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Calling all community members The first Community Appreciation Fun Day will be held Saturday, Aug. 13, and is free.

EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER

Kids will be back in school next week, but Noon Rotary Club is hosting a final summer shebang in Plant City.

Noon Rotary Club has put together the first Community Appreciation Fun Day. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Randy L. Larson Softball FourPlex.

The free event will include hot

dogs, cotton candy and shaved ice for kids while supplies last. Attendees also will be able to enjoy bungee jumping activities, a rock climbing wall, bounce houses and a deejay.

“It’s just another way that Rotary can give back,” Jim Scott, the club’s public relations coordinator, said.

“It’s just another way for us to roll up our sleeves and do something for the community, for the kids.”

The Noon Rotary Club has received support for the event from both

the City of Plant City and local law enforcement. The City of Plant City donated the event complex, which is regularly booked with events during the school year.

“The City of Plant City has been gracious in allowing us to use the Randy Larson Softball Four-Plex,” Scott said. “It’s been a great partnership ... we couldn’t do it without the City.”

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Last Transmission Local radio host Dave McKay, 55, was found dead in his St. Petersburg apartment at about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, according to a St. Petersburg police news release.

Police said McKay, co-host of the Dave and Veronica show on 99.5 WQYK, didn't show up for work. A co-worker who lives in the same complex checked on him and discovered his body.

McKay was a familiar face on the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds, and he often interviewed the Florida Strawberry Festival Queen and Court.

"Dave was one of the nicest people any of us have ever met, and he was 100% the guy you heard on air for years," WQYK said in a statement.

The investigation continues, but there was no sign of foul play, police said. No other details were immediately available.

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The Ninth Grade Academy is new this year at Plant City High School. Principal Susan Sullivan hopes it allow students to succeed in high school and beyond.

Welcome, pastor In a special service Sunday, July 31, the members of Hope Lutheran Church welcomed Rev. Shea Pennington as their new associate pastor.

Pennington had served Hope during the 2014-15 academic year as the vicar, a pastoral ministry intern before he returned to Concordia Seminary, in St. Louis, to complete his master of divinity program. The completed allowed him to be eligible to be placed as Hope's associate pastor.

Leading the special afternoon worship was Hope's senior pastor, Rev. Dean Pfeffer. Rev. Gregory Walton, president of the Florida Georgia District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod served as preacher.

Pennington is from the Austin, Texas area and received his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University. He is the son of Richard and Jamie Pennington.

Chief among his responsibilities will be leading Hope's youth ministry.

Drivers needed Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers for its routes.

Driving a route usually takes less than two hours. Drivers deliver food to those in need who cannot go to the store in the Plant City area.

Call Meals on Wheels at (813) 754-9932 or visit Meals on Wheels at 1304 E. Baker St., Suite C.

This year, Plant City High School is introducing a Ninth Grade Academy to help incoming freshmen succeed at school and beyond graduation.

EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER

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n the ‘R’ hallway of Plant City High School, upperclassmen have hung a banner near the front doors: Welcome, freshmen!

Throughout the hall, students have posted signs

with study tips for incoming ninth-graders: use your locker. Get an agenda. Don’t be late.

This year, PCHS will debut its Ninth Grade Academy, a program dedicated to helping incoming freshmen succeed in ninth grade and beyond.

AT A GLANCE PLANT CITY’S NINTH GRADE ACADEMY n Separate hallway for most ninth grade classes and lockers n Core teachers with the same grading scale n Effective communication n School Connect workshops every two weeks n Opportunities to participate in certification programs n Focus on soft skills, such as creating resumes and interviewing for a job n Mentorships with business leaders in Plant City

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City limits medical marijuana use Medical marijuana would be allowed within Plant City but confined to four acres if federal law approves it.

EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER

The use of cannabis, even for medical purposes, isn’t permitted within the City of Plant City — yet.

But if federal law ever approves it, City Commissioners have passed an ordinance that would limit the distribution and cultivation of medical marijuana within city limits. The ordinance was passed unanimously at the City Commission meeting Monday, Aug. 8.

The ordinance limits the approved

area of medical marijuana dispensaries to just under 4 acres next to South Florida Baptist Hospital and Maryland Fried Chicken in the C1-B Neighborhood Business District.

Additionally, medical marijuana dispensaries in Plant City must be at least 500 feet from any pre-existing school, church, daycare facility, substance abuse treatment facility, public park or residential area.

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Medical marijuana dispensaries would be limited to four acres within the C1-B Neighborhood District next to South Florida Baptist Hospital.

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Wish upon a farm

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

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Wish Farms announced its commitment to donate $100,000 to the Center for Produce Safety.

The CPS research campaign focuses on the prevention of foodborne illnesses and disease outbreaks in the produce industry.

“Foodborne illnesses not only pose a threat to the masses but to the entire marketplace. When a product is recalled, it causes a ripple effect costing the farmer all the way to the grocery store.

It is imperative consumers are kept safe,” Wish Farms owner Gary Wishnatzki said.

Wish Farms will donate $20,000 annually over the next five years. Money will fund various research projects, including soil amendments, water irrigation, animal intrusion, wash water sanitation, pathogen transfer from food contact surfaces and many other areas.

Raise money for the Food Bank The Daybreak Rotary Club is planning for its annual Cracker Country Feast, which benefits the United Food Bank of Plant City and other charities. Several sponsorships are available:

Bronze: $250

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Marshall Middle School and Suncoast Community Health Centers wanted to help Plant Citians keep track of their health.

They offered check-ups Friday, Aug. 5, at the school on Maryland Avenue. The Wellness on Wheels Mobile Medical Center parked in the bus ramp and offered patients a variety of services, such as immunizations and wellness exams.

days and the festival was still “getting up and running Monday, Aug. 8, Davis said.

SHEDDING SOME LIGHT

Florida is known as the lightning capital of the United States, according to the Institute of Food and Agriculture at University of Florida. Here are some other fast facts about lightning in Florida: n Storms occur about 100 days out of the year. (California only has five.) n The most dangerous area is north and south from St. Augustine to Lake Okeechobee and from the east to west coast in that area. (That puts Tampa Bay in the middle of the danger zone.)

n Florida ranks number one in the number of deaths from lightning. n 94% of deaths from lightning occur between May and the end of September. n Lightning kills more people in the U.S. than hurricanes and tornadoes combined.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

A church has purchased the Plant City Cornerstone Center, which has sat empty for 22 years.

Once New Hope Worship Center opens in the center, residents can expect the following services: n Food pantry n Spanish and English classes n Weekly luncheons for tenants at the nearby Plant City Towers n One room with artifacts from First Baptist Church of Plant City

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t was Sept. 2, 1923, when the Plant City Cornerstone Center housed its first service for the First Baptist Church of Plant City. Construction took two years.

The groundbreaking for the structure was held Jan. 6, 1921. It was a historic moment. At the groundbreaking, the church’s then-oldest member, Sarah Collins, and youngest member, Edith Wiggins, participated.

Prior to that, the congregation met in a small white frame building behind the center. For decades, countless people walked in and out of its doors seeking a place for worship.

In 1994, the church closed its doors to build a larger facility next door.

Though a committee formed a nonprofit to preserve the historic building, it remained empty.

For 22 years, the building has sat vacant.

Until now.

At the end of May, New Hope Worship Center bought the building to house New Hope Worship Center’s expanding congregation. In March 2015, when Pastor John Swiney took over, the church had 33 members.

Today, between 260 and 300 people come to the church on a regular basis.

The congregation has outgrown its former facility on Mahoney Street.

“We purchased this building to revitalize it,” Swiney said. “There’s a lot of work that needs to be done, but the building is sound. There are no problems with the structure.”

The church originally wanted property to build a new sanctuary but didn’t want to go into debt. After walking through the Cornerstone Center, Swiney knew New Hope Worship Center had the opportunity of a lifetime.

“The hair on the back of my neck stood up,” Swiney said. “I knew that this had to be a church. More than thousands of people gave their life to Christ here. We believe that thousands more will continue to do that.”

Most recently, New Hope Worship Center has had the building tented to get rid of termites. Though the pews in the Cornerstone’s Center have termite damage, much of the structure remains intact.

“We just want people who come to this building to feel that they’ve walked into something very special in Plant City,” Swiney said. “We want to minister to the people of Plant City. We’re here for them. This place is going to be open every day of the week for a church event or some type of community involvement.”

New Hope Worship Center plans to host its first service at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5.

“We’re expecting a huge turnout of people who are excited to see this opened up,” Swiney said.

Before then, the church has work to do.

NEW HOPE, NEW LIFE

The center’s air conditioning unit needs to be updated, and it only has three two-stall bathrooms for the entire three-story building. Before opening, the church will construct new bathrooms for men and women on each floor.

In addition, the balcony railings in the sanctuary will be fixed, and the baptismal pool will be revitalized.

Demo work will be done in the basement, where one room will be converted into a fully-functioning kitchen. The basement will be converted into a worship area for the Hispanic congregation and the upper floors will have rooms for youth and children.

“It’s mostly surface work,” Swiney said. “Ceilings, drywall. We’re either going to salvage the pews or install different ones.”

An elevator will be installed so that the center becomes ADA compliant.

Swiney wants the church to be open and accessible to everyone.

The church’s sanctuary can fit up to 500 people and an overflow room can fit an additional 200. One wall behind the sanctuary’s stage may be knocked down to create more room.

The church is keeping the center’s original pine floors. The church plans on revitalizing the bells.

Administration and pastoral offices will be on the first floor, complete with a deacon’s office.

When First Baptist Church inhabited the building, small rooms were formed into classrooms. New Hope Worship Center will knock down walls on the second floor of the building to create a fellowship hall, as well as larg-

THE ORIGINALS Plant City Cornerstone Center Original Building Committee n H.M. Kilgore n W.C. Wells n W.B. Herring n J.E. Knight n C.H. Taylor n S.E. Mays n T.E. Moody

DONATE To donate to restoration efforts, visit PlantCityNewHope.com.

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The Plant City Cornerstone Center has been purchased by New Hope Worship Center. The first service will be held Saturday, Nov. 5.

PICTURE THIS: THE FUTURE OF THE CORNERSTONE CENTER

YOUTH ROOMS

“We just want people who come to this building to feel that they’ve walked into something very special in Plant City.”

— Pastor John Swiney

IF YOU GO What: First service at New Hope Worship Center When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: New Hope Worship Center/Plant City Cornerstone Center, 315 N. Collins St. Parking: Sunshine Bank, Brewington’s, Pregnancy Care Center

er classrooms. Small classrooms that share a wall will be formed into one larger classroom. The former youth room will be converted into a missionary room.

A room off of the sanctuary will be converted into an area for the nursery so that parents have quick access to children.

“We believe that it will become one of the stronger churches in Plant City,” Swiney said.

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marijuana dispensaries, federal law approval could have permitted distribution in about 1,800 acres of the C1-B Neighborhood Business District because dispensaries would have had the same classification as pharmacies. The Neighborhood Business District includes pharmacies, hospitals, barber shops, florists, business offices and sandwich shops.

The ordinance further limits the production of cannabis for medical purposes to the M-1 and M-1A Light Industrial District. The facilities will all have an alarm system.

Many Plant City residents spoke about their opposition to marijuana and thanked Commissioners for taking measures to limit its impact in Plant City.

“I think what we’re asking you guys to do is to keep it as limited as you can ... as difficult as possible to get it in the city,” First Baptist of Plant City Pastor Brian Stowe said. “With all due respect, make it as difficult as possible for it to come in.”

Rob Jackson, the senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Dover, agreed.

“I went to high school in Texas and saw the dramatic effects of marijuana,” Jackson said. “I would hate for

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The Commission approved the purchase of four cardiac monitors for $139,857.88 for Plant City Fire Rescue. PCFR was given a grant of $70,000 from the Florida Department of Health for the monitors. The City of Plant City will pay $69,857.88. The old cardiac monitors had already exceeded the life expectancy of seven years.

Plant City to be known as a pot festival rather than for the Strawberry Festival.”

After public comment, the City Commission clarified it was not approving the use of medical marijuana in the city, but limiting where it could be sold and produced if eventually approved by federal law.

“If we don’t do this ... we’re leaving about 1,800 acres open to anyone coming for an application,” Commissioner Mary Thomas Mathis said.

“We’re condensing that to under four acres.”

Photos by Emily Topper

Above: Plant City Fire Rescue will showcase the hydraulic tools known as “Jaws of Life” at the event.

Left: The event will be held at the Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex. The City of Plant City donated the use of the facility to the Noon Rotary Club for the event.

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Local law enforcement agencies, including the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the Plant City Police Department and Plant City Fire Rescue also have pitched in.

During the event, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office will fly in and land a helicopter.

A K-9 Officer from the Plant City Police Department will be present, and PCPD will provide fingerprinting for families. In addition, PCPD will have a pedal car to simulate what driving under the influence looks like.

Plant City Fire Rescue will bring one of its trucks with a fire hose and will demonstrate the proper use of hydraulic rescue tools, more commonly known as “Jaws of Life.”

The presence and demonstrations by law enforcement officers are a way to teach kids about the jobs and responsibilities of first responders.

“All the agencies have been very gracious,” Scott said. “They all agreed that they would do presentations for children. We think that connection is very important at a young age.”

Five hundred book bags with school supplies, including pencil sharpeners, pencils and crayons, will be given out while supplies last. The club is hoping for a total of 500 children to attend the event with their families.

In the future, the club hopes to make Community Appreciation Fun Day an annual event.

Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.

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As part of the Ninth Grade Academy, the majority of freshmen classes and lockers will be confined to one hallway.

RAIDER RULES

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Upperclassmen have posted tips for incoming freshmen around the ninth grade hallway.

Steve Hurley, of Stingray Chevrolet, recently hired four Plant City High School graduates after the school hosted a Future Fair for seniors. At a recent Business Advisory Luncheon, Hurley donated $10,000 to the school, which will be targeted to preparing students for the workforce.

“We’ve got a lot of good-paying jobs in the community,” Hurley said. “We’ve got a ton of them out there and available right here in Plant City. We need to let students know what jobs are out there.”

Before this year, ninth grade classes were all over the school. Now, the majority of the ninth grade core classes — math, English, history and science — are confined to the ‘R’ hallway. The students’ lockers will be in the same hall.

“Tardies were a huge issue,” Plant City High School Principal Susan Sullivan said. “They only will come out of (that) hall for three or four of their classes, usually electives and some sciences.”

Besides helping students make it to class on time, keeping all freshmen in one hallway allows teachers to get to know their students better.

Plant City High School has implemented school-wide procedures and grading policies for ninth grade teachers so students are used to a consistent grading scale. In addition, ninth grade teachers will communicate with one another about major upcoming projects so the students’ workload is divided evenly throughout the year.

“I think it will benefit teachers as well as ninth graders,” Sullivan said.

Sullivan said students who finish with a grade point average higher than a 2.0 after the ninth grade year are likely to graduate. Prior to the start of this school year, only 70% of the school’s freshmen were finishing with a 2.0 minimum. And not all students go on to college — only 30% of students went to a four-year college, while others joined the military, entered the workforce or went to a two-year institution.

While helping students earn a diploma in four years is a top priority for the school and the district, the Ninth Grade Academy will help students figure out what they want after they leave 1 Raider Place.

PAVING THE WAY

Every two weeks during the school’s club period, ninth-graders will take part in School Connect, part of the Frameworks program.

School Connect is designed to help students understand their graduation requirements: what classes they need to take to graduate, what courses they should focus on for college admission and what it means to earn school credits.

Beyond that, School Connect will help students determine what they’re passionate about. Students will set goals and revisit them every nine

BECOME A MENTOR To get involved with the school’s Ninth Grade Academy through mentorships or support, contact College and Career Counselor Jamie Stephens: Email: Jamie.Stephens@sdhc.k12.fl.us

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weeks. As they progress throughout their high school career, they will take classes designed around helping them meet their goals.

The program focuses on more than just helping students get into college or helping them join the military.

Plant City High School is offering new programs that allow students to earn certifications to help them when they join the workforce.

FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE

The school hopes to bring in business owners and industry representatives to show students opportunities that exist post-graduation in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World.

“If we’re going to prepare them for life ... we want to make them aware of what their options are,” Sullivan said.

“We’re just trying to set them up for success.”

Plant City High School offers vet assisting and cosmetology programs.

This year, the school also is introducing an electrical program. When students decide what they want to pursue in the future, they can partake in elective courses to earn certifications from sports marketing and business to carpentry and health licensing.

Eventually, the school hopes to add an academy of finance program and a welding program.

By entering the programs as a ninth-grader, students will be able to earn certifications and eventually have apprenticeships in their respective fields by the time they are a senior.

Much of their success, Sullivan said, comes from making students aware of their opportunities.

“A guidance counselor, assistant principal, success coach and Ninth Grade Academy lead teacher all will work specifically with ninth-graders to support and encourage them,” Sullivan said.

Besides offering additional programs, the school wants to align business leaders with students to help them further prepare for their future.

“We really want to prepare them to be able to have a good career, live in this community and be a contributor to it,” Sullivan said. “So many of our upperclassmen have said (ninth grade) is so crucial to setting the right course to graduation. The more successful they are as a ninth-grader ... the more likely it is that I’ll get to hand them that diploma. And that’s pretty cool.”

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Bryan Elementary’s new teachers included Alieth De Bourg, Melissa Ivy and Railynne Welch

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Strawberry Crest High School’s routine featured a giant strawberry, the high school’s mascot and teachers in band uniforms.

Above: Hillsborough County School Board member Melissa Snively and Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Chairman Brian West Right: Area 6 Superintendent Sharon Morris

Robinson Principal Alicia Wilkerson with new teachers Nikki Hyder, Amanda Salerno, Sarah Catalano and Courtney Stoneking

lant City’s new teachers were welcomed to the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World at the annual New Teacher Coffee Friday, Aug. 5, at the Florida Strawberry Festival fairgrounds.

The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce sponsors a breakfast each year for teachers. Elementary, middle and high school faculty put on skits and competed to showcase their school spirit.

Hillsborough County students went back to school Wednesday, Aug. 10.

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undreds packed into the Charlie Grimes Agricultural Center at the Florida Strawberry Festival fairgrounds Saturday, July 30, to support Brandon Farms strawberry grower Joe Gude.

Gude was recently diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, tumors that affect the brain or spine.

The family’s farm had to be shut down for the year. To raise funds for the family, Dennis Carlton Jr., Kevin Pope, Mike Perry and Jimmy Aldridge organized a fundraiser dinner that sold about 1,200 tickets, not including those sold at the door. The family’s church, Free Will Baptist Church, in Tampa, also helped organize the fundraiser.

“It’s amazing,” Joe Gude’s wife,

Lindsey Pope Gude, said. “It’s great. Way more than I expected.

I have calls, texts and emails from people I don’t even know telling us they’re praying for us.”

Despite days of radiation and chemotherapy treatment, Joe Gude was able to make it to the fundraiser.

The father of three addressed the throng of supporters at the event.

“I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart,” Joe Gude said. “Thank you so, so much. I pray the Lord will heal me so I can take care of my babies. I just want to say thank you. Thank you all.”

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he home at 606 Son Keen Road sold July 5, for $615,000.

Built in 1987, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,778 square feet of living area on 19.49 acres.

The price per square foot is $221.38.

Right: The home at 606 Son Keen Road sold for $615,000 and is located on 19.49 acres.

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CATO The home at 1900 Williams Road sold July 15, for $345,000. Built in 1988, it has three bedrooms, two and one half baths and 2,847 square feet of living area on 1.13 acres. The price per square foot is $121.18.

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COUNTRY HILLS The home at 4313 Country Hills Blvd. sold July 29, for $152,900. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,340 square feet of living area on 0.10 acres. The price per square foot is $114.10.

ALEXANDER WOODS The home at 249 Alexander Woods Drive sold July 6, for $115,000. Built in 2015, it has two bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,465 square feet of living area on 0.05 acres. The price per square foot is $78.50.

APPLING WOODS The home at 3515 N. Forbes Road sold July 15, for $335,000. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 3,151 square feet of living area on 2.40 acres. The price per square foot is $106.32.

ANCIENT OAK The home at 3819 Ancient Oak Trail sold July 26, for $340,000. Built in 2002, it has two bedrooms, two and one half baths and 2,387 square feet of living area on 1.02 acres. The price per square foot is $142.44.

BRACEWELL HEIGHTS The home at 1903 N. Maryland Ave. sold July 29, for $248,032. Built in 1980, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,863 square feet of living area on 1.33 acres. The price per square foot is $133.14.

The home at 4504 Country Hills Blvd. sold July 6, for $148,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,255 square feet of living area on 0.12 acres. The price per square foot is $117.93.

The home at 4619 Summerwind Court sold July 25, for $122,500. Built in 1985, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,240 square feet of living area on 0.13 acres. The price per square foot is $98.79.

The home at 4424 Tina Lane sold July 20, for $150,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,450 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $103.45.

Average: $173,635 Median: $157,000

FOUR OAKS FARM The home at 4925 Justin Lane sold July 26, for $339,900 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two and one half baths and 2,984 square feet of living area on 4.99 acres. The price per square foot is $113.91.

FOUR SEASONS The home at 905 Johnson Loop sold July 27, for $145,000. Built in 1986, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,172 square feet of living area on 0.19 acres. The price per square foot is $123.72.

GILCHRIST HEIGHTS The home at 1101 N. Knight St. sold July 20, for $169,000. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,410 square feet of living area on 0.19 acres. The price per square foot is $119.86.

GORDON OAKS The home at 1204 Gordon Oaks Drive sold July 22, for $180,000 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,900 square feet of living area on 0.23 acres. The price per square foot is $94.74.

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HILLSBOROUGH The home at 4415 Cooper Road sold July 29, for $300,000. Built in 1987, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,772 square feet of living area on 6.24 acres. The price per square foot is $169.30.

The home at 15628 W.J. Valley Road sold July 29, for $175,000. Built in 1974, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,748 square feet of living area on 1.06 acres. The price per square foot is $100.11.

ISABEL ESTATES The home at 3515 Bell Farms Drive sold July 15, for $168,000. Built in 1987, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,302 square feet of living area on 2.97 acres. The price per square foot is $129.03.

MAGNOLIA GREEN The home at 3305 Azalea Blossom Drive sold July 5, for $162,000 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,790 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $90.50.

The home at 3318 Azalea Blossom Drive sold July 14, for $166,900. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,790 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $93.24.

The home at 3320 Azalea Blossom Drive sold July 28, for $167,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,583 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $105.50.

The home at 3714 Magnolia Green St. sold July 21, for $214,900. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, two and one half baths and 3,068 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $70.05.

The home at 3213 Magnolia Meadows Drive sold July 8, for $187,990. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,672 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $112.43.

The home at 3218 Magnolia Meadows Drive sold July 8, for $192,990.

Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms,

two baths and 1,751 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $110.22.

The home at 3312 San Moise Place sold July 6, for $185,000. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,607 square feet of living area on 0.27 acres. The price per square foot is $115.12.

MANNING The home at 3621 Smith Ryals Road sold July 8, for $120,000 (short sale).

Built in 1978, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,604 square feet of living area on 1.17 acres. The price per square foot is $46.08.

OAKREST The home at 4002 Thonotosassa Road sold July 20, for $290,000.

Built in 1969, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 2,943 square feet of living area on 0.67 acres. The price per square foot is $98.54.

PAR MEADOWS The home at 3206 Murray Farms Loop sold July 29, for $155,000. Built in 1980, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,286 square feet of living area on 1.02 acres. The price per square foot is $120.53.

PINE DALE ESTATES The home at 709 Fox Gate Court sold July 25, for $200,000 (short sale).

Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,262 square feet of living area on 0.26 acres. The price per square foot is $88.42.

PINE RIDGE The home at 8432 Pine Ridge Manor Court sold July 28, for $147,500 (short sale). Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,774 square feet of living area on 3.40 acres. The price per square foot is $83.15.

REYNOLDS RIDGE The home at 4415 Reynolds Ridge Court sold July 26, for $163,550. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,738 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $94.10.

SUGAR CREEK The home at 3822 Creek Way Court sold July 18, for $116,294 (auction/ REO). Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,464 square feet of living area on 0.21 acres. The price per square foot is $79.44.

SWILLEY ACRES The home at 2004 E. Knights Griffin Road sold July 29, for $142,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,296 square feet of living area on 2.84 acres. The price per square foot is $109.57.

TRAPNELL RIDGE The home at 3702 Trapnell Grove Loop sold July 21, for $159,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,530 square feet of living area on 0.12 acres. The price per square foot is $103.92.

VILMA ACRES The home at 121 S. Wiggins Road sold July 15, for $150,000. Built in 1946, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,112 square feet of living area on 1.31 acres. The price per square foot is $134.89.

WALDEN LAKE The home at 3223 Alcott Ave. sold July 5, for $161,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,805 square feet of living area on 0.25 acres. The price per square foot is $89.20.

The home at 4109 Barret Ave. sold July 28, for $240,000. Built in 1998, it has five bedrooms, two and one half baths and 2,998 square feet of living area on 0.25 acres. The price per square foot is $80.05.

The home at 1728 Brookstone Way sold July 1, for $220,000. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,055 square feet of living area on 0.23 acres. The price per square foot is $107.06.

The home at 2914 Clubhouse Drive sold July 28, for $299,900. Built in 1990, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,652 square feet of living area on 0.36 acres. The price per square foot is $113.08.

The home at 3014 Forest Hammock Drive sold July 8, for $310,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,573 square feet of living area on 0.40 acres. The price per square foot is $120.48.

The home at 4313 Longfellow Drive sold July 21, for $210,000. Built in 1990, it has five bedrooms, three and one half baths and 2,165 square feet of living area on 0.17 acres. The price per square foot is $97.00.

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The home at 3409 Silverstone Court sold July 29, for $221,000. Built in 1995, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,843 square feet of living area on 0.20 acres. The price per square foot is $119.91.

The home at 718 Wiltonway Drive sold July 1, for $132,900. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,521 square feet of living area on 0.05 acres. The price per square foot is $87.38.

WALDEN LAKE FAIRWAY VILLAS The home at 208 Valencia Court N. sold July 1, for $146,000. Built in 1979, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,718 square feet of living area on 0.06 acres. The price per square foot is $84.98.

WHISPERING WOODS The home at 2817 Holly Bluff Court sold July 31, for $186,000. Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,558 square feet of living area on 0.17 acres. The price per square foot is $119.38.

WALDEN RESERVE The home at 3406 Regner Drive sold July 26, for $293,000. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, three and one half baths and 2,659 square feet of living area on 0.19 acres. The price per square foot is $110.19.

The home at 2709 Walden Woods Drive sold July 25, for $180,000. Built in 2009, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,790 square feet of living area on 0.16 acres. The price per square foot is $100.56.

WALDEN POINTE The home at 2021 Via Napoli St. sold July 13, for $232,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,089 square feet of living area on 0.24 acres. The price per square foot is $111.06.

The home at 1801 Via Palermo St. sold July 22, for $250,690. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,390 square feet of living area on 0.24 acres. The price per square foot is $104.89.

The home at 2627 Walden Woods Drive sold July 22, for $236,990. Built in 2011, it has four bedrooms, two and one half baths and 2,736 square feet of living area on 0.21 acres. The price per square foot is $86.62.

WILDER OAKS The home at 911 N. Wilder Road sold July 1, for $235,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two and one half baths and 2,218 square feet of living area on 0.51 acres. The price per square foot is $105.95.

The home at 1905 Via Palermo St. sold July 18, for $264,336. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, two and one half baths and 3,043 square feet of living area on 0.24 acres. The price per square foot is $86.87.

WILDERS POND The home at 2917 Lampp Road sold July 13, for $360,000. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, two and one half baths and 2,582 square feet of living area on 1.41 acres. The price per square foot is $139.43.

WALDEN WOODS The home at 807 Ashentree Drive sold July 5, for $152,000. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,615 square feet of living area on 0.02 acres. The price per square foot is $94.12.

WINDMILL POINTE The home at 4209 Holland Grove Way sold July 8, for $275,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,467 square feet of living area on 1.03 acres. The price per square foot is $111.47.

The home at 1928 Greenwood Valley Drive sold July 22, for $139,900. Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,632 square feet of living area on 0.02 acres. The price per square foot is $85.72.

The home at 4302 Holland Grove Way sold July 18, for $255,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,787 square feet of living area on 1.01 acres. The price per square foot is $91.50.

The home at 716 Wiltonway Drive sold July 1, for $135,991. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,521 square feet of living area on 0.05 acres. The price per square foot is $89.41.

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Road to recovery:

Downtown merchant in need Gallbladder issues almost killed State Theatre Antiques owner Ken Canty. A GoFundMe has been set up for expenses.

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Ken Canty is a master salesman.

At State Theatre Antiques, his Plant City shop on West J. Arden Mays Boulevard, Canty is known to spitball over prices of Americana antiques: from early-1900s candy displays to lightup jukeboxes and framed movie posters.

“What he does is so cool,” Mia Roach, store manager, said. “It’s not like anything in Plant City. For people who love and appreciate antiques, this is like the cream of the crop.”

On Sunday, Aug. 7, Roach opened the shop without Canty for the store’s most loyal customers to browse. For the foreseeable future, Roach will be running the show. One month ago, Canty had a gallbladder attack.

He began throwing up so violently that he ripped open the area of his esophagus that connects to the stomach. He had to have an emergency, four-hour surgery the following day.

Though he’s recently been moved from critical to stable condition, Canty has a long — and expensive — road to recovery.

Roach, Canty’s girlfriend, Carol Norton, and friend, Jim Reed, have set up a GoFundMe for him.

AN UPHILL BATTLE

It started with a gallbladder issue.

A doctor’s visit showed that Canty’s gallbladder was too infected to move forward with surgery. He was given antibiotics to clear it up and was scheduled for a one-month checkup.

Though he felt better on the antibiotics, his gallbladder attack in early July created more problems. The ripped esophagus needed immediate attention.

“Only 49% of the population lives from something like that,” Roach said. “He had food and stomach acids coming out.”

Though he made it through the

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surgery, Canty had other problems.

Scar tissue had grown around his already-infected gallbladder, and he’s still facing intestinal infections.

His kidneys had almost completely shut down because of the overload on his system, and he had to be put on dialysis. Unsure if he was going to pull through, a chaplain was brought in to prepare for the worst.

But Canty made it to his first stage of recovery.

“He’s only been awake for a few days,” Roach said Aug. 7. “He was in a sedative state and on a ventilator.”

A cap has been placed in Canty’s throat, helping him breathe on his own without assistance from an oxygen tank. Friends and family members must wear gowns and gloves when they visit.

“Even when he was out of it, we were just encouraging him that he had to fight,” Roach said. “On some level, I know he heard us.”

Now awake, Canty’s medical bills are piling up.

“He’s got a long road ahead of him for sure,” Roach said. “How much does being in the ICU for three and a half weeks cost you? I can’t even imagine.”

Canty’s immediate priority is learning how to walk again. While he originally lost all ability to move, he can now lift his arms and move his legs slightly. He’ll be in the hospital for at least three more weeks and won’t be released until he can walk again. He’ll have to continue his dialysis multiple times per week.

Doctors are currently unable to

determine if the dialysis will be short term or needed for the rest of his life.

Roach, along with Norton, are hoping the community will lift up an individual who has helped breathe life into Plant City’s Historic Downtown.

DRUMMING UP BUSINESS

It was Canty’s mother who taught him the art of antiquing. She used to sell them out of the trunk of her car.

Canty has been collecting for nearly 40 years. The Seffner resident began selling his overflow, eventually turning it into a business in the heart of downtown. Prior to running State Theatre Antiques, he did sales for ADT Securities before retiring.

His sales skills are put to use every time a customer walks into his shop.

“He’s relentless,” Roach said. “He is a master salesperson. He has a soft spot for pretty women. He knows how to do it. He’s got the gift.”

Canty’s business has brought in customers to what was a once-shuttered building in downtown. Once the State Theatre, Canty picked the building for his antique store because of his own theatrical background. He once served as the drummer for Robert Goulet. He’s played for the Florida Orchestra, overseas and on Broadway.

“It was a natural way to bring the two worlds together,” Roach said. “It was a perfect fit for him. He took a building that has sat empty for 20-plus years ... and has put his blood, sweat, tears and almost every penny he has into this building. If Plant City could just honor him in some small way for saving one of (its) most unique buildings, that would be a wonderful way to say thank you.”

For the immediate future, fundraising will be Canty’s main source of income. State Theatre Antiques has closed its doors, with Roach opening for preferred customers.

“He’s got a long road ahead of him,” Roach said. “We’re just trying to get his life to a point where he doesn’t have to worry about it when he comes home.”

Contact Emily Topper at etopper@ plantcityobserver.com.

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Ken Canty is recovering in the hospital after suffering from gallbladder issues and kidney problems. A GoFundMe has been set up for his recovery.

Emily Topper

Ken Canty’s friends, Jim Reed and Mia Roach, and girlfriend, Carol Norton, at State Theatre Antiques. The shop is only open to preferred customers while Canty recovers.

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At the meeting, the two covered a wide range of festival operations and successes. They also spoke about some of the new strategies and methods they learned with HCSO they put in place to keep the over-600,000 people who visit the festival every year safe.

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To further reduce the risk of violence, the festival has rejected a sponsorship offer from a local beer distributor. Accepting such an offer would have increased festival revenue substantially, but family values

and security came first.

Keeping Plant City safe and thanking the policemen, firemen and first responders who work to keep us safe are goals of Plant City’s Noon Rotary in a Community Appreciation Event the club will host from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Randy Larson Softball Four-Plex on Park Road.

The whole community is invited to this free, fun event, especially families. Free food and drinks will be available, and children will be able to enjoy bounce houses and a dunk tank. The Plant City Police Department and Plant City Fire Rescue will offer demonstrations with police dogs and trucks, and HCSO will have a helicopter on display. The first 500 children will receive a free back-toschool bag.

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COMMON HAND AND WRIST DISORDERS TALK 6 to 8 p.m Tuesday, Aug. 16, in the administrative conference room at South Florida Baptist Hospital, 301 N. Alexander St. Part of the Ladies Night Out series, learn about issues such as carpal tunnel, trigger finger, tendonitis and thumb and joint arthritis. The event is free. Call (813) 644-6720.

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PLANT CITY NOON 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 backto-school bag.

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5:15 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the United Food Bank and Services of Plant City, 702 E. Alsobrook St. Enjoy networking, refreshments and raffles, and learn about the United Food Bank. Hosted by the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce.

CHRONIC SINUS ISSUES TALK 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, in the community conference room at South Florida Baptist Hospital, 301 N. Alexander St. An expert will discuss the symptoms and causes of chronic sinusitis, as well as treatment options. A question-and-answer session will follow. The event is free. Call (813) 644-6720.

LIBRARY BOARD MEETING 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, in the Marion “Cookie” Smith Reading and Conference Room at the Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. LIFE DRAWING CLASS 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Art Lounge Gallery, 119 E. Reynolds St. The class is $8. The monthly non-nude figure drawing practice

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PLANT CITY REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill, 106 E. State Road 60. The evening includes speakers Rep. Dan Raulerson and Rep. Todd Jones.

Dinner starts at 7:15 p.m. and costs $10. The cost includes a drink, tax and tip. RSVP to Judy Wise at (863) 370-8389.

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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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“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

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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.

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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.

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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 211971

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JUANITA ACKER

JUANITA ACKER, 86, OF PLANT CITY, DIED TUESDAY, AUG. 2, 2016.

She is survived by her children, Ralph Acker (Veronica), Raymond Lee Acker and Gail Woods (Joe); six grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy Lee Acker; and son, Brian Lee Acker.

A funeral service was held Aug. 6, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Lakeland.

Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.

ADDIE “EDNA” BLOCKER ADDIE “EDNA” BLOCKER, 98, OF DOVER, DIED JULY 27, 2016.

She was born in New Brockton, Alabama.

She is survived by her daughters, Edna Earl Telford, of Plant City, and Margaret DeShong (Owen), of Dover; siblings, Earline Godwin and John Stevens (Beverly); grandchildren, Terry Blocker, Larry Blocker, Dennis Helton, Donnie Helton, Brenda Moss, Kim DeShong and Keith DeShong; eight greatgrandchildren; and five great-greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her children, James and Mattie Blocker.

A celebration of life was held July 29, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City. Committal followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City.

Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

ANNIE MARIE BRIGGS ANNIE MARIE BRIGGS, 93, OF PLANT CITY, DIED JULY 25, 2016.

She was born Nov. 14, 1922, in Presque Isle, Maine, the second of eight children to Jerry and Lily (Sharp) Gallagher. She graduated from Garland High School and loved telling people she was valedictorian, pausing to add with a laugh that there were only five people in her class. She was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church. She was a past worthy matron in the Order of the Eastern Star and a past mother advisor in the Order of the Rainbow for Girls.

Born into a musical family, she had a voice like an angel and used it throughout her life to glorify

God. She was a frequent soloist at church and at many special occasions. She traveled throughout Maine to sing for chapters of the Eastern Star. She loved to sew and crochet. She was famous for her Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, which won several blue ribbons and best of show awards at the Florida Strawberry Festival. She also loved to read, often as much as a book per day. However, if she found a “bad word,” she would throw the book away. In 1964, she married Larry Briggs. They were married until his death in 1993.

She is survived by her daughters, Jeanne Jerfsten (Arne), Deborah Kobritz, of Tampa, and Barbara Kobritz, of Cortland, New York; son, Ret. United States Air Force Master Sgt. John Kobritz, of Plant City; brother, Richard “Dan” Gallagher (Caro), of Roanoke, Virginia; grandson, Evan, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware; special great-niece, Kim Snook, of Merritt Island; “like a son” neighbor, Bob Pietras, of Plant City; best friend, Sylvia Falany, of Plant City; and church family.

The family would like to thank Pastor Rick Phillips, the staff of Carrollwood Care Center and Dr. Adela Oliva for their loving care.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, 51 Children’s Way, Enterprise, Florida 32725; Grace United Methodist Church, 1801 E. Cherry St., Plant City, Florida 33566; or to a charity of choice.

A service will be held at a later date. She will be interred in Maplewood Cemetery on the hill, overlooking her beloved home in Garland.

Online condolences may be made at HillsboroMemorial.com.

ROBERT ODELL BROOKER SR. ROBERT ODELL BROOKER SR., 76, OF PLANT CITY, DIED AUG. 3, 2016.

Born in Tampa, he was the son of Joseph and Lena Dupree Brooker.

He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and the Moose Lodge. He loved to fish and watch pro wrestling and the Florida Gators.

He is survived by his son, Robert Brooker Jr.; siblings, Pat Harrell and Jean Dansby (Danny); and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his

parents; and sister, Carol Rowe.

A funeral service was held Aug. 9, at Haught Funeral Home. Interment followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens.

Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.

MARTHA “JEAN” WILLIAMS BURTZ MARTHA “JEAN” WILLIAMS BURTZ, 87, OF LAKELAND, DIED JULY 25, 2016.

She was born to John and Dora Williams in 1928 and grew up in Plant City. She married Harry Burtz in 1948. They owned Jean and Harry’s Produce in Plant City until retiring. She loved the Lord and loved people and in turn was dearly loved by everyone who met her.

As a child, she made homemade dolls from corn husks and loved to play with paper dolls. She attended strawberry school for farmers’ children, which was in session around the strawberry season.

As an adult, she enjoyed watching “Tarzan the Ape Man” with Johnny Weismuller, Elvis movies, “The Thornbirds” miniseries and “Gone with the Wind.” She loved to cook but loved nothing more than to play cards and games with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the best storyteller and loved to leave everyone with, “It shall be continued.” She always let people know when they visited that, “You made my day.” She will be dearly missed by everyone who was blessed to know and love her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Burtz.

She is survived by her son, Terry Burtz (Sherri); daughters, Debra Anderson (Ralph) and Tammy Price; grandchildren, T.J., Jesse, Andy, Stephenie, Ralph III, Eric, Kayleigh, Hollie and Kymber; 29 great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild.

A funeral service was held July 30, at Mt. Enon Primitive Baptist Church in Plant City. Pastor Howell Jordan officiated. Burial followed at Mt. Enon Cemetery, Plant City.

Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.

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A funeral service was held Aug. 1, at Haught Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.

E. Birch (Larry); son, John R. Fenton (Betsy); five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Joan; and parents.

The family will be having private services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at Cancer.org.

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NANCY J. PURVIS GABRIS, 76, DIED JULY 26, 2016.

She was born in Sebring, Florida, on July 5, 1940, to the late Gene and Ruth Purvis. She retired from the Gulfcoast Center in Ft. Myers. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who was known for her great southern cooking.

She is survived by her husband, Rick Gabris; children, Debbie Priest Schultz (Rodney), Billy Priest Jr. (Wanda) and Ruthie Priest Buchanan (Terry); brothers, Ron Purvis (Carol) and Bob Purvis (Shirley); sisters, Pat Springer (Art), Margie Braddy (Gene) and Linda Martz (William); grandchildren, Donnie, Billy, Wayne, Derrick, Danielle and Daniel; great-grandchildren, Destiny, Julie, Brendan, D.J., Devin, Will, Bryce, Dallas and Brantley; 18 stepgrandchildren; and best friends, Joan and Wayne Baker.

A celebration of life was held July 30, at Shiloh Baptist Church.

PHILLIP R. FENTON PHILLIP R. FENTON, 89, OF PLANT CITY, DIED JULY 29, 2016.

He was born in Springfield, Ohio, on Sept. 30, 1926. He was the son of the late Russell and Ida Fenton.

He is survived by his daughters, Diane S. Roof (Howard) and Carol

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“PAPA” JACK GOING, 89, OF PLANT CITY, DIED JULY 25, 2016.

He was born in Largo. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in World War II. He was a longtime member of the Olin S. Wright Masonic Lodge, in Plant City.

He loved his family and he enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking and karaoke.

He is survived by his children, Peggy Pippin (Larry), of Plant City, Diane Keene, of Plant City, and Debbie Solomon, of Lakeland; siblings, Clenny Taylor, of Homosassa, and Wyndell Cason, of Plant City; 10 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia “Jenny” Going; and sons, Don Going and David Trudell.

A celebration of life was held July 29, at Hopewell Funeral Home.

Interment followed at Oaklawn Cemetery in Plant City.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to LifePath Hospice, c/o Chapters Health, 12470 Telecom Drive, Suite 300 W, Temple Terrace, Florida 33637.

Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.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.

Pate competes in USTA hard court tourney Local tennis player Maggie Pate competed in the USTA Hard Court National Championships during the weekend of Saturday, Aug. 6.

She made it to the second round of the tournament, which is being held in San Diego, California, until Sunday, Aug. 14. Pate was defeated in the second round by Sarah Wilcox, 6-0, 6-2, and in the round of 256 by Josie Frazier, 6-3, 6-1.

Jaden Garrett is ready to overcome a knee injury. Page 22

Area volleyball set to serve High school volleyball season begins Monday, Aug. 22.

What are Plant City-area teams capable of?

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In just a few weeks, area volleyball teams will hit the hardwood and go for district gold.

Plant City and Strawberry Crest are both hoping to catch Durant, winner of three consecutive district championships, by surprise this year and snap the streak. The chase for the crown begins Monday, Aug. 22, and it won’t come easy.

DURANT

No matter what kind of talent head coach Brittany Wade loses each year, the Lady Cougars seem to end up on the top of the leaderboard.

After a slow start last year, losing

three of their first four games, the Lady Cougars found their rhythm and went into the district title game against Crest with a 13-7 record, including a perfect 6-0 district record. The 3-1 win over the Lady Chargers — also Wade’s 100th as a coach — led to the team making it as far as the regional semifinals.

Emma Rustenberghe and Sarah Herman won first-team honors in the Western Conference Federal Division, while then-senior Brittany Bowman was named to the second team. Wade was named Coach of the Year.

Rustenberghe, a senior, and Herman, a junior, will be back. With talent returning and Wade at the helm, SEE VOLLEYBALL PAGE 21

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Plant City and Strawberry Crest are hoping to break Durant’s district title streak.

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Back to school:

What’s worth watching?

Now that high school sports are returning, Sports Editor Justin Kline will be following several intriguing storylines.

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Mark Kummelman and Todd Martin are first-time head coaches.

Mark Kummelman and Todd Martin have been hired to replace longtime Plant City High golf coach Meg Jordan.

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eg Jordan is fresh off of another successful year at Plant City High, which

ended with her receiving a Hillsborough County Coach of the Year award in May. But before she got the trophy, her mind was made up: it was time to move on from the program.

Jordan, who coached the Raiders for 13 years, quietly retired in the offseason

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While I feel for all the kids out there that wish they could have had an extra week of summer vacation, I’m happy to see school starting back up again.

Don’t get me wrong: the summer is great if you really, truly love baseball and softball. But I think I speak for many people when I say I’ve been missing everything else — especially football.

We’re now just one week away from getting back into the swing of things with the preseason.

With that in mind, I’ve been thinking about what I’m most interested to watch over the next nine months or so. Each of our three high schools has at least one or two things I think its fans should keep an eye on, whether in one sport or several.

Here’s what I’m most interested to see in the upcoming fall and winter seasons: GOLF

As noted in this week’s edition of the Plant City Times & Observer, the retirement of Plant City High golf SEE KLINE PAGE 22

and is focusing on her family-owned business, Carpet Diem. After getting four district titles and three regionals wins and sending several girls to state championship tournaments, she decided to leave after coaching Kendall Johnson in the 2015 state tournament.

“It’s been a pleasure and an honor to be around such wonderful young people, and we’re looking forward to watching their continued success,” Jordan says.

Jordan, who coached the boys and girls teams last season, will be replaced by Mark Kummelman and Todd Martin — both parents of current Raiders golfers.

SEE GOLF PAGE 21

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Boys and girls golf season begins Monday, Aug. 22. All matches start at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Aug. 22: vs. Newsome, Walden Lake Golf and Country Club Aug. 25: vs. Bloomingdale, Bloomingdale Golfers Club Aug. 29: vs. Durant, River Hills Country Club Sept. 1: vs. Strawberry Crest, Walden Lake Golf and Country Club Sept. 6: vs. Strawberry Crest and Armwood, Diamond Hill Golf Club (2 p.m.)

Sept. 8: vs. Riverview, Summerfield Crossings Golf Club (2 p.m.)

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His third goal is to, in his words, “make this game fun.” Mark Kummelman says he wants to loosen up the atmosphere within the program to reduce stress and help the girls’ ability to shake off bad shots.

“When we’re practicing, it’s serious,” he says. “When it’s game time, we’re loose. I’ve always told my daughter, ‘Don’t let your last shot dictate your next shot.’”

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A lifelong golf enthusiast, Mark Kummelman has always played for fun. He was not formally trained and did not play for his high school, though he says that was because he didn’t know it was an option at the time. But he picked up the game at age 6 and never put it down.

Mark Kummelman, a first-time coach, is the father of senior Savannah Kummelman.

He’s entering the season with three goals in mind. First among them is to keep the team’s success going.

“I want to win districts and, hopefully, at least finish second at regionals,” Mark Kummelman says.

Second, he hopes to build for the future by marketing the golf team as a way to help girls get to college.

“I want to let girls know how easy it is to get scholarships,” he says.

In part of that pitch, he says shoot-

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ing in the low 80s to high 70s will attract college programs. But that also comes with maintaining a good GPA, and Mark Kummelman says the lowest GPA on his squad (besides that of incoming freshmen) is a 3.5.

Todd Martin is also a first-time golf coach but, like Jordan, he has deep ties to the program.

Although he didn’t pick up the sport until age 12, Todd Martin went on to play four years for the Raiders and then two for Hillsborough Community College as a scholarship athlete. He never left the sport, getting involved in junior golf when his son, sophomore Peyton Martin, did.

Todd Martin is also a familiar face to many of the boys, having crossed

paths in junior golf and on the PCHS team. For this reason, he felt he would be a good fit for the program when approached by athletic director Tim Leeseberg.

“It’s a great bunch of kids,” Todd Martin says.

He’ll take over a boys team that finished third in districts last season, making the cut for regionals, and has every intention of placing first this year. It also features senior Kaelib Carlough, who came one stroke away from making it to the 2015 state championships.

Todd Martin's other goal is to develop the players who don’t have much experience. He’s hoping to get two of the team’s three sophomores and both of its freshmen the playing time they need to grow and get on the “right track.”

In Todd Martin’s opinion, the younger golfers have good potential.

And the older ones, with Carlough leading the way, look to make some

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noise this year. It’s enough to have him feeling optimistic about the Raiders’ district championship chances.

“The time may be right,” he says.

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penciling Durant into the district championship match wouldn’t be far fetched.

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Second-year coach Cathy Martin likes what she’s seeing from her Lady Raiders squad.

Plant City, which finished the 2015 season with a 9-8 record (3-3 district), had one player — libero Jacey Hooker — earn first-team Western Conference honors in the Federal Division. Hooker will lead a squad that, in Martin’s opinion, is deep at every position.

Martin had the girls spend the offseason working out at CrossFit Plant City. She says the training helped the team improve its blocking, hitting and quickness on the court. She expects the team’s serving to be a strong point.

This year, Martin’s goal is to have the team make it out of the first round of districts, where it was knocked out

by Durant last year.

“We’re not always the tallest athletes,” Martin says. “But we play with a lot of determination and intensity.”

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endeavors.

Gina Giunta, who joined Crest’s staff before this school year, replaces Miltner as head coach. Giunta, a reading teacher, has coached volleyball and basketball in Florida and Tennessee, at the middle and high school levels.

In 2015, the Lady Chargers finished with a 15-9 record (5-1 district) and made it to the regional semifinals. It was the team’s second consecutive district championship game appearance, and the girls put up a fight against their crosstown rivals.

The Lady Chargers had a pair of seniors, Terra Brooks and Alex Calescibetta, earn Western Conference National Division honors. Brooks was named to the first team, and Calescibetta was named to the second team.

Replacing them will be a tough task, but Giunta says the team’s balance will be a big asset.

“I think the girls have a strong bond,” Giunta says. “Everyone is even. I’m excited to see who is going to come out of the dust and be an amazing player.”

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Durant, the reigning district champion, will look to win its fourth consecutive title.

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coach Meg Jordan led to the hiring of Mark Kummelman and Todd Martin to take over the boys and girls golf teams. Jordan had a knack for getting the most out of her rosters each year — especially on the girls’ side in recent years — and both squads have talent.

Can the new coaches keep the program’s success going? With the season around the corner, this storyline is one of the earliest I’ll have my eye on. Jordan will be a hard act to follow, but the pieces for success are there.

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Brittany Wade has established herself as the top volleyball coach around. Both Plant City and Crest have been solid over the past few years, often giving the Lady Cougars a run for their money under coaches Morgan Miltner, Cathy Martin and Jessica Thornton. How will the squads look now, especially after losing talented seniors?

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Girls basketball has been solid in the Plant City area for nearly the entire time I’ve been here. Boys basketball, not so much.

I think we’re close to seeing that part change. Although no boys team posted a winning record last season, teams had their moments. Both Plant City and Durant, which have been rebuilding for some time now, seem to be satisfied with coaches

Billy Teeden and Nate Francis. Each program improved upon its win percentage from the 2014-15 season and will look to eclipse the .500 mark this year.

The only exception is Strawberry Crest, which, by all means, had a down year. The Chargers aren’t exactly far removed from their winning ways of the past, so I’m curious to see if they can right the ship and improve upon their four-win 201516 season.

WRESTLING

The number one storyline in the local wrestling scene belongs to Crest. It has one of the best grapplers in the state, Cullen Telfer.

Telfer, who won a state title as a freshman, just missed out on a repeat win last season. The athlete has built quite a reputation for himself in his two years as a Charger and should only get better in his last two. Can he get back to the top of the podium this year? It remains to be seen, but he’s got as good a chance as anybody.

FOOTBALL GUIDE

Last, but not least: there’s a reason I didn’t list anything about football in this column, and that reason is the 2016 Plant City Times & Observer Football Guide.

Guess what? You only have to wait two more weeks for the guide to drop, coinciding with the start of the regular season.

On that note, you’ll notice next week that the Gridiron Report podcast has been completely redone.

Tune in at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18.

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Jaden Garrett Jaden Garrett, Durant’s star defensive back will have to miss his senior season with a recently torn ACL and meniscus. But Garrett, who had a successful surgery on Thursday, Aug. 4, is committed to staying positive and working to keep colleges interested in having him on their rosters next year.

You’re pretty fresh out of surgery. What’s the timeframe for your recovery?

They said in six months, I’ll be feeling like my normal self. But a full recovery will take nine to 12 months.

I’ve seen a few schools stand by you through the injury and keep their commitments. Which schools are you still talking to?

Right now, it’s five schools still talking to me. Georgia Southern, FIU and Buffalo gave me three official scholarships. Ohio and Middle Tennessee are still talking to me.

What are you looking for in a program?

Just a place that makes me feel like I’m at home. All the coaches are well respected and have respect for me.

Coaches that care for my injuries and don’t try to rush me back. I want to feel like the team is one big family.

Any idea what your physical rehab program will look like?

My strength and conditioning coach at Durant has torn his ACL twice.

He said to “get ready for a roller coaster.”

What are you going to do during the season?

The coaches want me on the sidelines, helping the DBs. It’s a young group this year. I don’t think any of them have played on the varsity level, so the coaches want my experience helping out on the sideline.

I’ll be glad to do that.

Were you working with them before surgery?

Before the surgery, I was out there helping them out. I’ve had one DB come by and tell me how it’s going.

I’m close with the DBs. I just tell them to keep up their efforts out there. I’m just trying to help out our DB coach.

What’s the most important thing you’ve told them?

Don’t let the big plays get you. The big plays will happen, but you’ve just got to move on to the next play and come back stronger.

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How do you feel about Durant’s chances this year, even though you won’t be on the field?

I feel like this year could be a lot stronger. We had a strong year last year that ended, kind of, on a bad streak. But I think we could finish stronger than last year and, hopefully, come out with a district championship.

Do you know what you want to major in when you get to college?

I want to major in mass communications. I’d like to be a broadcaster, like on ESPN, analyzing football games.

What’s your favorite class in Durant?

I’m in the journalism class. I feel like that’s getting me ready for what I’m about to major in.

I see your brother, JJ Garrett, covering your games for the Tampa Bay Times every time I’m out there. Did he get you into journalism?

That’s pretty much how I got interested. I saw him on the sidelines on Friday nights, and I read his stories.

It’s pretty cool. I never thought that I would get recruited in this, so I always had a backup plan.

Broadcast journalism is pretty different from what JJ’s doing.

What makes you want to go that route?

I feel like I’m more of a vocal person.

I like to be speaking, rather than writing. I like to be on the scene, on TV. What sport have you not tried before but would if you could?

I’ve been watching the Olympics, and this handball sport is really cool.

This is my first year actually seeing it.

Who’s your favorite athlete of all time?

Sean Taylor.

If you go pro in football one day, what team would you want to play for?

I’m a hometown guy, so I’d like to stay down in Florida and play for the Bucs.

You get that first big paycheck as a pro. What’s the first thing you buy?

I would buy a house for my mom.

She’s just taught me to stay humble.

She raised me as a single parent, so I just have to get her something first for everything she’s done for me.

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1 Broadcast backer 2 Rio de Janeiro resident 3 Three “misters” 4 Toothpaste approvers, for short 5 Groan-inducing jokes 6 Pitchman’s delivery 7 Magna-laude connection 8 Bedouin or Omani, e.g.

9 Curled-inward hairstyle 10 Frigid-weather jacket 11 Regional populations 12 Thick with greenery 13 Aussie avian that’s grounded 14 Visibly terrified 15 “That’s ___ your head!”

16 Successfully hits the runway 17 Henna and anil, for two 20 Gets a glimpse of 22 Present-day guy?

24 White-hat wearer, once 27 Fishy steering mechanism?

31 Culls 33 Talk casually 35 Ward of classic TV’s “Batman” 37 Confederate soldier, for short 39 Bottom of many scales 42 Miss Piggy’s place?

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FRIDAY, AUG. 12 Rose Goodall captured some backyard trees against the sky.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016

44 Where the Amazon rises 45 Words that end an engagement 46 Two “Mrs.” 47 Verified 49 Tool that punches 50 String quartet member 52 Domingo or Carreras, e.g.

53 Sullied or soiled 55 Tablet producer 56 Kind of stock 57 Like a recitation 58 Each and every one 59 Cheap whiskeys 60 Belief in God through reason 61 Right-hand person 63 It’s valuable to anyone 64 Costa ___, Calif.

65 ___-soft cheese 68 Spelling alt.

71 Energy value unit of food 74 Decorative jug 75 Alias preceder 78 “Harper Valley ___” (1968 classic hit) 81 Surname ascribed to an unknown 84 Home that’s off the earth?

85 Patient sounds?

86 Ear-busting 88 Stay-at-home guy

90 Thing to hit running 91 Magnetic induction unit 92 Its blood runs cold 93 Bit of information 94 Arranged in sequence 95 Done up in pigtails, e.g.

97 Virtuous 98 Flier with one stripe 99 Lowe or Reiner 101 Watts of Hollywood 102 Formed into a circle 103 Yours, to Shakespeare 106 Blind parts 108 Son of Zeus 109 Sack add-on 110 Recipe direction 112 Joint for a beggar?

115 Palindromic wife of a famous musician 116 About half of all babies 118 Investment vehicle

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I LOVE PLANT CITY

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PLANT CITY TIMES & OBSERVER

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PlantCityObserver.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016

~ Margaret R., a patient of South Florida Baptist Hospital

The Care You Need, When You Need It. After having knee replacement surgery, Margaret is back to all the activities she enjoys. When it comes to her health care needs, she takes comfort in knowing that everything is available right in vPlant City. A member of the community since 1953, South Florida Baptist Hospital was built on quality, compassionate care. You’ll find a highly skilled and experienced team that works to make patients and visitors as comfortable as possible during their hospital experience. When you’re treated at South Florida Baptist Hospital, you’ll feel at home, close to home — all your health care needs are covered, without ever leaving Plant City.

Choose South Florida Baptist Hospital.

Learn more: SouthFloridaBaptistCare.org

Our Specialties: n ER: Efficient medical treatment for minor or major emergencies and illnesses n Surgery: Large operating rooms, high-tech equipment and spacious recovery rooms create a pleasant environment for patients n Heart: State-of-the-art heart and vascular center offering cardiac diagnostic services and procedures

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