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Allison Asaro, 6, had fun on this inflatable slide.

Local pop singing group NRG beat out 20 acts to win the Emerging Talent Showcase April 26, at Howard W. Blake School of Performing Arts, in Tampa.

Auditions to be in the showcase were held at the beginning of the month and open to dancers, singers and actors over 10 years of age.

NRG auditioned against 300 acts to be in the showcase.

The teen group performs at events throughout Tampa and Plant City, including Relay for Life dinners, the Christmas parade and Lights of Love.

Plant City’s first Japanese steakhouse will open in October, off Alexander Street.

Kayley Hoyle had a blast picking blueberries at this year’s festival.

+ Archives launches endowment campaign Plant City Photo Archives and History Center President Ed Verner announced last week a campaign to establish an endowment fund for future use and financial stability.

Speaking to the members of the Photo Archives Advisory Council at a recent meeting, Verner and Executive Director Gil Gott notified them of the campaign to establish the endowment fund and announced an anonymous donor had made the initial deposit of $5,000.

The endowment fund, Gott said, is a restricted fund and would not be used for dayto-day operations. The campaign’s initial goal was set at $100,000, with a time period of one year to reach the goal.

Investments are being requested from all members and interested parties and units or shares of the endowment fund are set at $100 each.

For more information, call (813) 754-1578 or visit plantcityphotoarchives.org.

Wasabi to sizzle at Walden Square

A record-setting 12,000-plus blueberry fans flocked to Plant City for the Sixth Annual Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival April 27 to 28, at Keel and Curley Winery.

Families, with Plant City Observer buckets in tow, headed out to the fields to pick their own blueberries. Attendees also perused a variety of booths, while the younger ones enjoyed bounce houses, laser tag and more in the Kids Zone.

Morgan Pierce, the honorary Blue-

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Julie Hasting, Morgan Pierce, Emily Pierce and Clay Keel. The Pierce family received a check from this year’s pageant, along with a trip to an Anna Maria Island Resorts destination.

Recipe contest finalists included Megan Criscillo, Rhonda Stephens, Hope Wilms-Sheldon, Tom Thoeni and family, and Cheryl Zelenak.

Aidan Stallone loved picking.

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In a city known for country cooking and famous barbecue, Plant City soon will have a much different dining option.

Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar will fill the space left by Woody’s BBQ in the Lake Walden Square Shopping Center.

According to owner Franky Wu, the restaurant plans to open in October and will feature four dining options for guests, including regular dining, hibachi dining, sushi bar and a full drink bar.

Wasabi also will feature a party room with a hibachi grill that can accommodate 22 guests.

“We chose this location, because we knew Plant City still did not have a Japanese steakhouse,” Wu said.

Wu has worked with his cousin in three restaurants in the Fort Myers and Sarasota areas, but this will be the only one under the Wasabi name.

Wasabi will serve up traditional Japanese steakhouse favorites like teriyaki chicken and hibachi shrimp and ribeye. The restaurant’s full sushi bar will feature chef Tony Wu, Franky’s brother, who has more than 20 years of experience.

“It was very important for us to have experienced chefs in our restaurant,” Franky Wu said.

The sushi bar will feature classic favorites, such as California rolls, along with special Wasabi rolls unique to the restaurant.

Wu plans to have eight hibachi tables, which will each accommodate 10 guests. Hibachi dining is famous for adding enter-

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education by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor

Two Plant City schools upload new electronics pilot program

Students at Strawberry Crest High and Bailey Elementary schools are utilizing a variety of electronic tools as part of the district’s Bring Your Own Device program.

For years, students have been told to power down their phones and tuck them away in the dark recesses of their backpacks.

But that has all changed for nine schools in Hillsborough County.

A new pilot program, called Bring Your Own Device, is encouraging students to bring their electronic devices to the classroom as a learning tool.

Two schools in the Plant City area, Strawberry Crest High School and neighboring Bailey Elementary School, were chosen for the pilot. The schools are newer and were chosen because of their wireless capabilities. Both schools have about 95% wireless access throughout the campus.

The district launched the nineweek program April 1, and will run it through the end of the school year. The Hillsborough County School Board then will review feedback and decide whether the program should be implemented district-wide.

“The program is going well so far,” said Sharon Zulli, manager of customer service and support at the Hillsborough County School District.

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The program is similar to others that have been implemented in schools throughout nation.

Students are allowed to bring “non-disruptive” devices to the school, such as tablets, smartphones and e-readers.

And although students can text, swipe, tap and click during the lesson plan, it’s limited to the classroom.

After a month of using their devices, students at Strawberry Crest have learned when and where to use them.

“You give them an inch and they want a mile,” Principal David Brown said. “But it seems to be going well. The kids are good.

They haven’t been abusing it.”

The students have been using

their devices mainly for research, but some teachers have been incorporating the electronics in other ways, such as Clicker, an pop-quiz app.

“This gives immediate feedback to the teachers since the student answers are calculated on the spot,” Brown said.

Virtual libraries, such as Myron Reader Center and Leon, also are available to students through their devices. Some kindergartners are even learning to read on e-reader devices.

In addition to the students, teachers also have been advocating more use of electronic devices.

“Many of the teachers are techsavvy,” Brown said. “They understand how to use it for educational purposes.”

CONCERNS

For students without devices, the schools have their own computer labs, some portable. Students also participate in group

work and partner with other students with devices. It would cost the district more than $95 million to provide each of its 190,000 students with devices.

Schools are not responsible for any theft of the devices. But, so far, Zulli hasn’t fielded any reports of theft.

“It’s no different to the extent of sports equipment or musical instruments,” Zulli said. “They’re responsible for it. They care about it.”

Although equality and theft are major concerns, the district also has been dealing with the challenge of getting all schools up to the same wireless capacity. The board’s goal is to have all schools wireless, but that is still two years away. It will cost about $11 million to equip the schools. A recent $4 million grant will help with the cost.

Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver. com.

european vacation

by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor

DREAM COME TRUE

Durant High student Darby Hasting, who has kidney disease, left today for Italy, as part of a trip provided by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

It’s one of the best birthday ing for long periods of time and presents high-schooler Darby couldn’t take the heat.

Hasting has ever received: a trip But this year, things have to Italy. changed. Darby has been feeling Darby, a Durant High School much better, and the European student, left today for vacation couldn’t the trip, provided by the come at a better Make-A-Wish Foundatime.

HOW tion. She returns just “I’m someone TO HELP days before her 17th who likes scenDarby Hasting birthday. ery, and I saw pichas been colDarby was diagnosed tures of Venice in lecting money two years ago with focal my world history for her medical segmental glomerulobooks,” Darby says. fund through varisclerosis, a rare disease “I wanted to see the ous fundraisers that attacks the kidcity of water. ney’s filtering system, around town. Her “The timing for causing serious scarthis trip is really most recent — ring. Eventually, Dargood now that I’m selling fries at by will need a kidney feeling better,” she the Tampa Bay transplant. says. “It was hecBlueberry Festival Darby was in Ortic for me to think — earned her lando for a Future that I had to live $1,500.

Farmers of America with this. But, you Make a donacompetition when she just got to suck it tion at Bank of discovered something up. I’m so thankful, America to the was wrong. She woke and I have had my Darby Hasting up puffy and weak. She friends and family Medical Kidney was whisked to a hossupporting me.”

Fund. Or mail pital in Tampa, where Darby, along with donations to doctors diagnosed her Gloria, her father, 3807 Young with FSGS. Dwight, and youngRoad, Plant City, “I thought, ‘All this er sister, Cassidy, FL 33565. from a kidney probhave a jam-packed lem,’” Darby says. itinerary ahead of “I don’t think she them. Until May realized the extent of it at first,” 11, the family will be touring all of mother, Gloria, says.

Venice and Rome’s prime tourist Since her diagnosis, Darby hotspots, such as Vatican City and has struggled at times. Last the Sistine Chapel. summer, she had trouble standDarby is most excited to see the

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Darby Hasting and her family will enjoy authentic cuisine, plenty of sight-seeing and more during their trip to Italy.

Colosseum and take a gondola ride through the waterways of Venice. The boat ride will be complete with a violinist on board.

“It will be neat to see the city of water lit up at night,” Darby says.

In April 2012, Darby interviewed with her “wish granters,” Sandi Sasser, of Plant City, and Dan Mosrie, of Tampa. The volunteers talked with Darby and organized the best “wish” possible, as well as conduct monthly calls.

When she was interviewed, Darby shared several wishes. One was to meet Tim Tebow. Another was to go on a shopping trip in New York City.

But, Sasser and Mosrie loved the idea of a trip to Italy.

Before she left, Darby enjoyed a going-away bash April 29, at Maggiano’s Little Italy, in Tampa. A huge supporter of Make-A-Wish, Maggiano’s and its staff wanted the Hastings to try American Italian food. Darby then will report back to them about the authentic Italian cuisine she samples overseas.

“The party was really, really nice,” Darby says. “They were all hugging on you.”

Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver. com.

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security

by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor

Strawberry festival adds more video surveillance Festival officials say they hope to have the cameras in place for next year’s event.

Even before the Boston Marathon bombing, officials at the Florida Strawberry Festival were taking steps to make Plant City’s signature event as safe as possible.

Now, those steps seem more important than ever.

General Manager Paul Davis said the festival’s newest security measures will come in the form of additional security cameras. Although he wouldn’t disclose their locations, the system will allow 24/7 monitoring throughout the festival fairgrounds and parking lots.

“It will help us in a lot of ways — not just for public safety but for security while the grounds are closed,” Davis said.

Since its inception, the Florida Strawberry Festival has grown from a small hometown event to one of the most recognized fairs in the country.

More than 520,000 attended this year’s event. In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, during which two explosives killed three and injured more than 100 people, Davis said festival officials will continue to examine closely their safety protocols.

“We take security very seriously,” he said. “It’s always a top priority.”

Each year, more than 100 officers from both the Plant City Police Department and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are stationed throughout the grounds and at each of the 10 public entrances. Officers check large bags at the front gate and again at each concert gate.

Undercover officers also patrol the parking lots, pace the perimeter and walk the grounds. In the past, they have stopped people who were carrying guns without a license.

“They’re looking at the crowds before coming in,” Davis said. “We are trying to be proactive.”

In addition to the cameras and police presence, Davis said festival officials meet with local law enforcement to discuss safety protocols at least twice a year. The protocols are then reviewed about two weeks before the festival.

The festival grounds are less than two minutes away from South Florida Baptist Hospital’s emergency room, and an ambulance with emergency personnel is stationed outside the main gate.

Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver. com.

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scout’s honor by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor

Four Scouts earn Eagle status Four Plant City Boy Scouts were recognized at a ceremony April 20, for attaining Eagle Scout status.

Only 4% of Boy Scouts attain the highest rank of Eagle Scout.

Four young men from Plant City are now part of that exclusive club.

Troop 14’s Daniel “D.J.” Garrett, Caleb Elliot Watson, Anthony Pullara and Benjamin Lee Carson all received their Eagle Badges during a ceremony April 20, at Evangelical Presbyterian Church.

To earn an Eagle Badge, a scout must earn 21 merit badges; achieve the rank of a Life Scout; serve actively for a period of six months in a leadership position within the troop, varsity scout team or venturing crew/ship; complete a service project; and more.

The ceremony began with slideshows of the Scouts throughout their career. The Scouts, with their parents by their side, accepted their Eagle Badges in the middle of the ceremony. Each Scout gave a short speech following the slideshow.

Benjamin Lee Carson

Carson joined the Cub Scouts as a Tiger. After earning his Arrow of Light, he crossed

over to Troop 14, earning 24 merit badges. A member of the Order of the Arrow, he has served as chaplain and patrol leader.

Carson’s favorite aspect about Scouts is camping.

For his service project, Carson planned and implemented a 7,000-square-foot irrigation system at Steppin’ Stone Farm, a home for troubled girls.

“It was definitely a great accomplishment,” Carson said about earning his Eagle Badge.

“Achieving the highest rank in anything you do is an accomplishment.”

Ben is home-schooled and dual enrolled at Hillsborough Community College, John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth and Florida Virtual School. He maintains a 4.0 unweighted GPA. He is also a pitcher for Faith Baptist Christian School and the Florida Burn Baseball Club.

Daniel “D.J.” Garrett

Garrett joined the Cub Scouts as a Bear Cub. He earned the Arrow of Light before transferring to Troop 14. With 49 merit badges, Garrett is a member of the Order of the Arrow and has served as troop quartermaster,

patrol leader, assistant patrol leader and troop instructor.

His favorite aspect about the Boy Scouts is camping.

To get his Eagle Badge, Garrett completed maintenance on the Elks Lodge.

“I’m excited and proud of myself,” Garrett said.

The Plant City High senior is the only one in his family who has been a Boy Scout. He enjoys working on his truck and taking auto mechanic classes.

He also played junior varsity football.

Anthony Pullara

Anthony Pullara joined Cub Scouts in the first grade as a Tiger Cub. After earning his Arrow of Light award, he joined Troop 14, earning 39 merit badges. Pullara is a member of the Order of the Arrow. He is also a founding member of Venturing Crew 14, earning the Bronze Outdoor award.

Pullara’s favorite aspect about scouting is camping.

For his service project, Pullara trimmed the hedges around Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Because his parents are both in law enforcement, Pullara noticed the high hedges were a safety issue to patrolling police.

“Now, I have a cool pin,” Pullara said.

The Plant City High School senior is a member of the wrestling and cross country teams.

He is involved in the YMCA’s Youth in Government Program and won an Outstanding Participation Award for his presentation to the Florida Supreme Court.

Benjamin Lee Carson

Caleb Elliot Watson

For the past nine years, Watson has been an active member of Boy Scouts. He is a member of the Order of the Arrow.

His favorite aspect about scouting is the fellowship.

“It’s like a brotherhood,” Watson said.

Both his brothers are also in Boy Scouts. His older brother was able to attain the Eagle Badge distinction, as well.

For his service project, Watson completed maintenance at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church prayer garden. He trimmed the hedges and even built an 8-foot wooden cross.

“It was really cool,” Watson said about earning the badge.

“It’s basically being part of something greater than yourself.”

Watson has played the piano for more than 14 years. He also played three years of varsity football. In addition to serving the Boy Scouts, he has served as a messenger in the Florida House of Representatives, in Tallahassee.

Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver. com.

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The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department.

APRIL 1

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Cherry Street west of Wilder Road. Criminal Mischief. Unknown suspect(s) broke a water meter cap, pulled the cover off a TECO electrical box and pulled up the handicap signs and threw them in the retention pond.

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BAD CONNECTION

2200 block of West Reynolds Street.

Burglary/Grand Theft. Unknown suspect(s) cut the lock and chain off the Edwards Street gate and entered the compound. Once inside, they broke into the storage area under the stage and stole about $40,000 worth of electrical cords.

GANG VIOLENCE

2200 block of North Warnell Street. Discharged Firearm/Vandalism. The victim advised a lowered, white Dodge Dakota pickup pulled up to his vehicle which was parked in the roadway in front of his house. A person inside the truck shot the rear rim of his car, causing $200 in damages. He believed that the truck was possibly occupied by three Hispanic males who are Sur 13 gang members. As this call went out, another call was received at the 500 block of East Calhoun Street, where the same vehicle shot in the air. At this residence, they believe the occupants of the Dodge pickup were Norte 14 gang members.

ERROR IN JUDGMENT

100 block of West Spencer Street. Aggravated Assault on LEO. Officers responded to a call involving the suspect trespassing at the City Cemetery Office. The suspect attempted to run over one of the officers as he fled the scene.

APRIL 2

END OF THE ROAD

3400 block of James L. Redman Parkway.

Recovered Stolen Vehicle/Grand Theft Auto Arrest. Officers responded to a vehicle in the median of the 3400 block of James L. Redman Parkway. On arrival, they found a white female in the driver’s seat of a vehicle reported stolen out of Hillsborough County. The suspect was arrested and transported to Orient Road Jail.

PERSONAL JESUS

300 block of Park Spring Circle. Theft.

The victim’s gold chain and Jesus pendant, worth $600, are missing from her apartment. There are no signs of forced entry.

APRIL 4

FUNNY MONEY

1510 block of South Alexander Street.

Counterfeit Bills. The store manager advised they had accepted several counterfeit bills over time and wanted to hand them over to the police department. The bills consisted of three $10 bills and two $20 bills.

POWER PLAY

900 block of South Collins Street. Larceny from Motor Vehicle. Two batteries were stolen from a Mazda truck parked on the side of the business. The batteries were valued at about $200 total.

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ONE BAD NIGHT

100 block of North Palmer Street. Battery. The victim advised she was hit in the stomach by the suspect. As he was leaving, the suspect punched the business window, causing it to break. The suspect was arrested for simple battery and possession of marijuana (found on him during a search incident to arrest) and released on his own recognizance with a court date.

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by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor

Plant City seminary to host fundraiser The second annual fundraiser will take place May 3, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church.

Since its inception, the Evangelical University and Seminary has kept it local.

When it formed in 2007, there was no seminary in the Plant City area. Now, the university and seminary is asking for support from its community.

The second annual fundraiser dinner and presentation to benefit Evangelical University and Seminary will be at 6:30 p.m. May 3, in the Fellowship Hall of Plant City’s First Baptist Church, 503 N. Palmer St. “It proved to be a very successful event, and we wanted to have it again,” trustee J. Myrle Henry said.

“Last year, we had a lovely evening with fellowship, food and speakers.”

Fred’s Southern Kitchen will be catering the event. Two students will make testimonials.

This year’s guest speaker is Dr. Jim Henry, pastor emeritus of First Baptist Church in Orlando and a past president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Henry, a Nashville native, received a master’s degree of divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. After being ordained in 1960, Dr. Henry served churches in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. He served for 29 years as the pastor of First Baptist Church in Orlando. Dr. Henry has spoken at many events

and conferences and also has written six books.

Last year, 110 people attended the dinner, which raised $25,000 for the university and seminary. Henry said they were lucky to receive a $10,000 matching grant from an anonymous donor. So far this year, they have received a $5,000 matching grant.

“We would love to exceed last year,” Henry said.

Henry hopes to have 150 people attend this year.

“I am so convinced they will enjoy the evening (that) I will personally guarantee money back if they don’t,” Henry said.

University and Seminary President Gary Williams agreed.

“It has helped the school in many ways,” Williams said. “It was very profitable.”

The seminary has conducted more than 20,000 student hours of conservative, biblical-based instruction. It seeks to offer training to local pastors who can’t leave the area for ministry training and seminary work or who don’t have the time to travel out of the area.

“The primary purpose is for laypeople and young pastors who haven’t had formal training can come on board,” Henry said. “The seminary is just so amazing.”

Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.

FESTIVAL / 1 berry Princess for the first Tampa Bay Blueberry Queen Pageant, received a check and a trip to Anna Maria Island Resorts destination Saturday. Proceeds from the pageant went to the Morgan Pierce Foundation, benefitting Morgan’s fight against cancer.

Four bands took the Plant City Observer stage to entertain crowds as they sampled a variety of Keel and Curley wines, including its limited-edition Strawberry Shortcake Wine.

Plant City resident Hope Wilms-Sheldon won the Plant City Observer’s first Blueberry Recipe Contest.

Her Southern Blueberry Special won the hearts and taste buds of the judges, including

Adam Fennig held daughter Elizabeth’s hand through the blueberry fields.

Mayor Mike Sparkman, 2013 Blueberry Festival Queen Jordan Williams, Keel and Curley Winery owner Joe Keel, Pak

Robert Harris was among the many musicians who performed this year.

WASABI / 1 tainment and social interaction to a dining experience. Meals are cooked to order in front of guests by trained chefs.

In addition to his brother, Wu said Wasabi already has several chefs who will come from his

Mail owner Giresh Sharma and Barbara Franques.

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Recipe contest judges included Queen Jordan Williams, Pak Mail owner Giresh Sharma, Barbara Franques, Mayor Mike Sparkman and Keel and Curley Winery owner Joe Keel.

cousin’s stores, and the restaurant plans to add more.

“We want to build a customer base and bring people back to our restaurant,” he said. “By having experienced chefs, it helps make sure they have a great experience when they come.”

Wu said he plans to hire other positions at the restaurant locally in Plant City, including cashiers and hostesses. This likely will be in the fall closer to the opening of the restaurant.

Contact Matt Mauney at mmauney@plantcityobserver. com.

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LOUISIANA. Cheyenne Crumley, left, Ava Risco, Cody Crumley and Dennis Crumley brought the Plant City Observer with them on a trip to Louisiana.

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ROME, ITALY. David Katzmayr took a group of Strawberry Crest High School students, along with the Plant City Observer, on a tour of Italy. The group visited Verona, Venice, Florence, Assisi and Rome. The tourists took a break March 17, near the Colosseum to be photographed with their favorite hometown newspaper. Front row: Dahara D’Agostino, Tori Wood, Dyani Williams and Kirsten Wainoris. Back row: Diego Robles, Laura Hale, Katzmayr, Morgan Mathis, Shyann Edenfield and Harrison Strickland.

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by Michael Eng | Managing Editor

Durant High thespians shine in spring production

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Students from Durant High School’s Thespian Troupe 5444 — along with some brave faculty members — took the stage for

the school’s production of “Scandal at Hampton Estate” April 18 and 19, at the high school.

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OBSERVEROBITUARIES Richard “Jim” Eifert

Richard “Jim” Eifert, 80, died April 21, 2013, in his home.

He was born March 12, 1933. He was a Korean War veteran. He married Eleanor Bowredey in 1957.

He owned and operated Eifert’s Eggairy for more than 25 years. Mr. Eifert was the friendly face who waited on you in your car — rain, shine or snow. He was an avid sports lover and enjoyed playing golf.

Upon retirement, he moved to Plant City. With his love of golf, he was active at Walden Lake Golf and Country Club for the last 14 years.

He is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor “Ellie;” daughter, Michelle; his siblings, Robert (Dorothy) Eifert and Sue (Dave) Atfield; brother-in-law, Robert Conroy; and several beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his infant daughter; and siblings, Alexander Eifert and Dorothy Conroy.

A celebration will be held at 2 p.m. May 5, at Walden Lake Golf and Country Club. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a favorite charity in Jim’s memory.

Howard Herbert Leddon

Howard Herbert Leddon, 74 of Plant City, died April 26, 2013, at Community Care Center.

Born Oct. 2, 1938, in Bonifay, he was the son of the late Albert Leddon and the late Minnie Baker Leddon.

Mr. Leddon was a member of

Calvary Freewill Baptist Church and worked for Lykes Brothers.

Survivors include a brother, Bobby Leddon; and sisters, Sarah Catherine Chestnut, Alberta Walker and Rebecca Leddon.

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Dennis Kevin McEver

Dennis Kevin McEver, 54, of Plant City, died April 22, 2013.

Born Dec. 2, 1958, in Plant City, he was the son of the late Arnold McEver Jr. and Donna ChaseMcEver.

Mr. McEver was a former manager for Felton’s Grocery and attended Grace Methodist Church.

His passion was for anything sports and especially baseball.

He coached, managed and played baseball all his life.

He was a third-degree black belt in karate.

Survivors include his wife and their son, Yvette Fender McEver and Chantz McEver; his former wife and their children, Lori Friend-Giella, Dennis K. McEver Jr., Kristin McEver-Gilley and Lindsay McEver; brothers, Arnold J. McEver III, Timothy S. McEver and Joseph Wiggins; and grandchildren, Braden and Brielle Gilley.

The family has asked in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Plant City Little League in Mr. McEver’s memory.

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Lucile Ann Miller, 83 of Plant City, died April 26, 2013, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Tampa.

Born April 20, 1930, in Elizabeth, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Alfred Schroeder and the late Wilhelmina Ruhr Schroeder.

She was the wife of the late Burt Miller Sr. Mrs. Miller loved her family dearly and cherished them always. She was also a big Tampa Bay Rays baseball fan.

Survivors include sons, Burt Miller Jr. and Gary Miller; daughter, Kathy Reynolds; sister, Janice Mortensen; grandchildren, Rebecca Hudon, Bryan and Brandon Brodock, Lee Ann Mottern, Ryan, Ashley, Danielle, Kaitlyn, Abigail, and Andrew Miller; and five great-grandchildren. And we must not forget Mrs. Miller’s beloved dog, Bella.

The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Mrs. Miller’s memory to the Humane Society.

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VSI to hold PDL tryout at Otis Andrews The PDL is the top professional development league in North America. It is designed for elite college players to get a taste of the pro game while maintaining their eligibility.

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Some of the best college soccer players from around the area and state will converge May 4, on Plant City’s Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex, for an open trial with the VSI PDL team.

The Professional Development League is the top men’s development league in North America.

PDL gives elite college players an opportunity to get a taste of the

professional level while maintaining their eligibility, because the PDL season takes place during the summer.

The 2013 PDL season features 65 teams within four conferences throughout the United States and Canada, including the VSI Tampa Bay FC PDL team, which will begin its first year under the VSI Tampa Bay FC USL PRO franchise.

VSI Tampa Bay FC PDL will open its season at home against the Ocala Stampede May 17, at Plant City Stadium. All VSI PDL games are free.

“At VSI, we want our players to understand that we are preparing them to be professional players,” said VSI PDL head coach Sheldon Cipriani. “We’re trying to get them to understand that

there’s a different level outside of college, so hopefully, the environment we want to create at VSI will help them appreciate what it takes to be a professional player. ... They will train alongside pros daily and will probably play against the pros once a week.”

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SHOW ME THE MAUNEY

Plant City Stadium options intriguing For those of you who don’t know, Plant City Stadium is still looking for a longterm leaser or outright new owner.

The Plant City Commission rejected April 22, a proposal from Big League Dreams Inc. The company, which specializes in creating smaller replicas of famous major-league ballparks and leasing them to the public, made the only proposal by the 2 p.m. April 1 deadline.

Big League MATT Dreams has MAUNEY had interest in bringing one of its replica stadiums to Plant City for several years.

City Manager Greg Horwedel said the proposal lacked key information regarding potential costs and the benefits of the proposal to the city. He declined to give details about the proposal.

The commission made the decision to reopen the proposal process. Horwedel said the new request for proposals will launch the first week in May. It is anticipated that VisionPro Sports Institute, which currently is leasing the stadium for its USL PRO soccer team and affiliate teams, could make a proposal for a longerterm lease. VSI has stated a desire to build a footprint in Hillsborough County, with a soccer academy, something that could fit nicely in Plant City with the Randy Larson

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Not only is Bogan Stitzel a standout pole vaulter for Plant City, but also he serves as a coach for the team, helping to mentor young vaulters.

SettingtheBar Plant City senior pole vaulter Bogan Stitzel is headed to the Class 4A FHSAA state meet for the second consecutive year, after finishing tied for second at region.

It started out as suggestion from a friend on Bogan Stitzel’s swim team at Plant City High School.

“He told me to come out one day and give it a try,” Stitzel said about his first experience trying pole vaulting as a sophomore. “I had seen it on the Olympics before and just thought it was so cool. I just went out there and loved it.”

It was a slow process at first, learning the ins and outs of the equipment, the techniques and getting use to the feeling of launching yourself 8 to 15 feet in the air.

“It was nothing like I expected,” Stitzel admitted. “It looks super physically demanding, and it is, but it’s a lot like golf, where it’s all mental. There’s so many little form techniques and so many

little things that you have to do that just become muscle memory after a while.”

It was getting to the musclememory stage that was most challenging, but Stitzel had the guidance of 2012 PCHS graduate Alex Delphino, who currently holds the school record of 13 feet, 9 inches.

Now a senior, Stitzel is headed to the Class 4A state meet for the

second consecutive year, after finishing tied for second at regionals. He will vault May 4, at the University of North Florida, aiming for a top-three finish and hoping to match or break Delphino’s school record.

A NATURAL

When Stitzel began jumping higher than the friend who invited him out, he began to realize he could have success in the sport.

Starting low on the pole, vaulters typically begin with a straight pole, where the pole doesn’t bend at all, and vaulters rely on muscle to clear relatively low marks. When vaulters become more experienced, they begin to move hand grips up, until they get to the top and get the most out of the flex of the pole.

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MAUNEY / 10 Four-Plex and Plant City’s central location to major markets.

Big League Dreams could submit another proposal, which could create some competition if VSI submits one, as well. The reopened request for proposals also could draw attention from other potential suitors.

The idea of Plant City having a sized-down replica Wrigley Field or Fenway Park in its backyard is certainly interesting and could become popular with the large youth baseball scene in the area.

Just think about the possibility of Plant City and Durant squaring off each year under the shadow of the Green Monster.

On the other hand, a state-ofthe-art soccer training facility in Plant City is intriguing in its own right. VSI, a European company that has a focus of promoting and developing the game of soccer in North America, already has a large presence in the Tampa Bay area. Plant City being the hub of the organization in Florida could be beneficial to the sports scene here and be a financial asset to the city.

Soccer is a popular sport in Plant City, given the high participation numbers in youth leagues, but so far, that hasn’t translated to big gates at VSI Tampa Bay FC PRO games. A continued lack of attendance at home games could affect a proposal decision from VSI. Plant City Stadium is the former spring training home for the Cincinnati Reds. Although the days of pro baseball in Plant City are long gone, I believe there is a chance — albeit a long shot — of bringing an MLB franchise back to the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World.

The state announced April 23, it will be funding minor league and spring training facilities to help promote tourism. Florida, home of the Grapefruit League and several Minor League baseball teams, has relied on spring training and MiLB teams as a revenue source in the past.

With many outdated stadiums and training facilities in the state, including Plant City Stadium, this initiative will help rejuvenate that revenue source.

It is not yet known if Plant City would be considered for this or if the city is even eligible, because it currently has no MLB or MiLB tenant. But with several MLB franchises searching for new spring training homes, it’s too early to rule the possibility out.

The Toronto Blue Jays are one of those teams seeking a new home. Their lease with Dunedin expires in 2017. The Washington Nationals and Houston Astros also could be looking for new training homes.

Dunedin is also the home to the Dunedin Blue Jays, the ClassA Advanced affiliate of Toronto.

Imagine having not only an MLB team hold its spring training here, but also having a Minor League team play all summer long in Plant City Stadium. Not to mention, the swarm of snowbirds and Canadians that Plant City attracts during the Florida Strawberry Festival, which coincidently fits in nicely with spring training dates.

One thing is for sure: The city is interested in getting quality, long-term use out of the stadium while saving upkeep money in the process. Whether its a replica ballpark, a soccer development academy or the new home of a professional baseball team, the future of Plant City Stadium seems bright for the first time in more than a decade.

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SCOREBOARD BASEBALL + Durant High School claims district title

For the first time since 2001, Durant baseball became district champions, defeating Wharton 5-1 in the Class 8A-7 championship April 25, at Bloomingdale High School.

“It’s huge to bring it back home,” said Durant coach Butch Valdes. “Our softball team has done a tremendous job over there, and we’ve been trying to follow suit behind them, and hopefully, we can keep up the pace.”

Durant’s Chaz Fowler got the win on the mound for the Cougars, allowing seven hits and just one earned run while striking out nine in a complete game performance.

“Getting ahead in the count and then throwing my change up for the third strike was big for me tonight,” Fowler said.

University of Florida commit Tyler Danish homered to right in the fourth to give Durant a 1-0 lead.

“It’s a big relief for all of the seniors to win it our senior year and just make history for the school,” Danish said.

The Cougars hosted SarasotaRiverview in the region quarterfinals May 1. That game occurred after press time.

+ PCHS takes district runner-up

Plant City baseball fell to Brandon 9-1 April 25, in the Class 7A-8 championship game.

Chris Wells took the loss on the mound for the Raiders, while Connor Slagill was 2-for-3 at plate.

The loss came after a 1-0 win over Hillsborough April 23, in the district semifinals. Keven Long threw a complete game shutout in that game, allowing just two hits. Sawyer Dawson knocked in the winning single in the second inning.

STITZEL / 10 “The bend is what slingshots you into the air,” Stitzel said.

“When I first started getting that is when I realized that this was really fun and something I wanted to do. It’s just an awesome feeling.”

Vaulters also can upgrade the lengths of their poles, which allow for higher vaults. Each pole has weight restrictions for the vaulters. Stitzel currently has two 165-pound poles and one 170-pound pole.

“A lot of people don’t realize that they weigh you in before every meet,” he said. “The 170 number is the maximum weight that you can have to safely jump on that pole, so each pole is meant for different weight and strength types.”

Much like high-school wrestlers, pole vaulters are expected to maintain certain weights. Stitzel ran into this issue at regionals, when he had to cut three pounds in the matter of hours.

“It’s kind of scary, because if you don’t make weight, it’s game over,” he said. “It’s pretty terrifying when you get there and find out that you have to drop three pounds or you’re not jumping.”

Stitzel’s three poles are 13, 14 and 15 feet, but he noted that world-class Olympic vaulters have 18-foot poles, allowing them to vault record heights given their skill level.

Stitzel just got his 170 pole,

Plant City will face George Jenkins High School in the 7A region quarterfinals at 7 p.m. May 2, at Jenkins.

SOFTBALL + Durant High School falls short of repeat

The Durant softball team fell at home to Palm Harbor April 30, in the Class 8A region semifinals.

The win avenged a 2012 loss for Palm Harbor to Durant in the region semifinals. Durant went on to win the 8A state championship.

Jessica Adam’s RBI single in the sixth brought in the only run of the game, ending Durant’s season at 20-9 overall.

Durant had two on with two outs in the bottom of the second but couldn’t get the tying or winning run across.

Durant advanced to the region semifinals after routing East Lake 11-0 in the region quarterfinal April 25. Durant repeated as Class 8A-7 district champions this year, with a 5-0 win over Wharton April 18.

+ Plant City shut out by River Ridge

After a big win over Bartow in the region quarterfinals, Plant City’s season came to an end April 30, in the Class 7A Region 2 softball semifinals, with a 8-0 loss to Lake Region.

Plant City ends the year 17-9.

The Lady Raiders finished as runner up in the Class 7A-8 district tournament before beating Bartow, last year’s 7A state runner-up, in the region quarterfinal.

FLAG FOOTBALL + PCHS flag football undefeated season ends

The Plant City flag football team dropped its first game of the season April 27. Unfortunately for the which used for the first time at the Class 4A Region 2 meet, placing second with a vault of 12-6. He tied for the district championship this year, after winning it outright as a junior.

He will be looking to improve on his seventh place finish at state in 2012.

“The school record is a goal and, I think, a realistic goal, especially now that I have the 15-foot pole,” he said.

STUDENT-COACH

One of the more interesting aspects of the sport, is that it is often student run at the high school level.

While PCHS head boys coach Ken Harlan oversees the event and the athletes, with no experience or expertise in pole vaulting, Stitzel acts as the coach of the event, leading practices and helping with techniques of underclassmen vaulters.

“At first, not having a coach was nice, because there wasn’t any pressure,” he said. “Practices were very laid-back and relaxed.

As I got older, I maintained that attitude. I had four kids who came out (three boys and a girl).

You just have to be positive ... and work your way up.”

Among the athletes, pole vaulting is a close-knit sport. Stitzel said although he will be the only member of the PCHS boys team going to state, he’ll recognize many of the faces he’ll see.

“It’s not like other track-and-

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Crest falls in region semis Despite outhitting their opponent 11 to 8, Strawberry Crest fell to Lakewood Ranch 5-1 April 30, on the road in the Class 6A Region 3 semifinals.

Lakewood Ranch’s Taylor Newton homered to left in the second to break up a scoreless game. Lakewood Ranch then broke things open in the fifth with four runs.

Strawberry Crest was led by Mia Fung, who went 3-for-3.

Savannah Bradley doubled to left in the seventh to bring in Cacey Simmons for the Lady Chargers’ only run.

Strawberry Crest ends the season with a 24-3 record, its best season to date after reaching the region semifinals for the first time in program history.

Lady Raiders, it was also their last game of the 2013 season, as they fell to county rival East Bay 33-19 in the FHSAA first-round play-in game.

The Plant City defense dropped seven interceptions, with two that resulted in scores for East Bay. The Lady Raiders end the season 11-1 after winning their fifth district championship in the last six years with a 14-0 win April 23, over Durant.

FOOTBALL + Plant City High to host elite combine

The Rivals VTO Prep 100 invitation-only combine will take place May 5, at Plant City High School.

This combine is for elite highschool football prospects with FBS scholarship offers, who will be coming to PCHS to compete

3A-4A STATE MEET AREA STATE QUALIFIERS Durant Boys (region finish) 200-meter dash: Tracy Watson (fourth) 300-meter hurdles: Darrien Kelly (fourth) Plant City Boys (region finish) Pole vault: Bogan Stitzel (tied for second) Plant City Girls (region finish) Discus: Ty’china Bush (third) Shot put: Ty’china Bush (third) Strawberry Crest Boys 400-meter dash: Karel Hamilton (third) Triple jump: Chauncey Thomas (runner-up) Strawberry Crest Girls (region finish) 4X100 (first at Class 3A-3 region meet): Brittany Barber, Yasmine Gardiner, Sequoya Williams and Ambria Keys 200-meter dash: Yasmine Gardiner (runner-up) 100-meter dash: Brittany Barber (fourth) Triple jump: Terra Brooks (third)

field events, where you might do several things,” he said. “You work on this, and this is the one event that you do.”

This also creates a unique level

Sophomore Noelle Dietrich threw a complete game in a big win for Plant City April 24. against some of the state’s best prospects.

Plant City High’s Montel McBride and Sedrick King will participate in the event. Both prospects have several Division I offers already, including one from Louisville for both athletes. of competition, where the athletes encourage and help each other and even will trade out poles to accommodate more weight.

“There’s definitely a competition level to it, but it’s almost more of a competition against yourself,” he said. “At Western Conference, we probably had four or five teams under one tent, hanging out, talking and sharing food. Everyone is very friendly.”

Stitzel swam for Plant City for three years, before deciding not to swim his senior year. Still, he said the strength and awareness both sports require helped with his vaulting.

“In the water, you have all the dimensions — up, down, left and right — and in the air, it’s the same thing,” he said. “So, being able to have that spacial awareness and knowing where your body parts are at all times and how they’re moving is very helpful.”

Stitzel’s vaulting career likely will end Saturday, leading to the next stage: pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary natural sciences at the University of South Florida.

“I love science, and know that I want to go on to get at least my master’s degree, so that will help me narrow down which science I want to specialize in.”

Contact Matt Mauney at mmauney@plantcityobserver. com.

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tyler danish Durant’s Tyler Danish, a senior right-hander committed to the University of Florida, had yet to give up an earned run this season entering the Cougars region quarterfinal game May 1. He is also batting .387 with 24 RBI, including two home runs in the district tournament, which the Cougars won for the first time since 2001.

What did the district title mean to you and your team?

It was huge, especially coming out of the district we came out of. To win it for the first time in 12 years is just huge and was a part of our goals when we met in February. To do it my senior year is something I will never forget, and I don’t think the other seniors will, either.

What was your mentality going into the district tournament?

I was definitely focused. The talk going in was that usually, the top seed gets knocked out. I’ve seen that the first three years I was here, so we didn’t want to be the team again.

We came in focused as a team and just played well.

focused with all the hype?

The big thing for me coming in was to just win games.

If I had a great year, I had a great year, and if I didn’t, and we won, then that was great for us, as well. I couldn’t be happier with the year I’ve had and the team we have.

How have you seen your pitching develop?

My slider.

Coming in, it was my out pitch, but I didn’t think that it was going to be my dominating

“ How have you been able to stay

pitch that I could throw for a strike when I needed. About halfway through the year, I started throwing a change up, and it makes everything easier, because, instead of having two pitches, I have three dominate pitches I can throw.

Are you hoping having three pitches will help your MLB stock?

I know that it definitely helps to have three strong pitches. I’ve been told by scouts that with two pitches, I would probably be a bullpen guy, which would be fine, but I’m just trying to get better in everything I do and become a dominant pitcher.

How much do you pay attention to your stats?

I think about it before every start, that this could be the night the streak ends. But if it ends and we win, I’ll be happy. It’s a great run I put together and something I think a lot of people have never done, and I’m just blessed to have the opportunity.

Cipriani has been coaching for 22 years at various levels of the game, including helping current VSI USL PRO head coach Matt Weston and the Ocala Stampede win their division last year.

Cipriani joined the VSI Tampa Bay FC coaching staff for the 2013 USL PRO season and serves as an assistant for the team while serving as the head coach of the PDL team. He has been hard at work forming his group of players for the start of the season.

Several spots already have been filled on the VSI PDL roster, but Cipriani will be evaluating talent at the trial to add more talent.

“We have kids coming in from Tulsa, Monroe, Stetson and USF, along with kids from Pennsylvania and all over the country,” Cipriani said. “We have a good relationship with a lot of college coaches who have recommended very good players to us in the past, and when they tell us this is somebody we’re going to like, it’s usually a correct call, and we’ll sign those players.”

Cipriani cited several differences between the college game and the professional level, most notably the pace and speed of play.

“That doesn’t necessarily mean how fast players move, but how quickly they make decisions, how quickly they execute and how often they make the decisions,” he said.

Although elite talent exists at the college level, Cipriani said there is more turnover and more technical mistakes and tactical errors.

The goal of the PDL is to help bridge the gap and prepare players to play at a higher level, including improving decision making, consistency and technical strengths.

“At the professional level, there is a very small margin for error,” Cipriani said. “The difference with the amateur level is that you may or may not be punished. But at the pro level, you probably are going to be punished for making mistakes, especially close to your own goal.”

Among Cipriani’s current PDL roster, there is a large presence of talent from the University of South Florida, including Jamaica native Ricardo Webb, who appeared in all 19 games for the Bulls in 2012 and had one goal and three assists.

“We’re very excited about the players from USF, because George Kiefer and his staff have an exceptional program,” Cipriani said. “They recruit some of the best players in the college game and they are very good technically and have a high soccer IQ. That’s the kind of players we want here.”

Cipriani also has a strong relationship with Monroe College coach Marcus DiBernardo. Karamba Janneh, a former Monroe College standout, is now a star and fan favorite with VSI Tampa Bay FC PRO. While some players have been invited to the tryout, the May 4 trail is open to all.

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19 ___-de-lis 20 Red or Met, but not an Oriole or Yankee 22 Weathering the storm 25 Banks of fashion 26 Nicaraguan president Daniel 27 Nose-wrinkling stimulus 28 Jerusalem’s home, for short 29 Purchase before the Super Bowl, for many 30 Admit 31 Dodgers great ___ Wee Reese 32 Beach cooler 34 What patients may need patience to get 38 “___ for Evidence” (Sue Grafton novel) 39 Biblical wrongdoing 42 12-time Pro Bowl linebacker Junior 43 British rule over India 44 Big name in keyboards and motorbikes 3 47 Namesakes of an Egyptian queen, CRYPTOGRAMS perhaps 1. T X M E C Z H U Z Q C Z T C U U H O Q M P Z R H Q H U D C H D R C R M P Q C J M J F 49 Certain Ford models 52 “The ___ Express” QH TX DCD-QZRLP ZJE IHOLMJF NZOE EHMJF INZQ M PZX. (2004 film) 54 Sulk 56 Wise-owl connection 2. N S N Q M Q D N W M D Z F N O K Z B D E B T C M B O W J N O O G T Q M D P G X O 57 Where a student sits 59 Barks N T U Q M D B S V G Z Q N T W D G E Q M D O R K P D W Q . “ F B Q M G R Q 60 Kind of offender or performance C D G S D Q Z X ,” M D O N B U , “ J B E D B O V G B T Q J D O O ! ” 62 Athletic shoe bottom 63 Certain bird shelter CROSSWORD_050213

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88 Robinson Crusoe’s creator 89 “The Big ___” (1993 Willie Nelson TV special) 90 Queue after Q 91 Popular garden flower 93 Allowing alcohol sales 95 “Dies ___” (Requiem Mass hymn) 97 Some NYC block separators 98 Wide shoe sizes 99 It can’t light just anywhere 103 Statue material, perhaps 107 “Well, whaddya know!”

108 Off-___ (mountain bike, e.g.)

112 Notorious fiddler of Rome 113 Ring bearer?

114 “Be with you in just ___!”

115 Words after “Stick a fork in me” 116 Post-WWII alliance 117 Be evasive, in a way 121 “CHiPs” star Estrada 122 Go ___ (deteriorate) 123 “The ___” (series starring Mr. T) 124 Conversation filler 125 Happy response to a

marriage proposal 126 It’s for the birds 127 Some Air Force NCO’s 128 Freelance submission encl.

drop out” drug 55 180 degrees from WNW 57 Bachelor party, e.g.

58 Slow, musically 59 Informal affirmative 61 Landon and Clausen 64 Kind of admiral 66 Asian peninsula off dOwn Manchuria 1 “___ little 68 WHO and NOW, for importance” two 2 ___ Dame (Fightin’ 70 “Dancing With the Irish) Stars” network 3 Old-fashioned 71 Not in the buff exclamations 72 Albacore in a can 4 Most demure 73 Letters with 3, on a 5 Nerve impulse phone transmission site 75 Jackie’s second 6 Heart chart, for short husband 7 Crumb-running 76 “There’s no I in insect team,” for one 8 “There’s ___!”

78 Moistens flax (pessimist’s cry) 79 Having little slack 9 Garbo and Borg 80 Three-wheelers, e.g.

10 ___-Ray (DVD 83 “Marching as ___” alternative) 11 Abodes in high places 84 Popular snorkeling destination 12 MLB manager Tony 85 TV’s “___ the La ___ Explorer” 13 Uncle Remus 88 Examines in minute character detail 14 Graduating together 90 Fix one’s hair again 15 Bonnie’s partner in 92 Pasture crime 94 Mock 16 “I Love Lucy” name 96 Skylit central courts 19 Supporting (var.)

21 “Run, don’t walk” 99 Mexican man’s shawl review 100 Letters before iotas 23 “Could be” 101 Fancy things at 24 ___ d’Alene, Idaho marinas 32 City in northwest 102 Mecca pilgrims (var.)

Missouri, informally 103 ___ of Cleves (Henry 33 Crater’s edge VIII’s fourth wife) 35 Soft mineral 36 The Babe and others 104 Actor Denis 105 Colts legend 37 “Beverly Hills Cop” Donovan org.

106 California border lake 39 Wound remnant 109 ___ number on (treats 40 Rick’s “Casablanca” badly) love 110 Endings for “differ” 41 Ebb’s relative and “prefer” 44 Comedian Smirnoff 111 Attempt another links 45 Prefix with “gram” drive 46 Abbr. on a doctor’s 114 CIA operative schedule 118 Fall asleep (with “off”) 48 Event to remember 50 “Cock-a-doodle-___!” 119 Neurological test letters 51 Go it alone 120 Did not stand for it?

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Items Under $200 For Sale

Auto Service

Home Services

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GREGG W. HOOTH, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors At Law Business, Labor & Employment Law. E-mail: ghooth@gregghooth.com 863-667-8027 See our ad in the Service Directory

Home Services

NATALIE SWEET, LLC., REALTOR. The Sweet Team, Keller Williams Realty. Cell: 813-758-9586 E-mail: nsweet@kw.com See ad in the Service Directory.

RECLINER, LIGHT brown, $30. Blue rocker recliner, $15. Bar stools (2), $40. 813-707-4673.

Lost & Found LOST: BASSET, female, tri-color. Lost at Wiggins & Old Mulberry. $500 reward for information.

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SEPTIC PROS Septic Tank and Grease Trap Pumping Septic System Maintenance and Installation 813-727-6905 Dianne@Septic-Pros.com

ONSITE ACCOUNTING, INC. Lizzette Sarria, CFE Certified Fraud Examiner. www.on-siteaccounting.net 813-764-9516 See my ad in the Service Directory

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GREEN EAGLE, INC. Landscape and Lawn Maintenance. Plant/Tree Installation and Removal, Mulch Sod Removal and Installation, Mowing, Fill Dirt & Cleanups. Call 813-967-6879. See our ad in the Service directory.

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Robert & Michelle Southard

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