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SHE SAID, ‘YES!’ Kenneth and Sherry Reilly along with Karen and Michael Hurst are proud to announce the engagement of Kaley Reilly to Connor Hurst. Connor proposed to Kaley on Saturday, April 2, outside of the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg. Both Connor and Kaley graduated from Plant City High School in 2012 and are seniors at the University of South Florida. Connor is majoring in mechanical engineering and is currently interning with Tampa Electric. Kaley is double majoring in religious studies and English and works part time at First Presbyterian Learning Center. They are planning a wedding for the fall 2017.

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Rick and Lisa Rennert celebrated their marriage by riding a wooly mammoth.

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Runoff election: Cook vs. Kilton Two candidates will run for city commission May 3.

Rick and Lisa Rennert were married Thursday, March 31, at Dinosaur World.

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No candidate for the available City Commission seat had 51% of the necessary votes during election day on Tuesday, April 6. Because of this, a runoff election between the top two contenders, Nate Kilton and David Cook, will be held Tuesday, May 3, at City Hall, 302 W. Reynolds St. Kilton led the race with 935 votes, 49.84% of the vote. Cook took second place with 554 votes, 29.53% of the vote. Ricardo Coronado, who is now out of the running, had 382 votes, 20.46% of the vote. After all seven precincts and mail votes were in, the Hillsborough SEE ELECTION PAGE 6

is known for giving people the “Jurassic

Park” experience without the danger of being eaten by

Lisa and Rick Rennert put their wedding rings on each other’s fingers for the second time.

a T. Rex. As of Thursday, March 31, it’s also known as a unique wedding venue. Rick and Lisa Rennert’s marriage was the first in the park’s 18-year history. The

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couple wed in the Mammoth Garden, flanked by statues of the now-extinct elephant relatives and surrounded by a party of 14 people. “We’re trendsetters,” Rick Rennert said.

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WEEK OF APRIL 8, 2016 MEET THE MAYOR

Mayor Rick Lott met future constituents from Wilson Elementary School in the Sadye Gibbs Martin Auditorium for the school’s annual Meet the Mayor day Thursday, March 24. Lott greeted all three of Wilson Elementary’s fifth grade classes and told them about the role of the mayor and city commissioners in city ongoings. Students also got a chance to serve as elected officials by role playing as the mayor, city commissioners, city clerk and city attorney. HERITAGE AWARD

“It’s been very hard for the judges. They’ve all been wonderful.” — Julie Hasting, Blueberry Pageant director

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The Plant City Photo Archives and History Center held its 14th annual gala, An Evening of Picture Perfect Memories, on Thursday, March 31. Each year, the award honors the preservation of the community’s history and heritage. The 2016 recipientwas the Florida Strawberry Festival. The festival is the first organization to receive the award. Festival President Dan Walden and General Manager Paul Davis accepted the award, which was presented by 2015 recipient Al Berry.

Halfway through reading this, I jumped up to yell for my mom to come read. Good thing she was in the shower! You got me. I was definitely concerned about our little town welcoming an amusement park. Well done!

I clicked on this out of curiosity. OK, you got me. Now, give me back the two minutes of my life I used to do this. — Donald L. Prouxl Jr.

— Kristina Carter

Very well written for a funny! — JoAnn Sciame Ross

We can’t even get a Target or Chick-fil-a — knew this was a joke. — Teresa Hester

LETTERS THE NATIONAL ENQUIRER You, indeed, did fool me as a 22-year resident of Plant City. Having a 2,000-acre amusement complex with modern rides and subsequent housing would certainly jumpstart our little piece of paradise.

It was coincidental that the CEO of such a park was so named after yet another actual central Florida success character. And a golden retriever sprinting ahead of a struggling Raiders air gasper, still believable. Even announcing the Strawberry Festival cancellation was somewhat a sigh of relief for many.

But come on now, growing coconuts in the area? I tried two times to do the same and learned that is an impossibility with our occasional freezes. But to be honest, you’ve reinforced my opinion about media/ journalists in general. Never believe what you read, as there is always some twist, opinion or

agenda being pushed to sway you to their viewpoint. I’ll always remember CNN pushing the incompetence of FEMA under the Bush Administration by constantly showing how damage under Katrina’s destruction was not being dealt with. TV reporters would be put in front of a torn-apart structure that was a lesser priority to repair than a school or hospital months and months after the hurricane. If, indeed, the camera had been panned either side you probably would have seen ongoing construction. The standards of journalism has continued to degrade, but if you can wade through volumes of air/press time fillers, you can ascertain a portion of real facts — kind of like the Trump campaign. Through all of his smoke and rhetoric, which the press seems to really dislike as it reveals their own lack of in-depth research, some truth can be discerned. Comes down to personal preference on picking who or what you want to believe. While I do occasionally read through your nice weekly, it’s not much different than glancing at a National Enquirer while standing in line to buy groceries. You just thumb through the pages and shake your head with an undertone chuckle saying, ‘Really? Really? Really?’ It will be hard for me to ever take your weekly very serious, no matter if it’s April 1 or December 1. But keep having fun, as it passes the day for many. I just hope others in the area are not duped with your tactics. — Ron and Nita Schwartz

AMUSE US TOO You all better think more about this park thing. Why should Tampa and Orlando have all the fun and money that parks bring in? I love the Strawberry Festival, and this could be all year. I think it is a great idea, and I am sorry that it is not true. An April Fool’s prank.

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One Boy Scout is looking to foster a love of reading in his community. EMILY TOPPER

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ational Library Week will kick off across the United States on Sunday, April 10, and will run through Saturday, April 16, with a theme of “Libraries Transform.” According to the American Library Association, National Library Week began in the mid1950s when research revealed that Americans spent more time on other recreational activities, such as radio and watching television, than they did on reading. Since 1959, the initiative has grown into an annual event that promotes reading, library attendance and literacy in children and adults. At Plant City’s Bruton Memorial Library, National Library Week events will run from Monday, April 11, to Friday, April 15. The week will kick off with the unveiling of Plant City’s first Little Free Library at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 11, at the library. The Plant City Times & Observer has partnered with Blake Dunn, who is building six little libraries throughout the community for his Eagle Scout project to increase literacy in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World. Little libraries are small cabinets filled with books, which residents can take to read and later return. Residents can also donate their old books for little library use. THE PROLOGUE

Plant City High School student Blake Dunn has always loved reading — from growing up with “Goosebumps” as a kid through the Harry Potter phenomenon. For his Eagle Scout project, Dunn wanted to share that love of reading with kids and adults in Plant City, especially those who might not otherwise have access to books. For the last month, Dunn, a member of Troop 5, has worked on building six little libraries to be placed around Plant City.

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Blake Dunn has built six little libraries to be placed around Plant City as his Eagle Scout project.

The free, international initiative has two primary goals: promoting literacy and community. Dunn first decided to build little libraries after hearing about the initiative from local business owner Yvonne Fry. “I saw it online in different communities,” Fry said. She then became interested in having them in Plant City. “Some Eagle Scout projects might serve one area. This serves a community. People will feel connected.” The initiative has evolved from an Eagle Scout project to a community effort. THE PLOT

As part of the project, Dunn partnered with Lowe’s Home Improvement for the building materials, including plexiglass and plywood. The store gave him the materials at a cost, lower than the typical retail price, and local businesses stepped forward to sponsor materials. Dunn led younger Boy Scouts to help in the building process. Most have been completed so far. The finished little libraries have been given to artists throughout the community to decorate. The staff of the Plant City Times & Observer partnered with Dunn to bring artists and sponsors together with locations. 2015 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen Samantha Sun painted the first little library. Other committed artists include locals Eric Barber and James Villa. Three of the little libraries have scheduled locations: Plant City Family YMCA, the United Food Bank of Plant City and the Plant City Times & Observer. At the first Little Free Library unveiling Monday, April 11, the Plant City Times & Observer will take sign-ups for residents who

can’t read at an eighth-grade reading level

wish to win a Free Little Library. A Little Free Library will be raffled to a resident at a later date. The other two locations are pending city approval: Historic Downtown and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center. THE CONCLUSION

In a city like Plant City, which has 13 Title I schools, Dunn hopes that little libraries will provide an answer to a need, especially for families and children who are unable to make it to Bruton Memorial Library during regular hours. The goal of the little libraries is to promote a love of reading and provide access to books and materials that some children, especially underprivileged children, might not otherwise have. About a month ago, students at Cork Elementary School donated 1,800 books to students at Jackson Elementary. Both are Title I schools. The huge donation, which was the result of a school fundraiser, gave Jackson students access to books in time for spring break. Nationwide, it’s a similar story. According to statistics from the National Institute for Literacy, the National Center for Adult Literacy, the Literacy Company and the United States Census Bureau, 44 million adults are unable to read a story to their children. Summer is a critical time, when students either leap ahead or fall behind. More than 80% of children from economically disadvantaged communities lose reading skills over the summer because they lack access to books, learning resources and enrichment opportunities, such as trips to the library, bookstore, or museum, according to Reading is Fundamental. But Little Free Libraries is aiming to change these national statistics. Dunn isn’t the first one to try such an initiative. Little Free Libraries are found throughout the United States — some as close as Tampa — and throughout Canada, Italy, Belgium, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. The six little libraries in Plant City will be registered and receive an official charter sign and charter number, allowing the library to gain access to a network of benefits. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.

are functionally illiterate and read below a fifth-grade reading level

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK For National Library Week, Bruton Memorial Library Director of Library Services Tonda Morris and the rest of the Bruton staff want to do a variety of small, spaced-out celebrations, called Random Acts of Celebration and Hospitality. “You never know when we might do something,” Morris said. “We decided, ‘Let’s do a bunch of little things to make it fun all week.’ It’s random, it’s not predictable.” Though giveaways and activities will be sporadic throughout the week, some events are set. On April 11, the staff of the Plant City Times & Observer will be unveiling the first completed little library. LITTLE LIBRARY UNVEILING When: 10 a.m., Monday, April 11 Where: Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. MEET THE NEWSPAPER STAFF Info: Meet the editorial team from the Plant City Times & Observer and ask questions about the newspaper industry. When: 10 a.m. to noon Monday, April 11 Where: Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK EVENTS n Reading with Bonnie the Therapy Dog n Lemonade and coffee n Bruton Staff Literary character dress-up n DVD sales in the bookstore n Crafternoon for Kids: 3 p.m., Monday, April 11 NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK GIVEAWAYS n Adult coloring books n Twenty-five used bookstore gift certificates n Five book bags n Two “READ” t-shirts n One travel coffee mug n Lollipops for children

When community leader Yvonne Fry first approached the Plant City Times & Observer about helping with a literacy project known as Little Free Library, we had quite a few community service projects on our plate: two Rotary videos, a journalism mentorship with Plant City High School, focus group planning and Relay for Life publicity. But something stuck out about Little Free Library. The international project involves building a birdhouse-like cabinet that holds books and can be placed inside or outside at businesses, parks and homes. It operates as a take-oneleave-one book DONATE exchange. Donate your Being in the lightly-used newspaper books at industry, the the Plant literacy aspect City Times excited staff. & Observer Even more office, 1507 S. exciting — it Alexander St. was to help Boy #103. Scout Blake Dunn attain his Eagle Scout status. As you’ve read in Calling All Bookworms, Blake Dunn built the structures while mentoring younger scouts. Yvonne Fry took care of fundraising and continues to gather donated books. Our job is to find locations for the Free Little Libraries, six total, and to select artists to paint them. We have three locations confirmed. The next step is to convince the City Commission to allow us to put one in Historic Downtown and at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center. We will be making a presentation at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 11, to the Commission. We believe these high traffic areas are well utilized, making them a fit for accessibility to a little library. We would like to secure club sponsors to watch over these two locations as well. We will also be raffling a little library to someone in the community to put outside of their home for surrounding neighborhoods to enjoy. If you would like win one, the first signups for the raffle will take place Monday, April 11, when we kick off National Library Week at the Bruton Memorial Library. Meet the staff of the Plant City Times & Observer and ask us questions about the newspaper industry from 10 a.m. to noon. We will unveil the first completed Little Free Library, with art done by 2015 Florida Strawberry Queen Samantha Sun. And a big thank you to artists Samantha Sun, Eric Barber and James Villa for committing to painting three libraries. As this project comes together, all parties involved have been enthralled at the mechanics of it. It spans art and literature to engineering and business. It connects community members of all ages, demographics and talents. And it opens up the the written word to those who may not have access to Bruton Memorial Library or other resources because of transportation, costs, time and more. Literacy does not just help one to become a better communicator. Yes, it does increase education levels, leading to better job opportunities and a higher quality of life. But it also opens up worlds to those looking to relax, those who need an escape, those who want to dream and those who want to change the world. The pen is mightier than the sword. Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver. com.

WIN from economically disadvantaged communities lose reading skills over the summer because they lack access to books and resources

If you would like to nominate an artist or sign up to win a Little Free Library email ajurgensen@ plantcityobserver.com or attend the first Little Free Library unveiling Monday, April 11.

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PREHISTORIC

MATRIMONY DINOSAUR WORLD

The Rennerts were married in Dinosaur World’s mammoth garden.

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THE END OF AN ICE AGE

This is the second time the Rennerts have married each other. The couple’s first marriage lasted 18 years, during which time they had a son, Danny. The Rennerts divorced, but then reconnected in 2007. When the Cleveland natives and 13-year Florida residents became an item once again, they opted not to rush back into a marriage. It took nine years for the recommitment to happen, but both Rennerts felt that it was the right time to try it again. “We’re getting older, so we definitely had to make it official again, for legal reasons,” Lisa Rennert said. The only thing that they weren’t sure of, then, was where they wanted to get married. “We had a couple ideas,” Lisa Rennert said. “We wanted to get married on an island, but it was just too much work. Too difficult.” Lisa Rennert had made a Face-

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book event page for their marriage, inviting friends and family to keep them in the loop for everything but the yet-to-benamed venue. When Lisa Rennert made a post about the venue still being up in the air, Danny Rennert made a joke. “I said I’d let everybody know where the actual venue was,” Lisa Rennert said. “My son jokingly said, ‘Well, duh, Dinosaur World.’” It stuck. The suggestion wasn’t totally out of left field, however: the Rennerts said their son loved dinosaurs, especially the velociraptor, growing up. According to the couple, Dinosaur World was chosen partly for him, so they kept it a surprise from him for as long as they could. “I finally called him and said, ‘I’ve got to finally tell you something, and I’ve been trying to hold back. I wanted it to be a surprise,’” Lisa Rennert said. “His reaction was like, ‘Oh, God, I’m scared.’ I told him, and he was like, ‘That’s the best news ever.’”

Their neighbor, Tresa Short, made a call to the park to see if management would be open to the idea of hosting a wedding for the first time ever. “I called the lady at the desk,” Short said. “She said, ‘What? Oh, OK.’ We thought it would be a different, interesting story for little Plant City.” The Rennerts hired Christine Wynne, of Florida Weddings on the Go, to officiate the ceremony, and they paid a visit to the park to scope it out. “We came out and checked the place out, and they (Dinosaur World management) were really cool about it,” Rick Rennert said. “Very easy people to work with.” MAMMOTHS AND MARRIAGE

To avoid the late-morning/earlyafternoon rush of schoolchildren, the wedding was held around 9:30 a.m. in the Mammoth Garden. It’s the one area of the park that management figured would be best-suited to host a small, private, wedding, as closing off one section of the park for the

ceremony wasn’t doable. The ceremony went exactly the way the Rennerts had hoped it would: short, sweet and to the point. There was no music, no grand entrance, no religious procedure and no extra frills, other than Lisa Rennert reading the E.E. Cummings poem, I Carry Your Heart with Me. The group of 16 guests — 13 friends and family members, two dogs and one reporter — clapped and cheered as the Rennerts said, ‘I do,’ and hopped on the back of a young wooly mammoth for pictures. After the ceremony, which lasted around 10 minutes, the guests — all of whom had been given day passes — were free to roam the park as they pleased. The Rennerts' honeymoon consisted of three days of camping at Shell Key and four days in Asheville, North Carolina. “We (hung) out with the hippies and artists,” Lisa Rennert said. Contact Justin Kline at jkline@ plantcityobserver.com.

The Dilophosaurus is one of many sculptures that can be found at Dinosaur World.

Anyone that’s driven Interstate 4 in the last 18 years knows about Dinosaur World. The park’s big, tan sign and dinosaur statues are impossible to miss. Exit northbound onto Branch Forbes Road and take a quick left onto Harvey Tew Road. There, 20 acres of educational fun are waiting for dino fans of all ages. Dinosaur World, which also has locations in Texas and Kentucky, offers excavation passes, which allow guests to dig for fossils. It hosts school field trips, birthday parties and, as of now, small weddings. Where: 5145 Harvey Tew Road Cost: $16.95 for adults ($2 off for seniors) and $11.95 for children ages 3 to 12. Younger admitted free. Groups of 12 or more can get in at a discounted rate of $8 per person. Phone: (813) 717-9865 Website: DinosaurWorld.com/florida/

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Walden Lake Community Association elections are Thursday, April 14.

Four Walden Lake residents have their names on the ballot to run in the upcoming Walden Lake Community Association elections. Each member on the board serves three-year terms. Incumbents running for another term include current WLCA President Bob Hunter and board members Rich Glorioso and Ray Page. Alicia Powell, president of the Parkwood subdivision, has decided to throw her hat into the race. Elections for the WLCA Board will be held at the community’s annual meeting on April 14 at Plant City Church of God. Ballots, which will be mailed out to residents, can also be dropped off at the Walden Lake office, 3035 Griffin Blvd.

County Supervisor of Elections reported that only 1,880 of Plant City’s 18,380 registered voters participated in the election. Voter turnout was just above 10%. Kilton plans to press forward. “I don’t know where I’d be in this campaign without you all,” Kilton said to his supporters at a watch party. Many of Kilton’s friends, family and coworkers came to express their continued support. “Thirty days, and we can do it,” Kilton said. “We can work harder than we had before.” He has promised to unite the community along racial lines and focus on economic development. “We will be working on that whether I’m a commissioner or not,” Kilton said. Cook, a retired law enforcement officer, also plans to campaign hard before the runoff election — with the help of his newest supporter, Coronado. Coronado has already pledged his allegiance to Cook. “We discussed that (before the election),” Coronado said. Before the election ended, they agreed that they would support each other if one of them made it to the runoff. “I’m going to stay in it and hit it hard,” Cook said. “There’s a lot of things that Ricardo (Coronado) and I have ... that are like-minded.” Cook’s campaign is focued on to initiatives to help the homeless. He also has voiced support for a Police Club Athletic League.

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“I’m running for re-election because I appreciate the opportunity to serve Walden Lake. I want to get the WLCA out of debt. We’re still way over budget.”

“We want to make our neighborhoods compatible with new neighborhoods. We need to try to create a team of people to keep the community safe, viable and going in the right direction.”

“What’s important in Walden Lake is not only maintaining property values, but improving the values of every resident. We need to increase the quality of life and the standard of living.”

The current president of the WLCA, Bob Hunter has served on the community association’s board for over six years and has also been treasurer. Prior to serving on the WLCA board, Hunter was the executive director of the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission, which deals with long range planning for unincorporated Hillsborough County, Tampa, Temple Terrace and Plant City. He held the position for 24 years. When Hunter and his wife made the decision to move to Plant City, they fell in love with the Walden Lake community. As president, Hunter has tried to make the community compatible with future developments coming to the area, while improving existing infrastructure. Under his term, the vacant 26acre polo field begun renovations to become the Walden Lake Sports Complex. The complex currently boasts four-square pads, pavilions, a baseball field and a hibachi grill. Further additions are to be made over the next three to five years, including a basketball court and a walking path. Security cameras have also been installed at the guard houses on Timberlane Drive.

Ray Page has lived in Walden Lake for 16 years and has served as the president of the Wedgewood subdivision since 2006. He has served on the WLCA board of directors for four years. As a board member, Page has made beautification one of his primary points. He currently chairs the board’s Landscape Committee and has served on others, including the Budget, Finance and Job Descriptions Committee; the Building and Development Committee; and the Walden Lake Sports Complex Committee. Page has helped save the community $10,000 dollars by working with Ajax Construction, the City of Plant City and CLC Total Care for development at the Alexander Street entrance to Walden Lake. Additionally, he negotiated the existing landscape contract from 42 weeks to 52 weeks per year for no additional cost. Page also ensured that in-house maintenance staff was used to provide services. This eliminated the cost of hiring an outside contractor. He’s a supporter of the use of reclaimed water in the community and is focused on keeping Walden Lake as a sustainable community while other developments begin to grow within Plant City.

“I just think that I can bring objectivity to the board, listen to their concerns and vote objectively. I hope to be given the opportunity to serve on the board of directors for the Walden Lake Community Association.”

After a 27-year career in the United States Air Force, Rich Glorioso retired and relocated with his family to the Walden Lake community in 1994. He was first elected to the Walden Lake Community Association in 1997 as a director, a position he held until 2004. Glorioso took a respite from serving on the WLCA board until 2013, but remained active in the Plant City community. From 1998 to 2004, he served as a Plant City Commissioner. In 2004, he was elected to the Florida House of Representatives and served until his term limit in 2012. In 2013, Glorioso returned to the WLCA board, serving as vice president and later president. Multiple improvements throughout the community, including dock repair, were done with one developer to cut costs. Glorioso also noted that during his most recent board terms, the Timberlane Drive exit on Alexander Street was rebuilt with two left turn lanes to improved traffic flow. If re-elected to the board, Glorioso will remain focused on the beautification of the community while remaining fiscally responsible. He is opposed to both the proposed golf course rezoning and the WLCA’s involvement in the lawsuit against Visions Golf.

Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS Nate Kilton: 935 votes, 49.84% David Cook: 554 votes, 29.53% Ricardo Coronado: 382 votes, 20.46% SOURCE: Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections

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WLCA election: vote for role models gets what. If we fail to educate and involve ourselves, if we fail to vote our conscience, we abdicate our lives to others. The political cronies love such apathy, for it keeps them in office, and it gives them power over our lives. The crony politicos love to decide who gets what. Hunter, Page and Powell, are certainly not political cronies. They are role models. They represent: n true leadership versus the ring leaders of the past. n transparency versus the obfuscation of the past. n consistency versus the haphazardness of the past. n integrity versus the cronyism of the past. n accountability versus the finger pointing of the past. n respect for individual residents versus the blowhards of the past. Hunter, Page, and Powell deserve our support and votes. It was Hunter and Page, and it will be their protege, Powell, that will build upon the many accomplish-

ments by the new WLCA Leadership, which include: n protecting our property rights by securing the best legal representation we can afford. n improving our property — the gazebo at the lake, walking trails, parking lots, entrances and more. n putting our children’s interests in front of any more land speculators, by breaking ground for a new sports complex. n protecting our financial interests at the WLCA, with accurate and complete bookkeeping. No more cash collections at the door. n selling idle and wasting assets to maximize our investment in the WLCA. I encourage you to stand up for yourself, your family and the Walden Lake Community. Send the old and tired political peacocks out to pasture, and please join me and vote for Hunter, Page and Powell. — DON MARSHALL, RESIDENT

2015 financial document on WaldenLake.org. If Bob Hunter is allowed another term of office, his record of fiscal decision making could result in financial disaster for Walden Lake. He runs the meetings so that unless you want to speak on an agenda item, you can’t speak about a non-agenda issue until the comment portion at the end of the meeting. I know that from trying to ask questions. His budget-cutting idea of dropping the HOAs from the Master Association to save approximately $6,000 could cost the HOA’s an estimated, collective $40,000 to $50,000. There are 40 HOAs, and insurance is based on size. The lowest quote for insurance I’ve received is $850 per year. The highest quote I’ve received is $1,500 per year. Ray Page has worked very hard with

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the maintenance contractor for the common areas to keep things running smoothly since we are now on our fourth manager. Alicia Powell has had good experience being an HOA president and will be a refreshing change for the board. Rich Glorioso set up and oversaw the volunteer tax program for Plant City, was a City Commissioner for six years and a Florida House of Representative for four years. He has been on the WLCA board of directors for a total of 10 years. I’ve volunteered with Rich Glorioso for many years, and this is a board member to be reelected, along with Page, and a new one, Powell. — KAREN OLSON, RESIDENT AND AN HOA PRESIDENT

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Queen Lacie Collins, first maid Madilyn Conrad, fan favorite Brooklyn Mosley, court Olivia Frazier, Jada Brown, Taylor Harden MISS

Queen Julia Strickland, first maid Tiffany Wilson, fan favorite Marissa Capitano, court Alisha Hawkins, Kasey Carney, Rachel Carter

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1: Last year’s queens 2: Queen Brooklyn Brewer and first maid Serenity Pellens, ages 5 to 6 3: The contestants had to answer an interview question. 4: Jordyn Eason earned one of the fan favorite awards. 5: Hayven Harrell was named first maid in the 7- to 9-year old age division. 6: Madilyn Conrad, Lacie Collins, Kate Daigle, Caitlin Davis, Julia Strickland and Tiffany Wilson

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he Wild Game Cookout has always been a big deal, but the 2016 edition may have been bigger than ever. On Friday, April 1, at the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds, hundreds of people from Plant City and the surrounding area got together for a night of food, fellowship and fundraising. The event, which has been held annually for decades, is open only to men. Guns, knives, camping gear, cooking equipment and many more items were raffled and auctioned off, and the Rotary Club presented South Florida Baptist Hospital with a check for $25,000. — JUSTIN KLINE

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Above: The pulled pork was one of many delicious offerings served in the food tents. Left: The Rotary Club was pleased to announce it raised $25,000 for South Florida Baptist Hospital’s ICU room.

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The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. MARCH 20 ASKING FOR IT 1400 block of South Collins Street. Multiple charges. Officer conducted a traffic stop on a blue sedan, which had no license plate and a shattered windshield. The driver gave a false name and, when her true identity was determined, was found to have a warrant out for her arrest. She was then arrested on charges of driving with a revoked license, providing a false name to an officer and resisting arrest without violence. MARCH 21 FAMOUS JAMEIS COPYCAT 2510 block of Thonotosassa Road. Shoplifting. Officer responded to a grocery store in reference to a reported theft. Complainant stated that unknown suspect(s) had stolen an unknown amount of lobster from the store. IF IT’S NOT NAILED DOWN… 1400 block of Mendonsa Road. Grand theft. Officers met with complainant, who stated that unknown suspect(s) entered his home and stole hunting and camping equipment, car titles, several guns and his boxer dog. The property was valued together at around $10,000. TRAINING WHEELS 2500 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Information report. Officers met with complainant, who stated that he was riding a motorized bicycle and lost control. The bike then crashed into the front window of a business. Officers were not able to make contact with the business owner at the time of the report. MARCH 22 EASIEST WAY TO GET A GUN Alcott Avenue. Vehicle burglary. Officer met with complainant, who stated that unknown suspect(s) entered his car and stole two guns. The car had been left unlocked.

MARCH 31 PEEWEE’S BIG ADVENTURE 500 block of South Morgan Street. Theft. Officers made contact with complainant who advised his bicycle was stolen from the backyard of the listed residence. MARCH 23 NOW YOU SEE IT, NOW YOU DON’T 1910 block of Horseshoe Drive. Grand theft. Officer responded to the area in reference to a reported theft. Complainant stated that, while he was surveying underground electrical wiring, someone stole his electrical cable transmitter. The device was valued at $5,500. REALLY, DUDE? Jim Johnson Road/Roberts Ranch Road. Vehicle burglary. Officer responded to an area in reference to a reported vehicle burglary. Complainant stated that unknown suspect(s) entered his vehicle and stole $800 in cash from the center console. The vehicle had been left unlocked. MARCH 24 COPPER COPPER South Frontage Road/Son Keene Road. Grand theft. Complainant stated that, overnight, unknown suspect(s) cut through the lock on a storage container and stole copper pipe fittings, valued at $1,800. MARCH 25 MAKEUP SHAKEUP 2010 block of North Park Road. Vehicle burglary. Officer responded to the area in reference to a reported vehicle burglary. Complainant stated that unknown suspect(s) entered her vehicle and stole $400 in cash, as well as a cosmetology bag containing tools valued together at $2,000. TWO BIRDS, ONE STONE 180 block of Alexander Woods Drive. Criminal mischief. Officers responded to a residence in reference to a report of criminal mischief. Complainant stated that unknown suspect(s) threw a rock at the residence, damaging an air conditioning unit and a window.

MARCH 26 FBI FRAUD 1400 block of Strawberry Place. Information Report. Officers met with complainant, who stated that he had been getting suspicious text messages from an unknown suspect. Complainant stated that the suspect claimed to be an FBI agent, who stated the complainant has outstanding warrants and would be arrested if he failed to transfer money to a third party through Western Union. MARCH 27 GOLDEN GIRLS 2200 block of West Oak Avenue. Information report. Officer responded to a residence in reference to a reported battery. Two roommates, both women above age 80, were involved in an altercation. Officer reported that the women involved were not in danger and are no longer roommates.

boyfriend had stolen her 1999 Honda CR-V SUV from a parking lot. Complainant refused to press charges on her boyfriend and signed a waiver of prosecution. The vehicle was not registered as stolen.

MARCH 28 DON’T TEMPT FATE Horseshoe Drive. Criminal mischief. Officer responded to an area in reference to a report of criminal mischief. Complainant, another officer, stated that unknown suspect(s) shattered his patrol car’s windshield with a cement block. GRAVE ROBBER 2400 block of Paul Buchman Highway. Petit theft. Officer responded to a cemetery in reference to a reported theft. Complainant stated that unknown suspect(s) had stolen a vase from his family’s grave. The vase was valued at $200. MARCH 29 BAD NEWS BOYFRIEND 600 block of East Alexander Street. Stolen vehicle. Officer responded to an area and met with complainant, who stated that her

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MARCH 31 LOCK YOUR CARS 1000 West McClendon Street. Vehicle burglary. Complainant stated that unknown suspect(s) entered his vehicle and stole $200, a wallet and his family’s Social Security cards. The car had been left unlocked.

MARCH 30 WASHER WOES 2700 block of Paul Buchman Highway. Criminal mischief. Officers responded to a laundromat in reference to a report of criminal mischief. Complainant stated that unknown suspect(s) caused $5,000 in damages to three washing machines. Complainant was unable to provide any leads or witnesses.

CANOE CROOK 2110 block of Golfview Drive. Grand theft. Officer responded to a residence in reference to a reported theft. Complainant stated that, sometime between March 24 and 27, unknown suspect(s) stole three canoes from their yard. The canoes were later recovered.

WINDOW SHOPPER 800 block West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Trespass after warning. Officers made contact with suspect who was sitting on the widow ledge of the above listed business. Subject was arrested.

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The home at 5014 Bruton Road sold March 18, for $303,500 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,480 square feet of living area on 10.22 acres. The price per square foot is $122.38.

Bruton Road home tops March real estate sales

The home at 1701 S. Golfview Drive sold March 15, for $166,900. Built in 1983, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,563 square feet of living area on 0.20 acres. The price per square foot is $106.78.

ALEXANDER WOODS The home at 106 Alexander Woods Drive sold March 22, for $110,000. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,856 square feet of living area on 0.05 acres. The price per square foot is $59.27.

The home at 2004 S. Golfview Drive sold March 28, for $227,000. Built in 1987, it has three bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,864 square feet of living area on 0.25 acres. The price per square foot is $121.78.

BELLEHURST HEIGHTS The home at 601 W. Lee St. sold March 18, for $34,784 (Auction/ REO). Built in 1955, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 1,168 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $29.78. BURCHWOOD The home at 3113 State Road 574 sold March 11, for $31,000 (short sale). Built in 1945, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 1,092 square feet of living area on 0.11 acres. The price per square foot is $28.39. CITRUS LANDING The home at 1404 Orange Moss Court sold March 28, for $149,700. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,564 square feet of living area on 0.14 acres. The price per square foot is $95.72. CLARKS The home at 904 Woodlawn Ave. sold March 17, for $87,500. Built in 1953, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,375 square feet of living area on 0.17 acres. The price per square foot is $63.64. COUNTRY HILLS The home at 4411 Country Hills Blvd. sold March 23, for $135,700. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,315 square feet of living area on 0.10 acres. The price per square foot is $103.19. The home at 4723 S. Dawnmeadow Court sold March 29, for $126,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,285 square feet of living area on 0.13 acres. The price per square foot is $98.05. The home at 4710 Hunts Court sold March 16, for $159,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1995, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,620 square feet of living area on 0.14 acres. The price per square foot is $98.15. The home at 4607 Summerwind Court sold March 21, for $60,000. Built in 1985, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,240 square feet of living area on 0.11 acres. The price per square foot is $48.39. DELL OAKS The home at 3405 Swindell Road sold March 1, for $225,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,680 square feet of living area on 0.99 acres. The price per square foot is $133.93. EASTGATE The home at 2615 Sprucewood Lane sold March 3, for $144,000. Built in 1987, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,522 square feet of living area on 0.47 acres. The price per square foot is $94.61. EDGAR T. JONES The home at 4710 Coronet Road sold March 28, for $148,000. Built in 1956, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,584 square feet of living area on 0.40 acres. The price per square foot is $93.43. EMPIRE The home at 1314 Mendonsa Road sold March 18, for $149,734 (auction/REO). Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,891 square feet of living area on 0.60 acres. The price per square foot is $79.18. FOUR SEASONS The home at 2205 Johnson Loop sold March 3, for $140,000. Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,113 square feet of living area on 0.19 acres. The price per square foot is $125.79. FRANKLIN CREEK ESTATES The home at 7805 Franklin Road sold March 8, for $109,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,488 square feet of living area on 1.77 acres. The price per square foot is $73.25.

WALDEN LAKE The home at 4102 Concord Way sold March 10, for $145,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,872 square feet of living area on 0.31 acres. The price per square foot is $77.46.

The home at 5014 Bruton Road topped the March real estate transactions with a sale of $303,500 on 10 acres.

MARCH SNAPSHOT Minimum: $25,500 Maximum: $303,500 Average: $145,262 Median: $139,900 FUTCH PLACE The home at 3418 Futch Road sold March 31, for $295,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,555 square feet of living area on 1.02 acres. The price per square foot is $115.46. GLENDALE The home at 1318 Tennessee St. sold March 2, for $44,900 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 1979, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,432 square feet of living area on 0.13 acres. The price per square foot is $31.35.

LAKE VIEW ESTATES The home at 2504 Mud Lake Road sold March 11, for $91,000. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,620 square feet of living area on 1.06 acres. The price per square foot is $56.17. LAMBERT The home at 2703 Jim Johnson Road sold March 17, for $97,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,280 square feet of living area on 1.26 acres. The price per square foot is $42.54. MADISON PARK The home at 811 W. Warren St. sold March 8, for $50,825. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,234 square feet of living area on 0.14 acres. The price per square foot is $41.19.

GORDON OAKS The home at 1233 Gordon Oaks Drive sold March 25, for $145,900. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,413 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $106.09.

MADISON PARK WEST The home at 1204 W. Washington St. sold March 8, for $25,500. Built in 1970, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 1,744 square feet of living area on 0.14 acres. The price per square foot is $14.62.

GRIMWOLD The home at 1111 N. Burton St. sold March 4, for $80,000. Built in 1915, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,424 square feet of living area on 0.52 acres. The price per square foot is $56.18.

MADISON TERRACE The home at 1004 S. Broad St. sold March 22, for $96,900. Built in 1965, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 1,088 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $89.06.

The home at 1110 N. Ferrell St. sold March 18, for $151,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,533 square feet of living area on 0.20 acres. The price per square foot is $98.50.

MAGNOLIA GREEN The home at 3414 San Moise Place sold March 2, for $209,900. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, two and one half baths and 2,432 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $86.34.

HIGHLAND PINES ESTATES The home at 8410 Highland Pines Court sold March 25, for $64,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 924 square feet of living area on 1.51 acres. The price per square foot is $69.26. HILLSBOROUGH The home at 600 E. Calhoun St. sold March 31, for $65,000 (short sale). Built in 1924, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,524 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $42.65. The home at 8607 Knights Griffin Road W. sold March 31, for $225,000. Built in 1986, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,156 square feet of living area on 4.17 acres. The price per square foot is $194.64. The home at 8501 Paul Buchman Highway sold March 10, for $160,000. Built in 1966, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,710 square feet of living area on 6.17 acres. The price per square foot is $93.57. HILLSBORO PARK The home at 601 Hillsboro St. sold March 31, for $155,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,487 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $104.24. The home at 1709 N. Orange St. sold March 9, for $92,000. Built in 1964, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 800 square feet of living area on 0.16 acres. The price per square foot is $115.00. HOLLOWAY ESTATES The home at 4414 Holloway Meadow Lane sold March 31, for $259,900. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,118 square feet of living area on 1 acre. The price per square foot is $122.71.

MORRELL PARK The home at 507 E. Morrell Drive sold March 29, for $139,900. Built in 1960, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,272 square feet of living area on 0.22 acres. The price per square foot is $109.98. OAKVIEW ESTATES The home at 3003 N. Willow Drive sold March 8, for $92,000. Built in 1979, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 1,091 square feet of living area on 0.28 acres. The price per square foot is $84.33.

rooms, two and one half baths and 2,334 square feet of living area on 0.58 acres. The price per square foot is $80.51. PLANT CITY HEIGHTS The home at 702 W. Saunders St. sold March 23, for $140,000. Built in 1916, it has three bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,874 square feet of living area on 0.27 acres. The price per square foot is $74.71. The home at 702 W. Tever St. sold March 7, for $199,000. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,651 square feet of living area on 0.62 acres. The price per square foot is $120.53. PLESS ROAD The home at 5410 Five Acre Road sold March 15, for $96,000. Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,212 square feet of living area on 1.66 acres. The price per square foot is $79.21. The home at 6106 Five Acre Road sold March 7, for $177,000. Built in 1982, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,282 square feet of living area on 3 acres. The price per square foot is $138.07. ROBERTS The home at 3102 Thonotosassa Road sold March 16, for $250,000. Built in 1967, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,626 square feet of living area on 5.82 acres. The price per square foot is $94.84. STONE HEDGE The home at 2713 Croft Drive sold March 31, for $136,900. Built in 1957, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 1,567 square feet of living area on 0.42 acres. The price per square foot is $87.36. The home at 4010 Drawdy Road sold March 18, for $250,000. Built in 1979, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,153 square feet of living area on 1 acre. The price per square foot is $116.12. SUGAR CANE ACRES The home at 3615 Edwards Road sold March 14, for $185,000. Built in 1986, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,760 square feet of living area on 1.15 acres. The price per square foot is $105.11.

OSBORNE The home at 1004 N. Powell St. sold March 31, for $126,500. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,185 square feet of living area on 0.14 acres. The price per square foot is $106.75.

SUGAR CREEK The home at 309 Sugar Creek Drive sold March 15, for $118,384 (auction/REO). Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,464 square feet of living area on 0.19 acres. The price per square foot is $80.86.

PAR MEADOWS The home at 3502 Murray Farms Road sold March 4, for $86,000. Built in 1963, it has three bedrooms, one and one half baths and 1,194 square feet of living area on 0.94 acres. The price per square foot is $72.03.

TANGERINE TRAILS The home at 105 W. Morrell Drive sold March 14, for $81,795 (auction/REO). Built in 1956, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,550 square feet of living area on 0.30 acres. The price per square foot is $52.77.

PHIPPS The home at 414 Colson Road sold March 25, for $180,000. Built in 1977, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,282 square feet of living area on 5.06 acres. The price per square foot is $140.41.

TRAPNELL RIDGE The home at 3706 Trapnell Ridge Drive sold March 30, for $128,000 (short sale). Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,774 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $72.15.

PINEY OAKS ESTATES The home at 1708 Hughes Drive sold March 7, for $135,400. Built in 1975, it has three bedrooms, one and one half baths and 1,394 square feet of living area on 0.22 acres. The price per square foot is $97.13. The home at 1105 Mendonsa Road sold March 16, for $187,900. Built in 1975, it has three bed-

TURNER PLACE The home at 5236 Rainbow Sky Drive sold March 31, for $125,000. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,512 square feet of living area on 1.02 acres. The price per square foot is $82.67.

The home at 2831 Hammock Drive sold March 29, for $284,800. Built in 1987, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,356 square feet of living area on 0.27 acres. The price per square foot is $120.88. The home at 3314 Kilmer Place sold March 31, for $285,000. Built in 1993, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,400 square feet of living area on 0.44 acres. The price per square foot is $118.75. The home at 1421 Oakwood Lane sold March 11, for $196,000. Built in 1980, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,922 square feet of living area on 0.37 acres. The price per square foot is $101.98. The home at 1511 Paddock Drive sold March 9, for $185,000. Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,520 square feet of living area on 0.20 acres. The price per square foot is $121.71. The home at 612 Sandalwood Drive sold March 9, for $130,000 (short sale). Built in 1979, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,590 square feet of living area on 0.22 acres. The price per square foot is $81.76. The home at 815 Sandalwood Drives sold March 2, for $100,000 (short sale). Built in 1979, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,583 square feet of living area on 0.25 acres. The price per square foot is $63.17. The home at 3331 Silvermoon Drive sold March 21, for $210,000. Built in 1994, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,885 square feet of living area on 0.33 acres. The price per square foot is $111.41. The home at 2003 Sycamore Lane sold March 18, for $135,000. Built in 1979, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 1,892 square feet of living area on 0.20 acres. The price per square foot is $71.35. The home at 1402 Walden Oaks Place sold March 16, for $153,000. Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,002 square feet of living area on 0.17 acres. The price per square foot is $76.42. The home at 1444 Walden Oaks Place sold March 25, for $189,900. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,760 square feet of living area on 0.18 acres. The price per square foot is $107.90. WALDEN LAKE FAIRWAY VILLAS The home at 103 Dorado Court sold March 18, for $115,000. Built in 1980, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,542 square feet of living area on 0.06 acres. The price per square foot is $74.58. WALDEN POINTE The home at 2205 Via Cortona St. sold March 3, for $237,450. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,190 square feet of living area on 0.21 acres. The price per square foot is $108.42. WALDEN WOODS The home at 2008 Greenwood Valley Drive sold March 18, for $101,500 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 1,572 square feet of living area on 0.02 acres. The price per square foot is $64.57. WASHINGTON PARK The home at 606 N. Knight St. sold March 21, for $73,500 (auction/REO). Built in 1915, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,824 square feet of living area on 0.39 acres. The price per square foot is $26.03.

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WHICH BREED IS RIGHT FOR YOU? The Hay Exchange can have any breed of chicken at any given time. BARRED ROCK If you are keeping chickens solely for their eggs and meat, consider one of the most popular breeds, the barred rock. With characteristic stripes, barred rocks are between 7 and 9 pounds. They have a high egg production.

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CHICKS The many peeping chicks at The Hay Exchange are a constant reminder of the growing enthusiasm for poultry farming. ABBY BAKER STAFF INTERN

In honor of spring, The Hay Exchange in Plant City is selling baby chickens and supplies to first-time and veteran flock owners. Patrons can get five chicks for free if they purchase 50 pounds of Purina Start and Grow. “You should at least get two or three,” Amber Hays, Hay Exchange employee, said. “They get kind of lonely otherwise.” Because juvenile chickens can be too cute to handle at times, it’s easy to forget that they are not fuzzy accessories, but a commitment. But with the right materials and time, owning your own poultry can be rewarding and cost effective. WHAT CAME FIRST?

The most difficult part of raising chickens is when they can still fit in your hand. Pick a spot to raise your chickens for the first four to five weeks that is predator free and does not

BENEFITS OF BACKYARD EGGS n Backyard eggs have higher levels of vitamin E, Omega-3 fatty acids and beta carotene and nearly 50% less cholesterol. Why? In comparison to factory-farmed chickens, organically raised birds eat less corn-based food and more natural grains and vegetation. n Backyard eggs are safer, with a much smaller chance of salmonella and E. coli. Why? Store-bought eggs come from chickens that are raised close together in small spaces. With significantly less room to move away from each other, the birds are more viable to food-passed diseases. n Backyard eggs have firmer shells and a bolder flavor. Why? Free from any added chemicals and unnatural additions, homegrown eggs typically have naturally stronger shells and firmer yolks. Because the chickens are fed natural feed, the proteins and nutrients in the yolk produce a more present flavor.

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have a draft. A garage, laundry room or workshop are perfect locations. Because it’s only for a few weeks, the chicks can live in a cardboard box or a large aquarium. Just make sure that there is bedding (preferably pine shavings) and that their floor is removed and cleaned every day. Water and chick feed can be left in the space, but make sure that the chicks are checked on at least five times a day, and their food and water source is changed as needed. “Baby chicks need a heat source,” Hays said. “Keep them under the brooder lamp until they are two or three weeks old.” A red heat bulb, or brooder lamp, should be left over the cage. You can slowly reduce the temperature or move the bulb farther and farther away as they age. This will get them used to outside temperatures. After they reach five weeks, you can move them to their outside coop. Make sure that a flock of four or less has at least 5 to 10 feet of living space. After your chickens are introduced to their outside home, you can begin utilizing them. Whether your flock is for fun or for utility, your yard will be bugfree and organically fertilized.

ORPINGTON With their fluffy plumage and calm temperament, Orpingtons are great birds for an animal lover. While they produce an above average number of eggs, these chickens are great for entering in poultry shows and love showing off their over-the-top feathers. RHODE ISLAND RED These birds are great if you are only planning to have a flock of two or three. With excellent egg laying abilities and an easygoing temperaments, Rhode Island reds are also hardy and stand up well in cold weather.

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RELAY FOR LIFE takes place beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, April 8, and ends at noon Saturday, April 9, at Plant City High School, 1 Raider Place. For more information call Ariel Young at (941) 586-6685.

THE FLORIDA OPRY LAST SHOW OF THE SEASON 6 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center, 605 N. Collins St. Enjoy Swinging Bridge, Chant the Trees and Randy Scott. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students. Reserve good seats by calling (813) 757-9226. INDOOR YARD SALE 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at American Legion Auxillary Unit 26, 2207 W. Baker St. Tables are available for $10. Contact Pam at (813) 752-8608 ext. 805. PLANT CITY COMMUNITY CHORALE PRESENTS ‘THE ROAD HOME’ 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Eastside Baptist Church, 1318 E. Calhoun St. Enjoy a collage of uplifting, soulful and spiritual music. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. PCCChorale.org. YARD SALE 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Cork United Methodist Church, 4815 W. Sam Allen Road. Vendors are welcome. For more information, call (813) 704-4873.

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CRAFTERNOON 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 11, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. Children in grades kindergarten through fifth are invited to get creative and make crafts to take home. Drop in any time between 3 and 4 p.m. to complete a craft. (813) 757-9215. KNIGHTS COMMUNITY CLUB MEETING 7 p.m. Monday, April 11, at the clubhouse, 1306 McLin Drive. Bring a covered dish. Listen to Kim Brunsom, recycle manager at Publix. She will speak about the benefits of recycling. She also implemented Publix’s Disaster Response Program and will talk

about how we can prepare for the hurricane season. ORCHIDS 101 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 11, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. The program is presented by the Master Gardeners of Hillsborough County Extension Services. Bring a plant for the exchange. (813) 757-9215.

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EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY BAND PRESENTS ‘THE BAND REMEMBERS — SELECTIONS FROM OUR PAST’ 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Web Blvd. West, Sun City Center. There’s a $5 suggested donation at the door.

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AQUAFINA PITCH, HIT AND RUN 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 16, at Mike Sansone Park, 1702 N. Park Road. Skill tests include pitching at a target, hitting off a tee for distance and accuracy as well as running for speed. For more information, contact coordinator Ben Smith at bgs2000@ verizon.net or (813) 763-4280. ART AFTER DARK 5 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Art Lounge Gallery, 119 E. Reynolds St.

CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY GARDENS COLLABORATIVE GATHERING 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at University Area Community Center, 14103 N. 22nd St., Tampa. All members of community gardens in the Tampa Bay area are invited. Please bring a brochure or a poster about your garden and a dish from your garden to share. Enjoy lunch and discussing ways to promote community gardening.

BORN AGAIN GUN CLUB 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 its website at 1keeneteacher. wix.com/bagc, check out its Facebook page or email President Jeff Keene at bornagaingunclub@ gmail.com.

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1601 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Enjoy food, raffles, giveaways and education. For more information, email springintowellnesshealthfair@gmail.com or lbrown@ plantcitygov.com, or call the rec center at (813) 757-9195. ACOUSTIC HAPPY HOUR 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, at O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Family Restaurant, 1701 S. Alexander St. (813) 764-8818.

KARAOKE 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. O’BRIEN’S LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, at O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Family Restaurant, 1701 S. Alexander St. (813) 764-8818. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ENTREPRENEUR SERVICES ASSISTANCE 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 106 N. Evers St. KEEL AND CURLEY LIVE MUSIC 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, at Keel and Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Road. (813) 7529100.

CLASSIC CAR SHOW AT UNCLE MIKE’S second Saturday of every month at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse and Grill, 106 E. State Road 60. UncleMikesGrill.com or (813) 737-4444.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 8 p.m. Wednesdays, at O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Family Restaurant, 1701 S. Alexander St. (813) 7648818.

COUNTRY-FRIED FRIDAYS 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays, at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill, 106 E. State Road 60. Ladies drink free and the DJ plays top 40 country hits. UncleMikesGrill.com or (813) 737-4444.

BLUES NIGHT 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.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CORNER 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays in January, at 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.

CHRISTIAN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC 6:33 to 8:13 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, at Krazy Kup, 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd. (813) 752-1220.

CORN HOLE TOURNAMENTS 7:30 p.m. Fridays at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse and Grill, 106 E. State Road 60. UncleMikesGrill. com or (813) 737-4444.

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EUGENE “GENE” BRANTLEY

Eugene “Gene” Brantley, 85, of Plant City, died March 28, 2016. Mr. Brantley owned Brantley Termite & Pest Control and was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and the Plant City YMCA Silver Sneakers. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Brantley; children, Emory Brantley (Billie), Donna Perron, Charles Brantley, Andrew Woods and Charles Woods (Margo); son-inlaw, Keith Perron; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his friend, James Bordner. A celebration of life was held April 2, at Hopewell Baptist Church in Plant City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hopewell Baptist Church Building Fund, 6001 S. County Line Road 39, Plant City, Florida 33567. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com. ANNA MARIE BURKE

Anna Marie Burke, 70, of Plant City, died March 25, 2016, after a courageous battle with an extended illness, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Burke was a longtime resident of Plant City. She was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, on Oct. 11, 1945. She was the daughter of the late Merrill and Jennie Youst. In 1984, she relocated to Plant City and married her husband, James E. Burke Jr., in December 1989. She worked at Lockheed Martin in Lakeland for approximately 20 years, where she had countless friends before she retired in 2008. She was an incredible person who loved her husband and family. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. In her spare time, she enjoyed baking, decorating cakes and simply spending time with her friends, family and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband; daughters, Shelly Chapman (Craig), of Dover, Kelly Guzman (Frank), of Lakeland, and Michelle Stockton (Frank), of Deltona; eight grandchildren, Stephanie and Stephen Tingler, Nicolas Guzman, Amanda, Rachel and Haleigh Stockton, Samantha and Wyatt Chapman; six great-grandchildren; and brother, Joseph Youst, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio. A funeral service was held March 30, at Haught Funeral Home in Plant City. Rev. Daniel Helms officiated. Burial followed at Mt. Enon Cem-

etery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Plant City’s First Baptist Church Building Fund, 503 N. Palmer St., Plant City, Florida 33563. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.

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brother, and he enjoyed gardening, woodworking, fishing and camping. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jewell Y. Gay; children, Sherry Gay Lindsay and William Ralph Gay Jr. (LuLe), of Plant City; grandchildren, Alyssa, Sydney, Trevor and Kylee; siblings, Curtis Gay (Margaret), of Plant City, Margaret McLin (Buck), of Plant City, Joyce Hightower, of Lake Wales, and J.I. Gay (Terry), of Plant City; and dog, Mia. A celebration of life was held April 5, at Hopewell Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens. Committal followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens in Plant City. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

It’s been four years ago Since you left this earthly sphere And there’s not a day goes by That I don’t wish that you were here.

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PAUL JOHN BYBEE

Paul John Bybee, 89, of Plant City, died March 31, 2016. Mr. Bybee served in the United States Navy during WWII and the U. S. A r my during Korea and Vietnam. He retired in 1981. He was an active life member of VFW Post 2059 in Kirby, Texas and of DAV Chapter 17 in Universal City, Texas. He also was a member of the American Legion in Converse, Texas and Universal City, Texas. He was an adjutant and a squad leader of Wednesday Squad Memorial Service Detachment at Fort Sam National Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Michael, of Plant City, and Gary, of Waco, Texas; stepsons, John (CW4, retired), Joseph, of Fort Worth, Texas, and David, of Dallas, Texas; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Betty; and brother, Don, of El Dorado Springs, Missouri. Services will take place at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas, at a later date. The service will be under the arrangement of Colonial Funeral Home in University City, Texas. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com. TERRY CRAVERO

Terry Cravero, 60, died March 29, 2016, in Plant City. Mrs. Cravero recently relocated from Ft. Lauderdale. She was a registered nurse and taught CNA care as well. She loved her job and loved her family even more. She was a second mom to everyone she met, and to her family, she was a saint. She is survived by her loving husband, Nicholas Cravero III; and daughters, Allyson Cravero, Nicole Cravero and Danielle Cravero. She was preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Donna V. (Hillis) Herald. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.

Your family, faith and friends To your heart were ever dear But you loved your Savior first And to Him stayed ever near. That spunky little temper That so often we would fear And the words would come like fire While we all tried to stay clear! You loved birthdays and holidays And reveled in each one You’d laugh and tell your stories ‘Till the setting of the sun. You are never forgotten, Mama For the memories stay strong And we’ll soon meet again Around the Savior’s throne. Forever loved and forever missed. – Your daughter, Nora Louise

WILLIAM RALPH GAY

William Ralph Gay, 78, of Plant City, died March 31, 2016. Mr. Gay was a veteran of the United States Navy and a retired manager at Southland Frozen Foods. He was a member of Plant City Church of God. He was a loving husband, dad, papa and

Lydia Julia Henderson, 72, died March 26, 2016. Ms. Henderson was born in Durham, North Carolina, to John and Lydia (Foster) Airheart. She relocated to Florida in 1998. She worked civil service for Defense Finance and Accounting. She liked to write short stories and poems and was published. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Plant City. She is survived by her daughter, Laura Campbell (Jason); brother, Michael Airheart; sister, Frances Terry; grandson, Hunter Campbell; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held April 7, at First Presbyterian Church. A luncheon followed at the church. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.

NORMA MOODY

Norma Moody, 70, of Dover, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in Tampa. Mrs. Moody was the daughter of the late Cullen and Mildred Clyatt Waters and Jim Kelly. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Dover and retired from the Tampa Police Department after 23 years of service as a dispatcher. She loved to do puzzles, read, fish and swim. She is survived by her beloved husband, Johan Moody; children, Ritchie Calhoun, Kevin Carter, Patricia Reagan and Milissa Mickey; siblings, Janet Hoeksema (Bill), Karen Lynch (Steve) and Jack Waters (Anna); six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one great-grandchild. A funeral service was held April 2, at First Baptist Church of Dover Cemetery.

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Ret. Lt. Col. Michael B. “Tony” Perino, 84, died Friday, March 25, 2016 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois. Mr. Perino was born July 14, 1931, near Deer Grove, Illinois, the son of Ralph and Catherine (Carchidi) Perino. He graduated salutatorian in the class of 1948 from Walnut High School. His sister, Delarosa, was valedictorian. He earned his bachelor’s degree in 1952, g ra d u a t i n g third in his class from the University of Notre Dame, and his master’s degree in 1953 from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He was a 22-year veteran of the United States Air Force, and served as a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1973. He was awarded the Purple Heart, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, two Combat Readiness Medals, seven silver and four bronze Air Medals, four Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals, the Air Force Commendation Medal, three Outstanding Unit Awards, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, four silver and two bronze Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Crosses with Palm, two silver and one bronze Vietnam Service medals and four Presidential Unit Citations. He retired in 1975, residing in Florida until 2012 when he returned to Illinois. He is survived by his daughter, Christina Perino, of Buckeye, Arizona; sisters, Elizabeth Beelendorf, of Naples, Dolorosa Bender, of Silverdale, Washington, and Constance Dominguez, of White Fish, Montana; brother, John Perino, of North Fort Myers, Florida; sisters-in-law, Margery Perino, Gloria Perino and Jeanne Perino; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and four sisters. A celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial was held April 2, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tampico, Illinois. Burial followed at St. Mary Cemetery, Tampico. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Illinois Veterans Home, 1707 N. 12th St., Quincy, Illinois 62301.

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I think that, after last Thursday, I’ve become the Plant City Times & Observer’s expert authority on unusual weddings. Out here, that’s just the way the ball bounces every now and then. I wasn’t expecting to be recognized as the “Sports Guy” at Rick and Lisa Rennert’s wedding at Dinosaur World (see cover) — which, by the way, was a great experience. But there I was, photographing newlyweds on the back of an extinct mammal and answering questions about what a sports writer was doing at a wedding. It also made me wish I could have been at the

I was ever expecting to write when I took the job in 2013. I’ve spoken to high school journalism students about sports reporting before, but I never really touched on everything else that I do. So if I had to give some new advice to any aspiring journalists out there, it’s this: if you don’t work at a big daily publication, be ready for anything. I once covered the Strawberry Queen pageant with former Managing Editor Mike Eng, not even a full year after I started. My time spent on the sidelines came in handy that night: I

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took video with one hand and tweeted results with the other, got an interview with Queen Jessi Rae Varnum immediately after they put that crown on her head and beat every other news outlet with the story. I’ve covered several ag shows at the Florida Strawberry Festival, from legit exhibitions to costume contests, and have written about the bonds between competitors and their animals. It’s not always something that a “city” person from western New York, like me, can SEE KLINE PAGE 22

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Plant City High alum and former football player Russell Kemp will share his cancer story Tuesday, March 12, at Moffitt Cancer Center’s A Night of Stories to Inspire. Kemp, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 liver cancer in March 2015, has been participating in a clinical trial since March 2016 and is waiting to see if this new approach can be the one that finally works for him. He has also participated in Moffitt’s Seek and Speak Your Story program, which asks patients to write a movie script about their experiences. The event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Moffitt center’s conference room, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa.

A BIG WIN On Saturday, April 2, the Plant City baseball team’s 4-1 win over Durant completed a season sweep. It’s especially noteworthy considering that March 1 was the first PCHS win over Durant in four seasons. The Raiders also locked up the No. 1 seed in the upcoming district tournament, thanks to their 1-0 Wednesday, March 30, win over East Bay.

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Jeff Keene II is the co-founder and president of the club, which he started after moving to Florida from New York.

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Even in his playing days, Cheyne Roberts knew he wanted nothing more than to get into coaching. He got his wish several years ago, with the Ocala Stampede of the Premier Development League. But on Friday, March 25, Roberts reached his dream of becoming a professional coach when he accepted the role of head coach for the Tampa Bay Rowdies’ second team. “I think it’s an interesting and rewarding role,” Roberts says. “It’s a high level, and there’s a lot of responsibility that comes with coaching a reserve team.”

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themed decor. Bible character posters hang on one side. The opposite wall is covered in bubble maps, outlining the qualities of a good Christian. The single table in the

dozen unloaded guns are displayed neatly across it, side by side.

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At a recent 7-yard, high-caliber pistol shoot at The Range, located behind Buddy Freddy’s, club members showed off their skills. Scores are based out of 100 points. First: Wesley Tanner, 100 Second: Michael Harrell and Jeff Keene Sr., 97 Third: Randy Humphrey, 95 Fourth: Mark Tanner, 92 Fifth: Jeff Keene II, 89

For about as long as he can remember, Roberts has been involved with the game. He and his three brothers grew up playing together in Texas before moving to Florida in 1997, and all four ended up playing varsity — and starting — for the Plant City Raiders. Roberts attended Palm Beach Atlantic University from 200610, playing defense, and later channeled that into a post-graduate playing career. He suited up in 44 games for the Charlotte SEE SOCCER PAGE 21

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Clay, Caleb, Cheyne and Cameron Roberts got together for the first Tampa Bay Rowdies game of the 2016 season.

Eagles, of the PDL, and then spent a season with VSI Tampa Bay in the United Soccer League. It was in Charlotte when he realized he needed to start coaching. “I think, after my second year of playing professionally, I felt like I was playing the game with a coaching perspective,” Roberts says. “I felt like moving into that role at Ocala was natural.” A back injury at the end of his Charlotte days, which required surgery, only sped up the process. After rehabbing, he spent a season with VSI and then pursued his coaching dreams. Roberts got to the Stampede in 2013 and remained there until 2015. Seeing the players develop was his favorite part about the job, and it’s what he’s most look-

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ing forward to now. “Seeing players grow on and off the field is also rewarding for me,” Roberts says. “I think it’s going to be really rewarding for everybody.” HOME TEAM

All four Roberts brothers grew up living and breathing the game of soccer. Three of them — Clay, Cheyne and Caleb — are coaches. Clay Roberts is the head of the Southeastern University men’s team, and Caleb Roberts, in addition to assisting his brother with the Fire, heads the Plant City High girls team. Southeastern just wrapped up the best season in program history, finishing as the No. 15 team in NAIA play, and the

Lady Raiders are coming off of four consecutive district titles. Cameron Roberts is a center back at Palm Beach Atlantic University. He’s considering playing after college but, at the moment, has no interest in coaching. The brothers grew up in Springtown, Texas and practiced soccer in a pasture under their father’s tutelage. They had to drive 30 minutes to Weatherford, Texas, to play in rec league soccer. “We’ve always seemed to find the game, whether it’s in a small town or a large town, wherever we’ve been,” Clay Roberts says. There was no prior history of soccer in the family — their father played football at Gardner-Webb University. But, according to Cheyne Roberts, watching their

father as a pastor helped drive home the values that drove the brothers toward coaching. “I enjoy the teaching part of being a coach, I enjoy the leadership, and those are the qualities we grew up watching with my dad, in his occupation as a pastor,” Cheyne Roberts says. “From my perspective, being able to see him in his role — once you see that every day, it’s instilled in you, a little bit.” The brothers get together regularly. “When we’re hanging out, there’s always a conversation about soccer,” Clay Roberts says. Contact Justin Kline at jkline@ plantcityobserver.com.

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Right: One of the club’s youngest members, high school senior Wesley Tanner, shot a perfect 100 at a recent club shoot. Below: Club member Mark Tanner is grateful that Born Again Gun Club goes over safety tips at every meeting. He and his son, Wesley Tanner, both belong to the organization.

n Keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction. n Know what your target is and what is beyond it. n For kids: If you see a gun lying somewhere, tell an adult. Do not touch the gun. n Use the right ammunition. All guns are stamped with the ammunition type. n If you are interested in buying a gun, take a safety course first.

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When Keene moved to Florida from New York, he noticed negative media attention surrounding events related to gun violence or accidents involving guns. He wanted to project guns in a better light while creating a positive, Christian-oriented community. He knew it could be done. Years prior, he had served as a club secretary and a president for a nowdisbanded NRA-affiliated gun club in New York. He decided to recreate the club in Florida. Keene sought out One Accord Church pastor Randy Humphrey to serve as the new club’s chaplain. “The pastor was also a firearms aficionado and former military,” Keene said. “The gun club died in New York and was born again here. (The name) has a double meaning.” Though Humphrey leads a prayer before each of the club’s monthly meetings, Keene emphasizes that the organization is not a church entity. In fact, potential members don’t have to be church members — or even Christians — to join. Club members include teachers, pastors, mechanics, retired military members, computer technicians and students.

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For the members of Born Again Gun Club, belonging to the club is about becoming better all around — as Christians and as gun owners. As any members of the club will readily say, a big part of being a good gun owner is safety. “We share or go over a safety tip at every meeting,” club member Mark Tanner said. All members are taught how to clean a gun and shoot a gun. Helping people eliminate the fear of guns, Keene said, helps bring them closer to God. “If you don’t know something, you fear it,” he said. “All of that is anti-Christian behavior. We want to educate and inspire. When you lose fear, you’re that much closer to God.” While the target shooting and competitions are about sport and fellowship, proper gun safety teaches members what to do in dire situations. “A common misconception is that only bad guys have guns,” Harrell said. “I have a concealed carry, but I’ve never had to use it. I would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Now that I’m married, it’s my God-given duty to protect my wife. I know where they (guns) are if I need them.” Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.

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Pistols. Shotguns. Revolvers. Guns used for hunting and guns used for target practice. Guns taken everywhere with a concealed carry permit and guns that, hopefully, never have to be used. The weaponry belongs to the members of Plant City’s Born Again Gun Club, an NRA-affiliated organization that celebrated its third anniversary last month. For the group of about 20, which meets once a month at One Accord Church, the club is a source of fellowship, with firearms replacing cookies and lemonade. For Jeff Keene II, the president and co-founder of the club, the organization helps fill, what he believes, is a nationwide need: a club that jointly celebrates God and the Second Amendment while tackling the media-influenced fear of firearms.

The goal, Keene said, is to set a positive, Christian example in the community while disproving the negative stereotypes associated with gun ownership. “We don’t cuss. When we travel to public places, we clean up after ourselves,” member Michael Harrell said. “Other churches have the bike clubs or the old car clubs. It’s the same thing. It’s fellowship.” Harrell decided to join Born Again Gun Club because he wanted to connect with a group of Christian guys who had his same values. “Some other gun clubs are rough around the edges,” he said. “I’ve made 15 to 20 new friends since joining, and I look forward to meeting with them.”

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Just when it looked like the Newsome Lady Wolves were going to leave Plant City with a win, they made a mistake. Leading 19-7 late in the fourth quarter, Newsome completely failed to read Plant City’s Ashontes Jones. Her pick six put the Lady Raiders back in the game and got them on track for their 20-19 win. Newsome controlled the pace for much of the game, eventually turning a 7-6 deficit into a 19-7 lead. The Lady Wolves kept close tabs on Plant City quarterback Alicia Zarate, forcing her out of the pocket and into making unsuccessful throws. The mood wasn’t too high at 1 Raider Place late in the game, until Jones’s pick six happened. The extra point attempt was good, and Plant City was able to force Newsome to turn the ball over with just under two minutes left on the clock. Starting from midfield, Plant City avoided a turnover on downs when Lacey Hargrove caught a deep pass along the sideline and got out of bounds. Plant City soon found itself in another fourth-down situation, but was given a do-over when a Zarate incompletion was negated by an illegal contact flag on Newsome. Zarate’s next pass, to Bre Ruedeman, ended up being the dagger. The extra point attempt was no good but, with a 20-19 lead in hand, all Plant City had to do was hold steady.

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Kline: more than sports understand, but I’ve certainly come to respect the hard work that goes into the ag scene. Speaking of thefestival — and weddings — I once stumbled into a story about an engagement when, after security procedures pushed photographers to the middle of the Wish Farms Soundstage’s seating, a guy popped the question about 30 feet from where I was. My concert photos weren’t spectacular that evening, but I had the best view of that proposal. I’ve covered many festivals, from attending my first Wild Game Cookout last week to a dog festival where canines probably outnumbered humans by about a 2:1 ratio. I’ve covered board meetings, business and burglary busts. I’ve found myself at charity luncheons, ribbon cuttings and talent shows. I’ve interviewed musicians both unknown and

world-renowned (special shoutout to Kellie Pickler, who was actually excited to talk to a sports guy at a small-town paper). And, as I’ve said in many Plant City-area classrooms, I end up taking on graphic design projects that our page designers haven’t been able to get to. They’re not always big projects but, if you use our online features, you’ll see my work every time you log on. At the last annual Observer Media Group company meeting, CEO Matt Walsh described me as the person with “the weirdest job in the company.” I don’t know how I would have felt hearing that three years ago but, now, I’m totally cool with it. I’m definitely keeping my unofficial title of “Sports Guy,” but don’t be surprised to see me at anything, anywhere. Contact Justin Kline at jkline@ plantcityobserver.com.

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