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THE AMERICAN DREAM

EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER

oin us as we celebrate the Fourth of July with our annual Spirit of America photo essay. Each year we explore the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World to find the things that unite us as Americans. SPIRIT OF AMERICA, PAGES 10-11 Photo by Emily Topper

Mayor Rick Lott with his wife, Di, and their children, Rex, Trent, Ericka and Chase

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Two employees from the Plant City Photo Archives and History Center received certificates after taking a month-long special course on archiving. Gil Gott, executive director, and Kimberly Hamilton, administrative assistant, took the sixpart course with the American Association for State and Local History. The online course is designed to give individuals a firm foundation in the core aspects of managing and protecting historical records.

Boxes of blessings

Hopewell Baptist Church delivered care packages to every student and staff member at Jackson Elementary School in June. Each student and staff member received a small tumbler filled with candy, and students received a positive note. Throughout the year, Hopewell delivers Hope Bags to Jackson students in need. The church feeds 140 children weekly. The Boxes of Blessings were the church's way to give something to every child. Over 600 boxes were given away. There were also 80 boxes given to Pinecrest Elementary staff. Pinecrest, as well as Walden Lake Elementary, received hundreds of summer fun finance kits for their fifth-graders.

In one week, Plant City lost former mayor Terry Ballard and Jean Hehn, a woman who gave hope to cancer patients with her popular Facebook page. PAGE 3

Break out the red, white and blue — Plant City’s Fourth of July Celebration is around the corner. EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER

On Monday, July 4, thousands will gather at Plant City Stadium for the annual Fourth of July Celebration. There will be food, fireworks and a whole lot of fun. “It first started in 2002,” Tim Hanlon, the assistant program manager with the City of Plant City’s Recreation and Parks department, said. “It was annual through 2007. After the recession, it took a big hit, and we lost a huge part of event budgets for our department.” In 2012, the event roared back to life. It has occurred every year since. “We rely on business sponsors for the event,” Hanlon said. This year, the family-friendly event

will have kids’ games and activities in addition to a gaga pit. Kids can hop in the pit and participate in a form of dodgeball, which uses one ball to peg players in a hexagonal or octagonal pit. “The rest is the same format,” Hanlon said. “There will be bounce houses, a balloon artist and a rock climbing wall.” While kids play, parents can mingle through the stadium and check out concession stands and local business vendors. Music aficionados can look forward to performances by the classic rock group Double Barrel Band and country band Daniel Sprouse Band. The latter is new this year. Following a performance of the National Anthem, a 20-minute fireSEE JULY FOURTH PAGE 6

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Above: Kayla Benincasa and Emmy Morris at the 2015 celebration

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Kids create at Camp Invention. PAGE 7

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IF YOU GO FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION When: 6 p.m. Monday, July 4; 9:15 p.m., fireworks start Where: Plant City Stadium, 1810 E. Park Road Cost: $5 parking fee Rain check: 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 5

irst Baptist Church of Plant City commissioned several artists

to help it make its vacation Bible school come to life. With the theme of “Submerged,” Stephanie "The Tied Piper" Pipes, Mark "The Balloon Guy" Byrne, Jerry "Mr. Balloon Guy" Crabb and Tim Falter spent 26 hours creating and building underwater scenes for the walls and ceiling out of balloons.

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Ashlee Carter wrote in to win VIP tickets to Plant City’s Fourth of July Celebration at the Plant City Stadium. She said: “Last year, our Fourth of July was spent in the hospital. My daughter caught a bug and had a high fever the entire day. Usually, our Fourth would have involved sparklers, food and friends. We've never been inside the stadium for the fireworks. I think it'd be a great way to spend our Fourth this year. Especially since last year was a bust.”

Children and Preschool Bill Bender, the artists spent 12 hours in the planning stages and 14 on the build. The display even has Nemo, Marlin and Dory from the Disney movies “Finding Nemo” and

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“Finding Dory.”

In our Friday, June 24, story, “The Pit Bull Effect,” we reported that Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center does not require animals to be spayed and neutered before leaving the shelter. However, the shelter does spay and neuter all animals prior to adoption. We regret the error.

See more First Baptist Church of Plant City vacation Bible school photos on PAGE 13

A 24-hour laundromat has been proposed for a site at 1601 and 1603 James L. Redman Parkway. First, the site would need to be rezoned from the C1-B neighborhood business district to the C1-A neighborhood business district. The site borders nearby residential areas, including Morrell Park. At a June City of Plant City Planning Board meeting residents voiced their opposition to the proposed rezoning. Betty Wallace purchased a home in Morrell Park as a vacation home. She said she was concerned about the safety issues that could come along with the laundromat. “There will be a larger amount of crime and drugs that infiltrate our neighborhood,” Wallace said. The applicant, Jennifer Closshey, requested a continuance and said she is willing to hear input from residents. Once Closshey and the city staff review her request and make adjustments as needed, a new date will be set for the Planning Board.

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A 12-acre parcel near Charlie Taylor, South Frontage and Wiggins roads was recommended for rezoning into the Eastland Industrial Community Unit District during a June City of Plant City Planning Board meeting. The parcel will be for industrial uses. Residents on surrounding roads expressed concerns about noise and lighting from the industrial site. The City of Plant City Planning and Zoning staff ensured the glare of lights from industrial sites would be eliminated from adjacent residential properties. The site will not be able to use outdoor loudspeakers or paging systems, and a transportation analysis done by Sprinkle Consulting Inc. will be updated. Tommy Thomas, who lives on Wiggins Road and works in the warehouse industry, requested that a limit be made on noise in the area, specifically the use of motors and forklifts. Thomas asked for the usage to be prohibited from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. “We don’t know what the future use would be,” Linda Pearson, who represents the applicant, said. “I would not want to single out conditions.” City Principal Planner Phillip Scearce said trees are being added in the area as a buffer for noise. There will be a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 11, at City Hall, 302 W. Reynolds St.

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Former mayor, festival president remembered Terry Ballard was instrumental in the real estate planning of the Florida Strawberry Festival.

“He was extremely passionate about the Florida Strawberry Festival. He lived for it.”

— Al Berry

AMBER JURGENSEN MANAGING EDITOR

n Thursday, May 26, Terry Ballard and his teammates hoisted a gold trophy into the air as they took first place in the Plant City History Trivia Challenge. Mr. Ballard was known not only as a history buff but as one who made Plant City history. He was a former commissioner, mayor and Florida Strawberry Festival president. Mr. Ballard, 79, died Wednesday, June 22. His work in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World will not be forgotten by his family, friends and many acquaintances. “He had so much wisdom,” Paul Davis, Florida Strawberry Festival general manager, said. “He was like a moral compass. He always did things for the right reasons. That’s what’s so beautiful.” As a director and president, Mr. Ballard served most by developing the festival through real estate planning. He was co-chairman with Gary Booth on several building committees. Davis said Mr. Ballard was essential in the acquisition of the Hull Building on the festival grounds. The Hull Building was once an armory owned by the National Guard. Mr. Ballard helped to orchestrate a trade with the National Guard so the festival could acquire the Hull Building in exchange for land to build a new armory. “A lot of construction we’ve done over the years he’s played an integral part in the planning and operation,” Davis said. As a director, Davis said, his decision-making style was insightful and unique, and he would stop by Davis’ office weekly to talk about festival happenings. He was president from 1995 to 1997. “He had an uncanny ability to think outside of the box,” Davis said. “Everything he did was for the best of the festival and the city.” Mr. Ballard first served on the Plant City Commission in April 1972. He was elected to serve the unexpired term of C.J. Edwards, according to the city’s website. Mr. Ballard served through 1985 and was mayor in 1975, 1976 and 1977. “He was very conservative about the moves that he made and he

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Terry Ballard spoke about a rezoning request during a City Commission meeting April 29.

HISTORY BUFF Besides construction projects at the Florida Strawberry Festival, Terry Ballard worked with festival Director Al Berry and Plant City Photo Archives and History Center Executive Director Gil Gott on a committee to gather old photographs, souvenirs and other memorabilia for the festival’s 80th anniversary in 2015. FROM FACEBOOK

Terry was such a great man and mentor to many. I have known him in many ways. As a boss, when I worked at Hillsboro Bank while in high school, he was a mentor; at church and around town, a role model; at the festival, a great friend. I will greatly miss him and our talks about my JROTC programs, for which he showed great interest. — Pam Walden

He was a wonderful man. I loved sitting in the directors room at night and talking to him during the festival. I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Daphne and the family. — Scharlene Gupton Courtsey Photo

Terry Ballard served in the Florida National Guard from 1952 to 1995.

brought to the (Florida Strawberry Festival board), and same thing with the city,” longtime friend and fellow festival director Al Berry said. Gil Gott, executive director of the Plant City Photo Archives and History Center, said Mr. Ballard was always promoting the city. “Him and Al Berry were the walking history of Plant City,” Gott said. Mr. Ballard frequently stopped by the Plant City Photo Archives and History Center to talk history with Gott and drop off memorabilia. A set of maps from 1919. A railroad map that could cover a large table. “He liked to show what was what years ago,” Gott said. “It gave a whole new perspective.” Besides being a commissioner, mayor and festival president, Mr. Ballard was also a bank executive at Hillsboro Bank and a brigadier general in the Florida National Guard. He served in the National Guard from 1952 to 1995 and traveled to Korea, Turkey, Italy and Panama. “He would always sit down and talk with such foresight and wisdom,” Davis said. “He was extremely successful and humble, which is rare.” Mr. Ballard was born in Tampa to Arthur and Nina Marie Ballard. He attended Plant City schools and graduated from the historic Plant City High School campus in 1954. He is also a graduate of the University of Tampa. Upon his death, he was the owner of Cross Pest Control of Plant City, Clearwater and Bradenton, He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Daphne Ballard; daughters, Teresa Salo (Mike) and Renita Boles (Mitch), of Plant City; grandchildren, Cody Otis Boles, Claire Marie Salo and Cali Jean Boles, of Plant City; brothers, Ray Ballard (Sandra), of Murphy, North Carolina, and Jerry Ballard (Patsy), of Plant City; aunt, Cora Herndon, of Jacksonville, Alabama; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Nina Mae Ballard and Wayne Ballard. A celebration of life was held June 28, at First Baptist Church of Plant City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Plant City Noon Rotary Club Foundation/Scholarship Fund or the United Food Bank of Plant City, 702 E. Alsobrook St., #H, Plant City, Florida 33563. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com. Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.

This journey hasn’t ended Jean Hehn used Facebook to chronicle her cancer story. Although she’s gone, her followers have been changed forever. DAVE NICHOLSON CORRESPONDENT

Jean Laseter Hehn faced terminal illness the same way she faced life: with courage, faith and a desire to help others. Mrs. Hehn never wanted anyone to feel sorry for her. She didn’t feel sorry for herself. She created a Facebook page, Jean and the Cancer Beast, and chronicled her two-year battle with the cancer that spread throughout her body. The 63-year-old died Tuesday, June 19. She had more than 400 followers on her Facebook page. Through Facebook posts, she thanked God for the gift of life and reminded her friends to never take their time on this earth for granted. She wrote of the importance of cherishing family. “Jean loved life, and she loved people,” John Hehn, her husband of 43 years, said. “This was a journey to her. She wanted to share it with everyone. I think it helped her live longer. I know it helped her live her life happier.” John Hehn recalled that his wife always believed life is “10% of what happens to you, and 90% of what you do with what happens to you.” Mrs. Hehn told her family, “We just keep moving forward, accepting that what lies ahead is unknown. God has a plan, and I am just called to walk with it with grace, gratitude and joy.” She knew the disease was killing her, and she was frank with Facebook posts about the toll it was taking on her body. But she always tried to include an emotional lift. “By the way, today is my two-year anniversary with my cancer. I'm working to remember the really good things that cancer has brought my way,” she wrote May 15. “It is not an

easy path to follow, but there is beauty there.” Tribute after tribute has been posted on the Jean and the Cancer Beast Facebook page. “Her journey through this blessed me, inspired me, changed me,” wrote Jennifer Shelton Mallan. “She set the bar way higher with her strength, optimism and faith. Thank you for sharing her with us all as we had a front row seat to this experience. She is not in our present but in our future.” Her husband said the outpouring has helped with the family’s grief. “We’re so incredibly grateful for the love and support and the prayers. It’s helped to know that she has touched so many people,” he said. One of three daughters born to Brand and Martha Laseter, Mrs. Hehn grew up in Plant City’s Pinedale neighborhood, where she liked to ride horses and developed a love of nature. She left Plant City to obtain a teaching degree at the University of South Carolina, where she met John Hehn. After their educations were complete, they moved to her hometown. John Hehn held executive level jobs with South Florida Baptist Hospital and other BayCare Health System hospitals before becoming executive director of Florida Presbyterian Homes a decade ago. She was a stayat-home mom until their youngest child, Maggie, reached school age. From 1989 until 1999, she was a teacher at Marshall Middle School, where she taught art and students with special needs. In 2000, she decided on a career change. She earned a master’s in clinical social work at the University of South Florida and opened a psychotherapy practice in 2004. She accepted patients regardless of their ability to pay, Maggie, 32, said.

“She wanted to help them. The money wasn’t important. If they couldn’t pay, she would see them anyway,” Maggie said. Mrs. Hehn closed her practice after cancer was discovered first in her breasts, then pancreas and other parts of her body. In November 2014, she started her Facebook page. She spent her last two years enjoying life and taking her Facebook friends along through words, photos and videos. Her faith helped keep her strong, as it had throughout her life, her 35-year-old son, Jonathan, said. For years she was a youth group leader at First Presbyterian Church of Plant City. She led 10 youth mission trips to Honduras. “She just loved life and she loved people. That’s who she was in Plant City or in the mission field,” Jonathan said. John Hehn described her as a “counselor, confidant and cheerleader.” She knew, in the end, the cancer beast would take her life. The Facebook page gave her a way to reach out one more time. “I think Jean got as much out of the Facebook page as others. She felt more loved when she died than at any time in her life,” John Hehn said. “She wanted to make the world a better place, and I think she did.” Mrs. Hehn is survived by her husband, John; son, Jonathan Hehn, and his wife, Kysha; daughter, Maggie Hehn; grandchildren, Wellington, Alivia Sage and Joia; and sisters, Peggy Laseter Lee and Betsy Laseter Hehn. Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, July 1, at First Presbyterian Church of Plant City, 404 W. Reynolds St. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to the Presbytery of Tampa Bay’s Honduras Scholarship Fund or Moffitt Cancer Center for pancreatic cancer research in Jean’s memory.

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Above: Jean and John Hehn in Highlands, North Carolina Left: Jean Hehn spent as much time as possible with family and included many family photos on her Facebook page, Jean and the Cancer Beast. She was diagnosed with cancer in 2014.

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One dual gun rack will be placed behind the driver’s seat in each patrol car, enabling officers to quickly reach them when needed.

LET IT RAIN City Manager Mike Herr approved emergency repairs to stormwater drainage pipes and a catch basin. They will be done by VacVision Environmental LLC and cost $71,808. A new stormwater pond will be put in off of Turkey Creek Road. REDBUD CIRCLE AND SPRING STREET Pipes were leaking and creating a depression in residents’ yards.

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AIRPORT ROAD A catch basin was leaking at its bottom from a crack. It created a sinkhole at the side of the basin. REECE AND TURKEY CREEK ROADS The city is purchasing a parcel of land on the corner of Reece and Turkey Creek roads for a stormwater pond. The city-owned parcel adjacent to the Reece parcel could not be used because of environmental concerns. The city will purchase the property for $550,000 from Alliant Sydney LLC.

The Plant City Police Department will be getting new gun racks for its vehicles and evidence coding software thanks to a $12,000 grant. EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER

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Each year, the Plant City Police Department applies for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The funding the department receives is based on a city’s crime rate, the population of the city and how many agencies apply for the grant. This year, the Plant City Police Department received $12,759 from the grant program, an increase of about $1,100 from the previous year. Local governments are not required to match the grant amount. The Plant City Police Department will use the money from the grant for the purchase of software and guns racks for its patrol cars.

The City Commission approved the usages at its Monday, June 27, meeting. The software is part of an automated system for managing evidence. The software will make evidence check-in and check-out more efficient. The software is an add-on to the existing evidence system. The purchase will buy scanners, printers and labels for the department. “This will be an asset to the department,” Information Services Division Capt. Jerry Stwan said. The software program costs about $1,750, and the barcode industrial portable data terminal that matches the program costs $1,215 . The barcode printer, printer ribbon and barcode labels together cost about $1,225. Project management and a half-day of training for the program

will cost $1,040. Additional costs for the new software include one year of annual maintenance and one year of upgrades, totaled together at $320. The remaining funds were approved by the Commission to be used for 27 new secure dual gun racks, which will be installed in the department’s patrol cars. Currently, patrol rifles are stored in the trunks of patrol cars. The gun racks would allow officers to have quicker access to the guns, which was deemed a necessity in cases of terrorism and active shooter situations. Having the gun racks behind the driver’s seat of the car enables the officers to have both a shotgun and a patrol rifle in their immediate vicinity. At about $267 each, the total cost for the gun racks is about $7,209. “They can be retrieved in seconds,” Stwan said. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.

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works show will take place beginning at 9:15 p.m. “That’s the major cost we have to cover,” Hanlon said. “It’s about $20,000 worth of fireworks.” Last year, about 3,000 people came to the stadium to see the show despite the heavy thunderstorms earlier in the day. Even with the potential for rain, the city plans to press on with the celebration. Should a heavy storm interfere with fireworks, the display would be rescheduled for the same time the following day, Tuesday, July 5. “Last year, we had a major storm during field activities,” Hanlon said. “We move forward regardless … It doesn’t really change anything, it would just be temporarily postponed.” The $5 parking lot outside of the stadium will open at 5:45 p.m., and the stadium gates will open at 6 p.m. The event will conclude following the announcements after the fireworks show. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.

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ids might be out of school for summer, but their brains are hard at work. Camp Invention kicked off at the Florida Strawberry Festival fairgrounds Monday, June 20. Campers brought in recycled materials to create their own inventions while learning about science and related fields. The camp had 84 kids, compared to last year’s Photos by Emily Topper 57 kids. Sydney Roberts and Skyler Alvarez weren’t afraid to show their silly side. — EMILY TOPPER Photos by Emily Topper

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Above Left: Zoe Meeks and Savannah Williams Above Right: Campers made island tree houses out of recycled contents as one of their first inventions. Right: Paul Coletti with part of the Camp Invention team

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high school, don’t always get to perform,” Holloway said. “That’s what makes Bay Area Chorale so special. This is their chance to do it again.” So far, Plant City residents make up roughly one-third of the group of about 30. Other members come from Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, FishHawk and Temple Terrace. “We just wanted to get music out to more people,” Jenise Freeland, a Plant City resident, said. “I’ve been a member since the beginning. We wanted to give people an opportunity to perform who might not otherwise have time. We just want as many people as possible.” In August, the Bay Area Chorale will be auditioning to perform at Disney’s Candlelight Processional. The annual event features a mass choir performing with a live orchestra. Last year, the Bay Area Chorale’s audition was accepted. “I love doing Candlelight,” Freeland said. “It’s a great family activity. There’s really no experience necessary for Bay Area Chorale. They don’t

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AMERICA When you think of the land of the free and home of the brave, what comes to mind? Dazzling fireworks? A soldier embracing his family? Lemonade on a southern porch? This is the question we ask ourselves when we do our annual Spirit of America photo essay. Bree Jackson, Judy Connell, Faith Blackador, Kayla Wyckoff, Kensie Edgemon, Levi Witt, Chris Fuente, Garrett Kost, Anna Ontiveros, Omar Ontiveros and Khalsia Bogol served southern food at Fred’s on a Sunday morning.

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Above: The rising sun flooded a pasture on Chitty Road with warm light. Below: Summer is the end of sunflower season.

The Newman family, including Callie and Cameryn Smith and Cooper and Caroline Newman, chowed down on watermelon.

Above: Summertime means playing outside for Breezie, a Jack Russell terrier. Above right: My Lady Liberty is a 10-year-old mini horse. Center: Carmen Bendy checked out Elvis records at State Theater Antiques. Right: The Plant City area is home to dozens of parks, but Edward Medard Park may be the best known. Many people go there to play disc golf, relax or cast a few lines. Below: A rooster grazed in a backyard pasture off Chitty Road.

Farmers markets, such as Forbes Road Produce, are a popular way for people to get farm-fresh fruits and vegetables while supporting small, local business.

Above: America’s pastime is serious business in Plant City, and Plant City Little League’s All-Star season is in swing now. Above Left: Old-fashioned Coke bottles are popular memorabilia at antique stores in the Historic District

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

JUNE 16

TAG TROUBLE 600 block of East Alexander Street. Stolen tag: Complainant met with an officer at PCPD headquarters and stated unknown suspect(s) had stolen his vehicle tag.

JUNE 17

LOCK YOUR DOORS 4400 block of Country Hills Boulevard. Vehicle burglary: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) entered her vehicle and stole a pair of prescription sunglasses. The vehicle had been left unlocked at the time. SHADY WITH THE SHADES 100 block of Southern Oak Drive. Business burglary: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) had broken into an optometry center and stolen 50 pairs of sunglasses. The brand names of the glasses were not known. KIDS THESE DAYS 600 block of West Ball Street. Burglary/stolen vehicle: Officer met with complainant, who stated someone had entered her home and stolen her car keys, credit cards and vehicle. The vehicle was found in Tampa, and a juvenile was arrested in connection with the incident.

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TABLET TROUBLE 4410 block of Country Hills Boulevard. Vehicle burglary: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) entered her vehicle and stole her Samsung tablet. The vehicle was unlocked at the time.

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FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT 700 block of South Collins Street. Counterfeit bill: Officers met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) entered a restaurant with a counterfeit $20 bill and attempted to use it to pay for food. The complainant also stated that a different person had tried to pass off a counterfeit bill the day before.

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SURF ‘N’ TURF 4300 block of Reynolds Oaks Place. Burglary: Officers met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) entered her home and stole a 39-inch LG TV, a 46-inch Panasonic TV, two laptop computers, five pounds of frozen shrimp and a steak.

JUNE 20

WHERE ARE MY KEYS? 710 block of East Alabama Street. Found property: Officer responded to a location and learned that someone had left Dodge car keys in the front yard of a residence. The keys had a smashed fob.

JUNE 21

MAKING IT EASY 4320 block of Kipling Avenue. Vehicle burglary/stolen vehicle: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) had burglarized and then stolen their Ford Fusion. The car had been left unlocked. BURNING RUBBER Charlie Griffin Road/Midway Road. Stolen vehicle recovery: Officers responded to a location in reference to a report of a burning vehicle. The vehicle was determined to have been stolen from a location in Lakeland.

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YOU KNOW YOU MESSED UP 200 block of Carey Street. Vehicle burglary: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) had stolen a $20 pair of sunglasses from his car. The complainant, who had left his car unlocked, declined to press charges and signed a waiver of prosecution.

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acation Bible school wrapped up at First Baptist Church of Plant City Friday, June 24. Kids spent the week learning about faith and missions. The entire church was decorated to fit the “Submerged” theme, including a massive balloon sculpture at the VBS sign-in area.

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HOPEWELL BAPTIST CHURCH CAVE QUEST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays from June 5 to July 31 at Hopewell Baptist Church, 6001 S. County Road 39.

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PLANT CITY’S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION 6 p.m. Monday, July 4, at Plant City Stadium, 1810 E. Park Road. If it rains, fireworks will be held at 9:15 p.m Tuesday, July 5. Enjoy food, live entertainment, rock walls, bounce houses, face painting and more. The cost to park is $5.

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TERRY O. BALLARD, 79, OF PLANT CITY, DIED JUNE 22, 2016.

Mr. Ballard was a graduate of Plant City High School and the University of Tampa. He was a retired brigadier general with the Florida Army National Guard, a retired banker with Hillsboro, SunTrust and Wells Fargo banks and an entrepreneur. Upon his death, he was the owner of Cross Pest Control of Plant City, Clearwater and Bradenton, and a current Florida Strawberry Festival board member. Over his lifetime, he served as the mayor of Plant City, a Plant City commissioner, chairman of the Council of Governments and as a past president of the Florida Strawberry Festival, the Plant City Rotary Club and the Polk Chapter of American Institute of Banking. He was a member of the Hillsborough County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, Tourist Development Council of Hillsborough County, Double Taxation Committee of Hillsborough County, Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization, Plant City Traffic Study Advisory Committee, I-75 Task Force, Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office board of directors, Florida League of Cities, Hillsborough County Charter Review Board and the Plant City “101” Technical Advisory Committee. He was awarded the Plant City Jaycees Good Government Award and was a Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellow and past recipient of the Plant City Family of the Year award. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Plant City. He will be forever remembered as a kind-hearted, practical man with a servant’s soul who encouraged the best from everyone. Devoted to faith, family, friends and goals, his quiet strength and words of wisdom will never be forgotten by those whose lives he touched. He was highly respected for his vast knowledge of Plant City history and community involvement. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 58 years, Daphne C. Ballard; daughters, Teresa Salo (Mike) and Renita Boles (Mitch), of Plant City; grandchildren, Cody Otis Boles, Claire Marie Salo and Cali Jean Boles, of Plant City;

brothers, Ray Ballard (Sandra), of Murphy, North Carolina, and Jerry Ballard (Patsy), of Plant City; aunt, Cora Herndon, of Jacksonville, Alabama; and numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Nina Marie Ballard; and siblings, Nina Mae Ballard and Wayne Ballard. A celebration of life was held June 28, at First Baptist Church of Plant City. Committal with military honors followed at Memorial Park in Plant City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Plant City Noon Rotary Club Foundation/Scholarship Fund, or the United Food Bank of Plant City, 702 E. Alsobrook St., #H, Plant City, Florida 33563. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

JEAN LASETER HEHN JEAN LASETER HEHN, 63, OF PLANT CITY, DIED JUNE 19, 2016, AT HER HOME SURROUNDED BY HER LOVING FAMILY.

She was born in Tampa to Brand and Martha Laseter on Nov. 21, 1952. Her childhood was spent playing in the woods behind her Pinedale home with her two sisters, friends and horses. She attended the University of South Carolina where she met her husband, John. They spent 43 wonderful years together. She taught at Marshall Middle School in Plant City from 1989 to 1999, where she sponsored the first Environmental Club. She returned to college in 2000 and earned her master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of South Florida in 2002. In 2004, she opened and was active in a private psychotherapy practice in Plant City until she became sick in 2014. She was devoted to the First Presbyterian Church Learning Center, where she served on the board and helped organize the first 2-year-old class. She volunteered with both the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts. She was the youth group leader at First Presbyterian when her children were in school, and led youth groups on mission trips to Las Botijas, Honduras for over 10 summers. She maintained close relationships with her friends there and continued to raise money for scholarships for the Hondu-

ran youth. She led an educational group of children to MarineLab in Key Largo, where they spent the days snorkeling and exploring. Whether she was serving as a teacher, volunteer, counselor or friend, she was a cheerleader, confidant and encourager to every one she met. She was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in June 2014. She was treated at Moffitt Cancer Center and sends special thanks to Dr. Khaldoun Almhanna and his nurse Connie, as well as the many other doctors, nurses and medical technicians that treated her. During her cancer journey, with the support of family and many friends, the good and happy times outshined the fearful times. From the very beginning, it stayed in her heart that she had a wonderful and beautiful life. When she considered the world and the little place she occupied in it, she was very joyful and full of gratitude. She said, “We just keep moving forward, accepting that what lies ahead is unknown. God has a plan, and I am just called to walk it with grace, gratitude and joy.” She is survived by her husband, John Hehn; son, Jonathan Hehn (Kysha); daughter, Maggie Hehn; grandchildren, Wellington, Alivia Sage and Joia; sisters, Peggy Laseter Lee and Betty Laseter Hehn; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Joel Brand Laseter; mother, Martha Moody Laseter; and sister, Patricia Laseter. A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, July 1, at First Presbyterian Church, 404 W. Reynolds St., Plant City, Florida 33563. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Presbytery of Tampa Bay’s Honduras Scholarship Fund, 4704 Kelly Road, Tampa, Florida 33615, or to Moffitt Cancer Center for pancreatic cancer research at Moffitt.org. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

He is survived by his mother, Linda Darlene Stepp; siblings, Kirsten Crotts, Roger Lambert Jr. and Deja Hunter; and other family, Bentley Glover and Xavier Cepeda. A service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome. com.

STEPHEN E. TWEDELL STEPHEN E. TWEDELL, 69, OF PLANT CITY, AND BORN IN THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, DIED MAY 27, 2016.

Mr. Twedell was of the Catholic faith and was a retired manager with Smithfield. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Suzanne Twedell; children, Craig Twedell (Della), of Norman Park, Georgia, and Tracy Twedell Francisco (Phil), of Warner Robins, Georgia; granddaughter, Aleasa Twedell; siblings, David Twedell (Lou Burson), of Winter Park, and Sharon Coles (Charlie), of Surprise, Arizona; brother-in-law, Peter Brown, of Surprise, Arizona; cats, Marley and Cloudy; and nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA Florida at SPCAFlorida.org, and/or the American Diabetes Association at Diabetes. org. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

HOWARD MALCOLM WANSLEY JR. REV. HOWARD MALCOLM WANSLEY JR., 68, OF PLANT CITY, DIED SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016.

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Methodist Church, where he served several churches over many years in Tennessee and Virginia. He returned home to Plant City in 2013. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara Danley Wansley; daughter, Kimberly Wansley; mother, Clara Vann Wansley; and siblings, Dianne Wansley and Ivan Wansley. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard M. Wansley Sr. A memorial service was held May 31, at First United Methodist Church in Lakeland. Private inurnment followed at First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation at Kidney.org. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

JACQUELYN K. (BEAZLEY) WATSON JACQUELYN K. (BEAZLEY) WATSON, 64, DIED MAY 27, 2016.

She was born Sept. 21, 1951 to the late Jack E. Beazley and wife Mary (Daniels) Beazley. She is survived by her loving husband Jim Watson, of Chipley, Florida; sons, John Wayne Watson and Jerald Watson, of Greenhead, Florida, and Jeffery Lee Watson (Lori), of Plant City; sister, Sandra Knettles (Clifford), of Lakeland; and five grandchildren. She is preceded in death by son, Jimmy Jack Watson; and brother, Robert Ellenbrook. The family received friends Monday, May 30, at Brown Funeral Home Chapel in Chipley. A graveside service was at Dykes Cemetery in Chipley Tuesday, May 31. Family and friends may sign the online register at BrownFH.net.

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On the weekend of June 25, Plant City once again played host to a large sports tournament. This time, it tried something new. The 2016 Tampa Summer Jam lacrosse tournament was held at EllisMethvin Park and brought 65 teams from all over the state into town. The teams ranged from U11 to high school squads and were broken up into nine divisions: six for the boys and three for the girls. Complete results can be found online at http:// ow.ly/3Wav301LAbB.

Register for PCHS cheer camp There’s still time to register for Plant City High’s summer cheerleading camp. The camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, and Wednesday, July 13, in the high school gymnasium, 1 Raider Place. Campers will need to bring their own lunch and water bottles. Registration costs $70 per child and is open to children ages 4 to 13. For more information, contact Karen Snapp at (813) 757-9370 or karen.snapp@ sdhc.k12.fl.us.

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Robert Paxia will be a head coach for the first time in his seven-year career.

“(Greg Meyer and I) sat down and talked philosophy and program direction and vision for a long time, so none of that stuff is really going to change.”

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Sports Editor Justin Kline weighs in on last week’s surprise coaching switch for the Raiders’ football team. This offseason already looks like it might go down as the busiest the Plant City area has had in recent memory. On top of the usual round of practices, film breakdowns and workouts, there’s been more scrimmage action than normal and, of course, we’ve just seen two of our three football teams get new head coaches. I wrote about Ron Hawn taking over at Strawberry Crest at the beginning of the year, and I’m now writing about SEE KLINE PAGE 18

It’s one of Greg Meyer’s favorite sayings. Meyer led the Plant City Raiders football team in its best-ever season last year. This year, the last thing players, fans and school wanted to hear was that Meyer was stepping down as head coach because of health reasons. The announcement was made Monday, June 20. Offensive coordinator Robert Paxia has been named the new head coach, and he isn’t going to abandon the formulas that brought so much success in 2015. “The way it came about is unfortunate,” Paxia said. “Coach Meyer’s a very good friend of mine. We’ve spent a ton of time together in the last year, trying to put the program in the direction we wanted it to go.” Paxia, 26, got the nod after one year of calling the offense and coaching the quarterbacks for the Raiders. He was brought on in May 2015, shortly after Meyer was promoted to replace Wayne Ward, and helped the offensive scoring output improve 10 points per game over the 2014 season. He’s been rewarded for his efforts with the chance to live his dream. “This has been my goal for a very long time — to be a head football coach,” Paxia said. SEE FOOTBALL PAGE 17

Plant City players have adjusted to the change and are practicing the same concepts Meyer taught.

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Paxia, a Palm Coast native, always knew he wanted to make a living with football. He played fullback at Flagler Palm Coast High and spent some time playing guard in his senior year. He was also known as one of the strongest guys on the squad: in 2008, Paxia won the FHSAA Class 2A state title in weightlifting, recording a total of 725 pounds between a 415-pound bench press and a 310-pound clean and jerk. Paxia played over a year of college football as fullback at Webber International University, but his playing days were ended early in his sophomore year, when he blew out his knee for the second time since high school. He immediately transitioned into coaching, transferring to Daytona State College to finish a business degree. He began coaching running backs at FPCHS. He jumped into teaching upon graduation, remaining at FPCHS for three years to coach football and weightlifting. Paxia served as the team’s running backs coach and run game coordinator before moving to Brooksville-Central High School to take on his first role as an offensive coordinator.

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One of the biggest concerns for Plant City is ensuring last year’s success can still be replicated. When Paxia was promoted, the entire staff was retained. He says everyone involved with the program can expect to see the same kind of culture Meyer established in his lone season as head coach. The team’s onfield philosophies will stay put. “Any time you bring a new coordinator on board, you’ve got to make sure that your philosophies fit,” Paxia said. “We sat down and talked philosophy and program direction and vision for a long time, so none of that stuff is really going to change.”

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The other thing working in Plant City’s favor is that this will be the first time the offensive players have used the same playbook two years in a row. Since Paxia is banking on the development of senior quarterback Corey King, the consistency will be crucial. “I think the development of Corey King is going to be instrumental to what happens,” Paxia says. “His understanding of the offense, you could really see it as we progressed throughout the year … We’re hoping that he can continue that improvement.” The only other notable change to the program is that Paxia’s movement to renovate the weight room has been successful. He had been hoping to modernize the room since he arrived at the school and, with help from the boosters club, recently wrapped up a $20,000 makeover that added new equipment. With the school’s full support, a familiar staff and a deep talent pool, Paxia is hoping that everything will work out as planned. “We’re going to continue to try and put a quality product on the field, to give the people of Plant City something to be proud of,” he says. Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.

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More than just range of motion, flexibility training is the basis for functional movement in everyday life. It helps you move better, and being flexible helps prevent injuries. Balancing the left side of the body to the right, as well as the front to back and top to bottom, flexibility training is best done daily. Smooth out the kinks to stay supple and relaxed. Stretch after every strength and aerobic exercise session. Don’t stretch extensively before exercise as it subdues the central nervous system and decreases the benefits of your exercise. By stretching after exercise, the body’s circulation system will provide optimum nutrients and waste removal for the entire system. Standalone stretch classes are taught at some gyms to develop technique and an overall understanding of beneficial stretch movements, such as runner’s lunges,

There is not one “best” or “perfect” exercise plan or program. Your unique characteristics of age, physical condition, activity level, health history, likes, dislikes and economic spending power determine your exercise options. A personal trainer or fitness consultant can tailor a program just for you. The YMCA offers personal trainers to get you started. The best exercise plan is the one you can do, want to and will do on a regular basis. Make it fun so you want to stick with it. Plan exercise into your weekly calendar. Make an appointment with and for yourself. Find an exercise buddy. Motivate each other to stay the course. Both of you will be glad you did. Jennifer E. Closshey, Ph.D., is a doctor of integrative health based out of Plant City. She teaches yoga classes at the Plant City Family YMCA on Thursdays. Contact her at JenniferClosshey@gmail.com.

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Dalton Wingo, a Plant City High School senior, turned in a great performance at the Sunday, June 19, Perfect Game National Showcase in Fort Myers. He ran a 6.58 60-yard dash and threw 95 miles per hour from the outfield. Wingo’s performance in a field of competition has drawn the interest of several big-time college programs.

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Do you have a college in mind? I’m looking at Florida State, South Carolina and the University of Tampa. UCF is in the mix too. I have one (scholarship offer) from UT, and I’m probably going to be there in about two weeks to figure out what it is. UCF is probably going to offer me within the next two weeks. And I have one from South Carolina, but I just haven’t gotten the official number yet. You went up against 250 of the best baseball players in the country, plus Canada, at that showcase. You said it’s the biggest you’ve ever been to. What was the experience like? The biggest difference is, when you look into the stands, it’s packed. And it’s not packed with parents — it’s packed with scouts from all over the nation. Every big-league team is sitting right behind home plate like, “All right, let me see what you’ve got.”

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How did you feel about that? At first, I was nervous. But once I ran the 60 and realized I’d just run the fastest 60 of my life, it took some pressure off. Like, “All right, it’s still just a game.”

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anything out in the Tampa area. What’s it going to take from a school to get you to commit there? I would rather stay in Florida to stay close to home, plus in-state tuition is way cheaper than out-of-state tuition. What do you want to major in? I’ve thought about business. I really want to focus on baseball. What’s been your favorite moment of your high school career, on or off the field? Definitely hitting a home run against Durant this season, to put us up by three runs in the fifth inning. It was our first game at Plant City. I remember being on deck and looking at the stands, and it was packed. I’ve never seen a high school game that big. There were people just standing. I was like, “I’ve got to do be able to something in front of all these people. Everyone from Plant City is out here at this game right now.”

A little kid comes up to you and asks for advice on how to be a good ballplayer like you. What do you tell him? Work. It’s got to be a part of your lifestyle. It’s every day. There’s no, “I’ll take today off.” Everyone wants to make it to the big leagues, be on TV and make a bunch of money. None of those guys ever took a day off, unless they were sick or had family issues or something.

Is there any sport you haven’t played that you’ve always wanted to try? Football. I tried it when I was younger, like, 10 years old. We were running constantly, and I was like, “I like baseball. I don’t like football. Why am I running this much? I’ll go back to baseball.” When I came to high school and started going to football games, I was like, “Dang, I kind of miss it.”

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Robert Paxia taking over Plant City’s program. And, before anyone emails me to ask, I’m pretty positive I won’t have to record a hat trick and write about Mike Gottman leaving Durant this summer. About the Raiders’ big news: I don’t think the administration could have handled this situation any better. Those of you who read my column regularly know when coaching positions open up, I like to preach continuity whenever possible. If I were an athletic director and I had any inclination that someone within a program could do just as well as an outsider, I’d take a chance on the man or woman that’s already built a relationship with the athletes. In Crest’s case, I get why they went with Hawn. Sometimes a program really does need a shakeup. But Plant City had the opposite

2015-16 season as Crest did, and bringing in a new coach could have led to a larger regression than anyone involved would have liked. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I had a sit-down with Paxia in the school’s weight room to get to know him, and I’d say the team’s in good hands. He may be a first-time head coach, but he has a much better setup than most in his position do. With Paxia, offensive players will get to play in the same offense for consecutive years — something that hasn’t happened since before I came to Plant City. Just as former head coach Greg Meyer did with the defense in 2015, Paxia will still call the offense this year. Since the rest of the staff is staying, we can probably expect the defensive schemes and playcalling to look similar to last year’s. Meyer’s expertise in that area will be replaced by that of several coaches — something that had yet to be directly

assigned, as of my interview with Paxia. Long story short, in my opinion, Raider fans shouldn’t be worried for the future. The only part that’s unfortunate is the loss of Meyer. Few things are worse than being forced to stop doing something you truly love, even if it’s only temporary, and I think anyone who’s ever talked football with him could tell how much he loved coaching the Raiders. Meyer did tell me he hopes to coach again, once he gets the allclear from his doctor. As for Paxia’s X’s and O’s, I’m going to have to save those words for another time. Specifically, I’ll get more into that in the 2016 Football Guide, which comes out next month at the start of the football regular season. Contact Justin Kline at jkline@ plantcityobserver.com.

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July in Florida is hot and sunny. Time for adults and kids to enjoy having fun outside. Here are some safety tips:

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■ Adults should check for hot surfaces on the playground equipment before kids play. ■ Drink lots of water all day, even if you’re not thirsty. ■ Take lots of rest breaks to cool down. ■ Exercise, run and play in shady areas. ■ Don’t wear heavy, dark-colored clothes. ■ Stay away from beehives and wasp nests. ■ If you feel too hot, tired or dizzy, get out of the sun right away and tell someone. ■ Choose a pair of sunglasses with a high UV rating. ■ Choose a broad spectrum sunblock with an SPF of 15 or higher. Read the label to know when to reapply and if the sunblock is waterproof. More summer safety tips: ■ Everyone should wash their hands frequently throughout the day, particularly after using the bathroom and always before eating.

Back-to-School Physicals and Immunizations In conjunction with the Hillsborough County Back-to-School Coalition, our Community Health department will offer free school physicals for Florida students in grades kindergarten to 12, and free required school immunizations for Medicaid or uninsured children in grades kindergarten to 12. Screenings include vision, blood pressure and height/weight. An immunization record is required to receive shots. No sports or Head Start physicals. Registration is required: (813) 443-3048 Saturday, July 16, 9am–1pm Swindle Medical Arts Center 1601 W. Timberland Drive, Plant City Cost: Free

■ Be sure you know where your kids are, who they’re with, and what they’re doing when they’re out of your sight.

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■ Check babysitters’ or caregivers’ references thoroughly. ■ Insist that your kids wear a helmet when riding bicycles or skateboards, or when wearing inline skates. Be sure they are familiar with the rules of the road before letting them ride without supervision.

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