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Plant City Commons Community Garden has been selected as one of 22 sites for University of Florida’s CHARGE Volunteer Day. Students will be coming to the garden at 2001 E. Cherry St. on Saturday, Aug. 20, to prune plants, build garden beds, weed, spread mulch, paint and more.

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in Plant City with its first Community Appreciation Fun Day Saturday, Aug. 13. Check out more photos on PAGE 11.

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There was no shortage of bounce houses and other things for kids to play on.

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Meet the 2016 Salute to Ag Winners The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce recognizes agriculture honorees every year.

EMILY TOPPER

Bill Morrow, Supporter of Youth in Agriculture

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The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce honored those who have made a positive, lasting impact in the agriculture community both in and beyond Hillsborough County through the annual Salute to Agriculture Contact Breakfast award ceremony, Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Hillsborough Community College.

The breakfast was sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida. This year’s selection included five winners: Agriculturalist of the Year Anthony and Debbie Gill; Ag Educator of the Year Melissa Sampson; Supporter of Youth in Agriculture Bill Morrow;

Melissa Sampson, Ag Educator of the Year

Photos by Emily Topper

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Anthony and Debbie Gill earned the Agriculturalist of the Year Award for 2016.

Ronnie Young accepted the award on behalf of BBI Produce Inc. for Agri-Business of the Year.

The Photo Archives and History Center is offering a selection of children’s books in its book store. Fourteen titles are now available, ranging in price from $8 to $10. The books offer some historic or educational themes, as well as the complete selection of Word Wizard’s popular grammar series.

“We wanted to offer something for younger readers,” Executive Director Gil Gott said.

“People enjoy our local history books and often ask us if we have anything for students.”

The Plant City Photo Archives and History Center is a nonprofit history organization dedicated to the preservation of the history and heritage of the greater Plant City community.

It is located at 106 S. Evers St. in downtown Plant City and is open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For additional information call the office at (813) 754-1578 or email info@ plantcityphotoarchives.org.

Update: Visions Golf plans to resubmit development plans There has been no new rezoning filed since the Thursday, July 14, Planning Board meeting, but Visions Golf is planning to resubmit within the next few days.

EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER

It’s been just over one month since the City of Plant City’s Planning Board opted not to make a decision on the proposed rezoning of the closed Hills golf course holes in the Walden Lake

community.

After the Planning Board meeting, Thursday, July 14, where the decision was made, Visions Golf LLC, the company that owns the two 18-hole golf courses in Walden Lake, said it would resubmit new applications for rezoning. That time is now drawing

near.

Steve Mercer, the owner of Visions Golf, said Wednesday, Aug. 17, Visions is preparing to resubmit the application. The final details of the application have not been released.

“Visions Golf is currently making final adjustments to the amended application and expects to resubmit within the next few days,” Mercer said.

Visions Golf’s most recent application for rezoning from the City of Plant City included development of

up to 146 single-family units, up to 216 multi-family dwelling units and a proposed park along Timberlane Drive.

After discussion at the July 14 Planning Board meeting, Visions agreed modifications to the proposal could be made. In one area, originally proposed for 60 multi-family units, Visions suggested a limitation of 45 units. Additionally, Visions proposed 70 single-family units instead of the original planned 156 units.

Visions also suggested 146 single-

family units, originally proposed for a new road that would connect Griffin Boulevard to Clubhouse Drive, would be exclusively one story instead of two story.

When Visions Golf submits a new application, the proposal will have to go through multiple reviewing agencies and get the approval of the City of Plant City’s planning staff before going to the Planning Board.

Despite still opposing the proposed rezoning, the WLCA remains in open SEE GOLF PAGE 4

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“I am proud to recognize Judi Whitson as the 2016 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. Her dedication to agricultural education and engaging Florida’s youth is an immeasurable asset to our industry.”

WEEK OF AUGUST 19, 2016

— Florida Commissioner Adam H. Putnam, on the selection of Judi Whitson as the 2016 Woman of the Year in Agriculture

Saved While certain buildings were being demolished this week, one building was being saved.

The Plant City Cornerstone Center in Historic Downtown Plant City had sat vacant for 22 years. New Hope Worship Center bought the building and plans to renovate it. According to Facebook, Plant City residents were happy to see its resurrection.

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A portion of the old Red Rose Inn & Suites was torn down Wednesday, Aug. 10, to make way for green space at the future drug and alcohol rehabilitation center the motel is being converted to.

Wetherington Tractor Service performed the demolition, starting at 7 a.m. The building was about 150 feet long. The foundation of the building was aging.

The City Commission unanimously approved the rezoning of the eastern half of the 270-room inn in November 2015 for the motel to be used as an 80-room rehabilitation center, operated by Florida Rehabilitation and Recovery Services.

The traditional-sized rooms in the eastern half of the facility will be rooms for clients. The larger suites will be offices for nurses and physicians, as well as group therapy rooms.

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Utility Poles The City of Plant City will hold its first Board of Adjustment meeting of 2016 at 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 23, at City Hall, 302 W. Reynolds St. During the meeting, the city will discuss utility pole placements along Franklin Street and Park Road. Florida Network Transport LLC, a communication company, wants to place poles along these right of ways. The city has hired an attorney to argue for denial of the placements.

The city has denied Florida Transport LLC previously because of their proposed height in relation to existing structures. It is appealing, as the roads are also overseen by the Florida Department of Transportation and Hillsborough County.

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SOUTHLAND FROZEN FOODS A partial demolition of the old Southland Frozen Foods building in Historic Downtown Plant City was done Tuesday, Aug. 9.

The City of Plant City Building Department said the demolition was a partial demolition of the older portion of the cold storage building at 402 E. Ohio St. on the back and side with the tin roof.

Southland Frozen Foods was one of the ten largest frozen producers in

the nation, according to information from the Plant City Photo Archives and History Center. It was run by D. Herman Kennedy, who lived in Plant City. He rose to president and CEO, with a corporate office in New York City, but he continued to live in Plant City and commute by train to New York City, where he had a suite in a downtown hotel. He always returned to Plant City.

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By taking journalism as an elective during sixth grade, students at Tomlin Middle School will be able to help with the yearbook during seventh and eighth grade.

EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER

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illsborough County is back in school, and sixth-graders at Tomlin Middle School have kicked off the year with a new elective: journalism.

The class is part of the students’ elective wheel, in which they take one of four classes every five days for nine weeks to determine what they will choose as their elective for the rest of the school year. Journalism was introduced this year alongside the pre-existing music, art and physical education classes.

Yearbook teacher Donelle Lewis Casselman is heading up the class.

She was approached about starting a journalism class last year by Tomlin Principal Traci Durrance and Assistant Principal Megan Braglin. “(They) asked me if it was something I’d be interested in doing,” Casselman said. “They had a part in making it happen. I said, ‘Absolutely.’”

The class serves as a way to help students improve their writing skills while preparing them for the yearbook class available to seventh- and eighth-graders.

Before the end of the second nine weeks, every student in sixth grade will have had a preview of the journalism class.

“Some may start in PE or art or music,” Casselman said. “They will have a taste of each elective, and then in the middle of the year they can pick what they want for the rest of the year.”

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In the beginning of the year, students in the journalism class will focus on life skills lessons, with emphases in career research, career interests and decision making.

To help students further learn about journalism and career opportunities within the field, the staff of the Plant City Times & Observer will teach the class one lesson weekly.

Once students choose the journalism class, they will focus on writing assignments and learning journalism basics. Casselman hopes the school will be able to take students on mediarelated field trips during the school year to news stations and newspaper offices.

“They’ll do personal profile stories,” Casselman said. “We’ll also teach them to interview. We would tell students to interview for the yearbook last year, and they didn’t really know about open-ended questions or how to create a story. But we really worked on it, and they evolved and grew.”

While Casselman hopes the class will encourage students to work on the yearbook in future years, she’s optimistic students will find at least one thing they like out of the class.

“Journalism is so broad,” she said.

“A student may not be great at talking, but would love to be behind the camera. It fits for a lot of their personalities, which is what I like about it.”

The school is hoping to retain 45 students for the journalism program out of about 200 sixth-graders. The number is enough to fill both journalism classes.

“We’re hoping to keep it for years to come,” Casselman said. “During open house ... parents were thrilled that (students) would be able to experience journalism and each elective.”

In their seventh and eighth grade years, students who choose to work on the yearbook are responsible for everything from content and order forms to advertising and distribution.

“They love it,” Casselman said. “I’m excited about having the opportunity to groom them for next year. That’s the most exciting. I’m thrilled.”

Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.

Photos by Emily Topper

Students took turns interviewing each other.

CAREERS What jobs are out there for graduates with a journalism degree? As Tomlin students will learn this year, there’s more than one avenue: n Journalist/reporter n TV anchor/broadcaster n Newspaper writer n Magazine writer n Radio host n Photographer n Blogger n Social media manager n Editor n Copy editor n Columnist n Videographer n Sports writer Donelle Lewis Casselman is teaching the journalism class this year.

AROUND TOMLIN STUDENTS JOINED STAFF WRITER EMILY TOPPER IN INTERVIEWING CLASSMATES.

CAMRYNNE BROOME, 11 Why did you want to take the journalism class at Tomlin?

I want to know how you guys (reporters) write.

FROM THE OBSERVER WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR JOURNALISM TO BE TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS?

AMBER JURGENSEN MANAGING EDITOR

Journalism allows students to become more acquainted with the world. It is not just writing but the art of communication through compassion, skepticism and critical thinking. It builds confidence.

It expands perspectives. It teaches one to be fearless.

What are you most excited to write about this year?

Good things that people do.

AMYIAH WILLIAMS, 11 Why did you want to take the journalism class at Tomlin?

I want to take photos ... because they look pretty.

What are you most excited about, besides taking photos?

Learning new words.

JUSTIN KLINE SPORTS EDITOR

I believe journalism should be taught in schools because not enough people know how to find accurate news instead of false information.

ANTHONY PALESTRINI, 11 Why did you want to take the journalism class at Tomlin?

Well, we’re going to have the opportunity to write about what we want to write about. I thought it would be fun. I want to write for the yearbook.

MATTHEW VANCE, 11 What are you looking forward to doing in journalism class this year?

Photography and interviews, because I like seeing people’s reactions.

EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER

One of the great things about journalism, community journalism especially, is that it teaches compassion.

It’s a way to walk in someone else’s shoes with a pen or a camera. As reporters, we’re lucky because we get to experience people and places that we may have never met or gone to otherwise. It gives us perspective, it opens our worlds and it has the power to bring people together.

Teaching journalism in schools cultivates the next generation of storytellers, the people who have the power to make a difference.

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The Walden Lake Golf and Country Club is currently closed because of a workers’ compensation issue.

FROM GOLF PAGE 1

discussions with Visions Golf and Professional Golf Global Group, the company that is managing the country club operations.

“There’s been movement,” WLCA President Dan Orrico said. “But we haven’t gotten to the point where the board is comfortable taking what is being offered to the community.”

If and when negotiations between the groups reach an agreement, Orrico said the community will have a final say in the decision.

“The board is not against golf, or having a successful business (in the community),” Orrico said. “What we don’t want to see is houses running through the heart of Walden Lake.”

Based on what Visions offers in the future, Orrico said the board may change their stance of direct opposition.

“I would say we would move to position where we were not in direct opposition to it,” Orrico said. “We’re not saying we’re not willing to compromise either. We continue to negotiate with Visions and with the Professional Golf Global Group. Ideally, we’d want to come up with something that minimizes impact for everybody.

That’s kind of the goal.”

Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.

COUNTRY CLUB CLOSED The Walden Lake Golf and Country Club has been closed since last week because of a workers’ compensation issue. A sign posted on the club’s upstairs office window stated the club was expected to reopen Tuesday, Aug. 16.

The club was still closed as of press deadline Wednesday, Aug. 17, with no date yet scheduled for reopening.

The sign read: “The Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers’ Compensation issued a Stop-Work Order for the employer listed above on 8/12/2016.”

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and Agri-Business of the Year BBI Produce Inc. AGRICULTURALIST OF THE YEAR: ANTHONY AND DEBBIE GILL

After meeting in 1982, Anthony and Debbie Gill later married and settled on 200 acres of land in Fort Lonesome. Today, the Lonesome G Ranch is a cattle operation that covers over 26,000 acres of land in Florida.

In 2004, the Gill family lost their son, Justin. To continue to spread his love of cattle and agriculture, the family created the Justin Gill Memorial Scholarship at the Florida Strawberry Festival and the Justin Gill Beef Breed Show at the Hillsborough County Fair.

Besides operating the ranch, the Gill family has created The Southern Peach Company, a U-Pick for locallygrown peaches. The family decided to open the peach company after a desire to revitalize land formerly used for blueberries left behind by Anthony Gill’s father, Doc Gill.

“It just took off like fire,” Debbie Gill said. “Lots of families started coming out and getting out for the day and then coming back.”

The family will soon be expanding the peach operation into 20 additional acres.

“It’s our whole family,” Debbie Gill said. “It’s all of us, from me and Anthony to our kids and their kids.

Everybody has a job. I think people appreciate it.”

The Gills were also co-founders of the Florida Agritourism Association, an organization dedicated to helping residents utilize and understand Florida’s agriculture. The family worked alongside Rep. Jake Raburn to sign a bill into the Florida House and were invited to see Gov. Rick Scott sign the final bill.

“Many people don’t know what agriculture really is,” Debbie Gill said.

“They just have to be educated about it.”

The Gills were honored to receive the Agriculturalist of the Year award.

“We were just humbled and blessed that we were selected,” Debbie Gill said. “We were honored that others in the community thought that much of us that they would pick us. It’s a family effort. We’re daylight to dark.

It’s just such an honor, a great honor.”

AG EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR: MELISSA SAMPSON

Melissa Sampson has just started her

fifth year teaching at Simmons Career Center. A former Future Farmers of America member from seventh to 12th grade, Sampson describes FFA as her “sport” during her middle and high school years.

Now, the Durant High School graduate is passing on that love to students of her own.

Through a focus on raising livestock, Sampson has brought Simmons FFA students to competitions at the Hillsborough County Fair and the Florida Strawberry Festival. Participating in those events with her students have been some of her favorite moments as a teacher. To date, her FFA students have earned Grand Champion awards for both sheep and swine.

“I want them to keep making a name for themselves and to start doing more with cattle,” Sampson said. “For me, it gives the kids something to identify with and some responsibility. They can see the bigger picture in life.”

Sampson’s work with students has earned her recognition. She was recently honored with the 2016 Supervisor Award from the Hillsborough County Technical Center and Adult Association and has previously been named the Simmons Career Center Teacher of the Year.

She was surprised and honored to be named the Ag Educator of the Year for 2016.

“I was humbled,” Sampson said. “I just feel like I do what I’m supposed to be doing. I love my job. I love my kids.”

SUPPORTER OF YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE: BILL MORROW

Bill Morrow has been supporting youth in agriculture for over 25 years.

The CEO and president of Morrow Steel started off supporting his own family members who were involved in agriculture project through 4-H and FFA. Eventually, he began aiding as many kids as he could who asked for his support.

“I supported them with add-ons, and that led to helping as many kids as possible who sent me letters,” Morrow said.

He frequently purchases pigs and steers from local agriculture fairs. His Christian faith encourages him to give back as much as he can.

“We do it from our hearts. We give to kids we don’t even know,” Morrow said. “Our faith drives us to give back and be involved in the community.

Faith drives the train.”

For Morrow, the priceless looks of appreciation on students’ faces are what makes his support worthwhile.

“The proudest moment for me is when they come and thank you for helping them,” he said. “They’re genuine, appreciative and grateful.

You hear it, but you can see it.”

Morrow is a member and serves as deacon at First Baptist Church Plant City. He is a trustee for the Tampa Iron Worker’s Pension and Annuity Fund, a national trustee for Ironworkers International Labor and Management Board, a trustee and board member for South Florida Baptist Hospital and a board member for Sunshine Bank and BayCare.

He was honored to be named the Supporter of Youth in Agriculture for 2016 but said he doesn’t do it for the recognition.

“It’s very humbling,” Morrow said.

“It’s an honor and a privilege, and we’re blessed we can do this. We don’t do what we do for recognition — we’re doing it for the kids.”

AGRI-BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: BBI PRODUCE INC.

In 1990, Marvin and Linda Brown teamed up with Ronnie and Pam Young to form BBI Produce Inc. Nine years prior, the couples had embarked on their first partnership: operating a strawberry plant nursery and farming cherry tomatoes. The pairs hit it off well, and a partnership — along with the “Berry Boss” brand — was born.

The Dover-based company uses innovations in packing and shipping strawberries to meet customer demands. The strawberries are grown on the company’s 700 acres, along with cantaloupes, watermelons, blueberries and other vegetables.

The company sees food safety and cultivation as two of the biggest issues facing agriculture today. At BBI Produce Inc., the company has incorporated a food safety manual development program that enforces standard operating procedures.

“I would assume the biggest issue now is the need for our food to be produced in this country, instead of being imported in,” Ronnie Young said.

BBI Produce is a member of the Florida Strawberry Growers Association and a supporter of 4-H and FFA programs.

“We were just excited,” Ronnie Young said about accepting the award as the 2016 Agri-Business of the Year.

“We felt a sense of accomplishment in the community.”

Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX? 1310 block of Sandalwood Drive.

Found property: Officer met with complainant, who stated she had found a white box in her driveway that morning. The box contained a silver necklace, which was placed into PCPD evidence for safekeeping.

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NOT MINE 300 block of South Frontage Road.

Found property: Officer responded to a hotel regarding a trespassing call. A search of the room the suspects produced syringes, a spoon and paraphernalia in a dresser.

Neither suspect claimed ownership of the property, and they were not seen using the paraphernalia, so the items were taken into PCPD custody for destruction.

dent, declined to pursue charges and signed a waiver of prosecution.

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BASKETBALL AND BATTERY 1510 block of Plantation Grove Court.

Aggravated battery: Officer met with complainant, who stated three unknown, masked suspects approached him while he was playing basketball, and one had struck him on the head with a gun before pointing the weapon at him. The suspects did not request money or other items and left. Complainant gave no other details of the inci-

CAUGHT ON CAMERA 1400 block of South Collins Street.

Petit theft: Officer met with complainant, who stated his bicycle had been stolen while he was inside a grocery store. Security camera footage showed the suspect walking into the store behind the complainant, walking back outside and leaving on the bicycle, which was valued at $100. Shortly afterward, the officer located the suspect and

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BACK TO SCHOOL 500 block of North Woodrow Wilson Street.

Burglary: Officer responded to a school on a reported alarm. An investigation determined unknown suspect(s) had broken into the school and attempted to enter the school resource officer’s office.

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BAD FOR BUSINESS 2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway.

Retail theft/possession of drugs/ paraphernalia: Officers responded to a store in reference to a man held in its loss prevention office. The subject was arrested and charged with petit theft, trafficking in meth and possession of marijuana.

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IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED 500 block of North Woodrow Wilson Street.

Burglary: Officers responded to a school following a warning from the alarm system. Two juveniles were caught and arrested for burglary. bicycle near East Laura and South Lake streets and recovered the bike.

FORGETTING SOMETHING? 1200 block of Townsgate Court.

Lost wallet: Officer met with complainant, who stated she had lost her wallet after leaving it on the trunk of her car while pumping gas and driving off. She was unable to locate the wallet, which contained her driver’s license, EBT card, club cards and $5.

SURPRISE 3220 block of Alcott Avenue.

Information report: Officer met with complainant, who stated he had received a credit card in the mail. Complainant had not applied for the card.

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NO MORE SITTING ON THE PORCH 1200 block of West Risk Street.

Petit theft: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) had stolen a patio set, containing a table and four chairs, from a front patio sometime overnight. The set was valued at $100.

Complainant signed a waiver of prosecution.

HAD THE MUNCHIES 2700 block of Thonotosassa Road.

Found property: Officer met with complainant, who had found drugs in one of the bathrooms of the restaurant. Complainant was an employee. The officer found 3.2 grams of marijuana and impounded it for destruction.

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This summer, Tomlin Middle School student and FFA President Emma Poole recited the Future Farmers of America creed at a statewide contest in front of 4,000 people.

It was Emma’s second time taking the stage. As a seventh-grader, she recited the creed and took second place in the state — a major honor, as the contest was originally geared toward high school students.

This year, Emma bested herself. She took first place in the competition and will go on to participate in the Creed Competition at the 2016 National FFA Convention and Expo in October. The convention is being held in Indianapolis.

Winning the Creed Contest at the state level is one of two ways a middle school FFA student can go on to compete at the national level. The other opportunity is through AgriScience.

“They just started allowing middle schools to compete in the Creed Contests five or six years ago,” Jason Steward, Emma’s FFA advisor at Tomlin, said. “(Emma) was the first middleschooler to win Creed for our area.”

“I’m the only person from the whole state who gets to do the creed (at nationals),” Emma said.

Though the national convention isn’t until mid-October, Emma is preparing for the next phase of the competition.

A LOVE FOR AGRICULTURE

Emma is a freshman at Durant High School, where she plans to continue to be involved in FFA. She’s been a member of the organization since starting at Tomlin as a sixth-grader.

“My dad was in FFA at Tomlin and Plant City High School,” Emma said.

“My poppa was in FFA back when Turkey Creek was a high school. I’ve had farms in my family ... I grew up seeing agriculture and how it benefits us.”

Since she first joined FFA three years ago, Emma has tried everything.

She started off doing vegetable judging and has dabbled in forestry, dairy

selection, livestock and poultry judging and parliamentary procedure.

“I want to do them all,” Emma said.

But reciting the creed and answering agriculture-related questions has been one of her favorite experiences.

“I can really relate to some of the things that the creed says,” Emma said. “I like what it says about everyone benefitting from agriculture.”

Emma has been practicing the creed and agricultural questions with Steward since she went to the state convention the first time. She’s grateful for the extra year she had to practice.

“I’m so excited,” Emma said. “I’ve been excited about it for two years now. I’m so glad I didn’t win last year, because I’ve gained so much maturity and experience.”

Though she’s finished her days at Tomlin, Emma is still getting training and practice from Steward.

“I promised her two years ago that if she wanted to do creed, I would go to nationals with her,” Steward said.

Emma said Steward’s encouragement was a big part of what helped her earn the state title. Emma practiced the creed with Steward around three times per week and had a total of about 150 practices.

“I am generally positive, but sometimes lose vision,” Emma said. “He encourages me. He’s just always been there for me to push me on, no matter how hard it was. I’m glad I got to have him as an advisor.”

Former National Creed Contest winner and Florida Strawberry Festival Media Representative Lauren McNair also coached Emma.

“She’s very supportive and kind and a great coach,” Emma’s mother, Gwen Poole, said.

Regardless of how things go at nationals, Emma has big plans for the rest of her FFA career. She was recently elected to serve the Hillsborough County FFA as a chaplain and hopes to one day become a national officer.

“I would love to do that,” Emma said. “They’re amazing people. I want to be like them someday.”

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Emma Poole has a backpack full of FFA material, including practice questions.

She’s studying to prepare for the national competition in October.

SUPPORT EMMA AT NATIONALS Nationals will be held in Indianapolis from Wednesday, Oct. 19, to Saturday, Oct. 22. The cost is about $750 per student for airfare and hotel. The family is open to sponsorships. Anyone interested in sponsoring Emma Poole can contact her mother, Gwen Poole.

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The McDonald House was originally a 10-room house built in 1903. Today it has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a parlor, homeschool room and 3,500 square feet of living area on 5 acres of land.

The house at 301 Old Hopewell Road, originally built in 1903, is listed for sale at $449,000.

C

had Jones and his wife, Paola, have only lived in their home at 301 Old Hopewell Road for three years, but their connection to the building spans a century.

In the mid-1800s, Chad Jones’ ancestors, the McDonald family moved to Hopewell

from Alabama, becoming one of the first families to settle in the area. McDonald patriarch John Robert McDonald was the original family settler. His grandson, citrus grower J.R. Jr., would later build the 10-room home on Old Hopewell Road with his wife, Texas, in 1903.

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J.R. Jr. and Texas were active at Hopewell Baptist Church, where they both taught Sunday school classes.

“My family has been in Plant City for several generations,” Chad Jones said. “J.R. was a pallbearer for my great-grandfather, Matthew Jones.”

Though the Jones’ share a personal connection with the historic home, the family has decided to downsize.

The home was placed on the market three months ago and is currently listed at $449,000 with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The house is being sold by James Adair, of RealNet of Tampa Bay. “It’s a fantastic house,” Adair said.

“It’s been a wonderful project in learning history.”

LIVING HISTORY

In the book “Pioneers of the Hopewell Community,” J.R. Jr.’s great-niece, Winnie Holloway Frierson, recalls her childhood spent in the two-story home. A winding banister off of the

front entrance intrigued her, despite never being allowed near it. She wrote: “Look at that staircase! Oh, how I wanted to see what Aunt Texas kept in those upstairs rooms! But she always caught me as I would slip away and start to sneak up. To my dismay, I never got past the first landing. I really wanted to slide down that big banister.”

Though Frierson wasn’t allowed upstairs, she was allowed in J.R. Jr’s room. His bedroom was located in the left wing on the first floor of the house, complete with a fireplace that stayed burning during the winter months.

The fireplace in J.R. Jr.’s room is still intact, as well as the home’s original wood banister.

J.R. Jr.’s children, Annie LaDelle, Nell May, Chester Walter and Katherine Marzee, had upstairs bedrooms.

The children’s rooms have been converted. Two bedrooms were converted into a Jack-and-Jill style with a door between them. One bedroom was converted into a hallway that

Photo by Bell Real Estate Photo

The Jones’ renovated the master suite bathroom two months ago.

leads to the master suite.

The Jones’ have painted the exterior of the building. The kitchen was renovated in the 1990s, and the master bathroom was renovated two months ago. Two former porches have been closed in to form a breakfast nook and a makeshift homeschool room.

But the history of the home is alive and well. In the parlor off of the front entryway, one of the home’s original doors remains intact. A plaque detailing the home as part of the National Register of Historic Places hangs on the front porch. Toward the back of the house, what is thought to be an original sink used by the help is still functioning in the laundry room.

The home is located on 5 acres of land, with a 150-year-old oak tree located in the backyard. The home features a two-car carport, a tool shed once used for smoking meat and a burn pit. The home features the original banister, as well as original flooring and glass windows.

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The Jack-and-Jill rooms share a bathroom.

Individual sinks have been installed in the master bathroom.

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From Top to bottom, Left to Right: n The house still has the original banister. n A former porch has been enclosed to become a breakfast nook. n “It’s been a wonderful project in learning history,” James Adair, realtor, said. n The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. n A parlor is located off the front porch of the house. n The front room once had a baby grand piano that, as folklore has it, was donated to Hopewell Baptist Church. n An oak tree that’s over 150 years old is in the backyard. n Photo Courtesy Plant City Photo Archives and History Center: Pictured are Texas Holloway McDonald, La Dell McDonald, Texas Howell McDonald, Walter McDonald, Nell M. McDonald, Chester McDonald and John Robert “Bob” McDonald Jr., in 1902.

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Weeds can destroy native plants and habitats.

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The Hillsborough County Invasive Species Task Force sponsors six days each year that draw around 40 volunteers, who work with city and county equipment operators to remove and dispose of nonnative plants in designated areas. For more information, email Rene Brown at brownre@ hillsboroughcounty.org To get more information and identify invasive plants, check TBEP. org/pdfs/ Invasive_ Plants.pdf

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My sister, Candi Surber, lives in one of those golf communities where the maintenance crews mow and primp everyone’s yard and common areas.

“Is that a weed?” She asks while we’re walking in her neighborhood.

“No, that’s a Spanish needle. It’s a native plant that’s edible, and the pollinators adore the flowers,” I said, sounding a bit defensive.

“Oh,” she said.

She was trying to sound chipper, but I knew what she meant: I’m not eating any weeds.

She’s my big sister, which should explain everything. Her house and yard are spotless and manicured.

My yard is 15 acres in the middle of nowhere. Anywhere further than 10 minutes from the nearest grocery store is “nowhere” to her.

Even her dog smells good. Mine smells like she’s been chasing varmints all day and swimming in the pond — which she has.

We wandered along the dirt path amid the butterflies and bumblebees.

I spied a skunk vine trying to gain a foothold along the path. “That’s a weed,” I shouted. I ripped it from the ground and flung it on the trash pile.

So, what is a weed?

I accuse my sister of calling a plant a weed if she doesn’t know the name, but according to the Merriam-Webster, it’s “a plant that is not valued where it is growing … and one that tends to overgrow or choke out more desirable plants.”

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Most varieties of lantana and Mexican petunia are invasive but are still sold at nurseries. Many invasive plants were deliberately introduced into Florida as long ago as 100 years as an “ornamental” or cultivar that escaped cultivation. Without natural controls of insects and diseases these plants had in their native habitat, they grew rampant, blocking out sun and nutrients for native plants.

Camphor trees were listed in a mid-1900s forestry guide as “native friendly” and appropriate for streetscaping.

Birds, wind and time spread the seeds and the exotic plants crowd native plants and create monocultures, changing the landscape.

Hydrilla, an invasive aquatic plant native to Asia, have choked our waterways and were recently discovered to harbor a blue-green algae on the underside of their leaves

that is deadly to birds. Coots eat the hydrilla, and eagles eat the dying coots and end up dying themselves.

Not all exotic plants become invasive, but it is impossible to determine in advance which will become the rogue plants.

Our municipalities don’t have the resources of manpower and herbicides required to combat them. If we remove them at the wrong time of year, they drop thousands of seeds only to re-sprout, carpeting the ground with offspring.

But as consumers, we can help. By knowing which plants are native, we can buy plants known not to invade.

As for my sister, Candi, she called yesterday and said she planted milkweed in her “garden” for the monarchs. Maybe we can all learn something from each other.

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STRAWBERRY CLASSIC CAR SHOW 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in Historic Downtown Plant City, 102 N. Palmer St. Enjoy the car show, prizes, vendors and more.

USF CHARGE DAY OF SERVICE AT PLANT CITY COMMONS COMMUNITY GARDEN 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Plant City Commons Community Garden, 2001 E. Cherry St. PlantCityCommunityGarden.com.

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CITY COMMISSION MEETING 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at City Hall, 302 W. Reynolds St.

TUESDAY, AUG. 23

YMCA STRONG LEADER AWARD DINNER 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road. Celebrate South Florida Baptist Hospital President Karen Kerr, as she accepts the Strong Leader Award.

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EGGS N’ ISSUES BREAKFAST 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road. The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce will host Rep. Dan Raulerson and Rep. Jake Raburn. RSVP by Monday, Aug. 22,

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USF PEACE INTO THE STREETS VOLUNTEER DAY OF SERVICE AT PLANT CITY COMMONS COMMUNITY GARDEN 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Plant City Commons Community Garden, 2001 E. Cherry St. PlantCityCommunityGarden.com.

SOUTHSIDE BOOT GIVEAWAY 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill, 106 E. State Road 60. Celebrate Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse’s three-year anniversary party. Southside is giving away a pair of boots.

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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.

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.

LIFE DRAWING CLASS 6:30 p.m. third Thursday of the month at the Art Lounge Gallery, 119 E. Reynolds St. The class is $8. It is a monthly non-nude figure drawing practice session. A model is provided. Bring your own materials.

MOTION COMMOTION 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. Move to the rhythm, dance to the beat. Shake and shimmy, tap those feet. Family time is motion time with this 30-minute program that incorporates music, literacy,

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NIGHT OWLS STORY TIME 6:30 p.m. 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.

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REBECA CARDENAS REBECA CARDENAS, 85, OF DOVER, DIED AUG. 9, 2016, AT HER HOME. Born in Padillo Tamps, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Guadalupe Castillo Gonzalez. She was a member of Iglesia Bautista Ebenezer, in Lakeland, and loved to cook. She was lovingly called “the best in the world” and the “best mother-in-law.”

She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurilio Cardenas.

She is survived by her children, Javier Cardenas, Marisela Cardenas (Jose), Alma Gonzalez (Lorenzo), Joel Cardenas (Pauly), Jorge Cardenas, Abriel Cardenas (Maricela), Nelda Rodriguez (Emilio), Delma Rodriguez (Ezequiel) and Daniel Cardenas (Veronica); seven siblings; 29 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held Aug. 12, at Haught Funeral Home. Interment was held at Shiloh Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.

PATRICIA ANN FRANCIS PATRICIA ANN FRANCIS, 61, OF PLANT CITY, DIED AUG. 14, 2016.

She was born, June 22, 1955, to Bill and Barbara Payne, in Orlando.

She is survived by her husband, Bill; children, Kari, Julie, and Matthew; grandchildren, Garrett, Daniel, Reece, Natalee, Isaac and Abigail; sister, Debbie; and her bunny, Elsa.

She is preceded in death by her father and mother; and son, William Michael.

A celebration of life will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at Faith Lighthouse Church, 3409 Paul Buchman Highway, Plant City.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Lighthouse Church, Pat Francis Memorial Fund.

ROBERT MALOY ROBERT MALOY, 83, OF WESLEY CHAPEL, DIED AUG. 9, 2016.

He was born in Plant City.

A memorial service was held Aug. 19, at Mt. Enon Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.

ELLEN “WINNIE” NELSON ELLEN “WINNIE” NELSON, 90, DIED AUG. 2, 2016, IN PLANT CITY. She was a charter member of St. John’s United Methodist Church, in Tampa. She worked as a nurse at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital for over 20 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmund Nelson.

She is survived by her sons, Rodney Nelson (Gail) and Byron Nelson (Marsha); grandchildren, Darcy Nelson, Leslie Nelson, Iris Luckey, Holly Nelson and Travis Nelson; and great-grandchildren, Ian, Dakota, Kailee, Madison, Sterling, Heidi and Zack.

A funeral service was held Aug. 9, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home and Event Center. Burial followed at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, in Tampa.

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JULIE KAYE HOWELL ROBINSON JULIE KAYE HOWELL ROBINSON, 71, DIED AUG. 1, 2016, AFTER A THREE-YEAR BATTLE WITH PANCREATIC CANCER. Shee was born to William Lawrence Howell and Doris Tomberlin Howell on Feb. 18, 1945, in Jacksonville. She grew up in Fort Lauderdale and Plant City. She graduated from Plant City High School in 1963.

She met her husband, Gary A. Robinson, at Florida State University. They were married in August 1964. They raised three children in Delray Beach. For most of the ensuing two decades, she balanced homemaking and work.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education at Florida State University and Florida Atlantic University. She taught in Palm Beach County from 1984 to 1989.

Prior to teaching, she was the children’s librarian at the Delray Beach Public Library. Reading and books were her passions throughout life.

In 1994, she earned her graduate degree in library science from the University of South Florida. She spent the final years of her career at the Plant City’s Bruton Memorial Library.

She had a smile and sweet spirit that blessed all those who knew her.

She was a beautiful daughter, sister,

mother and grandmother whose life reflected the selflessness and kindness of her Savior. She loved life, her children, grandchildren and God. She is survived by her daughter, Diana Petersen (Keld); sons, David Robinson (Sonia) and Stephen Robinson (Marjorie); brothers, Lawrence Howell (Sarah), of Lakeland, and Stephen Howell (Kathy), of Plant City; and grandchildren, Austin, Kendall, Abigail, Cole, Mark and Alice.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Gary Arthur Robinson.

A celebration of life was held Aug. 5, at GracePoint Church. Committal followed at Springhead Cemetery, in Lakeland.

Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

NANCY SCOTT NANCY SCOTT, 92, OF PLANT CITY, DIED JULY 27, 2016.

She was an active member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She loved to travel and enjoyed the beach.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Gene Scott; children, Sandra Bath (Bill) and Gayle Eiland (David); five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marie Rowe; and granddaughter, Emily.

A funeral service was held July 30, at Shiloh Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.

DENZIL DAVID STUMP DENZIL DAVID STUMP, 83, OF PLANT CIT, DIED SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2016.

He was the son of Lewis and Era Hathaway Stump. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Korea. He retired from Crystals International, in Plant City.

He is survived by his wife, Mattie Alice Stump; daughters, Shera Rose (Drew), Diana Balinger and Linda Nichols; stepsons, Charles Easters (Alicia) and Melvin Easters (Margaret); grandchildren, Nicole Nichols, Morgan Weaver, Allen Nichols, Tyler Ballinger, Steven Easters, Chuck Easters and Tom Bean; and many great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, David “Bo” Stump; four brothers; and two sisters.

A funeral service was held Aug. 2, at Haught Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.

ROBERT THRELKELD JR. ROBERT THRELKELD JR., 74, OF LEDBETTER, DIED JULY 19, 2016, AT LOURDES HOSPITAL IN PADUCAH, KENTUCKY. Before moving to Ledbetter, he lived in Gadsden, Alabama, as well as Miami, Orlando and Lakeland.

He was known to those in western Kentucky as “Bobby” and to most everyone else as “Bob.” He earned a bachelor’s degree from University of South Florida and a master’s in religious education from Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary.

A veteran of the United States Air Force, he was called into the ministry in his late 20’s. He enjoyed a service as a minister of education for three churches in Alabama and Florida. He was known to many as “Cookie” on mission trips.

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gia; and grandchildren, Katie Beth, Joshua and Abi Threlkeld.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Jo Craft Threlkeld; and parents, Robert Foster Threlkeld and Louise Bone Threlkeld.

A funeral service was held July 22, at Milner and Orr Funeral Home in Paducah, Kentucky. Rev. Terry Mitcheson officiated. Burial later followed at Memorial Park Cemetery in Plant City.

If desired, contributions may be made in his memory to Lourdes Foundation, 1530 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, Kentucky 42003.

CLARA J. ALRED MCDANIEL WALLER CLARA J. ALRED MCDANIEL WALLER, 66, OF PLANT CITY, DIED JULY 31, 2016.

She was born and raised in Plant City and was a graduate of Turkey Creek High School. She loved playing cards, doing crafts and playing the piano and the flute.

She is survived by her daughter, Shelly Plough; mother, Omega Kistner; sisters, Patricia Bryant, Mary Roland (Dow), Paula Belcher (David) and June Smith (Danny); grandchildren, Maegan Thompson, Austin Plough, Kaylie Wallace (Josh) and USAF Devin Arden; and great-grandchildren, Larry Wayne Thompson, Jayce Wallace and Mila Wallace.

She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Lee McDaniel Jr; and brother, George Carroll Alred.

A celebration of life was held Saturday, Aug. 13, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home and Event Center.

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Antioch Little League’s fall ball registration has begun, and families have until September to register.

The cost to register is $60 per child, and parents must bring the child’s birth certificate and three items to show proof of residence.

Driver’s licenses, voters’ registration cards, utility bills and similar items will be accepted.

The Antioch Little League season runs from September through the first week of November, with practices on weeknights and games on Saturdays.

For more information, contact Joel Barfield, at (813) 365-4923, or Katie Bailey, at (813) 267-4610.

Fundraiser corn hole tourney Antioch Little League is hosting a corn hole tournament Saturday, Aug. 27, to help raise funds for the upcoming season.

The tournament, which begins at 7 p.m., will be held at the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, 812 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Seffner.

Teams may sign up for $20, beginning at 6 p.m.

There will also be raffles, a 50-50 and more prizes to win.

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THE FOOTBALL “INJURY BUG” IS REAL

Many athletes get injured before playing a down.

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Durant has been hard at work in the offseason.

The Cougars open things up with a preseason test against former district rival Brandon at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 19.

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layers from all three area football teams can’t wait to lace up their cleats and play under the lights for the first time in nine months. But Durant may have more

fun than any other team with its preseason matchup, which will draw a familiar foe.

The Cougars are set to host the Brandon Eagles, with whom the home team isn’t far removed from battling for district gold.

“It’s going to be a great matchup,” Durant head coach Mike Gottman says. “Two good football teams. I’m excited about it.”

Gottman enjoys coaching against Brandon because the Eagles, like his Cougars, don’t shy from physical play.

Brandon posted a 9-3 (4-1 district) record last season, which could have given it the district championship if it didn’t have to coexist with Armwood.

Like the Cougars, the Eagles used a run-heavy offense in 2015, which saw six different running backs score

touchdowns.

Unlike the Cougars, though, Brandon did not have solid quarterback play. None of the three quarterbacks the team used threw more touchdowns than interceptions, nor did they complete more than 50% of their pass attempts.

The defense had four players record more than 80 total tackles and two who posted over 120. Of that duo, outside linebacker Dakota Trice, who led the team with 130 total tackles (72 solo, 58 assisted), will be back for his senior season.

Leading running back Jordan Chavers, who finished 2015 with 616 yards and nine touchdowns, will be back

for his senior season. But the team lost leading wideouts Ryan Sass and B.J. Cole, as well as quarterback Isaiah Alexander.

The team lists sophomore Barry Wyche and junior Harry Kanu as quarterbacks for this year, but neither took a snap at the varsity level last season.

Still, Gottman and the Cougars are not taking the team lightly.

“Every year is a new year,” he says.

“I do know that they graduated quite a few guys, so it’s hard to really get out there and see what they’re trying to do, see what their emphasis is. They’ll be good — they’re always good.”

The last time the two schools played — also in the preseason — was 2015, when the Cougars went to Brandon and took a 17-13 loss.

“I think we had four or five turnovers, so we’d like to clean that up a little bit and stay away from negative plays,” Gottman says. “I think we fumbled twice, going in. But it was a good warm-up game for us.”

This year, Durant will have the SEE GAME PAGE 17

STICKING THE LANDING USA Gymnastics director and South Florida Baptist Hospital President Karen Kerr will accept the 14th annual YMCA Strong Leader Award Tuesday, Aug. 23.

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I know, I know — injuries are a part of all sports, especially football.

But that doesn’t mean I can’t get bummed out when I hear about them frequently.

The high school preseason begins (and ends) Friday, Aug. 19, and there are already two major injuries that will affect some area teams over the season. Durant’s Jaden Garrett and Plant City’s Antoine Thompson have had their high school careers end before their senior seasons could start, thanks to torn ACLs. Both were hurt while attending camps and are now on the road to recovery. These are, in my opinion, two of the top three football players in the Plant City area.

I found out about Thompson’s injury last week, when I saw him while taking pictures of Plant City High students’ first day back to school. He was sitting at a table, and his crutches were out of sight. After chatting for a minute or two, he got up from a table and picked up the crutches. It didn’t me take too long to connect the dots.

Although missing a year — especially senior year — is a drag, these SEE KLINE PAGE 17

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The YMCA has been a part of Karen Kerr’s life for nearly as long as she can remember.

The current president of South Florida Baptist Hospital probably never imagined as a youth that, one day, the Y would give back to her. On Tuesday, Aug. 23, Karen Kerr will be honored with the Plant City Family YMCA’s 14th Strong Leader award.

“I certainly was very humbled when I was asked earlier if I would be the Strong Leader … the names of people who have been Strong Leaders before me, to be put in that group, it’s quite an honor,” Karen Kerr says.

GETTING STARTED

Growing up in Jamestown, New York, Karen Kerr was a part of her local YMCA and YWCA organizations.

She became a Florida resident at age 19 and, after completing college, she got back into the Y when her daughter, Ashley Kerr, begin taking gymnastics lessons there.

That was in the 1990s, before the Plant City Family YMCA disaffiliated with the Lakeland branch and joined

the Tampa Metropolitan family.

Karen Kerr was present for the switch and the construction of the current Plant City Y building. She was encouraged to get involved with the board of directors. She served as board chair for several three-year terms. She also led the community fundraising campaign twice before leaving the board to pursue other ventures.

Karen Kerr credits the Plant City Y not only for getting her daughter’s gymnastics career started but also for getting her more involved with the sport.

“The club that Ashley was involved with before she went to college was over in Orlando, and it was a fundraising effort for their booster club,” Karen Kerr says. “They started a gymnastics competition. Once we got over there as a family … I got involved in the tournament and, as the years went on, I got more involved. It got to the point where I was basically running the meets, coordinating the meets.”

She directs USA Gymnastics events in Orlando each year, which have hosted as many as 4,000 athletes in the past.

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Karen Kerr was named South Florida Baptist Hospital’s President in 2014.

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guys got lucky. Both have college offers on deck and may get some offers based on the film they have.

They’ll be back to 100% by the time they join a college roster. These are good kids, and I’m sure the time they spend on the sidelines helping coaches and teammates will help them learn more about the game.

Our local teams are now having to game plan in ways they were hoping not to. I doubt anybody’s going to go super hard in their preseason games for that reason, as no one wants to tear their knee in a meaningless exhibition game, of all things.

I can’t blame them, as tempting as it would be to go out there for the first time back in full pads and uniform and try to put on a show.

So, athletes, do yourself and your team a favor and do your best to stay on the “active” list this year.

Stay hydrated. Stretch properly. Get your footwork right. Don’t lead with the crown. Wear a cup. Whatever you have to do, do it. Good luck out there.

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Karen Kerr’s work in the YMCA helped her win the award but, since she is no longer involved with the Y on the same level, her work wasn’t the only thing the Y took into consideration.

She is a member of the Plant City Economic Development Corp. Executive Committee, the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, the South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation and the Daybreak Rotary Club.

She is a past member of the Tampa Bay Organization of Nurse Executives.

“Kerr’s contributions to the Plant City community echo the Y's commitment to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility,” the Plant City Family YMCA stated in a release.

“I think it’s not just the Y, I think it’s the community in general,” Karen Kerr says. “The strong support of this community for not only the YMCA, but the hospital — it’s important for me to be involved in the community, and it’s not hard to do because I love Plant City.”

Last year’s Strong Leader George Banning is involved in many things, including Rotary, the United Food Bank of Plant City and the YMCA.

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RON’S ROCK

home field advantage. It also has the advantage of returning many key players. Quarterback Carlton Potter, who transitioned smoothly from JV to varsity in 2015, is back. Wideout Brandon Myers and his brother, running back Cameron Myers, are back.

Tight end Steven Witchoskey, a solid blocker and pass catcher, is back. Mike linebacker Jake Ross, who led the stop unit with 92 tackles, is back.

Durant does suffer a blow with the loss of leading defensive back Jaden Garrett, so the staff is hoping this game will help it determine who will fill that void this season. Tonight, Tristan Hodge will start in Garrett’s place.

“Let’s focus, let’s get ready to play and let’s be successful Friday night,” Gottman says.

Something new at Durant’s football field isn’t technically new.

Cougar fans will notice the big rock near the field house. It’s more than just a big rock somebody dropped there overnight: it’s a memorial to founding principal Ron Frost. Head coach Mike Gottman opted to move it this season so it would be more visible than it was near the softball area.

“It was kind of tucked away back there,” Gottman says. “When the softball team built that, it kind of lost the spotlight. I wanted the Ron Frost memorial where everyone could see it.”

Gottman wants the team to adopt Clemson University’s pre-game tradition of running down the tunnel and touching Howard’s Rock before taking the field. Of course, Durant’s version will look a little different, but the Tigers were the direct inspiration for the idea.

Gottman is also hoping to get in touch with surviving members of Frost’s family so the team can host a

Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.

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The Ron Frost memorial rock has been moved to a spot near the field house.

dedication ceremony during the Friday, Sept. 9, home game against Newsome.

“It’s just something fans can see, and we can do it more justice by touching the rock and showing respect and tribute to Ron Frost, who opened up the school,” he says.

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Plant City senior Noah Booz is eager to get back into the cross-country groove. Head coach Drew Martucci is expecting Booz to show how much he’s improved in his short time with the team and play a big role throughout the season.

What are you capable of doing this season?

My first race, maybe a 17 flat. Honestly, I’m hoping to make it to states this year. Maybe top 10.

What’s your strongest attribute?

Staying motivated to keep at it and never give up.

What’s been your favorite moment as a Raider?

Starting off, for not that long, and being able to progress so much. I’ve only done cross-country twice, these past two years. I got into it because of track. A couple of friends asked me to come out for track, so I came out for track. Coach (Martucci) realized I was a long-distance runner, so I pretty much decided from then on that I would do cross-country. I’m actually doing both now.

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What are some of the challenges of running cross-country people might not know about?

Cross-country is a lot more about mentality. You have to keep your mindset straight that, when you go out there, you have to push through.

In track, it’s nice and quick. It’s all speed. But with cross-country, if you don’t put in the work before the season starts, you’re not going to go anywhere.

You mentioned you weren’t really into sports, growing up.

What got you into it a couple of years ago?

My friends just though it would be a good idea, and my parents thought it would be a good idea. I would play outside with my friends, but I never got into an official sport until track.

It just started from there.

So when you got into track and realized it was going well, did you feel like you found something that had been missing? Or was it not really like that?

Yeah, for instance, the reason I’m a Christian now is because of being on the team. The experience itself, making new friends, they led me to God, and he’s lighted my whole way … all the friends I’ve made have honestly changed my life.

What do you want to major in in college?

If I can get a scholarship for running, I plan to go and get my business degree. If not, I want to be a fire medic.

A young runner asks you for advice. What do you say?

Stay in it and run every day.

What’s your daily routine?

Over the summer, it starts off as a simple three to four miles. As you start to learn, you start bumping it up to six to eight miles a day. On Saturdays, you hit 10 miles. If you’re feeling good that day, at the end of 200 meters, you just take off with a sprint.

What do you do to prepare for a meet?

I like to put myself in the position that there are a lot of people counting on me and that, without this opportunity, without the people that support me, I wouldn’t be where I am now.

Who’s your biggest support system?

Coach Martucci and my parents and my teammates.

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My dad. He ran track and crosscountry. Every time I tell him my time, he’s like, ‘Oh yeah, Noah, I did this and this,’ and I’m like, ‘I can beat that.’

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26 Windy City landing site 27 One of the three Bs of composing fame 29 Strove 31 Is a vicious dog 32 Mushy food 34 “Sesame Street” regular 35 Moroccan hub 38 Tune from way back 40 Baby food name 44 Genesis casualty 45 Some scantily clothed wigglers 50 Peron’s wife 51 Indian dish made with stewed legumes 52 Like the best wine and cheese 53 Diversify, as a diet 54 Where kips are currency 55 It may be positively charged 56 Conducting, as sales 60 Sondra of “The Gauntlet” 61 Fields of oranges 63 One spelling for an Indian dress 64 Wedding party worker 65 Places camels drink 66 Sorted laundry accumulations 67 Trig function 69Action movie highlight 71 Crossbeam 72 Plants bearing spiny, edible, nutlike fruits 75 Peter Pan’s friend 76 Imitation diamonds 78 Clean a ship deck 79 Little six-footers 80 “___ and the Real Girl” 81 Showing great interest 82 Possessing the requisite skills 83 A Stooge 84 The state of lacking sensation 88 First man on the moon’s first name 89 Burst in suddenly 91 Winter weather condition, sometimes 92 Yuletide tune 93 Like expensive carpeting 96 Ashes repository 97 One-masted sailboat 100 Believe in advance 104 Six-pack abs?

108 Games before finals 109 Remove entrails 112 Bean full of protein 113 Catty, as a remark 114 Soldier in gray 115 Novelist Christie 116 Ripped to shreds 117 Bags with handles 118 One of a married couple 119 Domineered (with “around”) 120 Deer fellow?

2. Q N L W H K U Y H 3. E Y J Q M H U R W D U Y H 4. K Q M G J Y E 5. Q H A U F P D Q H E Q H D

This ruler revitalized their nation, turning it into one of the greatest powers of the time:

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2016 6.62 in.

2015 23.36 in.

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OKRA Do you have a photo that speaks to the personality of Plant City? Submit it to Managing Editor Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@ plantcityobserver.com.

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1 Itty-bitty pencil 2 Strongly advise 3 Racing legend Earnhart 4 Illegal pitch 5 Carved footwear 6 One reason for slowing down 7 Some succulents 8 Herbie with a flute 9 Cherry’s center 10 Olympic torch lighter Midori 11 Indian restaurant bread 12 Escape detection 13 Certain cable-company worker 14 Low-budget cinema 15 One with nothing original to utter 16 Culture medium gelatin 17 “... for a ___ pittance” 18 Parrot’s repast 25 Brown-toned photo 28 Battleship score 30 More than upset 32 Tissue thickness 33 Dipstick word 35 Talk medium 36 Hate 37 Accountant, slangily 38 American automaker no more

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39 Is jealous of 41 Drifter near the ocean 42 Arouse, as feelings 43 British demolitionist 45 Place to practice plies 46 “My word!”

47 Periscope part 48 Prop for the Little Tramp 49 Dyne-per-centimeter measure 54 A good dieter?

56 Mouth-watering 57 Korean or Thai, e.g.

58 Have a cow 59 Hammock supports 60 Commits a deadly sin 62 They generate applause 66 Rainbow producers 67 Pitches to one side 68 Margarines 69 Wise guy 70 Domingo or Pavarotti 71 “No ___ traffic” (street sign) 72 Ice-cream holder 73 FDR’s affliction 74 Thing from a witch 76 Didn’t fight?

77 Limo window feature 80 Ease off

82 Metrical feet 84 Some good grades 85 B.B. King’s music 86 Suffix with auction or profit 87 Leonine lair 90 ___-down cake 92 Corn eater’s discard 94 Type of whale 95 Supervise much too closely 97 Chairs, benches, pews, etc.

98 River of forgetfulness 99 Mountain nymph of Greek myth 100 Secretive “Hey, you!”

101 Place where one asks to be hit 102 Give off, as fumes 103 Household rivals, typically (Abbr.)

104 They’re worn under tops 105 Heist objective 106 Vega’s constellation 107 Yin’s complement 110 Subway alternative 111 Part of the psyche

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2016

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

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