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YOUR TOWN

NEW PRINCIPAL, HE IS

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Formerly the assistant principal at Bryan Elementary, in Plant City, Jarrod Haneline is ready to take over in his first principal role at Bailey Elementary.

The Plant City Elks presented Plant City Special Olympics athletes and coaches with a $2,000 check Wednesday, July 20.

The donation, presented during a dinner at the Plant City Elks Lodge, 1501 N. Alexander St., was made possible by a grant from the Elks National Foundation.

Nathan Jones, a member of the basketball team, gave a speech during the presentation and thanked the Elks for the donation.

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he staff of Bailey Elementary School has decorated Jarrod Haneline’s office with

a favorite “Star Wars” quote

by Jedi Master Yoda: Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is.

The avid “Star Wars” fan took over as principal at the Dover school off Gallagher Emily Topper Jarrod Haneline hopes to form effective two-way communication between families and the school as the new principal at Bailey Elementary School.

Road Wednesday, July 20.

SEE HANLINE PAGE 4

Warm up those vocal cords The Plant City Community Chorale’s ninth anniversary season is set to begin.

The first rehearsal will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at Plant City’s First Presbyterian Church, 404 W. Reynolds St. The chorale will be led by Artistic Director Claudia Liliana Becerra Bolaño.

Each season, the organization presents four concerts. The fall season will begin with music in several languages, including German, Spanish, Latin and Italian. The chorale will showcase a variety of composers, including Johannes Brahms, Eric Whitacre, Carlos Gustavino, David Childs and Wolfgang Mozart.

The group is in search of singers of all ages, especially bass singers, with one practice required weekly.

The cost to perform in all four concerts is $30 per person.

Dues must be paid before the chorale’s first show in October.

Those interested in joining the Plant City Community Chorale can contact Jo-An Lusk, at JLusk61@gmail.com.

Fist bumps for Jax In July, Jaxon Diaz, the 2-year-old son of The Corner Store owners Joe and Cynthia Diaz, was diagnosed with leukemia.

EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER

The wallpaper in the lobby of St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Tampa is of crystal blue skies dotted with perfect white clouds. It goes up, up, up, until it touches the skylights in the lobby’s ceiling.

On Saturday, July 23, mid-morning light basked the clouds and a hanging parachute mobile with warmth.

Looking up, all was still. All was peaceful.

On one of the lobby’s plush blue couches, Cynthia Diaz pulled her feet up and tucked them beneath her.

The light that poured in hit the silver necklace the 42-year-old was wearing. It glimmered as she ran it back and forth along a delicate chain. It, too, is supposed to bring her peace, as a present from a close friend.

Lately, the cloud-covered wallpaper is the closest Cynthia Diaz has gotten to the outside world.

Her time is spent in a sterile hospital room with her 2-year-old son, Jaxon. The toddler, beloved by family and friends for his infectious smile, stylish ‘baby bun’ and legendary fist bumps, is facing something he can’t even pronounce: Leukemia.

THE DIAGNOSIS

For the Diaz family, Friday, July 1, started what would become a tumultuous, whirlwind of a month.

The funeral for the family’s longtime friend, Jean Laseter Hehn was on July 1. The Diaz’s older son, 10-yearold Joe Thunder, has been best friends with Hehn’s grandson, Wellington, since the two were 6 months old. A close relationship formed between the two families until Hehn died in mid-June after losing a two-year battle with cancer.

“I think the word ‘cancer’ is really scary,” Cynthia Diaz said. “I watched Jean go through two years of treatment and then say goodbye.”

One day before the funeral, Jaxon, SEE JAX PAGE 3

Photo by Joe Thunder Diaz

Despite recovering from the first of five rounds of chemotherapy, Jaxon Diaz is remaining in high spirits.

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“We are blessed to work with incredibly strong immigrant families who face incredibly difficult problems due to our country’s inability to pass immigration reform.”

— Barbara Mainster, Redlands Christian Migrant Association executive director, on the RCMA winning a national award for empowering Latino families

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Plant City man accused of stealing $10,000 A Plant City man has been arrested for allegedly spending over $9,800 of the Kathleen High School Athletic Booster Club’s money on personal transactions.

Aaron Wilborn, 33, was arrested Tuesday, July 26, by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Wilborn, an employee of Merlin Entertainment in Orlando, is the former president of Kathleen’s Athletic Booster Club. He was asked to step down from the position in 2015, after other board members suspected he was misusing funds for gas, food and personal transactions, including movie tickets, rental cars, entertainment in Orlando and Tampa

and payment on his personal bills.

Wilborn did not submit requisition forms, which employees and volunteers of the school submit with receipts from school-related transactions.

Wilborn said he thought he was owed the payments, since he used his personal car and phone for club-related activities.

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Number of Wilborn’s credit card transactions from 2014 to 2015 The dollar amount many of Wilborn’s transactions were less than

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The dollar amount athletic team food purchases through the school are usually more than

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The approximate dollar amount of Wilborn’s unauthorized fuel purchases

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The approximate dollar amount of Wilborn’s movie rentals and theater visits The approximate dollar amount of Wilborn’s hotel stays and rental cars

890

The approximate dollar amount of Wilborn’s food transactions

2,600

The approximate dollar amount of Wilborn’s unauthorized ATM withdraws and associated fees

he Friends of the Bruton Memorial Library have announced its 2016 mystery dinner theater show: “A Menacing Night at the Modern Museum.”

The play follows a group of socialites as they attend the opening night gala of an obscure artist. The show will be Saturday, Oct. 1, at the John R. Trinkle Center.

Tickets, $45, go on sale Thursday, Sept. 1, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St.; Regions Bank, 2303 Thonotosassa Road; and at the Holiday Inn Express, 2102 N. Park Road.

Corporate and individual sponsorships are available by contacting either Dodie White, at (813) 927-0595, or Gail Lyons, at (813) 9676366.

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ALEXIS TOQUET Jennifer Morgan JERRY RIGGS Gary Pike

PRESTON EVELETH David Galloway ABIGAIL EVELETH Lisa Galloway MOE ROBB Tom Thoeni LARRY STEELE Tim Lovett CHLOE VON GUGGENHEIM Amy Nizamoff JOEY ROMANO Charles Harris KIKI ROMANO Ilene Chavez CLAUDE RENE Jon Poppell EDGAR VAN RIJN David Davenport DOROTHY BRAHMIN Edwena Haney DETECTIVE PATRICK O’MURPHY Paul Hetrick

LETTERS: POLITICS Dear Editor, I am a voter in Hillsborough County, and I want to deeply thank you for your coverage of the local campaign news, especially your transcripts of the meetings held with prospective judges and school board members. These are some of the most relevant choices we have to make as voters, and there is often way too little information regarding the platforms of the various candidates. Your postings were my go-to source. Keep it up in the name of democracy.

ROBERT J. GILLIES, PH.D. PLANT CITY

Dear Editor, You know one thing I can’t understand: I guess the democrats and republicans in Congress don’t care about their parents and grandparents. When they get old, just put them out to do for themselves, and that’s why they want to do away with Social Security and Medicare — so that the money that is left, they can use.

No greater threat to our nation.

SANDRA PUTNAL PLANT CITY

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The approximate dollar amount of Wilborn’s Sprint telephone bill payments

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Photo by Joe Thunder Diaz

The Diaz family has worked to make the hospital room as comfortable as possible for Jaxon.

FROM JAX PAGE 1

who has Down syndrome, had spiked a fever. By the next day, his symptoms had worsened. With blisters covering his normally baby-smooth skin, Cynthia Diaz realized Jaxon had handfoot-and-mouth disease, a common virus usually found in children under 5 years of age.

Though the infection fades away on its own, Jaxon didn’t get better.

The Diazes took him to Urgent Care, where they were told he might be anemic.

“I knew something was really wrong,” Cynthia Diaz said. “He had been so lethargic.”

The family’s pediatrician squeezed them in for an appointment Tuesday, July 12, to do blood work. On their way home, they got a call.

Come back. He needs to be admitted right away.

Jaxon needed a blood transfusion.

His red blood count was abnormally low. Leukemia cells had been discovered in Jaxon’s blood sample. It was the first of many times the family would hear the word.

“It was the worst thing,” Cynthia Diaz said. “It was just devastating.”

Jaxon went in for a blood transfusion. Doctors and nurses circled through the family’s hospital room, checking his vitals every hour for 12 straight hours.

Emily Topper

PRAY FOR US, SAINT PEREGRINE

Family and friends were called and told the news. Maggie Hehn, Jean’s daughter, brought Cynthia Diaz one of her late mother’s old necklaces: the silver pendant decorated with St. Peregrine, the patron saint of cancer patients. It’s the one Cynthia Diaz wears every day.

“Maggie gave it to me the first day in the hospital,” Cynthia Diaz said.

“I’ve had it since I’ve been here.”

It was something tangible for Cynthia Diaz to cling to as her world turned upside down.

Right away, it brought her a bit of magic: Jaxon had been diagnosed with one of the worst strain of children’s leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, but, for unknown reasons, children with Down syndrome react better to treatment than children without.

The Diaz family entered Jaxon into a research study to further help unveil the connection between leukemia and Down syndrome.

“We are so happy,” Cynthia Diaz said. “It was amazing to hear ... he’s the most special baby. It could save his life.”

While the family was able to breathe a short sigh of relief they still face a long road ahead, starting with chemotherapy.

Like leukemia, chemo was another word Cynthia Diaz wasn’t ready for.

ANYTHING TO HELP HIM

Back home, in Plant City, the Diaz family — Cynthia Diaz and her husband, Joe Diaz — are well-known and well-liked for their popular eatery, The Corner Store. With a motto of ‘Eat Well or Die!’ the family serves organic and local grub made with sustainable practices.

A small, organic grocery shop shelves one half of the store. A play

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area behind the tables is set up for families with children. Daily specials are listed neatly on a chalkboard at the front.

Much of the family’s livelihood is centered around the wellness of others — and they eat what they preach.

The family’s current hospital meals consists largely of food brought in from the outside, comprised mostly of food from the family’s store, Whole Foods and healthy snacks sent over by friends and loved ones.

For the family, healthy habits are a way of life; chemo was never supposed to be part of the organic equation.

But when the act of killing every cell in her son’s body to save his life became a necessity, Cynthia Diaz didn’t think twice.

“Coming from somebody who doesn’t even take a Tylenol if I have a headache, it’s been a shock to give him all these things,” she said. “But he’s feeling better every day. I would do anything to make him better.”

Jaxon’s just finished his first round of chemotherapy. His tiny body has been taking it as well as possible: five days of 24-hour chemo, complete with additional chemotherapies given at various intervals.

It’s the first of five rounds. His cell numbers will bottom out and start to climb again. He’ll start feeling better just before the second round begins.

“It’s a waiting game,” Cynthia Diaz said. “The levels will go down to almost zero, and then we wait for them to go back up. They climb very slowly, and they kind of go back and forth.”

Wednesday, Aug. 10, is the family’s next big day. For Joe Thunder, it’s the first day of school. For Jaxon, it’s the start of his second round of chemotherapy.

Right now, he needs constant monitoring. As he recovers from his first round of chemo, his biggest risk is infection. He’s confined to his hospital room because he refuses to wear a face mask. Gloves have to be worn to open a bottle of sterilizing wipes.

Relatives and friends are can only communicate through phone calls and FaceTime.

When Jaxon is finally allowed to leave the hospital, the family will have to move to avoid mold that could potentially pop up in their older home.

“If he were to get infected, he would have to go back to the hospital,” Cynthia Diaz said.

But Jaxon can’t leave, yet. For now, Cynthia Diaz doubles as his mother and round-the-clock nurse. She makes sure he gets his fluids. With tastebuds changing after chemotherapy, Jaxon no longer enjoys the taste of water. She makes sure he eats.

She’s the one bringing him comfort, the only one he permits to give him much of his medication.

Jaxon refuses to sleep without her holding his tiny hand.

“I’ve kind of equated the hospital to being a Vegas casino,” Cynthia Diaz said. “It doesn’t matter what time it is, it’s always on.”

With Cynthia Diaz and Jaxon living in the room for the time being, the family has taken lengths to make it as comfortable as possible. One wall has been decorated with balloons. A play mat has been brought in for Jaxon.

Cubbies for clothes are set up against a wall. Decorations and reminders of home have been hung to bring a sense of stability in the constant chaos.

“We’re being very cautious,” Cynthia Diaz said. “Some therapy people can come in ... but there’s lots of precautions. We’re trying to keep him as germ-free as possible.”

Joe Diaz and Joe Thunder shuttle back and forth between Plant City, Lakeland and the hospital.

With Cynthia Diaz serving as her son’s primary caretaker during treatment, she’s been unable to return to work. When Jaxon was first diagnosed, The Corner Store had been closed for a family vacation. After finding out that he had leukemia, the family wondered if they would be able to reopen at all. Jaxon’s treatment requires almost six months of constant hospital visits and appointments.

The family needn’t have worried. As the news of Jaxon’s diagnosis quickly spread, Plant City came together to give the Diaz family a show of support — the biggest fist bump — they could have ever imagined.

Emily Topper

IN THEIR CORNER

On Saturday, July 23, The Corner Store was packed with people. The Diaz family was 26 miles away, at the hospital, but there was mail for them at their eatery: cards and donations were stuffed into a box labeled “Fist Bumps for Jax!” Singer-songwriter Benji Padgett emceed over a keyboard set up in the corner. It was a fundraiser for Jaxon.

The store officially re-opened Tuesday, July 19. With the owners away, The Corner Store’s employees came together to make sure business went on as usual.

“They really are doing the day-today grind,” Cynthia Diaz said. “I’ve had my crying moments, but we have so much support. The store is like a family. It’s been amazing. They want to keep things as normal for us as possible, and the store is our day-to-day life. The crew rallied and they rallied hard. (The crew) going above and beyond so I don’t have to worry has been amazing.”

The Corner Store has two locations: one in Plant City and one in Lakeland, with a total of nine employees.

The July 23 fundraiser yielded over $400 in cash and check donations. On a YouCaring fundraiser page, donations have exceeded $9,000.

“The response from the community has been amazing, absolutely amazing,” Joe Diaz said. “The feeling of anything is possible and strength in numbers is real. We’ve had people from our immediate community come together and support us, as well as people we’ve never known join in and support (us). The response has been truly amazing.”

On a Facebook page set up to follow Jaxon’s journey, “Jax Trax,” the family has chronicled Jaxon’s daily life in the hospital. The family was inspired to start the page by Hehn, who chronicled her journey with cancer before losing her battle. Online, the family has received support.

“I’ve been connected to people all over the United States,” Cynthia Diaz said. “Especially with all the hate and ugliness in the world ... to see the outpouring of love from all the people for this little boy they’ve never met has been amazing. The community has rallied around him.”

Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.

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Raider Champions will raise money for PCHS while showing support for donors.

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Plant City businesses do a lot to support local schools financially.

At Plant City High School, a new program is working to ensure that Raider-supporting businesses get the most out of their money.

The newly-formed Raider Champions allows local businesses to donate to Plant City High School at various sponsor levels, ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 and above. Business sponsors can earmark their money for specific school programs, such as drama, band or athletics.

In turn, the school will show their support for donors. Based on sponsorship levels, businesses will receive a number of benefits for their continued support. Benefits range from small tokens, such as Plant City High School golf umbrellas and a Raider Champion plaque, to video commercials, advertising banners, athletic packages and a meet-and-greet with school board members.

The initiative is a way to benefit all stakeholders: students, business owners and the Plant City community.

“Our school has so many different clubs, organizations and sports that go out and ask for support,” Lori Yarbrough, who is helping lead Raider Champions, said. “That was part of the problem we were trying to solve.”

Raider Champions allows businesses to donate as little as once per year while maximizing both their donation and their benefits.

“We needed to up our game,” Yvonne Fry, PTSA President, said.

“We’re looking for that partnership to be two sided. We believe there will be more donations to our school by being more streamline and people seeing the big picture.”

As kids and clubs receive funding, businesses will receive support through advertising. They will be known as Raider Champions through yard signs, newspaper ads and advertising banners.

The goal, Fry said, is to make donors feel appreciated through the necessary support they give to the school. Benefits also can be customized based on a business’s desire or needs.

To ensure that the program is effective, Yarbrough will be responsible for making sure donors receive a donor package. Funds, too, will be carefully dispersed.

Plant City High School Principal Susan Sullivan has expressed her support for Raider Champions.

“If you’re doing something for us, then we need to be doing something for you,” Sullivan said. “We want (donors) to know how much we appreciate them. We’re excited already about the partnerships that have been established. Our goal is to support them and in turn making other folks aware of the fact that they’re Raider Champions.”

Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.

UNITY SHOWS SUPPORT Unity in the Community has donated $30,000 to Plant City High School as part of the Raider Champions program.

About $20,000 of it will be used to buy new instruments for the band program. The remaining $10,000 will go toward the school’s Frameworks program.

RAISE UP THE RAIDERS

To get involved with Raider Champions, contact Lori Yarbrough.

Email: Lori@Intracusa.com Phone: (813) 478-3886

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NEW PRINCIPAL,

HE IS

HANELINE FROM PAGE 1

Haneline, a Tampa native, knew he was meant to be an educator at a young age.

“I started to get the itch for it in fifth grade,” Haneline said.

His fifth grade teacher at Bellamy Elementary School in Tampa was tougher than his former teachers.

Traditionally a student who earned good grades with ease, Haneline took home a ‘D’ on his report card during the first nine weeks. Though his family tried to fight the grade, they were told that the poor mark was one he had earned.

Haneline decided to step up his game.

“I worked so hard that year,” he said.

“That last nine weeks, I got straight As. That formed everything for me.”

Haneline continued to have a close connection with Bellamy Elementary School in later years. As a high school and college student, he dressed up like Santa Claus and hosted Breakfast with Santa for the Bellamy students.

“It holds a very special place in my heart,” he said.

He went on to study at the University of South Florida, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education. He returned to Bellamy upon his graduation, where he taught kindergarten.

His second year teaching, he want-

ed to make a positive impact on more kids.

“For me, it’s about leaving a legacy,” he said.

He returned to the University of South Florida, where he earned his master’s degree in educational leadership. He then accepted a position as a third grade teacher at Reddick Elementary in Wimauma. The school’s principal, J. Thomas Roth, helped Haneline continue to advance in his career.

“He knew I was hungry, and he gave me opportunities,” Haneline said.

“I’ve been so blessed and so fortunate to be surrounded by so many good people. I’ve just been blessed with great people around me, which has kept that fuel and passion alive.”

After leaving Reddick, Haneline went on to Bryan Elementary, where he served as the school’s assistant principal. While working with the rest of the staff, the school was brought from a near-F grade to a C school.

While the work at the school isn’t done, Haneline is proud of the positive impact he and the rest of the staff had on past and present students.

That positive impact is one he hopes to continue to bring to Bailey.

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU

School kicks off for students Wednesday, Aug. 10. Haneline couldn’t be more excited.

WE BUY GOLD

Emily Topper

Jarrod Haneline’s staff at Bailey Elementary School added a “Star Wars” quote to the wall of his office by Jedi Master Yoda: Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is.

The first day of school will consist of a pep rally for all of Bailey’s nearly 800 students. The morning will start with kindergarteners and fifth graders, and Haneline will tell students about his plans and expectations for them. When the kindergarteners are dismissed, the fifth graders will clap as they leave, welcoming them into the school.

The first through fourth graders will be brought in next to meet their new principal. The brief introduction is a way for all students to feel at ease and comfortable during the school year. “(I’m) going to be putting students and families first,” Haneline said.

“They’re going to know how much I

care, and how much I love them. We’re definitely going to continue the tradition of strong student achievement.”

Haneline is focused on effective communication.

“We’ll involve families through two-way communication,” he said.

“Families bring knowledge about their child that we just don’t have.

We’ll tell them how things are going here ... and we want them to tell us how we can help them.”

Haneline also wants students to know they’re appreciated. He hopes to start small birthday celebrations, where students are brought to the office and sung “Happy Birthday” on their special day.

“Some of them might not get the

opportunity to be truly happy outside of school,” Haneline said. “Typically, students are sent to the office for behavior issues. I want them to come in to share their successes. I want them to bring me their math score or share that they were able to finish their first chapter book.”

For Haneline, small gestures are a big way to let students know that Bailey cares about their future.

“When students misstep — and that’s going to happen — (positivity) has a lot more impact,” Haneline said.

“This will be the greatest place to be in Hillsborough County.”

Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.

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IS THERE RATIONAL EVIDENCE FOR THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY?

•NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS!•

United Food Bank and Services of Plant City, Inc., Job Posting for Executive Director

The Executive Director (ED) develops and implements a vision for the future of the United Food Bank and Services of Plant City, Inc. (UFB) in accordance with the policies and directives determined by the Board of Directors. The ED is responsible for directing the organization toward its primary mission by supervising all business affairs and activities including operations and food acquisition, finance, administration and management of a $3 million budget, fund development, community education and outreach, program management and special projects.

While you might not be surprised that there is rational evidence, most Christians are unaware of the vast amount of evidence that exists to support the truth of the Christian faith. For several years, Professor Robert Westlake, a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, has been teaching courses on the evidence for the truth of Christianity.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure and evaluate effective UFB operations, develop organizational and personnel policies, establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives and goals of the UFB. Provide leadership and work direction to all Directors, Staff and Volunteers. Responsible for the development of short and long-term goals. Work directly with the Strategic Planning Committee to create a plan for the entire organization. Responsible for implementation of the plan, monitoring the plan and evaluation of the results. Responsible for the preparation of the organizational budget and for monitoring the financial operations of the organization. Oversee and maintain the integrity of the organization’s financial structure, fiscal management of audit and banking responsibilities in conformance with accounting principles, and ensure budget compliance. Oversee administration of all UFB’s human resources.

Including, but not limited to, hiring, training, supervision, separation, and compensation. Establish and maintain effective communication systems throughout the organization. Act as the UFB’s primary spokesperson. Cultivate relationships with government officials, community leaders, financial donors, media, corporate and community organizations, etc. to support and enhance the role and image of the UFB. Represent the UFB to the public through the media, events, promotions, and other applicable venues to promote the mission of the food bank. Oversee all activities for events and marketing. Responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program; including: events, grant writing, individual community outreach, etc. Supervise operations of existing programs, evaluate expansion of existing programs, and/or develop new programs as deemed necessary or beneficial.

Maintain effective client relationships with partner agencies. Responsible for the security and maintenance of facilities and equipment for the successful operation of the organization. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing operations of the UFB. Serve as a non-voting member of the Board of Directors.

Other duties as assigned or delegated by the Board of Directors of the UFB.

This topic is vitally important to Christians because according to I Peter 3:15, we are commanded to always be prepared to give an account of the faith that we have.

In addition, the study of such supporting evidence has the result of strengthening our own faith and, consequently, having a positive impact on “living by faith” in our daily life. A strong faith generates peace, love, joy, contentment which is the desire of God for our lives.

This course will offer an in depth study of rational evidence supporting: 1. The Existence of God and an evaluation of the typical arguments used to refute God’s existence including an extensive examination of the theory of evolution.

2. The Trustworthiness of the Bible including an examination of the issue of Biblical lnerrancy, and 3. The Assertion that Jesus Christ is God The courses on Christian Evidences have been among the most popular courses taught at Evangelical College and Seminary. While all Christians will benefit from the course, it is especially important for young people of high school and college age who will be confronted with numerous attacks in the classroom on the validity of Christianity. Parents should insure their children are equipped with the truth and not vulnerable to the lies of secular education.

This document is meant to be a general description of the responsibilities of the Executive Director; it is not an exhaustive list of all required tasks.

Qualifications •Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

•Food Bank Industry experience highly desirable.

•Must have experience working with boards of directors and administering policies and procedures.

•Must have experience in managing and leading people; with demonstrated capacity to be a “servant leader” in attitude and approach.

•Experience with public presentations and with operating at a high level of professionalism.

•Must have a passion for the mission of the UFB and be willing to directly serve the hungry and neediest in our community.

•Weight Lifting Requirements: must be able to work in warehouse and have the ability to lift 40 lbs.

The first class meeting on Monday, August 15th at 6:30 pm is open to the public without any obligation. Those that choose to take the entire 11 week course can do so at a cost of only $85.00. Parents taking the course can have their high school or college age children attend with them at no charge.

Evangelical College and Seminary is located at Liberty Baptist Church

Application Procedure

Qualified applicants should email resume and a one page cover letter in a PDF or Word format to: beth.tancredo@baycare.org on or before August 15, 2016. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Interviews will be conducted with qualified individuals after the position has closed.

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Love, Letters and Computer Hackers Go behind the scenes of “No Postage Necessary,” an independent dramedy filmed in Plant City.

EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER

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yellow bus sat outside of a Plant City school Monday, Aug. 1. Across the street,

students in the grass stood clutching their backpacks and bicycles. Cars pulled in and out of the parking lot.

Hillsborough County schools Photos by Emily Topper

didn’t start for over a week. The school was being used as a set, and

Production Support Coordinator Yvonne Fry and Second Assistant Director Stephanie Fugleberg managed the set.

the students were extras in independent film “No Postage Necessary.”

Like the town it’s being filmed in, “No Postage Necessary” is full of quirks.

With a tagline of “Love, Letters and Computer Hackers,” the indie flick follows Sam, a computer hacker played by “Versailles” star George Blagden, who gets caught and is banned from using the internet.

Forced to work at a fast food restaurant, Sam begins stealing mail to make ends meet. He finds a letter written

by Josie (Charleene Closshey), a war widow, to her dead husband. The two eventually meet and bond, until Sam’s checkered past catches up with him.

As Fry puts it, it’s the tale of a computer “hacktivist” who falls in love with a war widow under an ice cream cone.

Plant City residents who watch the movie will notice big names — from Blagden and Charleene Closshey to Golden Globe winner Michael Beach and Robbie Kay from “Once Upon a Time.”

The first day of filming took place outside of the Florida Strawberry Festival fairgrounds. Future scenes will be shot at Winn-Dixie, around Historic Downtown Plant City and at Twistee Treat.

Charleene Closshey’s mother and “No Postage Necessary” producer, Dr. Jennifer Closshey, attributes Plant City’s supportive community

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to making the town the perfect filming location. Prior to the start of filming, Hillsborough County Commissioners approved an incentive of up to $25,000 for the production of the movie.

“We’ve done other (films), but this is the first time we’ve done it in the state of Florida,” Jennifer Closshey said. “We have so many wonderful features here in Florida that have been unutilized.”

Before settling on Plant City, producers, along with director Jeremy Culver, considered locations in Alabama and Mississippi.

“When we looked at incentives, Mississippi had better incentives,” Jennifer Closshey said. “But when it comes to intrinsic factors, Plant City had the community support. Look at all these wonderful extras.”

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The Plant City community has rallied around the film. Fred’s Southern Kitchen catered the first day of filming. Local shops, including Southern Hospitality, provided props and decor for the film. Florida Strawberry Festival Queen’s Court member Ashtyn Steele serves as a stand in for Char-

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Residents have lined up to be extras in the indie feature. On Aug. 1, Lisa Joye-Rhodes and her son, 10-yearold Tyler Goethals, waited for filming to begin.

“Yvonne (Fry) posted about the movie on Facebook, and I thought it’d be fun,” Joye-Rhodes said.

She didn’t tell Tyler until two days before the first day of filming.

“I’m hoping I get to ride my bike in it,” Tyler said. He had his bike washed before filming started.

Joye-Rhodes and Tyler aren’t the only Plant City residents to grace the set of the movie. Members of locallybased Fresh Picked Talent and Next Radical Generation can be found assisting with the cast and crew.

“It’s a collaborative effort,” Jennifer Closshey said. “I’m really excited we have so many employees and extras from Hillsborough County and Plant City.”

“No Postage Necessary” will have at least two more weeks of filming in Plant City. The movie is set for a mid2017 release.

Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.

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STEALERS WHEELS 1420 block of Plantation Circle.

Stolen vehicle: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) had stolen his black-andyellow 1995 Honda CBR motorcycle.

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SAMSUNG SNATCHER 1400 block of South Collins Street.

Grand theft: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) had stolen her Samsung Galaxy S6 smart phone.

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Battery on law enforcement officer: Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that had an attached a tag that wasn’t assigned to it. After a physical confrontation, the driver was arrested.

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TWO FOR ONE North Park Road/East Baker Street.

DUI: Officer arrested a motorist for driving under the influence. It was then determined the suspect also had a warrant out of Hillsborough

County for DUI. Suspect was taken to the Orient Road Jail.

DODGE A TAB, CATCH A CHARGE 1200 block of Townsgate Court.

Defrauding innkeeper, resisting arrest without violence: Officer met with complainant, who stated a customer failed to pay a $35 bar tab.

The subject was arrested.

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TOOL TIME 1800 block of Spooner Drive.

Theft: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) had stolen a case containing a 24-volt DeWalt drill and two batteries from the tool box of a City of Plant City pickup truck. The tool box had been left unlocked.

BYE BYE, BICYCLE West Timberlane Drive/North Golfview Drive.

Found property: Officer responded to an area regarding an abandoned bicycle that had been left unattended for two days. Officer recovered the bicycle, a blue Raleigh beach cruiser, and placed it into PCPD evidence for safekeeping after attempts to locate its owner were unsuccessful.

PUSH COMES TO SHOVE 500 block of West Renfro Street.

Information report: Officer responded to a residence regarding a physical confrontation between two men that had happened in the morning. Complainant stated the other man provoked the confrontation and punched him in the face, creating a cut above his eye. Suspect was uncooperative, and the complainant signed a waiver of prosecution.

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Last year’s top three winners were Cheryl Johnston, Danielle Odden and Cynthia Wolf.

WORD UP The Kiwanis Club is hosting the Fourth Annual Spelling Bee as a fundraiser for the Stuff the Bus program.

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C-H-A-R-I-T-A-B-L-E. Charitable: by definition, of or relating to the assistance of those in need.

Charitable: a word Plant City business representatives may have to spell at the Plant City Kiwanis Club’s Fourth Annual Spelling Bee Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Plant City Entertainment.

Each year, wordsmiths from around the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World battle for a chance at a traveling trophy and the honor of being named the “Best Speller in Town.”

For $200, businesses can enter a participant into the competition.

The donation comes with two tickets to the event. The spelling bee is a fundraiser for the club’s Stuff the Bus program, which donates school supplies for students in need.

“This year, we’re giving 40 book bags to every school in Plant City,” Kiwanis Club President and event organizer David Wolf said. “Every dime of it stays local. The need is so

great. At least it gets them started on the right foot.”

Businesses can enter the competition through Monday, Aug. 8. Donations are welcome, even if an individual or business does not wish to participate.

Those who do grace the stage face friendly competition.

“It starts off with a round of easy words, usually related to the work (participants) do,” Wolf said. “It’s all done in fun. There’s become quite a lot of competition.”

The top three spellers are each given a trophy, and the business with the overall winner takes home a traveling trophy. Wolf’s wife, Cynthia, won the spelling bee last year.

After seeing similar competitions in Polk County four years ago, David Wolf decided to bring the idea to Plant City.

“It was a stolen idea, like all good ideas,” he said. “So many fundraising events are expensive for business owners, so we wanted small business owners to be able to participate. We try to keep it to where it’s still fun.”

Individuals who want to watch the competition can purchase tickets at the door for $10. A raffle also will take place following the event.

“It’s a fun time,” Wolf said.

If the unthinkable happens, having a short-term guardian is as important as having a long-term guardian.

I know it’s not something any of us as parents want to think about: what would happen to your kids if the unthinkable happened to you?

But, to ensure the care, safety and well-being of our children, we should. We should plan for the unthinkable.

Do you know what would happen to your children if something were to happen to you and your spouse?

RocketLawyer.com, an online legal help website, did a survey in April 2014, utilizing Nielson and Harris Polls, and found 55% of Americans with children do not have a will.

Many of us have thought about who we want to take care of our children if the unthinkable happens, but not many have made a plan and put the legal documents in place for that plan. It’s not enough to name longterm guardians. What about the short-term? Who will take care of your children while law enforcement is trying to locate your family? Or while your family is trying to locate your will or other estate planning documents? Or while your estate is in probate?

If you are a family with young children, then you should have an estate plan.

IF YOU GO FOURTH ANNUAL KIWANIS CLUB SPELLING BEE When: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9 Where: Plant City Entertainment, 101 N. Thomas St. Cost: $10 to attend; $200 for participating businesses Contact: David Wolf, David@HaughtFuneralHome. com

SEE THE SPELLERS So far, participating businesses include: n Plant City Times & Observer n Plant City Photo Archives and History Center n All-A-Bloom Florist n Haught Funeral Home n Strong Tower Insurance n Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce n Hillsborough Community College n Master Craft Memorials

WITHOUT PROPER PLANNING, HERE’S WHAT COULD HAPPEN:

n Your children could be placed into custody of Child Protective Services — even if you have a will or living trust in place — while your legal documents are located or your family is identified. Worse, your kids could be left in the care of the one person in your family you would never want raising them. n A judge — who doesn’t know you or your family — will decide who will raise your kids. n Some of the total value of your assets could be lost due to probate, a court process that can tie up your assets for months or years and

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deprive your kids of the resources they need to live comfortably. n When your kids turn 18, they get a check for whatever assets are left with no protection. n Probate records are public records, and there are people who review public records to find out which 18 year olds are coming into money to prey on them.

PROPER PLANNING

Having a will does not ensure the care of your kids if the unthinkable happens. You should have a plan in place for the short-term and longterm care of your children in case something happens to you and your spouse. Don’t leave your kids in the care of the court, the state or someone you don’t want to care for them.

Proper planning is essential for your children.

A proper plan includes the legal documents to name short-term guardians and long-term guardians with back-up plans in place. It includes letters to those guardians explaining their roles, and what to do in case they have to step into their roles for your children. It includes a confidential form excluding those whom you do not want as guardians, in case it is ever needed. It includes the proper powers of attorney so guardians can take care of your children.

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NEW TEACHER COFFEE 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at the Strawberry Festival Expo Hall, 2301 W. Oak Ave.

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PLANT CITY COMMUNITY GARDEN EARLY SEEDLING WORKSHOP 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Plant City Commons Community Garden, 2001 E. Cherry St. Propagate seedlings for Plant City Community Garden.

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FAMILY GAME ZONE 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. The whole family is invited to play board games, including, Connect Four, Scrabble Slam, Candyland and many more. For grades kindergarten through fifth.

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TEEN GAME ZONE 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. Play Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 Kinect and PlayStation at the library. For grades sixth through 12th.

PLANT CITY KIWANIS CLUB FOURTH ANNUAL BUSINESS SPELLING BEE 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Plant City

Entertainment, 101 N. Thomas St. Proceeds from tickets go to help with Stuff the Bus and Read Around the World.

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MOBILE PREVENTATIVE DENTAL SERVICES 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at Children’s Board Family Resource Centers in East County, 639 E. Alexander St. The Smile Every Mile Mobile Dental Coach is provided by Suncoast Community Health Centers.

Children ages 6 months to 18 years old can be treated with cleanings, topical fluoride and dental sealant. There is no charge. Call for an appointment at (813) 752-8700.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10

AGRICULTURE AWARD WINNERS CONTACT BREAKFAST 7:15 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the John R. Trinkle Center, 2206 E. Cherry St.

SATURDAY, AUG. 13

PLANT CITY NEW ROTARY CLUB COMMUNITY APPRECIATION FUN DAY 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Randy Larson Softball Complex, 1500 S. Park Road. Enjoy free food and drinks, giveaways, K-9 demonstration, bounce houses, dunk tank and more. The first 500 children receive a free back-toschool bag.

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ACOUSTIC HAPPY HOUR 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, at O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Family Restaurant, 1701 S. Alexander St. (813) 764-8818.

BABY TIME 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, and Thursday, Aug. 11, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development. For children ages up to 18 months and their caregivers.

BORN AGAIN GUN CLUB 7 p.m. the second Monday of the

month, at One Accord Church, 2203 W. Baker St. For more information and to view the club’s bylaws and application, please visit its website at 1keeneteacher.wix.com/bagc, check out its Facebook page or email President Jeff Keene at bornagaingunclub@gmail.com.

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

CONVERSATION CORNER 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. Practice your beginning English skills with fellow students of the English language. For questions about the class, please call the Hillsborough Literacy Council at 813-273-3650.

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

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ENTREPRENEUR SERVICES ASSISTANCE 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 106 N. Evers St. KEEL AND CURLEY LIVE MUSIC 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, at Keel and Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Road. (813) 752-9100.

MOTION COMMOTION 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, Tuesday, Aug. 9, and Tuesday, Aug. 30 at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. Move to the rhythm,

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NIGHT OWLS STORY TIME 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, Wednesday, Aug. 10, and Wednesday, Aug. 31 at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. PLANT CITY CONNECTIONS 8 a.m. Tuesdays, at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill, 106 State Road 60 E. This networking group hosts speakers each meeting. Facebook. com/groups/pcityconnections.

NIGHT OWLS STORYTIME 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. The library is a hoot at night. Children are invited to wear pajamas and bring a blanket and favorite cuddly toy for stories, songs and activities during this 30-minute program. For children ages 3 to 7 years and their caregivers.

O’BRIEN’S LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, at O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Family Restaurant, 1701 S. Alexander St. (813) 764-8818.

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Evangelical College & Seminary

“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” II Timothy 2:15

Classes Begin:

Evangelical College & Seminary (ECS) was established to provide biblical teaching and training of the highest quality to the Plant City community.

The focus is on teaching “sound doctrine” (Titus 1:9), “teaching others to teach others” (2 Timothy 2:2), and teaching “the whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27). The school is rooted in the biblically based principle that God’s plan for every believer is spiritual maturity. Christ clearly indicated in John 17:17 that such maturity (sanctification) is based on the work of God through the Word of God. It is not a result of man-made programs, “religious” entertainment, extravagant buildings, big budgets or body counts, but rather with the purpose of giving glory to God.

Monday, August 15 @ 6:30pm Located @ Liberty Baptist Church 2505 W. Granfield Ave. Plant City, FL 33563

813 365-1105

YOU ARE INVITED! August 15-18, 2016

During that week, all classes will be open to the general public with no charge or obligation. There is no need to preregister. Simply come to ECS at the date and time indicated on the course listing.

Psalms 1 encourages believers to immerse themselves in God’s Word and experience the blessings of growth in their faith and spiritual stability in their day-to-day living.

It is our purpose to help believers develop a deeper understanding of God’s Word and experience its transforming power in their lives. While we have students that are in degree or certificate programs, we have many that take classes to just have a better understanding of God’s Word.

During the week of August 15th, you are invited to sample the courses that will be offered this fall.

Some Course Recommendations For New Students Christian Evidences, 1: Beginning Monday, August 15 at 6:30 pm ................. Professor Robert Westlake - Also referred to as “A Reasonable Faith.”

Because of its popularity, this course has been taught every semester for the last several years. It focuses on the rational evidence for the Christian faith. While the evidence is overwhelming, tragically, most people, including Christians, have never been exposed to it. The course also includes an evaluation of the arguments typically used against Christianity and is structured such that parents and their high school-aged children can take the course together.

New Testament Survey: Beginning Thursday, August 18 at 6:30 pm ................. Dr. Jack Weitzel - From the beginning of a new era with the birth of Jesus Christ, through the spread of the Gospel in the Gentile nations, to the final days of this era, the New Testament shares with us the specifics of God’s plan and work of salvation. This vital survey establishes an appropriate foundation for New Testament studies while encouraging us to dig deeper in those area of personal need and specific interest.

Fall 2016 Courses:

Christian Evidences, 1: Beginning Monday, August 15 at 6:30 pm .........................................Professor Robert Westlake.

The Book of Romans: Beginning Monday, August 15 at 6:30 pm ...............................................................Dr. Gary Williams Christian Leadership: Beginning Tuesday, August 16 at 9:00 am .................................................................Dr. Wallace Lont Acts and Pauline Epistles: Beginning Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30 pm.......................................................... Dr. Oscar Tichy Pentateuch: Beginning Thursday, August 18 at 9:00 am .................................................................................Dr. Gary Williams New Testament Survey: Beginning Thursday, August 18 at 6:30 pm ...........................................................Dr. Jack Weitzel Effective Pastoral Leadership: Beginning Tuesday, August 16 at 9:00 am ...............................................Dr. Wallace Lont 211970

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SIDNEY WAYNE SMITH

SIDNEY WAYNE SMITH, 70, OF VALRICO, DIED JULY 15, 2016, AT HIS HOME. A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he was the son of Woodrow and Vernie Burch Smith. He loved LSU Tigers football. He was an inventor, holding several patents in the security systems field. He spoke with his cousin, who lived in Baton Rouge, every day.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Melissa Nabors BrandonSmith; brother, Stan Smith; cousin, Charles Howse; and niece, Robbin Lewis.

A memorial service was held at Haught Funeral Home in Plant City.

Donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.

CHRISTOPHER “CJ” STEWART JR. CHRISTOPHER “CJ” STEWART JR., 22, OF LAKELAND, DIED JULY 9, 2016.

A native of Plant City, he was the son of Christopher Stewart Sr. and Donna Collogan. He loved video games and made friends easily. He was truly loved by all.

He is survived by his parents; grandmother, Nancy Collogan; siblings, Britney Collogan and Sieara Stewart; and nieces and nephews, Anyia Devoe, Seth McLaughlin and Brooklyn Savino.

A memorial service was held July 16, at Haught Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.

ROY PAUL CARLISLE ROY PAUL CARLISLE, 38, OF DOVER, DIED JULY 17, 2016, AT BRANDON REGIONAL HOSPITAL. He was born in Tampa on Aug. 9, 1977 and was a lifelong resident of eastern Hillsborough County. He was an Inside Journeyman Wireman Electrician and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 915. He loved the outdoors and was a fan of the Miami Hurricanes and baseball.

He is survived by his beloved son, Koby Carlisle; parents, Evelyn and P.D.; brother, Justin (Amy); paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Esther Carlisle; maternal grandmother, Geneva Bennett; and nieces, Taylor

and Payton.

A memorial service was held July 21, at Shiloh Baptist Church in Plant City.

Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.

IRIS “SWILLEY” GLOVER IRIS “SWILLEY” GLOVER, 84, DIED JULY 31, 2016 AT HER HOME. She was born in Plant City December 10, 1931 to Richard R. and Kadie “Horn” Swilley. Iris was a homemaker and resident of Vernon, since 1985, coming from Plant City.

She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.

She is survived by son, Gary Glover, of Vernon; daughter, Kathy Register, of Vernon; sister, Geraldine Madsen, of Plant City; three grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were Aug. 4, at Shiloh Baptist Church. Interment followed in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery.

Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at BrownFH.net.

SUSAN R. HOFF SUSAN R. HOFF, 74, OF PLANT CITY, DIED JULY 22, 2016.

She was born in York, Pennsylvania on Aug. 6, 1941, to Wilson H. Brown and Mary Elizabeth (Heckert) Brown. She was a computer programmer and analyst for Harley Davidson and Experian. She loved to read, play cards and spend time with her family. She also loved a good strawberry milkshake from Parkesdale Farms.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hoff.

She is survived by her sons, Philip E. Hartsough (Jeannie) and Michael B. Hartsough (Tammie McGraw); sister, Sherry Mankovitch; grandchildren, Christina L. HartsoughBrown, Amanda M. Hartsough and Skyler E. Hartsough; and greatgrandchild, Aria Hartsough-Anders.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.

JEFF HUFF JEFF HUFF, 55, OF VALRICO, DIED JULY 20, 2016.

He was born in Dallas, Georgia.

He co-owned Same Day Appliance Repair with his wife, Tammy. He loved his family, and he enjoyed traveling, football, cars and impromptu trips to Disney World with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Tammy Huff; daughters, Tiffini Huff and Brittany Huff, both of Valrico; siblings, Terri Huff Griffith (Milton), of Acworth, Georgia, and Paige Barber (Scott), of Dallas, Georgia; parents-in-law, David and Kathy Dunn, of Marietta, Georgia; and brother-in-law, Ronnie Dunn, of Marietta, Georgia.

A celebration of life was held July 24, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City.

Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

PAULETTA HUTCHISON PAULETTA HUTCHISON, 93, OF PLANT CITY, DIED JULY 18, 2016.

Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Joseph and Sina McReynolds Brewington. She attended First Church of God and cherished her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna Jean Crocker; daughter-inlaw, Dot Hutchison; grandchildren, Jeff and Cheryl Horne, Ronna “DeeDee” Horne, Vicki Shaub and Missy and Rod Mason; greatgrandchildren, Dustin Young, Dylan Horne, Hayden Horne, Hannah Horne, Harrison Horne, Morgan Schaub, Rachel Schaub and Gary and Chelsea Baker; and greatgreat-grandchild, Jackson Young.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard “Pinky” Hutchison; children, Bobby Hutchison and Roger Hutchison; great-grandchild, Jessie Carlisle; and siblings, Carl Brewington, Lena Dyer, Ethel Fisher, Jewel Carlton and Dillard Brewington.

A funeral service was held July 21, at Haught Funeral Home in Plant City.

If desired, donations may be made in her memory to a charity of choice.

Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.

Puerto Rico. She was the owner of Isabel’s Grocery Store in Rochester.

She was a member of Heaven’s Gate Christian Church in Seffner, where she was a firm column of faith. She loved her family and was a wonderful wife, mom, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed cooking, camping, bowling and gardening.

She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Jose Martinez; children, Carlos Velez, George Velez, German Franco Jr., Isabel Batista (Santos) and Reynaldo Velez; brothers, Jose A. Vega (Norma), Edward Vega (Anna) and Pastor Jose E. Perez (Minerva); and grandchildren, Adrian, Jovanie, Francheska and Gabriel.

A celebration of life was held July 23, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City. Committal followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens in Plant City.

Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

EVELYN “NAN” MOON EVELYN “NAN” MOON, 96, OF PLANT CITY, AND BORN IN CHIPLEY, DIED JULY 15, 2016.

Her family was her passion. She enjoyed canning, fishing and reading.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Robby Smith II (Brena), Daylon, Hunter and Ryan; and sonin-law, Robert Smith Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Moon; and daughter, Frances Smith.

A celebration of life was held July 20, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City. Committal followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens in Plant City.

Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

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WINFIELD ALLEN “BUTCH” SCOTT JR. WINFIELD ALLEN “BUTCH” SCOTT JR., 78, OF PLANT CITY, DIED JULY 20, 2016.

He was born in Warren, Ohio, and was a warehouse manager at East Ohio Gas Co. (Consolidated Natural Gas). He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, and a Christian.

He is survived by his wife, Shelva Jean Scott; sons, Winfield Allen Scott III (Camilla), Rodney J. Scott and Darin Murray Scott; daughter, Julie Lynette Scott; brothers, James, Gerald and Joel Scott; sisters, Nyla Richards, Ruth Davis, Adalade Henderson and Karen Taylor; grandchildren, Winfield Allen Scott IV, Christopher E. Scott, Tyler J. Scott and Tanner Alexander Scott; and great-grandchildren, Ana Molly Scott, Casey A. Scott and Ben E. Scott.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Winfield A. Scott Sr. and Ruth Stein-Scott.

Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.

JOELL GREATENS JOELL GREATENS, 49, OF LAKELAND, DIED JULY 26, 2016.

A native of Winter Haven, she was the daughter of Brian and JoAnn Kurczewski. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. She worked at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, GEICO and St. Paul Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her mother; brother, Michael Greatens (Stacey); one niece; and one nephew.

A funeral service was held Aug. 1, at Hope Lutheran Church in Plant City.

Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.

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ISABEL MARTINEZ ISABEL MARTINEZ, 71, OF THONOTOSASSA, AND FORMERLY OF ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, DIED JULY 21, 2016.

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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS MAKENSIE MCAVOY n Plant City High alumna n Graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2016 with a marketing degree n Will begin her job as a teacher in Tampa in the fall

Three Plant City natives and college softball players returned to town last week to host a softball camp.

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Makensie McAvoy, Rachel Dwyer and Kristen Wyckoff grew up on Plant City’s softball fields while learning the game and forging friendships.

Although the three went separate ways in high school and college, they didn’t hesitate to get together this summer and give back to their hometown.

From Monday, July 25, through Wednesday, July 27, the girls teamed up to host a softball camp at the Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex.

“We really wanted to give back to the community and do something that we love and show other people how great it is,” Dwyer said.

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

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The idea first came up about a month and one half ago when McAvoy, who had recently graduated, got some inspiration from other college players.

“I saw two of our old teammates doing a camp in their hometown, so I was like, ‘Oh, that’s such a great idea,’” McAvoy said. “So I texted (Dwyer and Wyckoff).”

They decided to host a skills camp for girls ages 7 to 13. Although it was the first time the three had held their own camp together, Wyckoff has had plenty of experience doing camps in the past.

“I’ve been doing these type of camps all summer for USF or the City of Tampa,” she said. “It’s kind of cool, being able to teach little kids that look

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Kristen Wyckoff, Rachel Dwyer and Makensie McAvoy taught campers the skills they’ve used in college softball.

up to all of us that go to college and give back to them and show them what it’s like to play at an upper level.”

The Plant City camp hosted 13 girls during its three-day span. It covered the basics: hitting, pitching, throwing, fielding, position play fundamentals and conditioning.

“Some of them don’t even know the real, real basics of it,” Dwyer said.

“It’s good to let them know, because people don’t teach them some things they should know.”

The women are already thinking about hosting more camps this winter and next summer.

Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.

KRISTEN WYCKOFF n Plant City High alumna n Has one year left studying physical therapy at the University of South Florida n Second baseman RACHEL DWYER n Chamberlain High alumna n Has two years of eligibility left at Florida International University and is a pitcher n Biology major who hopes to go to dental school after graduation

JUST FOR KICKS

For Plant City, school and sports are around the corner. Preseason football is set for Friday, Aug. 19, and all three Plant City-area teams will get to shake off the rust that evening.

DURANT The only team to play at home will be Durant, which will have the pleasure of hosting the Brandon Eagles. Last year, the Eagles posted a 9-3 record and went 4-1 in their district, losing only to Plant City and Armwood. One of the two losses to Armwood came in the district championship game.

This is also a familiar foe for Durant: the two schools competed in the same district until Brandon was moved before last season.

Durant, which played well in 2015, will see what its defense can do without star defensive back Jaden Garrett, who tore his ACL and will miss his entire senior season.

Durant High School is located at 4748 Cougar Path. The game will begin at 7 p.m.

PLANT CITY Plant City will travel to Riverview to take on the Sharks. Riverview, which posted a 3-7 record last season, has not faced a Plant City-area team since taking on Strawberry Crest in 2014 and has not faced the Raiders since 2012.

The Raiders are looking to keep the momentum going from their 2015 season, which featured an 11-game win streak.

Plant City High School will play Riverview High School at 7:30 p.m. at Riverview High School, 11311 Boyette Road, Riverview.

STRAWBERRY CREST Strawberry Crest will travel to Tampa to take on the Jesuit Tigers. Jesuit, a private school, has one of the top programs in the state. It did not lose a regular-season game in 2015 and kept its win streak alive all the way to the Class 5A Final Four, where it took a 28-14 loss to Orlando-Bishop Moore.

The Tigers will prove to be a tough test for an all-new Crest, even for a preseason outing.

Jesuit High School is located at 4701 N. Himes Ave., Tampa. The game will begin at 7:30 p.m.

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TOPSoccer brings all the fun of league soccer without standings and scoreboards.

Brandon-based TOPSoccer gives Plant City’s special needs athletes a soccer league to play in.

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pecial needs athletes can get a chance to play soccer with the TOPSoccer program. TOPSoccer, also known as “The Outreach Program for Soccer,” is a US Youth Soccer program with ties to the Florida Youth Soccer Association. Its goal is to give special needs athletes a chance to play in a soccer league and learn the game, while having fun and socializing.

For 18 years, Plant City’s special needs soccer players have been able to get that experience in nearby Brandon.

BUILDING UP

Brandon’s program, based out of the Brandon Area Youth Soccer League and West Florida Flames facilities,

was born when the park’s board of directors were looking to go beyond the men’s, women’s and co-ed leagues it had set up. When the board first heard of the TOPSoccer program, it went all in.

The program, with all costs covered by sponsors, marketed itself as a free, volunteer-run group through word of mouth. In 1998, it was able to get the ball rolling for the first time.

“We started with 25 kids,” founding board member Ken Muzyk said.

“Probably 20 of those kids are playing for us. They’re in their late 20s.”

The program developed partnerships with the now-defunct Major League Soccer edition of the Tampa Bay Rowdies, who sent players to the fields to help, and the Tampa Bay Buc-

caneers, who sent the organization 35 single-game tickets each season before stopping in 2013. According to Muzyk, the program’s profile grew noticeably in 2003 and has steadily increased membership ever since.

It now pulls in athletes from Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, Pinellas and Manatee counties. Muzyk said last year’s total of 145 players gave the Brandon program the highest registration total among TOPSoccer clubs in Florida and one of the highest in the country.

The FYSA has named the Brandon program its TOPSoccer Program of the Year twice, in 2010 and 2015.

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WHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND?

Could the new Twitter rule hurt recruiting?

The new NCAA football rule allows coaches to promote their recruits on Twitter.

JUSTIN KLINE SPORTS EDITOR

At midnight Monday, Aug. 1, college recruiting underwent a big change.

On the surface, it doesn’t look like much: coaches and athletic programs on Twitter are now allowed to “like” and “retweet” posts on their recruits’ feeds.

But, these days, when you have high-profile recruits announcing their commitments with viral videos, ceremonies and other over-thetop methods, it’s clear social media will play a vital role in many athletes’ decisions to pick one school over

others.

Coaches still aren’t allowed to tweet directly at players, but they’re allowed to “subtweet” them, meaning they can talk about them in nearly every way but by name. Should a player tweet about a school, an offer or a commitment, there’s now nothing to stop coaches from promoting this on their own feeds.

The good news in all of this is that, for many kids, this is going to be as important as face time, phone calls and letters have been in the past.

The number one goal for nearly every athlete I’ve talked to is to feel comfortable with a program, to feel welcomed as family, before committing. This rule change, as weird as it may sound, may influence athletes from the class of 2017 and beyond to pick schools based on how many likes they get on Twitter.

In fact, I believe it’s a matter of “when,” not “if.”

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lant City High School’s partnership with Hillsborough County Special Olympics is going strong.

As with every season, the school allows Special Olympics coaches and athletes to use its facilities for training purposes. At the moment, the softball team is the only one using them — rain or shine — to practice to get to states.

Photos by Justin Kline

Above: Special Olympics softball is slow pitch only.

Left: Outfielders shook off the rust Sunday, July 24.

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Above: Heavy rain threatened to put a damper on the practice.

Left: Everyone got to step up to the plate to work on hitting.

Far Left: The softball team practiced by playing a full game.

WHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? change also exposes athletes to the problems of “College Sports Twitter.” It won’t change the fact that some programs give socially irresponsible coaches too long of a leash, which leads to bad subtweeting, which leads to recruiting classes jumping ship to find smoother seas. But, with college coaches now directly able to promote their recruits, it just got a whole lot easier for people to find these kids.

And the problem there is that college sports fans — especially in football — have a tendency to act like insane people on the internet. There exists a large number of fans who don’t see any problem in tracking down a school’s recruits on Twitter and communicating with them, as if they play any kind of role in a program’s own recruiting efforts. I have friends who do this with their SEC schools’ recruits, and they actually think it helps. It’s crazy.

It all seems like good fun when the

people are praising you, doing whatever they can to get you locked in at Wherever University’s program. But when you de-commit and you don’t have the luxury of an emotionally stunted Texas A&M football coach to blame, people can and will get nastier than any given battle in the football trenches.

Let’s say you’re choosing between two schools and both coaches are doing all they can to boost you up on Twitter. I can promise you, especially if you’re going to a large program,

that crazy fans will get in Twitter fights and find a way to blow up your “mentions.” It’ll give you a headache once you see how catty grown men can get with each other over college sports.

Ultimately, I have no control over what high school athletes should and shouldn’t post on their social media accounts. I’m just here to make suggestions. And for all of Plant City’s athletes, I suggest getting comfortable with the idea of using the “block” and “mute” buttons if

your recruitment process gets a lot of online traction, but you’re not totally sold on the school.

Or, you could protect your accounts and filter out the people you don’t want to hear from. If you’re not trying to be the next big Vine or Instagram star, all that social media attention doesn’t mean as much as you think.

Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.

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City athletes participate each season.

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TOPSoccer is open to special needs soccer players as young as age 5, and has around 12 teams. Divisions are set according to both age and skill level, but skill level alone can determine which age group a player is assigned to.

“Just because a child may be 10, he may not be able to play with 10s,” Muzyk said. “He may have to go down to 8 year olds.”

The best part is that the program has enough sponsors to cover everything: uniforms, cleats, shin guards, balls and food. There’s no cost to register.

Muzyk said the program has a network of about 35 volunteers in high school, all of whom serve as assistant coaches, referees and other on-field roles.

“We’ve had some that start as freshmen in high school, and they come here every year for four years,” he said. “Even a couple that go to Hillsborough Community College or USF still come out on Saturdays and work with us.”

BAYSL and the Flames reserve three fields for TOPSoccer every Saturday during the season and also allow the program to use the clubhouse and other buildings as it pleases.

“Without them, we couldn’t have the program,” Muzyk said.

This season begins Saturday, Sept. 10, and runs through Saturday, November 19. There are no standings kept, practices held, drills assigned or scores recorded; athletes simply show up, warm up and play.

“The whole name of the game is to come out and have fun,” Muzyk said.

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The Plant City Little League 9-10 A All-Stars, also known as Florida’s state champions, placed third in the Tournament of State Champions in Greenville, North Carolina. Anthony Palestrini was one of many players who had a great postseason: he hit 11 of the team’s 28 total home runs.

What was the most fun part about going to this tournament, besides playing the games?

Probably just hanging out with my friends around the fields.

What did you do for fun?

We played in the hotel.

What were you playing?

Ding-dong ditch.

When you guys went up for last year’s tournament, you had the same finish. But which year was more fun for you?

I think just getting to do it all again and knowing what it was like is what made it better this year.

How long have you been with Plant City Little League?

Since I was 4.

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What’s your favorite thing about playing baseball?

I like hitting.

You hit a lot of home runs over the last few weeks. What’s been your approach at the plate?

I just clear my mind and focus on the ball.

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Did your coaches give you any good advice before the playoffs?

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Breaking balls are usually tougher to hit. What advice did they give you for those pitches?

Just sit back on them, and don’t lunge at them.

Do you play any other sports?

I play basketball too.

Is there any sport you’ve never played but always wanted to try?

Football. I’d want to play quarterback.

You get to play pro baseball for any team. Which one do you pick?

The (Los Angeles) Angels.

There are a lot of Angels fans around here. What is it about that team?

My two favorite baseball players are on that team: Mike Trout and Albert Pujols.

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What would you want to do if you could hang out with them for a day?

Probably go hit baseballs.

Where do you go to school?

I’m going to Tomlin this year.

What’s your favorite subject?

P.E. You get $1 billion in the bank one day. What do you buy?

A baseball field.

You get any superpower. What do you pick?

Flying.

A little kid comes up to you at PCLL and asks for baseball advice. What do you tell him?

Just practice and practice.

What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever done on a baseball field?

Going back-to-back with Adan Longoria. This season, we did it twice. The first time was in states, against East Lake. It was a close game, and then Adan hit a bomb.

And then I followed it up with a line drive. Next time was against South Carolina, the first time we played them. He hit one off the flagpole, and then I hit one into the parking lot.

You said you’re best at hitting, but what do you want to get better at?

Probably baserunning.

What’s your favorite team you’ve ever played on?

Probably this team (2016 9-10 A All-Stars).

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Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to the identity of a renowned ruler. Using the hints X=A and J=S, decipher the clues to name the ruler.

1 Utter obscenities 5 Dress on the Ganges 9 Rene of “Lethal Weapon” movies 14 Traveled too rapidly 18 World Poker Tour payment 19 Super server 20 Entered 21 Time change loss 22 On the offensive 24 Bring into harmony 25 Individualized atmosphere 26 Peanuts, e.g.

27 Barcelona’s home 28 Tractor attachment 30 Crystal-lined stones 31 Volleyball smash 32 Bottom of a shoe 33 Palindromic Bobbsey 34 Water park feature 35 Succeed financially 39 Less desirable berth 42 Emporium on the old frontier 45 “Roses ___ red ...”

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52 Obstruct, as a stream 53 Plan to marry in haste 54 Lavisher of attention 55 Flowering plant 57 Copy of a movie 61 Word with “sayer” 62 Core substances 63 “What a shame!”

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