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YOUR TOWN Road Work Two road projects have been accepted as part of the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Transportation Improvement Program for fiscal years 2017 through 2021. Work will be done to State Road 39 South, and U.S. Highway 92 from Park Road to County Line Road will be widened. The funding for the State Road 39 South is $700,000, and funding for U.S. Highway 92 is $1.8 million. The Transportation Improvement Program contains over $1.8 billion in transportation projects over the next five years and documents metropolitan priorities funded through state and federal sources. Sam Allen Road widening from State Road 39 to Park Road was a metropolitan priority in previous years and is also funded through the Transportation Improvement Program.

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Dee Dee Wheeler Sgt. Al Van Duyne, Plant City Police Department Chief Ed Duncan and Deanna Hurley pose in front of the PCPD. In light of the recent police shootings, the women will be hosting free photo sessions for officers and their families.

BLUEBLOODS Two local photographers are using their talents to honor law enforcement officers and their families by offering free photo shoots. EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER

ive police officers were

of the World, the Plant City Police

killed in Dallas, Texas,

Department has taken to social

Thursday, July 7, during an

media to show its gratitude for the

Graduate

attack by a gunman who left seven

baked goods, food, flowers and

more officers injured and two ci-

handmade cards brought in by ap-

vilians wounded.

preciative residents.

On Friday, July 22, Bruton Memorial Library Director Tonda Morris graduated from the Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute in Tallahassee. The institute is administered by the Florida Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services. The primary goal of the institute is to assist in preparing library leaders to provide the highest quality library services to the citizens of Florida.

Ten days later, three law en-

Two local photographers are

forcement officers in Baton Rouge,

taking their appreciation one step

Louisiana were killed by another

further. In August and December,

gunman.

photographers Dee Dee Davidson

Around the nation, citizens have

Wheeler and Deanna Hurley will

gone out of their way to show sup-

offer free portraits for law enforce-

port for law enforcement officers.

ment officers and their families.

In the Winter Strawberry Capital

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BATTER UP

Five tumors have one community united Brandon Farms strawberry grower Joe Gude was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme. A fundraiser for the family will be held Saturday, July 30. EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER

On Monday, July 25, the Gude family home on Sydney Road was quiet. Two-month-old Piper Mae was cradled carefully in mother Lindsey Pope Gude’s arms. Lindsey Pope Gude stepped quietly from the family room to the bedroom. She snuck past her husband, Brandon Farms Owner Joe Gude. He was sleeping in a recliner in front of the television. It had been a long morning. It had been a long few months. On a wall outside of the bedroom, the couple’s wedding photos were hanging: one of Lindsey Pope Gude and Joe Gude outdoors in the dusk, posing against an antique Chevrolet; one of the newlyweds in a happy embrace. Under an adjacent wall, a wheelchair sat at the ready. Lindsey Pope Gude crossed into the bedroom, easing into an armchair

with Piper and a bottle. Piper was born Thursday, May 26, at Brandon Regional Hospital. It wasn’t the family’s first hospital visit. One day earlier, Joe Gude had a biopsy. Five tumors were on the right side of his brain, leaving the left side of his body paralyzed. The official diagnosis came two weeks later, on Thursday, June 9: glioblastoma multiforme, tumors that can affect the brain or spine. The cancer is rare. There’s fewer than 200,000 cases each year in the United States. Treatment is severe. Joe Gude, 46, gets five days of radiation six weeks at a time, combined with taking a chemotherapy pill every morning. “We’re just waiting for September to know what our next step is,” Lindsey Pope Gude said. “I’m a huge Christian. I have faith. I know He holds our tomorrow.” SEE GUDE PAGE 8

All Stars go to Tournament of State Champions. PAGE 12

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Gude Family Courtesy

Joe Gude and Lindsey Pope Gude with Faith, 19, and Ashlyn, 16, after the birth of Piper, the newest member of the family.

It’s been two years since the rallies have been held. But they’ll be taking over downtown again. Find out when on PAGE 8

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“I have dedicated a large portion of my career to improving the fire service and making a dangerous profession as safe as possible for those that serve. I have also worked hard to make fire safety a priority for the citizens we serve. I have done much of this work through the Florida Fire Chiefs Association.” — Dan Azzariti, Plant City Fire Rescue chief, on

WEEK OF JULY 29, 2016

his installation as the new president of the Florida Fire Chiefs Association

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By the Numbers

number of dogs rescued from a house fire on Cork Road Thursday, July 21

number of employees PTR Baler and Compactor may hire after relocating to Reece Road in Plant City

$145,735

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amount of a winning bid to replace the roof of the Bruton Memorial Library

Plant City Fire Rescue responded to a truck that flipped on Interstate 4 and spilled sand onto the road Wednesday, July 20. The truck flipped on the Park Road westbound overpass. There were no injuries but two of the three westbound lanes were blocked.

approximate number of homes in the southeast part of Plant City that contain high arsenic levels

$70,000

Teen killed in crash One teenager is dead and another has life-threatening injuries after the car they were in struck a tree Saturday, July 23. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Dylan Pulaski, 17, was speeding north on Cooper Road with Cordasha Hutchinson, 17, in the passenger’s seat. The 2007 gold Chevrolet Suburban they were in went off the east side of the road, south of Knights Griffin Road West, and hit a tree. Hutchinson died at the scene, deputies said. Authorities flew Pulaski to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

amount of a grant Plant City Fire Rescue will use to buy four defibrillators

lant City High School class of 1966

Lodge; a reunion banquet Saturday, June

held its 50-year class reunion.

11, at Lone Palm Golf and Country Club;

About 150 people attended the event.

and a farewell breakfast Sunday, June 12.

The itinerary included a meet and greet

Attendees came from as far as Switzer-

Friday, June 10, at the Plant City Elks

land.

Elected On Thursday, July 14, the Plant City Bruton Memorial Library Board held its elections. Jim Chancey was re-elected chair; Tom Thoeni was re-elected vice-chair; and Cassandra Banning was elected secretary.

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VOTING 411

Polls open Tuesday, Aug. 30. Plant City is located in Precinct 751, and the listed polling place is GracePoint Church, 1107 Charlie Griffin Rd. For information on which forms of identification are accepted, voting procedures and more, visit ow.ly/PnTB302mCrf.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, DISTRICT 7 HOW WILL YOU IMPACT THE DISTRICT'S BUDGET PROCESS?

wo forums were held by the Plant City Area Democrats Club and Improvement League of Plant City for candidates running for the Hillsborough County School Board and democrat candidates for Hillsborough County Commission and clerk of the Circuit Court. The school board forum was Thursday, July 14, and concentrated on candidates running for the county-wide District 7 seat. The Commission and clerk of the Circuit Court forum was held Thursday, July 21. Commission candidates were those for District 6. The two forums came after a Tuesday, July 12, forum for county and circuit court judges. A recap of that forum can be found at PlantCityObserver. com. In addition to including the democratic candidates in the forum for this article, we caught up with republican candidates after the forum. See the full interviews at PlantCityObserver.com.

ABSENTEES

At the Thursday, July 14, public forum for Hillsborough County School Board District 7 seat, two candidates were absent. Joseph Caetano and Carlos Frontela did not attend, but the Plant City Times & Observer reached out to them for their input on questions asked that evening.

ALAN CLENDENIN A: Our responsibility is to provide oversight.

JOSEPH CAETANO Background: New York native; former United States Marine and police officer; former chair of the Florida State Board of Cosmetology; former member of the Tampa City Council Community: previous school board experience serving on a trade school board in Woburn, Massachusetts; current member of the Hillsborough Citizens Review Board Stances: calls for increased school board oversight of charter schools and improvements to state testing procedures; supports vocational programs

CARLOS FRONTELA Editors note: Carlos Frontela did not return calls to the Plant City Times & Observer. Information was gathered from his campaign website. Background: native Cuban; moved to Tampa in 2004 and put his children in Hillsborough County schools; owns a paralegal service business Stances: wants to increase graduation rates by working with local businesses to create internships; vows to repudiate any attempt for an expansion on gender expression in schools; supports anti-bullying initiatives; supports higher wages for teachers

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SNAPSHOT Background: Sanford native; worked 30 years as an air traffic controller; manager, instructor and investigator with the Federal Aviation Administration; two children attended Hillsborough County schools Community: Mentored troubled juveniles with law enforcement agencies; member of the Tampa Bay Committee for Foreign Relations, the Association of State Democratic Chairs, Federal Demonstration Partnership and the Democratic National Committee Stances: Disapproves of for-profit charter schools and standardized state testing; for nurturing early-childhood education programs; believes teachers should not be evaluated in a “one size fits all” manner; wants more active anti-bullying initiatives

STANLEY GRAY A: It concerns me greatly that we dipped into our reserves for an extended period of time and that nobody noticed. SNAPSHOT Background: St. Louis, Missouri, native; served in the United States Marine Corps; moved to Tampa in 2001 to establish his human resources firm Community: Member of the board of directors for the YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs and Hillsborough Kids; cochairperson for Tampa code enforcement board; founded On Track, a nonprofit to help children learn how to read Stances: Hopes to clean up corruption in charter schools; supports Early Childhood Intervention programs to boost graduation rates; against Best and Brightest program, which gives bonuses based on SAT scores; wants to get businesses involved in the curriculum

NORENE COPELAND MILLER A: I would be very active in making sure I follow the money. SNAPSHOT Background: 35 years of experience in public service; involved in the Hillsborough County’s Head Start program Community: Served on the Head Start Policy Council; awarded the Head Start Policy Council Leadership Award for advocating for children in open forums; awarded the Outstanding Citizenship Award Stances: Wants to get parents more engaged; give students safe, stimulating places to learn; calls for monthly budget meetings with CFO and staff, the details of which would be available to the public; believes in more oversight on charter schools; wants more vocational classes; supports more pay for teachers at alternative schools

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO IMPROVE?

ERIC SEIDEL A: I hope to improve customer service ... I've had a lot of people tell me they get frustrated when trying to do business with the clerk's office. They feel treated more like numbers than people. SNAPSHOT Background: Consumer lawyer; Hillsborough Clerk of Court's Value Adjustment Board; Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce; Hillsborough Bar; Riverview Chamber Community: Hands Across the Bay; Florida Bar; hosted the Ask-A-Lawyer program on FOX13 for 15 years Stances: For helping consumers of the clerk's office, improving services for filing and providing legal documents and improving the website with the use of videos and ease of access

KEVIN BECKNER A: One of the larger issues that that office faces is an employee morale problem. I will spend the first 12 to 18 months analyzing, working in the weeds with all of the employees and learning all of the different functions of the clerk’s office to make sure that we are matching talent with where we have people in place. SNAPSHOT Background: Two-term District 6 Hillsborough County Commissioner; certified financial planner for 16 years Community: Juvenile Justice Task Force; formed countywide violence prevention initiative; past president of Leadership Tampa Bay Stances: For moving technology forward, creating an integrated system of justice and a fairer, more efficient system while providing equal access to quality legal advice

PAT FRANK A: We have to continue to digitize documents … (I’ve got) to get the legislature to give us the funds to be able to do this job correctly. I have 50 electronic projects in motion right now. Last year, I received two statewide awards for the excellence of this office. SNAPSHOT Background: Clerk of Circuit Court; Hillsborough County School Board; Florida House of Representatives; Florida Senate; Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners; Chairman of Board of County Commission Community: Over 50 awards for public service and volunteer activities Stances: For getting adequate funding, continuing to digitize the office and reward employees/creating good morale

RANDY TOLER A: We need to have software to help us go in and manage budgets.

LYNN GRAY A: For a school board to not know how to read a budget ... it's very worrisome.

CATHY JAMES A: I think that we need to look all the way down to the school level.

SNAPSHOT Background: Seffner resident; has sold computer software for 12 years; 35 years of experience in the political field; ran for political office in Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in 2001 Community: Listed by the New York Times as a founder of the Green Party; advocate for special needs students Stances: Supports improvement of county’s special needs programs as he has an autistic son who has faced struggles with the county’s current programs; supports vocational, mentoring and early childhood development programs; supports putting more resources into the Head Start and VPK programs; suggests the use of an ombudsman to help schools solve bullying problems

SNAPSHOT Background: Teacher and department head for 26 years, 16 of which were spent in Hillsborough County; worked public, private and homeschooling fields; owns small business, Take… the First Step, in which she helps children and adults improve their physical fitness Community: Two-time Teacher of the Year award winner; Peer Facilitator of the Year Stances: Supports the concept of teaching literacy to children before they are enrolled in VPK programs; believes more mentoring programs are needed; believes state testing system is a student’s “nightmare”; calls for use of data to create wiser budget spending; believes schools must implement zero-tolerance policies to fight bullying

SNAPSHOT Background: Riverview resident; mother of a Middleton High 11th grader; 35 years of experience as an accountant Community: Treasurer and incoming president of Middleton High School’s PTSA; spent the past year and a half on the school board’s Citizen Advisory Committee Stances: Disapproves of for-profit charter schools; for better early childhood education programs; wants more active anti-bullying initiatives; believes schools need more programs to teach life skills, such as reading an apartment lease; believes state testing programs are hurting both teachers and students

DISTRICT 6 COUNTY COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES

WHAT ARE THE MAJOR ELEMENTS OF YOUR TRANSIT PLAN FOR THE COUNTY, AND HOW WOULD YOU PROPOSE WE PAY FOR IT?

TIM SCHOCK A: (I want to) fix our roads … That does not just mean widening those roads. It means installation of ... traffic signal systems. … We need to begin laying the foundation for what transportation is going to look like in the next 25 years. ... Implementing these solutions does not require a new tax. SNAPSHOT Background: Owner of Lightning Capital Consulting, Technology and Transportation systems; board member of Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Community: Coach for Tampa Bay Little League; volunteer for Metropolitan Ministries; founding member of Schools for Haiti Stances: For developing transportation solutions, promoting small businesses/ entrepreneurs and fiscal responsibility

JIM NORMAN A: I do not want to raise taxes. We should demand to be at the table for the (Seminole) gaming compact ... Our citizens should get direct benefit. SNAPSHOT Background: 15 years as a comptroller and legislative analyst for the Salvation Army; five-time Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners chairman; Tampa Sports Authority; Tourist Development Council; Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group Community: Helped create Ed Radice Park and University Community Center Stances: For caring for military veterans and their families, supporting youth and providing a good quality of life for citizens to raise a family

BRIAN WILLIS A: We need to be looking at an interconnected grid so that no matter where you are, you have an option for how you move around the county. … A sales tax referendum is the only option the legislature gives us to increase revenue.

JOHN DICKS A: The most logical way … is through the sales tax. But again, the County Commission this time spent three years and several million dollars and never even allowed us to vote on it. All of that’s got to change.

SNAPSHOT Background: Lawyer; four years on local government advisory committee Community: Co-founder of Connect Tampa Bay; Florida Museum of Photographic Arts board member; 2012-13 Development Council for The Spring of Tampa Bay; Human Rights Watch; 2014 Tampa Bay News Leader Council Fellow Stances: Wants to focus on transportation, equality and economic development/jobs

SNAPSHOT Background: Of counsel at Trinkle Law; three-term mayor of Plant City; blueberry farmer; Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council; Hillsborough County Council of Governments; Hillsborough County Tourist Development Council; Tampa Bay & Company; Florida League of Cities Community: Hillsborough Community College Board of Trustees; South Florida Baptist Hospital Board of Trustees Stances: Wants to focus on transportation, parks and recreation and public safety

PAT KEMP A: We need to extend our rail and look at our light rail. We need to really triple our bus service … and we really need to look at our land use. SNAPSHOT Background: Lawyer; solar panel sales; Democratic Party of Hillsborough County chair; chief aide to Congresswoman Kathy Castor Community: Conservation and legal chair of Tampa Bay Sierra Club; Environmental Caucus of Florida chair; past president of Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association; Tampa Crossroads for Veterans and Homeless Board Leadership Stances: Wants to focus on transit and transportation, smart growth, 100% Renewable Future by 2050 and supporting entrepreneurial businesses

REV. THOMAS SCOTT A: I propose we use the (Medicaid) tax without a referendum and use that money to move forward transportation. That way we don’t have to raise the tax, we use an existing tax that’s already there. SNAPSHOT Background: Reverend at 34th Street Church of God; former Board of County Commission commissioner and chairman Community: Started Affordable Housing Task Force; Aviation Authority; The Hillsborough Area Regional Transportation Authority; Feeding America Stances: Wants to focus on transportation, affordable housing, economic development/jobs

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Walden Lake to have trees removed STAFF WRITER

alden Lake residents who notice dead trees in the medians of the neighborhood will soon see those trees removed. For the last six months, the Walden Lake Community Association has been working with the City of Plant City to have dead trees along the medians removed. The medians are the property of the City of Plant City, and not of Walden Lake. Ray Page, chair of the association’s landscape committee, updated the WLCA at its monthly meeting Monday, July 18. “All of the medians are city property,” Page said. “We’ve talked to some of the department heads, and now they’re getting around to it. Right now, I would say on each one of the medians we have as many as three trees that need to come out. We did that with the city, we picked out the trees that are dying and need to be taken down. Usually (they) are decayed, and you can see the rotting limbs.” Yellow ribbons have been tied around the decaying trees to show which ones need to be removed. The majority of the medians are found from Timberlane Drive to Trapnell Road and from Turkey Creek to Mud Lake roads. The City of Plant City also is responsible for the trees in the medians on Griffin Boulevard.

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The WLCA allotted $50,000 in its budget for legal fees this year to be used in the legal battle against Visions Golf LLC. To date, the WLCA has spent $46,900 of the funds. “We are a little bit under but we have a long way to go,” WLCA Treasurer Heather Updike said. “It will go over, but by how much I have no idea. But that’s what was budgeted. As far as next year goes, that’s something we will have to work on in the budget process.”

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“Walden Lake takes care of all of the common ground with 2.2 million gallons of water per month,” Page said. The City of Plant City will be removing the trees once a week on Mondays, usually early in the morning. The City also will be responsible for moving the related debris. The WLCA has asked the city to help in removing debris from other trees. “We’ve asked the city for a little bit of help in taking away the debris ... because of our cost,” Page said. “When we take it away, a dumpster is costing us $400 per dump. With the community getting old, there’s a lot of old trees.” Page said the WLCA has been spending between $800 to $1,200 per month for a dumpster. Those funds come out of the WLCA’s landscape budget. The summer can bring about added costs with summer storms. Eventually, the community plans to replace the trees that are removed. “We will have to probably look at replanting those trees ourselves,” Page said. “We’ll buy new trees and replace those in time. We have a lot of tree work that needs to be done to bring this community up to date.” Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.

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JOURNEY JUSTICE 600 block of Coronet Road. Stolen vehicle: Officers met with complainant, who reported his or her tan 2010 Dodge Journey SUV had been stolen by unknown suspect(s). The vehicle was recovered on South Alexander Street Monday, July 18. LOWEST PRICES 2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Retail theft: Officer met with loss prevention, who reported a theft. GRAB AND GO 2100 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Robbery by sudden snatching: Officers met at store with complainant, who reported a robbery.

who had been caught shoplifting. One woman was arrested for petit theft and the other for grand theft and providing a false name to a law enforcement officer.

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ELECTRONIC BOOK 300 block of West McLendon Street. Petit theft: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) stole his phone at a library.

STOPPED FOR A BITE 2300 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Grand theft: Officer responded to restaurant and met with the complainant, who reported a Stihl weed eater was taken from his lawn trailer.

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FAST FOOD, FAST CASH 2300 block of North Park Road. Grand theft: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) stole $1,000 from his fast food restaurant.

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DRINKING AND MOWING South Frontage Road/North Maryland Avenue. DUI: Officer conducted a traffic stop on a lawnmower, which had been swerving in the roadway. The woman driving the lawnmower was arrested.

DROPPED CALL 600 block of East Alexander Street. Criminal mischief: Officer met with complainant, who stated that, during an argument, her son broke a cell phone she had given him to use. The phone was valued at $300. Complainant declined to press charges and signed a waiver of prosecution.

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LOST IN SPACE 2200 block of North Park Road. Theft: Officers met with complainant, who said her Samsung Galaxy Prime cell phone had been taken.

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The family has shut down the farm, known for growing strawberries, peppers and cucumbers, for the year. With Lindsey Pope Gude as a stayat-home-mom to Piper and full-time caretaker to Joe Gude, the family’s only source of income has halted. “That was his life,” Lindsey Pope Gude said. “It kills him not being able to farm this year.” The community has stepped in to help. The family’s church, First Free Will Baptist Church of Tampa, has been bringing meals to the Gude household daily. “We haven’t cooked a meal since May 18,” Lindsey Pope Gude said. “Our church family’s been bringing dinner every night for us.” Friends, acquaintances and strangers have dropped checks, cash, encouraging notes and gift cards into the family’s mailbox. Both Lindsey Pope Gude’s parents and Joe Gude’s brothers have stepped in to help care

for Joe Gude and Piper. Lindsey Pope Gude’s brother, Kevin Pope, joined forces with family friends Mike Perry, Dennis Carlton Jr. and Jimmy Aldridge to plan a fundraiser lunch for the family. It will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 30, in the Charlie Grimes Family Agricultural Center at the Florida Strawberry Fairgrounds. The festival donated the grounds for the event. With help from a huge team of volunteers, nearly 1,000 tickets have been sold for the event so far. For $12, attendees can enjoy a catered barbecue lunch. Raffle and silent auction items also will be available, including a signed Luke Bryan guitar, a Remington shotgun and Yeti tumblers. All proceeds go to the family. A separate GoFundMe account set up for the family has raised nearly $13,000. “(My reaction was) that I don’t deserve it,” Lindsey Pope Gude said. “We receive stuff every day in the mail. All of that is a huge help right now. You don’t realize how many friends and people love you until something like this happens.” Lindsey Pope Gude is going to the event. Joe Gude plans to stop by, provided that he feels well enough that day. “You wouldn’t know he was sick, except his left side is paralyzed,” Lindsey Pope Gude said. “He always just says, ‘God’s got this.’ ... He performs miracles every day. We’re praying that He’ll give us one of those miracles.” Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.

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“It was a really neat environment.” — Glenn Nicholson, on past food truck rallies

various vendors for events. Blasco started Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally over a decade ago after developing a love for the diverse local tastes of Tampa. Nicholson hopes the recurring food truck rallies will once again be a success in Plant City. “We’re planning right now,” Nicholson said. “(They should be) recurring the last Friday of every month.” Once brought back, the food truck rallies will continue to take place in Historic Downtown. With the approval of the City of Plant City, organizers can start booking food trucks. The event is expected to kick off Friday, Sept. 30, with at least nine food trucks and vendors present at the first rally. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.

WHO’S RUNNING THE SHOW? Bringing food truck rallies back to Plant City is just one of the efforts by Plant City Main Street to improve Downtown and Midtown. The following business owners and community leaders serve on the board: Patricia Rogers, PAR Interiors, president/chairman Bennie Lubrano, Robert A. Willaford Train Museum, vice president Lizzette Sarria, On-Site Accounting, treasurer Cassandra Banning, secretary Darcy Stottlemyer, All-A-Bloom Florist Glenn Nicholson, Neumeisters Candy Shoppe Dave Schultz, Plant City Mercantile Brian West, Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Jake Austin, Economic Development Corp. Mike Herr, city manager, ex officio Shelby Bender, East Hillsborough Historical Society Yvonne Fry, Fryed Egg Productions Frank Trunzo, Krazy Kup Shelly Drummond, Plant City Arts Council Kat DeRosa, Big Dog’s Patio

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In August, Hurley will host 15-minute photo sessions for officers and their families — including their K9 units — at Fox Squirrel Ranch. For the event, the venue has waived the rental fee. “The Futch family is working hard to prepare for the Fox Squirrel Corn Maze opening in October, but they graciously allowed us to use their ranch for these photos,” Hurley said. “The Futch family supports law enforcement and are happy to participate in this event.” An additional photo session will be held in the front yard of the Florida

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While Hurley’s sessions will take place during the summer, Wheeler will host her session closer to Christmas. Her police family photo event will be Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Hillsborough County fairgrounds, located in Dover. The sessions are first come, first serve, but Southside Farm Supply will provide officers and their families with a hot lunch while they wait. “I’m doing it all day,” Wheeler said. “It’s also open to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation officers and retired officers.” Like Hurley, Wheeler is requiring a badge or form of law enforcement identification for the shoot. She, too, will offer one digital download free to officers and their families, with extra photos being offered at a discounted price. To help things run as smoothly as possible, Wheeler’s daughter, Melissa Sampson, and daughter-in-law, Ashley Wheeler, will be helping her during the all-day shoot. “My kids went to school with (Hillsborough County Sheriff) David Gee’s children,” Wheeler said. “(His kids) have both sent me messages thanking me.” Both women have received positive feedback on social media. “Moms of officers have also reached out thanking me,” Wheeler said. “It might die down before then, so I’ll have to pump it back up. There’s been lots of great feedback.”

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Though Deanna Hurley, the owner of Deanna Hurley Photography, and Dee Dee Wheeler, the owner of Berry Sweet Memories by Dee Dee, got the idea to do free portraits for police officers and their families around the same time, it was another photographer who originally came up with the concept. Sarah Ledford, of Idaho-based ShutterHappy Photography, created and promoted the idea on her Facebook page Sunday, July 17, with #FreePhotosForPoliceFamilies. She challenged other photographers around the United States to do the same. Wheeler and Hurley, both fans of Ledford’s work, jumped on board. “(Officers) are there to protect us and help us,” Wheeler said. “They don’t know each day what they’re going to be faced with. I think this is a passion for them, or they wouldn’t do it. I know there’s bad apples in every occupation, but the majority of them are there to do good. We need to support them.” Hurley agreed. For her, doing the portraits was a way for the spouses and children of law enforcement officers to have a token of comfort, especially during difficult times. “I’m constantly thinking about spouses and kids having to send (officers) to work every day,” Hurley said. “I feel like the photos are more for the families than the officers.” With the recent nationwide shootings targeted at police officers, Wheeler and Hurley saw the opportunity as a way to put their talents to a greater use. “It was a tangible way to express what we’ve been feeling for weeks,” Hurley said. “We can use our talents to help them.”

Strawberry Growers Association, also in August. Both photo sessions will have trees as a backdrop. Hurley’s sessions are open to all law enforcement officers, not just those located in Plant City. “If you’re law enforcement, this is for you,” Hurley said. For safety reasons, she’s keeping the date confidential. The date will be provided to families who register for the event. A badge or form of officer identification is required for the event. Hurley will provide officers and their families with one free digital portrait, which can be downloaded and printed by the family. Additional photos will be offered at a discounted print price. In the future, Hurley will offer a discount for officers and their families who sign up for a full onehour session. “It’s rewarding the helpers,” Hurley said. “It’s looking for the helpers and thanking them.”

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YMCA BEST SUMMER EVER CAMP 2016 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays until Friday, Aug. 5, at the Plant City Family YMCA, 1507 YMCA Place. Traditional day camp and Campers in Leadership training are eight-week programs. Children ages 5 to 12 can register for day camp, while children ages 13 to 14 can do leadership training. Plant City Select Members can register for $135 per week, while non-members can do so for $155. For more information, call (813) 757-6677 or register online at TampaYMCA.org. HELLO, DOLLY! Friday, July 29, and Saturday, July 30; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Plant City Entertainment, 101 N. Thomas St. Victorian-era matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi arrives in New York to pair up friends and find love herself. PCEShows.com.

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at The Way Church of Lithia, 6627 Lithia Pinecrest Road. There will be free school supplies and backpacks, games, food, haircut vouchers and more. Entertainment by Fritzy Brothers at 10:30 a.m. FUNDRAISER FOR BRANDON FARMS STRAWBERRY GROWER JOE GUDE 4 p.m., Saturday, July 30, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds, 2508 Oak Ave. The cost is $12 for a barbecue lunch. Joe Gude has five brain tumors. The profits from the fundraiser will go to help the family.

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ROBERT GAIL DIXON ROBERT GAIL DIXON, 73, OF PLANT CITY, DIED JULY 1, 2016. He was born in Tampa on Oct. 12, 1942. He was a longtime member of Turkey Creek First Baptist Church and was retired from the phosphate industry. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Faye Kendrick Dixon; sons, Steve Dixon (Cindy), of China Grove, North Carolina, and John Dixon (Cherie), of Plant City; grandchildren, Jason, Krysta, Kyle, Logan and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Levi, Jacob, Adelyn, Parker and Avalon; aunts, Avis Thomas and Dot Thomas; and many other cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends. A celebration of life was held July 7, at Turkey Creek First Baptist Church in Plant City. Committal followed at Turkey Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

KEITH EATMAN KEITH EATMAN, 51, OF PLANT CITY, DIED JULY 9, 2016. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Plant City. He loved his family, and he enjoyed tinkering, chemistry, computers and photography. He is survived by his parents, Susan K. Eatman, of Plant City, and Wayne L. Eatman (Patricia), of Ocala; brother, Chris Eatman (Michelle), of Ocala; and nieces, Savanna Eatman and Bayleigh Eatman. A celebration of life was held July 16, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

GERELINE FLOWERS GERELINE FLOWERS, 96, OF QUITMAN, DIED SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2016, AT HER HOME. She was born Sept. 15, 1919, to the late Joseph William Youmans and Saviner Milton Youmans. She retired as an LPN and was a member of Quitman First Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Gereline Selph, of Quitman, and Toinette Welch (John), of Alabama; grandchildren, Aimee Bass Carroll (Jamie), of Madison, Ashley Bass (Beth), of Tallahassee, Casey Welch (Lissa), of Louisiana, Craig Welch (Kate) of Virginia, Bill Martin (Tina) of Alaska, Cator Martin, of

Texas, Robert Martin, of Texas, and Cynthia Buell, of Texas; 20 greatgrandchildren; four great-greatgrandchildren; brothers, Waldo H. Youmans (Dixie), of Plant City, and Emory A. Youmans (Milda), of Texas; sister, Mary Griffin, of Gainesville; and sister-in-law, Mattie Lee Youmans, of Plant City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Flowers; son, Winston Martin; great-grandchild, Brandon; brother, Linton W. Youmans; and sisters, Leona Hammock Miley, Toinette Sowell, Wyzette Griffin, Dora Carmichael and Jo Perra. A funeral service was held July 9, at Quitman First Baptist Church. Interment followed at Columbia Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at MaxwellMillerFuneralHome.com.

She is survived by her sons, Walton Godwin (Debbie), Frank Godwin (Brenda Kay), Dennis Godwin and Daniel Godwin (Wendy); daughters, Debra Nester (Marvin), Dora Strickland (Johnny), Wanda Dunn (Marlin) and Sharon Starling (Carrol); 12 grandchildren; 23 greatgrandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Murrel O. Godwin; and her siblings. A funeral service was held July 9, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home and Event Center in Plant City. Pastor Alvin Livingston officiated. Burial followed at First Baptist Dover Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.

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JOHN L. FLOWERS, 74, OF PLANT CITY, DIED JULY 11, 2016, He worked with UPS for 25 years as a driver and later as a supervisor. He was a member of Faith Lighthouse Church and a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed sports and served as a youth football league assistant coach for over 30 years with the Pinecrest Pilots and the Antioch Redskins. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Geraldine “Gerri”; daughters, Melissa Jenkins and Sharon Ann Flowers; granddaughter, Makayla Jenkins; brothers, Leo Maddox (Gracie) and Ervin Flowers (Melanie); and sisters, Jeanette Smith, Geneva Guevara and Marlene Hall. A funeral service was held July 15, at Plant City Assembly of God. Pastor Braddock officiated. Interment followed at Mt. Enon Cemetery in Plant City. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.

STEVEN PATRICK GREGORY SR., 70, OF PLANT CITY, DIED JULY 13, 2016. He was born in Marion, Indiana, July 21, 1945. He was a veteran of the United Stats Army and was a lifetime cowboy. He was a great father and husband and a natural-born leader. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Shirley Gregory; children, Steven Patrick Gregory Jr., of Plant City, Peggy Hartman, of Melbourne, Lena Baxter, of Dover, Douglas Peters, of Plant City and Lorie Smith, of Dover; mother, Opal May Gregory, of Riverview; brother, Thomas Gregory, of Riverview; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four sisters. A celebration of life was held July 20, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

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ANNIE JEWELL GODWIN, 90, DIED JULY 5, 2016, IN PLANT CITY. She was born in Pisgah, Alabama, to John and Edna (Garren) Peek and moved to Florida over 70 years ago. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church in Plant City. She loved quilting, fishing, working in her yard, cooking and helping others. She will be missed.

BETTY JANE HUDSON KIMBER, 92, OF PLANT CITY, DIED JULY 15, 2016. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Wesley and Eva (Watkins) Hudson. She earned a Ph.D. and was head of a laboratory for the American Red Cross. She will be missed dearly by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kimber.

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PATRICIA “PAT” BROCK LONG PATRICIA “PAT” BROCK LONG, 62, OF PLANT CITY, DIED JULY 14, 2016. She was a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Rick Long; children, Christopher Gary, Matthew Long and Christin Long; mother, Wanda Brock; siblings, Larry Brock (Jerrie), Jack Brock (Sheryl) and Sheila Young (Lamar); and granddaughter, Rachel. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Brock; and brother, Keith Brock. A celebration of life was held July 18, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City. Committal followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens in Plant City. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

GRANVILLE OLAN SPRINGFIELD GRANVILLE OLAN SPRINGFIELD, 76, DIED JUNE 30, 2016. He was of the Christian faith. He loved fishing, woodworking and fishing some more, especially with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Annie Josephine Springfield; sons, Ronald Springfield (Donna), Doyle Springfield (Mirtza) and Donald Springfield (Candy); daughter, Dana Wilson (Wes); brother, Roy Springfield; sisters, Louise Wright and Sharon Springfield; eight grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother; and sister. A funeral service was held July 6, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home and Event Center in Plant City.

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DONALD ALFRED VAUGHAN DONALD ALFRED VAUGHAN, 78, OF PLANT CITY, DIED JULY 3, 2016, IN FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA. A native of Nitro, West Virginia and raised in Majestic, Kentucky, he was the son of the late John and Gwendolyn Goble Vaughan. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and retired from the Army National Guard as a CW3. He was also retired from teaching in the public school system after 25 years. He was a loving, giving man who idolized his grandchildren, especially his great-grandchildren. He and his wife loved to travel, spending much of their time annually in North Carolina. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Juanita Singletary Vaughan; stepchildren, Charlene Doehring (William) and Joseph Robinson; sister Karen Plank (Al); brothers, Glen Allison (Judy) and Ernie Allison (Murlena); grandchildren, Cody Shelton (Ami); and great-grandchildren, Andrew Shelton (Ariel), John Phillip Shelton, Sarah Shelton, Benjamin Shelton, Tristan, Brylie and Finley; and sister-in-law, Edna Vaughan. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Ronald Goble Vaughan; father, Hurchell Allison (Ethel); and brother, Clay Allison. A funeral service was held July 13, at Haught Funeral Home in Plant City. Interment will be held with military honors at Florida National Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.

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SPORTS Do you have a good Sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com or tweet us at @PCTOSports.

Special Olympics seasons starting

Hillsborough County’s Special Olympics teams are rolling into the summer and fall seasons with bowling, softball and swimming. Plant City teams are hitting the practice fields to get ready for upcoming county competitions, which will be held in August and September: BOWLING Saturday, Sept. 24, at Brandon Crossroads Bowl, 609 Crater Lane, Tampa SOFTBALL Saturday, Sept. 10, at Plant High School, 2415 S. Himes Ave., Tampa SWIMMING Saturday, Aug. 20, at Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center, 405 Beverly Blvd., Brandon

Crest takes third at UCA camp championships

Strawberry Crest’s cheerleading team had a good showing at the 2016 UCA Cheer Camp. The team participated in the Orlando-based camp from Wednesday, July 20, to Sunday, July 24. The camp, which held events at the University of Central Florida’s basketball arena, featured dozens of programs from around the state. Crest earned two gold superior ribbons, one blue superior ribbon and, in the camp championship tournament, third place overall.

Pate competes in USTA clay court tourney Plant City resident Maggie Pate recently played in the USTA National Clay Court Championships, held from Sunday, July 17, through Sunday, July 24, and finished with a 3-2 record. Pate started with a 6-0, 6-3 win over Isabella Dunlap in the round of 256 but was then sent to the consolation bracket with a 6-2, 7-5 loss to Carly Cohen. She picked up a 6-3, 6-2 win over Francesca Karman in the second round of consolation play and then qualified for the third round with a 2-6, 7-5, 10-6 win over Callie Creath. Pate then lost her thirdround match, 6-1, 6-4, to Christina Hand. Pate will compete in San Diego, California, at the USTA National Hard Court Championships, which will be held from Saturday, Aug. 6, through Sunday, Aug. 14.

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ZACH ATTACK The Plant City Family YMCA has hired a new executive director: Zach Hilferding. JUSTIN KLINE SPORTS EDITOR

Although it’s only been a week and one half, the Plant City Family YMCA is already feeling Zach Hilferding’s energy. The new executive director, who officially started Monday, July 18, has been fired up since his return to the YMCA organization. Hilferding’s tenure began with a four-day trip to a national assembly in Kansas City, Missouri, and he’s returned with plenty of hopes and dreams for the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World. PASSION FOR ATHLETICS

Hilferding, a Bradenton native, came up through Bradenton Christian

School, where he starred in basketball and track and field. He was named Manatee County Athlete of the Year in 1997, his senior year of high school, and accepted a scholarship offer to play basketball at Manatee Community College for two years. After MCC, Hilferding transferred to the University of Florida and joined the Gators’ practice squad for one season. He graduated with a degree in physical education and a minor in psychology. He met his wife, Jillien, while working at a restaurant for four months after graduation. It was then that Hilferding began his YMCA career, joining the Manatee Family YMCA’s fitness floor staff and providing personal training and group instruction services. During his year and one half there, he also moved up

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to roles as gym supervisor and sports and fitness director. He took his first break from the Y to work at a nearby Gold’s Gym, first as a director of personal training and then as a general manager. Two years later, he found himself bartending and proSEE YMCA PAGE 13

HEADS OF STATE Plant City Little League 9-10 A All-Stars used a stellar playoff run to get to the Tournament of State Champions in Greenville, North Carolina. JUSTIN KLINE SPORTS EDITOR

Through the district and state championships, Plant City Little League 9-10 A All-Stars athletes’ jerseys read, “Plant City.” After cruising through the playoffs, their jerseys read, “Florida.” The A team won the state championship Sunday, July 17. The win vaulted the team into the Tournament of State Champions in Greenville, North Carolina, which was held Saturday, July 23, through Wednesday, July 27. The Plant City boys were pitted against some of the top competition from the South, batting squads from Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Plant City placed third overall. GETTING THERE

At the beginning of All-Stars season, 10 games stood between the Plant City boys and their ticket to Greenville. Using its deep pitching rotation and power at the plate, Plant City swept the competition. The boys scored 136 total runs, and five players — Chase Mobley, Blaine Rowland, Anthony Palestrini, Adan Longoria and Deven Gonzalez — combined to sock 22 home runs out of the parks. “Our lineup was very strong from top to bottom,” Manager Mike Palestrini said. “Any batter that came up, we knew he could get a hit at any point in time … if you can have your batters at seven, eight and nine getting big hits for you, that makes your team really tough to stop.” The team gave up just eight runs over those 10 games. “Our pitching was excellent,” Mike Palestrini said. “We have a lot of pitchers. We probably had, I think, a deeper pitching staff than any team we faced.” The Saturday, July 17, championship game pitted Plant City against Mer-

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ritt Island, which got out-pitched and took a 12-2 loss. “We used seven pitchers in the state tournament, and we went into the championship game with all but one of them available,” Mike Palestrini said. “(Merritt Island), their top five pitchers were not available because they had used them too much during the week.” GREENVILLE

For some of the boys, the Tournament of State Champions was a new experience. For many of the boys, and Mike Palestrini, it was a return trip. Mike Palestrini guided a team to Greenville last year, and the trip gave him and the returning payers an idea of what kind of competition to expect going in. “Based on what we saw last year, I think that the level of competition you see in Greenville, from the top teams, is probably a little bit stronger than you would see from the best teams in the state of Florida,” he said. “But there are some states that don’t have as strong of a team.” Last year, Mike Palestrini’s squad played well enough to take third place

in the tournament. This year, the team started off well, winning its opening game against North Carolina by a score of 8-4. It then won its Sunday, July 24, game, 18-4, over South Carolina but took a 15-1 loss to Virginia in the Monday, July 25, game. “We pitched really good,” Anthony Palestrini said. “Our team did really good.” On Tuesday, July 26, Plant City was knocked out of the tournament by South Carolina, taking a 2-1 loss that gave the local boys another thirdplace finish. “We were a good team, and they were a good team,” Gonzalez said. “It was like looking in the mirror.” The team finished its playoff run with a 163-33 run differential, 166 total hits and 28 home runs. Although it didn’t improve upon last year’s finish, the team left Greenville with heads held high. “I’m just glad the whole team got to experience this once-in-a-lifetime thing,” Colby Brewington said.

Sports I’d like to see in the 2020 Olympics Although the Summer Games offer plenty to watch, Sports Editor Justin Kline would like to see some other offerings in the future.

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Even with all the bad press surrounding this year’s Summer Olympics in Rio, it looks as though the games will go on as scheduled. And, like many around the world, I’ll be tuned in starting Friday, Aug. 5. There’s no doubt that the Summer Olympics have given us great moments in the past, such as the

1992 “Dream Team” basketball run, wrestler Rulon Gardner snapping Aleksandr Karelin’s 13-year win streak in 2000 and a pair of stellar performances in 2008 from runner Usain Bolt and swimmer Michael Phelps. And, as you’d see upon checking a schedule, there are also a lot of

The 9-10 A team made it far by playing great baseball and having fun.

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sports to be played that don’t really make for the most compelling television (canoeing, I’m looking at you). There are plenty of sports out there that would be great fits for future Olympics, and I can name several that I’d like to see sooner than later. BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL

This isn’t so much about adding something new as it is about bringing something back. Both were removed in 2008, and both have been fighting to get back in since.

In my past coverage of the Plant City-based International Softball Federation, I had heard Tokyo 2020 was the target for the sport’s soonest possible return. There’s nothing wrong with the World Baseball Classic, an event that gets plenty of eyes glued to television sets. The Olympics is the next logical step from that, putting baseball (and softball) on an even bigger international stage. And, even though too many people believe baseball is more boring than watching paint dry, I’m sure the stakes at the Olympics would change some minds for one summer. SEE KLINE PAGE 13

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The inclusion of snowboarding in the Winter Olympics has proven to be a popular decision, especially among younger viewers. Why not take a similar step with wakeboarding? It wouldn’t require most landlocked cities and countries to build any new buildings or arenas, as it could be held on any lake with enough room on land to seat an audience. All you need are some ramps and rails, and you’re good to go. While wakeboarding is popular all over the world, especially in Florida,

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viding personal training at the RitzCarlton. While at the Ritz-Carlton, Hilferding took a job as a sports coordinator at the Sarasota YMCA. He moved up to sports director, juggling those duties with his bartending job. “Busiest year of my life,” Hilferding said. “And that was prior to being married and prior to having kids.” At the Sarasota Y, Hilferding said he oversaw a facility with over 7,000 sports participants, hosting 12 leagues per season. He oversaw four branches in Sarasota and Hardee counties and got involved with numerous club sports. He partnered with Manatee County schools and the Parks and Recreation Department to provide additional facilities for this reason. “Most of it was driven towards the youth,” Hilferding said. “We wanted to fight youth obesity, provide them a safe place to come and have fun in a non-competitive environment — that’s what the YMCA stands for — and, three, to bring families together that, maybe, traditionally, didn’t hang out with each other.” He also volunteered his time as national basketball director for the YMCA of USA and with the European Alliance of YMCAs, specifically the branch in Kiev, Ukraine. In 2011, he took his second break from the YMCA to manage international shipping and parking companies. He returned to the recreation scene

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Unlike wakeboarding, skateboarding already has the worldwide presence that would put butts in seats and eyes on TVs. It blew up when I was younger, thanks to a guy named Tony Hawk, and hasn’t stopped growing. It became the crown jewel of the X-Games, which are always fun to watch, and has become an activity

fanbase over there. People from all over the world are starting to dream of making it in the NFL, such as recent Minnesota Vikings draft pick Moritz Boehringer, who came from the German Football League. There are even guys like former San Francisco 49er Jarryd Hayne, an Australian rugby star who wanted to try the American game. We may not be at a point where high-level football is played in enough countries to get it in the Olympics in time for 2020 but, at the rate things are going, I could see it making the cut as early as 2024. Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.

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About lower back pain

BACK IN THE SADDLE

Hilferding said his decision to come back to the YMCA was influenced by five years of not working at a YMCA. Although Nathan Benderson Park offered Hilferding and his family a reprieve from traveling 2,200 miles a month with 717 Parking, he jumped at the chance to rejoin the Y once the Plant City position opened up. After attending the Kansas City assembly with board member Jason Jones, Hilferding started in Plant City Monday, July 18. He and Jones said the assembly gave them plenty of ideas for programs to bring to the table, such as an “Agents in Training” program that gets kids involved with local police and fire departments. They also hope to add additional sports programs, such as a swimming team and a midnight basketball league. At or near the top of Hilferding’s list is to grow the Plant City Y’s presence within the community. Hilferding wants to provide whatever services he and the Y can. “We’re trying to be very much community-driven,” he said. “We’re trying to get into the heart of the community and find out what their hopes, wants and needs are.”

Four out of five people will experience lower back pain in their lives, according to the Mayo Clinic. Back pain is one of the top 10 reasons people visit the emergency room, hospital outpatient departments and their doctor’s office. Back issues are the most common cause of disability for persons under age 45, and lower back pain is often recurring. SACROILIAC JOINT PAIN

Commonly called the SI joint, the body has two sacroiliac joints next to the bottom of the spine. Connecting the sacrum to the pelvis, these joints are intended to be small and strong. The SI joints act as a shock-absorbing structure, as the force of the upper body flows through the SI joints into the pelvis and legs. The problem occurs when the SI joints have too much or too little movement. The resulting inflammation in the SI joints are accompanied by pain as the portion of the sciatic nerve that runs in front of the joint can become irritated. HOW TO GET RELIEF

Talk to your doctor or chiropractor. He or she may tell you to refrain from the activity that is the source of the inflammation. The pounding of jog-

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ging or walking on uneven terrain could be the cause. The doctor may prescribe pain medication and recommend physical therapy or exercise. HOW EXERCISE HELPS

When your back hurts, your natural inclination may be to lie down. But movement is good for your back. Seek to strengthen the back, stomach and leg muscles, as they support the spine. While exercise is good for the spine, not all exercise is helpful. Avoid standing toe touches, leg lifts and situps, as these movements add stress to the spine and its connective tissues.

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LONG-TERM PREVENTION

Establish a regular exercise program and stick with it. Losing weight takes strain off the back. Swimming is an excellent activity, as the water supports the body. Yoga or pilates, which emphasize stretching and strength work well. 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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What’s your favorite thing about playing softball with these guys and girls? I like everything, pretty much. What’s the coolest thing you’ve done during a game? Catching. Did you make a big play? Yes. Last season, I caught an infield fly.

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An orthopedic surgeon discusses advanced treatment options such as robotic surgery for common hip and knee pain or arthritis.

Part of our Ladies Night Out series. Learn about issues such as carpal tunnel, trigger finger, tendonitis, and thumb and joint arthritis.

An expert discusses the symptoms and causes of chronic sinusitis, as well as treatment options. A question and answer session will follow.

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