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City Commissioners sworn in to new terms Recently elected commissioners Sparkman and Dodson participated in a Q&A session. SEE PAGE 8

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SENIOR OF THE MONTH: FRAN JOHNSON

A veteran volunteer Plant City's Fran Johnson has devoted over 2,700 hours to volunteering at South Florida Baptist Hospital.

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Felix Haynes is a co-owner of the Plant City Times & Observer.

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Local author writes book Plant City’s Felix Haynes has recently published his third historical fiction novel, “Kilts and Bagpipes Forever.” It is available now as a paperback and an e-book. It is also highlighted in the Bruton Memorial Library’s Florida collection.

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The Coca-Cola plant was demolished June 19.

Plant City building demolished The old Coca-Cola plant on E Baker Street and Pennsylvania Avenue has officially been destroyed. Demolition began on June 19, bringing an end to a building that had been part of Plant City’s history for nearly 80 years. Originally a Coca-Cola business, the beverages were delivered by a wagon drawn by a gray mule driven by its owner, J.W. Henderson, according to the Quintilla Geer Bruton Archives Center of the East Hillsborough Historical Society.

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Fran Johnson has crocheted thousands of caps for several generations of Plant City newborns.

If you were born at South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City in the last few decades, you’ve more than likely been impacted by Fran Johnson. The 94-year-old volunteer is a legend at the hospital. She has singlehandedly made over 5,000 caps for newborns and in January she reached a milestone few ever achieve: She was awarded a pin for volunteering more than 2,700 hours. And she has no intentions of slowing down. “I plan to continue as long as the good Lord helps me stand on my feet,” Johnson said. The embodiment of dependability, she has dedicated the last 36 years to helping the strangers who walk through South Florida Baptist’s doors. Sitting at home simply wasn’t in the cards for Johnson’s golden years. “I retired from my job at General Motors and I was too young, I was only 57, and I didn’t want to be idle,” Johnson said. When she began, the hospital needed escorts on Wednesday and Thursday. Instead of simply taking one shift, she worked both until another volunteer was found to help carry the load. Since then, Johnson has added working the information desk to her duties, as well as chairing multiple committees and taking on the role of president, vice president and secretary. In her free time she works on crocheting newborn caps, a feat which takes two hours on average for each individual hat. According to Johnson, the hospital keeps approximately 50 to 55 caps on hand each month and she crochets as many as needed to keep the stock full. She has also made baby sets and afghans to be sold in the gift shop when she had extra time. SEE FRAN PAGE 4

New Hope brings new life to Cornerstone building New Hope Worship Center held its ribbon cutting ceremony on June 10 with over 100 in attendance. BREANNE WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

Thanks to New Hope Worship Center a nearly 100-year-old Plant City building is no longer sitting vacant. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held June 10 and over 100 people flocked to the steps to welcome the community to the restored building. “It was just really awesome,” Terri Lewis, Pastor John Swiney’s secre-

tary, said. “The turnout was amazing and we’re excited to have been able to restore this building.” The Plant City Cornerstone Center housed its first service for the First Baptist Church of Plant City in 1923. In 1944, First Baptist built a larger facility next door and Cornerstone Center became a glorified box for 22 years as it sat desolate. Then, in May 2016, New Hope voted to purchase the building due to an overwhelming growth in attendance over the past year. It’s old facilities were unable to fully serve the growing congregation and Cornerstone Center appeared to be the answer. When Pastor Swiney took over in March 2015 the church had 33 mem-

bers. A year later approximately 300 people were regularly coming to worship. The move to Cornerstone Center seemed like a logical fit for the congregation and $112,000 was spent on purchasing the new church, while another $450,000 was used for repairs and $100,000 was spent on environmental, engineering, termites and other reports. The funds derived predominately from the $400,000 obtained from the selling of the former facility on Mahoney Street as well as a fundraiser held from March to June and a small mortgage. Courtesy photo

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Plant City residents showed up to New Hope Worship Center in droves on June 10.

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WEEK OF JUNE 23, 2017

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FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2017

Scholarships presented by Women’s Club

“I’m disappointed in the speaker of the house (Richard Corcoran). I’ve never seen a bigger jerk in my 40 years in the political arena.” — Mike Sparkman, City Commissioner

Students sweep at FFA convention

Plant City’s The General Federation of Women’s Clubs presented $1,000 worth of scholarships to students and honored a veteran going back to school to obtain her nursing degree on May 26. The group is an international organization dedicated toward community improvement by impacting lives through volunteering.

trawberry Crest High School’s FFA team won first place in both Agricultural Is-

sues and Parliamentary Procedures in the 89th Annual Florida State Convention and Expo last week. The Courtesy of Polk County Sheriff’s Office

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A Plant City woman died in a car crash Monday after running a stop sign in Lakeland.

level of FFA competition in October

Plant City woman killed in car accident in Polk

representing the state of Florida. Durant and J.F. St. Martin’s Madison Smith won the state FFA Creed contest after memorizing and presenting the five paragraphs of the FFA Creed and answering questions. She is also competing in October at the national convention in Indiana. Courtesy photos

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Above: Strawberry Crest High School FFA team won 1st place in both Agricultural Issues and Parliamentary Procedures at The 89th Annual Florida State Convention and Expo from June 12 to June 17 and will be progressing to the national convention. Left: Durant and J.F. St. Martin’s Madison Smith won the state FFA Creed contest and will be competing in October in the national convention.

istotle “Arie” Fry-Eastin was sworn in as Area Five State Vice President at the 89th Annual Florida State Convention.

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A single-vehicle crash Monday in West Lakeland led to the death of a 33-year-old Plant City Woman on June 19. A 911 call was received by PCSO Emergency Communications Center at 3:40 a.m. regarding a single vehicle crash at the intersection of County Line Road and Swindell Road in Lakeland. Jennifer Hallman appeared to be driving over the posted speed of 45 mph and failed to stop at the intersection’s stop sign. The van went through the intersection, striking a cautionary sign and then traveling 80 feet and striking a large oak tree. The airbags in the van deployed but it does not appear as if the driver was wearing a seat belt. Whether Hallman was impaired or distracted is not know at this time, however it is under investigation. She was found dead by emergency workers at the scene, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

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Beckie Commander eats with friends at the Winter Visitor Center. After eating, most who are fed help clean up and put away tables and chairs.

A NEW HOPE

FOR THE HOMELESS New Hope @ Cornerstone takes over Friends in the Park’s coalition to feed local homeless people. DANIEL FIGUEROA IV STAFF WRITER

She was in a drug house doing what she does best — reaching out to members of the community some see as lost and forgotten — when her phone rang. It was Assistant City Manager Bill McDaniel. “The city manager wants to talk about the Friends in the Park Program,” McDaniel said to New Hope @ Cornerstone Outreach Director Jennifer Anderson. Friends in the Park is a coalition of 25 ministry groups, churches and community organizations housed in the Plant City Winter Visitor Center that feed the homeless, needy and at-risk almost every day of the year. It’s operated steadily for more than seven years, but the loss of its sponsor, Restoring Hope Global, put the program in jeopardy. Thanks to New Hope, it goes on. “We sat down with the Mike Herr (former city manager) and the assistant city manager and they asked for New Hope to take over the program,” Anderson said. “It was going to fail by July 1. It was going to be over.” For about two of its seven years, Friends in the Park has operated out of the Winter Visitor Center, Barbara Grainger, the program’s coordinator, said. It was originally started by Restoring Hope Global, but the organization moved its operations to North Carolina about four years ago. Since then, Grainger has been the coordinator, making sure the “friends” they serve get their meals. “My main goal is to just feed people who are hungry,” Grainger said. “That’s an immediate need. They know they can get a good meal from us. We feed them what we feed our families. A hot meal, full course, every day.” Restoring Hope Global, McDaniel said, decided not to renew the current lease on the Winter Visitor Center. To keep those meals served there, a 501c3 organization needed to be behind the program and a new lease developed. At a June 12 City Commission meeting, the commission approved a lease for New Hope @ Cornerstone to begin a lease to use the space for Friends in the Park as of July 1. “Keeping it at the Winter Visitor Center where they have a building to provide services out of is an asset, especially at a time like this when it’s so hot and humid out,” McDaniel said. “The people who benefit from it know where to go and it’s been successful since its inception so we wanted to

see that continue. I didn’t want to see anything put risk on that program.” While the program’s immediate goal is to provide food, spirits get nourished as well, Rodney “Hot Rod” Johnston said. Johnston, 52, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, has been homeless on and off for about a year and a half. Johnston said the Department of Veterans Affairs was able to help him find a job in Tampa until about six months ago, but when his mother got sick, he had to come back to the Plant City area to be able to help care for her. He works as a day laborer now and sometimes helps a friend sell things at a flea market, but it’s barely enough to keep his head above water. Without programs like Friends in the Park, he said, he’d be sick or in jail. “When you’re hungry and you feel like no one wants to help you, when there’s no one there and you feel like you’ve got nothing, you make bad choices,” he said. “When there are people who love you and want to help you, you want to help yourself. Without these people, there’d be a whole lot more havoc out there.” The homeless community is just that, a community and a family, Anderson said. Programs like Friends in the Park allow them a place to gather and feel loved, she said. They can also be directed to other outreach programs that allow them to get help with job placement, health insurance and medical needs, clothing and hygiene products. The “friends” will also now be able to take to-go plates and nonperishable food from the program, a change from the previous leadership. “Our goal in Plant City is to save the lost,” Anderson said. “We want to let them know people love them and

want to help them succeed. We don’t want to just feed them physically, we want to feed them spiritually, to help them become productive members of society.” Friends in the Park serves meals nightly from 5 to 6:30 p.m., except Wednesdays at the Winter Vistor Center next to the Planteen Recreation Center. The program is currently looking for a few more members and can be reached through Facebook at facebook.com/parkfriendsplantcity.

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Top: New Hope @ Cornerstone Outreach Director Jennifer Anderson at New Hope’s new location on Collins Street. New Hope offers a number of outreach programs including feeding the indigent population on Wednesday afternoons. Above: Jennifer Anderson, Rodney Johnston, Brian Carroll and Margie Alred gather after dinner at the Winter Visitor Center June 20. Johnston says programs like Friends in the Park help the homeless population feel they have a reason to help themselves.

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SENIOR OF THE MONTH: FRAN JOHNSON

FROM NEW HOPE PAGE 1

The new building is able to fit 500 people in the sanctuary with an overflow room that can hold up to 200 more, leaving room for growth for this flourishing church. “The impact will be very large,” Swiney said. “We really want to do something and be a special place for the people of plant city. We have a goal to impact every area of life from the needy to every corner of our community.” The majority of the church is finished with only the elevator left to repair. An expanding congregation also led to growing involvement in the community. Members at New Hope pushed for more outreach programs, groups and amenities so everyone would have something that fit their passions and needs. “The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce congratulates Pastor Swiney and the congregation of New Life at the Cornerstone on the purchase and remodel of this historic building,” Norm Nelson, membership director for the Plant City Chamber of Commerce, said. “We are grateful for the investment they have made in our downtown area and the betterment of our community. It is great to see this beautiful facility be brought back to life – New Life.” Lewis said she believes the new building will help New Hope fulfill its potential as a welcoming presence in the community. “We just wanted to be your neighborhood church where everyone feels welcome and that they have the freedom to worship here,” Lewis said. “A welcoming atmosphere and a place for the whole family.” Part of the allure for new members may lie in the curiosity the community has for the restored church, said Lewis. However, she said the praise and worship team, new programs and simply word of mouth has driven many people through its open doors on Sundays. New Hope’s recent immersion in the community has also drawn attention to the church. “We’re helping to clothe and feed the needy,” Lewis said. “We’re just doing a lot of outreach which has a lot to do with our congregation and how excited they are to be here in the new building. It’s just a real family here.” New Hope also wants to create a food pantry in the near future and has a brand new youth program, a new ministry for young boys called the Royal Rangers as well as senior groups and a music based exercise program called “Praise Craze.” It also will be offering classes on drug rehabilitation, support groups for divorced people, single parents and even Alcoholics Anonymous. Swiney said the church’s focus continues to be preaching the Bible’s truth while also reaching out to the community. He said New Hope will be bringing something “really special” to Plant City.

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Carolyn Allen, Fran Johnson, Lynne Moore and Ann Venning.

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“You can always depend on her being here,” Carolyn Allen, a colleague who has worked with Johnson for more than 15 years at the hospital, said. “She’s not sick, she doesn’t have to ask off and she doesn’t take long vacations. She’s always here two or three days a week, it seems like, and she’s very dependable.” Johnson comes every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. to begin her fourhour shift. She often finds herself picking up someone else’s shift as well. Helping others is simply part of who she is, as is evidenced by her previous community involvements — working for Meals on Wheels, the Tourist Information Center of Plant City and being a member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority. “Part of Beta Sigma Phi’s pledge says, ‘the only right we have is the right to be useful,’ and I think this all kind of goes hand in hand,” Johnson said. The hospital currently has 132 active volunteers as well as 112 active teen volunteers for the summer. However, Johnson said more are needed. “Well I’ve always found that people want to volunteer but they have to push themselves to do it sometimes,” Johnson said. “Once they do it, they’re so happy that they did. And they meet all these nice people.” In Johnson’s case, the sentiment appears to be true. To celebrate her 94th birthday, Johnson and her

Fran Johnson has helped newborn babies stay warm since 1981.

friends from work all went to ABC Pizza and even cut a cake. They’ve been celebrating as a group for years. “It’s like a family,” Cassandra Banning, a coworker, said. “I’m a newbie as far as these women go because I’ve only been here four years, but everybody is welcoming and everybody wants to help. You’re part of the family and they’re concerned about you.” For Johnson, the word can also be taken literally. At one point, five of her husband’s aunts were all volunteering at the hospital at the same time. His cousin still volunteers with Johnson.

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She said her time at the hospital has created a camaraderie with her coworkers, that they know each other’s home lives as well as their aches and pains. Her coworkers agree and many praised her affable personality, endearing smile and admirable work ethic as unexpendable assets to the hospital. “Y’all are embarrassing me,” Johnson said. “I’m just one of many.”

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Plant City looks to expand its east-west connectivity An open house was held June 15 at City Hall to get public input on potential extensions to Rice Road and Sam Allen Road. STAFF WRITER

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double. Most of that incoming population is expected to move into the area between Park Road and County Line Road, north of I-4, Hudson said. Futch’s family owns a large portion of land the proposed roads would cut through. While he has mixed feelings on the expansion, he said he knows it’s better to be prepared and proactive than wait until there is a problem that needs solving. Ultimately, he said he supports the expansion, particularly the southernmost option. To the south of I-4, past U.S. 92 is Rice Road. While the Sam Allen expansion would focus on residential growth, Bud Whitehead of the MPO said the Rice Road extension is geared toward freight traffic. That extension would connect Rice Road to Coronet and Roberts Ranch Road, allowing Park Road to connect to County Line Road in an area currently seeing large economic expansion on the Plant City side. Whitehead said he made a point to speak with nearly everyone who came through the door and most supported growth. Plant City has, however, had a few residents vocally oppose growth. After living in larger California cities for most of her life, Corlene Findley said she moved to incorporated Hillsborough County, just outside of Plant City, 36 years ago because she wanted a quiet home in the country. The growth in Plant City, she said, worries her and she thinks the roads encourage more expansion. “It’s like putting another interstate right through what’s supposed to be country land,” she said. “Why do we keep doing this?” Of all the people he spoke to, Whitehead said, Findley was the only one who did not support the project at all. According to Sarah McKinley of the MPO, the MPO and Gannett Fleming will review the comments to incorporate relevant public concerns. A finalized study will then be presented to the City Commission toward the end of the year. Following commission review, a project development and environmental study will be conducted and a route for the roads finalized, a process, she said, that will take a few years to accomplish. Since the road proposals are in the early stages of development, Hudson said funding has not yet been discussed.

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‘Nonprofit roundtable’ to help Plant City charities network

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Use this pill to supercharge your brain and think better than ever. BREAKING NEWS: Millions of Americans take the supplement CoQ10. It’s the “jet fuel” that supercharges your cells’ power generators, known as mitochondria. As you age, your mitochondria begin to die. In fact, by age 67, you lose 80% of the mitochondria you had at age 25.1 But if you’re taking CoQ10, there’s something important you should know.

An introductory meeting is slated for August 31.

As powerful as CoQ10 is, there is a critical thing it fails to do. It can’t create new mitochondria in your cells.

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Should Plant City’s new “nonprofit roundtable” idea work, local groups that provide social services won’t have to worry about competition. The roundtable itself is a small collective of Plant City-area business owners, nonprofit heads and other community figures with one goal: using shared connections to give every willing nonprofit in town a helping hand. The group has hosted several meetings to pinpoint exactly what its goals and actions would be and, after a June 20 meeting at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, has a plan in place. “My purpose in convening this … was for an opportunity, quarterly or twice a year, for nonprofits to shake hands, build relationships and find out how they can work together,” chamber president Christine Miller said. Miller, Yvonne Fry and representatives from organizations including the United Food Bank of Plant City, Plant City Family YMCA, Unity in the Community, Safe and Sound and more have identified several goals to work toward in the coming year. The two most immediate goals

Taking CoQ10 is not enough

“I tell my patients the most important thing I can do is increase their ‘health span.’ This is the length of time you can live free of disease and with all your youthful abilities and faculties intact.” Medical first: Multiply the “power generators” in your cells Al Sears, M.D., recently released an energy-boosting supplement based on this NASA nutrient that has become so popular, he’s having trouble keeping it in stock. Dr. Sears is the author of over 500 scientific papers on anti-aging and recently spoke at the WPBF 25 Health & Wellness Festival featuring Dr. Oz and special guest Suzanne Somers. Thousands of people listened to Dr. Sears speak on his anti-aging breakthroughs and attended his book signing at the event. Now, Dr. Sears has come up with what his peers consider his greatest contribution to anti-aging medicine yet — a newly discovered nutrient that multiplies the number of tiny, energyproducing “engines” located inside the body’s cells, shattering the limitations of traditional CoQ10 supplements.

Why mitochondria matter A single cell in your body can contain between 200 to 2,000 mitochondria, with the largest number found in the most metabolically active cells, like those in your brain, heart and skeletal muscles. But because of changes in cells, stress and poor diet, most people’s power generators begin to malfunction and die off as they age. In fact, the Mitochondria Research Society reports 50 million U.S. adults are suffering from health problems because of mitochondrial dysfunction. Common ailments often associated with aging — such as memory problems, heart issues, blood sugar concerns and vision and hearing difficulties — can all be connected to a decrease in mitochondria.

Birth of new mitochondria Dr. Sears and his researchers combined the most powerful form of CoQ10 available — called ubiquinol — with a unique, newly discovered natural compound called PQQ that has the remarkable ability to grow new mitochondria. Together, the two powerhouses are now available in a supplement called Ultra Accel II. Discovered by a NASA probe in space dust, PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline quinone) stimulates something called “mitochondrial biogenesis” — a unique process that actually boosts the number of healthy mitochondria in your cells. In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, mice fed PQQ grew a staggering number of new mitochondria, showing an increase of more than 55% in just eight weeks. The mice with the strongest mitochondria showed no signs of aging — even when they were the equivalent of 80 years old.

Dr. Al Sears with fellow physician Dr. Oz at the WPBF 25 Health & Wellness Festival held in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Science stands behind the power of PQQ Biochemical Pharmacology reports that PQQ is up to 5,000 times more efficient in sustaining energy production than common antioxidants. “Imagine 5,000 times more efficient energy,” says Dr. Sears. “PQQ has been a game changer for my patients.” “With the PQQ in Ultra Accel, I have energy I never thought possible,” says Colleen R., one of Dr. Sears’ patients. “I am in my 70s but feel 40 again. I think clearer, move with real energy and sleep like a baby.”

It works right away Along with an abundance of newfound energy, users also report a sharper, more focused mind and memory, and even youngerlooking skin and hair. Jerry M. from Wellington, Florida, used Ultra Accel and was amazed at the effect.

cover networking and events. The first networking event will give local nonprofits the chance to introduce themselves and exchange information, while also giving the public a formal introduction to the roundtable and its members. It will serve as the first of the group’s planned quarterly meetings. “We’ll become a resource for each other,” Plant City Family YMCA executive director Zach Hilferding said. After that, the group plans to work with the chamber to revamp its community calendar. One of the hopes the group has for the networking event is that nonprofits will begin to check with other groups to ensure no two events will fall on the same day, which could lead to greater utilization of the calendar. Drawing increased focus to the calendar also has an effect on the public at large, as the group plans to promote the calendar as a tool for people to know exactly what’s going on around town at all times. Should interest and participation be high enough, the group has discussed expanding its services further. Roundtable members discussed the possibility of hosting a community-wide event and the potential to link nonprofits up with educational classes and seminars for CEOs, CFOs and other positions. The first quarterly meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. August 31 at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 106 N. Evers St.

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Members of Plant City's "nonprofit roundtable" came together June 20 to plan out the group's first major networking event.

“I noticed a difference within a few days,” says Jerry. “My endurance almost doubled. But it’s not just in your body. You can feel it mentally, too,” says Jerry. “Not only do I feel a difference, but the way it protects my cells is great insurance against a health disaster as I get older.”

Increase your health span today The demand for this supplement is so high, Dr. Sears is having trouble keeping it in stock. “My patients tell me they feel better than they have in years. This is ideal for people who are feeling or looking older than their age… or for those who are tired or growing more forgetful.” “My favorite part of practicing anti-aging medicine is watching my patients get the joy back in their lives. Ultra Accel sends a wake-up call to every cell in their bodies… and they actually feel young again.”

Where to find Ultra Accel II Right now, the only way to get this potent combination of PQQ and superpowered CoQ10 is with Dr. Sears’ breakthrough Ultra Accel II formula. To secure bottles of this hot, new supplement, buyers should contact the Sears Health Hotline at 1-877-353-0593 within the next 48 hours. “It takes time to get bottles shipped out to drug stores,” said Dr. Sears. “The Hotline allows us to ship the product directly to the customer.” Dr. Sears feels so strongly about this product, he offers a 100%, moneyback guarantee on every order. “Just send me back the bottle and any unused product within 90 days, and I’ll send you your money back,” said Dr. Sears. The Hotline will be taking orders for the next 48 hours. After that, the phone number will be shut down to allow them to restock.

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“There’s a little-known NASA nutrient that multiplies the number of new power generators in your cells by up to 55%,” says Dr. Al Sears, owner of the Sears Institute for Anti-Aging Medicine in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. “Science once thought this was impossible. But now you can make your heart, brain and body young again.”

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Flags ranging from the Pine Tree carried by Continental forces in the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775 to the present flag bearing 50 stars and 13 stripes are presented at the head of the lodge.

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lant City residents gathered together at the Elks Lodge June 14 to celebrate the evolution of the United States' flag over the course of the nation’s history. Attendees watched as nine flags representing different periods of American history were carried to the front of the lodge while Past District Deputy Tom Ludwick read the background of each flag. The ceremony honored the symbolism surrounding each flag and its role in its respective period of history. Members of the lodge stated different significances of the flag and led the audience in the “StarSpangled Banner,” the Pledge of Allegiance and “My Country. ’Tis of Thee,” before ending with a free dinner. While Flag Day was designated as a national holiday through an Act of Congress signed by President Truman in 1949, it is still not considered an official federal holiday. However, all 2,000 Elks lodges nationwide take part in the celebration, a tradition that began in 1907, decades prior to the holiday’s official designation. — BREANNE WILLIAMS

“This is the heritage of the people of the United States. It has been repurchased by each succeeding generation and must be rewon again, again and again until the end of time,” Dennis Peyton, Past Exalted Ruler, said.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FLAGS Prior to the proclamation of the 48-star flag, the U.S. flag had no specific arrangement of stars. The exact colors of the flag were not standardized until 1934. PINE TREE FLAG

GADSDEN FLAG

GRAND UNION FLAG

BETSY ROSS FLAG

In 1776 the Pine Tree Flag was adopted by the Massachusetts Navy and was carried by the Continental forces in the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Named after American general and politician Christopher Gadsden who designed it in 1775 during the American Revolution.

The Grand Union combined the British King’s Colors and the 13 stripes representing the 13 colonies. George Washington flew this flag.

This flag uses the alternating red and white stripes with a unique five-pointed star rather than the previous stars with six points. The 13 stars represent the 13 colonies.

13 STAR FLAG

15 STAR FLAG

34-STAR CIVIL WAR ERA

OLD GLORY

The 13-Star Flag became the official U.S. Flag on June 14, 1777. The only president to serve under this flag was George Washington. It lasted for an 18-year period.

The 15-Star Flag became the official flag on May 1, 1795. Two stars were added for the addition of Vermont and Kentucky as states. Five presidents served under this flag.

During 1861, one star was added for the state of Kansas. It flew from July 4, 1861 to July 3, 1863. This design became popular during the Civil War.

The current designed was nicknamed by a shipmaster, Captain William Driver, who exclaimed, “Old Glory!” when presented with the flag by his crew.

Chaplain John Hedrick led the lodge in prayer. He asked God to allow the service to instill in the attendees a “sense of loyalty to our country” and to enable them to “be better patriots, truer citizens and more loyal Americans.”

Connor and Jack Kennedy watched their father and grandfather, both flag bearers, during the Pledge of Allegiance.

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ollowing victories in two uncontested races, long-serving City Commissioners Michael Sparkman and William Dodson were sworn into new terms during the Photos by Daniel Figueroa IV June 12 City Commission meeting. Commissioners VICE-MAYOR WILLIAM COMMISSIONER in Plant City serve at-large MICHAEL SPARKMAN DODSON and are elected to threeAge: 72 Age: 65 Years in office: 24 (Last 9 consecuYears in office: 15 (including one as year terms. During the tive, six years as mayor) mayor, 2003-2004) meeting, Dodson was also Political Experience: Ran unsuccess- Political Experience: 15 years as fully for Florida House of Representa- commissioners, 24 years on Plant selected to serve as vicetives, 1991 City Planning Board (22 years as Education: Plant City High School chairman), Assistant City Manager of mayor for one year. Class of 1962 Plant City 1974-1976, Assistant City Mayors and vice-mayors Occupation: Former owner of more Manager Temple Terrace 1976-1977 than 100 convenience stores. For(approximate), Town Manager of have no added authority on mer owner of Bartow Chevrolet and Enfield, N.C. 1977-1979 the commission, serving in Sparkman Chevrolet in Zephyrhills Education: Master’s of Public AdFamily: Fifth-generation Hillsborough ministration at North Carolina State a more ceremonial role as County native, wife, Diane, children, University and post-graduate studies spokespersons of the com- Thomas, Chris and Aimee Solomon; in municipal management and urban grandchildren planning at the University of North mission. All commissioners eight Past and present Civic OrganizaCarolina Institute of Government, also serve on other county tions: Chamber of Commerce, Noon Chapel Hill. Rotary Club, Florida Strawberry FesOccupation: Senior vice-president of and regional boards as rep- tival, South Florida Baptist Hospital Florida Brick and Clay Foundation, BayCare Health Group, Family: Wife, Silvia Azorin Dodson; resentatives of Plant City.

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What has your greatest personal moment as a commissioner been? The things I was able to accomplish when I was Mayor. We built the new city hall. It’s great to have something concrete that you know is still going to be here in 100 years. Being a part of that is something special.

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Why did you run again? I had such a following of people — city staff, voters and residents of the city — who asked me to come back and sought to get me back on the commission. When I complete my next term I’ll be 75 years old. I don’t know that I’d want to stay any longer. I think I’d want to have someone take my place.

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What do you hope to accomplish in your new term? We’ve been struggling real hard as a whole nation and locally with the economic downfall of 2007-to-2008 era. I hope to see good economic growth and good housing. All the things the community needs, I hope to see that come through. We continue to do industrial development. I’d like to see the housing market improve. We’re working on Midtown and other accents. I hope to see some accomplishments on those things we have in progress.

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What do you see as the biggest challenges facing Plant City? We’re concerned about what the legislature is doing to the cities and counties. I’m very disappointed in the Florida Legislature this year in allowing the homestead exemption to go up. That’ll make it harder for us to balance a budget and provide services. We’re charged with the health and safety of our citizens. They’re making it harder for us to do that. I’m disappointed in the speaker of the house. I’ve never seen a bigger jerk in my 40 years in the political arena.

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What do you think the City Commission’s proudest moment has been since you’ve been serving? When we got that agreement signed by Hillsborough County for solid waste pick up, that was a big accomplishment because it took three administrations. It took equal effort to get the court house built. Those are moments you can be proud of because they took so much effort over such a long period of time. We’re also getting to the point, after ten years of woking on the Midtown development, where we are about to begin to see some bricks and mortar going in. That’ll be very rewarding when we get to see that. I could go on. What has your greatest personal moment as a commissioner been? (When the Coronet factory closed) I went to the State of Florida and got a nearly $1 million grant to get water to that area of the city so the residents would have potable drinking water. That was a big accomplishment and something I take great pride in. Why did you run again? I enjoy what I’m doing. Being a city commissioner has always been a pleasure to me. It’s what I aspired to be since I was in school. It’s all part of a commitment to public service. What do you hope to accomplish in your new term? There’s a lot happening on the east side of County Line Road. We’d like to explore all possible avenues of growth coming out of that area and we want to back that up with housing in the northeast. It’s all an effort to create prosperity and provide opportunity for our residents. It’s all within a vision of embracing the future while preserving the past. Growing the local economy is what we are hoping to do, that helps the citizens and that helps the city. We are always trying to be mindful of the need to get the local economy going. What do you see as the biggest challenges facing Plant City? There’s always the issue of supply and demand. There’s always a great deal of demand, but limited funding. It’s about prioritizing needs with limited resources. That’s always a difficult thing in public policy. It’s a challenge because you want to do everything, but you can only do a limited amount. You do the best you can with what you have. That will always be a challenge that will never change.

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“Sit on the patio and watch the rain.” —Chastity Ott, 44

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PLAYING WITH POWER 10:01 p.m. — 700 block of East Drew Street. Burglary: A man reported unknown suspect(s) broke into his home between 6 and 10 p.m. June 9 and stole three 46-inch television sets valued together at $1,500, one Sony PlayStation 4 video game console valued at $300 and one HP brand laptop computer valued at $1,000.

JUNE 10 PROBLEM CHILD 6:58 p.m. — 900 block of North Nancy Terrace. Vandalism: An officer received a report regarding a domestic dispute and met with a woman, who said she and her son had gotten into a verbal altercation that led to him damaging her 2002 Mazda Tribute SUV. The rear windshield, driver and passenger side windows had been smashed, the front windshield had been punctured twice and areas near the side windows had been dented. Shattered glass was found inside the vehicle. During an interview with the officer, the son stated he had damaged the vehicle using a crowbar and a shovel, both of which were displayed nearby. The woman declined to press charges and signed a waiver of prosecution.

CAT SCRATCH FEVER 10:41 p.m. — 1700 block of East Alexander Street. Simple battery: A woman reported a known subject, another woman, attacked her while she was at a bar with her friends. The woman stated the subject approached her while she was speaking with her friends and struck her right cheek, then pulled her hair. She claimed to have backed away as the subject’s husband intervened. The officer saw a cut near the woman’s jaw, but the woman refused medical help and signed a waiver of prosecution. Contact was later made with the subject, who was intoxicated and stated she “drank too much and got into a fight with a girl.”

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HOW NOW BROWN COW 10:50 a.m. — 510 block of East Laura Street. Petit theft: A man reported several of his possessions were stolen from his unlocked apartment between 4 and 6 a.m. June 12. He told an officer that he had two women — both of whom he knew as “Mickey” — at his apartment and that the three had stayed up late talking. One “Mickey” left his apartment at 3:30 a.m., but the other was still there at 4 a.m. when the man fell asleep. He woke up at 6 a.m. to find his wallet had been moved and its contents, a Social Security card, $5 in cash and an identification card, were missing. His blue Roadstar mountain bike, identifiable by an attached milk carton basket and valued at $500, had been taken from his living room. The man believed the second “Mickey” may have stolen his belongings but only wanted to press charges if he discovered someone else committed the crime.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 24

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

CHRISTMAS LUAU AT O’BRIEN’S IRISH PUB AND GRILL. 7 p.m. at O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Grill, 1701 S. Alexander St. Support the Plant City community by bringing backpacks, school supplies or $5 worth of food and receive special discounts in return. All items collected will be donated to Everyday Blessings and all food will be donated to the United Food Bank. GRADY GOAT YOGA AT HAT TRICK RANCH 10 to 11 a.m. at Hat Trick Ranch, 12551 Franklin Road, Thonotosassa. Bring your yoga mat and enjoy a serene yoga session with a group of adorable baby goats. No yoga experience necessary. The yoga session is an hour but attendees are encouraged to come early and stay late to play with the baby goats. Tickets are required and the class tends to sell out in advance. Tickets can be purchased online at eventbrite.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 26

COUNTRYSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Countryside Baptist Church, 13422 Sydney Rd, Dover. Kids in Pre-K through fifth grade are invited to join the Countryside crew for food, games and learning about the Holy Bible from June 26-30. There is no cost to attend the VBS and any funds raised through the event will help the church’s Youth Local Missions. Call (813) 571-8200. SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AT STRAWBERRY SQUARE 7:30 to 9 p.m. Strawberry Square is hosting a 10-week program Monday

THE CLASSROOM GALLERY 1 to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays at the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center, 605 N. Collins St. Art is on display by members of the East Hillsborough Art Guild. KEEL AND CURLEY LIVE MUSIC 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, at Keel and Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Road. (813) 752-9100. KRAZY KUP LIVE MUSIC 8:33 to 10:33 p.m. Saturdays, at Krazy Kup, 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd. (813) 752-1220. File photo

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BEST BET FRIDAY, JUNE 30

MAIN STREET FOOD TRUCK RALLY 5 to 9 p.m. Plant City’s monthly food truck rally is held on the last Friday of every month at the Union Station Train Depot, 102 N. Palmer St. Call (813) 659-4209. The following food trucks will be on site for June: n CJ Traveling Pizzeria n In the Middle n Yo Yo Juice n Pineapple Shack n Bay Street Burgers and

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nights to teach square dancing in Plant City. No partner is needed and casual dress is recommended. Lessons are $3 each but the first lesson is free with mention of the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce calendar post. Strawberry Square is located at 4401 Boot Bay Road in Plant City and has been called the “Square Dance Capital of the South” since its opening in 1979. Call (813) 752-0491 or email Keith at keithuns@yahoo. com.

ONGOING PAINTING WITH BETTY FAIRBANKS AT THE CLASSROOM GALLERY Takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays at the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center, 605 N. Col-

lins St. The cost is $20 per class. Bring own supplies and references to learn about color theory, design and different techniques. Call (813) 757-3632. PLANT CITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB #4051 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursdays at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 106 S. Evers St., Plant City. New members welcome. 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.

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. PLANT CITY LIONS CLUB Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Buddy Freddy’s, 1101 Goldfinch Drive. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 106 N. Evers St. For appointments, call James Chittenden at (813) 204-9267.

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John Henry Simmons, Jr. JOHN HENRY SIMMONS, JR., 86, OF PLANT CITY, DIED JUNE 17.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in the Korean War. He was the owner of Johnny Simmons Motors, deacon at the First Baptist Church of Plant City and a member of the Plant City Lions Club. He was a family man who adored his grandchildren, days at the lake, and cracking jokes. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marion Booth Simmons; daughter, Sheryl Boggs (Steve) of Plant City; granddaughters, Christina Mounmanivong and Patricia Simmons of Holland, Michigan, Meribeth Neary (Johnnie) of Plant City, and Ali Boggs of Knoxville, Tennessee; thirteen great-grandchildren; and caregivers Pat Warren and Gerry Buschbacher, along with Autstin Mounmanivong (greatgrandson). He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Edith Simmons, sister Betty Caton and son John David Simmons. A celebration of life with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. June 24 at First Baptist Church of Plant City, 503 N. Palmer St. An informal visitation with family will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Plant City or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Expressions of condolence can be left at www. HopewellFuneral.com.

DRUSCILLA CRUM GRUHN, 85, DIED ON JUNE 13.

She was born in Waynesboro, Pa. “Dru” and her family moved to Plant City in 1941 just before WWII. Growing up in Plant City, she attended local schools and graduated in the class of 1949 from PCHS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Gruhn. She is survived by her two sons, Christopher “Kit” Raymond Gruhn and his wife Kathy, and William “Jaye” J Gruhn III and his wife Kelly; her three brothers Fred Crum and his wife LaRue, Dan Crum, and Ray Crum, Jr. and his wife Joyce; six grandchildren, Shannon Mercado, Elizabeth Dalke, Robert Landers, William J Gruhn IV, Kristen B. Gruhn, and Katherine T. Presley (Mathew); and four great-grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held at the Andersonville National Cemetery in Georgia. Condolences may be addressed to Mr. and Mrs. William Gruhn, 1767 Hunters Trace, Lilburn, Ga., 30047 or to Mr. & Mrs. Christopher “Kit” R. Gruhn, 1240 Normandy Heights Circle, Winter Haven, Fla. 33880. Memorial gifts may be made to an organization of your choice. Funeral arrangements by Hancock Funeral Home in Americus, Ga. 229-924-3645.

Tennessee McCullough TENNESSEE MCCULLOUGH, 73, OF PLANT CITY, DIED JUNE 14.

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DR. VICTOR KOHLMEIER, D.C., 97, OF PLANT CITY, DIED ON JUNE 3 IN TAMPA.

He was a longtime resident, having a private chiropractic practice for over 50 years in Plant City. He always had a rigorous work ethic few could rival from the time he was in High School in Janesville, Minnesota, working two jobs. He served as a captain in the Army during World War II, then graduated from Northwestern College of Chiropractic with the aid of the GI Bill. He had a passion for serving mankind. As a Rotarian he provided the very first polio inoculation for Rotary International in Panama and other Central American countries. He made multiple trips serving as a representative of the Rotary Club. He was instrumental to many and a lasting impact was made on all who were fortunate to know him and his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbi. He is survived by his daughter, Christine Clark; his son, Thomas Kohlmeier (Yum); two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his dear friend, Ann Cole. A memorial service was held June 10 at First Presbyterian Church. Memorial donations may be made to Plant City Rotary Club or First Presbyterian Church of Plant City.

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Plant City man places second in karate tournament June is a busy month for “Rhino” Mike Thomas. From June 15 through 17, Thomas competed in the Battle of Atlanta World Karate Championship in Atlanta, Georgia and placed second in the Adult 18-29 Lightweight Intermediate sparring division. From June 30 through July 1, he will compete in the U.S. Open NASKA World Karate Championships at Walt Disney World, Orlando. Thomas is a second-degree brown belt who studies at Master Rudy Rogers’ “Open Air Dojo/University of the Streets,” learning the Goju-Gungfu style.

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Raiders place top 50 at Cooperstown The Plant City Raiders youth baseball team left the Cooperstown Dreams Park tournament with an accomplishment to be proud of. The Raiders placed 37th overall in a field of 104 teams from all over America. Next up for the boys is AllStar season, in which they will try to win another state championship. PLAYERS n Colby Brewington n Jason Esterline n Deven Gonzalez n Adan Longoria n Anthony Palestrini n Tanner Rollyson n Blaine Rowland n Austin Trimble n CW Watson n Garrison Whealton n Tanner Whealton MANAGER n Michael Palestrini

“State champ. That’s what I want to be. This year, I think I could win it or get somewhat close. I will qualify this year. I know that for a fact.”

— Joseph Hatfield earned All-American honors at Disney Duals. SEE PAGE 14 SEE PAGE 14

COOL IN THE POOL The program relaunched June 2 and has almost 30 swimmers enrolled.

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The long-awaited relaunch of the Plant City Family YMCA’s swimming team has gone better than expected. Since the developmental team’s season began June 2, the Y has seen a steady increase in participation and now trains a group of 26 young swimmers three times each week. Though tryouts initially ended in late May, the community’s response has been so strong that the Y has allowed kids to try out and enroll throughout the season. “I think that the response from the community has been fantastic,” Aquatics Director Maggie Cattell says. Lifeguard and swimming instructor Shannon Yagins was tapped to coach the team in April. Yagins, who swam competitively while at Plant City High School, is tasked with teaching kids the four competitive strokes — freestyle, butterfly, backstroke and breaststroke — as well as flips, starts and other fundamentals. “That’s right up my alley, because I’m a swimmer,” Yagins says. “I wanted to do it as soon as I could get the position and get hired. Plus, I love being with kids.” The first-time coach enjoys learning as she goes, just as her swimmers do. “What I’ve learned is that I really love swimming even more,” Yagins says. “Now that I’m a coach, it makes me want to push myself 100 times more and get in the water and swim even more before I come and swim with them. It makes me want to be there and help kids.” The primary goal of the program is to help kids decide for themselves whether competitive swimming is something they’ll want to do in the future. That means the team also goes beyond simple lessons and puts the kids in competition situations. “It’s developmental, so it’s not about winning or losing,” executive director Zach Hilferding says. “It’s about developing their skills in order to be a stronger swimmer.” SEE SWIMMING PAGE 13

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YouTube a link to the past for young athletes Many Plant City-area athletes have taken to the internet to learn about historical sports greats.

hen I’m doing Athlete of the Week interviews, I usually ask something along the lines of, “Who’s your favorite athlete?” It’s almost always an active player, like Steph Curry or Cam Newton or Kevin Kiermaier. But I’ve also had kids tell me about athletes such as Kobe Bryant, Mike Alstott, SEE KLINE PAGE 13

New sports director looking to boost YMCA offerings Ray Segura is leading the charge to rework adult and youth sports in Plant City. JUSTIN KLINE SPORTS/ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The Y’s newest Sports Experience Director comes to Plant City after two and a half years in Madison, Ala, at the Hogan Family YMCA. Segura, a two-sport high school athlete and NCAA Division I college football player, started working on the facility’s sports programs at the end of April and has a fully-realized set of goals for the next year. “I want to help the community of Plant City grow,” Segura says. While at the Hogan YMCA, his first sports management job after graduating from Alabama A&M University, Segura filled a similar role at a Y with over 15,000 members. Youth sports participation, he said, grew from 190-200 kids per sport to 350-370 by the time he left, with the exception of the flag football program that had just started. The Hogan job was a long time coming for Segura, who wanted to

work for the Y since he was in college and knew earlier on that he wanted to work in sports. Getting there meant taking a path filled with obstacles. One of Segura’s favorite jokes to tell people is, “I’m no longer going back to school to graduate because every time I graduate, a natural disaster happens.” The New Orleans native was a senior in high school in 2006, when Hurricane Katrina ravaged the city and forced Segura and 48 family members to seek shelter in Alabama. “I just had the clothes on my back and a pair of tennis shoes,” Segura says. He spent his senior football season at Cullman High School in Cullman, Ala, where he got a full scholarship offer from Alabama A&M. After the school’s football and basketball seasons ended, he went back to McDonogh 35 Senior High School in New Orleans to graduate with his friends. From 2006 through 2011, Segura played defensive back at Alabama A&M while pursuing a degree in sports management. In his senior year, just two weeks before he was set to SEE DIRECTOR PAGE 13

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Allen Iverson, Jennie Finch and even Texas legend Earl Campbell, for example. When a teenager tells me their favorite athlete is someone I watched when I was growing up, or even someone their parents watched way back when, it’s a nice surprise. Even if it’s someone like Bryant, who retired fairly recently, that still means the kids have to have gotten on YouTube to watch him play in his prime. Seeing “Prime Kobe” play in person in the 2009 NBA Finals remains one of my favorite basketball experiences ever. I’d say his older game clips are essential viewing for any young basketball player who wants to play shooting guard and get buckets. I encourage all young athletes to do some research on the greats of the past. Go see exactly how Michael Jordan revolutionized basketball, how Wayne Gretzky’s hockey dominance is still unmatched in the sports world and how Kurt Angle really did win an Olympic gold medal on, as he’s always said, a “broken freakin’ neck.” YouTube is as much an educational tool as it is a resource to listen to music or watch videos of talkative people playing video games. With that said, I can think of a handful of athletes from the past that every young sports fan should check out.

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I have to mention Allen Iverson first because, in my opinion, he’s the greatest high school athlete of all time. Though he’s best known for what he’s done in basketball, Iverson’s football clips are fantastic. I believe he could have succeeded at the college level and made it to the NFL one day, though his height may have been an issue at the time. There’s at least one video on YouTube that combines both his basketball and football highlights out there — go watch it. Every baseball fan around my age grew up with Ken Griffey Jr. “The Kid” is probably one of the five best players ever to step onto a Major League Baseball field, but the thing about his game that’s most worth watching is the swing. No one in baseball has ever had a motion as smooth and nearly flawless as his, as far as I know, and that’s how you hit most of your 630 home runs clean in the infamous “Steroid Era.” If any one swing in the game is worth studying and mimicking at the plate, it’s that one. If you’re too young to remember prime Randy Moss, a trip to YouTube might make you think he was better than Odell Beckham Jr. There’s a good reason the term for making a difficult catch over a defensive back has been “Mossed” for probably two decades. But I’m going to direct readers to highlights from his college days at Marshall first, rather than start with the Minnesota Vikings

teams he starred on. Moss was college football’s most unfair advantage in his day and, if you don’t believe me, see for yourself. Then, if you’re a Florida State fan, realize he almost did all of that as a Seminole. Hockey may not be the most popular sport in the area, but I do think there are some players that anyone could appreciate. One that always stuck out to me is Pavel Datsyuk, who played for the Detroit Red Wings for seemingly forever and mastered the art of handles. Datsyuk could make people miss with a deke in the same way those guys from the And1 basketball mixtapes could do on the court, minus some of the flash. He hasn’t left the game yet, still going strong in Russia’s KHL, but his Red Wings years brought some world-class highlights. There are plenty of other great things worth seeking out, like Vlad Guerrero’s ability to hit any bad pitch, Vince Wilfork’s beastly high school tape and Jason Williams passing basketballs like a wizard. This is all just the tip of the iceberg and there’s plenty of time for kids to learn more about their favorite sports this summer. Justin Kline is the Sports Editor at the Plant City Times & Observer. Email: jkline@plantcityobserver.com.

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Each month, the swim team will attend meets with other YMCA developmental programs. First up is a meet Friday at the Northwest Family YMCA in Tampa. For next month, the Plant City Y has been granted a meet of its own. That one, scheduled for July 28, is expected to draw a larger turnout than the facility is used to, even when hosting high school meets. “We’re looking at over 100 swimmers and 200 spectators,” Cattell says. “This is bigger than any swim meet we have put on at this pool in a while.” In the meantime, the Y’s goals are to maintain participation numbers and preserve open lanes for members who wish to swim at the same time. “We want to respect members’ wishes,” Hilferding says. Cattell says a parents’ orientation meeting is being planned for the near future to communicate further with the families. One concern Cattell and the program are preparing for is that, should enrollment keep trending upward, Yagins could need another coach to help run practices. Cattell said the process is in the works, though finding someone with the appropriate amount of experience may not be quick. “We want to make sure that kids are getting a lot of attention from the coach and that they’re getting a lot of space to grow and develop,” Cattell said.

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At the end of the 2017 Disney Duals wrestling tournament, eight members of Strawberry Crest’s summer wrestling team left with All-American honors. One of them was incoming junior Joseph Hatfield, who placed third overall wrestling at 182 pounds. Head coach C.J. Gittens says that, despite Hatfield’s youth, the Charger’s mat technique and leadership skills have grown to a point where he’ll be counted on as a team leader for the upcoming 2017-18 high school season. Know someone who deserves an Athlete of the Week feature? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com by the Friday before the next issue.

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What style of wrestling do you normally work? Usually (tournaments) are all folkstyle, and that’s what I like wrestling.

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For those at home that don’t know much about styles, what are the differences? Greco-Roman is all upper-body. You start throwing people, getting them to their back. Freestyle is exposing the back. Your stand-up is kind of like folkstyle, except in folkstyle you can work on the ground. Freestyle, you take him to the ground, you have 1015 seconds to start working moves.

Where have you improved the most? My technique and the way I move, that’s improved a lot since last year and freshman year. I’ve gotten a lot better with technique. I’m more technique than anything. I’m pretty big, but I need a lot more strength for some of these guys. They’re monsters.

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