s Irish Pub, Mike Goodwin: Scott Lawson State Farm, Tony Lee: Tom Wilke Nadine Clark Hairstyling, Nadine Clark: Shirley Hawkins Hopewell Funeral Home, Marsha Passmore: Frances Walker Center Place Fine Arts & Civic ASSN., Dawn Galia: Kris Belkale Plant City Entertainment Inc., Paul Hetrick: Wayne Chunat Arts Council of Plant City, Audrey Montella: Sandra Lallemand The Cottage in Plant City, Michaela Messer: Dawn Lannan Peyton & Associates Inc., Dennis Peyton: Sheryl Unwin My Flying Onion, Katrina and Brien Hockman: Scott Robinson Veterans’ Art Center Tampa Bay, Scott Mack Macksam: William Hood Cameron Financial Management, Michael Cameron: Richard Wagner Grape Expectations, David Fialcosky: Jack Mineo Winthrop Arts, Kay and John Sullivan: Madison Jewell Yoga Elements, Judy Gaspar: Jim Jordan Dr. Richard F. Gaspar: Karin Stechschulte
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Best in Show: Marian Kingry ANIMAL First: Marissa Benn Second: Seth Poppell Third: Cheryl Price Fourth: Amy Parrett Fifth: Suzanne Austin-Hill BLACK AND WHITE First: Michael Martin Second: Robyn Carter Third: Samantha Shannon Fourth: Jeff Elmhurst Fifth: Cheryl Price HUMAN First: Mays Merckle Second: Deborah Moore Third: Brenda Owens Fourth: Matt Shivers Fifth: Brittney Gambrell MISCELLANEOUS First: Kevin Pyfrom Second: Tammie Harris Third: Michael Martin Fourth: Rayvon Hartzog Fifth: Angela Otero
ADULT SCULPTURES First: Harry Day Second: Alexsandra Vargas Third: Tony Mears Fourth: Ira McEachern
PLACE First: Christina Grosser Second: Jeff Elmhurst Third: Carl Molsani Fourth: Kristine Reelfs Fifth: Kevin Pyfrom
DRAWING/PAINTING (15 TO 17) First: Kerensa Trevillyan Second: Marcus Holloway Third: Kaydee Janes Fourth: Shamma Sidhiqui
PLANT First: Joni Braswell Second: Courtney Hall Third: Kathleen Thomas Fourth: Tricia Glotfelty Fifth: Cheryl Price
DRAWING/PAINTING (12 TO 14) First: Hannah Clor Second: Sarah Jones Third: Siri Gavini Fourth: Bayli Feist
THEME First: Brandi Shivers Second: Mary Hooker Third: Angela Otero Fourth: Robyn Baker Fifth: Julia Marsh
DRAWING/PAINTING (9 TO 11) First: Zachary Trammell Second: Emma Sierra Third: Gwyneth Milone Fourth: Reese Weight DRAWING/PAINTING (6 TO 8) First: Aiden Alford Second: Ethan Bunton Third: Ananya Srivivasan Fourth: Danielle Turner BUSINESS Osprey Observer, Kathy Collins: Felix Velazquez
YOUTH (5 TO 13) First: Austin Holcomb Second: Brennen Osterberger Third: Ed Kelsey Fourth: Rebecca Holcomb Fifth: Will Bennett YOUTH (14 TO 18) First: Ginger Haggbloom Second: Ginger Haggbloom Third: Amanda Laferriere Fourth: Alexis Walton Fifth: Alana Kicklighter
BABY CONTEST DECORATED DIAPER Funniest: Laila Jade Benitez Strawberry: Maizy Annabelle Anglin Cartoon: Enzo Geoffrey David Nelson Theme: Kinsley Rae Newberry FEATURES CONTEST Biggest Eyes: Kara Rose Barth Most Hair: Alyssa Faye Lone Chubbiest Cheeks: Maizy Annabelle Anglin Look-alike Twins: Gabriel Alexander and Sebastian Edward Ortiz PRETTIEST GIRL 6- to 9-months: Adaline Grechenkov 10- to 12-months: Zoe Doris Tzannes 13- to 15-months: Leah Adelaide Schultz 16- to 18-months: Audrina Alivia Suarez MOST HANDSOME BOY 6- to 9-months: Briggs Tate Walls 10- to 12-months: Becham McClellan 13- to 15-months: Eli Westen Barrett 16- to 18-months: Weston James Foster and Logan Joseph Cooprider DIAPER DERBY 9- to 12-months: Leah Adelaide Schultz
HORTICULTURE YOUTH PLANT SHOW Grand Champion: Kaden Palmer Reserve Grand Champion: Taryn Storter Woody Ornamentals: Jared Sweat Foliage Plants: Jack Browsky Hanging Planters: Jessica Harris Plants: Jessica Harris Plant in Size No. 1: Chloe Murphy Plant in Size No. 3: Savanna Glover Plant in Size No. 7: Kendall Gaudens Award of Distinction: Adrianna Lane, Riley Buttorff, Estrella Quirino GARDEN CLUB JUNIOR Best in Show/Best in Show Hanging: Devan Jefferson Cactus: Isabel Perez Bromeliad/Dish Garden/Award of Merit: Hailey Jefferson Succulent: Brooks Brown Award of Merit: Mollie Usher, Miriam Hernandez Lopez INTERMEDIATE Best in show/Best in Show Hanging/ Award of Merit (3): Riley Buttorff Dish Garden/Cactus/Succulent: Jared Upthegrove ADULT Best in Show: Liz Miller Best in Show Hanging Basket: Mary Collins African Violet: Bess Treadwell Cactus: Jan Griffin Dish Garden: Kelly Everheart Orchid: Richard Zeiner Award of Merit: Theresa Chumley, Mary Watkins, Laurette Valdez, Esther Herron and Mary Collins
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Corn on the Cob: Kiara Irvin and Christine Arvin Strawberry Mashed Potato Pie: Delano Archer Shortcake: Leon Silcox Strawberry Spaghetti: Benji French Super Mega Corn Dog: Jay Tate
SPECIAL FEATURE First: Durant JROTC Second: Strawberry Crest JROTC Third: Mulberry JROTC CIVIC/CHURCH First: Robert W. Willaford Train Museum Second: Eastside Baptist Church Third: Plant City Lions Club MARCHING BAND First: Strawberry Crest High School Second: Durant High School Third: Plant City High School SCHOOL CLUBS/SPORTS First: Dover Elementary Second: Durant High School Calendar Girls Third: J.S. Robinson Elementary PTA BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL First: Krewe of Castaways Stepp Towing Second: International Showmanship Association Third: Focus 4 Beauty
NEIGHBORHOOD VILLAGE YOUTH Grand Champion: Tobias Beatty, Mercy Beatty, Moriah Beatty, Will Bennett, Gracie Garner, Tucker Garner, Emma Linvingston, Morgan Maxey, Hailey Nipper, Elaina Power, Landon Richards, Emma Riethmiller, Gideon Storms, Hope Storter, Taryn Storter, Megan Todd, Caleb Walker, David Zarycki, Buckhorn 4B’s, Legacy Homeschool Group, America Heritage Girls Troop #1107 Blue Ribbon: Marissa Acotta, Tobias Beatty, Mercy Beatty, Merridith Beatty, Moriah Beatty, Hannah Bennett, Caleb Bennett, Will Bennett, Bailey Blanton, Ella Carden, Gracie Coldwell, Sarah Collins, Ethan Fernandez, Gracie Garner, Tucker Garner, Ivy Belle Garner, Anna Gibbs, Philip Gibbs, Alleigh Goff, Elijah Holt, Aubrey Johnson, Cade Johnson, Emma Linvingston, Gracie Lopez, Morgan Maxey, Tara Mecum, Hailey Nipper, Barrett Poe, Eliza Poe, Elaina Power, Landon Richards, Leah Richards, Ian Riethmiller, Abigail Reithmiller, Hope Storter, Taryn Storter, Megan Todd, Alex Wagner, Caleb Walker, Haidyn Williams, Emma Williams, Avery Young, David Zarycki, Natalie Zarycki, Buckhorn 4B’s, Farm Fresh Clovers 4-H, FRIENDS, Legacy Homeschool Group, American Heritage Girls Troop #1107 Red Ribbon: Moriah Beatty, Merridith Beatty, Caleb Bennett, Will Bennett, Bailey Blanton, Sarah Collins, Ethan Fernandez, Gracie Garner, Anna Gibbs, Landey Green, Aubrey Johnson, Cade Johnson, Gracie Lopez, Morgan Maxey, Leah Richards, Landon Richards, Ian Riethmiller, Lindsey Snow, Gideon Storms, Roxanna Storms, Taryn Storter, Megan Todd, Emma Williams, Natalie Zarycki, David Zarycki QUILTS Grand Champion: Claudia Ingram, Marianne Stanton, Christine Sudberry HOME DECORATION Grand Champion: Betty Roney, Debbie King, Claudia Ingram, Elaine Green, Denise Williams WEARING APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES Grand Champion: Valerie Hirvela, Kathleen Samson, Nancy Monaghan, Jill Withrow
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KNITTING, TATTING AND CROCHETING Grand Champion: Regenna Griffin, Bunny Andrus, Donna Ellis, Melyndalea Boardman JEWELRY Grand Champion: Dolores Areias TOYS AND DOLLS Grand Champion: Linda Daugherty, Jessenia Washington, Kelly Lindsey, Mary Spence FOOD PRESERVATION Grand Champion: Suzanne Cribbs, DeeDee Grooms, Barbara Grainger, Judy Hoover, Bill Grosser BAKING Grand Champion: Kathy Bernheim, Jill Withrow, Carlie Thigpenn CAKE DECORATION Grand Champion: Kelly Burton-Grenbaum, Kelly Everhart SHOEBOX FLOAT First and Second Grade First: Sydney Olmedo Second: Bronson Smith Third: Corrie Robinson Fourth: Marley Olmedo Fifth: Caden Bryant Third and Fourth Grade First: Easton Morrow Second: Ayla Steinstel Third: Skyler Grooms Fourth: Hayley Goodwin Fifth: Hailey Jefferson Fifth and Sixth Grade First: Colby Brewington Second: Patrick McQuaig Third: Judson Smith Fourth: Isabella Burton Fifth: Aaray Dagar Exceptional Students First: Himnish Pandey Second: Leonardo Nico Third: Cristina Infanzon Fourth: Taylor Bechtel Fifth: Juliaontae Mitchell
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CIVIC CLUBS First: St Clement’s Catholic Church Second: Turkey Creek Assembly of God Third: East Hillsborough Historical Society
BEST ANTIQUE First: Stowers Funeral Home Second: Urban Glass Third: Plant City Cruisers
NEEDLEPOINT, NEEDLEWORK AND PLASTIC CANVAS Grand Champion: Joanne Hartline, Cindy Salinsky
AGRICULTURE First: Parkesdale Farms Second: Brandon Farms Third: Parkesdale Greenhouse AWARD OF DISTINCTION Village Glassblower
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Nathan clutches onto a fist-sized stress ball in the shape of brain. The Wesley Chapel resident tosses it to his mother, Josie Schell, who is sitting under a tent selling Heavenly Heat barbecue hot sauce. “If I only had a brain,” Nathan says, laughing. He is in good spirits after his win. Nathan and his business partner, David Salo, throw another squishy brain around like a football, in between taking orders for their marinade sauce. That’s right — Nathan has a business. His incredible story of resilience has criss-crossed around Florida, from barbecue smokers in Plant City to restaurant tables at The Ozona Pig in Palm Harbor. “I was trying to find alternative ways to keep my child alive,” Schell says. It was a desperate day when Schell was perusing through ads on Craiglist to find a path to hope for her family. When she found Salo’s ad, she didn’t know it would change her and Nathan’s lives. Salo was looking for a business partner for his sauce. Schell was looking for a way to make money for Nathan’s medical bills, and more importantly, a tasty distraction from fluorescentlighted hospital stays and a future for a son who had lost his short-term memory. They met at The Ozona Pig. For Schell, it was nerve-wracking. For Salo, he had about given up on all the Craigslist “nuts.” But as the meeting progressed, the two knew they were destined to work together. “We clicked so well,” Salo says. Salo’s sauce — a family recipe — was already in Tijuana Flats. He wanted to push for bigger stores, with his sights set on Publix. Schell’s experience working for a food broker was the balance he needed. When he heard about Nathan, it became something much more than Publix. “He changed my whole perspective on life,” Salo says. “You can’t take possessions with you (when you die). He helped me to become a better person.” The first offer to Schell was 10%. After he met Nathan, he offered him 49% of the company. “He has helped me more than I’ve helped him,” Salo says to one woman who has approached the Heavenly Heat tent at the Join the Voice! Run/ Walk.
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It was through Heavenly Heat that Nathan and Salo first met Plant City’s Hardwood Barbecue competition team. By then they had gotten pouches of their sauce in Publix. They were able to go to PigFest 2015 in Lakeland as part of Publix’s tent. While the duo was circulating vendor tents
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HARDWOOD BARBECUE Hardwood Barbecue competes with a goal besides winning. The team donates much of its proceeds to different organizations and people in need, including Hope Children’s Home, Florida Baptist Children’s Home and cancer fighter and friend Michelle Friend Dearhart. It also sponsored the 2016 Heart of Gold Gala to raise money for childhood cancer research though Jensen’s Heart of Gold. “We all have full time jobs, and competition barbecue is expensive,” Layla Drawdy says. “So I thought it would five us an incentive to take off work and see the fruit of our extremely hard labor to a good cause because it really is hard work but for some reason we love it. “We truly enjoy helping others and giving. It’s a high like no other to give.”
with samples of Heavenly Heat, they stopped at Hardwood Barbecue. “He struck us all like lighting with his infectious, beaming personality and will to live,” Hardwood Barbecue team member Layla Drawdy says. “He’s been family to us ever since.” Hardwood Barbecue has thrown a fundraiser for Nathan at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse (which donated the restaurant’s hall) and gave Nathan proceeds from Pig Jam in Plant City. Total, the Hardwood Barbecue has raised over $12,000 for Nathan. Hardwood Barbecue will also be teaming up with Nathan in Miami April 10 for another run. “The Plant City community has gotten behind Nathan,” Schell says. “For the first time in eight years, I do not have a medical bill on either of my children because of Plant City.” Nathan’s 20-year-old sister, Rachel Dodds, had Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Two weeks after Rachel was cleared, Nathan was diagnosed. “I was diagnosed Aug. 28, 2012 … with two pilocytic astrocytomas,” Nathan says, stumbling slightly on the jumbling scientific terms. “Tongue twister,” Salo says. “Sorry, I have pilocytic astrocytomas. I don’t know how to say it right,” Nathan says, jokingly. Nathan kisses his mom, still underneath the Heavenly Heat tent, with a monkey balloon animal. “Just knowing everything my sister went through — she beat it,” Nathan says. “I know we have bad genes, but we have strong genes.” “I like that, Nathan,” Schnell says. Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.
VOICES AGAINST BRAIN CANCER Voices Against Brain Cancer is a national nonprofit organization committed to finding a cure for brain cancer and brain tumors. The inaugural Join the Voices! Tampa Run/Walk took place Saturday, Feb. 27. Voices Against Brain Cancer hosts these run/walks across the United States to support the brain cancer community, create greater national awareness and, ultimately, find a cure. During the Tampa event, the nonprofit honored local patients, caregivers, doctors and healthcare providers for their roles in the fight against the devastating disease.
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ART SHOW AND STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE DAY takes place beginning at 2 p.m. Friday, March 18, at Stone Ledge Manor, 12006 McIntosh Road. Enjoy musical entertainment by residents, The Peacemakers. Sample food from around the world. RSVP to (813) 986-7900. MARRY ME A LITTLE takes place beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, March 18, and Saturday, March 19; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at Plant City Entertainment, 101 N. Thomas St. The play features music by Stephen Sondheim. Tickets are $16 for general admission; $14 for students and seniors; $12 for groups of 10 or more. Purchase tickets at PCEShows.com or Hardee’s Fashions, 1501 N. Wheeler St. Plant City Entertainment, (813) 754-4929. ST PADDY’S DAY CELEBRATION takes place beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, March 18, to 1 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Family Restaurant, 1701 S. Alexander St. The fun starts with Ace Jackson & the Jump Kings. The band will play until 1 a.m. On Saturday, March 19, there will be the St. Puppies Day event beginning at 2 p.m. Dress up your dog to win prizes at this family-friendly event. There will also be face painting for kids, cornhole, jenga and karaoke from 2 to 5 p.m. The Peacemakers will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. (813) 764-8818.
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ART LOUNGE GALLERY SIDEWALK SALE takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at The Art Lounge Gallery, 119 E. Reynolds St. CHILDREN’S EASTER EGGS HUNT takes place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Turkey Creek First Baptist Church, 4915 W. Trapnell Road.
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA takes place beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at First United Methodist Church of Plant City, 303 N. Evers St. KIDS’ EASTER EVENT takes place beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at Hopewell Baptist Church, 6001 CR 39 S. ROCKSTAR COOKOUT takes place takes place beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at 2826 E. Keysville Road, Lithia. Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with barbecue, games, dancing and a guest speaker. Facebook.com/ events/1155192651159041/ WISH FARMS CHARITY U-PICK takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Wish Farms in Duette, 37381 State Road 62, Duette. The cost is $2 per quart. Procees will go to the Redlands Christian Migrant Assoication. The farm is remote with spotty cell service. For more information visit WishFarms.com/about/berrylovers/berry-u-picks/ STRAWBERRY CLASSIC CAR SHOW takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Union Station Depot, 102 N. Palmer St. (813) 754-3707.
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BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH EASTER LUNCH AND EGG LAUNCH takes place following the 11 a.m. service Sunday, March 20, at Bethany Baptist Church, 3409 Cork Road.
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PLANT CITY GARDEN CLUB MEETING takes place beginning at 10:15 a.m. Monday, March 21, at 1304 Teakwood Drive. Have coffee before a program on floral design review with Jan Griffin, who is a master flower show judge. The meeting is open to the public. For more information call Jan Griffin at (813) 754-8685 or visit PlantCityGardenClub.org.
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COMMUNITY HEALING SERVICE takes place beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Healing Place Int’l Ministries Inc., 901 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. This service will address families who have lost loved ones to violence, guns, etc. in Plant City or outside Plant City who need support, prayer and connections with others who have similar experiences.
LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH EASTER EGG HUNT takes place beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at Lebanon Baptist Church, 110 N. Forbes Road. The event is free and food will be provided. (813) 737-9350.
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS takes place from 5:15 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at 1414 S. Alexander St. Walden Lake Car Wash is hosting.
SUNCOAST NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY GUIDED NATURE WALK takes place beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at Lettuce Lake Regional Park, 6920 E. Fletcher Ave. The one-hour walk starts in the native plant garden at the Visitor’s Center then onto the boardwalk to see what grows in the hardwood swamp. For more information contact suncoastnps@gmail.com.
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AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR takes place beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, March 25, Saturday, March 26, and Sunday, March 27, at Plant City Church of God, 2103 Mud Lake Road.
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74TH ANNUAL CITY-WIDE EASTER EGG HUNT takes place beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex, 2388 E. Cherry St. The hunt will be for children ages 3 to 11. Bunny dollars can be purchased for activities such as inflatable spacewalks, train rides, balloon artists, airbrushing, photos with the Easter bunny and more. Kids under 12 will recieve a drink and hot dog free. Bring your own basket.
HOPEWELL BAPTIST CHURCH EASTER CELEBRATON SERVICES takes place from 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27, at Hopewell Baptist Church, 6001 CR 39 S.
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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) 764-8818. BLUES NIGHT takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays, at Top Shelf Bar & Grill, 110 E. Reynolds St. Blues veteran Don Lehman brings sophisticated, contemporary blues, soul, funk and jazz to Historic Downtown. No cover. (813) 704-6994.
REVERSE RAFFLE takes place beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Keel and Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Road. The raffle is Mardi Gras theme. Ticket numbers are called until one is left. The last ticket is the winner. Prizes will be given out along the way. Less than 50 tickets are available. Contact the chamber of commerce to reserve your ticket for $50. (813) 754-3707.
BORN AGAIN GUN CLUB takes place beginning at 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month, at One Accord Church, 2203 W. Baker St. For more information and to view the club’s bylaws and application, please visit their website at 1keeneteacher.wix.com/bagc, check out their Facebook page or email the President Jeff Keene at bornagaingunclub@gmail.com. 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.
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NANCY DARLENE CLARK
Nancy Darlene Clark, 51, of Thonotosassa, died March 3, 2016. A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mrs. Clark was the daughter of Ronald and Patricia Schefull Stetler. She loved to barbecue and spend time outdoors with her family. She is survived by her mother; husband of 34 years, Mark Clark; sons, Markus (Alicia), Jonathan (Tiffany) and Daniel Clark; brother, Michael Stetler; sisters, Patty Stetler and Paula Stetler; and five grandchildren. The family will be having private services. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com. GLADIS VIRGINIA DEAN
Gladis Virginia Dean, 76, of Lithia, and born in Cullman, Alabama, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Mrs. Dean was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Tammy Sparks (Wayne), of Lithia, Wayne Dean, of Tampa, and Gayle Childers; brother, Gleen Keese (Evelyn), of Alabama; aunt, Dean Wigginton (Jim), of Alabama; special granddaughter, Christie Sparks; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and extended family at the Valrico and Plant City Walmart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dean; and daughter, Debbie Dean. A celebration of life was held March 12, at Beulah Baptist Church in Lithia. Committal followed at Beulah Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com. HARDIS JOANE DERRYBERRY
Hardis Joane Derryberry, 77, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Mrs. Derryberry was born in Williston, North Dakota and was a longtime resident of Plant City. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Don Derryberry; son, David Derryberry; daughter, LaDonna Jones (Ellis Keith); brother, Jerome Chanchuck; sister, Karine Bromme; four grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. A funeral service was held March 14, at First Assembly of God. Pastor Daniel Braddock officiated. Burial followed at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.
GUILLERMO “MEMO” GARCIA
Guillermo “Memo” Garcia, 49, of Dover, died March 1, 2016, at his home. Mr. Garcia was Catholic and worked as a laborer for an electrical contractor. He enjoyed spending family time with his nieces and nephews. He is survived by his wife, Manuela Melgoza; parents, Gabriel and Estefania Garcia; brothers, Juaquin, Jorge, Gabriel, Jaime, Armando and Arturo; and sisters, Marta, Teresa and Esmeralda. A funeral mass was held March 8, at St. Clement Catholic Church. Burial followed at Garden of Peace Cemetery in Plant City. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com. VELMA JEAN GIVENS
Velma Jean Givens, 84, of Dover, died March 7, 2016. Mrs. Givens is survived by her daughter, Melanie Givens; sisters, JoeAnn Taylor and Joyce Givens (Glenn Sr.); nephews, Rev. Dr. Michael W. Taylor, Joe Taylor, Glenn E. Givens II, Todd Shelley and Steven Hunter; and nieces, Glynis Crowe, Tracey Goff and Stephanie Bernaldo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Givens; and parents, Neadom and Velma Hayes. A celebration of life was held March 14, at Central Missionary Baptist Church in Lithia. Committal followed at Central Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com. FRANKIE WANSLEY ROSS
Frankie Wansley Ross, 84, died March 9, 2016, in Tavares, Florida. Mrs. Ross was born and raised in Plant City. She attended First Baptist Church at the mall in Lakeland. She is survived by her son, Rob Wansley; daughter, Lynn Wansley; grandchildren, Lauren Miller, CJ Chaney; and great-grandchildren, Bo and Luke Miller. A funeral service was held March 15, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home & Event Center. Burial was private. Donations may be made in her honor to Cornerstone Hospice of Lake County, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, Florida 32778. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.
CHRISTA MARIE GISELLE HOFFMAN SNAPP
Christa Marie Giselle Hoffman Snapp, 80, died March 8, 2016, at Community Care Center in Plant City. Mrs. Snapp was born April 12, 1935, in Berlin Schmargendorf, Germany. She legally immigrated to the United States in 1964. She worked as a teller at Florida National Bank before retiring. She lived many years at the South Florida Baptist Towers and was a member of Church on the Rock in Plant City. She is survived by her stepdaughter, Glyna Rodgers; step-grandchildren, Amy French, Kelly Hughes Hall and Stephen Hughes; and cousin, Barbara Mardorf. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walbert A. Snapp; parents, Hilde and Fritz Hoffman; stepfather, Paul Kreft; and stepdaughter, Teresa Snapp Hughes. A funeral service was held March 11, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home. A graveside service followed at Mt. Enon Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com. JOHN “JACK” TONKINSON
John “Jack” Tonkinson, 80, of Plant City and formerly of Tampa, died Feb. 23, 2016. Mr. Tonkinson was born in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a retired budget analyst with the Tampa Fire Department. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Kay Tonkinson; daughter, Sharon Day (Steven), of Plant City; granddaughter, Casey Foshee (Nathan), of Plant City; greatgranddaughter, Kennedy Foshee; and siblings, Irvin G. Tonkinson, of New Jersey, and Robert E. Tonkinson, of Ormond Beach. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com. ANN WEHR
Ann Wehr, 83, of Plant City, died Feb. 25, 2016. A native of Lonsdale, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of George and Elizabeth Nudyka Partington. She enjoyed reading, traveling, RV-ing and cruises. She and her husband, Roy, traveled the world over. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Roy Wehr; sons, William and Mark Blanchard; and one grandchild.
Services will be private. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com. NANCY A. WILLIAMS
Nancy A. Williams, 76, of Plant City, died March 2, 2016. A native of Blue Hill, Maine, she was the daughter of Bernard and Estella Robinson Bartlett. She was an excellent golfer and was the club champion 19 times. She also loved bingo and the casino. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert Williams; son, Daniel Williams (Theresa); daughters, Sherri Brown and Melissa Williams; sister, Alice Satow; brothers, Dwinell Bartlett and Gerald Bartlett; six grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. The family will be having private services. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com. KARL H. WILLIAMSON II
Karl H. Williamson II, 34, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. Mr. Williamson was born in Brunswick, Georgia, and most recently lived in Dover. He was a vendor and truck driver for B&B Ice and a member of Radiant Church. His passions were enjoying life to the fullest and family, especially his children. He is survived by his wife, Christina Williamson; son, Trevor, 10; daughters, Kyia Mayes, 12, and Rachel Williamson, 14; mother, Teresa Smith; father, Karl Williamson; brother, Rocky Williamson; sister, Kathy Sullivan; and nieces and nephews, Courtney and Austin Williamson, and Chloe and Evan Sullivan. He was preceded in death by his favorite aunt, Debra McGee. A gathering will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home, 1903 W. Reynolds St., Plant City. A celebration of life begins at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to Radiant Church, P.O. Box 18371, Tampa, Florida 33679-33611. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com. PERRY RAYMOND WOOTEN
Perry Raymond Wooten, 85, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at Memorial Hospital & Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia, following a short illness. Mr. Wooten was born Oct. 20, 1930, in Homerville, Georgia, to the
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late Willis Carl Wooten and Orie Lee Wooten. He lived most of his life in Plant City. He worked at Star Enterprise as a sales representative, was a member of the Plant City First United Methodist Church and graduated from Georgia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. He was a colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He loved playing golf, working on crossword puzzles and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Steedley Wooten. He is survived by his son, Steve Wooten (Judi), of Climax, Georgia; daughters, Jeanne Wooten (Roger Weakley), of Mercerville, New Jersey, and Lynn Wooten, of Clermont; brother, Freddy Wooten (Anna Belle), of Jackson, Alabama; sistersin-law, Betty Steedley, of Plant City, and Phyllis Steedley, of Atlanta, Georgia; grandchildren, Fred Wooten (Jessica) and Lisa Wooten Martin (Brent); great-grandchildren, McKenzie Wooten, Brier Martin, Perry Braeden Martin, Brynlee Martin, Betton Martin, Caden Mitchell and Addison Mitchell; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service was held Feb. 13, at Pine Forest Cemetery in Mount Dora. Online condolences may be made at RoundTreeFuneralHome.net. MARY ANN YOUNG
Mary Ann Young, 84, of Plant City, and formerly of Ridgecrest, California, died Feb. 8, 2016. Mrs. Young was born in Flint, Michigan. She made Florida her permanent residence in 1970. She was a retail clerk at Maas Brothers, a member of Bay Area Church of Christ, Seffner-Mango and a past matron of Linsley Chapter #152 of Brandon Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Archie D. Young; son, Jeffrey B. Young, of Plant City; daughter, Daylann M. Patty, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; brother, William Duncan, of Grandblanc, Michigan; sister, Donna Langworthy, of Cilo, Michigan, six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda K. Thrift. A memorial service was held Feb. 13, at Bay Area Church of Christ. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.
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SPORTS Running the Show Durant, Plant City and Strawberry Crest each participated in the 46th annual Nash Higgins Relays, held Saturday, March 5, at Leto High. The following athletes finished in the top 10 in their events:
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DURANT Trace Edmondson (seventh, boys shot put, 4107.00) Haftom Fliegelman (fourth, boys 1,600m, 4:42.18) Olivia Graham (fifth, girls 100m hurdles, 17.63) Jacob Harris (sixth, boys high jump, 5-08.00) Kayden Mahan (seventh, boys 400m dash, 53.07) Josh Martin (10th, boys 1,600m, 4:57.04)
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Teams compete in Saladino The Saladino Tournament is one of the biggest deals in the Tampa Bay area, and all three area baseball teams took part this year. Strawberry Crest was the only team to win both of its early games. The tournament will wrap up Friday, March 18.
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I was surprised when I got an email from the Antioch Redskins, notifying me about their big change. After the TCYFCC helped them overcome a lost 2014 season — brought about by low numbers — and did everything in its power to get the teams on the field in 2015, I figured the league wasn’t going to see them leave anytime soon. I was wrong. Antioch is now affiliated with Pop Warner. I didn’t know too much about Pop Warner before heading up to the Antioch park last week, but I knew Benji and Emily Sikes well enough to know that, if they were going to switch affiliations, they’d have a good reason to do so. Sure enough, I left the interview believing that this was probably the best move they could have made. I’m told that the Redskins have no ill will toward TCYFCC and vice versa. Rather, the move was made purely because it gives Antioch kids a better chance to play football. The TCYFCC is a good organization. Any problems I’ve had with TCYFCC events come from SEE KLINE PAGE 17
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Between a hall of fame induction and a perfect district record, things are going well for Eric Beattie in 2016.
HOW ABOUT THOSE CHARGERS At the moment, few teams have it better than the Chargers. Eric Beattie’s team held a 9-3 record going into the Monday, March 14, Saladino Tournament game and also have a perfect 5-0 record in district play. The team is led by senior hurler Brandon Harris, who has an 0.64 ERA with six wins, no losses and 46 strikeouts over 33 innings. The Chargers are two games ahead of secondplace Wharton (6-6; 3-2 district) and lead 8ADistrict 4 teams with 69 runs scored and only 22 runs allowed.
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ric Beattie has a lot to smile about these days. The Strawberry Crest baseball coach is not only enjoying a solid 2016 season with the Chargers but also added a high honor to his resumé Saturday, March 5, when he was inducted into the Sunshine State Conference Hall of Fame. “It was awesome,” Beattie says. “It was very well put on. It was an honor to be included. The people that were being inducted, their accomplishments were awesome. It was very humbling.” Sure, it’s not the first time Beattie has received an honor like this. He’s also a member of the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame and the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame and was inducted into both halls in 2014. Still, getting hall-offame honors three times in as many years is a big deal for anybody. “I wasn’t expecting to get this honor,” Beattie says. The Sunshine State Conference’s decision to honor Beattie was based on his playing days for the Spartans. Beattie, a pitcher and a Riverview High alum, saw action for UT from 2002 to 2004 and spent the latter two seasons racking up all kinds of awards. He was a first-team All-American and first-team All-South selection in 2003, as well as the South Regional MVP and regional all-teamer, Sunshine State Conference Pitcher of the Year, Male Athlete of the Year and first-team All-SSC. That year, the Spartans made the NCAA Division II College World Series and finished as runner-up. In 2004, he made second-team AllSSC and was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft. He ranks third all-time in career shutouts (four), fifth in career wins (30), seventh in career innings pitched (288) and eighth in career strikeouts (278) for UT. He still holds the record for most wins in a single season (15 in 2004), as well as for the most shutouts pitched in one season (three in 2003). In the 2004 draft, he was one of three Spartans to be selected in the first two rounds. It’s no surprise that Beattie is proud of his Spartan days. “To be honest, I’m just proud to be a UT alumni,” Beattie says. “I can’t say anything that I did really sticks out — it was really the overall experience of playing with those teammates and for those coaches. I would say the thing I’m most proud of is the whole experience altogether.” Beattie met his wife while at UT. She played volleyball for the school. Many of his teammates were in his wedding. He played summer ball for the Bourne Braves in the Cape Cod League, leading all pitchers in 2003 with an 0.39 ERA and a 4-0 record, striking out 51 batters en route to the league championship finals. Beattie maintains that, in spite of his accomplishments, he didn’t think he would get the SSC honors. “Part of the speech I gave at the (SSC) ceremony was about being thankful just to make my high school team, as a junior,” Beattie says. “Getting the opportunity to play college ball, I was honored and thankful for that. Getting the chance to play professionally, I was honored and thankful for that. This, I never expected it. I definitely appreciate it.” Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.
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Since taking over the Antioch Redskins program, Benji and Emily Sikes have maintained that they want what’s best for the kids. It’s the reason why Benji Sikes can be found at the Antioch park every day, rain or shine, doing whatever he can: coaching kids, working in the board room, tending to the grounds or even cleaning the bathrooms. It’s the reason why, ever since the takeover, the Sikeses have been referring to the team as the “‘New’ Antioch Redskins.” It’s the reason why they just moved the team from the locally-based TriCounty Youth Football and Cheerleading Conference to the nationallyrecognized Pop Warner organization. The move, which became official March 1, came after a month of deliberation by the Sikeses. Two years ago, Antioch wasn’t able to participate in the TCYFCC season because it wasn’t able to fill its rosters. The league did do whatever it could to help the Redskins make it through that time period, hosting several game days in Antioch and using concession sales to raise money for the program. Still, there was a huge void without football. The Sikeses recognized that, and took over the program with the intention of fixing that problem. Last year, the Redskins were able to field five football teams and three cheerleading teams. In the offseason, the Sikeses knew that they wanted to do whatever they could to avoid another 2014 scenario. “This year, we wanted to take that next step,” Benji Sikes says. “So, we started seeking out other options — options for us to grow as a program, but also to be able to offer the community and the kids more. Not as a football park, not as a cheer park, but as a family park.” Their search efforts led them to Pop Warner, an organization synonymous with American youth football and
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The Redskins are planning to use the additional benefits of Pop Warner to draw more families into the program — perks that the TCYFCC does not offer. “Now, on top of being able to offer football, cheer, a safe place to be, positive role models, family atmosphere — now, with Pop Warner, we can offer one of the top scholastic programs, grade monitoring, tutoring and scholarships,” Benji Sikes says. “By us doing that, it gives us another option to be able to give back to our community.” The Sikeses consider the scholastic portion of Pop Warner football to be the team’s top priority. They’re bringing on a scholastic coordinator, who will be responsible for helping athletes with their studies, monitoring their grades and relaying such information to Pop Warner. They’ve also brought a medical staff on board for player safety purposes. “Hopefully, our message gets out,” Emily Sikes says. “Kids come first. School comes first, then sports.” Another deciding factor was the fact that Pop Warner has stiffer regulations, more concussion awareness
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programs and coaching certification requirements than most leagues. Pop Warner participates in the Heads Up Football program, which teaches onfield safety. Central Florida Pop Warner athletes often find themselves taking classes taught by Tampa Bay Buccaneers personnel. Competition will take the Redskins around Central Florida and, should their teams make it to the championship games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, they’re guaranteed to face new competition. “It gives us more to offer parents, more to offer kids — more to strive for,” Benji Sikes says. It’s also a cheaper alternative: parents can sign their kids up for the upcoming season, which begins August 1, for $150. In comparison, the Plant City Dolphins charge $325 for football and cheer, and the Dover Patriots charge $240 for football and $200 for cheer.
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Kline: Redskins other teams (specifically, its rowdier fans). But it’s not without its flaws, just like any sports league out there. In my mind, one of the biggest reasons — if not the biggest reason — Antioch made the switch is because of that lost 2014 season. The TCYFCC rules mandate that teams must have a specific number of players on its roster to play football, and any failure to meet that requirement will result in ineligibility. The league does not allow players of similar age and/or weight, rostered on another team, to move around to fill those vacant roster spots. The only exception comes when the teams play in out-of-conference games, such as the UYFL tournament, where weight class and age requirements can be different. For teams like the Plant City Dolphins that operate in higher-traffic areas, that’s not really a problem. I’ve
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tain that Antioch would have stuck around if the league did have anything like that, as the Sikeses did tell me that their decision to leave was a difficult one to make. There would obviously have to be measures taken to ensure that teams without roster deficiency problems aren’t moving kids around left and right, game after game, just to get any kind of advantage. But, if Pop Warner can make it work, then it’s certainly not impossible for TCYFCC to implement. I’m not calling for the Trojans, Patriots, Dolphins and other teams to join Antioch and take a mass exodus to Pop Warner. But, knowing that Antioch isn’t the only team in the league that’s had roster-related concerns over the years, it might be wise for the TCYFCC to make like the Redskins and consider a change.
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never heard about that team having trouble filling rosters and, since they’re based in the heart of Plant City, I don’t think they’ll have to deal with that for a long time. But, as we saw in 2014, that rule isn’t kind to teams like Antioch. A town with one stoplight isn’t going to have anywhere near the population of greater Plant City, so there’s always a chance that kids who want to play organized sports will have to travel. Antioch has long tried to give that experience to families without making them travel much. Pop Warner will allow the team to move players from roster to roster, provided that they meet age and weight requirements, to make sure that the kids don’t have to go through another 2014 season and miss out on the football experience. For Antioch, that’s huge. Perhaps the TCYFCC should consider adopting a similar rule. I’m cer-
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Pop Warner football enforces an age and weight matrix, covering seven divisions: Tiny-Mite, Mitey-Mite, Jr. Pee-Wee, Pee-Wee, Jr. Midget, Midget and Unlimited. Players of certain ages and weights are able to move between teams — which Antioch could use to fill enough roster spots to become game-eligible. Pop Warner enforces a “Mandatory Play Rule” that gets all players on a team on the field for meaningful action for a minimum number of plays per game, not counting throwaway plays, kickoffs, extra points and other, similar plays. The organization also does not track individual player stats. For more info about the Antioch Redskins, visit AntiochRedskins.org. All of the team’s board meetings are open to the public and held at Antioch’s park, 8510 Franklin Road.
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arguably the biggest of its kind. Pop Warner representatives soon found themselves in the Redskins’ headquarters, giving a PowerPoint presentation. A switch to Pop Warner would make the Redskins the only Pop Warner team in its area. The closest teams to Antioch are in Valrico and Fishhawk, which means that the Redskins now have a larger area from which to draw players than they did in the TCYFCC, competing against Plant City, Turkey Creek and Dover. “We wanted to give Plant City, Thonotosassa, this area kind of an insight of the growth that we’ve had,” Benji Sikes says. “The growth that we’ve had in the past two and a half years, and the direction that our program is going.”
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It looks like you’re having a great year, as is the team. How’s everything going, in your opinion? It’s going good. On the mound, I’m commanding the strike zone, which is helping me and my defense get quick outs, have quick innings. You had some big shoes to fill when Mark Moclair left, but it looks like you’ve been up to the task. What have you done differently this season to reach this level? A lot of dry work, towel drills and just practicing what I do on the mound during my throwing.
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What are you hoping to accomplish in your last year in high school? Hopefully, a district title and maybe even more. You guys moved to a new district this year, where there’s no more Durant or Plant City, and you’re pretty comfortably at the top of the standings. It looks like you have a good shot at winning districts, but how far do you think this team can go if everything goes according to plan? If everything goes according to plan, we could probably surpass regionals easily.
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Do you have a picture that speaks to the personality of Plant City? To enter the I Love Plant City photo contest, email that photo and a caption to Managing Editor Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. Winners will have their picture featured and receive a special gift.
Keys made • Hydraulic Assemblies • Propane Refills Pipe Cutting • Pipe Threading • Paint Tinting • Paint Correction
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Madison wins a Grimes Hardware Strawberry Town Cafe gift card. She can claim the card with an ID at Strawberry Town Cafe, 3161 Paul Buchman Highway.
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Madison Luke, a seventh-grader at Tomlin Middle School, took this photo of a sunset at Walden Lake Park.
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121 Guinness and others 122 Gave cough medicine to, e.g. 123 “___ we forget ...” (Kipling) 124 Norway’s capital DOWN 1 Type of pony or shirt 2 “To Sir, With Love” singer 3 Not permanent, as ink 4 Allegro ___ (very fast) 5 Poker boo-boo 6 Opera solo 7 Part of a hand 8 Prying 9 Compound in milk 10 Eastern nurses 11 Silly and foolish 12 In ___ of (replacing) 13 Force into servitude 14 “Way Down ___ in New Orleans” 15 Decorate 16 Exercised one’s wanderlust 17 Sketches 18 Part of a Happy Meal 27 Cartoon “lightbulb” 28 More than suggest 33 Greasy spoon handout
34 Cook’s meas., sometimes 35 Hawaii’s “Gathering Place” 36 Dignified manner or conduct 38 Rub the wrong way 39 Garden nuisance 40 Booted one 43 Early stages 44 “Dogpatch” name 45 Former Portuguese territory in China 46 Divest of weapons 48 Ark builder 50 Sudden blast of wind 52 Jazzmen’s licks 55 Baking need 56 Boys Town Father 57 Site of monk business? 58 Longtime Chinese chairman 59 Batik workers 61 Celestial object with a tail 64 Harsh cries 65 Corbeled-out window 66 Disreputable woman 67 Hawks’ hangouts 68 Morse code bits 69 Communication for the deaf (Abbr.) 70 Feedbag fillers
76 Add muscle (with “up”) 77 Not fake 78 Mortgage holder’s asset 79 Strip of wood 80 Show tune? 82 Suffix with “dino” 84 Milwaukee Journal ___ 86 Low beds 89 Sailor’s cord 90 De-creased? 91 Poison ivy woe 92 Violent storm 93 Biblical birthright seller 95 Country cousins 98 Bob Marley was one 99 Internet message 100 Scary apparition 101 Emulates the Cheshire Cat 102 Edict of a Russian czar 104 Its license plates say “Famous potatoes” 107 Miscellany 108 Split or tear 109 Just makes do (with “out”) 110 “___ have to do for now” 111 Cape Canaveral cancellation 112 Govt. procurement group
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FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016
Back Pain Management
Join us for a free community education seminar An orthopedic spine surgeon discusses cutting-edge treatments for lower back pain and neck pain.
Tuesday, April 5 | 6–8pm South Florida Baptist Hospital Community Conference Room 301 N. Alexander St. Plant City
Register today: 1-800-BayCare | BayCareEvents.org
Chukwuka Okafor, MD Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
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